- Summer 26 Patch - 3 July 2026
Sorry for delay in this patch! For personal reasons our team has been short of hands recently so this patch has taken longer. What's new - Lumen is now supported - We have moved to 5.6! using new lighting systems to help with performence - All characters now use their own model and lighting equipment - different VHS filter effects for both chapters We are still working on improving the Shadows chapter and appreciate patience on this, we are also adding Vietnamese as a language option. Thank you all!
- January Patch - 16 January 2026
Big Squished! A pretty big bug was found and reported which resulted in the save system not working properly in the new chapter. We have had to make some changes that required some changes to other elements. We have resolved the issue but for the time being we have removed the character mesh as we keep working to update some systems. As a first person game we hope this does not ruin your experience and made saving the game a priority! Thank you for your patience. New updates are coming after initial feedback!
- Shadow 0.1 Update - 24 December 2025
The Shadow update is live! This means the new chapter is now accessible! We really hope you enjoy exploring the 90s found footage style addition to the game. Please remember this is still in early access and we will use feedback to fix and improve the game! If you run into any issues please put it in the discussion and give us time to fix things like we did with the last chapter. We are still working on the translations so we appreciate any patience with this! Thank you to our community, enjoy the holidays and discount!
- Shadow of Nichishima Update coming soon! - 20 November 2025
RETURN TO THE DARKNESS… MAJOR “SHADOW” UPDATE – COMING FOR CHRISTMAS!Step back into the forsaken village of Nichishima… but this time in the 1990s. In this brand-new chapter you’ll play as two eager urban explorers armed with a camcorder, filming their trip to the long-abandoned Ghost of Nichishima district. You'll find Some places should remain undisturbed as this familiar location has a new threat.Entirely new 1990s chapter set in the deserted villagePlay as two urban explorers with immersive voice actingAuthentic found-footage VHS filter (toggle the filter on/off anytime!)A new Yokai threat with their own twisted loreSnap endless instant photos as you explore the eerie villageThe unearthly residents do not like ignorance, safe travels! Wishlist on Steam if you haven’t already — the Shadow update drops for Christmas, and to celebrate we’re putting The Ghost of Nichishima on sale for t…
- August pre Shadow of Nichishima patch - 14 August 2025
Thank you! Firstly we would just like to say thank you for playing, reviewing and helping us make our game better with your feedback. We are always looking to improve the experience for our players and listen to your experiences. What's new! This patch is bigger than usual as we are preparing for our new chapter Shadow of Nichishima which will be a free content update planned for this Halloween. Here is a list of updates in this patch: - Fixed issue with the Onsen door (This will only open once you have escaped the house) - Improved lighting and atmosphere (We listened to feedback saying it was too dark when outside) - New subtle VHS filter effect (Simple press P to toggle it) - Fixed event trigger issues (Some encounters have been fixed and adjusted) - Some additional audio effects have been added - Player interact icon colour changed to improve visibility What's next The next update w…
- New content update in the works! - 14 June 2025
Shadows of NIchishima A new terror awaits in the next chapter of The Ghost of Nichishima! Set in the 90s, play as urban explorers uncovering the abandoned ruins of Nichishima, a village haunted by a disaster. Face a spine chilling new enemy in this found-footage-inspired horror experience. This chapter will be a free update to the game, no DLC required. It will be accessed from the main menu when released. We want to deliver more stories across different times and characters, each with their own slice of the horror genre. Thank you for your support and patience as we work on more content before the main game is released. We have put in the work to bring a more visually realistic and atmospheric look to the game as well as refine the experience based on player feedback.
- 7th May Patch - 8 May 2025
- Lumen is now enabled and is optional in the settings (We do not advise Lumen illuminations due to it increasing the amount of light.) - Max FPS increased! Issue fixed where fps wouldn't go over 60 We are still working on photo mode but these new light and reflection settings will help improve visual quality for when it is released.
- 27/4/25 - 27 April 2025
- Fixed issue where game over cut scene triggered after defeating Yurei - Fixed broke animation where hands would appear on screen Please remember to use TAB to check current quest and keep hints/subtitles turned on for first play through. Be aware the cups are NOT de-spawning, this is not a glitch and is intended, simply proceed with the bedroom task :)
- March 2025 Patch notes - 31 March 2025
Thank you to everyone who has played the game and given feedback, we are listening! This patch expands the prologue, fixes bugs and offers more guidance as we noticed players were struggling with one of the first puzzles. We want more players to finish the experience so here is a run down of what this patch brings. - Updated village level design - Bug fixes - New way to save your game manually using device located in the office (removed most autosaves) - More creepy encounters - Added guidance - Voice lines have been added for Tsuki - Improved and updated localising Things to note that will improve the experience: - Start a new game and delete old saves (when too many saves it can trigger fatal error) - Play in borderless window mode (this seems to remove the stutter as we work on solution) - Update graphics drivers What is on the way: - Performance mode is in the works - Photo mode is…
- 25/02/25 Patch notes - 24 February 2025
- Improved localising for Japanese - Performance improvements - Landscape and level design changes We wanted to get this update out to test performance whilst we work on growing the experience and improving level design. We are planning another larger update before we pause updates to focus on the free DLC chapter. - 日本語のローカライズを改善しました - パフォーマンスを向上させました - 風景とレベルの変更を行いました このアップデートは、パフォーマンスをテストするために公開しました。現在、エクスペリエンスの拡充とレベルデザインの改善に取り組んでいます。無料DLCチャプターの開発に取り掛かる前に、もう1つの大きなアップデートを計画しています。その後はアップデートを一時停止する予定です。
- Explore the past of Nichishima in the upcoming free DLC - 21 February 2025
Thank you! First of all, we’d like to thank everyone who has supported us through Early Access so far and provided valuable feedback. We’re continuing to update the prologue with additional guidance (some optional), enhanced localization, and improved performance. We’ve already added secrets and plan to include more extra content to keep you engaged until our next major update. We have listened We’ve listened to your feedback and rolled out updates quickly, but as the next chapter approaches, we want you to help shape its direction. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re releasing the prequel chapter as free DLC for all Early Access supporters! This chapter is in development and will be released before the main story update, allowing us to deliver more of the main story at once instead of in smaller sections. Welcome to Nichishima Travel to the haunted past of Nichishima, a vi…
- 11/2/25 Patch notes - 11 February 2025
- Achievements have been added! There will be three initially with more added for future Major content updates. - Some bugs fixes, including being damaged after the Yurei already leaving an area. - Some slight performance tweaks have been made, we are trying not to sacrifice graphical quality but are looking into more ways to include more systems for future patches.
