Carmen Sandiego news & patch notes

VILE has a new boss, and their first devious plot targets the Great Sphinx of Giza. Join forces with Carmen and ACME to stop them before this ancient wonder vanishes for good! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/0447d7de7849295a6cbb6524ef8e4bf10f6062c1.jpg

✈️ New Destinations

Travel to brand new locations around the globe;

• Toronto
  • Casa Loma
  • Kensington Market
• Jaipur
  • Johari Bazaar

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🛠️ Fixes & Features

New Features

• Integrated Helpshift support across all platforms
• Improved controller support on Switch

Performance & Stability

• Fixed low FPS in select FestiVILE areas
• Addressed floating Carmen bug on the Jaipur Luxury Tourist Train

Gameplay & Visuals

• Removed duplicate VILE thug in Ueno Park grappling cutscene
• Resolved Carmen's collision issues with NPCs and trees
• Fixed Fast Eddie B’s IdentiKit animation
• Improved FestiVILE end card readability
• Patched various NPC outfit clipping issues

UI & Localization

• Polished localization for clues and notifications

For more information and to sign up for updates, visit www.carmensandiego-game.com and join the conversation on our social channels: Instagram: @theofficialcarmensandiego X (Twitter): @carmensandiego Facebook: Carmen Sandiego Discord: https://discord.gg/carmensandiego Til Next Crime.

VILE has disrupted Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival, boldly stealing the sacred shinboku tree in broad daylight! Join FestiVILE, a limited-time event running until May 4, and help the world’s greatest thief track down the culprits before the season ends. 🎶 By popular demand, we’ve also added an iconic track to the in-game soundtrack, the Carmen Sandiego Theme Song by Sean Altman and David Yazbek is now live!

✨ New Content

• Hanami FestiVILE

  (Limited-Time Event)
  • Detectives, keep an eye on the Secrets to Discover icon in The ACME Files… If a city suddenly feels a little more festive than usual, maybe with petals in the air, you’re on the right track. 🌸
  • This season’s FestiVILE takes place in Ueno Park, Tokyo, right in the middle of the Sakura Matsuri, that’s the Cherry Blossom Festival!
  • Stroll through the festivities, chat with locals, and keep your eyes peeled. VILE’s left clues scattered among the crowds,
  • Not all clues bloom at the festival itself! Be sure to return to the ACME Files between missions, there may be more secrets hiding in plain sight.
  • New Outfit: Complete the Hanami FestiVILE to permanently unlock Carmen’s Happi outfit in-game!

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• You Know the Words...

  • The Carmen Sandiego Theme Song (ROCK Mix) — “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” — is now in the game!
  • 🎵 Words & music by Sean Altman (Big Sean Music, BMI) and David Yazbek (Yeidlesounds, BMI).

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🛠️ Patch Notes

• Caper Restart Option

  • Made a wrong accusation? You can now restart from the last city instead of starting over entirely

• Identikit Enhancements

  • Incorrect clues now trigger a warning. Sections with errors will be highlighted for clarity.

• UI Tweaks for Investigation Tools

  • The Recon button turns yellow when multiple suspects remain.
  • The Warrant button turns yellow only when one suspect remains.

• Grapple Tutorial Improvements

  • Miss two attempts in a row or stay inactive for 10 seconds? The tutorial will now activate to assist.

For more information and to sign up for updates, visit www.carmensandiego-game.com and join the conversation on our social channels: Instagram: @theofficialcarmensandiego X (Twitter): @carmensandiego Facebook: Carmen Sandiego Discord: https://discord.gg/carmensandiego Til Next Crime.

Gumshoes, you’ve done it again! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve hit 25,000 Wishlists AND achieved our first Discord community milestone of 500 members!

Unlocked Rewards 🎉

✅ Steam Avatars – A set of Carmen Sandiego-themed avatars will be available for the community! ✅ 10% Deluxe Edition Discount on Launch – Steam players will now receive a launch discount on the Deluxe Edition. ✅ Discord Emotes – Our first batch of emotes is live in the server, with more on the way! Keep the Chase Going!

