Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence news & patch notes

Don’t Panic! It is Just Turbulence is officially out now!

This project has been a long and intense journey for us. We are a small team, and every part of the game was built with a lot of care, late nights, testing, iteration, and passion.

• In Don’t Panic! It is Just Turbulence, two players must work together as Pilot and Tower to survive a chaotic flight. One player sees the cockpit, the other has access to the instructions, and the only way to make it through is clear communication, quick thinking, and trust.

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, reported bugs, wishlisted the game, and supported us during development. Your support helped us improve the game and gave us the motivation to keep pushing forward.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

The game is out now. Grab a friend, jump into the cockpit, and try not to panic.

See you in the skies, - Gorkem Igman / Creative Director

Don’t Panic! It is Just Turbulence is launching on May 11, 2026!

• The countdown has officially started. Get ready to grab a friend, jump into the cockpit, and try to survive the chaos together.

• Also, a small reminder: access to the demo will be removed on May 10, so these are your last days to try it before launch.

• If you haven’t played the demo yet, now is the perfect time to give it a shot, test your communication skills, and see how well you can handle a plane in panic mode.

Thank you so much for all the support so far. See you at launch!

After a long period of listening to your feedback and integrating our own ideas, we have implemented significant changes to the game to find a common ground. In addition to these changes, we’ve polished the graphics, resolved bugs reported in reviews and discussions, and completed our final tests. Now, it is time to present the revamped version to you. First and foremost, we would like to thank our community for their invaluable feedback.

Innovations

The manual is no longer in the game. You will no longer need to flip through the pages of a booklet to find a code and enter it into the terminal as you did in the previous demo. Instead, all puzzles will be accessible on the screen in front of you. By clicking “Download Instructions,” you can open the puzzle in the Terminal, and by clicking “Open Instructions,” you will be able to see the solution methods. We also added a small element to the Demo designed to distract you and be a bit "annoying"; much more awaits you in the full version.

Visual Improvements

• The Tower: We have significantly overhauled the Tower section visually, so the difference between the old and new versions will be strikingly apparent.

• The Cockpit: We’ve improved the cockpit graphics for the pilot. All aircraft cockpits have been redesigned based on real-world models, accompanied by necessary graphical enhancements.

• Environment: We removed the old mountainous terrain and replaced it with a stormy cloud environment. We should note that we have already observed better performance results in our initial tests due to this change.

Bug Fixes

• Connection Issues: We investigated the "failed to connect to host" and general connection errors mentioned in reviews and discussions. These have been resolved with new additions and fixes.

Important Note: You may still experience connection issues if a VPN is active. Unfortunately, this is directly related to Steam's own servers, so it is outside of our control.

• Tower Officer Glitch: We fixed the issue where the Tower Officer would walk on their own. This bug occurred primarily when a gamepad was connected alongside a keyboard and mouse. We’ve fixed the technical cause, and since the Tower Officer no longer has a walking mechanic, the issue has been resolved from two different angles.

Hello once again to our amazing Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers!

Thank you for continuing to play the demo and for sharing your sharp observations with us. We are constantly monitoring your feedback, and today we are rolling out another quick patch to address some of the most requested fixes, particularly regarding the manual and translations.

Here is what we have fixed in this update:

• Complete Localization Overhaul: We heard your feedback regarding the confusing and incorrect translations in the game. We have completely overhauled the localization! All languages have been updated to be much clearer, accurate, and easier to understand. Communication is key to not crashing, and now it should be smoother than ever!

• On/Off Switch Puzzle Manual Correction: We caught a sneaky typo in the manual for the On/Off Switch puzzle! In the explanation section that previously read "4-12-10", the number "10" was incorrect. We have fixed this error, and it has now been replaced with the correct answer, which is "16".

• Power Knob Puzzle Logic Fix: We identified a bug in the Power Knob puzzle where the PWR and RPM numbers could sometimes generate as the exact same value. This was not the intended design. We have fixed the logic, so these values will no longer roll equally, ensuring the puzzle works exactly as it should.

Thank you again for your incredible support, for reporting these bugs, and for helping us polish Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence. Keep the feedback coming, and if you haven't already, don't forget to join our Discord!

Have a safe flight!

Hello to our dear Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers!

First of all, thank you all so much for your incredible interest in Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence. We have been carefully reviewing the issues you’ve encountered and paying close attention to what you want (and don't want) to see in the game. We are working hard to maximize the fun and overall experience for our community.

We have some exciting news for you! We are increasing the playable levels in the demo from 3 to 5, and giving you the chance to experience a brand new aircraft! Is it just a numerical increase? Absolutely not! You will now be able to try the puzzles you couldn't reach in Level 3. Furthermore, when you replay the same level, the puzzles won't be exactly the same; they will be randomly generated (applicable to Levels 4 and 5). In short, you will face different puzzle combinations on every attempt!

Based on your feedback, we also made the following changes:

• Wishlist & Exit: We received feedback that having the "Exit Game" tied to the "Wishlist" option was frustrating. We heard you loud and clear. We have now completely separated the Exit button from the Wishlist button in the menu.

• Difficulty Adjustments: Many comments from the community mentioned that the time limits were a bit too punishing. We listened to your requests and added some extra time to the clocks to make the challenge more enjoyable.

• Audio Balancing: We received reports that the default audio volume was a bit too loud. We are improving this and making the audio settings much more balanced.

• Translation / Localization Issues: We are aware that there are some confusing or incorrect translations currently in the game. To ensure a better experience for everyone, we will be overhauling the localizations in detail and fixing these translation errors in upcoming updates!

Thank you for playing, reporting bugs, and helping us shape the game. Have a safe flight!

Greetings!

Following the release of our demo, we encountered a significant bug. Thanks to our community reaching out and providing detailed reports, we worked through the night to resolve the issue. The problem was related to the Unity Input System's auto-selection feature, which was causing conflicts for players with controllers or other peripherals connected. This has now been fixed. We have successfully identified and fixed the synchronization mismatch between the host and the client. This bug was causing connectivity issues and gameplay inconsistencies during co-op sessions. The connection is now stable and fully synced for both players.

Furthermore, based on the suggestions from our Discord community and reviews on Steam, we have implemented several changes:

Asset Update & Clarification We have removed the 9/11 imagery that appeared on one of the in-game screens. We sincerely apologize for this oversight. As we were using a pre-made asset pack, we failed to inspect every detail as thoroughly as we should have, leading to this unfortunate situation. We understand and respect your sensitivity on this matter, and we truly apologize for the mistake.

Puzzle Timing Adjustments Another major point of feedback was the difficulty level. Many of you felt the time limits for solving puzzles were too tight. We took immediate action and have extended the timers to ensure a more enjoyable experience that aligns with your requests.

We hope you continue to enjoy the demo! To report any further issues or share your ideas about the game, please join our Discord server:

https://discord.gg/Sh8HCgJHvr

Buckle up! Our demo is officially live for Steam Next Fest. Grab a partner, test your communication skills under pressure, and try not to crash. We can’t wait to hear your feedback!