- Whispers of the Void Has Reached 4,000 Wishlists! - 6 September 2026
We are happy to share a meaningful milestone: Whispers of the Void has now reached 4,000 wishlists on Steam! 🪐For an indie VR game still in development, this means a lot to our small Ukrainian team. It is an encouraging sign that players are interested in the world we are building and looking forward to exploring it.A huge thank you to everyone who has added the game to their wishlist, followed our development, played the demo, or shared feedback. Your support has helped us continue moving forward and improving the experience.If you have not played it yet, the free demo is available here on Steam. It features the opening mission and introduces exploration, environmental puzzles, climbing, spaceflight, and VR combat.There is still plenty of work ahead, and we look forward to sharing more from the next stage of development.The journey continues. 🚀ByOwls Team
- PCVR vs Meta Quest 3: A Major Optimization Milestone - 16 July 2026
Today we are sharing an important technical milestone for Whispers of the Void.We have completed a native standalone port of the entire public Steam demo for Meta Quest 3 and prepared a direct side-by-side comparison with the current PCVR build.Our goal was not simply to make the game run without a PC. We wanted to preserve the atmosphere, visual identity, gameplay structure, physical VR interactions, environmental puzzles, combat, and spacecraft sequences of the original PCVR experience while adapting the project to standalone hardware.The complete Quest 3 demo port includes:• The full playable route of the public Steam demo• Spacecraft controls and flight sequences• Physical VR interactions and climbing• Environmental puzzles• Weapons, enemies, and combat encounters• Portals, holograms, crystals, lasers, and other visual effects• The same core progression and gameplay structure as the…
- Space Combat Update: New Gameplay Clip - 20 January 2026
Hey everyone!We’re sharing a new gameplay clip featuring our current VR space combat/dogfight sequence in Whispers of the Void (UE5).In this update, we’ve been focusing on:• Ship handling & combat pacing (more responsive dogfights)• VFX readability under fast action (clearer hits, projectiles, and feedback)• Smoother motion for a more comfortable viewing experience🎥 Watch the clip:We’d love your feedback:• Does the combat feel readable at high speed?• What should we show next: more dogfights, different weapons, or a longer mission segment?Thanks for supporting our Ukrainian indie team — ByOwls
- New Teaser, Updated Demo & Ukrainian Games Festival! - 14 August 2025
Hey everyone!We’re thrilled to announce that Whispers of the Void is taking part in the Ukrainian Games Festival 2025 here on Steam!🎬 New teaser To celebrate the start of the Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam, we’ve launched a fully localized Ukrainian teaser and added something special onboard: a Ukrainian radio station playing right inside your spaceship.🎶 The playlist already features music from amazing indie bands like Kvitkis, Pyvas, MapleMaps, and Robanyy Yot — bringing authentic Ukrainian vibes to your sci-fi journey.🛠️ Updated demo Our demo has received major updates — new mechanics, improved visuals, and a more polished overall experience. We’d love to hear your feedback, and we’re actively working on what comes next.🌐 Previously featured at VR Games Showcase Just recently, Whispers of the Void was showcased as part of the XR Indies & Friends VR Showcase, ahead of the main…
- Whispers of the Void was featured at the VR Games Showcase 2025! - 14 August 2025
We’re excited to share that Whispers of the Void was officially presented during the XR Indies & Friends pre-show at the VR Games Showcase 2025! This event highlighted some of the most creative upcoming VR projects from independent teams around the world, and we were honored to be part of it. To mark the occasion, we premiered a brand-new teaser featuring: ⚔️ Updated combat mechanics🧩 Polished puzzles and exploration🌌 New atmospheric visuals and stylized sci-fi locations 🇺🇦 Full Ukrainian localizationWatch the teaser and full showcase here:We’re just getting started – there’s much more to come as we continue developing the full experience. Thank you for following our journey! — The ByOwls Team
- Update to Demo 5/26/2025 - Fixes - 26 May 2025
