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Async Loading
There has been confusion about whether the game is loading or frozen, so we have put in the effort to make most of the loading asynchronous with a progress bar so you can see what's going on.
You Died
Also added a death menu so you have the option to go to main menu after you die rather than having to wait for the level to load again.
Backrooms Fixes
Infection screen effect
Improved infection death
Fixed Caleb's arm getting stuck in ceiling
Delayed Grinner spawn until 2 minutes if you don't have any progression items to allow for more initial exploration
Madness eyes spawn more frequently
Improved vending machine and added pills
Grinner and trolley much quieter audio detection levels
No gore grinner death where apple replaces heart
Fixed grinner entering into most safe areas
Fixed ceiling problem in backrooms
Grinner audio has shorter range
Vacuum doesn't miss small fungus any more
Fixed flooded in backrooms
Fixed infinite scrolling in menus
Dropping hazmat suit now dequips it, also dequips if you start level without it
Hazmat suit can become bloody
Hazmat no longer makes you stop wearing clothes
Other Changes
Improved level load times with many custom mode entities
Fixed custom mode causing level to fail generating
Fix multiple entities triggering death cutscenes
Optimized collisions in Classrooms
Removed endless mode and chewtopia VHS tapes from random loot
Mic low latency mode stays visible if mic is disabled
Equipment now displays use button when equipment is out
Fixed arcade and chewtoia announcements missing
Fixed Joey broken in certain Pool/Playrooms
This update includes
Tape 8, now available in Story Mode and Endless Mode.
Tape 9's preview
New entity with new mechanic (ARC-1666)
New anomalous object (ARC-912)
6 new items, including a new VHS tape collectible
A gym bag for your clothes in the inventory
New status effects
Several new codex entries, marker drawings and more!
Other Changes
Reduced all level loading times, especially when having Custom Mode enabled
Fixed Custom Mode entities no longer spawning when dying or completing a level
Fixed Joey spawning too close to player in Custom Mode
Added text explaining how Custom Endless Mode works to prevent confusion
Join our Discord for feedback and suggestions!
Fixed various upscaling issues
Fixed new inventory not displaying properly on low aspect ratio
Fixed Endless Poolrooms failing with fast generation on
Rolled back audio culling to fix various audio issues
Fixed Endless Playrooms culling
This update is focused on the things players have been bringing up the most: performance, AI-generated content, and controller support. Also includes an Inventory Overhaul.
We’ve been reading reviews, discussions, bug reports, Discord feedback, and Steam comments. A lot of 0.8.4 is the result of that feedback, and we want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to report issues or explain what wasn’t working for them.
Performance was one of the biggest concerns players reported, so a major part of 0.8.4 was spent rebuilding and optimizing systems that affect every level of the game.
This included adding LODs to many high-detail objects, overhauling the physics system, reducing CPU load across interactions, the character controller, and background processes, and optimizing shadow maps with tiered update rates based on distance.
The largest change was a major overhaul to our culling system. After a lot of late nights, we were able to greatly reduce the number of rooms, lights, physics objects, and other scene elements rendering at once across all performance levels. Physics and rendering now also use a unified culling system, which means physics objects should no longer visibly pop in separately from the rest of the world.
BEFORE
AFTER
We also added new graphics options that scale with quality presets, giving players more control over how the game runs on their system.
WARNING: There are some known issues with the Upscalers that we are investigating.
Upscaling support has also been updated, replacing DLSS 2 and adding newer options, including Native AA. Frame generation is not included yet, but we hope to add that soon.
DLSS 4 / 4.5
FSR 3.1 / 4.1
Framerate hitches from entities spawning and death sequences has been drastically reduced. Especially with Joey's transformation and death sequence.
Another major piece of feedback was about AI-generated content in the game. 0.8.4 includes a large pass of new handcrafted assets across multiple levels.
Many corkboard images have been replaced with new handmade images, including some in The Kidrooms that came from previous community fan art competitions. The posters in The Arcade section of The Playrooms have also been replaced with artwork from the winners of our latest Fan Art Contest.
