Nobody Wants to Die — patch notes and updates
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| Nobody Wants to Die x The Invincible Bundle | 2025-10-24 | Welcome to New York, 2329... and Regis III In the ideal bundle for fans of sci-fi narrative adventure games, experience the enigmatic and immersive worlds of Nobody Wants to Die and The Invincible. Uncover the secrets of a dystopian New York as Detective James Karra, on the trail of a killer in a city of immortals, or explore the mysterious, uncharted planet Regis III as astroscientist Yasna, searching for your missing crew. Lose yourself in both atmospheric adventures in a -20% discounted bundle today. |
| Physical Edition Now Available to Pre-Order | 2025-10-16 | We’re excited to let you know the physical edition of Nobody Wants to Die is officially available for pre-order on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether you’re a seasoned detective or a memory-hardened survivor, this release is your chance to own a piece of the story.Pre-orders are now live for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S physical editions via Limited Run Games - but hurry, pre-orders close on November 9, 2025. Choose from either the Standard Edition, or for dedicated fans, the Collector’s Edition that includes an Icarus tumbler, James Karra inspired keychain, stunning artbook and more! See full details below. Collector’s Edition | |
| Nobody Wants to Die | Midweek Deal - Save 25% | 2024-09-24 | Save 25% off on Nobody Wants to Die! Take on the case alongside Detective James Karra and Sara Kai now with 25% off Nobody Wants to Die, Don't miss out, deal ends September 30. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1939970/Nobody_Wants_to_Die/ |
| Dev Log: Thank You | 2024-07-31 | Thank you. After launching Nobody Wants to Die two weeks ago, we are beyond grateful to see so many of you taking on the case. Seeing the city of New York 2329 through your own eyes and giving everyone the full experience of complete and utter immersion was truly important to us. So, we handed the dossier to you to be the first to uncover clues and the stories they hold. We made this game for you and are thrilled our community were able to be some of the first to play and dive into the moral dilemmas of eternal life with no bias or preconceptions. The response from you – the players – has been incredible, especially with this being our very f |
| Nobody Wants to Die | Out Now | 2024-07-17 | Nobody Wants to Die is Out Now Welcome to New York, 2329. It's time to immerse yourself in Nobody Wants to Die’s noir story. You can now lead the investigation of an off-the-books case as Detective James Karra with the help of police liaison officer Sara Kai. Navigate the ever-blurring lines of right and wrong in a world where death is a distant memory. Find evidence, reveal secrets, and risk it all to uncover the truth. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1939970/Nobody_Wants_to_Die/ Launch Trailer Watch the launch trailer: Nobody Wants to Die Soundtrack Bundle The Nobody Wants to Die Soundtrack is now available to purchase with the game in t |
| Dev Log | Music | 2024-07-02 | With launch nearing, we’re excited to discuss one of the most important aspects of Nobody Wants to Die – the soundtrack. Music As a narrative-driven game, music plays a very important role in setting the scene and fulfilling the immersive experience that we wanted to produce with Nobody Wants to Die. Music is essential in helping us shape the emotions players feel throughout the course of the game – setting the rhythm and atmosphere for New York, 2329. With the music being such a crucial aspect of the game, we knew we could only trust award-winning composer, Mikolai Stroinski, with such a task. His previous work on titles including; The Witch |
| Dev Log | World Building | 2024-06-21 | Hello everyone, After revealing a look at the gameplay for Nobody Wants to Die, we have been overwhelmed with the response and support we have received. As a small team from Wrocław, Poland, we could never have expected such a huge response. With one month until you enter this world, we invite you to take a look into the creation process and explore the world of Nobody Wants to Die – beginning with some early concept art and insight into the story we have weaved. Nobody Wants to Die is an interactive noir story set in a dystopian New York City, where you’ll play as Detective James Karra investigating crime scenes to uncover the mysteries of t |
| Nobody Wants to Die | Gameplay Trailer & Release Date Reveal | 2024-06-08 | After four years of dedication and hard work from our small team here in Wrocław, Poland, we're excited to reveal the Nobody Wants to Die narrative-driven gameplay for the first time, as well as confirm when you will get to experience our vision of the future. Gameplay Trailer Step beyond your human shell into the world of New York, 2329 with this first glimpse at Nobody Wants to Die’s gameplay. Click to watch the trailer: Become immersed in this interactive story as you dive deep into crime scenes with your investigation tools. Analyse blood splatter patterns using your UV lamp, use your hand-held x-ray to peek beneath the surface, and hone |
| Welcome to Nobody Wants to Die | 2024-03-22 | We are Critical Hit Games, an independent studio of seasoned game developers based in Wrocław, Poland. Last week, our inaugural project, Nobody Wants to Die, was revealed to the world in partnership with IGN to an overwhelming result. We’re excited to share that we have reached more than 1.4 million views on our announce trailer for Nobody Wants to Die! Watch the trailer below if you haven't already. Nobody Wants to Die | Cinematic Announce Trailer Nobody Wants to Die is an innovative experience taking place in futuristic New York City, inspired by neo-noir films, offering a distinctly visual aesthetic and intriguing plot. Playing as Detectiv |