Slender Threads news & patch notes

Hey everyone! It’s been just over two months since the release of Slender Threads, and we’re thrilled with how things have gone so far. The game has been really well received — we’ve got over 280 reviews and a 94% positive rating. Thank you all so much for playing and sharing your thoughts. We wanted to take a moment to talk about the ending. We knew from the start it might be divisive — something some players would love, and others… not so much. We've seen a few comments suggesting the ending felt rushed or improvised, and we want to make one thing absolutely clear: that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the ending was the very first thing we came up with when we started designing Slender Threads. The entire story was built backwards from that final moment. If you felt it came out of nowhere, we encourage you to revisit the game and take a closer look — there are dozens of subtle clues and foreshadowing details woven throughout. Still, we understand that an “unhappy” ending can feel frustrating. But sometimes… fate isn’t so easy to escape. Over the past two months, we’ve kept working on the game. A new update is coming soon, featuring some optimizations and Steam Trading Cards! We’ve also started porting the game to Nintendo Switch — and so far, it’s running great. We're super excited about how it's shaping up and hope to share more news on that soon. Plus, we’ve begun adding touchscreen support, bringing us one step closer to releasing Slender Threads on Android and iOS as well. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/e4f1b0fd49a0e82c49f8405336957cd6dc1d25e0.jpg Harvey’s nightmare comes to life — brought into the real world by the incredibly talented Alex Arias. This hand-crafted statue captures the spirit of one of the game’s most disturbing residents, and we just had to share it with you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/23f19b86a187a969c7b9ae671cd095053b1ca1ad.jpg Thanks again for all your support — it truly means the world to us! Blyts Team

Hey everyone! Today marks one week since the launch of Slender Threads, and we want to take a moment to thank you all for the incredible support we've received.

About the Launch Delay

We know the game was delayed by two hours at launch, and we want to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Unfortunately, this was due to an issue with Steam's partner platform, which was out of our control. However, we understand that this may have affected some players' experiences. We wrote an article detailing what happened for those interested: Launching a Game Despite Steam

Game Reception

Despite the hiccups, the response has been amazing! Slender Threads has been featured in outlets like Kotaku, PC Gamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and many others. On top of that, we're thrilled to have a 96% positive rating from over 150 player reviews. Huge thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts!

Slender Threads is Now Steam Deck Verified!

We're excited to announce that Slender Threads has been officially verified for Steam Deck, meaning you can enjoy the game on the go with a smooth experience. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/42c0ef254bbdb65fa4435f5aaf7ce6675dbb3773.jpg

Your Reviews Make a Huge Difference

If you've played Slender Threads and enjoyed it, please consider leaving a review on Steam. Every review helps tremendously in making the game more visible and allows us to continue creating new experiences for you. Thanks again for being part of this journey. See you in the comments! Blyts Team

The day has finally arrived, and we couldn't be more excited! We've been looking forward to this moment for so long, and while we would have loved for it to come sooner, we wanted to make sure that every detail was just right. So we took the time necessary to craft the best experience possible for you. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/a11ddc876e77b3f48f3d3c8d7f61bb4ed3728d10.png Today, we are closing a great chapter, and that deserves a massive THANK YOU to all of you who have supported us throughout this journey. Whether you've been following Slender Threads for years or just recently discovered it, your encouragement has meant the world to us. We hope you enjoy the game with all our hearts—knowing that you do will make every bit of effort worth it. We also want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the incredible people who have collaborated with us to bring Slender Threads to life. Each and every one of them poured their talent and passion into making this game what it is today. We couldn’t have done it without them! Last but not least, for all of you who are about to play Slender Threads or have just started, we have one final request: As you may know, the first 24 hours are huge for new games on Steam. So if you start playing and find yourself enjoying the experience, it would mean the world to us if you could take a moment to leave a review (and if it’s a positive one, even better). After this journey together, we’re eager to hear your thoughts! Thank you so much! See you at the other end… If you dare to follow the Slender Threads! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

Hello, dear friends! We hope your year has started off great. Over here, we took a moment to celebrate with family before diving back into testing and refining Slender Threads to ensure every detail is polished and ready for launch. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/d55ff40cdee8731325ccf86052ddfd0b828907c8.jpg Speaking of which... Only 29 days left until we can finally share it with all of you! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/ As we get closer to the big day, we can’t thank you enough for your support. It has been the backbone of this journey, and we’re fully committed to making the wait worth it. Thank you for sticking with us!

