The Festive Season is here, so it is time to cozy up on the couch and play some of your favorite games with friends and family. And because it is the season of giving, we would like to gift all the fans of our franchise a huge brand-new patch for We Were Here Forever. This patch is our heartfelt tribute to both the weathered Explorers already familiar with the puzzles and riddles of Castle Rock, and the fresh faces on the verge of escaping Castle Rock for the first time. We are committed to delivering the finest experience possible to all Explorers!

Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to create Patch 1.2. We have incorporated approximately 200 enhancements to enrich your Antarctic adventure and ensure smooth exploring. With the new patch, FPS performance improves significantly as shown in the image below.

In addition to these enhancements available to all players, we are happy to announce that We Were Here Forever now supports NVIDIA DLSS! This means that all players with a compatible NVIDIA graphics card now experience a boost of up to 50% in performance and efficiency.

Patch 1.2 just rolled out with the following changes:

• DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy significantly enhanced performance and smoother gameplay, all while maintaining superb image quality.
  
• Texture Streaming enabled! This allows better memory consumption with better loading times.
  
• Reworked Sound FX! Our team has gone through the most noticeable sound effects of the game and a lot of them have been completely reworked.
  
• The Zoom factor of the zoom button has been increased, making it a lot easier to spot something in the distance.
  
• Major Unity Engine Upgrade
  
• Patch 1.2 also offers optimal performance on Steam Deck!

• Explorers in the menu are now animated
  
• Localization fixes for:
  
  • German
    
  • French
    
  • Spanish
• Upgraded Environmental effects + SFX
  
• Enhanced sound effects at several areas
  
• Improved lighting, shading, and visuals of many different areas
  
• Reworked the vault door scene
  
• Reworked the entire scene of the ride to the Foundry
  
• Reworked the finale scene of the Illusions area
  
• Reworked the transitioning scene from the Crossroads to the Graveyard
  
• Revised game design of The Reflections
  
• Reworked the activation of the Astrolabe machine in the Bell Tower area
  
• The goal of the Memento area is now enhanced and more clear
  
• Voice chat now keeps working during the intro video
  
• Fixed several issues where players could get stuck and could not progress
  
• Fixed achievement bugs (e.g. Achievement for ‘The Ruins of Rockbury’)
  
• … And much, much, much more! See Patch Notes 1.2 to get into the nitty-gritty details

If you still run into trouble while exploring, check out our support page[totalmayhemgames.com]

Join our Discord community[discord.com] to share stories of your adventures with other Explorers


You can explore the other games in the We Were Here series as they join the Steam Winter Sale.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/bundle/12260/We_Were_Here_Series/

If you want a little extra holiday spirit while playing We Were Here, we advice you to visit the basecamp in We Were Here Together. Brings you right into the Christmas spirits.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/

Additionally, We Were Here Forever is also 45% off during the Winter Sale. The perfect opportunity to snatch a last-minute gift for your friends who you've been dying to play the game with. Or maybe you want to annoy them by messing up the puzzles, whatever works for you ;)

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/


Total Mayhem Games!

Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to elevate We Were Here Forever.

We have just released version 1.2, containing the following changes:

• DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy significantly enhanced performance and smoother gameplay, all while maintaining superb image quality.
  
• Texture Streaming enabled! Texture streaming allows better memory consumption with better loading times.
  
• Reworked Sound FX! The team has done an extra pass on some of the most noticeable sound effects in the game, and a lot of them have been completely reworked.
  
• Zoom factor of the zoom button has been increased, making it a lot easier to spot something in the distance.
  
• Patch 1.2 has been checked for the Steamdeck for optimal performance!

• Explorers in the menu are now animated (as originally intended)
  
• Matchmaking - Joining a random room didn’t allow Epic & Steam players to connect
  
• Checkpoint data/selection is not always in sync between clients
  
• Selecting a language is now in alphabetical order
  
• In-game menu doesn’t always scale properly

Localization fixes for:

