- Arcade and Story Mode Revamp, We're Hearing You - 23 May 2026
We're rethinking where we want HH to be at before moving onto the next project. We want to create a game that players genuinely enjoy, and we've seen a lot of feedback regarding Story Mode and the overall gameplay experience. So we're going to make a few changes, and though they won't be huge, but we believe it'll change how people are feeling while playingThese changes won’t completely overhaul the game, but we believe they’ll make the overall experience feel more cohesive and enjoyable.We also want to continue improving: • Character interactions • Gameplay pacing • Performance • Horror/NSFW balance • Overall polish and qualityWe’ve been reading all of your feedback, including discussions, and comments, and it genuinely helps shape the future of the game.If you’ve been enjoying Haunting Havens, leaving a Steam review really helps support future updates and projects.And if you have sugg…
- Out Of Early Access, More Updates/Content Still To Come! - 22 May 2026
We will still patch any bugs that arise from players that we haven't spotted, make improvements, and we do have extra content planned in the future long-term.Arcade Mode 2nd Location -We have plans for a 2nd Arcade Location free dlc, that'll have new characters, and a new style of gameplay that'll have more aspects inspired by Phas!Future Projects -We also currently have multiple future games storyboarded, including:Two completely new projectsA future in-universe sequel to Haunting Havens involving vampires and a larger-scale experience that combines both Arcade and Story Mode gameplay into a single gameThe sequel is planned to feature a more open, interconnected structure somewhat inspired Security Breach.
- Story Mode Complete! - 22 May 2026
Story Mode is at last complete! We do have other updates/content planned, as well as future games. But enjoy the final Episode of Story Mode! Any bugs that arise, or performance issues, we'll take care of, so let us know!We'll be releasing from Early Access tomorrow, and likely have one more patch before then, adding in all swappable scenes and Rachel's altar scene.Some VRAM improvements are also in the works.
- Hotfixes - 19 May 2026
This update is primarily to fix any game-breaking bugs that have been reported, along with other minor fixes across the entire game, and improvementsImprovements/Bugfixes:Gallery bugs fixedEyelashes no longer visible during XXX scenesMorgana voice added for Episode 3Rachel (Cat Girl) no longer freezes in Episode 2Fixed upside-down POV cam for Seraphine Altar sceneRemoved "beta" from swap key in Arcade ModeUpdated title and subtitle for Episode 2 ending, since Episode 3 is outAnnie bug fixed when she exits the circus Selecting Morgana to take back, and Seraphine to become QueenInteractions localized in Episode 1 (2 and 3 coming)Audio sources have a longer falloff so you can hear the characters better at a distanceComing (before the 22nd):More SFXSeraphine Lines (when she recovers)Lighting Improvements for Queen sceneAll XXX swapped scenesSome OptimizationsOther improvementsScene for Rach…
- Crashing Bugs, Seraphine Voice Actor Info, Anim Fixes, Soundtracks Added - 17 May 2026
Some users have reported crashing when loading into the 2nd environment of Episode 3, we believe the problem has been resolved, but let us know if it persists!Additionally, some are wondering about the missing lines, as previously stated, the voice actor for Seraphine has been ill, hopefully she'll be feeling better soon, but as of now her lines won't have a voice for Ep. 3There are also additions that will be made, as HH is still in Beta, this was not a full release, so if some features aren't there yet, were currently working on getting them situated throughout the next week. Episode 3 improvements/fixes:Added SountracksWe believe we fixed the reason it would crash when entering the demon realm heart for some usersFixed Judi bug if her chest disappeared, uploading patch in a few hoursImproved LocalizationsExtended dialogue-showing timeOther minor fixesComing:Morgana LinesMore SFXSerap…
- Episode 3 Releasing May 16th, 6 P.M. PST! (Extended by 4 days) - 27 April 2026
Episode 3 will be launching on May 16th (extended by 4 days), 6 P.M. PST!Thank you all for your patience and support throughout development!We have preview images of the Succubus Queen in the Discord if you'd like to see a sneak peak at her character design, or go in completely surprised on release day!For those asking about Arcade Mode, we do have plans for a free dlc featuring a second Arcade location, that'll have new characters and more phas-inspired mechanics. And will likely serve as a prelude to an HH sequel with vampires.After Episode 3 launches, we’re planning to move out of Beta/Early Access. Development won’t stop, we’ll continue working on new content and future projects, and with some that'll still be within the Haunting Havens universe, and have those come out hastily
- Gallery Is Now Available! - 28 March 2026
The Gallery is officially here!Many of you have been asking for this feature, and we’re excited to finally bring it to the game. The Gallery is currently in Beta, some props from the original scenes are not yet present, and there are a few lighting quirks we’ll be improving soon.Episode 3 ProgressGood progress has been made on Episode 3. We’re aiming for a release early in May.After that, we’ll begin discussions around leaving Early Access. Development will continue beyond EA release, though! If release goes well, we fully plan to add a free DLC Arcade 2nd location featuring a different, more Phas-inspired gameplay style, along with new characters.Bug FixesChange: V-Sync in the default FPS option instead of 60fps, as this prevents screen tearing and will appear better visually. Can still be adjusted in the settings, if you downloaded the last update, you'll need to change manually in th…
- Hotfix for Arcade Mode - 5 March 2026
We’ve released a small hotfix for Arcade Mode.The night duration has been corrected and should now last about 7 minutes as originally intended.Thanks for your patience, and please let us know if you run into any other issues!