Greetings adventurers, We've been working hard on polishing the experience — here are the latest changes and additions: - Added health system with wrist module display. - Added autosave and load functionality via the menu. - Added new ability and weapon form selection menus. - Introduced a new puzzle in the first room. - Implemented weak points for sword-wielding enemies. - Added crystals that block certain objects. - Added an audio archive with extra lore recordings. - Remote grab now works on climbing platforms. - Improved remote grab mechanics. - Adjusted shield activation behavior. - Updated interactions with Karus. - Reworked quest sequence inside the temple. - Tweaked final boss stage. - Changed flying AI behavior. - Autopilot now activates during planetary departure. - Updated visuals for the sandstorm. - Balanced the number of enemies in the temple. - Enhanced visual feedback fo…
- Lore prologue about "Whispers Of The Void" Universe - 27 October 2024
Long ago, before life existed on Earth, the Galactic Confederation united four powerful civilizations: Kartam, Varn, Sarus, and Kiri. They maintained peace with immense armies aboard colossal motherships, all powered by a precious resource—Edem. But over time, the Kartam vanished, merging into a "one mind" and leaving the galaxy. Without them, the remaining three civilizations waged war, culminating in a massive battle in the Yarus system, on the planet Cirus, each vying for control of Edem. In the heat of battle, an unexpected catastrophe struck—Cirus collapsed under its own mass, consuming the entire system and most of the fleets. The survivors limped back to their systems, too weakened to continue the conflict. With Edem now scarce and scattered across asteroid fields, the shattered factions formed a new Confederation. To preserve the balance, strict laws were established, restrictin…
- Update to Demo 10/11/2024 - Fixes - 11 October 2024
Greeting adventurers, We made some changes and fixes, here is the list of the most valued: - Added haptic response on weapon interaction. - Changed tutorial a bit, to make it easier to understand. - Changed AI behavior. - Rework some collisions. - Fixed spaceship realistic movement. - Simplified the climbing way. We would also like to encourage you to use teleport mode for climbing if you are still struggling with assist mode. - Other small fixes. Feel free to contact us with any suggestions or if you've encountered bugs. You can reach us on our Discord channel or Reddit page, so leave comments elsewhere — we’re reading all of them. Best Regards, ByOwls team
- Live stream: Whispers of the Void Demo - 8 October 2024
We at ByOwls are super happy to finally announce the launch of our first playable demo, which will take you on a swashbuckling sci-fi journey across the galaxy. In Whispers of the Void, players take on the role of a relic hunter — a rare breed of adventurers brave enough to venture into the farthest corners of the universe. What starts as a simple favor to retrieve an artifact for an old friend soon spirals into a galactic conspiracy spanning centuries. The Whispers of the Void demo is available now on Steam for free, offering 30-60 minutes of gameplay.
- ByOwls finally announced the launch of the first playable demo - 8 October 2024
Hello there! We at ByOwls are super happy to finally announce the launch of our first playable demo, which will take you on a swashbuckling sci-fi journey across the galaxy. Now live as part of Steam Next Fest, the demo showcases the first full mission of the game, introducing players to some of the key gameplay mechanics found in Whispers of the Void. You will begin the game aboard a spaceship, navigating its controls to warp to a distant desert planet. Upon arrival, you’ll get a taste of the game’s fluid VR combat that blends gunfights and energy sword fencing, solve an ancient puzzle, scale a mountain, and face off against the game’s first boss — all with the help of your trusty alien frog companion. The Whispers of the Void demo is available now on Steam for free, offering 30-60 minutes of gameplay. Whispers of the Void is a rip-roaring journey across the galaxy that combines space…
- A new ‘Indiana Jones in space feat. alien frog dude’ VR adventure - 22 August 2024
What if Indiana Jones was a space cowboy? Now we have the answer — we are thrilled to present Whispers of the Void, an immersive, story-driven sci-fi adventure designed from the ground up for VR. In Whispers of the Void, you don the spacesuit of a relic hunter — a rare breed brave enough to venture into the farthest reaches of the universe. What starts like a routine retrieval mission on the desert planet Arena quickly spirals into a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. Commissioned by an old friend to recover a mysterious relic, you become a part of a hidden conflict over Edem, a substance with the potential to reshape the balance of power in the galaxy. As the story unfolds, Whispers of the Void challenges you to master VR combat — wielding both guns and laser swords — solve environmental puzzles, and uncover the secrets of ancient alien civilizations. The fate of the galaxy and all life withi…
