Hey everyone!

We've been working on something super special and completely new for us - the Hello Neighbor Animated Series!

Here's everything you need to know:

• We have completed a full 22 minute version of a Pilot Episode
  
• Tomorrow we're airing the Test Pilot to everyone on Youtube, it's an action packed, easy to understand proof of concept that we edited together after hundreds of iterations. The goal is to see if you, our fans, like it - and if so, we hope to get a distribution deal with one of the major networks.
  
• The 22 minute version will be available as part of our Youtube club alongside an in-depth behind the scenes look of what to expect from the series.
  
• The series is written by Carly Anne West, the author of the best-selling Hello Neighbor books
  
• Characters of Secret Neighbor are actually based on the character designs in the TV Show as these started development at around the same time. And those designs are based on the books. And the books are based on the original game. And it's all canon.
  
• The series is co-created by Nikita Kolesnikov (the original designer of Hello Neighbor), Carly Anne West, and myself (Alex Nichiporchik here, I worked with Nikita on the original Neighbor game).

Plot: A group of friends are trying to unravel the mystery surrounding their missing friends, and they believe the best thing to do is to break into their creepy Neighbor's house to find out where his kids had gone. All while bizarre meteorological events surrounding swarms of crows are shrouding the mysterious town of Raven Brooks.


Make sure to Set Reminder on this Youtube video:

Heya everyone!
Today we're bringing an update which resolves several bugs related to the quick game.

Current game version is 1.1.0.7

Full list of changes:

• Fixed issues that caused problems with entering a quick game
  
• Fixed quick game buttons overlapping
  
• Fixed cage's doors which caused players to get stuck in the wall (MAP 2)
  
• Fixed the Detective's Hat

Until next time!

Heyo Everyone!

Join us as we go on a scary adventure in Neighbor’s new house! Yes, you read that right - NEIGHBOR GOT A NEW HOUSE. We're excited to announce the Secret Neighbor Easter Update has now launched, and is available to play. And before we go into any further details, check out the update trailer below!




What have we changed on the new map? Literally everything. We carefully reworked the old concept and went through a lot of work to bring the best gaming experience to you:

• Decentralized the action points away from the basement door
  
• Added more inner space in house architecture for better observation
  
• Added more unique architectural elements for platforming + new moving platforms and ladders
  
• Reworked the house progression
  
• And more!

Quick game button now leads you to the new house.. Which doesn’t mean that the old map is not accessible anymore. We provided the option to switch between maps in Custom games, so that everyone can play both maps there and make their own fair comparison.



The second big change was made to the Neighbor’s in-game progression. From now on, when playing as a Neighbor you don’t need to use bathtubs to unlock abilities. The reason we made this noticeable balance change was the systematic gameplay analysis. Based on the data we discovered that the majority of the players couldn’t unlock the second and third abilities, which made the entire gameplay loop very repetitive and simple. Now, when players have all the abilities unlocked from the start, the game plan is more unique for every single player and depends on your skills and creativity.

We’ve also temporarily removed bathtubs from the map - they will be back once we figure out a better application for them.



A special Easter activity is waiting for you. Don’t forget - each egg grants you a coin at the end of the round.



As always, we’re glad to announce the latest arrivals to the customization pool - new Easter-themed costumes and hats!




Additionally, we've implemented some measures that should drastically decrease the frequency of lobby freezes.

Thank you for all of your wonderful support and feedback on Secret Neighbor! We are grateful to have such a caring, enlightening community, and hope future updates will bring even more fun, thanks to you.


Catch you later!

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Hello there!

Thank you for participating in the last beta test and for your feedback. Today we want to show you an improved version of the new map. Do not forget to take part in the survey!

• New map modified based on your feedback
  
• New bushes that are easier to hide in (the nickname plate disappears when a player is hiding)
  
• Fixed some issues that caused freezes while loading into a quick match
  
• Fixed levers
  
• Fixed the camera behavior for Kids after being caught by a Neighbor

• Right-click Secret Neighbor in your Steam library and select "Properties"
  
• Select "Betas" tab, then select "map02v2" branch
  
• Once you're done with testing, navigate to the Betas tab again and select "NONE" to get back to the main game

Thanks for helping us to make Secret Neighbor better!
We encourage you to be as honest as possible in letting us know how you feel about the game.
Access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNmapbeta2

Catch you soon!

Hey everyone!

Recently we've been working on something special for Secret Neighbor - a brand new map. Soon it will be introduced into the game, but first, we wanted to get your feedback, which we will use for some final tweaks.

• New map test starts when this post goes live (March 29th, 4 pm GMT) and lasts for 24 hours
  
• To access the test, you will need to activate the Map02v1 beta branch. More info on that below
  
• Once you're done playing, please fill in {LINK REMOVED}this survey

• Right-click Secret Neighbor in your Steam library and select "Properties"
  
• Select "Betas" tab, then select "Map02v1" branch
  
• Once you're done with testing, navigate to the Betas tab again and select "NONE" to get back to the main game

If you play with the keycards turned off, not all doors would open. We're aware of this issue, and for the duration of this test we suggest you play with the keycards.

Thank you so much to those who will participate! Once again, here's the link to the survey:

{LINK REMOVED}bit.ly/Map02v1Survey

Catch you soon!