We replaced several AI-generated intercom sounds and voices as well, and made major improvements to the spatial audio of the intercom speakers themselves so they feel more naturally placed in the environment.
The Chewtopia VHS tape has also been remade by hand. Special thanks to Class Wyatt for the incredible help.
There are many other smaller changes throughout the game too, including updates to posters, fast food menus, and other environmental details.
Controller support was another common issue players reported, especially when navigating menus.
In 0.8.4, we improved controller interaction and selection behavior in the inventory and settings menus, making both much easier to use without switching back to a mouse and keyboard.
We improved the look of the room, redesigned the slingshot, and repositioned it so it feels better to use. The slingshot itself has also been completely rewritten, making it feel much more responsive and physically accurate when aiming and firing.
It can now fit and shoot any physics object, and the room has been decorated with alternate ammunition and a few other details for players to experiment with.
The Churchrooms now have a new breaker room built specifically for the level, instead of reusing the breaker room from The Classrooms.
This should help the area feel more distinct and better match the atmosphere of The Churchrooms.
The hazard system has been reworked so hazards can now spawn in far more places throughout the game, instead of being limited to more rigid spawn setups.
Custom Mode also now includes options to enable or disable various hazards, giving players more control over the kind of run they want to create in any level.
As part of the inventory overhaul, VHS tapes are now much easier to identify and keep track of in your inventory.
VHS tapes are also no longer consumed when watched, so once you find one, you can keep it and replay it any time.
The Gangler now interacts with water more realistically. (Whispering Wyrm does as well)
Gangler also has new improved footstep sounds in water.
The Stink Pipes in The Playrooms have been improved. Previously, their hitboxes were much more punishing than they looked, while the smoke effect itself was barely visible.
They now bellow both proudly and justly.
Loot Spawning Improvements
Improved the look of TV Screens
Fixed Doll Sting Sound playing through doors
Fixed issue where screen could blink when walking through doorways sometimes
Rebalanced Joey Ragdoll
Fixed VSYNC Option
Optimized Mirrors
We’re also still hard at work on multiplayer, which continues to be one of the biggest things we’re building for The Classrooms.
On top of that, the next tape is just around the corner. Please look forward to it!
Thank you again to everyone who has reported issues, left feedback, made videos, posted reviews, or talked with us directly. This update exists because of that feedback, and we’ll keep using it to guide the game moving forward.
We've made some changes to the following entities that will take effect April 1st
New Gangler
Joey
Arachnophone
Other Changes
Fixed NoDoors and vent culling issues
Fixed Light Modifier issues except volumetrics
Fixed loot clumping and falling through tables and drawers
Fixed locked doors being removed by NoDoors in Churchrooms
Fixed NoDoors removing Chewtopia, Arcade, and Microwave doors
Fixed level modifiers are not randomized in Custom Endless Mode with Custom Modifiers disabled
Fixed Bathrooms unbeatable in Custom Mode, it now always has the default water
Fixed Custom Modifiers can remain on when Custom Mode is off, which could result in no water in Poolrooms with Custom Mode off.
Fixed codex entries not spawning in most levels
Added toggle in Custom Mode Level tab, which is disabled by default to avoid confusion with losing water in Bathrooms and Poolrooms by simply turning on Custom Mode.
Other Changes
Fixed able to unlock doors/vents with any item
Fixed occasionally unable to find enough books in Library
Fixed Story Playrooms Flooding can block progression
Fixed Endless Playrooms locked doors
Fixed locker doors going inside locker
Fixed Custom Panel going too far down
Fixed new Ganglers don't appear in Endless Mode
Fixed No Doors modifier disables Arcade, Chewtopia and Microwave doors
Optimized Churchrooms door
Slightly improved Endless Mode level generation speed
Hello, Classrooms players! Update 0.8.2 is here with several new features and changes, including Custom Mode for Endless Mode, a complete Gangler overhaul, new Churchrooms tiles, and more.
