In the past few days, several improvements have been made to Tawa: Lost in Time to make the experience smoother, more alive, and more immersive:

🎮 Gameplay & Controls

• Added a temporary object toggle system: some objects now disable for 15 seconds after interaction, then automatically reactivate.

• Created a dual-action system on the C key:

  • Object 1 always disables for 15 seconds (uninterruptible).

  • Object 2 toggles its state (on/off) with every press of C.

  • When running (Shift), Object 2 is automatically turned off to avoid logic or visual conflicts.

• Improved hunger and stamina system: automatic regeneration, progressive loss, and deeper integration with health.

• Water and food zones now restore hunger and health when pressing E.

• New: You can now sleep inside shelters surrounded by trees.
  A sleep animation (“dodo”) now plays, allowing Tawa to rest and recover stamina.

• Improved checkpoint and respawn system: smooth return to the last active burrow without reloading the scene.

🌿 Optimization & Tech

• Reduced GPU memory load by improving texture streaming and VRAM handling.

• Adjusted shadow distance and resolution for better performance in large open areas.

• Cleaned up unnecessary console logs in stat scripts.

• Fixed movement animation transitions for more natural flow.

🦎 Miscellaneous

• Refined dragonfly and bird AI for more natural flight and reactions.

• Adjusted Introduced groundwork for “Dig” events in special dark spots tied to story progression.

• Fixed stance switching skipping stances

• Fixed garden devices ignoring quality

Hello,

I wanted to share some information about the future of the game, the demo, and what to expect going forward. These decisions were difficult, but they’re ultimately for the best.

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a final-year university student currently working on my thesis and completing my last mandatory course. This naturally affects the pace of development.

The main reason for publishing the demo and store page was to gain academic credits from my university.

I’m not planning for Astrobarian to participate in the next Steam Next Fest, because the timing just isn’t right.

For those who may not know: games on Steam can only participate once in a Steam Next Fest so it’s a one-time opportunity for each title.

The demo has been temporarily removed, as it no longer represents the current state of the main game’s functionality.

Thanks to all the feedback and data gathered, I’m confident about making better decisions moving forward and bringing the game back even stronger.

Thank you for understanding and support.

— Juhani Paananen

\[Bug Fixes]

1. Fixed an issue where building upgrades could malfunction under certain conditions.

2. Fixed an issue where Resource Box upgrades could trigger abnormally in specific situations.

3. Fixed an issue where certain events could either not be completed or would behave unexpectedly after completion.

4. Fixed description errors for some Familiars, Food, Technologies, and Recipes.

5. Fixed an issue where the reserved quantity setting for Resource Boxes could function incorrectly under certain circumstances.

\[Content Adjustments]

1. Enhanced the effect of the "Ecological Tank". After this update, the improved effect will apply to newly constructed ones.

2. Adjusted the display effects of certain Badges.

Some more quick fixes reported by our most curious fans!

Changes
- Added priority to load plant models and creature sprites from the current planet.
- Added tiny loading bars in the top left of the game to know that plant models and creatures sprites are still loading.

Bug fixes
- Fixed bug causing the plants to not load in stars with a lot of planets full of life.

• Fixed a bug where the sound effect of balloon chat could be heard globally.

• Fixed an issue that occurred when a dead player attempted to use both normal chat and balloon chat simultaneously.

• Fixed a bug where living players’ messages appeared as new notifications in dead players’ chat windows.

• Fixed an issue where part of the Emote UI could not be clicked.

• Fixed a bug where Soul Emblems could be selected in non-[Haze] modes.

• Fixed a bug where only the first phase of a two-step Daily Task granted clues.

• Fixed an issue where rewards were not properly granted in certain Daily Tasks.

• Fixed a bug where both meaningless and valid clues appeared simultaneously when [Unlucky Day] was active.

• Fixed a bug where [Water of Oblivion] failed to erase clues from the Detective Notebook.

• Fixed an issue where Woochi’s clone did not move properly.

• Fixed a bug where Soul Marks from the previous Twilight remained visible in the next Twilight after activation.

• The Afterlife is celebrating Halloween! You can now find Halloween-themed decorations in the Lobby and certain areas of [Chaos Gate of the Afterlife].

• The Lobby BGM in [Chaos Gate of the Afterlife] has been changed to a Halloween theme.

• You can toggle these decorations ON/OFF from: Options → Game → Halloween Theme.

• Log in between 10/25 and 11/5 to receive one random costume from the 8-piece Halloween Costume Set!

• *Who’s Next?* joins Steam Scream Fest 2025!
  From 10/27 to 11/3, enjoy a 20% discount on *Who’s Next?* on Steam!

• Adjusted responsiveness for background structures with roofs. Players now need to move closer for roof transparency to take effect.

  

• The [Who’s With You?] mode now supports the [Knowledge is Power] variant.

• In “Learn the Game - Soul Training” mode, AI bots can now move and hunt. Eliminate all bots to win—but attacking the wrong target will result in death.

• AI bots will not attack in Soul Training mode.

• AI bots now wear random costumes.

  

• Preta can now devour the corpses of dead players using its ability (L-Shift interaction).

• If the player stays within the corpse’s area for 5 seconds, the corpse is consumed and grants 12 coins.

