- Update 0.5.1 | Swamp of Insanity DLC News - 27 August 2026
Hello! Update 0.5.1 has been released for Eclipse Anomaly Research; I will also be revealing details about the upcoming Swamp of Insanity DLC.What's New:Added Casual Anomaly Research Mode.Post Processing Adjustments (The Painted Smile + Base Game)Casual Mode Adjustments.Adjustments to gameplay systems.Menu Fixes.Eclipse Anomaly Research - Swamp of Insanity DLC News:Swamp of Insanity will be the 2nd DLC to release for Eclipse Anomaly Research & will be free much like The Painted Smile. Timothy Reeds takes the lead in DLC 2, taking place before the events of the main story. Timothy Reeds becomes infected by the swamps bog & must rush to put together a cure, witness the night where it all began & discover how the swamp monster came to be. Swamp of Insanity is planned for a late September release & will be completely free!DLC Roadmap:Eclipse Anomaly Research is planned to have 3 DLCs in tot…
- Update 0.5.0 | The Painted Smile DLC Available Now! - 30 July 2026
Hello!Eclipse Anomaly Research – The Painted Smile DLC is now available FREE for everyone!The DLC launches alongside Update 0.5.0, which brings a variety of fixes and improvements to the base game.To celebrate the release, Eclipse Anomaly Research is also on sale!Eclipse Anomaly Research – The Painted SmileTaking place weeks after the main story, a new protagonist, Haylee Myers, is sent to an abandoned hotel after the ERU determines that an anomaly outbreak has occurred.Survive 5 nights until extraction while investigating and reporting anomalies. But Haylee must also keep a terrifying new threat at bay if she hopes to make it out alive.FeaturesNew locationNew protagonist: Haylee MyersAnomaly-focused gameplayNew AI threat: "The Jestress"Update 0.5.0Improvements & FixesMenu improvementsFixed ESC sometimes not working in menusFixed the "Anomaly Purge" upgrade UI mismatchContent Manager im…
- Casual Mode Update 0.4.7 | DLC Reveal - 13 July 2026
Hello! A new update is now live for Eclipse Anomaly Research. I will also be revealing details about the upcoming DLC Story Expansion!What's New:New Casual ModeImproved Game Saving SystemFixed an issue that caused the ending to not display correctlyAdjusted quotas in some modesFoliage adjustmentsMinor bug fixesCasual Mode:The new Casual Mode is designed for players who prefer a more relaxed story experience.Casual Mode features linear nights with no randomized stages like Normal Mode. Quotas have been reduced, and the mode includes 5 nights instead of the 10 nights found in Normal Mode.The same story completion achievements can be unlocked in both Casual Mode and Normal Mode.ECLIPSE ANOMALY RESEARCH — THE PAINTED SMILE DLCI am excited to reveal that Eclipse Anomaly Research will be receiving a free story expansion DLC!The Painted Smile takes place after the events of the main story and…
- Investigation Update 0.4.6 - 18 June 2026
Hello!Eclipse Anomaly Research has been updated, bringing the new Investigation Mode along with numerous performance improvements.What's NewField Modes MenuAdded the new Field Modes menu.Investigation ModeAdded Investigation Mode.Fixes & ImprovementsMain menu buttons have been scaled up for improved readability.Cameras now render to a single render texture for improved GPU performance.View distance has been reduced from 70 to 45 for better performance.Fixed a menu crash that occurred on some devices.Foliage has been optimized to improve performance.Terrain view distance has been reduced to improve performance on older GPUs.Adjustments have been made to post-processing effects.Achievements have been localized.The Upgrade Shack now displays missing upgrades caused by Anomaly Research.What's NextThe next major update for Eclipse Anomaly Research will introduce a story DLC featuring a new l…
- Update 0.4.6 - 18 June 2026
Hello! Eclipse Anomaly Research has been updated, bringing the new Investigation Mode along with numerous performance improvements. Fixes & Improvements Added Investigation Mode. Main menu buttons have been scaled up for improved readability. Cameras now render to a single render texture for improved GPU performance. View distance has been reduced from 70 to 45 for better performance. Fixed a menu crash that occurred on some devices. Foliage has been optimized to improve performance. Terrain view distance has been reduced to improve performance on older GPUs. Adjustments have been made to post-processing effects. Achievements have been localized. The Upgrade Shack now displays missing upgrades caused by Anomaly Research.