Custom Endless Mode
You can now play an altered version of Endless Mode where you can specify exactly which and how many entities will appear. Your Depth is calculated from the combined Danger Level of the entities you chose, rather than progressively incrementing the deeper you go.
Custom Mode Level Modifiers
You can now customize the level modifiers.
Levels that normally have water will NOT have water unless you enable FLOODED
Gangler Overhaul
The Gangler has been fully redesigned, with a new nightmare-inducing appearance, higher-quality audio, and slightly adjusted behavior. A new Mangler variant has also been introduced based on this rework, as well as a creepy experimental shadow version... The original Gangler will no longer appear in Story Mode, but will remain available in Custom Mode.
Churchrooms
16 new unique rooms, plus 1 existing room updated to better match the Churchrooms aesthetic
New wooden doors
Smiley Changes
Fixed Smiley moving while invisible in light
Fixed Smiley no longer turning lights blue
Smiley's head now gently tilts from side to side
Smiley now turns off TVs
Optimizations
Level generation is now slightly faster
Optimized the player to use fewer CPU resources
Entity and Sound Fixes
Fixed character skin clipping through clothing during death animations
Fixed entities becoming distracted by their own physics sounds
Fixed entities ignoring Egg Timer ding when too close
Fixed player whistle and Dog Whistle sounds not playing when too many other sounds were active
Other Changes
Fixed Keycards disappearing when dropped
Improved loot system balance: item spawn rates have been reduced, expect to find 1 to 2 glowsticks per level
Other Updates
Multiplayer remains in active development. Check Discord for Sneak Peeks https://discord.gg/KT5bgm9nWK
Tape 8 is also in slow but steady progress, most of the art is done.
Hello, Classrooms players! Update 0.8.1 is here with major improvements to Custom Mode, a complete loot system overhaul, and a brand new Darkrooms level.
Custom Mode Upgrades
Gain precise control over entity spawns.
Spawn multiple instances of the same entity.
Support up to 20 entities total for chaotic custom runs.
The Darkrooms replaced with The Churchrooms
Replaced the old dark Classrooms variant with a fully unique level design.
Brings fresh layout, atmosphere, and challenges.
Now appears in Non Linear Mode for added variety.
Loot System Overhaul
Only in Endless Mode, Story Mode Library, and Churchrooms so far.
Greatly increased variety in loot spawns.
More dynamic and rewarding item placement across levels.
Endless Mode Difficulty Selection
Select a difficulty in New Game to set starting lives.
One of the gumballs gives an extra life.
Keycards Inventory Tab
Keys and Keycards have been split into separate Inventory Tabs.
Optimizations
Most levels generate faster.
Library generation is significantly quicker.
Dive in and test the new Custom Mode setups, hunt for varied loot, and explore the revamped Darkrooms. Your feedback helps shape the game!
ArcLab hole now opens after you leave the Elevator
Prevented reaching a level transition in Endless Mode too soon by "hiding" them
Simplified Endless Mode key system, so the odds of finding a door you can open are much higher.