Something dark has been winding for years... As the darkest night approaches, shadows grow longer and mystery weaves tighter, prepare yourself for the news everyone has been waiting for. We’re ready to unveil our best-kept secret. A date that will seal many fates: February 7th, 2025 – The day Slender Threads sees the light. The day darkness takes control. We know it takes more than words to feed the spirit, so watch this new trailer and get ready to dive back into the unknown as Slender Threads embrace you. https://youtu.be/Sg-1JWW5m5E And for those who haven’t joined the wait yet, what are you waiting for? Come join the 35,000 souls already waiting in the dark...👻 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/ Mark your calendars and get ready to discover everything you’ve been dying to know! Dare to follow the Slender Threads?

Hi there! We’re back and super excited to share some fresh news about Slender Threads! It took a while, but voice recordings are officially complete! That’s right—we’re just putting the final touches and adding a few minor tweaks to make everything flow smoothly. The lip sync is also finished, so everything is falling perfectly into place. We’re about to kick off the translations, so Slender Threads will soon be available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian (to begin with). But wait, there’s more! We've been working on gamepad support, so we can officially say that the game will be controller friendly! Here, take a look: We’ve had a few delays with sound and effects, but we’re working hard to get back on track and make sure every detail sparkles. Thank you so much for your patience and continued support as we get closer to the end of this journey. If you’re as excited about this as we are, you’ll have noticed there’s one little detail we haven’t mentioned yet. Yep, we mean the release date… Well, we prefer to keep the exact date a secret (for now), but stay tuned—there will be news soon! Thanks again for your incredible support and for being part of this adventure with us!

Greetings! We hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation for what lies ahead in 2024. As we kick off the year, we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates Slender Threads. Things started to move fast so hold on tide to your seats because this is gonna be thrilling! As you may have guessed from previous updates, we've been waiting for this moment since we started crafting the game and we are so happy to share it's finally arrived. ¡Voices for the full game are being recorded! We are receiving daily updates and we can't be amazed enough on how Villa Ventana comes alive with each added voice. Huge shoutout to our incredible sound team and the talented voice actors who've breathed life into this project. As we continue to get the last recordings, we will son be able to start the game localization. Slender Threads will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian. But wait, there's more! Drumroll, please... We are confident to share that this is THE YEAR!! Slender Threads will be released this 2024! While we prefer to keep the exact release date under wraps for now (we love surprises, don't you?), it's looking like you'll be joining Harvey on his quest after mid-year. In the coming months, you can look forward to sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more updates as we approach the official release. Your patience and understanding have been incredible throughout this journey, and we are committed to making this game the best it can be. As we embark on this exciting year together, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude once again for being part of this journey. Thank you for your confidence, your support, and here's to a fantastic year filled with gaming adventures!

Hey there! It's been a while since our last update, and we’ve been eager to share Slender Threads’ progress with you. We're so grateful for your unwavering support, and we want you to know that we are working our best for your patience to pay off in a big way. So, let's dive into what's been happening in the eerie Villa Ventana! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/66368d636f8912628a2d49088cfaf2d3d0c290e2.jpg We've been hard at work, and one of the most thrilling developments is the implementation of music and sound effects. From haunting melodies to heart-pounding beats, we're working on the implementation of an auditory journey that will enhance every moment of your gameplay. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/598124a44e7a50c06adb18b955f9f9aee19e8ab9.jpg As we've previously mentioned, the script’s fine-tuning is coming to an end. We're getting closer to locking in Harvey’s fate! Every line of dialogue, every plot twist, and every character interaction is being meticulously revised to ensure a narrative that's not just immersive but truly unforgettable. And speaking of the script, we're finally gearing up for our favorite development stage. Voice acting recording! Our talented voice actors are getting ready to bring Slender Threads’ characters to life. If you've already played the Prologue, you'll know how his interpretations add depth and emotion taking the Slender Threads experience to another level, making you feel closer to the story and its inhabitants. If you haven't, stop wondering, and go check it out! It's available and free to play on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/ Of course, it's not just about adding the finishing touches. We've been doing lots of playtesting to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Now, the moment you've all been waiting for – the release date. If all goes according to plan, we're aiming for a launch by mid 2024. We know you're excited, and we want to assure you that the extra time we're taking will result in a gaming experience that's absolutely worth the wait. We're putting our heart and soul into this project. See you in the next update!

