- Demo Removal – September 14 - 12 September 2026
Hi everyone! We extended the demo by request. Because of the noticeable quality gap between the demo and the full game, we've decided to take it down for a long while (maybe for good). It will be removed on September 14 at 4:00 AM EST. Thanks to everyone who played and gave us feedback!
- Another QoL & Bug Fix Update - 12 September 2026
Signs added, you can now place signs. Thrown items and shot arrows now travel more smoothly. New crosshair added for the Crossbow. Some trader items now have stock limits and only restock at set times. Fixed Crossbow arrows sometimes appearing to come from the wrong side of the screen. Fixed a bug where players joining late could get stuck due to a bad timeout flag. Fixed the Blowgun dart not being craftable. Fixed clients far from the lobby host being unable to break items with arrows. Fixed players clipping into objects when the maze finished rotating. Fixed items not syncing properly with the rotating maze. Fixed item-giving NPCs sometimes playing a walking animation while standing still. Fixed the Machete dealing no damage on throw.
- Early Access Update [v0.58] - Patch Notes - 11 September 2026
Improved Swamp Layer visuals and gameplay.Added poisonous mushrooms to Swamp Layer.Added traders to Swamp Layer.Increased enemy density in Swamp Layer.Red-light doors in Junkyard layer can now be opened by shutting down generators.Players who climb on top of the maze are now punished.Sleeping more than 2 times in a row is now blocked.Added stuffy, damp environments.Fixed a maze-related achievement unlocking before its task was completed.Fixed some localization errors.Prices increased for ammo traders.Fixed items breaking on impact when dropped, even with no force applied.
- Another QoL & Bug Fix Update - 8 September 2026
Fixed the delay issue in voice chat. Optimized voice chat on the server side. The default push-to-talk key in voice chat is now X. (It was previously J, which conflicted with the Monster Scream skill.) Fixed an issue where you would sometimes stay in the game even after losing connection. Fixed texture issues on NPCs. Improved the censorship on characters. Fixed an issue that prevented players joining as clients from farming. Improved the filter icon in the Craft and Build UI. Fixed localization issues in the Notepad.
- Early Access Update [v0.57] - Patch Notes - 6 September 2026
Update Notes: You can now see recipes at the mixer station.You can now clean placed marks by pouring water on them. (Look at them with bottles)You can now access ammo for weapons that use various bullet types in your inventory and switch/prioritize it with R.Converting Metal Scrap to Metal Ore at the smelter now requires 10 metal scrap.Fixed issues occurring in the Bunker 1 interior.Balanced the guns found on Layer 1.Fixed an issue where reviving someone showed your name on screen instead of the revived player's name.Added Impact Grenade, which now detonates shortly after impact, or instantly if it hits an enemy.Fixed various animation sync issues.Added animations to the Worm Teleporter.Character's mouth now moves more accurately when you speak.You can now crouch jump in the air.Fixed an issue where Suicide Bomb Vest users sometimes didn't die.Fixed a rare bug that made dropped items in…
- QoL & Bug Fix Update - 4 September 2026
Thrown arrows and melee weapons now properly align with enemy hitboxes. You can now drop your bandage for a teammate while injured/downed using the 'G' / 'D-Pad Down' key. Added a "Toggled Run" option to Gameplay settings. You no longer have to hold the sprint key. Improved the gas mask overlay. Fixed monsters occasionally spawning inside walls on Layers 2 and 3. Fixed injured/downed players being able to walk while entering/exiting water. Fixed injured/downed players getting permanently stuck in ragdoll state. Fixed unbalanced creature spawn rates on Layer 1.
- Hotfix Update - 2 September 2026
Fixed the exit from the Swamp layer. Fixed a loot issue in the Swamp layer. Fixed issues occurring at the Cave interior exit. Improved gamepad input icons. Fixed UI issues with the Worm Teleporter. Fixed an issue where injecting a friend wouldn't give them an empty injector. Fixed object & collision issues in the Junkyard layer.