Fixed big Poolrooms lights not affected by light modifier
Endless Mode keys now have physics
Removed books from Endless Library
Fixed equipment HUD in other layouts
Playrooms slide now always leads to Playrooms
Whoopie cushions have randomized color in Endless Mode
Improved Locked Door Materials
Increased Gumball durations
Flooded water color modifiers
Fixed Tomatoes not spawning in Kidrooms
Fixed Red Locker LOD in Kidrooms
Fixed floor hole in Kidrooms cafeteria
Fixed hazard modifiers
Fixed unable to drop silver key
Red/Yellow key models now have icons
Prevented Flooded Playrooms from being unbeatable by setting water level so the paths from where you spawn can reach all the exits, the same fix is applied to all levels except Poolrooms. Also Playrooms slides can't result in drowning death anymore
Fixed Endless Mode Light Modifiers
Endless Mode Normal lights more common
Ensured Endless Mode Classrooms/Library/Bathrooms always have at least one multi level transition to one of the others on that list
Fixed Poolrooms initial lag
Fix occasionally a hole doesn't load scene and holes are actually deeper now
Fixed occasionally unable to use elevator keycard, key/keycard filtering is disabled now since it's a separate tab anyways
Fixed Library bathroom ceiling missing with Bathroom transition behind it
Fixed Tape 8 generating Tape 7
Elevator passes stack
No entities on Depth 1 with slight curve adjustment
Fixed entities spawning in Elevator
Endless Mode Keys glow
Prevented finding Janitor/Elevator key in Endless Mode
Fixed unable to drop some keys
Improved metal doors
Fixed occasionally Endless Mode Depth resetting in save file
Fixed Keycards occasionally spawning in the wrong location, including Store Mode Poolrooms and Non Linear
Fixed able to spawn above level and get stuck
More keys at lower depths
New card reader
Hell Doll is less likely to appear in lower depths
Improved Classrooms vending/gumball rooms
Improved the floor hole and made it deeper so you fall longer
Improved ARC Lab
Keys spawn in toilets in Non Linear
Fixed music/stings/etc in Non Linear
New effect in certain transitions
Fixed rooms being dark when they shouldn't be
Added light color modifiers to Non Linear
All levels should generate faster and never fail (With fast generation on)
Fixed locked doors appearing on the main path, preventing you from continuing
Added more items to locked loot rooms
Story Mode Janitor/Elevator keys have separate icons now
Fixed footsteps in ArcLab
Fixed Cyan Key/Door symbol
Sped up Rewind level load
Fixed getting stuck in Non-Linear Library Pool Slide
Fixed slides sticking through other parts of the level
Added Non-Linear Kidrooms Loot Room
Fixed Non-Linear Poolrooms Vending Machine room
Hello, The Classrooms players! We are excited to launch the beta of Endless Descent, a completely new way to experience the game. Unlike the linear story mode with predetermined routes and entities, Endless Descent Mode is built for endless replayability and unpredictable level transitions. This beta is a solo preview of the mode we plan to expand into multiplayer. Imagine jumping in with friends after school or work for a fresh game, where everything is random and not limited to any order!
Start in the ARC Lab, your safe central hub. There are plans for players to frequently come back here in the future for upgrades.
Levels connect in countless different ways. No set path exists after you initially drop from the hole in The Classrooms.
They spawn randomly per level. The deeper you go, the more dangerous it becomes. Multiples of any entity can also spawn, so don't be surprised to encounter REAL armies of dolls. Difficulty stops increasing after reaching 100 floors.
Choose between 1 Life mode, where your save resets on death, or Infinite Lives mode, where you always respawn upon death and can freely continue playing.
Find them to unlock matching doors, with special loot and other surprises inside. More progression systems from story mode are coming later in development.
Discover the Vending Machine and Gumball Machine, which will appear behind locked doors. You can buy unlimited items or anomalous gumballs for temporary buffs!
Prepare to find yourself surrounded by darkness or engulfed in a flood, as any level can generate with a unique modifier! They become more common the deeper you go.
Use the Elevator to return to the ARC Lab, or give it an Elevator Pass (keycard) to head to a level of your choice.
Endless Descent Mode is in active development with big updates ahead, including the full integration of multiplayer. This beta lets you explore the foundation in single-player while we progress toward implementing co-op. Jump in and tell us what you think in our Discord, as your feedback will shape multiplayer!
WARNING: Endless Descent mode doesn't save when you Eject unless you are in the Arc Lab. But it does save every time you change levels.
Fixed Toggle Sprint Setting not visible in Controls tab
Fixed Joey not spawning in Poolrooms
Fixed Joey sinking into Poolrooms floor during belly rub
Prevented Joey from emoting while swimming
Improved Custom Mode icons
Fixed Main Menu version
Special Thanks: Fan Art Contest Winner We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible work of our Fan Art Contest winner, whose stunning piece now replaces the AI-generated art on the Kidrooms Puzzle. The talent in our community blew us away! Choosing just one winner was incredibly tough due to the flood of amazing submissions! A huge thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity inspires us. While we could only pick one for the Kidrooms Puzzle, we’ve incorporated more of your fantastic artwork into other parts of the level. Keep those creative juices flowing!