Hey there! It's time for another exciting update on Slender Threads' development journey. Even when things seem to be moving slowly, we've been hard at work these past few months, and we're thrilled to let you know what we've been up to! First things first, let's talk about the dialogues. We're getting closer to finalizing the script. Our team has been crafting dialogues that will draw you deeper into Villa Ventana's soul, making your choices and interactions even more meaningful. Get ready for some memorable conversations! About Villa Ventana, we wanted to make sure the environment truly comes alive, so we've been implementing some amazing new music and sound effects. Hopefully hese additions will transport you straight into the heart of Slender Threads' dark and mysterious atmosphere. The haunting melodies and carefully crafted soundscapes will heighten your gaming experience like never before. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/041906575ef27e3fc68b0afded16132725f6fa53.jpg As always, we appreciate your support and patience throughout this journey. Knowing you are there keep us motivated to deliver the best gaming experience possible. We are edging ever closer to the finish line and can't wait to share more exciting updates and news with you in the coming months. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/48be1be76f4b1fab50755ad5beef9b614228311a.jpg Stay tuned, and in case you haven't played the Prologue yet, there's no time like the present! It is free to play on Steam, and if you've enjoyed the game so far, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review. We are only 112 reviews away from being labeled as "Overwhelmingly Positive," and your feedback and support can help us get there! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/ See you in the next update!

Hi there amigos! May is almost gone, and June finds us working at full throttle! We've reached that point where things seem to move slowly, but the workload hasn't diminished an inch. We keep working on the script and smoothing some things that came up in the playtesting, hoping to be able to start the V.O. talent casting soon and then the voice recording. We've also started working on the achievements, hoping you'll have a blast finding them! We are soon moving to the next playtest phase, which involves external testers. So, aside from possible bug fixing, fingers crossed for them to enjoy Slender Threads as much as we do. We didn't want to say goodbye without sharing some captures of the last cutscenes we've been working on (no spoiling involved =P ) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/20ed6c6a3ce1609763860bd24cfa62b9a06c3cec.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/92080413b97170d76844cde8d21634c1d29767ba.jpg See you in the next update!

Hi there! Welcome to the first update of the year! We know it's been a while, but late 2022 was kind of boring news. We were mostly playtesting and polishing some details, which was time consuming. So, back to Slender Threads, Playtesting made us rethink some things here and there. And although we love how the game is going, we wanted to add the cherry on top. So, here is what we've done since our last update: - We have around 20 new scenes, going from the original 70 to 90. - Added some cutscenes to build the atmosphere where needed. - We are working on a new trailer to represent the actual game with its improvements. - We are working on a playable epilogue (Just a little after-game experience to add a new point of view). And here is what we have ahead: - More playtesting - Closing the script - Voice recording - Localization Here's an advance from one of the new scenes: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/ca52788dfe1fab121e69867a74e11f0eea6d8e0a.jpg Stay tuned. See you in the next update!

Steam Next Fest has begun! Join us on October 8th for a Live-Stream. We’ll be playing Slender Threads’ demo, a short backtage footage and the team will also be available to answer any questions you may have. Save the date by adding a reminder. See you soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

Steam Next Fest has begun! Join us on October 6th for a Live-Stream. We’ll be playing Slender Threads’ demo, a short backtage footage and the team will also be available to answer any questions you may have. Save the date by adding a reminder. See you soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

Hey there! Festival season is here, and we have some news we'd love to share! As the playtesting moves forward, we took some time to participate in the EVA play 2022. EVA is one of South America's most significant game events, and this year was its 20th anniversary. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase Slender Threads and see people playing it live. We took home some fantastic feedback! The cherry top was Slender Threads' nomination for EVA Awards! Talking festivals, another great news is that Slender Threads is one of the nominees for the upcoming Indie Cade 2022 starting on November 4th! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/e74fa149f588270100ca05d5b7ddfcf457991941.jpg Just in case that wasn't enough and you want to hear more, Slender Threads will be showcased on the upcoming Steam Next Fest! So join us next week on Steam and be ready to get spooked!

