We Escaped a Twisted Game news & patch notes

Into the Depths

• Part 4: Improved network logic for rotation bridges.

The Finale

• Fixed a grammar error in the video.

General

• Updated information and general text fixes.

• Added more logging for troubleshooting.

• Fixed an issue in Admiral's Gambit where Stacy could pick up some notes in Chad’s room.
• Fixed an issue where barrels in Into the Depths could lose forward momentum if they collided with Stacy immediately after spawning.
• Fixed a bug where the Butcher in The Puppet Show could glitch and fail to hit Stacy, a fallback has been added to ensure the hit registers properly.
• The voice audio source for push-to-talk now validates that the correct audio source is used when receiving voice data.

• Adjusted some lights outside the manor.
• Adjusted audio sources on doors.
• Adjusted various environment objects.

Hey everyone!

We’ve been working hard these past weeks to bring you a winter update just in time for the holidays.

This patch actually grew way bigger than we first expected… once we started adding snow and lights, we just couldn’t stop. We hope you’ll enjoy this update as much as we enjoyed making it!

Seasonal Winter Event

Winter has arrived in We Escaped a Twisted Game, and with it comes a festive atmosphere wrapped inside just a little bit of horror.

Here’s what’s new:

• Snowfall effects across the world

• Winter-themed scenery

• Christmas decorations

• New seasonal audio in Puzzle 1

• Festive hats

This winter event will stay active until January 6th and will return every year.

Voice Chat Open Mic

You’ve been asking for Open Mic support, and we’ve been listening.

You can now switch between:

• Push to Talk, or

• Open Mic, using the walkie-talkie key to toggle communication

If you experience lost voice data, try adjusting your microphone settings in Steam.

Achievement Fix “Perfection” Not Triggering

Some players reported that Perfection didn’t unlock even after completing everything correctly.

This is now fixed.

If you were affected:

Hey everyone,

If you’ve been enjoying We Escaped a Twisted Game and want to show some love, we’d be super grateful if you gave us a nomination. We’re just a small team doing our best to make something special, and seeing your support means the world.

Pick any category you think fits, like Better With Friends.

Thanks for playing and for being part of our little community.

Best Regards,

Deluded Games Team

• Fixed an issue where the game could break for a client if the host left at the same moment the client tried to join.

• General code improvements to the butcher and camera effects.

• Added a “%” suffix to I’m the Butcher Now progress bar.

• Fixed a few spots where occlusion culling could break.

• “I'm the Butcher Now” will now show a progress bar that appears on the screen one second into the stalking process.
• This will only appear if you do not already have the achievement.

• Improved visual feedback.

• Updated several note texts for clarity.

• Minor environment updates.

• Improved visual feedback.

• Added a "Fire" keybind.

• Added red text to notify players when an action is not bound to any key.

• Fixed a bug that caused the "Steady Freddy" achievement to trigger incorrectly.

• Some doors didn’t rotate in the correct direction on the client — now fixed.
• Moved the Butcher closer to the center of the room to make it easier to pick up the key after completing the puzzle.
• Fixed an issue where a certain scenario could cause a soft lock.

• Some particle effects did not work on the client now fixed.
• Fixed an issue where the Cancel button on the "Leave Game" modal stopped working.

• Part 3: Adjusted the movement speed of some boxes to better align with the platform as it passes them.
• Part 4: Stacy now moves with the platform. Adjusted some boxes to better fit this new behavior.

Hey Escapers!

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. We honestly didn’t expect such an amazing start.

Seeing so many people play the game, have fun together, and share their reactions has been surreal for us.

Since launch, almost 1,000 players have already jumped into We Escaped a Twisted Game.

For a small two-man team working full-time jobs during the day, that means the world to us.

This week, we’ve spent our evenings reading every bit of feedback and patching the game nightly.

Tonight, though, we’re taking the evening off to celebrate!

Your feedback has made a real difference.

The median playtime has grown from 2 hours to 2 hours 27 minutes, and 64% of players now finish the game. That’s incredible progress in such a short time, and it’s all thanks to you.

We’ve learned a lot during this launch, what works and what doesn’t.

That knowledge will be invaluable if we ever decide to continue Chad and Stacy’s story.

Your support and feedback have been amazing. You’ve helped us improve the game in ways we couldn’t have done alone. If you haven’t already, leaving a short review helps others start their escape, and means a lot to us. ❤️

Once again, thank you for all the kind words, honest feedback, and for playing our game.