Hello, The Classrooms explorers! Patch 0.7.1 is here with exciting new features, gameplay tweaks, and performance improvements to make your journey through the eerie halls even more thrilling. Here’s what’s new in this update:
Joey Enhancements
Joey has various emotes, including a belly rub request—yes, you can finally pet the dog!
Joey will even pissSuper Joey has tentacles
Improved Angry Joey’s run animation for a more menacing look.
Joey no longer looks at the player when blind
Entity Enhancements
Arachnophone Fixes: Fixed Arachnophone phasing through doors. Hitting it anywhere now makes it hide, giving you more control in encounters.
Door Interactions: Entities breaking doors now send them flying more consistently for a more satisfying effect. Entities can now break the Janitor Door after you unlock it, ramping up the tension.
Gameplay Improvements
Crouch Jumping: Added crouch jumping for more dynamic movement options.
Toggle Sprint: Sprinting is a toggle instead of hold.
Library Books: Books in the Library now stack, making inventory management easier.
Hiding Safety: Most entities can no longer kill you while you’re hiding in a locker, giving you a safer breather.
VHS Tapes: Disabled VHS corruption when using vents and removed player collisions with VHS tapes for seamless navigation.
Visual & Art Updates
Kidrooms Puzzle Art: Replaced AI-generated art on the Kidrooms Puzzle with the winning entry from our Fan Art Contest.
Poolrooms Secret Area: Added artwork from a previous Fan Art Contest winner to a secret area in the Poolrooms—keep an eye out!
Entity Visual Fix: Fixed an issue where ??? wasn’t looking at you vertically, improving immersion.
Performance & Optimization
Improved Culling: Enhanced culling systems for better performance, ensuring smoother gameplay across various hardware.
Known Issue: Version in Main Menu says 0.7.0 instead of 0.7.1
Thank you for your continued support and creativity, especially to our talented community for the amazing fan art! We’re thrilled to keep refining The Classrooms based on your feedback. Share your thoughts on Steam and Discord, and happy exploring (and dog-petting)!
Fixed some language fonts that were broken in the previous update
When you COMPLETE The Kidrooms, your Puzzle pieces reset (Not when you die)
Hello, Classrooms players! Patch 0.7.0.564 is here with focused improvements, bug fixes, and polish to enhance your experience in the game. This update refines gameplay, visuals, and level generation while addressing key issues. Here’s what’s new:
Gameplay Improvements
Inventory & Items: Puzzle Bags now give 20 pieces. Puzzle pieces are easier to collect. Added a backpack upgrade level for 3 additional inventory slots. Fixed equipped items not unequipping when manipulating interactable objects.
Kidrooms Enhancements: Disabled entity spawn points in the Kidrooms hub and the Piano Room. Solving the Piano now teleports Small Dog to the Piano Room entrance. Increased the number of glass fragments for the giant reinforced glass in the Kidrooms Piano Room.
Custom Mode: Fixed abilities not working on some entities and resolved an issue where Custom Mode unlocked before completing Kidrooms.
Simon Says: Adjusted Simon’s volume and updated the AudioCue for the start button for a smoother experience.
Sling Shot Room: Added a box collider to the floor for proper physics interactions.
Deodorant Fix: Fixed Deodorant not protecting against becoming stinky.
Dog Enhancements
Big Dog Tuning: Fixed occasionally getting stuck on biscuit. Lowered the ragdoll speed threshold from 100% to 98%
Fur Effects: Implemented Fur Quality Levels and added Fur Effects separately from Hair Effects. Disabled fur movement to reduce black flickering.
Dog Death Cutscenes: Major improvements to dog kill timelinesincluding a new rear dog death animation and refined noise and distance handling for a less jarring experience.
