- Fixing Crucial Issues - 24 September 2026
Hi, again!We know it’s been a while since our last update. We’re currently working on a big update that’s taking a little longer than expected, but we had to push a patch sooner to address some crucial bugs and issues.Bugs:In no ghost mode: In Level 4, fixed an issue where an item could be placed in an unreachable area, making it impossible to win.Fixed an issue where Ghost Girl’s footsteps sounded the same when walking on stairs, Floor 1, and Floor 2. Now you can more clearly distinguish which floor the ghost is walking on and whether she is on the stairs or not.Fixed being unable to switch between story notes while in lobby.As usual, if you have any questions, you can post about them in discussions and also join our Discord and post them there.Yousef BadrTwisted Realm
- Balancing & New Difficulty Options - 16 August 2026
Hello again! In this week's update, we've decided to refine the AI's behavior and introduce clearer difficulty options for players of all skill levels.ChangelogMade the Ghost's behavior more consistent by having her stick to one side of the wall when navigating corridors.Tied the difficulty to the Ghost and added two more difficulty levels. The available Ghost Aggressiveness settings are now No Ghost, Minimal, Normal, Aggressive, and Nightmare.Made the No Ghost difficulty unlock levels for players who just want to solve puzzles without the headache of dealing with the Ghost.Made the Ghost rest before changing levels instead of only resting after a player gets caught. Resting time has also been increased depending on the difficulty and level.Added two extra achievements:Fearless Escapists: When you escape Level 4 with the Ghost set to Aggressive or higher.Masterminds: When you escape Lev…
- Difficulty Balancing - 6 August 2026
We Keep Refining!Hello again! Based on your feedback, we balanced the difficulty across all levels, especially Levels 3 and 4. We will continue balancing the game.ChangelogIn Normal mode, we removed the mechanic that made the ghost angrier over time during the same session, as it felt unfair since puzzle solutions are randomly generated.Increased resting times.In Level 3:Lowered the time required to hold the garage door open to escape.In Hidden Symbols with UV Photos: Made the locations shown in the Polaroid photos more apparent.In Level 4:Removed the Safe puzzle.What's nextWe are aware of players' frustration with the ghost and its inconsistent behavior, and we will address this issue thoroughly in the next update, which will be released very soon. We will also make the game more accessible by adding the following modes: Puzzles-only, Easy, Normal, and Hardcore, and heavily tune the pu…
- Major Changes & New Difficulty Modes - 1 August 2026
We are here and faster than EVER!Seeing our players unhappy with the game or frustrated isn't something we can tolerate or allow. From all the reviews we received, we concluded that many of you have trouble understanding the puzzles and their solutions with the ghost constantly on your back. Overall, the ghost is frustrating. So we decided to address these issues WITHOUT ruining the game for the players who enjoyed this tough experience.So we did the following:Major ChangesSignificantly increased session duration across all levels.We reduced the ghost's aggression across all levels and game modes.Increased the time required for the ghost to enter the next aggression phase, which previously happened too quickly.Increased the ghost's resting time after catching a player.Added two more game modes, making a total of three, now available in the lobby:Practice: Learn the environment and puzzl…
- Hotfix #1 - 30 July 2026
We Heard You! Thank you to everyone who has played Separated and taken the time to leave feedback. We've been reading every review and discussion, and we've released our first hotfix based on your reports.Changes in this HotfixAdded a lobby option that disables voice chat from alerting the ghost, allowing you to communicate more freely and better understand the puzzles.Made the ghost take a rest after catching a player in Levels 3 and 4.As a temporary fix, we increased the ghost's footstep hearing range so you can hear her before she hears you. This will be addressed more thoroughly in the next update.Redesigned the PC keyboard puzzle timer to make the puzzle much less frustrating and more enjoyable.Reduced the number of drawers throughout the house to a maximum of two per room, making important items easier to find.Additionally, if you're having trouble understanding any puzzle, we've…
- SEPARATED IS OUT NOW! - 29 July 2026
