Hey everyone,

We are finally ready to announce that A Step Into Darkness is released on Steam! The game is now free to play from the store page.

Here is the Steam Release Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeL-YVq1q7U

If you missed it trading cards are now out!

The A Step Into Darkness Original Soundtrack has launched on Steam for $4.99, composed Brett James, this soundtrack DLC contains all of the music from A Step Into Darkness as well as additional tracks not featured in the original game. These are provided in a 320kbps MP3 format.



Please submit any feedback here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LBUI5Kb8gkNLNpwfca-PCRcLvfpwEuUvkUpTHG4mwp0

We hope you enjoy the game!

Eoin Clifford,

GameOrchard Productions

A Step Into Darkness is now released on Steam!



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Hey everybody,

It's been two weeks since the last update. Today I will be discussing the progress made towards the launch in the areas of Steam integration, general development.

Just a disclaimer- if the coverage of the game on social media had bugs, I will not be able to fix them due to a reason which I elaborate belpw. The video also afdresses some noted bugs.

I think that a video conveys the message better than text. Here is a video of me discussing the aforementioned topics, which I really recommend for those seeking a deeper look at the development of the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7rKMh95CKw&feature=youtu.be
Community Items

A Step Into Darkness will feature 5 trading cards, 4 backgrounds, 5 badges and 5 emoticons.All of these items will be available upon release.

Time has gone into these to ensure that they are a balance of what the general Steam community will enjoy, as well as what the core playerbase will enjoy.

Coverage of the game

There has been a lot of coverage of the game recently, the team and I are very grateful of this. We have used the feedback in order to create an overall better and more fun experience for the player.

If you are interested in a key, please do not hesitate to ask via email. (gameorchardgames@gmail.com)


That's it for this update. I'll be away for around the next two weeks on holiday, while I won't be able to work on actual development, I will still be active and promoting the game via social media. There is only two weeks until the release on August 1st!

We hope you are excited from the launch as we are!

Eoin Clifford,

GameOrchard Productions

A Step Into Darkness launches on Steam on the 1st of August

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Hey everybody,

It's finally here! The reveal of the A Step Into Darkness release date. A moment we have held in great anticipation since the beginning of development two years ago. It is a great honour to present you with the Release Date Reveal for A Step Into Darkness.

We have put together a trailer revealing the date. This trailer also showcases some of the new gameplay, music and other features of A Step Into Darkness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn_K9yJm0aw

So as you can see from the above video there is just a month's wait until A Step Into Darkness releases on Steam!

Many pre-release updates will be coming soon for owners of the beta. We have implemented some new features that will be released shortly, including the ability to skip tapes, new mechanics and general long awaited fixes.


Some people may be experiencing issues with the forest level at the moment, that has been fixed and will be updated tomorrow.

We have also created an official Discord for the game! Joining will give you access to the full development schedule and more - https://discord.gg/NqR2HH6

If you are a YouTuber/Streamer/Journalist and want a key of the game or more information please contact me - gameorchar

To conclude - A Step Into Darkness launches on Steam on the 1st of August


We hope you are excited from the launch as we are!

Eoin Clifford,

GameOrchard Productions

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Hey everyone,

Before we get into the update -

1. On July the 1st at 2PM GMT we will have a very special announcement, one that has been waited for for over 2 years since the development of this game! Everything will be announced on all our social media platforms.

2. We have launched a Discord for A Step Into Darkness! Please join it here - https://discord.gg/NqR2HH6

This is the final update we will be releasing until the actual release of the game. Many changes have been made a long existing bugs have been eliminated.


Size : 14.7Mb.

Fixed:

- Fixed dysfuntional audio during the office introdution.
- Fixed the 'credits intro' not playing before the forest.
- Removed 'press any key to continue' screen.
- Fixed bug where you had the ability to view the coffee animation while not drinking.
- Changed the door to wood in the forest.
- Added menu to the hallway before the meeting.
- Added ambient noise to the office.
- Fixed the buttons on the elevator in the garage.
- Added footsteps in the office.
- Fixed windows on Martin's car.
- Fixed noclipping through Martin's car.
- Hid mouse for part 3.
- Added footsteps to the waiting room.
- Fixed the Alt + Tab bug.
- Fixed multiple bugs during the underground conversation.
- Fixed z-fighting during the dream scene.

Still to fix:

- Tweak enemy AI.
- Change level design to forest.
- New pause menu revival.
- Fix options menu.
- Option to disable menu.


Hope you enjoy the changes, thanks to the community for helping report bugs!

We look forward to making the announcement on Saturday at 2PM GMT!.

Eoin Clifford,

GameOrchard

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Hey everyone!

The A Step Into Darkenss official discord is now out!

https://discord.gg/NqR2HH6

For bugs, issues and genral feedback etc. just post it here! This will now act as another hub for community content.

- Eoin Clifford,

GameOrchard