We Were Here Forever — patch notes and updates
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| Surprise drop - We Were Here Tomorrow demo! | 2026-04-09 | Dear Explorers!We are super excited to share that the We Were Here Tomorrow demo is available right now on Steam! This is your first chance to get a taste of the mysteries tomorrow will hold.... Welcome to NorcekIn this demo, you will explore the opening area of the Norcek facility and face three cooperative puzzles designed to test your teamwork, observation, and communication.The demo will be available for one week only, so make sure to grab your co-op partner and jump in while you can. Play the demo now!We can't wait to hear what you think, enjoy!Total Mayhem Games |
| Two Explorers, one Tomorrow | 2026-02-26 | Hello Explorers!A new co-op adventure awaits you. We Were Here Tomorrow has officially been announced.In this next standalone entry of the We Were Here series, you and your partner wake up inside a mysterious facility. Strange machinery surrounds you, and a calm, confident voice guides you through a series of assignments.Often separated and equipped with different tools, you’ll need to rely on your walkie-talkies to communicate clearly and work together. Each assignment introduces new asymmetrical puzzles that can only be solved through cooperation with your fellow explorer.As you progress, you’ll slowly uncover why you ended up here and what |
| Happy Holidays Explorers! | 2025-12-19 | Dear Explorers,As 2025 comes to an end, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, look back, and reflect on everything we’ve experienced together this year. Most of all, we want to thank you, our Explorers, for yet another year filled with kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. None of this would be possible without you.To celebrate the holidays, we’ll be hosting a series of festive giveaways from December 22nd through December 26th over on Twitter/X and Instagram. Be sure to keep an eye on our socials during that time if you’d like a chance to win some awesome surprises. But before we look ahead, let’s rewind and revisit some of the |
| Soft, Cuddly, and Ready to Abandon You - the Explorer Plushies Are Here! | 2025-07-24 | Dear Explorers,We have some very exciting news to share: we worked together with Makeship to design We Were Here plushies and the campaign is live starting today! Meet the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, inspired by all those times your buddy either saved you… or locked you in the dungeon “by accident.” How it worksSupport the campaign by grabbing your plushie(s) on Makeship.If we reach 100% funding, the plushies are officially going into production.Didn’t make the goal? No worries, everyone gets a full refund.Once funded, your new fluffy partners take 2–4 months to make, then ship right to your door. ✨ A little bonusCan’t choose? Don’ |
| The We Were Here series is coming to Nintendo Switch! | 2025-07-10 | Dear Explorers,Some of you know these halls all too well. You’ve wandered the frozen corridors of Castle Rock, walkie-talkie in hand, voice cracking through the static. You’ve solved puzzles, shouted directions, cracked codes, and yes, maybe left your partner behind once or twice. It happens.For years, the We Were Here series has tested friendships on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Now, it’s time for a new expedition.We’re super excited to announce that We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together are coming to Nintendo Switch!Your favourite co-op adventure is going handheld (or docked, if you want to see your friend betray you on th |
| Our Great Studio Migration! | 2025-01-31 | 2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center! We are growing! Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is great news, but it did come with a downside. Our once-spacious studio at Schiehavenkade began to feel... rather snug. Long queues for the microwaves during feeding hours, overheated meeting rooms, and desks encroaching dangerously close to the entrance |
| Happy Holidays Explorers! | 2024-12-19 | Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄 The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year with all of you by our side. But what’s a holiday season without a little something to unwrap? 🎁 We’re kicking things off with a 6-day advent calendar (in full We Were Here style, of course)! 🎶 Day 1: Cozy Lo-Fi Tunes for Every Explorer We’re starting t |
| Don't Escape the We Were Here Franchise Sale! | 2024-11-04 | 🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨 Have you finished unravelling the mysteries of Castle Rock in We Were Here Forever, but still crave more? We’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉 The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This is the perfect time to start completing your co-op puzzle adventure collection! 🧩✨ Whether you’ve been meaning to pick up We Were Here Too, dive into We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, or embark on the epic journey of We Were Here Together, now’s |
| Happy frenniversary! 🎉 | 2024-09-14 | Dear Explorers, Happy Frenniversary! 🎉It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game. Crafting a SecretAfter the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were Here series. With Forever being our longest and most intricate adventure, packed with puzzles, mysteries, and expansive locations, we knew we wanted to offer something a little different next. This time, we aimed for something short, sweet, and perfect fo |
| We Were Here at TwitchCon Rotterdam! | 2024-06-27 | Dear Explorers! It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates. Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam! We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend, right here in our hometown of Rotterdam! Come visit our booth to learn about the history behind the We Were Here series, play some games, and chat with us about game development. We're eager to share our stories and insider tips on Rotterdam's hidden gems. |
| Explore We Were Here Forever Like Never Before | 2023-12-21 | Attention Explorers! 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 pas |
| Patch 1.2 | 2023-12-21 | 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: Improvements 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 |
| We Were Here Forever on Sale! | 2023-11-23 | 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://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/ Keep on exploring 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://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/ https://store.steampowered.com/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 disc |
| Nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip | 2023-11-21 | 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 |
| Spooky things happening! | 2023-10-26 | Hello dear Explorers! Halloween is taking over the We Were Here series as we have in-game events and sales going! Scary Cosiness Together 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://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/ Scarcely low prices 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: |
| Last Chance to Get We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for FREE! | 2023-10-13 | 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! Golden Joystick Awards: Vote for Us! 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. Vote for us here! Share and Win an Exclusive Limited Edition Sha |
| Do you and your partner have what it takes?! | 2023-09-23 | 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 |
| All aboard The FriendShip! | 2023-09-14 | 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 |
| Explorers, we need your help! (CLOSED) | 2023-08-24 | 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 a |
| We Were Here to give you a discount! | 2023-06-29 | Dear Explorers, Our latest game We Were Here Forever is now on sale as part of the Steam Summer Sale. You can get it now with a 30% discount. What better way to spend your summer break together with your partner, maybe even forever... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/ Our previous entries Furthermore, the other games in the We Were Here series are on sale as well! If you haven't already, be sure to check them out and experience how the story of the Explorers and Castle Rock began. Yours Forever Total Mayhem Games |