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Whoops it looks like we may have broken something at the start of Chapter 30 in v.1.0.5 (sorry about that!) so we've reverted back to v1.0.3.
If you experienced a bug there, it should now be fixed.
Sorry v1.0.5, you were great while you lasted.
Thank you!
Nice Dream
Hey friends!
1st order of business, the Steam Awards voting is now open! There are some categories that feel particularly in our ballpark (like “Innovative Gameplay” and “Story-Rich”), and we’d LOVE if any of our fans and players could go show us some love. You can vote for us in whatever category you'd like to <3
Since we launched two weeks ago, we’ve been so amazed by all the reactions we’ve seen, and we're thrilled to say that we've just hit an "OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE" rating on Steam! From laughter to tears and all the things in between, we’re so glad to see folks invest in the story and characters of the game (including Gilbert).
We're also at an 83 on Metacritic!
GameSpot: 9/10
Xbox Hub: 5/5
Checkpoint Gaming: 9/10
TheGamer: 4.5/5
Game Informer: 8/10
We’re hyped about these numbers because they ultimately help more people discover the game. But we’re even more hyped about the reviews we read from all of you, from the generously vulnerable and heartfelt, to the simple ones that just say “cinema" or "friend," thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
If you’ve played the game and haven't done so already, please consider writing a Steam review. And if you loved Goodnight Universe, please help us spread the word. Nothing beats good old word of mouth ːsteamhappyː
To all of you who have played Goodnight Universe and gone on this journey with us, thank you so much from the bottoms of our hearts. It is such an amazing feeling finally sharing it with you.
With love,
Nice Dream
Hello everyone!
We’ve just released a small patch to the game, v1.0.3. It addresses some rare soft locks, some issues with subtitles in various languages, and a few other bugs (see full patch notes down below).
Also wanted to use this opportunity to ask anyone who has played the game to please leave a review! We’re getting very close to the magic number (500!) and to those of you who have already written reviews, thank you so much! We truly love hearing about your experiences, even if they're very short and sweet.
Fixed various rare progression blocking bugs in a few chapters
Fixed various subtitle localization issues across various chapters in the game
Fixed a rare bug that silenced VO at a specific point in chapter 15.
Fixed a bug that prevented the “hold eyes closed” completion sound from triggering in chapter 19.
Fixed an issue with the skip scene feature causing music to continue playing when it shouldn’t in chapter 27.
Fixed an incorrect 2D animation option based on career choice path in chapter 35.
Fixed an issue where a loud noise could occur when using telepathic geolocation ability in later chapters.
Hi everyone!
First off, thank you SO MUCH for playing and supporting the game, the reception has blown us away.
We’ve just released a small patch to the game that addresses some rare soft locks and an issue that made certain webcam setups (namely Iriun Webcam users) run very poorly.
Refactored some webcam code to fix Iriun fps drops and (hopefully) improve performance across the board
Fixed a German translation in chapter 20
Fixed a rare blocker in chapter 22
Fixed a minor issue where a text choice could be selected unintentionally in chapter 40
Fixed loud noise at the leftmost geolocation boundary in chapter 42
Developer Nice Dream™ and publisher Skybound Games™ are excited to announce that the winner of Best International Game at SXSW Sydney, Goodnight Universe™, the follow-up to Before Your Eyes, is now available.
From the BAFTA-award winning developers of Before Your Eyes, the Tribeca-winning title Goodnight Universe tells the story of Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. On camera-compatible platforms, the game features an immersive “camera as controller” mode giving players the option to interact using their eyes and expressions, expanding on the innovative use of camera-based technology that the development team is known for.The leading cast includes Lewis Pullman (Thunderbolts*, Top Gun Maverick) as the main character Isaac, and Kerri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911, The Four Seasons), Al Madrigal (The Daily Show, Lopez vs. Lopez), and Tessa Espinola (S.W.A.T, The Big Show Show) as Isaac’s family. Beau Bridges (Matlock, Homeland), Timothy Simons (VEEP, Nobody Wants This) and Sarah Burns (Barry, Unfrosted) are cast in supporting character voice roles.For more information on Goodnight Universe, visit
It’s finally here! You can play our demo right now, before our official launch on November 11, 2025. We can't wait to hear all of your thoughts on this slice of the story, so we’ll keep this short and just say: go play!
DOWNLOAD THE DEMO HERE
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If you run into bugs or issues while playing the demo, we’d love to know. Please share via the Nice Dream Discord server or email us at [email protected]. And please help boost our spot in the algorithm with a Steam review...they're super helpful so we seriously appreciate all of you who take the time to leave one :) ːsteamthumbsupːːsteamthumbsdownː
We’ve spent over three years on this game, and it's truly surreal to actually demo it. We're so excited to finally share this piece of it with you and hear what you think.
We appreciate you!
Stay tuned...
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GNU Fam!
Goodnight Universe will be part of Steam Next Fest starting on October 2nd with a shiny new demo that you can actually play.
Discover your psychic powers 📖 🌀
Listen in telepathically on your dad’s inner thoughts 💭
Do your family's chores, covertly 🧼✨
Meet Gilbert the Goat (??) 🐐
This is your chance to dive in, mess around, experience the beginning of this wild story, and tell us what you think. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!
So mark your calendars, wishlist if you haven’t already, and get ready to download the demo soon!
🔮 October 2nd. Steam Next Fest.
✨ Goodnight Universe. Be there.
And for our friends & fam Down Under...
Catch us at SXSW SYDNEY at the Games Showcase, October 15-18, presenting alongside an amazing array of other games and gamemakers. We can’t wait to share our new story with you!
– The Nice Dream Team
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