• German
  
• French
  
• Spanish
  
  
• Cobwebs visual improved
  
• Lighting artifact issues
  
• Texture wrapping issue on models

• Voice chat now keeps working during the intro video

• Texture improvements
  
• Several holes in the ceiling
  
• Several lighting issues

• Softlock when walking backward through the initial door
  
• Softlock in Pin-puzzle
  
• Timelock puzzle not clearly visible when using torch
  
• ‘Crouch slap’-issue fixed with dial lock puzzle
  
• Holes in the ceiling, walls and around the vault door
  
• The vault door scene reworked
  
• Environmental effects + SFX
  
• Cinema Machine, prerequisites are unclear
  
• Cinema Machine, projections are too low resolution
  
• Cinema Machine, not all wheels are spinning
  
• Elevator audio missing
  
• Gameplay directions when solved the Cinema Machine
  
• Hand animation on capstan
  
• Both capstan directions should work
  
• No sound on cage sequence
  
• Walkie-talkie disappears during dua hold animation
  
• ‘Duplicate key’-effect when opening door with reusable key
  
• Unreadable icons when torch is on
  
• Cage clipping through objects

• VFX upgrade + performance gain
  
• Massive SFX improvement
  
• Lighting fixes
  
• The projector is already on, despite not being lit by torch
  
• The steering wheel is missing sound
  
• Goals & books are better lit

• Holes in the layout when player enters the lower section
  
• Floor panels have no audio
  
• After fail, lighting doesn’t always turn back on
  
• Lights sometimes switch off again
  
• Torch SFX plays twice for every torch on the wall
  
• Inconsistency with door audio when progressing to next level

• The goal of the area is visually unclear / underwhelming

• Random black overlay appearing
  
• Non-activated platforms are too clearly visible
  
• Reworked the finale scene

• Clipping objects
  
• Texture issues with rocks
  
• Minor SFX issues

• Volume fix of SFX
  
• Owl statue animation issues
  
• Floating objects in the backroom
  
• Multiple shadow casters impact performance
  
• Subtitles don’t stop when interrupting automaton

• The doors next to the organ missing
  
• Collider issues
  
• Changed order of completion sounds
  
• The organ would give feedback too early
  
• The transition from confession booth isn’t smooth
  
• Several clipping objects
  
• Weird glow element on the barrel (misleading)
  
• Glowing plank on the elevator wall

• Transition to Graveyard reworked scene
  
• Rope textures of cable cart
  
• Upon first arrival, the ravens are not obvious (at end of cinematic)
  
• Pull handle animation clips out of sync

• Lighting, shading and visual improvements
  
• Treasure trail icons have been revised
  
• Coloring improvements through out the scene
  
• Softlock possibility, by an issue in which the pickaxe isn’t interactable when transferring
  
• Vault door key missing animations
  
• Lighting turns on when entering Mausoleum, but is turned off when opening the vault door
  
• Softlock some players get stuck at Graveyard exit, when reloading checkpoint
  
• Player can get stuck during push animation of the lever on entrance Graveyard area
  
• Figure swap, map item is constantly shown during puzzle
  
• Ghosts breaking graves not visible due to animation lock
  
• Players can interact with the 5th key in the Vault door when reloading from checkpoint
  
• Black stain texture issues with snowy rocks
  
• Reworked (visuals + SFX) ravens in scene
  
• Bell sound is underwhelming

• Reworked entire scene of the ride to the Foundry
  
• Submerged, wood clipping
  
• Submerged, missing collider at the end, falling a bit through the floor
  
• Submerged, Fog volume has no topside fading
  
• Submerged, colorcoding pipes over the wall (better visibility)
  
• Power Restored puzzle, double pipe placement issue
  
• The Nautilus, spam spinning the wheel makes symbols unreadable
  
• The Nautilus, cracks in the glass inconsistent and buggy
  
• The Nautilus, volume meter barely visible (through the glass)
  
• The Nautilus, no sound with water through the cracks
  
• The Assembly, duplicate items
  
• The Assembly, Flask dispenser not working
  
• The Assembly, lighting needs improvement for visibility
  
• Missing SFX when putting on helmet
  
• When wearing helment, walkie-talkie light in hand is still visible
  
• Explorer’s fingers clip through the helmet
  
• Interact on helmet not always showing
  
• UI issues when putting on, putting off helmet

• Lighting, shading and visual improvements
  
• Softlock during traversal through Rockbury
  
• Transition from the crossroads has been shortened
  
• Missing rock formations on arrival
  
• Rope textures of cable cart
  
• Achievement bug
  
• The Reflections, game design revision needed
  
• The Reflections, improving sounds during puzzle
  
• The Reflections, player below can reach the levers upper area
  
• Issue with sparkling particles in light beam
  
• Icicles don’t have the right material
  
• Player can jump over fences and get stuck
  
• Astrolabe piece duplication and bug following
  
• Water shader issues
  
• Giant lens is hanging on thin ropes
  
• 360 bridge trigger issues
  
• Culling issues moon beam
  
• Exiting the area by boat has no audio
  
• Beam isn’t projected correctly in various scenario’s
  
• Duo lift locking up on double clicking

• Missing meshes
  
• Portal shader is sometimes broken during final scene
  
• Astrolabe machine activation and transformation doesn’t have sound
  
• Credits
  
• Music credits loops when switching back to the menu

Mayor Unity Engine upgrade, for more stability and better performance

Hello dear Explorers,

We're happy to let you know that We Were Here Forever is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 40% discount.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/


Our other games We Were Here Too & We Were Here Together are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here, the first game in the series, is available for free.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

If you would like to listen to some tunes while exploring the Steam store, you can get the soundtrack discounted as well.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1986480/We_Were_Here_Forever_Soundtrack/


If you haven't already, we would appreciate it if you could nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Better with Friends Steam Award. As the game is quite literally all about your friendships, we feel like the game is perfect for the category :) Thank you in advance for your nomination dear Explorer!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/news/app/2296990/view/5941998260533097052?l=english


TotalMayhemGames

Dear Explorers,

We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip. The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful.

