SEVERANCE Steam news

• Latest observed players8 · 25 September 2026 - 23:47:45 UTC
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• Review score73% positive
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• Release dateOct 31, 2025
• DeveloperSykes Games
• PublisherSykes Games

Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Sykes GamesPublisher: Sykes Games

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SEVERANCE Steam news

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• SEVERANCE v0.9.2.0 - ROAD TO 1.0 - 25 September 2026

  SEVERANCE v0.9.2.0 - ROAD TO 1.0Another update is now live as we continue pushing SEVERANCE towards full release.v0.9.2.0 focuses on improving Ghost AI behaviour, adding more opportunities for scares and photo rewards, alongside another round of bug fixes and quality of life improvements.NEW CONTENTNew Ghost EventThe Ghost AI has received a new Ghost Events, adding more variety to encounters throughout a contract.This is a Shadow Ghost eventGHOST BEHAVIOUR CHANGESGhost AI is now blinded by stunsStunning the Ghost during a hunt will now temporarily cause it to lose track of the player it is chasing.Previously, a stun could stop the Ghost momentarily while it continued tracking its target. This change should make successful stuns considerably more useful and give players a better opportunity to escape or reposition.Ghost Screech removed from Ghost AIThe Ghost Screech ability has been remo…

• SEVERANCE v0.9.1.0 - Road to Full Release - 19 September 2026

  SEVERANCE v0.9.1.0This update continues the Road to 1.0 with more replayability, new objectives, and another ability for the Ghost Player.NEW CONTENT52 Weekly ChallengesAdded 52 new Weekly Challenges on a constant rotation.A new challenge will be available every week, giving players additional objectives to work towards throughout the year.New Side Missions Two new Side Missions have been added:Salt: Have the ghost step in Salt.Holy Water: Stun the ghost using Holy Water.New Ghost Ability - Electronic DisruptGhost Players can now activate Electronic Disrupt.When used, nearby electronic equipment will become inactive for 6 seconds.This gives the Ghost Player another way to interrupt investigations, disrupt evidence gathering, and create opportunities during hunts.CHANGESVideo CameraNight Vision has been removed from the Video Camera.Players were commonly using Night Vision in an attempt…

• SEVERANCE v0.9.0.0 - MAJOR UPDATE #2 Road to Full Release - 15 September 2026

  SEVERANCE v0.9.0.0 - MAJOR UPDATE #2Road to Full ReleaseThe road to SEVERANCE 1.0 continues.v0.9.0.0 is Major Update #2 and brings another huge round of changes focused on rebuilding older systems, improving usability, polishing multiplayer, and preparing the game for full release.One of the biggest changes this update is the complete overhaul of the Lobby Laptop and Player Tablet. The old Main Menu has now been removed entirely, with almost everything moved into the physical laptop inside the lobby.There are also major improvements to the Multiplayer lobbies, loadouts, customization, controller support, and general gameplay polish.NEW LOBBY LAPTOPThe Lobby Laptop has been completely rebuilt from scratch with an entirely new interface and system.New Laptop FeaturesCompletely redesigned Laptop UINew desktop-style operating systemAdded Contract applicationAdded Multiplayer applicationAdde…

• SEVERANCE v0.8.0.0 - MAJOR UPDATE #1 - Road to Full Release - 11 September 2026

  SEVERANCE v0.8.0.0The road to Severance 1.0 has officially begun.v0.8.0.0 is the first in a series of Major Updates leading up to Severance's full 1.0 launch this October.From now until release, these updates will focus heavily on reworking older systems, improving visuals, polishing gameplay, fixing long-standing issues, improving accessibility, and bringing the overall quality of Severance up to where I want it for 1.0.This first update already brings some pretty substantial changes:NEW CONTENT• Completely New First-Person Player The first-person player system has been rebuilt from the ground up. Giving true first person. A unique animation for every single held item.• New Death Animation• New Equipment - Holy Water Holy Water has now been added and replaces Smudge Sticks. This is to target ease of use, no longer requiring a lighter. Each Holy water has 2 sprays. With water physics fo…