- 05/02/25 Patch - 5 February 2025
- More guidance has been added (Please be patient with localising all the new guidance text) - Another ending has been added - Minor bug fixes - Extra photos and camera battery have been added - Additional creepy encounters have been added - Some stuff just wouldn't be fun if we told you what was added. We are working on achievements now and will update any new text for localising.
- Update for 4/2/25 - 4 February 2025
Sorry for the delay we had some trouble with the authenticator app and support but the new patch is here! Explore more Other parts of the village are now included in the main quest to give a taste of what is to come in the main story major updates. This includes the school and Onsen area. Improvments -Some of the key descriptions have been changed to offer more guidance. -Some minor bugs and animations have been fixed. Next We are working on achievement's now for the next patch!
- Patch on the way - 1 February 2025
As some of you know we are currently based in Vietnam, this has had some issues when patching the game as we need to use the authenticator app to update the game. Steam have blocked this connection again despite us telling them it is us using the app. We are currently waiting for support to respond still but will issue the patch as soon as we are able. We are very sorry for the delay and any bugs you may come across, your patience is appreciated. We aim to add another update to the current prologue before we start on major content updates, to give you more content in the meantime. Thank you for your support!
- Early access release! - 15 January 2025
Are you ready to arrive in Nichishima? The time is nearly upon us to release our game, we plan to release for Lunar new year at the end of this month (January 29th 2025). We have listened to feedback from the demo and used it to make a stronger foundation for the game. What will early access contain? Early access will launch with a new prologue chapter where you play as Tsuki, the house keeper of one of the homes in Nichishima. It's her first day on the job and when a storm roles in, it leads to you having to investigate the homes off limits rooms and uncover its secrets. This chapter will allow you to get an idea of the scale of the village as you walk around and will directly lead to the events of the main story. If you purchase the early access you will be able to play new parts of the story and explore new parts of the village over time, until the full release. Our ambition We plan…
- The next chapter - 28 November 2024
First we would like to say that we appreciate those who played the demo and who gave feedback. We are aware there were issues and we fixed problems with multiple patches through Next Fest as fast as we could. We would like to explain the current state of the demo and help bring some clarity as well as address issues. The latest patch is very different from the first and whilst most liked this version it did leave some questions. Why the change? We wanted to try different lighting, give players a body and even worked on introducing a different character to play as for part of the game. Most players preferred the new torch and lighting, graphics and having a full body mesh for the player. This has come with its issues and challenges as some of you may have noticed with the model. There may also be some confusion with why the character change, we wanted to try these new features whilst we…
- Demo Patch incoming! - 15 October 2024
Hi everyone! We have been made aware of an issue in the demo where the tape does not play. We found the issue and patched it straight away, but sadly as we recently moved we updated our authenticator to a new device which has suspended us for 72 hours. We was not aware of this suspension for updating security but we are just awaiting Steam to approve the build so we can release the patch with the fix. We are so sorry for this bug and delay in progressing with that part of the demo. We hope Steam approve it fast so you can finish the demo bug free!
- Yurei the demo launch! - 28 August 2024
This October our demo will be launching for Steam fest on October 14th! The demo Yurei will be a full experience with easter eggs to find and multiple endings. Even though this is just a taste of what is to come in the main game, we want this to feel like a standalone game in itself. Estimated play time is around 30-45 minutes but there will be secrets for those who want to brave the demo for longer. This will take place in just one of the houses in the village to give an idea of what each location can offer in the main game. 今月の10月14日に、私たちのデモがSteamフェスで発表されます！ デモ版の幽霊は、見つけるべきイースターエッグや複数のエンディングを含む、フル体験となります。 これは本編ゲームの予告に過ぎませんが、私たちはこれが独立したゲームのように感じられることを望んでいます。 推定プレイ時間は約30〜45分ですが、デモを長く楽しみたい方のために秘密も用意されています。 これは村の一つの家で行われ、メインゲームで各ロケーションが提供できるもののアイデアを示します。
