- The Thing That Happened - v1.03 Patch Notes - 15 August 2026
Updated the visual appearance of all the 4 maps in several areas. Added new additional English and Hungarian voice acting. Fixed several collision issues across the game. Starting a new game no longer resets your other game settings. Improved and adjusted the crosshair system. Added options to customize the crosshair color and visibility from the settings menu. Increased the maximum mouse sensitivity setting to 200%. Fixed an issue in the satellite dish power mission where the objective marker did not correctly indicate where to return after restoring power. Fixed an issue where view distance settings did not work correctly when using the German or Spanish language. Added Portuguese and French language support. Various minor UI improvements and fixes. Improved and fixed key binding functionality. Fixed an issue where the skill tree did not function correctly in certain languages. Thank…
- The Thing That Happened – v1.02 Patch Notes - 2 August 2026
Fixed key binding management. Improved and fixed flashlight behavior. Flashlight dynamic shadows can now be enabled or disabled. (Settings → Video → Flashlight Dynamic Shadows) Vendors now buy back items for a much lower price. Various UI improvements. Fixed an issue where a random cube could appear in the world after dropping certain items. Fixed an issue where dropped metal objects could sometimes appear at an incorrect size. Every successful Shelter Defense now increases your stash size. This is also displayed in the UI. Adjusted collision in several areas. Fixed missing and incorrect localized text. Added the missing Photo Mode resolutions. Shotgun damage has been doubled across all weapon tiers. Sniper rifle damage has been slightly increased across all weapon tiers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Javítva a gombkiosztás keze…
- 📢 Post 1.0 Roadmap - 30 July 2026
Hello Survivors!First of all, thank you so much for your incredible support since the release of The Thing That Happened. We are only a 3-person development team, and your feedback means everything to us. We read your reports, suggestions, and reviews every single day, and they are helping us shape the future of the game.Today we'd like to share our Post 1.0 Roadmap and give you a look at what's coming next. 🛠️ Phase 1 – Bug Fixes & ImprovementsOur highest priority is continuing to fix bugs, improve stability, optimize performance, and polish the overall gameplay experience.🎧 Phase 2 – Audio, Controller Support & Quality of LifeWe'll expand the game with:More voice lines / CutscenesAdditional sound effectsAmbient music for different areasFull controller supportVarious quality-of-life improvements📜 Phase 3 – New MissionsWe'll continue expanding the world with new quests, new encounter…
- ASUS ROG X The Thing That Happened Collab - 28 July 2026
ROG × The Thing That Happened We are excited to announce our collaboration with the ASUS ROG team! The Thing That Happened is now part of the ROG community experience, offering exclusive opportunities through the ROG Elite Rewards program.Redeem your ROG Elite Points and get the chance to experience our post-apocalyptic survival adventure, exploring the ruined world of Jericho.ROG × The Thing That Happened – The survival journey begins. ROG × The Thing That HappenedÖrömmel jelentjük be együttműködésünket az ASUS ROG csapatával! A The Thing That Happened mostantól része az ROG közösségi élményének, és a játékhoz kapcsolódó exkluzív lehetőségeket is elérhettek az ROG Elite Rewards programon keresztül.Váltsd be ROG Elite pontjaidat, és szerezd meg a játékot, miközben egy posztapokaliptikus kaland részese lehetsz Jericho világában.ROG × The Thing That Happened – A túlélés most kezdődik.
- The Thing That Happened – v1.01 Patch Notes - 25 July 2026
Fixed an issue where some ambient background sounds could occasionally stop playing.Adjusted lighting in certain areas of the Prologue maps.Removed some weapon attachments from the player's weapon in Prologue Map 1.Weapon upgrades are now available at the workbench in Prologue Map 2.Fixed locations in Prologue Map 3 where players could see outside the map through the rocks.Fixed a bug in Prologue Map 3 that caused fewer enemies to spawn than intended.Fixed an issue where dust particles could become excessively large in certain situations.Fixed several sound effects that were not affected by the SFX volume slider.Various UI improvements and fixes.Reduced the number of enemies at the beginning of Jericho and adjusted their spawning behavior.Reduced the search area for trees during the tree-search quest.Fixed an issue where certain quests could become stuck after the player died.Newly acce…
- The Thing That Happened is now available on GeForce NOW! - 24 July 2026
We are excited to announce that The Thing That Happened is now available on GeForce NOW!This means you can now experience our post-apocalyptic open-world adventure through NVIDIA's cloud gaming service, allowing more players to explore the world of Jericho without needing high-end hardware.Whether you are playing on PC, laptop, Mac, or supported devices, you can now jump into the game and uncover the secrets of what happened.Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this journey. We will keep working on improvements, updates, and new content to make the experience even better!See you in Jericho! Örömmel jelentjük be, hogy a The Thing That Happened mostantól elérhető a GeForce NOW felhőalapú játékszolgáltatáson is!Ez azt jelenti, hogy még több játékos fedezheti fel posztapokaliptikus nyílt világunkat a Jericho világában anélkül, hogy erős gamer PC-re lenne szüksége.A ját…
- Upcoming Patch Update - 23 July 2026
Greetings people First of all, we'd like to thank everyone who has been playing the game and sharing feedback since launch.We've been carefully reviewing your reports, and we're aware of the smaller bugs, gameplay issues, and areas that need improvement. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable in helping us identify and prioritize these fixes.The good news is that many of these issues have already been resolved internally and will be included in the next patch. We're also continuing to work on additional improvements, optimizations, and quality-of-life updates to make the overall experience even better.As a two person independent team, we truly appreciate your patience and support. We're fully committed to improving the game and delivering regular updates based on your feedback.Thank you for being part of this journey! -----------------------------------------------------------------…
- 1.0 NOW AVAILABLE! - 20 July 2026
