- Patch Notes #3 (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit - 25 June 2025
Hi everyone, We’ve just pushed out another small update aimed at improving polish, clarity, and overall player experience. Thank you again for all the thoughtful feedback and support. It really means the world to our small team. Bug Fixes & Improvements: Fence Collision Fixes Improved collision handling on several fences to prevent unintended movement issues and improve exploration flow. New: Disclaimer Page Added a brief disclaimer screen at the start of the game to provide context and content warning, ensuring a more informed experience for players. Dialogue Polish Refined and adjusted dialogue timing, formatting, and presentation for better pacing and immersion during key story moments. If you notice anything else while playing, don’t hesitate to drop us a note on the Steam Community Hub or via socials. Your feedback helps us keep improving! —Storytale Team
- Patch Notes #2 (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit - 20 June 2025
Bug Fixes & Improvements:Additional Collision Fixes More collision issues across the map have been resolved to ensure smoother exploration.Dialogue Bug Fix Fixed a bug where clicking outside the choice area could unintentionally skip or end conversations early.Puzzle Item Visual Update Improved the visual clarity of puzzle targets by adjusting their materials. It's now easier to see which item belongs where.Performance Optimization Optimized triangle counts and assets to reduce FPS drops, especially during cinematics and when using Ultra settings.New: Social Contact Button We’ve added a social button on the main menu to make it easier for you to reach us, follow updates, or connect with the team.As always, let us know if you encounter any new issues via the Steam Community Hub. We’re continuing to polish the game with your help.—Storytale Team
- Patch Notes #1 (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit - 20 June 2025
BUILD VERSION 1998Fixes and Improvements:Steam Achievement Fix Resolved an issue where some achievements were not unlocking as intended.Collision Bug – Blue Tarp Area Fixed a collision problem near the blue tarp that could cause players to clip through or get stuck.Dialogue System Update Dialogue no longer auto-advances. It will now progress when clicked, allowing you to control the pacing.Lamp Switch Interaction Increased the hitbox size for the lamp trigger switch to make it easier to interact with.We appreciate your continued support. If you encounter any issues, feel free to report them through the Steam Community Hub.Storytale Team
- Patch Notes #1 20/06/2025 - 20 June 2025
Hi everyone, We’ve just released a small patch to fix a few bugs and improve the overall experience. Thank you for all the feedback and reports, it’s been incredibly helpful. BUILD VERSION 1998 Fixes and Improvements: Steam Achievement Fix Resolved an issue where some achievements were not unlocking as intended. Collision Bug – Blue Tarp Area Fixed a collision problem near the blue tarp that could cause players to clip through or get stuck. Dialogue System Update Dialogue no longer auto-advances. It will now progress when clicked, allowing you to control the pacing. Lamp Switch Interaction Increased the hitbox size for the lamp trigger switch to make it easier to interact with. We appreciate your continued support. If you encounter any issues, feel free to report them through the Steam Community Hub. Storytale Team
- Graveyard Visit Gone Wrong! (THE LINGERING) GRAVEYARD VISIT IS NOW AVAILABLE! - 19 June 2025
In (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit, play as Eki, an 11-year-old boy visiting his late father’s grave with his mother. There, he meets Tomy, a local boy who seems to know a lot about the village, including the dark rumors surrounding the sacrificial ritual, a wealth-seeking ritual said to involve sacrificing a child…Haunted by doubt, Eki begins to suspect that this graveyard visit might be somewhat related to the ritual, especially knowing his mother has been struggling financially since his father’s death.Who should Eki trust? You decide. Wishlist (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit
- Polishing more nightmare fuel. Brace yourself! - 13 June 2025
I'm not a coward!Tomy dared me to visit the graveyard at midnight. He thinks I would be afraid.I showed up at the graveyard, and he was there, mocking me.I can't stand him making fun of me, so I walked throughout the graveyard.Nothing could go wrong, right? That's what I thought at first, Until...
- (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit coming real soon. Wishlist now! - 10 June 2025
Gameplay Clip - I hear someone crying in my room... Should I open the door?I hear a noise coming from my room. As I get closer, I can hear it more clearly... someone's crying. Inside my room.I vaguely recognize her voice...I don’t know why I did that, but my hand slowly reaches for the door handle. And when I open the door, my heart nearly stops.She’s there. Waiting for me....(The Lingering) Graveyard Visit coming real soon. Wishlist now!
- Have you heard of "Tumbal Anak"? - 1 June 2025
During the conception phase of the game, we came across a disturbing story about “Tumbal Anak” within a horror story submission from our community. This whole thing about "Tumbal Anak" is something we can’t stop thinking about... “Tumbal” roughly translates to sacrifice or offering. “Anak” means child. Together: Tumbal Anak, a child sacrifice. In certain black magic practices, especially the more extreme versions of pesugihan (rituals seeking wealth or fortune), the spirit granting riches sometimes demands a life in return. Most of the time, this means an animal, symbolic suffering, or in rare cases… a human soul. And in the darkest cases? The soul of a child, sometimes even the practitioner’s own child. Why children? In these myths, children are seen as pure, unblemished, and incredibly valuable to spirits. Giving one up is considered the ultimate show of loyalty, and in return, the pr…
- NEW EPISODE OF THE LINGERING SERIES! - 23 May 2025
(The Lingering) is an episodic atmospheric horror series, inspired by true horror events and urban legends in Indonesia. Each episode tells the unsettling stories of those who cross paths with the lingers. THE STORY In (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit, play as Eki, an 11-year-old boy visiting his late father’s grave with his mother. There, he meets Tomy, a local boy who seems to know a lot about the village—including the dark rumors surrounding the sacrificial ritual, a wealth-seeking ritual said to involve sacrificing a child… Haunted by doubt, Eki begins to suspect that this graveyard visit might be somewhat related to the ritual, especially knowing his mother has been struggling financially since his father’s death. Are you brave enough to seek out the truth? Wishlist (The Lingering) Graveyard Visit, now!
