SILENT BREATH news & patch notes

SINGLEPLAYER

• Fixed an issue where the phone at the Bunker Ending would not appear.

MULTIPLAYER

• Added a death-reason screen when a player dies, matching the behavior in singleplayer.

• Fixed an issue where the Hide-and-Seek sister stopped killing players after the last update.

• Fixed an issue where the Butcher could kill multiple players consecutively in an unintended way.

• Reduced the volume of the helicopter and other loud sounds in the opening cinematic.

• Adjusted the number of “missing person” spawns across the map. You may now need to explore the forest more extensively.

More scares, new threats, and additional game modes are coming soon for both singleplayer and multiplayer.

If you encounter any issues, feel free to join our Discord server for support.

EXODIAC STUDIOS

Update Notes – Multiplayer & New Beginnings

Hey everyone, It’s been a while—I know. During this time, I’ve been dealing with major engine updates, performance adjustments, and technical challenges, all while thinking about how to properly thank you for your incredible support. Without the patience, feedback, and dedication of this community, SILENT BREATH wouldn’t have come this far.

So, consider this a small token of my gratitude: The Multiplayer Mode is here.

Bringing a system of this scale to life as a solo developer wasn’t easy—but it’s thanks to your support that it became possible. This update isn’t just another feature; it’s a major step toward the game’s future. You no longer have to wander the forest alone. The silence, the fear, the unknown—now you can face them together. Of course, there’s still much to refine, and your feedback will continue to shape this journey. Also, I didn’t want to limit this update to just a few testers.

I wanted everyone to experience it, help refine it together, and make sure that new players don’t miss the discounted price before it’s gone.

This is something we’ll build together, as a community.

Multiplayer Mode

Multiplayer is now live! You can now explore the same world with your friends, survive together, and try not to lose each other in the dark.

• Added pair animations and emotes

• Integrated lossless VOIP system for crystal-clear communication

• Gestures, movements, and voice now feel far more natural

• The Sisters and Deadly Threats are now more aggressive and unpredictable—by the time you notice them, it might already be too late

I’ll be monitoring your feedback closely to patch bugs and improve balance rapidly.

Single Player Updates

Singleplayer is now divided into four unique modes:

• Normal Footage

• Screamer Footage

• Hiker Footage

• Hell Footage

Multiplayer features two distinct modes:

• Normal Mode

• Hardcore Mode

Each mode is designed to deliver a unique atmosphere and difficulty. AI behaviors have been deeply refined, and several visual horror effects have been reworked.

New Systems & Features

• Compass & Coordinate System: Losing your sense of direction is no longer that easy.

• Endgame Statistics: Every multiplayer session now shows detailed post-match results.

• Arachnophobia Mode: An accessibility option for players with spider phobia.

Technical Improvements

• The entire engine has been updated for stability and smoother performance.

• Optimizations now deliver noticeably higher FPS on lower-end systems.

• FSR & DLSS updated for better clarity and frame-rate balance.

• UI and settings menu redesigned—faster and more intuitive.

• Microphone system rebuilt with improved noise filtering and voice detection.

• Flashlight lighting rebalanced; shadows now interact more realistically.

• Night scenes are now cleaner and sharper—grain issues resolved.

Bug Fixes & Balancing

• Numerous small bugs fixed

• Resolved potential memory leak issues

• Improved several scare effects and camera transitions

• Rebalanced Hide and Seek mode (AI logic, duration, visibility range)

Closing Words

This project has been far more than just a game—it’s been a journey of learning and growth. Every bug, every update, and every bit of feedback has taught me something new.

The Multiplayer Mode stands as a thank-you to everyone who’s been part of this process. See it not just as an update, but as a gesture of appreciation.

In the coming months, I’ll keep refining the multiplayer experience, adding more content, and pushing performance even further.

And yes— 🎉 Before 2025 ends, the Full Release will arrive.

Thank you for walking this path with me. See you in the forest. 🌲

— Exodiac Studios

It has been a long silence… but behind it, I’ve been working on something bigger. The Multiplayer Update is real — and it’s coming sooner than you expect.

Getting lost in the forest was terrifying on your own. But when you step into the woods together with friends, the fear changes. It becomes something entirely new.

Multiplayer has been the most requested feature, and I’ve listened. At the same time, I’ve upgraded SILENT BREATH to the latest engine version. That means better performance, smoother gameplay, and enhanced visual fidelity — making every step into the dark woods more immersive than ever.

The official trailer and gameplay footage will be revealed very soon. This update is not just an expansion — it’s my way of thanking you for all the incredible support you’ve given SILENT BREATH.

