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We’ve got something for all Crime Scene Cleaner music fans!
We’ve updated the official soundtrack with tracks introduced in our latest game updates (although "Other Girls" from LULU Suicide won't be released until May 8th). This expanded version brings in new pieces that better capture the atmosphere of the latest locations and moments in the game. Plus, they're just plain fun to listen to, right?
On top of that, the full soundtrack is now available on YouTube! You can listen to your favorite tracks anytime, anywhere. If you enjoyed the vibe of the music while cleaning… now you can take it anywhere with you :) You’ll also find additional details about specific tracks in the description section – our sound designer Matik often shares various bits of trivia and behind-the-scenes insights about how particular pieces were created. Check it out!
And if you haven’t picked up the soundtrack on Steam yet, this is a great opportunity to support us a bit extra if you’d like. As always, the soundtrack is also available in a discounted bundle together with the game.
Let us know which track is your favorite!
See ya!
The Devs
Recently, we’ve been getting lots of negative reviews claiming that our game uses AI-generated content. We’ve been responding, clarifying, and explaining this wherever possible – but these claims have grown to a point where we feel the need to address it clearly in one place. So let’s state this as plainly as we can:
Our assets are either created by our artists or come from legally purchased sources (such as the Unity Asset Store and stock photo libraries). This is a completely standard practice in game development, especially for smaller teams. When selecting external assets, we select them under the assumption that they are not AI-generated and we do our best to verify them.
That said, we also want to be honest. We do our best to verify them, but nowadays distinguishing AI from human-made art can be hard. There is always a small chance that something could slip through unintentionally. And that’s exactly why we are open to investigating any concerns.
The best way to do that is via our Discord, directly to our Community Manager. We will investigate it, and if there is any real indication that something might be AI-generated, we will replace it. We do not want AI-generated content in our game.
However, it’s important to highlight something. Many of the assets most frequently accused of being AI – such as the pizzeria logo, paintings shown in community updates, the cleaning lady, or even the voices – have already been thoroughly investigated and proven not to be AI. In many cases, they were either created entirely by our artists or come from sources that predate the rise of generative AI.
This is why we ask you to keep in mind that intuition can be misleading.
We have absolutely no problem with people raising concerns. Please, report anything that looks suspicious to you, we genuinely appreciate that. But what is exhausting and frustrating is seeing negative reviews that confidently claim we are lying, or that something is “100% AI” or “AI slop” or “It’s not rocket science to tell that this is AI”, without any evidence . Even when we provide clear explanations. It’s especially disheartening when, for example, we have credited voice actors, refer directly to them (hey, you can probably easily hire them yourselves!), and still see claims that all voices are AI-generated. It spreads disinformation.
This situation is deeply unfair to our artists, who are the ones most affected by these accusations. These are real people who work hard to create the assets you see in the game. At this point, it feels like the backlash against AI is starting to turn into backlash against actual artists.
They frequently mislabel real, human-made artwork as AI-generated. This shouldn’t be surprising, as AI models are trained on human-created works, so naturally, similarities exist.
Lastly, we want to explain a technique that is often misunderstood — photobashing. Photobashing is a well-established artistic technique that involves combining and manipulating photographs to create a final image. It has been used long before AI existed. In fact, photomontage as a concept dates back as far as the 1850s. Digital photobashing has been widely used in games, films, and concept art for nearly 30 years.
For example, the frequently mentioned image of Kovalsky with his family is not AI-generated. It was created by one of our artists using photobashing. This technique helps us achieve the semi-realistic visual style present in the game.
Unfortunately, because AI has been trained on human artwork, it often mimics similar visual characteristics, which makes distinguishing between the two even harder. So no, intuition based accusations aren't always right.
We do not use AI-generated content (and we don't want to)
Some assets are bought and we do our best to verify them
We verify all reports and take them seriously
We are open to replacing any suspicious (bought) assets if there are enough proofs of an AI use
It is worth contacting us first to verify the asset before raising the alarm, as it may be misleading for others
Fixed elevator in "Alter Ego" which wasn't working with a certain combination of items inside
Optimized truck's physics detection
Corrected unlock descriptions for several skins
Fixed "Holy Wota" skin, which wasn't unlocking after completing "Circle of Friends" on a True Cleaner run
Rebuilt the skin package, so hopefully this should resolve the issue with invisible skin models
Fixed multiple spots in the "Amber Alert" mission where standing near walls caused level to disappear due to occlusion
Fixed hanging female bodies in "Secluded Retreat", which were jerking into the stratosphere when hit with items
The continuation is here. Kovalsky’s story reaches its conclusion in the current chapter, and there’s no better time to jump back in. Return to the mess as new crime scenes await, old threads resurface, and the truth becomes harder than ever to clean away.
