- TVI 1.0.8 | Achievement Fixes - 8 August 2026
'Audiophile' and 'Scholar' achievements are now properly granted. If you don't have them but should, boot up any level that contains a collectible. Thanks so much for playing!! The response to the game has meant so, so, much to me, and it's so nice to see people enjoy something I poured my heart and soul into. News about the next project might be coming sooner than you think! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.7 | Bug Fixes - 24 June 2026
Fixed from still being enabled in story mode. Fixed player spawning in the wrong spot in Chapter 7 in some scenarios. Thanks for playing! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.6 | Bug Fixes - 22 June 2026
Fixed an issue causing items to be rendered above UI. Fixed an issue causing the first audio log in Chapter 6 to play twice. Thanks, as always, for playing! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.5 - 11 June 2026
Added borders to the opening of Chapter 6. Fixed occlusion in Chapter 7. Changed how music is loaded from memory. (This should make sequences with music run better.) Thanks for playing! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.4 | Bug Fixes - 6 June 2026
Fixed an issue on widescreen monitors causing UI to linger Fixed an audio mixing issue in C7 Thanks so much for playing!!! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.3 | Bug Fix - 3 June 2026
Fixed a softlock at the start of chapter 3. Thanks for playing! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.2 | New Setting - 3 June 2026
Added a toggle for Lens Distortion in Video Settings. Hope you're enjoying! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 1.0.1 | Minor Fix - 2 June 2026
Fixed a minor bug on the main menu + removed a dev tool. Thanks for all the recent support, and welcome new players!! I hope you're having fun. Spacepiano :D
- The Victor Initiative is OUT NOW in 1.0!!! - 1 June 2026
The Victor Initiative is OUT NOW in its entirety!Surprise!! It's been a long, long journey but TVI is finally playable from start to finish! The new chapters feature a new enemy, new environments, new and returning characters and cameos, and of course the conclusion to the story. Read below for more info! (Slight visual spoilers ahead! If you want to go in blind, thank you so much for playing and stop reading here.)Beyond the RiftExperience the conclusion to The Victor Initiative across two lore-heavy chapters that tie the entire game together, voiced by new cameos from Jane Perry, Neil Newbon, David Menkin, Ashleigh Haddad, Osian Llewelyn Edwards, Robin Liew Harper, Tobias Weatherburn, Jack Ayres and returning cast member Sam Lake!A New Tool & A New ThreatChapter 6 features a new tool to help light your way through the darkness (hint: It's not your torch), and a terrifying new enemy th…
- The Victor Initiative: Final Chapters | What's the release date? - 25 May 2026
Helloooo everyoonnee!!!!It's been a hot minute! I'm very happy to announce that TVI's final, 1.0 update's release date will be announced at The Horror Game Awards' Midsummer Night's Scream showcase on June 1st 7PM BST. I cannot wait to see you there! Sorry about dragging this on a little longer, but the release date might be closer to the showcase than you expect... For now, I can definitely say that it's in June. Find The Horror Game Awards here: Kachow! Thank you all so much for joining me on this wild ride, and I cannot wait to land this thing. It's been an absolute joy. One week to go! Spacepiano :D
- You can now wishlist The Victor Initiative's Soundtrack! - 26 April 2026
That's right, the elevator theme can be yours for the listening!I'm very excited to announce that the original soundtrack for The Victor Initiative can be wishlisted here! The soundtrack will release in June on the day of the game's full release, and will feature all original tracks featured in the game, alongside a selection of bonus tracks that were either used for trailers or cut sections of The Victor Initiative.Thank you again for hanging in there, the final chapters are nearly here! expect to hear more news about them soon... Until next time! Spacepiano :D
- Achievement Notice | The Final Chapters - 11 April 2026
Hey all! Sorry for the radio silence recently! I've been hard at work on a bunch of exciting things, which are now beginning to wrap up! Soon you're going to see achievements for the final 2 chapters of The Victor Initiative showing up on Steam, if you don't want spoilers make sure to steer clear! Thank you so much for your patience, your time and your support. I'm super grateful to anyone who's played and enjoyed The Victor Initiative so far, and now all that's left is to land this thing! See you on the other side,Spacepiano :D
- Watch the first chapter of TVI! - 11 March 2026
As part of the Curious Odyssey Steam event, I'll be broadcasting a playthrough of Chapter 1 of The Victor Initiative!Not only that, but the game will also be on offer as part of the event. If you've been on the fence about playing the game, now's the perfect time to check it out, and dive in if it takes your fancy! You'll be able to find the broadcast on The Victor Initiative's store page.(This is a pre-recorded loop)Hope you enjoy!Spacepiano :D
