- Devlog #07: Features Featured in DreadOut 3 - Irisphone Pt. 2 - 30 September 2026
Well, well, well, here we are again, Keepers. Can you guys believe that we’re like 3 months away from 2027????? At this point, we feel like time no longer flies; it’s practically teleporting from one year to another in a blink of an eye, no?With that aside, we think this last quarter will be a very busy one (maybe even the busiest), with many great games releasing SO soon, including the new Castlevania, Phantom Blade Zero, The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time, and we hope you’re excited to be a maling mobil (a.k.a. car thief ) if you have pre-ordered ✨THE✨ GTA VI. RIP wallet :( But we hope things are going well for everyone, even if it’s just a few things at a time. Also, let us know which one you guys are considering buying! Sooo, anyway, let’s get back on track talking about DreadOut 3. You know, we’re currently still cooking the gameplay in DreadOut 3, it’s in the works. We saw some…
- Devlog #06 - Designing Linda's Enemies Pt.1: Kuntilanak - 31 August 2026
Welcome back, fellow keepers! How’s it going?Our country was just celebrating the independence day recently, but the best thing about that is: it’s a public holiday! So we all had a nice little break (again) to wind down. It was nice since some people at our office were taking turns catching cold :( BUT we hope every one of you has been doing okie!Well, now you read the title, we’re gonna talk ghostiessss~~ But before we talk about it, let’s see the bigger picture on what kind of ghosts we’d like to put on your screen in DreadOut 3?In DreadOut 3, besides our intention to create ghosts as Linda’s enemies, we also want it to somehow become an embodiment of the culture we coexist with. That’s why we feel like going back to the Indonesian folklores, urban legends, and local beliefs. And if there’s one figure inextricably intertwined with Indonesian supernatural entities, it’s undoubtedly Ku…
- Devlog #05 – Audio & Music, Part 1: Giving Dread a Heartbeat with the Horror Box - 31 July 2026
Great to see you again, fellow keepers. Welcome to another dev log! Before we jump into the development update, here’s a little behind-the-scenes moment: We celebrated our boss’ birthday just yesterday! 🎉🎉 It was a really nice chance for the team to take a pause and celebrate good times. Since (almost) all we did yesterday was eating cake and hot dogs our boss cooked for everyone! Now, with the celebrations wrapped up, let's jump into what we've been working on. Like every horror game ever, it has to own a soul; whether it’s given or stolen. In DreadOut, we believe sounds, audio, music, or whatever you can hear are powerful and highly possible to embody a soul. When it's done right, it would turn to terrors that crawl from your ears to your chest before your eyes could ever recognise what’s in front of you. So, for the scoring in Dreadout 3, we work together with some cool guys from E…
- Devlog #04 - Environment Concept & Design Pt. 1: The Horror that Lives in Spaces - 26 June 2026
Greetings, fellow keepers of the dark! We meet again! In the last few updates, we’ve hinted (pretty obviously) that investigations will play a big role in DreadOut 3. And it turns out, when we started thinking about how investigations would work, we also started thinking about the spaces that would surround them. When we talk about horror, most of the attention usually immediately turns to what’s or what lurks within the place. Because in many cases, the sense of unease, unsettling, doesn't just come from what we are searching for. Sometimes we think the places we go to feel wrong even before anything happens. And that’s what we want to capture. Claustrophobia is CulturalWe find how interesting a space can be, especially in horror games or films. The uncomfortable feeling won't always come from a place full of splattered blood, bones, bodies, or demonic ritual altars that would make you…
- DHXP 2026 Anniversary Event - 7 May 2026
Another one full lap around the sun!Twelve years already.Every year, DHXP gives us a chance to slow down for a bit and look back at everything we’ve been building together. From the earliest days until exactly now, it’s been a wild ride full of learning experiences, moments, and many, many late nights at the studio.And honestly, seeing people continue to support our games after all this time still means the world to us, and always will.This year, we’re excited to finally share more progress on the titles we announced previously. A lot has been happening inside the headquarter, and DHXP 2026 feels like the perfect time to finally give you an even closer look at what we’ve been working on lately.So, in case you missed it, you can check out our first teaser right here:And for the full showcase?Set your reminder and join us for the official DHXP 2026 Premiere:Aaanndd, did someone mention sa…
- WE'RE CREEPING TO PAX EAST 2026NEXT WEEK! - 18 March 2026
Boston, we’re bringing the undead right to you!This month, we’re packing our bags, our ghosts, and our best nervous smiles, and crawling all the way to PAX East 2026 in Boston, MA!From August 26 – 29, we'll be happily showing you what we’ve been working on, and let you get a feel for it. Swing by, and say hi!Where to find us?At the Soft Source's booth (BOOTH #15084), you’ll get the first ever updated exclusive DreadOut 3 demo. A short, sharp slice of the horror we’ve been cooking up. It’s a mini demo, but even small things can linger on you for a quite some time. Hope to hear some feedback right from you too!Catch us at PAX East!📅 March 26 – 29, 2026📍 Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA Soft Source's booth Booth #15084We promise we won’t bite. The ghosts, however, that’s another story. All the love, :DH
- Devlog #03: Features Featured in DreadOut 3 - Irisphone Pt. 1 - 28 February 2026