Level & Environment
All levels should generate MUCH faster, especially Kidrooms
Technical & Stability
Audio Fixes: Fixed the start scream
Settings: Fixed In-Game settings scaling differently than the Main Menu. Added an option to disable Fast Level Generation (Fast generation is unnoticeably less random)
Fixed a rebinding softlock issue.
Fixed ??? no longer looks at you
Other Changes
Flashlight UI: Adjusted the flashlight position to align better with the battery UI.
Thank you for your support and feedback! This patch aims to make The Classrooms smoother and more immersive. Share your thoughts on the Steam forums or Discord, and keep exploring!
Hello, The Classrooms players! We're excited to roll out Patch 0.7.0.556, packed with tweaks, fixes, and improvements to make your adventures smoother and more thrilling. Here’s what’s new in this update:
Gameplay Improvements
Biscuits: Biscuits are added as an Arcade Prize for 75 tickets. The biscuit spawn rate has also been increased in The Kidrooms
Color Mini Game Tweaks: position has been adjusted to avoid awkward corner spawns, and the reward spawn position is now easier to grab.
Puzzle Piece Polish: The voice line no longer shows a text tip covering how many pieces you picked up, and you’re capped at picking up 176 puzzle pieces to avoid wasting inventory slots. Fixed the Puzzle Piece description for clarity.
Item Management: Fixed an issue where equipped items wouldn’t disappear when dropped. Fixed various item descriptions.
Dog Enhancements
Behavior Fixes: Big Dog should no longer get stuck. No longer gets stuck crawling after transforming in a vent.
Biscuits: Big Dog also eats biscuits now but they are less effective
Anger: Dog anger can now go below 0 so feeding a biscuit right away isn't wasteful
Ragdoll Tweaks: Increased the ragdoll speed threshold, especially Super form.
Visual Upgrades: Added an eating animation for Big Dog, improved fur materials with better shading. Low-quality fur now kicks in when hair effects are disabled.
Reinforced Glass: Super Dog breaks glass more reliably.
Death Animations: Improved the dog crawling death cutscene for a less jarring experience.
Level & Environment Fixes
Tile Corrections: Fixed a floor collider in the Kidrooms hub and resolved a bathroom tile blocking navigation. Adjusted Lamp to prevent light leaks.
PlayRooms Improvement: Tweaked the FunRoom wander point so entities avoid hiding spots.
Prop Fixes: Replaced an incorrect TV prop and moved the shark from the middle of Piano room for better navigation.
Audio Enhancements: Added more ambient music.
Technical & Stability
Pathfinding Upgrades: Improved pathfinding for smoother entity movement and fixed a tile blocking navigation.
Cloud Save: Writes to local save before loading the next level to avoid losing progress if the Game is closed during loading.
Other Fixes:
Trampoline Fix: Trampolines are finally working as intended after multiple tweaks.
Resolved Smiley not draining flashlight.
Fixed piano false positives.
Prevented Dead Fuse in Playrooms from disappearing.
Fixed a typo in the whistle document.
Ensured the library computer lab glass is breakable.
Known Issues
Black Flickering
Some users experience their screen flickering black when looking at the dog. This can be mitigated by using TAA and disabling Advanced Lens Effects. As a last resort, Hair Effects can be turned off. A proper fix is still under investigation.
We’ve worked hard to squash bugs and enhance the experience based on your feedback. Keep exploring The Classrooms, and let us know your thoughts on the Steam forums or our socials. Thanks for playing, and stay sneaky!
Hello, brave investigators of The Classrooms! The 0.7 "The Kidrooms" update is LIVE, and it’s our biggest yet! Step into the eerie, toy-strewn chaos of The Kidrooms, face the unpredictable Joey, and beware the creepy Arachnophone. This update is packed with new scares, refined gameplay, and a ton of polish to make your VHS-fueled nightmares even more intense. Ready to dive into the Superstructure’s latest twisted corner? Let’s break it down!