- Early Access Update [v0.55] - Patch Notes - 2 September 2026
Update NotesFixed entry issues on layer 3, you can now enter without any problems.Added a quick-access menu for using your ability. (PC: Capslock, Gamepad: L1/LB)You can now easily remove your distant teleporters by walking up to one of your teleporters.Added some effects to buildable teleporters.Fixed a bug where loot would sometimes fall underground when digging soil with a shovel.Enemies are now smarter.Fixed a bug where skills became unusable after a Quick Time Event.Loot drops are now more balanced.Turning off generators now prevents gates from closing.Fixed a bug causing your markers to disappear.Fixed several issues with the Sliding ability.Large Backpack can now be crafted.Improved the /imstuck command.Fixed the effect on generators in the Jungle maze layer.Fixed an issue where door frames didn't appear in categories.Improved the Prologue.Improved gamepad support, skills can now…
- Patch Notes: Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements - 31 August 2026
Fixed an issue where friends' save data was lost when saving in singleplayer after playing and saving together in multiplayer. Fixed a UI bug that occurred when crafting item quantities exceeded 255. Fixed lighting issues with the Wall Torch. Fixed a bug where players were teleported into the clouds when exiting a cave. Fixed an issue where players could fall through the floor in an interior area. Fixed an issue where the character became controllable while adjusting control settings during gameplay. Fixed an issue in solo mode where hunger and thirst continued to increase while the game was paused. Ores produced by the Smelter now stack properly. Fixed an issue where lobbies created by players in distant regions were not visible. Fixed an issue where the Worm Teleporter detached from the maze floor and drifted away on its own. Fixed an issue where the maze continued to rotate even afte…
- Hotfix Update - 30 August 2026
Players who joined the lobby later were having trouble using the crossbow. Fixed. Added an option to disable input delay: Settings → Controls → Look Input Smoothing. Bronze item blueprints were not unlocking properly. Fixed. Some structures were displaying with incorrect orientations. Fixed. Fixed the localization for Corn Seeds.
- Early Access Update - 30 August 2026
Added mines/caves to Layer 2 (Jungle)!Added the highly requested auto-save feature. You can now adjust the save interval or disable it entirely in the Gameplay Settings. (Default: every 45 minutes.) Fixed an issue where trees were not appearing properly.Fixed an issue where players who joined the game later could not use their inventory or the Quick Item Use feature.Fixed an issue where players were unable to remove Worn Teleporters, even when they wanted to.Added the /imstuck command to the Text Chat UI to help players get unstuck. Thank you so much for your support! We’re listening to your feedback, suggestions, and criticism.
- Hotfix Update is Live! - 29 August 2026
We just pushed a hotfix update. Here's what's new:Fixed an issue where Wooden and Stone arrows couldn't be craftedFixed voice lines for several NPCsRebalanced lootFixed sound issues in the new sewer interiorRebalanced creature spawnsFixed an issue where players other than the lobby leader couldn't take items from NPCs in friend lobbiesFixed NPCs talking too fastFixed missing sound effects on teleport trapsFixed an issue where entering interiors would sometimes immediately kick you back outsideFixed the glass piece in the Prologue not being added to your inventory when picked upAdded a message that now appears when heading to the maze gate at night from the safe zone, warning that the gates are closed and you need to sleepFixed the giant rat sometimes launching you underground Our next update will focus on the caves found on Layer 2.Cheers!
- Demo Removal - Thank You! - 28 August 2026
The Inferno Protocol demo will be removed from Steam in 1 hour. Now that we've launched into Early Access, the demo has served its purpose, but we want to sincerely thank everyone who played it, reported bugs, and shared feedback. You helped shape the game into what it is today. The adventure continues in early access now, see you there!
- Inferno Protocol Launches into Early Access on August 28th and Demo Coming Down - 20 August 2026
Hey everyone! Our game launches on August 28th. Thank you so much for all the feedback you gave us, we managed to implement a lot of it. You've been a huge source of motivation for us, so thank you for everything.The whole team is really excited and we hope you like what we've put together. Our Early Access roadmap: Since we're launching into Early Access, we're taking the demo down on August 27th (we can push this date back if there's demand for it). We're also working on our launch trailer right now, we'll probably share it tomorrow.
- Demo Fix Update - 9 July 2026
Patch Notes Added microphone selection to proximity chat. Fixed issues with proximity chat. Fixed issues with the walkie-talkie. Fixed issues with the quest list. You can now change your screen type from the graphics settings. Fixed a bug that caused you to move when pressing the emote key while organizing your inventory.