Avatars

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Community Challenge

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/2b289fd5711198c83f8d78e244695343d919238e.jpg We’ve introduced a brand-new Discord Community Challenge, where more milestones mean more exclusive rewards for early members: 🔓 1.5K Members: Team Red Wallpaper 🔓 2K Members: Animated Emotes 🔓 5K Members: Game Team Q&A Video And on the wishlist front, we’re getting closer to the next big reward: 🎉 65K Wishlists: In-game global festivals 🌸 will be introduced in future updates + a 15% Deluxe Edition discount on launch! 🎉100k Wishlists: Unlock a new Casual Carmen skin + a 20% Deluxe Edition discount on launch. How to Participate 📌 Wishlist Carmen Sandiego on Steam to help us reach our next milestone. 📌 Join the Carmen Sandiego Discord and be part of an expanding community of sleuths! 📌 Spread the word! Every wishlist and new member helps unlock more rewards. This is just the beginning, let’s keep the momentum going! 🕵️‍♀️🔎 For more information and updates, visit Carmen Sandiego Official Website and follow us on: Instagram: @theofficialcarmensandiego Twitter: @carmensandiego Facebook: Carmen Sandiego Til Next Crime.

Greetings, Gumshoes! Community Manager Cass here with another Dev Diary update. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on how we brought Carmen Sandiego and her rival, Paper Star, from 2D to 3D. I sat down with our talented concept artists, Jane and Amee, to get the inside scoop on the design process, the creative challenges, and the subtle details that helped shape these iconic characters for their new game environment. Here’s what they had to share about making Carmen and Paper Star come to life in 3D!

Carmen Sandiego: Staying True to the Icon

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/9e910bee9c6a326ef431e0584f74248ed7a1e13d.jpg In bringing Carmen Sandiego to life in 3D, our primary goal was to preserve her iconic look that fans instantly recognize while giving her a fresh take for the game’s immersive environments. Staying true to the sharp, angular style from the Netflix series, we made sure Carmen’s silhouette remained bold and striking, especially with her famous trench coat. We kept the corners of her coat sharp and cartoonish, capturing the essence of her animated design in a new dimension. To achieve a blend of 2D and 3D, we used subtle shading techniques, sticking to simple and flat colors to evoke the original animated feel, while adding just enough depth for Carmen to stand out. We carefully tuned her red palette to pop in a 3D space, highlighting her signature color without losing the smooth, classic animation look. Our goal was to celebrate Carmen’s familiar style, ensuring longtime fans would feel that spark of nostalgia, while making her look just as appealing to new audiences who are meeting her for the first time.

Paper Star: A Dangerous Elegance

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/d733bffbc0ce8522a6906aa5cb6c38cfc6aa06c0.jpg Paper Star’s character design presented a different challenge, blending her delicate and dangerous qualities with a Harajuku-inspired aesthetic. Staying close to her look in the Netflix animated series, we kept her sharp and angular features intact, emphasizing her striking yet elegant style. Our concept artist, Amee, introduced unique details like her ripped stockings and an extra belt, adding a fresh twist to her outfit while retaining her distinct visual identity. These details add layers to Paper Star’s appearance, capturing her unpredictable nature. Her design embraces Japanese influences, not only respecting her roots but also enhancing her individuality in the world of Carmen Sandiego. Balancing her elegance with a hint of danger was key to preserving her character’s essence while giving her a fresh edge for the game.

Our Design Philosophy: Blending Nostalgia with Freshness

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/55fa4aa9dd435d993ceacbbf4be4a15ab1145cbe.jpg For both Carmen and Paper Star, we approached the 3D transition with a commitment to their Netflix-inspired stylization. Our aim was to capture their animated essence while adding just enough detail to make them feel at home in the game’s environments. Every decision was made with long-time fans in mind, preserving the nostalgic appeal of the beloved scarlet-clad super thief, while introducing subtle updates to welcome new fans into the Carmen Sandiego universe. These aren’t the only characters joining the world of Carmen Sandiego! Who else will be making an appearance? Guess you’ll have to play to find out. The infamous globetrotter is releasing on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam March 4 2025. Pre-Orders for Console are available now! Don’t forget to wishlist on Steam. For more information and to sign up for updates, visit www.carmensandiego-game.com and join the conversation on our social channels: Instagram: @theofficialcarmensandiego X (Twitter): @carmensandiego Facebook: Carmen Sandiego Discord: https://discord.gg/carmensandiego See you out there, gumshoes!