- Development Update Investigation Mode & Performance - 14 June 2026
Hello! I wanted to provide an update on the future of Eclipse Anomaly Research while also addressing some issues that players have reported.Performance UpdateI want to take a moment to acknowledge the performance issues some players have experienced, particularly on lower-end PCs. I’ve been closely monitoring feedback, and it’s clear that optimization is an area that needs improvement. Performance optimization is currently one of my highest priorities, and I’m actively working on changes designed to improve frame rates, reduce stuttering, and provide a smoother experience across a wider range of hardware. These optimization improvements are planned to be released alongside the upcoming Investigation Mode update, with additional fixes and improvements continuing afterward as needed. Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and performance reports. Your reports have been extremely…
- Emergency Hot Fix - 8 June 2026
Hello everyone, the following has been fixed in Eclipse Anomaly Research: General Fixed Graphics tab in wizard not having a next button preventing progression. I apologise for allowing this bug to slip under my nose. I will do better at detecting these kinds of issues from now on. I am also aware there may be performance & crashing issues on lower end devices which I will be rolling out patches to address. Thank you for your understanding.
- Update 0.4.0 - 6 June 2026
The following has been updated in Eclipse Anomaly Research General Tutorial Added back Improvements to the Tutorial Door markers added to know where to stand when opening doors Fixed Survival Mode not tracking high score Graphics tab added to the setup wizard Flashlight usage increased from 0.1x to 0.3x Auto resolution on setup Research reporter auto opens when anomaly quota is met. \ More updates to come! Thank you!
- Minor Patch #2 - 3 June 2026
General Increased font atlas to fix remaining Chinese characters displaying as boxes. Temporarily removed the interactive tutorial. The interactive tutorial has some issue that will require the mode to be reworked, due to this problem the tutorial will be removed temporally. Players will not be left stranded as the night helper remains in the game to guide players on night 1 of story-mode or perma-death mode. thank you!
- ECLIPSE ANOMALY RESEARCH NOW OUT - 2 June 2026
Eclipse Anomaly Research is now here!After months of development, I’m excited to finally announce that Eclipse: Anomaly Research is now available! :DStep into the role of Ivy Summers, a researcher sent to investigate a mysterious swamp plagued by anomalies. Monitor security cameras, document strange events, manage limited resources, and survive the growing threat lurking within the fog!What started as a small project eventually grew into something much larger, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who followed the game’s development, shared feedback, and supported the project along the way!Thank you for being part of this journey!!
- Minor Patch #1 - 2 June 2026
A hotfix has been deployed for Eclipse Anomaly Research; the following has been fixed: General Fixed UI displaying boxes in Chinese. Fixed an issue with Russian text overlapping on menu. Fallback fonts.
- Demo Final Patch | Full Release Preparation - 2 June 2026
Hello! The Eclipse Anomaly Research Demo has had its final update before release of the full game!General:Fixed: Abandoned shack camera positionMinor fixesReminder that the full release of Eclipse Anomaly Research is 3/06/26, 6:30 AM GMT+10! Thank you!
- Small Patch #5 & New Trailer - 15 May 2026
Hello!The new gameplay trailer for Eclipse Anomaly Research is up! The Demo has also been updated with the following changes:What's New:- Fixed AI path finding not being able to climb certain slopes.- Fixed an issue that made the swamp monster despawn when stunned.- Added extra checks for demo related content.- UI Improvements- Players credits now display liv on the laptop- Night saving has been reworked into a binary system.- Mode preview images changed- Fixed Scanner 2.0 soft lock- Fixed visibility with some text.This may be the final patch before release on 03/06/26, unless game breaking bugs are discovered! Thank you!
- Small Patch #4 - 18 April 2026
Hello! The 2nd part to the previous patch is live!General- Added Night Helper (Night 1 guide)- Tutorial button moved onto the story mode viewer.- Power shack switch now shimmers when interaction is needed.- Clue System has been reworked.- Player UI changes- Hand Scanner now detects nearby clues & will point in the direction of the nearest clue.- Laptop UI touch ups.- Early night stages are no longer random to make it easier for new players.More patches & improvements will be made to the demo until release.Thank you!
