Tormented Souls — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Tormented Souls 2 is out now! | 2025-10-23 | Hey everyone!The wait is finally over for classic survival horror fans as Tormented Souls 2 is out today and everyone can enjoy a 10% launch discount until 6th November 2025! We've also got an epic launch trailer and new story details to share, so read on to find out more!⚠️WARNING! Tormented Souls spoilers ahead! ⚠️Our new action-packed Launch Trailer throws Caroline into the heart of the horror, revealing as yet unseen locations within the decaying town of Villa Hess as well as the twisted menagerie of new enemies that she will face while searching for her missing sister, Anna. With the stakes higher than ever, Caroline must call upon the a |
| Tormented Souls 2 release date revealed! | 2025-08-20 | Hey everyone, drumroll please… 🥁🥁🥁 It’s time to prepare yourselves for an entirely new nightmare as Tormented Souls 2 launches on 23rd October 2025! To celebrate the rapidly-approaching release of the next instalment in the series we’ve partnered with the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025 to showcase a pulse-pounding new gameplay trailer, and reveal first details of the monstrous bosses that Caroline will encounter while exploring the hellish ‘Other side’ of Villa Hess. ⚠️⚠️WARNING! Spoilers for Tormented Souls ahead! ⚠️⚠️Check out the ‘A New Nightmare’ Gameplay Trailer as seen in the Future Games Show Gamescom Showcase! In the wake of he |
| 🎉Tormented Souls 2 Demo OUT NOW! 🎉 | 2025-06-06 | Hi everyone, Nailer and lighter at the ready, the Tormented Souls 2 demo is OUT NOW and available to play 🥳 PLUS we can now reveal our updated keyart featuring a completely new look for Caroline that pays tribute to her iconic threads from the original game!For players who have finished the first game please jump on over to the Tormented Souls 2 Steam page as we’ve just released a news post which provides a recap of the story following the events of Tormented Souls, a brief overview of what’s included in the demo, as well as an insight into our thought process and reasoning behind Caroline’s new look! We’re super excited to welcome you all b |
| 🚨Tormented Souls 2 demo and new look for Caroline incoming!🚨 | 2025-06-04 | Hey everyone! It’s been quite some time since our last post but today we’re finally ready to share some big news regarding Tormented Souls 2 which has been selected to feature in the Latin American Games Showcase taking place on on 7th June @ 11am PT / 7pm BST via Twitch and YouTube. To celebrate we’ll be releasing a brand new story teaser trailer during the event which introduces several major characters, and shines the spotlight on the mysterious town that Caroline will be exploring over the course of the game. Keep an eye out for several never before seen locations 👀 On top of this we’ll also be revealing an entirely redesigned look for C |
| WATCH 24 MINUTES OF TORMENTED SOULS 2 GAMEPLAY NOW! | 2024-08-21 | In this extended gameplay showcase, you’ll receive a chilling preview of the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed game, Tormented Souls. Our hero, Caroline Walker, returns and embarks on a harrowing quest to rescue her sister, who is battling a mysterious affliction. The story of Tormented Souls 2 unfolds six months after their initial ordeal. Prepare for a relentless experience filled with hidden secrets and unexpected twists. This unsettling descent into madness is scheduled for release in 2025, and you can add it to your Wishlist Now! |
| Tormented Souls Is Now Steam Deck Verified! | 2023-12-06 | Hey everyone, We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that Tormented Souls is now Steam Deck Verified! With the Steam Deck's portability, you can experience Tormented Souls' gripping atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and heart-pounding moments on the go. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or just enjoying a quiet evening at home, the nightmare of Winterlake is now more accessible than ever! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1367590/Tormented_Souls/ |
| Update - 05.12.23 | 2023-12-05 | - Fixed issue with TV puzzle. |
| 🕯️ Tormented Souls 2 is Announced! The Survival Horror Classic Is Back! 🕯️ | 2023-08-23 | Hello survival horror fans… We are extremely excited to announce that Tormented Souls 2 is coming soon to Steam! Caroline Walker returns in the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning classic survival horror! Stalk the shadow-drenched halls of haunting monasteries and other nightmarish locations, and brace yourself to confront terrifying creatures armed only with makeshift weapons as you desperately try to rescue your cursed sister. After the events at Wildberger Hospital, Caroline yearns for a normal life with her younger sister, Anna. However, fate has other plans. Conventional remedies prove futile as Anna falls victim to a mysterio |
| Patch notes for 0.89.0 | 2022-08-03 | -Added revised Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese langs. -Fixed unlock coditions for “Anxiety”. -Fixed unlock conditions for “Suffering”. -Minor bug fixes. |
