The Fifth Bell Steam news

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• Review score86% positive
• Total reviews7
• Release dateOct 3, 2025
• DeveloperLoop Nexus Games
• PublisherLoop Nexus Games

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Loop Nexus Games Publisher: Loop Nexus Games

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The Fifth Bell Steam news

The Fifth Bell news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Update 1.1.1 — New Chapter & Improvements - 28 November 2025

  - Added Chapter Five. A short platforming level that concludes Mark’s storyline. You will finally learn whether he found his family… or if the truth is something else entirely. Reworked the puzzle in Chapter Three. Instead of simple number matching, players now assemble a small pipe-maze. - Improved Chapter One. Notes have been moved closer to key locations to help players understand their objectives and the dangers ahead. /- Fixed minor bugs and technical issues. The game will continue to grow: chapters will be expanded and refined, and new puzzles and improvements will be added over time. While the original concept was much larger, you can now experience a complete version of Mark’s story. Thank you to everyone who supports The Fifth Bell and leaves feedback it truly helps make the game better.

• Update 1.1.0 - 14 November 2025

  Patch Notes A new small update is now live! In this version: Fixed a bug on the fourth level (the labyrinth) where the story widget did not appear before the level started. It now displays correctly. Added new achievements to the game. Minor internal improvements and maintenance. Thanks for playing and supporting the project! More updates coming soon.

• Update 1.0.9 - 13 November 2025

  Update 1.0.9 - Small Story and Visual Tweaks A small update focused on improving the story presentation and polishing visuals. Some story images have been slightly reworked and refined for better consistency. The stamina (run) bar has been redesigned - it now has a new visual style and no longer bugs out on the first map. Minor fixes and small improvements have also been added. Step by step, The Fifth Bell keeps getting better - thank you for staying with the project and supporting its growth.

• Update 1.0.8 - "Hell Maze" - 7 November 2025

  What's new: Chapter 4 added - "Hell Maze". A playable maze with hellish hounds patrolling the corridors, blocking your way. Hide, run, and make your way through the maze — fully playable from start to finish. Minor improvements and stability fixes. Chapter 4 is still in its initial version and will be refined, but it already creates a tense atmosphere. Your ideas and feedback will help make it even better - leave your thoughts! Thank you for playing and supporting The Fifth Bell - thanks to you, the game continues to grow and improve.

• Update 1.0.7 -“The Little Things Matter” - 6 November 2025

  A small but important update is here! What’s new: Improved visuals - lighting and overall atmosphere have been slightly refined. Minor updates to effects and small environmental details. Optimized performance in several scenes and objects. Fixed minor bugs and inaccuracies. Step by step, the game is becoming more stable and complete. Thank you to everyone who keeps playing, leaving feedback, and supporting The Fifth Bell - it truly helps the project grow.

• Update 1.0.6 — “Hands Up!” - 4 November 2025

  Update 1.0.6 — “Hands Up!” What’s new: The game finally has hands! The hero no longer floats in the air — he’s alive, with real movement. Added camera shake and subtle motion effects to make everything feel more dynamic and immersive. Minor optimization and fixes — trimmed the excess and fine-tuned the details. Chapter 4 is in development. Share your ideas and suggestions — many new features appear thanks to your feedback. Thank you for playing and supporting The Fifth Bell

• Update 1.0.5 — New Locator, Improved Chapters & Weapon System - 27 October 2025

  Warning: It is recommended to delete the game and download it again for proper operation.- Chapter 1 — “The Village” Added a locator for finding items — it works within a 250-meter range, giving both audio and visual feedback (the indicator light glows when you get closer). Added sprint ability — you can now run short distances using stamina. Slightly reduced the size of stones to make searching more challenging, but more intuitive with the locator. The Reaper is now faster, and the time between bell rings has been reduced — making gameplay more dynamic. - Chapter 2 The story is now presented in a comic-style format. Fixed an issue with picking up the lantern — the E key and LineTrace system are now more accurate and reliable. - Chapter 3 — “The Nightmare” The entire chapter has been completely reworked. Added a small puzzle with a code lock. Introduced an underground area and continued…

• We’d Love Your Thoughts! - 10 October 2025

  Thanks to everyone who’s already tried the game and shared their thoughts.Your feedback really helps us understand which direction to take next.If you’ve played through the first two chapters, we’d love it if you left a quick review or told us what you’d like to see improved. It really matters and helps the game grow. The third chapter is currently in development, and it’s going to be different from the previous ones — shaking up the gameplay and bringing some fresh experiences.We want every chapter to feel like a step forward.Thanks for sticking with us and supporting The Fifth Bell.Can’t wait to share the next update with you!

• Minor bugfix - 7 October 2025

  Minor bugfix and stability improvements. Small issues have been resolved to make the gameplay smoother.

• Minor Bugfixes and Optimization: - 5 October 2025

  -FPS Optimization: Tree models in the old village have been replaced to improve performance. European alders have been replaced with chestnut trees, and grass textures have been reduced. As a result, FPS has been stabilized on high settings. -Intro Story Fix: The opening comic (intro cutscene) now plays only once during the first load of the game session. It will no longer appear after restarting within the same session. -General Stability Improvements: Minor issues related to level transitions and object rendering have been fixed.

• Update: 1.0.3 - 5 October 2025

  Technical Update

• Update: 1.0.2 - 4 October 2025

  What’s new in the update: -Level transitions are now smoother — start from a safe room. -Reaper AI bugs fixed. -New gameplay details and minor improvements added. -Story expanded: extended intro scene and additional comics. Thank you all for your feedback! Your comments help me make the game better. Please share your thoughts, suggestions, and video reviews on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms — it really helps the game grow!

• Thank you to everyone who has already tried the game and left feedback — it’s th - 3 October 2025

  Optimization and stability Reworked vegetation and tree textures. This reduced CPU load and improved the overall performance of the game. Now the world looks better and runs more smoothly. Additional fixes were made to increase FPS and overall gameplay smoothness. Atmosphere and visuals Added new visual accents on the maps to make it easier for players to navigate while keeping the sense of mystery intact. Enhanced certain environmental details to make exploration feel more alive and engaging. This is only the beginning: more content, new mechanics, and game expansion are on the way. Thank you for playing and supporting the project!

• The bell has rung... The Fifth Bell is now on Steam! - 3 October 2025

  My new indie horror The Fifth Bell is out on Steam. Darkness and tension await!

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