Hey everyone,

Today we're bringing you a hotfix which resolves several bugs from the latest patch.

Current game version is 1.0.9.11

Full list of changes:

• Fixed freezing that occurred when using a smoke grenade or a bear trap when playing as Neighbor + Engineer
  
• Smoke grenades now work as intended
  
• Changed the collider on the bathroom cabinet — previously keys would fall through it on some occasions
  
• Items no longer get frozen in mid-air

Apologies for the large download size, and until next time!

Hi there,

We hope you are doing well. Due to the global epidemic, we’ve transitioned to working remotely, but that shouldn’t have a significant impact on our roadmap schedule. Today we are happy to announce the latest Secret Neighbor update.

\As suggested by many of you, this time, in order to improve your in-game experience, we have concentrated our focus mainly on balance. The other thing we've improved is performance — the game should run slightly better now.


Based on your feedback we’ve decided to decrease the stun duration in order to incentivize players to avoid Neighbor more, instead of engaging head-on.





Based on the statistics, Inventor is not very appealing to the majority of players. That was a surprise to us, since Inventor has some pretty powerful abilities. However, now Inventor is stronger than ever, and we hope it will see more play. Here’s what changed:

• New Inventor crafting UI
  
• Inventor is now able to craft keycards for the first and second stage doors
  
• The rifle now costs 10 gears instead of 5, but there are almost twice as many gears on the map

Leader also remains an unpopular choice according to our statistical data, which is why we added a few more abilities to power up the character and emphasize her supportive nature.

• Leader can remove teammates' debuffs, including knock, stun, blinding, slow down, smoke grenade damage, etc.
  
• Leader’s stun duration is cut by 50%

We've added the leprechaun costume and the beaver hat. Enjoy!



We hope you will enjoy this small update and kindly inform you that the Easter update is on the way. See you all soon!

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Hi there!

We’re still at work on Secret Neighbor to make the best Social Horror experience for you. In our New Year’s update, we talked about the new emotes system a bit, and how we wanted players to be able to express themselves despite language barriers or playing with no microphone. We also mentioned that there would be a new ping system, designed to encourage collective and collaborative efforts among the players. Now it’s time to use these systems! Have a look:




“Say Hi”- sometimes you have to take the first step and show your mates your friendly intentions. Do that by saying “Hi” to other players.
"OK"&"No" - straightforward and often useful ways to voice your agreement or disagreement.
“Keep it down”- if you know the Neighbor is near you can warn the others to not make a sound and hide.
"It's not safe here!" - The Neighbor is nearby, but you're not sure where exactly? Let your teammates know they should be cautious.
“You are the Neighbor!” - the best way to protect your mates is to reveal the real Neighbor in public. That is, of course, if you are 100% sure who the Neighbor is.
“A cry for help” - It is exactly what it sounds like. Let your mates know that you need help.
“Found a key”- if you found a key but don’t have enough space in your inventory, just tell your mates about it. This tool can be even more powerful in combination with the ping system.



Simply ping any location around you, and your mates will see it for a few seconds. This simple tool helps players communicate items locations to each other.


Emotes and ping systems are designed to make your social experience better, but needless to say, the Neighbor could use all these tools to confuse other players. Beware of suspicious calls.


Both emotes and ping systems are contextual. It means that the message you're conveying through pinging or using an emote will differ depending on what you're targeting. This means you can pass the information onto your teammates quickly and efficiently. Here's the list of contextual items for the first iteration of the ping system:




First of all, we'll be closely monitoring your feedback, which we will then use to make these systems even more useful and convenient.

We'll be continuously supporting the emotes and ping systems to make your in-game moments unforgettable. In the next updates, you’ll see cool new emotes, advanced usage of pins, and even more fun stuff!


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Hey everyone!

The first update of 2020 is here. It's quite a short one, but important for the future of the game.

Please note: there will be a short downtime once the game is updated; the game will not be available for approximately one hour. We'll notify everyone once it's back online on our Discord.

Here are the patch notes:

v.1.0.8.3

• Added full support for the most common gamepads
  
• In order to improve build stability and facilitate future technical improvements, we're switching the game to 64-bit systems only.

The second part means that if you're running the game on a 32-bit Windows machine, it will no longer be supported. We suggest you update to a 64-bit version, and if you're unable to do that, please reach us at support@tinybuild.com and we'll figure out a solution.

Until next time!

Hello gamers!

I've not been posting much to our publisher page because cross-posting is currently very wonky, so it's been mostly to individual pages of games.

This weekend we're hosting a full on orange Carnival at PAXSouth, featuring lots and lots of games!


Secret Neighbor is getting a full on booth, so come over to say hi and show the game to your friends.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/859570/Secret_Neighbor/


I believe Black Skylands has best in class pixelart, and gameplay to match. The newest demo takes you on a journey through gorgeous floating islands filled with things that want you dead.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143810/Black_Skylands/


Delivery attempted. That's the guarantee of this totally accurate representation of package delivery drivers. We've all had this happen to us, so now it's time to make fun of it in a physics filled sandbox!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011670/Totally_Reliable_Delivery_Service/


The latest build of Hellpoint showcases the "Dark Souls in Space" game's progress, and we're eager to see what fans think

https://store.steampowered.com/app/628670/Hellpoint/


Aside from actual games we have a whole setup for fun family friendly activities, featuring merch you can win.