The Irisphone is soooo back! Probably some of you have noticed that in several DreadOut 3 videos we released since the first announcement last year (May 2025), Linda's phone is playing a significant role as ever. Though in the second series, there's a melee weapon (axe) she used to fight certain ghosts, in this third one, we want to bring back the Irisphone to where it belongs. Talking about Linda’s phone, we definitely heard some of you saying the phone doesn't make any sense coz its battery never died or was never out of power, but what makes sense in Linda's life anymore, right? Jk. We have a line of explanation for that. But first, let’s talk about the irisphone in the previous series. Irisphone in DreadOut 2 Irisphone visual in DreadOut 2 Let's take a quick look back at the Irisphone in DreadOut 2. The phone's camera interface appeared clean, uncluttered, and functional, but becaus…
- Devlog #02: Welcome Back, Linda! Pt. 1 - 27 January 2026
Determining Linda's PositionAs we began discussing this Devlog, we returned to something that felt fundamental yet sensitive: Linda Meilinda's current position. Beyond where and who Linda is, the story continues, also within our own development process. We realized early on that Linda in DreadOut 3 couldn't be treated as a "reintroduced" character. Because, as we all are aware, she'd already seen and been through too much. She'd endured betrayal, loss, and guilt in the previous two prequels. So our first step wasn't to redesign her appearance, but rather to map out her mental and emotional state. Final 3D Model Linda in DreadOut 1 (front) and DreadOut 2 (back)From those early discussions, we finally envisioned Linda as someone who had realized her power but wasn't comfortable with it, recognizing how big the responsibility is. This realization came with exhaustion rather than confidence…
- Devlog #01: The Making of the DreadOut 3 Logo - 12 January 2026
The Year is New, but the Dread ContinuesGreetings Keepers,Welcome to DreadOut 3 Devlog #01! We just got back to work after the New Year break, and 2026 has officially started along with the development process of DreadOut 3.First of all, thank you, like HUGE THANK YOU. For the overwhelming response, the support, and yes, the wishlists. Please tell your partner, your spouse, your mom, your dad, your cats, dogs, and even your food delivery guys to wishlist it too, if they haven’t already! :DThis honestly means more than you might think. In the middle of this sometimes chaotic (but very loving) development process, your support keeps us grounded. For us, each wishlist is a small reminder that someone out there cares, feels excited, and is willing to wait for this game to be born. It reminds us that DreadOut still holds a space in your heart, and that is the responsibility we also carry wit…
- HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A JOYFUL NEW YEAR! - 30 December 2025
Greetings everyone,Hope you’re all doing alright out there. Since the year’s winding down, we just wanted to especially say thanks for supporting DreadOut 3, for hanging out with us and checking out the game. It really does mean a lot. Seeing your comments and feedbacks has been a big bright spot for us.Anyway, we hope you get some time to rest, play some games, and enjoy whatever the holidays look like for you. We’ve got more coming next year and we’re excited to share it when it’s ready!Take care, and happy holidays. ❤️ :DH
- Have you heard? DreadOut 3 is Featured at Horror Game Awards 2025! - 17 December 2025
In case you missed it! DreadOut 3 was featured at the Horror Game Awards 2025, which aired live on December 13.We are grateful to be part of a celebration of horror games alongside many amazing titles and creators. Watch the replay here!You can also check out the Steam page below: The Horror Game Awards 2025 Steam Page Last but not least, wishlist DreadOut 3 on Steam to stay updated and support the game! Thank you for your continued support♡ All the love, :DH
- WE'RE HEADING TO GAMESCOM 2025! - 10 August 2025
Köln, we’re bringing the undead with us!This August, we’re packing our bags, our ghosts, and our best nervous smiles, and crawling all the way to gamescom 2025 in Köln!From August 20–24, we’ll be there to meet you, lurking among the crowds and making eye contact when you least expect it. We'd be happy to show you what we’ve been working on, and let you get a feel for it. Swing by, and say hi!Where to find us?Been eager to see where Linda's journey heading? At the Soft Source's booth (Hall 10 - 2 F004g), you’ll get the first ever hands-on with DreadOut 3. A short, sharp slice of the horror we’ve been cooking up. It’s a mini demo… but even small things can linger on you for a quite some time.Or meet us at some more serious settingOf course, horror isn’t all screaming and ghosts, sometimes it’s spreadsheets and schedules.We’ll also be lurking around the B2B area, talking partnerships, proj…
- DHXP 2025 Anniversary event - 14 May 2025
Thank you for sticking with us all these years! It's been over a decade since we began this journey, as this month marks eleven years of Digital Happiness' first-ever launched title, DreadOut. What started as a small spark has grown into a world of stories and shared memories with you, our beloved players. Everything we've built was made with passion, sleepless nights, and LOTS of coffee. And through it all, you've been there playing, supporting, and believing in us. DHXP is the pulse of everything we’ve created so far. And to this day, it has always been more than a celebration, it’s a thank you, a look back, and a vision of what lies ahead. And for you, thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or you just stumbled into our world someway somehow, we're glad you're here. Then what lies beyond the 11th year? This is the fun part. Currently,…
