Amnesia: The Dark Descent — 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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| The Amnesia Grunt Hoodie is here! | 2025-12-03 | It took us over 15 years, but we’ve finally done it - the official Grunt Hoodie is here at last. Better late than never 🌹 And honestly… has any character ever deserved their own merch more? Don’t think so, no.Slip the hoodie on and you’re wrapped in the Grunt’s soft, crimson maw, with those unmistakably bulging eyes perched proudly on your head.In all seriousness, our goal was to create something that honors the classic game and the beloved character, while still being a piece you’d actually want to wear out in the world. We hope we struck the right balance. Not feeling the hoodie? No worries. We’ve also put together a t-shirt featuring Agri |
| Announcing Amnesia: Design Works 🌹 | 2025-11-12 | Another descent into darkness.Amnesia: Design Works delves deep into the writing, design and art of the Amnesia series. From Castle Brennenburg down into the darkest Bunker.Amnesia: Design Works chronicles the development of all four games in the Amnesia series; Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs, Amnesia: Rebirth and Amnesia: The Bunker. Written by Toussaint Egan and designed by Callin Mackintosh, Amnesia: Design Works comes in both Standard and Deluxe Editions with around 200 pages of fascinating, frightening, and phenomenal new secrets and behind-the-scenes concept art.Amnesia: Design Works' Deluxe Edition is rich with |
| The Beast plushie is here! | 2024-10-11 | The BEAST plushie is here just in time for Halloween 🎃 This is a limited run with only 1000 plushies available so be sure to grab it while you can! Buy now! |
| Frictional Games Mod Jam 2024: Escape Room Edition | 2024-05-28 | Passwords, puzzles, hidden clues… In true Bunker fashion there is one goal in an escape room - get out. We're thrilled to announce the Frictional Mod Jam 2024: Escape Room Edition, where creativity meets strategy, and innovation intertwines with mystery. This is your chance to showcase your ingenuity, puzzle-solving prowess, and narrative flair by designing an escape room experience that captivates and thrills players. Join us over the summer for an event focused on HPL modding! You’re welcome to participate alone or in a small team (up to 4 people). For peer support, head on over to our Discord server. The winner(s) will receive A3-sized pos |
| Announcing two new Frictional Games bundles! | 2024-04-26 | We just launched TWO new Frictional Games bundles on Steam! These are curated for you who would like to explore more of the same themes - without having to buy all games at once. Two bundles with focus on Frictional's most favorite things - stories and horror. Frictional Survival Horror Collection: A collection of the most Survival Horror heavy Frictional Games titles. Put your brave face on and embrace terror. Bundle includes: Penumbra Collectors Pack Amnesia: The Dark Descent Amnesia: The Bunker Frictional Story-Rich Collection A selected collection for you who enjoy tales of psychological horror and existential dread. Bundle includes: Amne |
| Frictional Collection at 60% discount this week! | 2024-04-22 | As a big THANK YOU to our loyal fans you can now complete your Frictional Collection at a super low price! 🩵 This week only, the Frictional Collection is down to 60% off - this means that if you own ANY or no game of ours, the rest is more than half off! ⏰ Frictional Collection includes: Amnesia: The Bunker Amnesia: Rebirth SOMA Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Amnesia: The Dark Descent Penumbra Collectors Pack https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/6817/Frictional_Collection/ |
| Servant Grunt plushie available now! | 2024-02-09 | “Greuwh bhwaa flerghh” The face not even a mother can love. Remember the first time you heard this guy come knocking in Castle Brennenburg? That sinking feeling of dread? Responsible for hundreds of ruined underwear since 2010 it’s about time the Grunt became immortalized in the form of a cozy plush! Big benefit of owning and looking at this adorable face in your home is that you will not lose even a sliver of sanity. Only available for a limited time, don’t miss out! Buy now! |
| Record discount on Amnesia: The Bunker | 2024-01-15 | Happy new year everyone! We’re kicking off 2024 with a record discount on Amnesia: The Bunker! For one week only you can grab the game at a 35% discount. We just launched the Accessibility patch with a bunch of new features, as well as the recent Halloween Update which introduced whole new ways to experience the Bunker. If you're hungry for more we also have Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs at 90% off! There hasn’t been a better time to strap in for some good ole’ horror madness. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944430/Amnesia_The_Bunker/ |
| Autumn Sale | Vote for Amnesia: The Bunker in the Steam Awards! | 2023-11-21 | Rain pouring down out there? Looking for a good reason to stay indoors? Look no further! Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the entire Frictional Games library is part of the Steam Autumn sale with discounts up to 85%. Autumn sales also mean one big thing… The Steam Awards nomination period is here! Steam Awards mean a ton for a small studio like ours. We poured a lot of passion and hard work into this project and we are tremendously proud of what we achieved! With Amnesia: The Bunker we wanted to design systems and gameplay that both offer something new and truly challenging to the players, which we think we achieved. If you agree we encourage yo |
| Total Conversion support | 2023-10-25 | Hey everyone, Hope you have been trying out and enjoying the recent Steam Workshop support for Amnesia: The Dark Descent. There are already over 180 (!) mods available to try out - this is truly insane and we are so happy to see the community engaged after all these years! So, today we’re enabling Total Conversion support for the workshop as well, meaning you can go buck wild with the mods, if you want to. Today we’re also launching the anticipated Halloween Update for Amnesia: The Bunker! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944430/Amnesia_The_Bunker/ This update brings a bunch of new features, adding new horrors and heaps of replay value. If |