🎉 SEPARATED IS OUT NOW 🎉After four years of development, Separated is finally available in Early Access!Thank you to everyone who wishlisted the game, played the demo, shared it with friends, or supported us along the way. Your encouragement helped us reach this moment.To celebrate the launch, Separated will be available at a 10% discount for a limited time.If you have any feedback, bugs to report, or suggestions, please let us know in the Steam Discussions or our Discord. We'll be listening closely as we continue improving the game throughout Early Access.This is only the beginning. We'll be bringing you new content, updates, and improvements throughout Early Access. Thank you for joining us on this journey.We hope you enjoy Separated! - Youssef Hassan & Yousef Badr Twisted Realm
- Official Release Date - 20 July 2026
Separated officially launches on July 29!After more than three years of development, we're excited to finally announce the release date. Thank you for all the support you've shown us along the way.We carefully set our regional pricing to ensure fair and accessible prices for players around the world. To celebrate the launch, Separated will be available at a 10% discount for a limited time.The game will launch with one map featuring four levels, each increasing in difficulty and the number of puzzles.Early Access is just the beginning. We're committed to supporting the game after launch with new content, improvements, and quality-of-life updates. We'll be listening closely to your feedback as we continue expanding and improving the game together with the community.Share the date with your co-op partner and prepare yourselves.See you on July 29.
- Join the Final Pre-Launch Playtest Round - 11 June 2026
Join the Final Pre-Launch Playtest for Separated!Be among the first to experience our Early Access buildHello again! We're excited to announce the final round of playtesting before release! Our Early Access build is ready, and we'd love for you to help us test it before launch.Interested? Apply through the form here to secure your spot.Playtesters who complete all requirements will receive: ✅ A Steam key when Separated launches in Early Access. ✅ Your name featured in the in-game credits. ✅ Early access to pre-release content. ✅ A special Playtester role in our official Discord server.
- Testing Steam Networking Again - 4 March 2026
We’ve updated our Steam networking solution and are conducting another round of testing to help resolve connectivity issues for players.If you’re still experiencing problems connecting or creating an in-game lobby, please join our Discord server and let us know. Your feedback helps us identify and fix issues faster.
- Temporarily reverting back to a more stable networking solution - 31 December 2025
We tried using Steam networking to address connectivity issues for some users, but it caused latency spikes for most players. For now, we’ve reverted to the previous, more stable networking solution while we work on a better approach to deliver the best possible experience. If you experience any connection issues, please check the FAQ section on our Discord server for help.
- We Need Your Feedback! - 29 December 2025
Hey everyone,Over the past two weeks, we’ve noticed a drop in wishlist additions and a rise in wishlist deletions. We want to understand what changed from your perspective.Your feedback helps us make better decisions—and improve the game for everyone.We’d really appreciate your thoughts on things like:Did our migration to Steam Networking cause issues for you?Did a new issue arise after the new update?If you removed the game from your wishlist, what was the main reason?Even short, honest answers are extremely helpful!How to reach us:Comment directly on this post.Start a new discussion on the forum.Or join our official Discord and chat with us directly.Thank you for being part of the community and helping us improve!
- Solution to all network issues! - 22 December 2025
We’ve heard your feedback.Due to many complaints, we dropped Epic’s networking and are now using Steam’s to resolve connection issues. This is still in public beta testing, so please try it out and make sure to fill out the form found in the main menu to report any latency or connectivity issues.If you still encounter any problems connecting or creating an in-game lobby, please join our discord channel and let us know about the issue. Alternatively, you can compress the Saved folder, located at:Game Installation Folder → Separated → Savedand send it directly to me on Discord.Username: yousefbadrkThe Game is still in active development!Now more than ever, we are working hard to finish the game and adjust it according to your feedback, adding the final touches so you have the most polished experience we can provide.