Until next time,

Markus & Albin

• Fixed an issue where the stalkers would not stop running when players were not in the library.

• Fixed an issue that could cause a soft lock.

• Changed the placement of the "Controls" text while watching the puppet show to the upper left, and updated the text.

• Part 2 – Added a second safe space on the opposite side of the first one.
• General – Adjusted the spawn position to be closer to where the action happens.

• Minor update to a hint description.

• Gave the candles a proper light source.
• Fixed an issue causing Chad’s stalker to behave incorrectly in certain scenarios.

• Improved light handling so fewer lights turn off when they’re needed.

• Increased barrel spawn times to give players more time to switch between lanes.

• When Stacy hits a box, it now becomes visible for a short duration.
• Added a small upward force to give players a brief window to return to the platform.

• Added more color descriptions where they were missing.

• Fixed an issue where the Camera Effect for seeing the butcher was not enabled in certain scenarios, causing the achievement “I’m the butcher now” to trigger incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue where audio cues revealed which painting was correct.

• Reduced the distance at which the witch can hear the player.

• Readjusted Stacy’s spawn position in Part 3.

• Lowered the volume of the join/leave lobby audio clip.

• Increased the auto-close distance for doors in several locations.

• The Butcher was still guarding the crosses a bit too much, so we’ve given him more rooms to move between in certain scenarios.
• Added a small delay between when the Butcher spots the player and when he locks onto them.

• Fixed an issue where the moving boxes could sometimes become unsynchronized between the clients.

• Fixed a softlock that could cause Stacy to get stuck outside the room in certain scenarios.

Hello Escapers!

In the new patch, we have done some puzzle balancing and fixed a few bugs.

The Puppet Show

The butcher has been a little too unpredictable; therefore, we've made some changes:

• Added a fixed idle time, making it easier for players to identify his pattern.

• Increased the number of rooms the butcher can move between when guarding a cross, making him less likely to bounce between two rooms.

The Labyrinth

• Fixed a bug that could cause the player to get stuck with the red key in certain scenarios.

Into The Depths

Part 2 Part 2 has been a little too forgiving, so we've made small changes to make it more of a challenge.

• Decreased the time slightly to spawn barrels, giving players more time to swap between lanes.

• Increased the probability of spawning four barrels, forcing players to switch lanes more often.

• Moved the safe space closer to the exit, making it more strategic to use.

Part 3

• The boxes at the start are now turned on by default, giving players a chance to find a strategy before beginning the run.

Part 4

• Added a checkpoint for Stacy in the middle.

The Finale

• Fixed a bug that caused a player with head bob turned off not to be visible in the scenario where no one made it out alive.

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Hello Escapers!

Thank you very much for playing the game and for all the feedback we’ve received.

It has been absolutely fantastic seeing you play, and we’re thrilled that you’ve been enjoying the game!

We’ve found a few small issues that we’ve addressed in the latest patch.

The Hallway

• Changed the clue to better fit the answer once the first part is solved.

The Puppet Show

• Fixed an issue where the doors would sometimes shut in the player’s face.

• Fixed an issue where the occlusion culling could break.

• Fixed an issue syncing Stacy’s movement in the show when all crosses had been picked up.

Into The Depths

• Adjusted the lighting from the lava slightly.

The Finale

• Fixed the timers so they reset once the game ends.

General

• Adjusted a few audio sources.

Once again, thank you very much for playing the game!

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Greetings, Escapers!

Get ready to dive into the twisted escape!

With only a few hours left until we press that magical green button, we wanted to share the latest patch with you. This update focuses on final bug fixes and polish before launch.

Imprisonment

• Fixed a bug that caused the puzzle to not recognize both players in the cages.

Into The Depths

• Fixed an issue where a certain scenario made one player spawn into an empty world.

Admiral’s Gambit

• Fixed a bug where Chad couldn’t see the Eye’s Beam when it was cheating in a specific scenario.

• Fixed an issue where the cannons did not reset correctly.

The Puppet Show

• Fixed a bug that caused Chad to hear heartbeats and get stuck in a loop.

• Increased the butcher’s attack speed.

• Moving the cannon as Chad now uses the same mouse sensitivity as the regular player controller.

Movement

• Fixed a bug that caused the player controller to remain enabled if a player died while being electrocuted.