- Small Patch #3 - 8 April 2026
Hello! The demo has had a small patch update with a 2nd patch due later on.Added signs around the swamp to avoid players getting lost.Small Environment changes.Player jittering removed.Player system switched back to character controllerUnder the map safety net added. (If the player falls under the map they will be teleported back up into the shack to prevent restarts)NEXT PATCHNext patch will introduce the following.Night Helper System (On Night 1 the game will guide the player)Clue System reworkUI ImprovementsNew UpgradeI also want to remind people that the game does have a tutorial that does run you through the game basics. I highly recommend playing it for the Normal mode. The Anomaly Research mode does not require it.Thank you for your feedback!
- Large Patch #2 - 13 March 2026
Hello! Eclipses demo has been updates & includes the following changes & fixes.General:Changed settings save system switched to binary to stop settings not saving sometimesChanged Upgrades to use binary saves to address a bug where upgrades would not save after buying.Fixed HD Cameras not loading correctly.Night settings have been adjusted to make it easier on late nights.Flashlight radius increased.Player can now swap between the flashlight & scanner whenever they want freelyToo many anomalies active audio changed to not loop.Fixed River Bay not spawning anomalies.The wizard now jumps into the tutorial on fresh installs.Fixed upgrade menu UI not updating sometimes.Normal Mode (Story):Added a clue + Anomaly quota system. If player reaches one quota before the other, the game stage will change to allow the player to complete the rest of their quota.Fixed an issue where some clues would n…
- 500+ Wishlists Thank You! What’s Next for Eclipse - 26 February 2026
Hello!I just wanted to say thank you.Before Next Fest, Eclipse was sitting at around 300 wishlists. Seeing it pass 500+ in just a few days honestly means a lot to me. I’ve been building this game piece by piece, system by system, and watching something that started as a small idea begin to grow into something special has been surreal.Every wishlist genuinely helps more than you probably realize, especially for a solo indie project like this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking an interest in something I’m truly passionate about creating.What’s Next?Before Eclipse’s full release in a few months, the demo will receive one final update to bring it closer to what you can expect from the full game. I’m committed to delivering something immersive, fun, and stable.The next demo update will include:Tutorial improvementsSwamp Monster improvementsIvy voice linesView model improvemen…
- Demo Update Overhaul | Bug fixes & Improvements - 13 February 2026
Hello! It has taken a while but finally is ready, the Eclipse Anomaly Research Demo has been updated, bringing a ton of fixes & improvements! WHATS NEW:Improved scannerUpgrade shack improvementsNew MINI crate upgradeFlashlight improvementsDoor improvementsSwamp monster AI improvementsSwamp monster Root MotionNew swamp monster modelAnimated jump scaresJumps care anomaliesAudio anomaliesNew camera locationNew anomaliesCrate open animationsAnomaly research timer fixedEnd of game stats fixedActive anomalies missed on end displayNew main menuNew Interactive tutorialFixed monster randomly respawningPlayer controller swapped to fixed under the map launchSafety lockdown UI for when grace period activeSwamp Monster now roams around close to the player for easier clue findsClues now drop more frequently Scanners scan speed has been increased.UNDER THE MAP BUG FIXED!I know the under the map bug wa…
- Upcoming Demo Update - New Anomalies, Audio Events & More! - 13 January 2026
Hello! I wanted to share some of the upcoming changes to the demo. There will be big improvements & new additions to make the demo even better!What's Coming?The next update to the demo will add the following:The new swamp monster modelAI Root Motion animationsNew loot crate models & opening animationsSwitched player to old controller system (To stop player launches)New AnomaliesAudio AnomaliesJumpscare AnomaliesVisible shack door locksNight based anomaliesAi ImprovementsAnomalies ImprovementsStability fixes & improvementsThank you for playing the demo & please Wishlist if you enjoyed!Please report bugs or suggestions in the discussions tab of the page for me to see!Thank you!
- Small Patch #1 - 1 January 2026
FIXED addressed an issue where the player would be launched under the map when walking into the edge of small objects.CHANGE adjusted colliders on fences & barrelsIf you experience any issues, please feel free to post them in the discussions tab!Thank you!