The Kidrooms is a brand-new procedurally generated level that’s equal parts nostalgic and unsettling. Picture a maze of colorful playhouses, oversized slingshots, and creepy toys, all steeped in that signature Classrooms liminal dread. Navigate through vents, dodge new puzzles, and uncover secrets in this warped playground. With diverse rooms and improved generation for smoother flow, The Kidrooms is a fresh, replayable terror-fest. Oh, and watch out for those orange balloons—they’re not just for show! 🎈
Say hello to Joey, the shape-shifting canine terror who’s anything but a good boy. This entity switches between a deceptively cute Small Dog and a ferocious Big Dog (and sometimes a Super version that’s OVER 9000!). Joey’s got new tricks:
Biscuit Distraction: Toss biscuits to calm him down—each one lowers his anger, but don’t expect him to stay friendly for long.
Vent Crawling: Joey now prowls through vents, making nowhere safe.
Dynamic Behavior: From sniffing sounds to glowing eyes and ragdoll physics, Joey’s animations and AI are next-level. He’ll chase, bark, and even get mad if you hit him with a gumball!
Joey’s kill cutscene is chilling, and his transformations pack a visual punch. Can you outsmart this furry fiend?
The Arachnophone is here to crank up the fear! This gramophone with a sinister twist scuttles around The Kidrooms, triggered when you get too close, and sent packing when you land a hit. Here’s what makes it tick:
Transforming Terror: After a 1-second delay, it morphs into a spider-like nightmare if you venture too near or hit it three times.
Sound Traps: Its alarm enrages Joey, so tread carefully.
Hiding Mechanics: Smack it to send it back into hiding, but don’t expect it to stay down for long.
With four Arachnophones lurking in The Kidrooms, you’ll need sharp reflexes and a steady hand to survive their eerie tunes.
Take charge of your survival with the new keybinds system! Customize controls for both keyboard and controller to suit your playstyle, whether you’re sprinting from Joey or aiming a slingshot. Rebind actions in the pause menu or main menu for a seamless, panic-free experience. Your fear, your rules!
Wield your arsenal like a pro with the revamped equipment system! Equip items like Glowsticks, Egg Timers, Deodorant, Stink Bombs, Dog Biscuits, and more, then use or swap them on the fly without opening your inventory. See your character’s hand gripping each item for extra immersion as you fend off horrors in The Kidrooms.
The Kidrooms sound more chilling than ever with our overhauled audio system! New sound effects heighten every creak and scuttle, while unique stings—like a jolt when you first spot the doll—spike the tension. Fearful chase music blares when danger’s near or Joey’s on your tail, keeping your pulse racing. Explore too long without a scare? Eerie exploration music sets in, lulling you into a false sense of safety. Every sound pulls you deeper into the nightmare!
We’ve cranked the immersion to 11 with these additions:
Slingshot Minigame
Piano Puzzle
Canine Death Whistle
We’ve squashed hundreds of bugs to make your experience seamless.
Patched crashes, lighting glitches, and tile generation errors.
Improved performance with optimized navmesh, ragdoll physics, and reduced hitches.
Enhanced entity navigation around corners and doorways for smoother pursuits.
Refined Bathrooms' level generation to prevent entities from getting stuck.
Boosted Gangler spawn reliability in Bathrooms for consistent scares.
Upgraded Screecho’s animations for more fluid and terrifying movements.
Polished player animations, camcorder model, and flashlight placement for a more immersive experience.
Your feedback shaped this update! From refining procedural generation to adding vents and keycards, we’ve listened to your posts on Discord and the The Classrooms Wiki. Keep sharing your thoughts via Discord or the Steam forums—we’re already planning more scares, including that multiplayer mode you’ve been asking for!
Multiplayer and Tape 8 are “Coming Soon,” and we’re not stopping there. Expect more entities, levels, and maybe a few surprises as we march toward the full release. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to update to 0.7 to explore The Kidrooms!
Grab your VHS camcorder, stock up on batteries, and survive the The Kidrooms—if you dare. Share your creepiest moments with us using #TheClassrooms, and let’s see who can outrun Joey and the Arachnophone!
Stay scared, The The Classrooms Team
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