UI

• “Back to Lobby” button changed to “Back to Menu.”

• Version number now appears on the loading screen when the game boots.

• Fixed an issue where empty server cards could appear while creating a lobby on Steam.

• “Join Game” button is now only active when a server is selected.

Other

• General environment improvements.

• More!

We’re super excited! Please tag us on our socials if you’re streaming — we’re looking forward to following your escapes!

Best of luck with your escapes!

Best regards, Markus and Albin Deluded Games

Hey Escapers!

A new demo patch just dropped.

Imprisonment

• Removed an unused door interaction.

Options

• Added a choice to turn off controller hints.

Flashlight

• Fixed an issue where light rays didn’t turn off in certain scenarios.

General

• Minor bug fixes.

• Smarter controller hints for voice chat.

• Added quick and useful controller settings to the loading screen when entering the game.

• Fixed an issue where the selected puzzle didn’t set correctly if the joining player’s completed progress was lower than the host’s.

• Added a safety check for rare cases where a lobby could not be created.

Get ready for the release on October 24th — wishlist the game to get notified!

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Greetings!

We've just released a new update for our playtesters.

Into The Depths

• Fixed an edge case that could cause a soft lock.

The Battleship

• Fixed an issue where the wrong audio played after encountering the witch.

Player Flashlight

• Fixed an issue where light rays could remain on even when the flashlight was turned off.

Game Controller Hints

• Improved hint logic for voice chat, depending on whether players are using in-game voice chat or not.

Settings

• Added an option to turn off in-game controller hints.

General

• Minor bug fixes.

• Minor environmental changes.

• Fixed an issue where some UI elements could be accessed when they shouldn’t have been.

• Removed unused interactions from certain doors.

• Added quick and useful controller settings to the loading screen.

• Fixed an issue where players could use the “Hello” emote while passed out or dead.

• Fixed an issue where rebinding an already-bound key could cause problems.

We’re getting very close to release — be ready on October 24th!

Make sure to wishlist the game to get notified and be among the first to play.

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Greetings!

A new patch has just arrived for our playtesters! Behind the scenes, we’re doing extensive testing and final polishing to ensure the game is in the best possible shape for release — less than two weeks from today.

New Patch Includes:

UI

• It was possible to spam the Create Game button, which caused an error. This has been fixed.

A-mei-zing

• Fixed an issue where players could get soft-locked in the maze.

The Silent Stalker

• Fixed a bug where the Stalker could kill a player during respawn if another player triggered the event.

Into the Depths

• The platform in Obstacle Three sometimes started moving too early in rare cases. This has been corrected.

The Puppet Show

• Fixed a bug that caused the Butcher to spawn right in front of Stacy when entering the room under certain conditions.

General

• The “Break the Game” achievement could not be triggered if starting from Puzzle 2 or later. Fixed.

• Improved lighting on the Witch (Chad’s perspective) in The Hallway puzzle.

• Fixed a button that was missing spatial sound.

• Player flashlight intensity was too high for other clients; it has been adjusted.

We can’t wait for the full release! Make sure to wishlist the game to get notified on launch day.

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Greetings!

We’ve just updated the Demo. The game is built in Unity, which recently announced a security vulnerability; we’ve addressed this in the new patches to keep players safe.

Demo V.1.1.0

We’ve updated the demo to include many of the features we’ve added over the last year. The demo still lets you play the first three rooms.

The Break-In

• General visual improvements.

A-mei-zing

• Added more engaging puzzle and teamwork mechanics to reach the yellow key.

Imprisonment

• Minor changes to the Butcher encounter.

• Some audio clips have been updated.

General

• More player settings.

• Voice lines are now included.

• Upgraded in-game voice chat with better audio quality and lower latency for the receiver.

• Light rays from players’ flashlights.

• + more!

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Hey Escapers!

We just launched a new patch for beta players — and Linux support is now live.

New

• Linux support

• Special Thanks added to the credits

Gameplay & Visual

• Light rays from player flashlights

• Fade-in effect when entering the lobby

• Improved visual feedback in The Puppet Show (Chad’s perspective)

• A-maze-ing: new path after obtaining the key for better flow

Fixes

• Food elevator bug fixed

• Various other bug fixes

Performance & Cleanup

• General optimizations

Less than four weeks left to release! Try out the demo in the meantime.