Hey there! We hope you are doing great. August has gone, and spring is coming to South America! Tons of playtesting is happening here lately, and we've been working on a new trailer which will hopefully be released soon. We keep polishing dialogs and scenes and working on details as well. Last but not (at all!) least, We are thrilled to share that we are now Nintendo Developers! We already got the dev kit and will soon start doing some tests. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/c171c15890046b1233889a59d3ab0c4567a96bf2.jpg See you next month for September's update!

Hey there! July is almost gone, and we are still on track. Let's lighten Villa Ventana's Darkness for a little while and see how everything starts falling into place. We devs focus on internal playtesting while our art and music teams fly over missing pieces. For those who played Prologue: Harvey is getting closer to Lena, and everything in between is almost done. For Those who haven't played it... what are you waiting for? Internal playtesting has given us some details to work on to make everything flow as we intended. Once we are thrilled with its results, we'll move to detail polishing... but that's material for the next log (which may come with a few surprises we can't share right now). Before saying goodbye, we'd like to share a live music session the incredible Alex Walker Smith from Givit Sound LLC has managed to put together for when... wait! We are not spoiling it... And yes, those are a lot of strings! See you next month!

Hey there! Let's shake the dust here... We know it's been a long since the last update, but we've used that time wisely. We've reached that point where the news gets more interesting and have decided to keep you more updated on the game status. So, from now on, we'll try to make an update every month until the launch.

We are stepping into the final development stage. What does it mean?

We have finished:

• All game scenes. Counting over 70, most of them are scrollable (Still can't believe that if we look back to our beginnings).
• Painting and animating more than 30 'living' characters.
• Almost every dialog line.

What is missing, then?

We have started the internal playtesting. Here we analyze the game flow and its difficulty, look for missing feedback, and polish dialogs. Once this is done. We'll start with the details, which is not a minor job and can be time consuming:

• Gestures: If you've had the opportunity to play the Prologue, you may have noticed that characters gesture according to the conversation.
• Making the town alive, with animations here and there.
• Music and sound effects.
• Voices (at this point, we have to be 100% sure the dialogs are final)
• Localization to over 8 languages.
• Optimization.
• Testing.
• Bug fixing.

When is the game released?

We'd love to have an answer for this. We are working really hard to have it ready by the end of this year, but at the same time don't want to create expectations around it. The worst-case scenario is mid-2023. We are also working on a few surprises to share in the following updates. We know you've been very patient, and there are no words to express how thankful we feel about that. In exchange, we hope to deliver a  game worthy of it, and let us say that we are very proud of how Slender Threads is turning out.

What can you do meanwhile?

If you played the Prologue, you could help us by leaving a comment. Each counts, and we truly appreciate hearing your thoughts! If you haven't played the Prologue, it's free to play, so you may want to try it. If you feel compulsive about sharing the game with your friends, please do so! And of course, don't forget to add it to your wishlist! See you in the next update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/25953d695342ecd3bc70a43320ce68fd3b3b2ec2.gif

Hey everyone! It's been two months since the release of Slender Threads' Prologue and we've got great comments since. Those hooked on the story keep asking themselves what will happen with Villa Ventana's inhabitants? We wanted to thank all of you who took the time to play it and left a review. The prologue got 124 comments so far, with over 98% positive! If you played it and loved it, please show us some love and take a few minutes to leave a review. Our next goal is to reach 500 comments and achieve an overwhelmingly positive review status! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/ In the upcoming updates, we'll share more news on the game's development and a few quirk details on how the idea was born =) Thanks in advance, Byts Team

Dear friends! We are entering the last quarter of another crazy year and we hope you are all safe and doing well. This 2021 was pretty much all about hard work and now it's time for a bit of fun. We are reaching to share the release of Slender Threads' Prologue. Several years after we started our developing journey, we can say that we've grown as a team and are ready now to take on new challenges. Making Slender Threads possible without crowdsourcing was a huge step. Being an Indie Studio based in South America is not easy. It sort of makes the road a little bumpier most of the time, but we found that facing obstacles makes us stronger and pushes our goals further. If you enjoyed our adventures, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine or Nobodies, we hope this new game will be up to the task. Slender Threads is a point-and-click thriller adventure with spreads of fun. We hope it'll make you jump off your chair and steal a good laugh. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/cbf13592241ae718b4cc4a6b41ace040b87607fd.jpg