Kovalsky thought he could keep things under control. One job after another, one mess cleaned, one secret buried. But the deeper you go, the harder it is to walk away clean. In Act 2, the story reaches its breaking point – with new revelations and consequences that refuse to stay hidden.
This major update expands the game with 5 brand-new missions that push the story forward, leading to the grand finale of Kovalsky’s journey (for now…). Along the way, you’ll unlock new skins to customize your cleaner’s drip, discover new music tracks to collect, and take on new achievements – especially for those who are always chasing the next challenge.
And while this marks the end of our free update roadmap, we’ve got one more thing for you – something many of you have been waiting for. This is not the end of Crime Scene Cleaner. We’re happy to confirm that our upcoming DLC, “Biohazard”, has already been in development for some time. If you’re ready for what comes next, make sure to wishlist it and stay tuned – things are about to get even messier.
Now let's return to the main business. Hop in, Cleaners. Face the filth of Act 2!
Cleaners,
Remember our free update roadmap? You've been asking for a long time about when it would happen, and now we're finally happy to share the news you've been waiting for... The "Act 2" update for Crime Scene Cleaner will be available on March 26th!
This marks the second act in the story of Kovalsky – your favorite (and slightly overworked) crime scene cleaner. Act 2 continues the storyline involving Kovalsky, his daughter Elena (because what exactly happened to her, riiiight?), and the dangerous dealings tied to your favorite mafia boss, Big Jim.
And yes. It’s the conclusion of Kovalsky’s story. Well, at least for now 😉
5 brand-new missions that push the story forward
Story continuation and grand finale of Kovalsky’s journey (for now…)
New unlockable skins to customize your cleaner's drip
New music tracks to collect
New achievements, especially for our beloved players who are always looking for new challenges
Before the update drops, on Monday, March 23, we’re hosting a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with the director of Crime Scene Cleaner! He’ll be hanging out on our Discord server on the text chat for the whole day, ready to answer your most bizzare questions and share insights into development.
Make sure to join our Discord and be part of the conversation! Or you might be missing out...
As you know, this and previous updates are free, so if you'd like to support us, you can do so by liking, subscribing, commenting, and following us on social media. Thank you for being such a wonderful community ❤️ Honestly, we can’t wait for you to see how Kovalsky’s story unfolds!
Stay tuned
The Devs
Sup Cleaners!
We’re slowly approaching the end of the year and that means one thing… Steam Awards 2025 are here! That’s where your part begins – now you can help Crime Scene Cleaner by nominating it for the „Labor of Love” Award.If Crime Scene Cleaner has become your favourite game to unwind with, your vote can really make a difference. New maps, new content, new surprises – all of that is still coming, because of your enthusiasm.You’re the reason we keep polishing this game – quite literally. 💛Thank you!The Devs
Fixed soft lock when merging trash bags in the “Alter Ego” elevator
Hotfix 3.0.3-2
- Fixed UI scaling for Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese localizations
- Resolved an issue where bodies could clip out of bounds in the “Alter Ego” map when interacting with the elevator
- Adjusted body card placement in “Alter Ego” — now located directly below the vacuum chamber tube
- Optimized performance in the “Alter Ego” map
- Resolved an issue with "Super Stacker" arcade machine not playing "Super Stacker" song
Hotfix 3.0.2-1
- Removed remaining French text from German localization.
- Fixed mop skins not applying correctly to the soap mop.
- Resolved multiple issues with Swedish localization.
- Added a check for the "Juke Box Hero" achievement when opening the music tab.
- Grounded the floating succulent.
- Fixed community maps not being marked as “Perfect” after true cleaner completion.
Adjusted bridge colliders in "Alter Ego".
Improved VFX for laser and fisherman’s mops.
Fixed an issue where French text appeared in the German localization.
Updated Czech localization and font (no more randomly bolded letters).
Restored proper values to certain stealable items in "Alter Ego".
Sup Cleaners!
"Communiti Update" IS NOW AVAILABLE. After a round of testing on the beta branch (huge thanks to everyone who joined and shared feedback), we’re finally releasing the "Communiti Update" outside the beta! We’ve polished things up, fixed what needed fixing, and added new content for you to enjoy. Now get to work, Cleaners! You have new places to clean!!
NEW CONTENT:
2 new maps
4 skins
7 new music tracks
Added chapter selection in mission selection map
New room in Kovalsky's apartment where he stores all his professional tools
FIXES:
Improved body ragdoll physics (now it should be much nicer to punch, kick and throw them)
Updated skin visual effects (older skins have received visual improvements)
General game performance and stability improvements (updates to new maps also include fixes affecting previous ones)
Have fun Cleaners!