Best regards, The Deluded Games team

Hello Escapers! A fresh new patch has gone live for our beta playtesters. Besides the game getting closer to its release state, more exciting things are happening behind the scenes — we are preparing for launch! We’re making sure everything is in order, and once everything is set, we’ll go live with an updated Steam page and reveal the release date.

What's New?

The Puppet Show

• Fixed an issue where some lights didn’t enable in certain edge cases.

• Fixed an error that occurred if players disconnected while the puzzle was active.

• Fixed a minor pathfinding issue where an enemy could get stuck in an idle state for a few seconds.

• Fixed an issue where the Stalk the Butcher achievement triggered when it shouldn’t have.

• Added visual feedback when the blue key is obtained.

The Silent Stalker

• Fixed a bug causing stalkers to get stuck.

Into the Depths

• Fixed a delay where the platform started moving late after reaching the midpoint in Obstacle Three.

• Improved client synchronization on the platform.

Admiral’s Gambit

• Added a new puzzle for revealing a precise strike.

Keybinding

• Pressing Escape now cancels the session.

• Added Sprint to keybinding options.

Achievements

• Readjusted speedrun times.

• Fixed several bugs where achievements triggered incorrectly.

Environments and Optimization

• Added more scary encounters.

• General improvements and bug fixes.

UI

• Added confirmation boxes for critical decisions.

• Added an in-game timer for speedrunners.

And much more!

We’ll be announcing the release date soon. Make sure to follow us on social media (Deluded Games) so you don’t miss any updates.

Best regards, The Deluded Games Team

Hey Escapers!

This update focuses on making puzzles more fun and intuitive, fine-tuning visuals and audio, and adding small but impactful improvements to the overall escape experience.

What’s New?

Room & Puzzle Updates

• Death Room – Puzzle fully reworked for a smoother, more engaging co-op experience.

• Admiral’s Gambit– Improved hints and clues to better guide both players.

• The Reunion and The Finale – Lighting, textures, and props updated for stronger atmosphere.

Visual & Audio Enhancements

• Refined glow levels, materials, and ambient sound timing for clearer, more immersive scenes.

• Enhanced effects with improved lighting and sound impact.

UI & Tooltip Improvements

• Tooltips now recognize if you’ve already found certain items, giving smarter guidance.

• Lobby password visibility now appears on hover.

• Added “Are You Sure?” confirmation for important in-game decisions.

Polish

• Smoother multiplayer syncing for interactions and puzzle progression.

• Performance optimizations in inactive puzzle areas.

Coming Soon More fine-tuning, extra polish, and final performance passes as we prepare for our next milestone. A brand-new trailer, updated Steam page, and release marketing push are just around the corner.

— The Deluded Games Team

Hey Escapers!

This is one of our biggest updates yet—introducing major reworks, visual upgrades, better optimizations, smarter puzzle logic, and a long list of fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Thanks again to everyone playtesting and sharing feedback—it’s shaping the game every step of the way.

What’s New?

Room Reworks

• Both Puppet Show and Into The Depths have been reworked with new logic, layout improvements, and better player guidance.

• These updates aim to tighten pacing, fix progression issues, and improve co-op clarity.

Puzzle & Gameplay Improvements

• Numerous puzzles across the game have been tuned for better co-op behavior, clearer feedback, and smoother logic—reducing softlocks and edge cases.

• Visual & Audio Enhancements

• Lighting and ambiance in several areas have been polished, including the cave and labyrinth.

• New sound effects and visual feedback bring the environments to life.

UI & Accessibility

• Colorblind mode is now enabled by default in puzzles where colors are key.

• We've also added a helpful voice line reminder during the loading screen to highlight new player tools.

Bug Fixes & Polish

• Fixed softlocks, logic bugs, and trigger issues in multiple puzzles.

• Improved audio sync and interaction behavior for clients in multiplayer.

• Resolved visual glitches in the cave, library, and spawn areas.

• Fullscreen window now resizes properly; lobby input crash fixed.

• Flashlight range increased for better exploration.

• Updated music in early puzzles and revised confusing achievement text.

• General performance tweaks and background optimizations.

Coming Soon

We’re gearing up for a new Steam page, an official release trailer, and the Alpha version rollout for our playtesters. Stay tuned—it’s almost time to take the next big step. Thanks for escaping with us!

— The Deluded Games Team