The Big Hollow: 1982 news & patch notes

Hello everyone,

We've just released v1.1.10, a fairly substantial update that addresses a number of feedback points we've received since launch. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experiences, suggestions, and bug reports!

New Hint System

One of the most significant additions in this update is a new hint system designed to help players who get stuck without spoiling the investigation.

• After two failed attempts on a question, you'll now have the option to ask Lenore for advice.

• Hints are designed to gently steer players in the right direction while preserving the satisfaction of solving the case yourself.

• When reviewing a question with only one correct answer, already-correct sections will now be skipped automatically.

• Clicking the "?" button next to correctly entered evidence will now replay the reasoning behind why that answer was correct, rather than simply repeating information about the evidence itself.

• Added many more "close, but not quite" responses throughout the game, providing additional reasoning and, in some cases, extra hints to help guide your thinking.

Quality-of-Life Improvements

• Fixed an issue where fullscreen mode could occasionally create black borders.

• Added Space Bar support as an alternative "left click" input.

Achievement Fixes

• Fixed the trigger for the "Here's What I'm Thinking" achievement.

After investigating reports, we realized the conditions required to unlock the achievement were far more awkward than intended, which explains why so few players had earned it. To correct this, we've fixed the trigger and also added an additional achievement check before the credits roll.

If you believe you should have already unlocked the achievement, we recommend loading your save and playing through to the ending again. Since the final autosave occurs in Lenore's office, this should only require a short replay before the credits sequence.

Thank you again for all your feedback and support. We hope these improvements make your time in Big Hollow a smoother and more enjoyable case!

We're excited to announce that The Big Hollow: 1982 is officially releasing on May 28, 2026!

Think you got what it takes to become a criminal profiler for the FBI? Test your crime-solving skills in The Big Hollow: 1982.

The Big Hollow: 1982 - Release Date Trailer

Combining cinematic storytelling, criminal profiling and animated 2D visuals, The Big Hollow: 1982 is a concentrated detective thriller built for players who love true crime, deduction, and psychological mystery.

Set in the early days of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, the game challenges players to interpret evidence, analyze criminal behavior, and uncover the psychology behind a series of murders.

For fans of true crime, puzzles and modernized 2D point-and-click adventures, The Big Hollow: 1982 is about deduction through a grounded, cinematic lens: The Case of the Golden Idol meets The Silence of the Lambs.