I can’t wait for you to experience this with your friends. Stay close… the forest is calling.

• Fixed an issue that caused graphics to appear blurry and low-quality.
• Resolved a problem where some textures failed to load when changing graphics settings in-game.
• Significantly reduced the game's file size.
• Reworked the game's lighting.
• Visually enhanced the graphics noticeably.
• Implemented a fix for a potential crash issue affecting PCs with less than 8GB of VRAM.
• Made balance adjustments for the shy sister.
• Fixed issues related to the snowstorm.
• Reduced the game's pacing by nearly half, preventing excessive and consecutive scares.

• A new sister has been added, and balance adjustments have been made to the other sisters.

• A new achievement has been added.

• Several bug fixes, and a potential memory leak issue has been fixed.
• Some scares has been visually adjusted.
• Errors and missing translations have been corrected.

• Snow has been removed (but the snowstorm is still with us).
• Holiday decorations have been removed.
• Krampus has been removed.

• The first dynamic weather condition has been added! You will now encounter snow and snowstorms in the forest! (More weather events will come in future updates)
• A new deadly threat, Krampus, has been added! You’ll never know when he might show up!
• Some Christmas-themed decorations have been added.

• Lumen lighting speed has been adjusted, resolving the issue where daylight or nighttime transitions left the environment too bright or dark.
• Several performance optimizations have been made.
• Some scares has been visually adjusted.

• The gameplay pace has been slightly increased.

• A new scare has been added! (Expect to encounter the infamous Butcher more often!)

• DLSS status issue fixed: The current state of DLSS now displays correctly in the settings menu.
• BUNKER ENDING fixes: Resolved an issue where the microphone and some scares remained active after the ending.
• BUNKER ENDING trigger zone fixed: The trigger zone now functions as intended.
• Death after game ends: Fixed a bug where players could still die after the game reaches end.
• Gunslinger bug fixed: Resolved an issue where the Gunslinger could disable player's input.
• Some scares has been visually adjusted.
• Fixed an issue where creatures and scares did not immediately disappear at the end of the game, potentially causing problems.

• Various technical updates were implemented in the forest. (Addressed potential memory leak issues and Unreal-specific problems.) As a result, the forest should now feel much denser and more immersive!

• Trading Cards, Badges, and Steam Emotes have been added!
• Steam Backgrounds have been added! Now you can bring the darkness of the forest to your profile.

• Added the option to toggle 4:3 aspect ratio (black bars on the sides)! Now you can enjoy the game in true full-screen mode if you prefer.

• New Deadly Threat.
• New Locations.
• A New Minor Ending (The beginning of breaking the cycle).
• New Scare.
• Redesigned flashlight (Now more realistic and shines further).

• Fixed DLSS issue.
• Fixed a bug where another ending was triggered while dead.

• Added NavLinkProxies, enabling threats to move across the map in a more terrifying way.
• Adjusted MissingSpawner, ensuring the lost now spawn more consistently.
• Some scares have been reworked.

• New achievements added.

• Fixed an issue where the settings menu was drawn incorrectly on certain screens.
• Corrected some font errors in some languages.

• The player's interaction distance has been increased.
• Big sister's sound effect has been increased and an indicator has been added to the spawn moment.
• DLSS 3.7 added!
• Fixed some bugs that occurred when the player died.
• Microphone sensitivity increased. (Check before entering the game.)
• Font errors throughout the game have been fixed.
• Changed the "Crying for Help Sound Effect" in the opening scene. :)
• Added the ability to reassign keys.
• Invert Y Axis option have beed added.
• The settings menu totally re-designed and reworked.
• Main Menu button added to the pause menu.
• Some scares have been reworked.
• Fixed some nudity filter bugs.
• Fixed the issue where the flashlight would glitch after the blind sister got disappeared.
• Stalker has been made more dangerous.
• Secret mechanic have been added for the in-door campers.
• New scares added!
• New lethal threats added! (Don't trust familiar faces too much.)

• Chinese language has been added to the game.
• Increased the missing people spawn rate in the amusement park area.

• Fixed the problem of not being able to retrieve missing posters in some places.
• Fixed the issue where body bags would not disappear in the starting scene.
• Bugs in some fears have been fixed.
• Big sister's disappearance distance has been shortened and her voice has been increased.
• Fixed the "toggle flashlight" warning not appearing in some languages.
• The space the game takes up on disk has been significantly reduced.
• Texture streaming optimization has been achieved, a performance increase should be observed in the game.
• Loading time has been shortened.
• Fixed the issue where the game crashed while loading the farm area.
• Nudity Filter has been added to the settings menu. (For who have problems with some streaming platforms.)