- Steam Next Fest + Biggest Demo Overhaul! - 13 October 2025
We’re joining the October 2025 Steam Next Fest, starting October 13th!To celebrate, we’ve released an overhauled demo with a new environment unique to Separated, new animations, an updated engine, and medal achievements.This is our biggest event before release, so if you can try the demo, share it with friends, or post about it, it would mean a lot and help more players discover the game.We’ve read all your feedback forms and are working on refining gameplay and fixing bugs.Thanks to your support, we’ve reached 93,000+ demo players — a huge milestone!v0.3.0 Demo ChangesBig Changes:- The entire environment has been remade with a fresh, distinctive design unique to Separated.- Refined AI animation behavior to fit the redesigned environment.- Upgraded the game’s Unreal Engine version, voice chat plugin, and network plugin to the more stable Unreal Engine 5.6.- Added three achievements: Gol…
- Join the Next Separated Playtest Round - 12 August 2025
Hello again! We're excited to announce a new round of playtesting! We've updated the level design to better match the Ghost's behavior, and we'd love for you to test it before it goes live. You can apply using the form here.Rewards for playtesters who complete all requirements: ✅ A Steam key for the game upon release. ✅ Your name in the in-game credits. ✅ Early access to upcoming features. ✅ A special Playtester role in our official Discord server.Note: We can only select a few of the applicants each round, but don't worry — this won't be the last playtest!
- v0.2.5_Demo - 5 August 2025
ChangesReplaced the old Google Form submission (v0.2.1_Demo) with the new form (v0.2.5_Demo).Replaced in-game puzzle hints with much clearer and redesigned hints that really help in solving the puzzle.
- Hotfix v0.2.4_Demo - 29 July 2025
Bug FixesFixed an issue where, after the player gets caught, the ghost girl would not properly hide the player's items or would leave them non-interactable indefinitely. Now, the ghost girl correctly hides the items.Removed the "Examine Object" UI from the screen if the player is lost and returns to the lobbyFixed a bug where player voice chat would not revert to open mode upon returning to the lobby from a session (if mic toggle mode was enabled)
- Hotfix v0.2.3_Demo - 27 July 2025
Bug FixTemporarily disabled the Ghost hiding player items to fix a bug where items would remain floating in the air and become non-interactable.
- 18,000+ Wishlists! Huge Thanks + Major Demo Update - 26 July 2025
48,000+ Players! 18,000+ Wishlists!A HUGE thank you to everyone who played our demo and added the game to their wishlist. We didn’t see that coming! We’re overwhelmed by all the heartwarming messages and constructive feedback we received. We're working hard to improve the gameplay and fix the bugs you reported.Major UpdatesCompletely remade the Blind Ghost's animations.The Ghost will no longer search the same room twice in a row.Added a Google Feedback Form to collect your feedback in a more organized way (also available in Russian).Edited the Picture Puzzle instructions and photos to be clearer and less confusing.Adjusted the Ghost’s hearing range and fine-tuned the noise radius for player actions.Bug FixesFixed an issue preventing Steam invites from working properly.Fixed a bug where the Ghost could catch two players at the same time at the Exchange Point.Fixed a soft-lock in the lobb…
- Biggest Demo Update! - 21 January 2025
Localization Fully translated in-game text and menus to the following languages: Chinese (Simplified). Chinese (Traditional). English. Arabic. French. German. Japanese. Korean. Polish. Portuguese. Russian. Spanish. Thai. Turkish. Ukrainian. Big Game Changes Complete UI Overhaul, Steam Achievments, Redesigned puzzles with minimal text and more! Completely changed the UI, including the Main Menu, Settings, Lobby, and in-game interactions. Added the microphone sensitivity threshold and screen brightness adjustment menus when launching the game for the first time. Added Steam Achievements to the Demo. Removed Tutorials and the Single-Player Mode. Removed most instruction text from puzzles. Added a meter that shows if the player is making noise, whether walking, talking, or interacting. Enabled players to choose which house to start in. Made the Ghost hide the item you are holding when you g…
- Twinkuu plays Separated - 30 October 2024
Twitch streamer Twinkuu plays Separated with AkenshiHD.