- Gallery Coming This Month! Episode 3 Coming April - 4 March 2026
As many of you have requested, the Gallery will be added later this month (March)!As mentioned in the Discord, Episode 3 will now release in April instead of early March. We want to make sure the current build is in the best possible shape so Episode 3 launches the right way.This update also adds an FPS Cap option and Invert Y-Axis to the Settings menu, along with various bug fixes and improvements.Additionally, the in-game release date for Episode 3 has been updated to reflect the new timeline.Bug FixesCountdown in Cathedral no longer resets on pauseClothing option fix in some Story Mode h scenesHead-bob not disabling in Story Mode when turned off in SettingsAdditionsInvert Y-Axis to settingsFPS Cap available in settings (default: 60fps), this should prevent the GPU from becoming to loud trying to achieve max-fps at all times, when over 60 gives diminishing returns, but the option is a…
- HUGE Performance +30% to +60% On All Quality Presets - 9 February 2026
We’ve had a major optimization pass. Compared to the previous public build, performance is roughly +30% to +60% higher across all graphics presets.We also reduced VRAM usage significantly on Low and Med (about ~40% less VRAM), which should help prevent VRAM-related crashes for affected players. High/Ultra VRAM is roughly unchanged, but FPS still improves on those presets as well.Textures not being full resolution has also been fixed!
- Most bugs fixed! (Fatal XXX Scenes Issue Fixed) - 29 January 2026
This update addresses the highest-priority bugs reported by players.We want to apologize for the number of updates over the past week. After the last patch, we expected things to be stable for a while, but we discovered a critical issue affecting new players where XXX scenes would fail to function.This issue was difficult to reproduce because it was tied to stored player preferences, which meant it primarily affected fresh installs rather than existing players. Once identified, we were able to resolve it fully.Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this period. We’ll be taking a short breather from patch updates now that this has been addressed.Bug FixesFixed player crouching animation in Story ModeFixed flashlight not functioning in Arcade ModeFixed clipping issues during XXX scenesFixed countdown timer ending during an H-scene in Arcade ModePlayer now correctly retur…
- Seraphine & Morgana Argument Scene Extended, Improvements To Ep. 2, Bug Fixes - 28 January 2026
This update expands key scenes in Episode 2, improves presentation, and includes several fixes.We’re preparing another update later this week to address additional reported issues (listed below)Update includes:Extended Seraphine & Morgana argument scene, now transitioning seamlessly into the H-scene (no fade-to-black)Seraphine now faces the altar book correctly when inspecting itMorgana now sits on the bench after the spear scene instead of standingAdditional voiced dialogue for Rachel during her combat sequenceOther minor tweaks and bug fixesImprovements coming (within ~2 weeks)Lip-sync improvements in Episode 2 (Cathedral)Scene variations for Episode 2 XXX scenes (especially the final altar scenes, which are currently incomplete) Localization dialogue for:Judi’s end scene in Episode 2Caught scenes in Arcade ModeArcade Mode updateOverall VRAM reductions & performance optimizations (wor…
- Teaser Ending Added to Ep. 2 + Minor Fixes - 24 January 2026
This update adds the teaser ending for Episode 3 to the end of Episode 2, along with a few minor fixes. We’ll be holding off on the next patch for at least a few days, as we’ve pushed some updates in a short span and want to avoid unnecessary patch fatigue! Thanks for everyone's patience!