| Update v0.88.4 | 2022-05-06 | -fixed bug where achievements could not be obtained |
| Patch v0.88.3 | 2022-04-06 | -Localization errors |
| Update version v0.88.1 | 2022-04-01 | Fixed save folder error: Save path reverted back to old folder, no save was deleted. Fixed cache errors: Loading save from in game does not introduce strange behaviours anymore. Fixed final boss error: Entering the final boss room does not generate black screen problems. Fixed anti-aliasing option: Anti-aliasing option now can be changed from init menu too. Minor bugfixes |
| Update Notes v0.88.0 | 2022-03-24 | -Added low quality settings -Stability on low end devices -Minor bugfixes |
| Competition Time! | 2021-12-20 | Hello Horror Fans! To celebrate the upcoming SXSW awards, Tormented Souls is giving away its final exclusive PS5 copy. The edition comes complete with: a physical copy of Tormented Souls on PlayStation 5 (ESRB or PEGI), a Replica Zippo Lighter, photograph, map of Winterlake, and an official invitation letter to Winterlake Mansion. To enter you must be over 21 years old, like and retweet this post, and follow @DuelEffectGames on Twitter. And that's it! Follow those steps and you'll be in with a chance of winning these exclusive goodies. The competition ends on December 24th, 2021 at 1PM GMT. Good luck! T&Cs Apply MORE ABOUT THIS GAME https://p |
| Tormented Souls is Heading to SXSW! | 2021-12-18 | Hello and Happy Holidays Horror Fans! Thanks to all the love and support from this amazing fanbase, Tormented Souls has officially entered next year's SXSW gaming awards! The game will be entered into the following categories: Game of the Year, Indie Game of the Year, Excellence in Animation, Art, & Visual Achievement, Excellence in Original Score, Excellence in Narrative, Excellence in Audio Design, Excellence in Technical Achievement. It would mean so much if all of you could take the time to go and vote for us when SXSW goes live through March 11–20, 2022. You can view the categories and information about SXSW here. Thank you all for your |
| Showing Off Our Talented Community's Frightful Fan Art! | 2021-12-04 | Hello Horror Fans! We are delighted to see so many of you participating in our ongoing Screenshot Showcase. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and it has been amazing to show off our extremely talented community. As well as posting your screenshots, we've got something a little different to share which comes from some of the very gifted artists amongst you! Check out Sunar's incredible B&W depiction of a very unnerved Caroline wandering the halls of Winterlake Mansion. We also have 대갈도끼's artwork reminiscent of horror legend Mike Mignola's run on fellow supernatural detective Hellboy. We're immensely proud to have such a passionate |
| Time to Showcase Your Spooky Screenshots! | 2021-11-27 | Hey Horror Fans! We hope you've all been enjoying the special Halloween content update. Congratulations to all of you that have managed to crack our new super secret puzzle and unlocked the unique weapon ;) for those that still need an extra nudge here's a hint: We'd like to take this opportunity to celebrate by showcasing some of the amazing screenshots taken by you, the community. First up is (Agent) Asakura Yoshikage 😎 with their snap of everyone's favourite floating fiend. Up next is this haunting shot from our first encounter with the Wheel Monster by Faithy. And lastly we have RiseOfTheWhiteWolf's gorgeous snap of one of the more pleas |
| Update Note v0.77.3 | 2021-10-29 | Hotfix UI Language Bug |
| Celebrate Halloween with a new update and a discount! | 2021-10-28 | Hey Horror Survival Fans Prepare yourselves for jump scares, fiendish puzzles, and a bloody good time! We're excited to celebrate the spooky season with a brand new update to Tormented Souls! One of the most requested in-game items for all of you was more outfit options, so we're pleased to show you all the concept art for the new outfit option for Caroline. This will be available at the very beginning of the game but that's all we'll tell you, the rest is up to you! Join us in the Winterlake's mansion and check out the latest items available in-game now! We're not ready to fully show you all this new item but here is an x-ray vision of what' |
| A new letter has arrived for Caroline Walker... | 2021-10-25 | Hey Horror Survival Fans We're excited to announce some new additions to Tormented Souls! One of the most requested in-game items for all of you was more outfit options, so we're pleased to show you all the concept art for the new outfit option for Caroline. This will be available at the very beginning of the game but that's all we'll tell you, the rest is up to you! We're not ready to fully show you all this new item but here is an x-ray vision of what's to be discovered once you have completed the game and faced the horrors of the mansion. One last thing we're happy to announce is the availability of the soundtrack for purchase! You can buy |