LockYourDoor news & patch notes

• Since many players don’t read notes, key objectives are now displayed on the main screen for better guidance.

• Some corridors on the second floor have been removed to reduce confusion.

• Noise inside wardrobes has been reduced.

• Players will now be notified when they pick up a note about a monster.

• The Under Stairs area can now be accessed earlier in the game by lockpicking.

• The Tab key no longer toggles the chat.

• Added an explanation about voodoo dolls in one of the notes.

• The Generator Room Key can now be found in the basement.

• Fixed an issue where remaining lives didn’t appear after revival.

• Fixed the rotation of the Basement Door.

If you find any other bugs, please let me know. I'm on the watch to fix all the bugs immediately. Thanks.

• Added "Team Revive" feature for easy (2 times) and normal (1 time) game modes.

• Increased cross spawn chance on easy mode

• Fixed unable to sleep issue (hopefully)

If you find any other bugs, please let me know. I'm on the watch to fix all the bugs immediately. Thanks.

LockYourDoor UPDATE

• The Maid monster can now be temporarily stopped by using a cross. Only one cross will buy you enough time to escape.

• The Maid monster's hearing range has been nerfed.

• Flashlight toggling now makes significantly less noise.

• Room keys have been placed in more accessible locations.

• More rooms now have carpets; crouch-walking produces almost no noise.

• The walkie-talkies at the beginning of the game are now highlighted.

• The note explaining the first monster has been added much earlier in the game.

• Fixed an issue about settings window not closing while reviving.

• Left Entrance Key's location is now stable.

If you find any other bugs, please let us know. We're on the watch to fix all the bugs immediately. Thanks.

• Fixed an issue about finding the correct spot while lockpicking

• Fixed random key spawn locations for Storage Key

• Other small changes and minor fixes.

If you find any other bugs, please let us know. We're on the watch to fix all the bugs immediately. Thanks.

LockYourDoor is OUT NOW with %15 launch discount. We're here to help you, please contact us if you encounter any problems. We're on the watch. Thanks If you've played the demo and having issues delete LockYourDoorLevel folder in "%localappdata%" for one time only. Thanks for everything. Good Luck !

ːsteamthisː ANNOUNCEMENT ːsteamthisː

LockYourDoor will launch on November 17th.

Here is what we have been working on so far: (includes patch notes between v0.92 - v0.98)

• A new main monster has been added. One of the maids got possessed and blindly started attacking everybody.

• AI can now hear voice chat as well. A sound meter has been added to indicate the loudness.

• Since the map is really big, we decided to add a new item "Walkie Talkie" to boost communication.

• New item "Voodoo" added

• Key remapping added. (as promised in the Demo)

• Server List added (as promised in the Demo). You can now join any "Public" lobby.

• Difficulty & character selection added. (as promised in the Demo)

• Voice chat options greatly improved. An option widget added to adjust player volumes during gameplay.

• Overall shader and light quality improved.

• Hairpin counter added (shows remaining lockpick attempts).

• We've spent months on overall performance optimization. Expect higher FPS and reduced GPU heating compared to the Demo.

• Added DirectX 11 launch option. Some players experienced crashes in the Demo due to forced DirectX 12. You can now select the DirectX version at launch.

Thanks so much for waiting patiently! We’ve implemented as many of your requests as possible. We hope you’ll enjoy it. ːsteamhappyː (Note: The Demo version will be disabled after the launch)

ANNOUNCEMENT ːsteamthisː

Hello everyone. Firstly we have an announcement for you, LockYourDoor has been selected for the Tiny Teams Steam Event, the game will be showcased for 1 hour on on 9th August between 11 AM and 2 PM BST. If you’re curious about what the full game will look like, this is your chance to get a glimpse for the first time!