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Sup Cleaners! We did it! 🎉 Crime Scene Cleaner has officially sold over 1,000,000 copies on Steam – and that’s all thanks to YOU. Your support, feedback, and love for the game made this milestone possible. From the bottom of our mop buckets – thank you! Also, Crime Scene Cleaner is now 20% off on Steam – the perfect time to grab a mop (or gift one to a friend).
To celebrate, we’re rolling out a brand-new Beta Update, continuing Kovalsky’s story with new maps and new secrets. This update features two new narrative maps, each packed with the signature dark humor, mystery, and grime that you love:
🧪 Lab – Winner of our Community Map Contest! Explore a hidden research facility hidden on an island. This twisted map is inspired by Valicity Stiles’ original concept. Huge thanks to Valicity for their creativity and vision!
🏢 Gamedev Office (Interlude Map) – A brand new, original map serving as an interlude before the next act of Kovalsky’s story. This time, Kovalsky gets an unusual request from none other than “Communiti” themselves: they need his help cleaning up... What could possibly go wrong?
🧰 Explore Kovalsky’s New Workshop – Your hideout just got an upgrade! Discover Kovalsky’s Workshop – a brand new room where you can admire your loadout and check out your unlocked gear
🎵 New Music
This update also comes with new original tracks that set the perfect tone for Kovalsky’s next steps.
🎨 New Skins & Hidden Secrets – The beta also introduces 4 new skins to unlock:
2 exclusive skins – unlocked through the True Cleaner mode
2 secret skins – it’s up to you to figure out how to unlock them. (We won’t spoil it – it’s a secret!)
Join the beta test now and be among the first to experience the next act of Crime Scene Cleaner! As always, your feedback will help us polish the new content before it goes live for everyone. To join the beta, hop on our Discord server (the invite link is attached to the image below). You’ll find the beta access code and all the important instructions there.
Thank you for helping us reach this huge milestone – and now, it’s time to celebrate the only way we know how… by cleaning up the mess.
See you in the beta, Cleaners!
Sup Cleaners!
The Nightmare Update Patch is now available. It adds 2 new challenge modes (Nightmare Mode + True Cleaner Mode tabs), which are available in the mission hub (to access it you need to enter Kovalsky’s car) after completing all base missions.
NEW CONTENT:
challenges that are available after completing the original 10 maps
2 new tabs in the mission hub
20 new challenges, which include:
10 new "Nightmare" maps, which are nightmare versions of every currently existing map with new stories and mechanics
10 original maps to complete in a True Cleaner Mode with the upgrade modifier and the task list and cleaner sense disabled
20 skins to unlock as a reward for completing challenges
10 music boxes to collect
13 new achievements
new skill “6th sense” which highlights items that should be put back in their place (ideal for Modern Art mission!)
overall game improvement
Have fun Cleaners!
The nightmares are getting worse. From twisted spaces to blood-soaked rooms, each scene feels like a descent into madness. It's your job to erase every trace – no matter how disturbing...
A big update is coming your way - available on Steam 24th July 2025. The Challenge Mode “Nightmare” update will contain whole 10 "Nightmare" versions of every currently existing map, featuring new mechanics and even more thrilling gameplay. Completing these special nightmare maps will reward you with unlockable cosmetics – special skins – so there’s plenty of incentive to push through the challenge!
Cleaning up after the mafia was never going to be without consequences. The blood, the bodies, the silence, it all left a mark. In the Nightmare Update Kovalsky is haunted by twisted versions of the crime scenes he once scrubbed clean. Nothing is as it was – and he’ll have to face them all over again.
Think you’ve mastered the art of cleaning? Think again. There’s a new True Cleaner Mode that strips away all the help – no hints, no cleaner’s instinct, no mercy. Just you, the filth, and your tools. It’s the ultimate challenge for those who believe they can handle the job without leaving a single trace.
Sup Cleaners! You’ve voiced your thoughts and many of you expressed a willingness to help us test new content. And we want to make our community feel special! Let it be a thank-you gift for our most engaged players for waiting so long. We know that you’re tired of waiting. And let me tell you… it’s about time. Nightmare Update is slowly coming to Crime Scene Cleaner! Now you can grab the beta access code from the news section on our discord server and join the Nightmare Update tests starting NOW. Help us find all the bugs and other issues! Your feedback will be invaluable. The Nightmare Update is our first big update with new content – and we’re opening up a beta test for players who want to experience it first. The update introduces new challenge modes. Nightmare mode contains whole 10 "Nightmare" versions of every currently existing map, featuring new mechanics and even more thrilling gameplay. Completing these special nightmare maps will reward you with unlockable cosmetics – special skins – so there’s plenty of incentive to push through the challenge! How to join Crime Scene Cleaner "Nightmare Update" beta test? Hop on our discord, the inivitation link is attached to the image below! That's where you'll find the code and all the important instructions you need. Be among the first to face the nightmare!
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