The Rise of the Golden Idol — patch notes and updates
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| Get the limited edition Golden Idol Saga pin collection | 2026-02-15 | New, limited edition, Golden Idol merch has dropped! Get the Golden Idol Saga pin collection from Makeship, featuring three not-so-mysterious designs:Put suspects into a frenzy with the Masked Grousereveal your shock at the murder with Peter Battleyand keep your enemies in check with your very own Golden Idol. The Makeship campaign is live from today until March 9th - if the campaign is fulfilled then the pin collection will ship. If not, it will be buried in the annals of history, hidden from detectives forever. Pre-order your limited edition Golden Idol Saga pin collection now, and show your passion for the series and loyalty to the Idol wh |
| The Case of the Golden Idol returns to mobile! | 2026-02-06 | We're pleased to announce that The Case of the Golden Idol has returned to mobile! You can now get The Case of the Golden Idol on Apple App Store and Google Play Store - play the first two cases for free and then unlock the full game and both DLCs for a one time purchase! Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Where can I purchase the game?A: You can buy the game on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.🍎 The Case of the Golden Idol - Apple App Store 🤖The Case of the Golden Idol - Google Play Store Q: What is included in the app?A: The first two cases in the game are available to play for free. You can then unlock the rest of the game and both DLCs fo |
| Rise of the Golden Idol: Detective pass trailer | 2025-11-18 | Detectives 🔍All four DLC Investigations are available to unravel now, so to celebrate we've created a brand new trailer to show you what to expect in the 17 new cases the Detective Pass has to offer.Watch the new trailer here: Prepare for a wide array of investigations! You'll be tackling everything from an organized crime syndicate and sinister cults to exploring a sci-fi setting and sailing the high seas with pirates and historians.If you haven't grabbed the Detective pass yet, what are you waiting for!Each Golden Idol Investigation is a stand alone story, the links to them individually are below🕵️♂️ |
| DLC 4 Patch 2 | 2025-11-04 | This is a minor patch in which we've addressed some visual inconsistencies: - Fixed the text title offset for book in DLC 4 scenario 4 - Added missing veridola to Mourn in DLC 3 scenario 2 - Replaced placeholder art for work chat snippet in DLC 3 Two minor plothole fixes: - Changed date of guestbook in DLC 4 scenario 1 - Changed I.D.O.L. to device in Chapter 3 final intermission And a few more typos have been fixed. |
| DLC 4 The Curse of the Last Reaper Patch 1 | 2025-09-30 | Important! - Due to changes in puzzle logic in the third scenario "Sickness and Health" your savegame maybe corrupted and the scenario will crash the game. To fix it, take the appropriate savegame from our savegame repository: Other changes - Improved visual inconsistencies in all scenarios (e.g., weapon look in ship past and present). - Updated puzzles to be more accepting of alternative inputs (e.g., the weight puzzle in Whishbloom scenario). - Fixed a minor plothole in "Last Orders" scenario with the map puzzle. - Addressed a few typos in the DLC texts. |
| Golden Idol Investigations: The Curse of the Last Reaper OUT NOW! 🏴☠️ | 2025-09-23 | Detectives 🔎Ahoy There! Set sail as the final DLC, Golden Idol Investigations: The Curse of the Last Reaper is out now!Embark on a voyage through four new scenarios shrouded in mystery. Traverse treacherous waters as a pirate and uncover facts as an intrepid historian.You can watch the launch trailer here The new content is available for purchase for £4.99/$5.99 or as part of the Detective Pass.Ready to piece together the scrolls of history? |
| New Rise of the Golden Idol DLC Unveiled! 🔎 | 2025-09-22 | Detectives 🔎You may have noticed some unusual activity on our X and Bluesky accounts recently. Theories have been shared on our discord and we've loved reading them all! We've been dropping cryptic coordinates, and now the mystery is revealed! These clues hinted at the theme, name, and release date of the final DLC for Rise of the Golden Idol. For those who wish to avoid spoilers and discover it for themselves, please stop reading now! The new DLC is releasing tomorrow! Our latest swashbuckling adventure, titled Golden Idol Investigations: The Curse of the Last Reaper, plunges players into a world of pirates and expeditioners.For a full reve |
| The Age of Restraint DLC patch 2 | 2025-08-01 | Hey, detectives! We pushed another patch for The Age of Restraint DLC: • Dance animation optimization • Art and text updates for consistency and clarity |
| The Age of Restraint DLC patch 1 | 2025-07-23 | This patch introduces the following improvements for DLC 3: Updated puzzle contents to allow some alternative correct solutions Updated puzzle contents to eliminate some wrong inputs that were validated as true Updated some art inconsistencies Improved some language layout issues |