• The Swine Head Update v0.7.4.2 - 28 August 2026

  The Swine Head UpdateThis update introduces a brand new Weekly Challenge, a new Ghost model, a small investigation improvement, and kicks off a Double XP Event!New ContentNew Weekly Challenge - The Perfect NightmareA new challenge has been added to the Weekly Challenge rotation.New Ghost Model - The Swine HeadThe Swine Head can now appear during investigations.ImprovementsInvestigation TimerAn Investigation Timer has been added to the in-game tablet, making it easier to keep track of how long your investigation has been running.UV Prints are easier to findUV Prints chance of spawning as been increased to a 35% chance of spawning every 30 seconds (Was 20% every 30 seconds)Double XP EventTo celebrate the update, Double XP is now active!28/08/26 - 02/09/26All XP earned during investigations will be doubled throughout the event.Bug FixFixed a bug that caused UV prints to show up as a pink t…

• Long Double XP Event! - 28 August 2026

  Double XP EventDouble XP is now active!28/08/26 - 02/09/26All XP earned during investigations will be doubled throughout the eventHave fun!

• Update v0.7.5.0 - 18 August 2026

  Update v0.7.5.0This update introduces Singleplayer, a new Tutorial, and this week's Paranormal Media Challenge, alongside a few balance changes and UI improvements.New ContentSingleplayer ModeYou can now play Severance completely solo and offline.TutorialA new tutorial has been added to help new players learn the core mechanics of an investigation.New Weekly Challenge: Paranormal MediaGrab your camera and document the paranormal.Balance ChangesPainting photo value increasedIncreased from $10 → $15.Free Photo CameraThe Photo Camera is provided for free in every run during this week's Paranormal Media challenge.ImprovementsVarious UI improvements and polish.The return pad now only requires players to stand on it, giving a countdown, instead of pressing E

• New Map: Blackwell Farm - 9 August 2026

  Blackwell Farm - New MapThe Blackwell family supplied meat to the town for years. Then, without warning, they disappeared.No goodbyes. No explanation. The farm was abandoned almost overnight.Since then, locals have reported strange noises coming from the property after dark, footsteps, screaming, and what some describe as the sound of pigs squealing from somewhere inside.Now, Blackwell Farm is open for investigation.Explore the farmhouse, barns and surrounding property, uncover what happened to the family, and discover what may still be lurking there.Blackwell Farm is in Severance.

• DOUBLE XP WEEKEND - 8 August 2026

  Double XP is live! All XP earned from completed contracts is doubled for the entire weekend. Anyone who's already claimed this week's challenge reward has been topped up to match. Get in, hunt, and rank up faster. Good luck out there.

• Bug Fix Update v0.7.4.1 - 31 July 2026

  Bug Fix Update v0.7.4.1 New ContentAdded a new hoodie for the latest Severance Partner.Added a new lobby item for the latest Severance Partner.ImprovementsImproved the UI on the Lobby Tablet.The in-game tablet will also receive the same visual rework in an upcoming update.Balance ChangesRemoved one EVP ghost clip that sounded too similar to the Banshee scream.Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Banshee scream EVP could be played by other ghosts.Fixed an issue that prevented the Ghost Player from correctly placing UV evidence.Fixed an issue where the Ghost Player would sometimes fail to cool their current room.Ghost information pages on the tablet now open instantly instead of having a short delay.Fixed a bug where some players who weren't Content Creators had access to the Hoodie

• Severance UV & Temperature Rework Update - 28 July 2026

  Severance - UV & Temperature Rework Updatev0.7.4.0This update reworks both UV evidence and temperature mechanics, while also improving several ghost behaviours, photo rewards, UI elements, and the lobby arcade.🌡️ Temperature ReworkTemperature now responds dynamically to the ghost’s location, its favourite room, and whether the power is on or off.With the power on, the location sits at around 12°C / 54°F.With the power off, the location drops to around 10°C / 50°F.The ghost room constantly loses heat, gradually reaching approximately 3°C / 37°F before hovering around that temperature.Turning off the breaker lowers the temperature throughout the entire location, including the ghost room.The room the ghost is currently occupying will cool noticeably. Once the ghost leaves, that room will gradually warm back up.Freezing temperatures can only occur inside the ghost room once it has fully co…