We hit 10K Wishlists! Thanks to your support, the Team VILE Device Wallpaper is now available for download. Get them below! Desktop {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/de61c05bb0a23393c9a65198ff7a719ef5f079ac.jpg Mobile {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/57cc8e160a31cbbc7e7dc305a3a3c86d340e37f9.jpg Keep going, gumshoes! Let’s hit the next milestone! 🕵️‍♀️

HOW IT WORKS

We’ve set wishlist milestones for Carmen Sandiego. Each milestone comes with exclusive rewards for the community, adding even more excitement to the journey ahead. By adding the game to your wishlist, you’ll help us hit these goals and unlock the rewards for everyone to enjoy when the game launches. Every wishlist counts—let’s hit these milestones together! MILESTONE GOALS {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45192987/0d1cee6ce6aed3b4643325e8c27d9e9e2a644e81.jpg

• 10,000 Wishlists: Unlock official Carmen Sandiego wallpapers for the community! ✅
• 25,000 Wishlists: Unlock Carmen Sandiego-themed Steam avatars + a 10% deluxe edition discount on launch.
• 65,000 Wishlists: Celebrate global festivals in-game like the Sakura Festival and Dia de los Muertos + a 15% deluxe edition discount on launch.
• 100,000 Wishlists: Unlock a new Casual Carmen skin + a 20% deluxe edition discount on launch.

Important Notes

Festivals Update: Global festivals will be introduced in timed future updates, adding vibrant cultural events to the game. Bonus Carmen Skin: This in game cosmetic will be unlocked for all players during the first major game update—no extra steps required!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Add Carmen Sandiego to your Steam wishlist.

Spread the word! Share the news with friends and fellow fans to help us hit those milestones.

Keep an eye on our social channels for updates on our progress and new announcements. Are you ready to join the chase? Wishlist now and help us unlock amazing rewards! For more information and updates, visit Carmen Sandiego Official Website and follow us on: Instagram: @theofficialcarmensandiego Twitter: @carmensandiego Facebook: Carmen Sandiego

Hey Gumshoes!

As we gear up for the highly anticipated return of Carmen Sandiego, we’re thrilled to launch a Community Challenge to celebrate with our incredible global community. Together, we can unlock some fantastic rewards for all players as we hit wishlist milestones! Whether you're a veteran of the chase or joining Carmen's adventures for the first time, here's how you can get involved and make your mark: ________________________________

HOW IT WORKS

We’ve set wishlist milestones for Carmen Sandiego. Each milestone comes with exclusive rewards for the community, adding even more excitement to the journey ahead. By adding the game to your wishlist, you’ll help us hit these goals and unlock the rewards for everyone to enjoy when the game launches. Every wishlist counts—let’s hit these milestones together! ________________________________

MILESTONE GOALS

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• 10,000 Wishlists: Unlock official Team VILE wallpapers for the community!
• 25,000 Wishlists: Unlock Carmen Sandiego-themed Steam avatars + a 10% discount on launch.
• 65,000 Wishlists: Celebrate global festivals in-game like the Sakura Festival and Dia de los Muertos + a 15% discount on launch.
• 100,000 Wishlists: Unlock a bonus in-game Carmen Skin + a 20% discount on launch.

Important Notes Festivals Update: Global festivals will be introduced in timed future updates, adding vibrant cultural events to the game. Bonus In-game Carmen Skin: This in game cosmetic will be unlocked for all players during the first major game update—no extra steps required! ________________________________

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Add Carmen Sandiego to your Steam wishlist.

Spread the word! Share the news with friends and fellow fans to help us hit those milestones.

Keep an eye on our social channels for updates on our progress and new announcements. Let’s work together to make Carmen Sandiego’s return the global celebration it deserves! 🕵️‍♀️🌍 Are you ready to join the chase? Til Next Crime!