After countless hours of development, testing, fixing bugs, and improving every part of the game, we're excited to finally announce that The Thing That Happened has officially left Early Access!Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout this journey. Your feedback, bug reports, and encouragement helped shape the game into what it is today.Version 1.0 is now available and includes the complete experience with numerous improvements, optimizations, fixes, and new content.We hope you enjoy exploring the world of The Thing That Happened. Thank you for being part of this journey! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rengeteg fejlesztés, tesztelés, hibajavítás és folyamatos munka után örömmel jelentjük be, hogy a The Thing That Happened hivatalosan is kilépett a Korai Hozzáférésből!Szeretnénk megköszönni mindenkine…
- Wait for the Release - 20 July 2026
Update Regarding the 1.0 Release Hello everyone,We wanted to give you a quick update on the release of version 1.0.The update itself is ready, and everything has been prepared for the full release. However, we are currently unable to release the game from Early Access because Steam is still reviewing our updated pricing.At the moment, Steamworks shows the status "New prices pending review", and because of this we cannot publish the new prices or complete the transition from Early Access to version 1.0.We have already contacted Steamworks Support and are waiting for the review to be completed. As soon as the pricing is approved, we will release version 1.0 immediately.We sincerely apologize for the unexpected delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you all for your continued support—we can't wait for you to experience the full release. --------------------------------…
- The Thing That Happened – Version 1.0 Release Date Announcement - 6 July 2026
Greetings people! We are incredibly excited to announce that The Thing That Happened Version 1.0 will officially launch on July 20, 2026!The full release will feature both English and Hungarian voice acting, allowing even more players to experience the story in their preferred language.This project has been a true passion for both of us, and we can't wait to finally share it with everyone. We are genuinely excited—and a little nervous—to see what players think of all the hard work, creativity, and dedication we've poured into the game.Thank you for supporting us throughout this journey. Your feedback and encouragement have meant a lot, and we hope you'll enjoy exploring the world of The Thing That Happened as much as we enjoyed creating it.See you on July 20, 2026! Üdvözlünk mindenkit! Nagy örömmel jelentjük be, hogy a The Thing That Happened 1.0-s verziója hivatalosan 2026. július 20-á…
- RTX 3060 8gb Verified - 1 July 2026
Hi English We're happy to report that the game is now running at 60–70 FPS on an NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM) using FSR Quality with Low/Medium graphics settings. VRAM usage currently ranges between 6.9 GB and 7.3 GB, meaning the game runs comfortably on graphics cards equipped with 8 GB of VRAM.At this stage, optimization is essentially complete, with only minor refinements still planned. Based on our current results, this should be considered the expected minimum hardware requirement.This is a major milestone for two of us, and we're incredibly excited to have reached this point. Hungarian Örömmel jelentjük, hogy a játék jelenlegi állapotában 60–70 FPS sebességgel fut egy NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM) videokártyán FSR Quality beállítás mellett, alacsony/közepes grafikai beállításokkal. A VRAM-használat jelenleg 6,9–7,3 GB között mozog, így a játék 8 GB VRAM-mal rendelkező videokártyákon…
- The Thing That Happened Current v0.91 - 7 April 2026
Thing that happened v0.91 English: -Adjusted the fog -Fixed some Quest textures -Fixed water and food. Now they deplete properly, and regeneration is a meaningful amount. (2 water and 1 food are needed to reach 100%) -Fixed a bug where if you bought a weapon attachment from the vendor and immediately applied it to the weapon, it cost nothing. -Fixed an issue where the player character mesh clipped into the camera while scoping. (It now sets materials to transparent and renders the hands separately, which will remain the same for any other skin for now.) -Fixed helmet position on the head -Fixed door glass textures -Quest reactivation logic has changed (it saves the current time and reactivates after 10 in-game hours) -Daytime lasts 30 minutes and covers 14 hours, nighttime lasts 10 minutes and covers 10 hours. -If a mission or vendor is unavailable, it now gives feedback to come back la…
- Full Hungarian and English voiceover - 3 April 2026
Greetings Stranger! We are excited to announce that the development of our game has entered its final stage and is now 98% complete. Throughout development, we have placed a strong emphasis on delivering an experience that is accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.As part of this commitment, the game will feature full Hungarian and English language support, including not only subtitles but also complete Hungarian and English voice acting. Our goal is to provide an authentic and immersive experience for Hungarian players.In terms of content, players can look forward to a vast number of missions, offering a wide range of challenges and narrative elements. The gameplay is further enhanced by a diverse arsenal of weapons, allowing players to adapt their playstyle and approach each situation in their own way.We have also invested significant effort into world-building. Players will be…
- Major Development Update – The Road to Version 1.0 - 16 February 2026
Greetings people! Over the past nearly two years, The Thing That Happened has never been abandoned! The game is currently in Early Access, and while development is still ongoing, the overall experience is steadily coming together. We have fixed a large number of bugs, and for some time now the project has been developed by a two-person team, so the game is very much alive and continuously improving. Progress is sometimes slower because we are working on the game alongside our regular jobs, but we truly love developing it, and that passion keeps us moving forward.We’re also excited to share that the game will be fantastic in scope, including a planned prologue alongside the main level, adding three additional maps that serve as an introduction to the story. Core systems such as the skill system , save system and the dynamic day-night cycle are now working perfectly. Where there was once…
- Game Saving - 23 April 2024
There was a bug with the save system , now everything you collect, the items, the weapons , the food, ammo etc, its in your inventory.