About Slender Threads

The moment he arrives in Villa Ventana, Harvey Green rolls his eyes. All he sees is one more lifeless town, no different from countless others he passes through as a traveling bookseller. What Harvey is not seeing is that he has been called to Villa Ventana to play a part. Strings, pulled by some hidden presence, begin drawing him into a web of inevitability. A recurring nightmare. Citizen disappearances. A chain of alluringly inexplicable events sets Harvey on a path toward a terrifying revelation about his own destiny. Slender Threads explores the connections between disparate events and the extent to which we possess the agency to alter our fated course. The prologue represents around 1 of the 8-10 hours of the full game. Featuring English voice acting, and Spanish, French, German, Italian subtitles. If you love the idea and want to join us on this new adventure, there are two ways you can help us:

• Playing the Free Prologue and leaving us a review!
• Sharing it (tweets, emails, old classic phone calls are welcomed if they help to spread the news!)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/ Also, don't forget to add the full version to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us your time! All things said. Dare to follow the Slender Threads?

Hey everyone! Indie Arena Booth is finally here and Slender Threads is part of it, so we couldn't be more excited! You can support us by: - Playing the demo and let us know your thoughts. - English voice acting included - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/ - Adding the free Prologue to your Wishlist -Coming on September 15th!- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1682490/Slender_Threads_Prologue/ See you at the Summercamp of Doom!

Another Steam Game Festival is coming! Join us on February 5th for a Live-Stream. We’ll be playing Slender Threads’ demo and the team will be available to answer any questions you may have. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/5b23047e612feec729e2132c456447923d7227e6.jpg Save the date by adding a reminder. See you soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

Another Steam Game Festival is coming! Join us on February 6th for a Live-Stream. We’ll be playing Slender Threads’ demo and the team will be available to answer any questions you may have. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/66063450ec5e29524760ee7da995cf0a623d5699.jpg Save the date by adding a reminder. See you soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

Genre: Adventure / Point-and-Click / Psychological Thriller Audience: 17 + / Players who enjoy story-driven games Play Time: Approximately 15 hours Estimated Launch Date: Q2 2021 Targeted Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG) / Nintendo Switch / iOS / Android Supported Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/ee78113b1e63b8c2008d9fed8f4d6b80bad76b93.png

Plot

The moment he arrives in Villa Ventana, Harvey Green rolls his eyes. All he sees is one more lifeless town, no different from countless others he passes through as a traveling bookseller. What Harvey doesn’t see is that he has been called to Villa Ventana to play a part. Strings, pulled by some hidden presence, begin drawing him into a web of inevitability. A recurring nightmare. Citizen disappearances. A chain of alluringly inexplicable events sets Harvey on a path toward a terrifying revelation about his own destiny. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/5d918743fca727dbd697032b693d05f23b824bf5.jpg Harvey’s actions can change how the story unfolds...to an extent. Different choices lead to different interactions, and to different confrontations. But can any of these choices alter the ultimate outcome for Harvey, or for anyone? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/3e2e0b5da0652bc2bab1fc2db9327dcc561bc2ef.jpg Slender Threads depicts two-dimensional characters and objects in a three-dimensional environment to mimic the appearance of cutouts in a diorama. Each asset is meticulously hand-drawn to enhance this effect. We want the game to feel like playing a living storybook.

As Steam has postponed the Steam Game Festival by a week, we are also moving our AMA session: Meet the developers and shoot your questions! We promise to be as honest as possible without spoiling too much ːsteammockingː {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/6eaf9e67a2d5fd7071f023d564bbad6c1096ba68.jpg Set a reminder an join our discord channel at: https://discord.gg/BZeKADw https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/

As Steam has postponed the Steam Game Festival by a week, we are also moving our live stream: Steam Game Festival is coming! Join us on June 17th for a Live-Stream. We’ll be playing Slender Threads’ demo and the team will be available to answer any questions you may have. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36298238/ff943fb1aad3ef61ed2541ae179921073c1d203d.jpg Save the date by adding a reminder. See you soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116480/Slender_Threads/