| Frictional Mod Jam 2023: Horrors of War | 2023-07-24 | We were so impressed by some of the fantastic mod submissions last Jam that we wanted to dedicate an entire Jam to get to see some more! Join us for a month and a half-long event focused on HPL modding! You’re welcome to participate alone or in a small team (up to 4 people). For peer support, head on over to our Discord server. The theme for this Fan Jam is a play on and extension of the themes in Amnesia: The Bunker, namely: Horrors of War You are welcome to interpret the theme however you wish. The mods don’t have to have a connection to Frictional Games titles. The winner(s) will receive A3-sized posters and a T-Shirt from Amnesia: The Bun |
| Amnesia Re-Collection update | 2023-07-03 | We’ve decided to include Amnesia: The Bunker as part of the Amnesia Re-Collection and Frictional Collection bundles here on Steam, alongside SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth and Amnesia: The Dark Descent As an owner of one or multiple games in the Amnesia Re-Collection and Frictional Collection bundles you can now purchase the other ones (including the newly released Amnesia: The Bunker) at a discounted price! The Amnesia Re-Collection includes: Amnesia: The Bunker Amnesia: Rebirth Amnesia: The Dark Descent Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs In addition to the games above, The Frictional Collection also includes: SOMA Penumbra Grab the Amnesia Re-Collection b |
| Amnesia: The Dark Descent workshop support | 2023-06-02 | In anticipation of Amnesia: The Bunker we’ve decided to enable Steam Workshop for Amnesia: The Dark Descent! We are well aware (and in awe) of the countless mods and custom stories made throughout the years - and now we’ve finally ensured that you can publish and install them smoothly here via Steam. So if you have made any Amnesia mods lying around, go wild and fill this space with your creations! Amnesia: The Bunker launches on June 6th - wishlist today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944430/Amnesia_The_Bunker/ For modding support and discussions, please visit our Discord Disclaimer: certain features are still being tested, minor issue |
| Update notes for June 2 | 2023-06-02 | Added Steam Workshop support - regular mods can now be uploaded to Steam Workshop and subscribed to. |
| Amnesia: The Bunker Demo out now! | 2023-05-23 | Amnesia: The Bunker DEMO is available Today! Trapped in a WW1 bunker, a relentless monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on. Full game launches on June 6 - wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944430/Amnesia_The_Bunker/ |
| Amnesia: The Bunker prep - Frictional Games Fan Jam 2023! | 2023-01-05 | In anticipation of the upcoming launch of Amnesia The Bunker we are hosting a Frictional Games Fan Jam! We all know them, we all love them - the Grunt, Terry Akers, The Pigs, the Wraiths. The theme for this year’s Fan Jam is Frictional Games Monsters. Submit your most haunting creations for a chance to win Amnesia: The Bunker A3 posters and Amnesia: The Bunker Game Keys at launch. Duration: 5th of January until 26th of January Theme: Frictional Games Monsters Medium of your choice - video essay, 2D/3D art, music, mods, short stories, sky’s the limit! You can submit your creation by posting an image/video or a link to your work in the followin |
| Announcing Amnesia: The Bunker! | 2022-12-01 | Amnesia: The Bunker is the latest installation in the Amnesia franchise, a first-person horror game set in a desolate WW1 Bunker. Face the oppressing terrors stalking the dark corridors. Search for and use the tools and weapons at your disposal, while keeping the lights on at all costs. Overcome fear, persevere, and make your way out alive. Amnesia: The Bunker is launching March 2023 - To know more, check out the Steam store page and WISHLIST today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944430/Amnesia_The_Bunker/ |
| Frictional Games Fan Jam: Holiday 2021 | 2021-11-29 | The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to get in the mood than with a Frictional Games Fan Jam? It’s been way too long - many have been holding out since before the launch of Amnesia: Rebirth. For some of you this might even be the first Frictional Fan Jam, and we're thrilled to have you! Grab a hold of your favorite art utensils because this time around we want to see what you can come up with - as in seeing your visual art based on anything Frictional Games related - Holiday themed! Duration: 29th of November until 19th of December Theme: Holiday Medium: Arts and Crafts You can submit your creation through either by po |
| Simplified Chinese now available for Amnesia: Rebirth and SOMA! | 2021-09-20 | Dear Chinese players, We love and value our Chinese-speaking fans and constantly strive to make our games more accessible – therefore we are happy to announce that Amnesia: Rebirth and SOMA are now available to play with Simplified Chinese subtitles and interface. With the help from passionate friends at Testronic the latest update of Amnesia: Rebirth and SOMA now includes the option to play through the entire games in Simplified Chinese. To change language setting: Enter the main menu Press “OPTIONS” Press “GAME” Scroll on the “Language” bar until you reach your desired language If you run into any problems, contact our support. To celebrate |
| Amnesia: Rebirth - Adventure Mode Out Now! | 2021-03-30 | The free Adventure Mode update for Amnesia: Rebirth is out now! This new mode allows players to experience the game with reduced scares, where you don’t have to worry about darkness nor monsters attacking you. Continue reading and check out our Dev diary for more info: https://youtu.be/OlOyhsoUE9s https://store.steampowered.com/app/999220/Amnesia_Rebirth/ When we released “Safe mode” for SOMA some years ago we didn’t really know how it would be received or if it would make a difference at all to the players out there. Today we know that it was well worth the effort and that the mode allowed a whole new audience to experience the game. We got |