• Double XP Weekend - Celebrating the Severance Sale! - 24 July 2026

  Double XP Weekend - Celebrating the Severance Sale!To celebrate Severance being on sale, Double XP is now active!Earn 2× XP across all matches and challenges throughout the weekend, the perfect opportunity to level up, climb the ranks, compete on the leaderboards, unlock more rewards, and bring some new investigators into Severance.Players who completed the Weekly Challenge before Double XP was activated will receive a bonus 6,000 XP, ensuring they still receive the full Double XP reward.Double XP ends Monday, July 27 at 10:00 AM BST / 5:00 AM ET.

• Severance - The Arcade Update v0.7.2.0 - 24 July 2026

  Severance - The Arcade Updatev0.7.2.0The Arcade Update introduces a fully playable arcade machine to the customizable lobby, complete with global leaderboards, alongside a Double XP Weekend, new customization content, and several quality-of-life improvements. Space Rock GameA playable Arcade Machine has been added to the lobby customization system.Play Space Rock Game directly from your lobby and compete for the highest score on the new global leaderboards.New ContentAdded a Gold Bar lobby decoration, allowing players to proudly display their riches. Each bar costs $10,000!Double XP Weekend is now active!Players who completed the Weekly Challenge before Double XP began will receive a bonus 6,000 XP, ensuring they still benefit from the event. ImprovementsAdded a Fahrenheit temperature option for the Thermometer.Added an Invert Y-Axis option for mouse controls. Bug FixesFixed an issue wh…

• Severance - Ghost Behaviour Update v0.7.1.0 - 21 July 2026

  Severance - Ghost Behaviour Updatev0.7.1.0This update focuses heavily on ghost consistency, multiplayer reliability, improved readability, and brand new content.👻 Ghost BehaviourGhost abilities now work correctly when controlled by a player.Special hunt speedsStun overridesBreaker, light, and door interactionsUnique ghost tells and behaviours These previously only worked correctly for AI ghosts and are now unified across both AI and player-controlled ghosts.Fixed the Dullahan’s targeting behaviour. It now locks onto one investigator and only selects a new target if that investigator dies or leaves the game.Fixed the Dullahan’s hunt speed not changing correctly depending on whether its target was moving or standing still.Fixed the Yurei, Dullahan, and Thaye hunt thresholds not applying to player-controlled ghosts.Fixed Wraith UV and the Shade’s unique painting not being guaranteed on Ni…

• Bug Fix Update — Following the Major Update - 27 June 2026

  Bug Fix Update — Following the Major UpdateHey everyone,I’ve just pushed a small bug fix update following the recent Major Update. This patch focuses on fixing some issues reported after release and cleaning up a few placement/customisation problems.Fixes included:The radio now plays through the Music Setting in Audio Settings instead of SFX.Shelves now place correctly.Paintings and wallpapers now place correctly.Fixed a bug causing placement issues.Fixed a bug that could cause the wardrobe to disappear.Fixed a bug where jeans would not show the correct selected colour.Fixed a bug where some female tops would not show the correct selected shade.Thanks to everyone who reported these issues. We’ll keep watching feedback and pushing fixes where needed.

• SEVERANCE - Major Update v0.7.0.0 - 26 June 2026

  SEVERANCE - Major Update v0.7.0.0 v0.7.0.0 is the biggest update to SEVERANCE yet. The entire lobby has been rebuilt around a brand-new laptop hub, preset characters are gone in favour of full character customization, and we've laid the groundwork for a customization catalogue that will keep growing with every update. New ContentNew SEVERANCE Logo - A fresh new identity for the game. New Splash Screen - A brand-new intro sequence when you boot up. New Lobby - The lobby has been completely overhauled. Lobby Customization System - A new system for making your lobby your own. New Furniture — New pieces to decorate and personalize the lobby.New Laptop - Your new in-lobby hub for everything (details below). Character Customization - Create and customize your own character from scratch. ImprovementsThe Laptop replaces the old lobby system. Everything now runs through the new laptop — buy equi…