If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Steam Awards in the category ‘Better with Friends’. Because with a game that makes you build literal FriendShips, this award is meant to be ours!

You can vote for us here in the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip announcement!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/news/app/2296990/view/5941998260533097052?l=english


Additionally, you can find our other We Were Here games currently on sale as well!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/

Hello dear Explorers!

Halloween is taking over the We Were Here series as we have in-game events and sales going!


In We Were Here Together you can enjoy the spooky Halloween vibes at the basecamp until November 2nd so be sure to play the game before the decorations will be scared away.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/


Nothing better to spend your Halloween together with a friend, exploring the adventures of early Explorers. We Were Here Too is part of the Steam Scream Sale with 80% off. Don’t turn your back (in the grave) on this sale and be sure to get it now!

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/

Additionally. you can get the soundtracks of We Were Here and We Were Here Too both with a 50% discount (separately). The perfect jams for your spooky, yet comfy Halloween party.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/721410/We_Were_Here_Original_Soundtrack/
https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/712201/We_Were_Here_Too_The_Soundtrack/


Want to have a getaway to an island where no one (besides your partner) will interrupt you? Join the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip! This bite-sized adventure will put your friendship to test; see if it will truly last forever… You can get for a low price of $3.99

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip/

Ahoy Explorers!

Friday, October 13th is your final shot to snag We Were Here Expeditions - The FriendShip for free. Don't miss out on this unique voyage with your friend. Play the game for free and make Friday the 13th your lucky day!

We are thrilled to announce that our studio has been nominated for the “Best Multiplayer Game” award at the Golden Joystick Awards! Your support means the world to us, and we would be honoured if you could take a moment to cast your vote, share the excitement with your friends and encourage them to vote as well.

[www.gamesradar.com]
To celebrate the incredible milestone of over 8 million downloads and all those well-tested FriendShips, we have a special treat for you. Share a video of you and a friend playing We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip on your preferred social media platform using the hashtags #BuildYourFriendShip and #WeWereHere. By doing so, you might score a limited edition Shadowbox!

Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey, and we can't wait to see where We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip takes us next.

Download for free while you can: https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip/

Happy exploring!

Cheers,
Total Mayhem Games 🌟

Did you and your partner pass The FriendShip test?

While each We Were Here game unravels a part of the sinister story in Castle Rock, you can play these standalone games at your own pace and in the order you like!

We Were Here Forever is the longest game in the series, bringing you and your partner 10+ hours of co-op puzzle fun! Do keep in mind, that only an unshakeable bond with your partner will give you any hope of survival in the face of such dreadful desire…

We Were Here Forever is in sale - 35% off until the 28th!

Yours Forever,
Total Mayhem Games

Hello Explorers,

It’s the time for a new adventure! We’ve just revealed & released our bite-sized game We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip.

That’s right! In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner take the role of an Antarctic Explorer pair, hearing a distress call that might be familiar to some of you. Eager to answer the call, you try to locate the sound, but end up on a deserted island with an amusement park?!

And the best part, you put your friendship to the test for free until October 13, so be sure that you and your bff (or are they?) have claimed the game before this date. It will be yours forever to keep. And it doesn’t matter which platform you and your partner will play on, as the game is playable cross platform! So you can truly test your friendship across platforms.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip&utm_source=SteamHubF&utm_medium=StLink&utm_campaign=FShipLCH


This game is a great introduction for new Explorers to the series, as well serving as a fun friendship test for you and your co-op partner. Who knows, maybe you can finally work on your Communication, Teamwork and Trust skills amongst each other, something you definitely need for our main games.


Be sure to share your friendship results with us on social media using hashtags #PlayTheFriendShip #WeWereHere or in our Discord[discord.gg].
And who knows, you might get featured on our social media and win some prizes!


Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers,

We can’t believe it’s been over a year already since We Were Here Forever has been released! Thank you all so much for playing our game; no matter if it was your first game in the We Were Here series, or if you’re a veteran Explorer.

For future games in the series, (yes we got more adventures for you in store), we would like to ask you to fill in the player survey. This will include questions about the game, the We Were Here series and gives us a better insight for potential future projects and will take about 10 min. By participating, you will also join the giveaway of a We Were Here goodie bag, including several items such as; art prints, clothing, stationary & more! Click HERE[forms.gle] to be redirected to the survey.

We thank you in advance!

EDIT: Survey is now closed, thank you all so much!


Total Mayhem Games