  

• The cooldown of Woochi’s ability [Magic Arts!] has been slightly reduced.

• [Magic Arts!] Cooldown: 15s → 13s

• [Magic Arts!] now activates in a fixed sequence instead of randomly.

• Activation order: Flash East! Flash West! → Clone Technique! → 7th Wish

• The digestion time after kidnapping has been adjusted.

• [Kidnap] kill timer: 44s → equal to the game’s [Daytime] duration (default 60s).

• Dokkaebi players can now pass through their own [Dokkaebi Statue].

• Other players will still be blocked by the statue.

  

• The horizontal version of the Tail Tag Relationship Chart (added in the 10.02 update) has been rolled back to the previous circular version.
  The horizontal version will be implemented later for the mobile edition of *Who’s Next?*
  We apologize for any confusion caused during play.

  

• Adjusted some sizes within the circular relationship chart.

• The time display UI has been updated.

  

• Soul Emblems have been partially rolled back and redesigned. These designs are now close to final and will not change significantly in the future. We apologize for any confusion caused.

  

• Gumiho - Dokkaebi - Reaper - Haetae

• DarkEater - Disguised Rat - Headcrusher - Preta

• Gangchul - Woochi - Sackman - WhiteLady

• The method of choosing between two clues has been reverted to random acquisition.

• The function for choosing between two clues has been moved to the new [The Fork] (Honcheon - Environment) mode.

• Drowner - Vengeful Spirit of the Water

  

• The Drowner, a soul drowned in water, is said to be filled with resentment and vengeance, seeking to drag others into the same fate.
  However, it is often seen crying like a child—perhaps longing for someone who might understand the pain of its untimely death.

• Type: Attack / Death

  

• Soul Ability – Drown with Me!

• Cooldown: Once per Night

• Duration: 10 seconds

• After death, you revive for 10 seconds, able to move and attack—but only the enemy who killed you.
  If you successfully defeat them, you revive completely, gaining +35% movement speed while revived.

• Revival (Ability Activation)

  

• Successful Kill (Full Revival)

  

• If the Drowner attacks a non-target during revival, it vanishes (dies again).

• If the Drowner fails to take revenge within the duration, it vanishes.

• The direction of the revenge target is displayed to the Drowner.

• While revived, the Drowner is invincible.

• The Drowner can use tools while revived.

• The Drowner can be affected by tools while revived.

• The Drowner can attack during both Day and Night while revived.

• Activates only when killed by an attack (includes Gumiho’s Charm and Sackman’s Kidnap).

• Does not activate if killed by [No Takebacks] or [Changgwi].

• If revived during the Day, time spent in Twilight does not reduce the duration.

• In a 1v1 situation, if the Drowner is killed, it revives and may attack; the opponent wins if they survive 10 seconds.

• Even if full revival succeeds during the Day, the ability can be reused at Night (1 charge per Night).

• In [Who’s With You?] mode, if the Drowner is killed by an ally, it can take revenge and survive… Discuss for 10 seconds who benefits from that outcome.

• A Halloween-exclusive jump-scare mode!
  Eliminated players can now scare the remaining survivors!

• Honcheon - General / Default: ON

• Dead players can set Ghost Traps to startle the living. Traps recharge upon death or each Twilight (3 charges).

• All Ghost Traps are invisible to survivors, but visible to all ghosts.

• Use the bottom button to place a trap at your current location.

  

• Ghost Trap: triggers when a survivor touches it, activating a random jump scare!

  

  

• Honcheon - Environment / Default: OFF

• When receiving a Daily Task clue, you can now choose the clue type.

  

• Eight new Halloween-themed costumes have been added.

• Halloween-themed items can be purchased from the in-game shop.

• Log in during the Halloween Festival (10/25 ~ 11/5) to receive one random costume from the 8-piece set!

  

• Mummy / Frankenstein / Dracula / Witch / Jack-o’-Lantern / Ghost / Bat

• The Frankenstein costume includes a special sound effect.

Steam approved us to launch the demo on October 28th, first day of scream fest.

See you all.

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Hey everyone!

I’ve just opened the official Landmaster Discord server!

Come join us to share your feedback, discuss your experiences, and get the latest updates on the game. I’ll be hanging out there to chat and post sneak peeks of what’s coming next.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/cvmbv4wmrA

We’re excited to announce that Echoes in the Storm has been selected to participate in the Steam Scream Fest, the biggest horror event on Steam!

This is the perfect time to dive into this psychological horror narrative and investigation game — an intense experience designed for an evening of suspense, mystery, and emotional impact.

• Deep, emotional narrative with unexpected twists

• Careful exploration and investigation of atmospheric environments

• Interaction with documents, objects, and conversations to uncover the story

• Oppressive atmosphere and constant tension, without requiring high-level gameplay skills

• Approximate duration: 1.5 to 2 hours, ideal to experience the full story in one session

Echoes in the Storm isn’t about cheap jump scares—it’s about psychological pressure, isolation, and the fear of uncovering the truth.

The game will be 10% off during the Steam Scream Fest, from October 27 to November 3.
Add it to your wishlist to get notified and not miss the offer!

Echoes in the Storm is an independent project developed in just four months. Participating in this event is an incredible opportunity, and your positive review or recommendation can make a huge difference.