• MAJOR UPDATE INCOMING NEXT WEEK - 18 June 2026

  SEVERANCE - MAJOR UPDATE INCOMING NEXT WEEKI've been quiet for a reason. The biggest update SEVERANCE has ever had drops next week, and it's all about what happens between the scares. New ways to express yourself, new ways to make your space your own, and a brand-new way to run your lobbies. This is a Major Update, and it's only the beginning. Here's what's coming. PLAYER CUSTOMIZATIONYour survivor, your rules. You can now customize your character however you like, dial in the look you want and stop blending into the crowd. Step into the lobby as someone unmistakably you. NEW LOBBY + LOBBY CUSTOMIZATIONThis is a big one. Your lobby is now fully yours to shape, furniture, paintings, couches, the lot. Move it, place it, decorate it, and turn the space into something that actually feels like home (or whatever you want it to be). And it's not just for you. Drop into other players' games and…

• Bug Fixes Update v0.6.1.5 - 17 May 2026

  Bug Fixes Update v0.6.1.5A new small patch is now live, focusing mainly on mission fixes, multiplayer visibility issues, and a few ghost behaviour problems.Bug FixesFixed a bug that caused the Equipment List to not reset after a game.Fixed a bug where non-host players could not see the Laser Grid.Fixed a bug where non-host players could not see Manifest.Fixed a bug that caused the Ghost to not Hunt.Fixed a bug that caused Strey to not leave Ghost Orbs on Nightmare or Severed.Fixed a bug that caused the “Take a Photo of the Ghost” mission to only complete when taken by the host.Fixed a bug that caused the metal prison doors to play a long unlock sound.Fixed a bug that caused Thaye to have LOS speed.Fixed a bug that caused levels to desync across the Leaderboard and Player Cards.Fixed a bug that caused the Leaderboard to inflate levels.Ghost Behaviour ChangesThaye now takes longer to age,…

• Update v0.6.1.4 - 16 May 2026

  Bug Fixes Update v0.6.1.4A new small update is now live, focusing on bug fixes, balance changes, map improvements, and a few gameplay adjustments.New ContentAdded a new Fuse Box model.ImprovementsAdded Ghost Room and Investigation Time to the Match Results screen.Added double doors to the Lounge Room on Tarpon Springs.Players now earn Investigation Bonus. Earning money and XP during a match scaled by time spent. Maxed out at 5 minsAdded a door from the Dining Room to the Living Room on Tarpon Springs.Decreased the size of the Lounge Room on Tarpon Springs.Ghost Behaviour ChangesPoltergeist throw now takes longer - Throw timing increased from 50–90 seconds to 120–160 seconds.Balance ChangesBeginner mode ghost is now 25% slower.Motel map size increased from Medium to Large, affecting sanity drain and hunt duration.Hospital map size increased from Medium to Large.Prison map size increased…

• Bug Fixes Update v0.6.1.3 - 15 May 2026

  Bug Fixes Update v0.6.1.3This update focuses on fixing several issues with Ghost AI, client-side syncing, equipment spawning, and Sunset Studios-specific bugs. EVP detection against Ghost AI has also been improved, making it much more reliable for investigators.Bug FixesFixed a bug where Manifest would sometimes not animate for non-host players.Fixed a bug that caused the same ghost model to keep appearing across rounds.Fixed a bug that sometimes caused equipment to not spawn on Sunset Studios.Fixed a bug that prevented the Ghost AI from entering the truck on Sunset Studios.Added a failsafe that makes the AI teleport back to its ghost room if it gets stuck outside of hunts.Fixed an issue where non-master clients would sometimes see different flicker rates.Fixed a bug where the Ghost could get stuck in a wall near the bathroom on Sunset Studios.Fixed a bug that caused missions to rarely…

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