- Ep. 2 Part 3/3 Is Out, Extended Ending With Preview of Episode 3 Coming Soon - 23 January 2026
Episode 2, Part 3 is out! However, more updates, bugfixes, and additions will still be made to Episode 2 before Episode 3’s release in early March! A new, extended ending featuring Judi, along with a preview of the beginning of Episode 3, will be added to the end of Episode 2 in a few days. The current ending is a bit anti-climactic, and we have a much better one planned we're still in the process of animating!
- Episode 2, Part 2/3 is up! But, Rachel is not yet voiced! - 19 January 2026
Episode 2, Part 2/3 is now available and playable. We do want to clearly note that Rachel is not yet voiced in this part. Her final voice acting will be implemented when Part 3 releases on January 23rd (2 P.M. PST)! If you prefer to experience her scenes fully voiced, we recommend waiting until then, or you could play now if you'd like to jump into it. Localization & stability update: As mentioned in the last update, all missing glyphs have now been fully fixed! Additionally, for Chinese and Japanese players who may have experienced crashes when attempting to play Episode 1, please try again! We’ve identified and resolved an odd localization-related issue that was causing crashes for some users. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing the rest of Episode 2 very soon!
- Hotfix: Morgana Car Scene REVAMPED (Animations added) + Clothing Icon Fix - 17 January 2026
Quick reminder! Episode 2 Part 2/3 is coming Jan. 19th ~2 P.M. PST, and 3/3 on the 21st ~2 P.M. PSTMorgana's car ride back to the mansion has now been fully animated (we had it mostly animated, but a few more tweaks were required before putting it out at first)! The clothing icon to turn on/off clothes during XXX scenes bug has been resolved! Build size slightly reduced (will be further reduced/compressed once all of Episode 2 is released) + Other smaller fixes causing some errors
- All of Episode 2 will be rolling out throughout the week (P. 1/3 out now)! - 16 January 2026
You may notice the build seems a decent bit larger, we had issues where when we'd update HH, it'd be a big update for everyone, and this was primarily due to the heavy compression we were doing. With our new method of compression, the initial download size is larger, BUT, updates will be much smaller, as only the files that have changed should be getting updating!
- Episode 2 + 3 Release Dates, Plus Optimization Improvements In Next Update - 30 December 2025
We’re excited to finally share more concrete timing for what’s coming next.Episode 2 is planned to release between January 23rd (2 P.M.) PST!Following that, Episode 3 is planned to release in May! This gap will be much shorter than the wait between Episodes 1 and 2, while still delivering content-time on par with Episode 1.One reason we’re able to move faster now is that Episodes 2 and 3 have been developed in parallel so we could keep the story coherently tied to the ending, and from the beginning, we had the overall story direction outlined for Episodes 1 and 3, but Episode 2 had to be built largely from scratch!There’s also a chance we may release the first portion of Episode 3 (roughly the first 1/3) a week or two after Episode 2 launches, this is still a possibility rather than a guarantee, though!Alongside Episode 2, the next update will also include optimization improvements, par…
- Episode 2 Progress Update! - 4 November 2025
We wanted to give a quick update on where things stand with Episode 2. Right now, development is sitting around ~50% complete (we'd like to have it completed in 2 more months). While Episode 1 is centered on Annie and Morgana, Episode 2 shifts the spotlight toward Seraphine, Morgana, and introduces a brand-new character, Rachel, a cat-eared character with a tail. The story will unfold in an entirely new environment, bringing new visuals.Our main goal is to release Episode 2 as soon as possible, while keeping quality consistent with (or above) Episode 1. Ideally, we’d like to have Episodes 2 and 3 finished before Summer, and conclude HH's story by then! (Though that does not mean the universe will be over with!)Swap Scene updates were good at first, but without adding new unique content, they started to feel a bit repetitive and cheap. Most of the popular pairings people asked for have b…
- Polishing Out Episode 1 + Added Swappable Scenes - 1 September 2025
Updated yesterday with some polishing for Episode 1, as well as added some more swappable scenes for Arcade mode!Seraphine now has Morgana's subdue animation, as well as Judi's caught sequence!We'll make a devlog soon with a roadmap for HH, and its future episodes, so we hope you'll all be excited for that!