UPDATE ːsteamthisː

We’ve been updating the game almost daily. Here’s what has changed since the latest update: (v0.93, v0.94, v0.95 Updates) -A New Main Monster -AI can now hear voice chat as well -Voice Chat has improved greatly -Walkie Talkie added -Microphone detection & selection -Key remapping -Journal and quest updates -More sleeping events -Voodoo item -A special secret item for lockpicking -Network optimizations -Dynamic weather system -Item respawn algorithm (daily) -Increased lockpick durability -Increased stamina recovery We also plan to add a server list to the game, though it might come a few weeks after launch. Since we’re focused on developing the full game, we’re unable to update the demo. Thank you for your understanding. If there’s anything you’d like us to add or change, please let us know. Your feedbacks shape the game. *The planned release date is October, but it could be a month earlier or later. We'll inform you.*

• Dropped Items are now highlighted.
• Voice chat improvements. Please try it and give us feedback.
• Added a new quest about locking doors to guide players better.
• New note about cross usage.
• New display options are enabled, this can increase your FPS up to %20.

Updates
• Added Chinese, Russian, and Turkish language support.
• Players can now interact with doors and drawers using the key. (Most requested feature)
• Added brightness adjustment in settings.
• Flashlight improved – updated cookie and significantly increased brightness.
• Stamina increased by 20% for longer sprints.
• Join Game button has been added to the main menu.
• Removed sleeping blur effect for clearer visuals.
• FPS limit options updated to 60 / 144 / 240.
• Added another cross to Demo Bug Fixes
• Fixed issue where lockpick would break if the pin angle was nearly equal to the lock's open angle.
• Fixed a bug where the monster wouldn’t chase after getting a kill during midnight.
• Fixed a bug where players couldn’t sleep in a bed if another player had died there.
• Fixed black screen freeze when entering a game.
• Fixed issue where players would fall through the world when sleeping.
• Fixed bug allowing two players to sleep in the same bed simultaneously.

• Demon's respawn time interval has been increased. Now you have more time to decide what to do.
• Protector outline for single player.
• Demon invisibility duration has been decreased.
• Door interaction widget has been changed.

• Precaching is helpful, but it was causing crashes in certain situations. It is now disabled.
• Fixed an issue where player character models would not load.
• Doors are now more stable, making it much harder to flip them while dragging.
• Door Drag Sensitivity option now functions properly for clients.
• Fixed a bug where the monster could instantly kill players on stairs.

Hello Fellow Horror Enthusiasts,

• Added a battery bar to the flashlight.
• Protectors now have an outline for better visibility when only one survivor remains.
• Increased interaction distance. (Use it strategically!)
• New note about lockpicking added.
• Fixed the journal getting stuck bug.

• Jumpscares are now more intense and polished.
• Demon's respawn time has been extended.
• Midnight ends sooner, speeding up the gameplay pace.
• Main Objective Widget added. It provides clearer guidance for players.
• Some journal entries have been refined for better readability and immersion.

• Improved item cross-activation area and duration.
• Enhanced door drag sensitivity option.
• Added a "Leave" button to the game hosting lobby menu.
• The "Restart Game" function now works properly.

• The monster and the core survival strategy have been redesigned.
• Certain key events are no longer time-dependent, increasing replayability.
• Automatic item pickup for empty inventory slots.
• New journal entries to better guide players.
• Added crouch toggle option and mouse wheel item selection.

• Improved AI Patrol Algorithm
• AI now checks behind doors
• AI properly patrols in Player Rooms.
• Increased AI Vision Radius
• Some doors now open simultaneously

• Fixed Player Room Key Texts.
• Changed Description Note in the Demo.
• Added End Reading key binding information.
• Increased attenuation radius for various sounds.
• Optimized AI hearing radius.

• Improved the interaction cursor for a smoother experience.
• Resolved the visual bug affecting protectors in Room 8 and Room 9.
• Optimized the item pickup radius for better usability.
• Added a Discord link to the main menu—join us and share your thoughts!
• Reduced the likelihood of triggering traps in the labyrinth for a more balanced challenge.