- Another Demo Update: Better Building - 6 July 2026
Build System• Improved the overall usability of the build system — thanks for your feedback! - Placed objects now show their facing direction. - Updated the placement effect for built objects. Creatures & Combat• The trash eater creature (the crocodile-like enemy in the maze) now explodes if fed dynamite, grenades, etc. - Fixed brass knuckles effects and corrected recipe errors. Bug Fixes• Fixed an issue where other players' names weren't visible. - Fixed various physics bugs. - Fixed an issue where heavily injured players would stand back up immediately after exiting a ladder. - Fixed an issue causing falls through certain interiors. - Fixed an issue where players sometimes couldn't get back up after being stunned. - Fixed an issue where some initial quests couldn't be progressed on first entry. - Fixed missing ambient sounds in the Prologue. - Fixed various localization issues.
- Demo Combat Update: Better Hit Feedback - 2 July 2026
Combat Update — Better Hit Feedback Highlights Melee combat got a full feedback overhaul: every hit now looks and feels like it lands. Zombies react to where you hit them, flinch when you interrupt them, and fall in the direction of your killing blow. Gameplay Changes Melee Combat Feel Impact camera punch — landing a melee hit now gives a quick FOV kick; heavy attacks hit noticeably harder than light ones. Hitstop — your swing and the enemy you strike both freeze for a split second on impact, giving every hit real weight. Works seamlessly in multiplayer. Swing trail effect — melee weapons now leave a slash effect through the air as you swing. Impact shockwave — striking flesh with certain weapons triggers a shockwave burst at the point of impact. Zombie Hit Reactions Locational damage reactions — zombies now respond to where you hit them: headshots and body shots each play their own rea…
- Major Update: Demo Content Update - 1 July 2026
Update Log — June 4 → July 1, 2026 New Content New Weapons & Items Brass Knuckle added Wrist Watch (functional UI) Leather Flask (empty & filled) Wall Torch (placable) Small Scrap Rack New Clothing Cowboy Hat Loin Cloth Leather Shoes Round Glasses Belt Bag Snatcher Backpack New Enemy: Giant Rat New creature with chase, attack, grab, and roaming states Grabs and holds the player — requires escape New Areas Many new interiors added throughout the maze Sewer interior with multiple exits & enters Trade interiors added to NPC safe zones Improved interior system overall Some interiors have creatures inside during the day; they leave at night — perfect opportunity for looting New Systems Cooking System (Redesign) Cooking system rebuilt from scratch to reduce network overhead Campfire and cooking table both supported Food can be cooked, overcooked (burnt), or eaten raw with consequences Noteboo…
- Demo Content Update — Coming Tomorrow - 1 July 2026
A big content update is arriving tomorrow for the Inferno Protocol Demo. Here's a quick look at what's coming:New Content New weapons, clothing, and items — including the Katana, Shotgun, Brass Knuckle, Wrist Watch, Belt Bag, and more.New Enemy: Giant Rat A new creature that chases, attacks, and grabs the player. Escape before it's too late.New Areas Many new interiors added throughout the maze, including sewer areas and trade interiors. Some interiors have creatures inside during the day — they leave at night, making it the perfect opportunity for looting.New Systems Cooking System redesign, Notebook (draw and share with other players), Trade System with NPC merchants, Quest System, and hidden Sound Recordings to uncover the story.Gameplay Craft using items directly from chests and stashes, quick item use while in inventory, fire barrels that extinguish in rain, and much more.100+ bugs…
- Thank You — Plus What's Coming to the Demo - 20 June 2026
Thank you all so much for checking out the Inferno Protocol demo during Steam Next Fest! 🙏 Seeing this many of you trapped in the maze together has been an incredibly emotional moment for our small team. We genuinely can't thank you enough. What's coming to the demo We'll be bringing more content from the full game into the demo, including: A quest board Improved Prologue based your feedbacks Trader NPCs New interiors in the maze A brand-new creature New Melee Items Fixes We've also fixed most of the issues you reported during Next Fest — thank you for all the feedback and bug reports. It helps us more than you know. If you're enjoying your time in the maze, wishlisting Inferno Protocol means the world to a team our size. ❤️ See you in the maze. — Tektonic Interactive