| Golden Idol Franchise Sale- Up to 50% off | 2025-07-16 | Detectives 🔎Our first ever Golden Idols franchise sale has begun! Get ready to delve into more mysteries with some of the deepest discounts we've ever offered. The sale runs from July 15th to July 22nd, ending at 6 PM BST. Here's what you can investigate:50% off Case of the Golden Idol40% off Case of the Golden Idol soundtrack20% off Rise of the Golden Idol15% off Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire15% off Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka10% off Golden Idol Investigations: Sins of New Wells10% off Golden Idol Investigations: The Lemurian PhoenixCheck out the full sale page here:https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Plays |
| Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint - OUT NOW! | 2025-07-15 | Detectives, We are thrilled to announce that Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint is now available! Priced at £4.99 / $4.99 / €5.89 for individual purchase, it is also included as the third DLC in the Detective Pass.This new content introduces four brand-new scenarios set in an alien sci-fi world.Welcome to ancient Lemuria. In this advanced society, technology is widespread, and deception is nearly impossible. However, the nature of human crime remains unchanged. Prepare for the return of the speildance, can you decipher the dance of deception?Head over to the product page here:Hope investigating! |
| The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC- The Age of Restraint - Coming July 15th | 2025-07-14 | Detectives 🔎 Keep an eye on our X and Bluesky accounts! Over the past week you might have spotted some suspicious images. These forbidden artifacts are actually a sneak peek at our new DLC, Golden Idol Investigations: The Age of Restraint, dropping tomorrow at 9 AM PT / 5 PM BST. For the first time, you'll delve into an alien setting in a world dominated by technology. There are four new scenarios to solve, with every click bringing you closer to the truth. The Age of Restraint is the third DLC and will be available on PC and consoles for $5.99 | £4.99 | €4.89. It's also included in the Detective Pass. Remember good intentions can pave the r |
| Music system hotfix | 2025-06-04 | We pushed a fix for an issue with overlapping music tracks, as well as an incorrect translation key in the "Newsflash" scenario. |
| Steam Deck verification patch | 2025-06-03 | We've pushed changes to comply with the Steam Deck verification guidelines, fix a regression that caused music not to play in some parts of certain scenarios, and fix some other minor content issues. |
| Small wording and asset patch | 2025-05-26 | We did some minor wording updates for the base game and updated some assets for The Lemurian Phoenix DLC. |
| Patch 2 for The Lemurian Phoenix | 2025-05-16 | We fixed multiple artwork issues in The Lemurian Phoenix reported by the community, as well as a bug that caused the ending intermission to play every time you exited the last scenario. For players who have already finished the DLC, it will play once more on exit, but shouldn't play after. |
| Hotfix 1 for The Lemurian Phoenix | 2025-05-14 | We fixed an issue reported by players where a couple of phrases in the 5th scenario of The Lemurian Phoenix DLC, "Blaze of Glory," weren't movable with a mouse. |
| Golden idol Investigations: The Lemurian Phoenix- DLC Out Now! | 2025-05-13 | Detectives, The second expansion for The Rise of the Golden Idol, Golden Idol Investigations: The Lemurian Phoenix, is now available! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3333880/Golden_Idol_Investigations_The_Lemurian_Phoenix/ Ancient prophecies, divine revelations, and royal decrees intertwine in these perplexing 5 new cases, where the truth remains hidden. Journey to Lemuria and uncover a deep conspiracy reaching the highest levels of its aristocracy and King. Interact with new age cults, potentially supernatural gurus, and charlatans seeking to deceive. Watch the trailer: Players who own the detective pass can immediately begin solving the |
| The release of the 2nd DLC "The Lemurian Phoenix" | 2025-05-13 | Includes the content for the 2nd The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC, The Lemurian Phoenix, as well as a bunch of minor fixes, mostly for the Steam Deck. |
| The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC - The Lemurian Phoenix - Coming May 13 | 2025-05-01 | Detectives, The day of ascension is coming. Join us and become enlightened on Tuesday May 13 with the second DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol - The Lemurian Phoenix. Coming to PC & consoles for $5.99 | £4.99 | €4.89 and included with the Netflix version on mobile, The Lemurian Phoenix is the second DLC and included in the Detective Pass as well. Royal Celebrations Gone Awry Amidst the Lemurian aristocracy's extravagant holiday celebrations, a murder ignites a complex conspiracy that reaches back to 1910. Return to the scene of the crime and uncover the truth. Unravel Five New Scenarios Justice demands you solve the following cases: Eternit |