- The Final Chapters are closing in... [TRAILER] - 26 February 2026
The Final Chapters of The Victor Initiative are coming this June! Here's a teaser trailer showcasing a first look at the beginning of the end: (The trailer goes live at 4PM GMT 26/02/2026, so it may not be available yet depending on when you see this.)Thank you to everyone who's played through the early access portion of the game, it's almost there! Make sure to leave any feedback in the discussions forum so that I can implement it before release, and leave a review if you feel inclined! As always, have fun! Spacepiano :D
- Let me know what you think of TVI! - 14 February 2026
Hey all! I wanted to say thank you so much for the recent influx of people, and while it's still not viral (yet hahaha) it's so so appreciated. If you're new, or if you played the game a while ago and want to say your piece, please consider leaving a review on steam and putting your feedback in the discussion forums! I'd love to hear what you have to say, and (bar story spoilers) am happy to answer any questions :D All of this really helps out the game, and if you enjoyed your time with it tell your friends! I'd love to get more people onboard for the ride. As always, have fun! Spacepiano :D
- TVI 0.5.2 | Bug Fixes - 13 February 2026
Hi all! Thanks for all the support recently! A lot of new players have started playing TVI and the positive sentiment around it is really nice to see :D This update only fixes some small bugs, so don't expect anything too extr\ The person on the phone knows more than you think. //Ch4\ As always, I hope you enjoy! Spacepiano :D Patch NotesFixed an issue causing the spine to become inaccessible upon replaying Chapter 5Possibly fixed a crash caused by a mannequin in Chapter 2
- TVI 0.5.1 | Chapter 1 Rework - 28 January 2026
I've released an update that reworks both floor 2 and floor 4 of the initiative, bringing Chapter 1 up to a much better spot compared to the rest of the game. Let me know what you think, the next patch is aimed at Chapter 2! (Less changes will probably be made to Chapter 2, it's much closer to where I want the game to be.) Have fun! Spacepiano :DPatch NotesChanged Horse introduction in Floor 2Improved and condensed Floor 4 environmentAdded new gameplay encounter to Floor 4
- The Victor Initiative: Chapter 5 | OUT NOW! - 21 January 2026
Chapter 5 is OUT NOW!The Victor Initiative: Chapter 5 is out now as a free update!Watch the trailer:Dive DeeperThis chapter sees you reaching the core of the facility, and discovering its deepest, darkest secrets. The chapter also features voice cameos from Ben Starr, Dave Jones, Shanequa Paris & De-Graft Mensah in addition to the pre-established cast featuring Sam Lake, Samantha Béart and Inel Tomlinson!Two in OneChapter 5 is split into two parts, making it possibly the largest chapter so far! Expect new gameplay, much more story, and loads of new collectibles!What Next?The final chapters will be released together in a final free update which is currently slated for June. It'll be no later than this, and I'll put out an announcement if anything changes! In the meantime, I'll be releasing QoL updates, level reworks, extra details and maybe a few fun extras if I get the time :DLaunch Dis…
- The Victor Initiative: Chapter 5 | RELEASE DATE AND CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! - 3 January 2026
The Victor Initiative: Chapter 5 Releases January 21st!The Chapter features cameos from Dave Jones, Ben Starr, De-Graft Mensah, Shanequa Paris and more!Hey all!! It's been so so hard keeping the majority of news about this chapter a secret, and I'm so glad to finally get it out there! This chapter has been a blast to develop, and features (in my humble opinion) some insanely good performances from cast new and old, on top of a gameplay structure that combines the best bits of the previous 4. I can't wait for you all to jump in on January 21st! What's next?The current plan is for chapters 6 and 7 to both release on June 1st as the final game update, with QoL and small content updates coming out in the long wait. This will give time to polish the game up, add subtitles to everything and generally make the experience as good as possible. See you on January 21st!!!Spacepiano :D
- The Victor Initiative: 'The Silver Screen' | UPDATE OUT NOW! - 8 December 2025
It's time for the annual Spacepiano Games December 8th update!!This also serves as The Victor Initiative's first update, and I'm super happy to confirm that the next major update will be Chapter 5! Now, for this update. 'The Silver Screen' adds a new room to the spine, leading to a new level, a new collectible and more!! The update also adds full achievement support, so make sure to jump in to unlock them!Have Fun!!Spacepiano :D Patch NotesAdded a new room to the Spine: 'Presentation Theatre'.Implemented a new collectible document.Added a new gamemode - 'Darkside'.Fixed various bugs.
