Bendy and the Ink Machine — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Steam Spring Sale is here! | 2026-03-19 | Celebrate the Steam Spring Sale with 70% off Bendy and the Ink Machine! Grab this game for an INKREDIBLE value! Dive deep into the horrors of the most famous creepy cartoon studio on earth and prepare for rubberhose creeps and twisted scares for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/app/622650/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Machine/ Spring into the ink with the Bendy® Spring Sale Bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/70884/Bendy_Spring_Sale/ Don't forget to Wishlist Bendy: The Cage! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663960/Bendy_The_Cage/ |
| Wishlist Bendy: The Cage | 2026-02-13 | Test your sanity as Henry descends into The Pit, a labyrinth of experimental rubberhose horror, set during the events of Bendy and the Dark Revival®. Condemned to the Keeper prison, survive mangled cartoon experiments and ink-born horrors set loose to devour you. Your mind is being invaded and corrupted. With all your strength to resist, master your axe in brutal melee: unleash deadly strikes, parry attacks, stomp heads, and dodge the dripping onslaught. Dive into the shadows for supplies as you seek the key to your escape. Find the maestro. Escape the prison. Fight the madness. Wishlist Bendy: The Cage now and lose yourself to The Pit! https |
| Bendy 9th Anniversary Bundle - 90% off Complete Collection (Ends Feb 17!) | 2026-02-06 | Happy 9th Anniversary, Bendy fans! 🛒 Grab the 90% Off Anniversary Bundle Now – Ends Feb 17! 🛒 Nine years of dripping ink, jump scares, and those creepy cartoon moments that turned innocent animation into something truly unforgettable. This INKCREDIBLE community has been the heart of it all since 2017, and we couldn't be more grateful. To celebrate properly, we're bundling every released Bendy game together at a huge 90% off.Inside the bundle:Bendy and the Ink Machine - the original horror classic that started everythingBendy and the Dark Revival - the sequel that took the nightmare even deeperBendy: Lone Wolf - the intense spin-off putting |
| Hotfix v1.5.1.2 | 2024-10-25 | Hi Everyone! Thanks everyone for sending reports of bugs or things that needed adjustments, and even suggestions. We've pushed the latest hotfix now which includes the following updates: Hotfox v1.5.1.2 Player can now move while using the Seeing Tool Removed FPS cap when vsync is off Resolved many Null References between loading chapters Remove Saving while in Chapter Select (Chapter Select does not save your progress, use Continue instead) Updated several floating models and decals Fixed several light sources that were on when they should be off Fixed several mode clipping or z-fighting issues Fixed soft lock spot in Chapter 3 where the play |
| Hotfix 1.5.1.1 | 2024-10-24 | Hi there! We just pushed a quick hotfix to address 2 minor visual issues, as well as add in a new feature Fixed Chains holding the pallet in Chapter 2 Fixed Chains holding the pallet in Chapter 4 Added SKIP ability for Chapter 5 opening sequence SKIP In order to skip, you just need to press "Interact" twice to skip a sequence. So that would be "E" for example. This will help you get into the action sooner if you don't want to watch these sequences. Thank you! - Bendy Team |
| Quality of Life Update | 2024-10-24 | Happy Halloween! We have been able to work on some much needed bug fixes as well as some minor adjustments throughout the game. While we were at it we decided to have some Halloween fun and include some spookiness to Bendy's universe. Ink Demon's Eve runs from October 23-31 every year. Patch Notes for v1.5.1 Updated the Chapter 2 Flooded Stairs Lever to become active sooner Added ability to skip the JDS Logo on launch Added a "Toggle Run" option Slightly Increased weapon range and attack radius Significantly reduced the length of the Chapter 5 Harbor Battle Removed the Store Button from the main menu (you can go to bendymerch.com though!) Upd |
| Bendy and the Ink Machine: Complete Edition is now available! | 2018-10-26 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/c1642059a28fa8e278fdf17a11e7d668b384debe.png Bendy and the Ink Machine: Complete Edition is now available! |
| GET CHAPTER 5 COMPLETELY FREE! | 2018-09-06 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/ff0b6fd6812e95fafa8cfe40fa3dd4b84ac88056.png AS A THANK YOU TO OUR PLAYERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US WE'RE GIVING AWAY CHAPTER 5 FOR FREE ON STEAM ON OCTOBER 26TH!!! No action needed on your part. All you need is to own chapters 2, 3 and 4 on Steam BEFORE October 26th. Chapter 5 will automatically be yours on October 26th. For real! If you do not own Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapters 2-4, you can get them now through the BATIM Bundle at 20% OFF and recieve Chapter 5 completely FREE on October 26th, 2018!! |
| Chapter 4 NOW AVAILABLE!!! | 2018-05-01 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/6bf7b8cf1b94f3ba989f1515b67ccfe26af885f0.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etEdLue8lvU |
| Chapter 3 ENHANCEMENTS COMING SOON!!! | 2018-04-15 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/efeadbe1edb589da1107332564cebc6df5c81c72.png Something's new in Chapter 3 soon!! Hurry! Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 3 on Steam NOW to see the original version before it’s gone forever! https://youtu.be/0BTAUS1VjYk The free update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready! |
| Chapter 2 HUGE REMASTER COMING SOON!!! | 2018-04-13 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/14aabdbf6f0a894eb026cb10752325e94fc2df10.png Chapter 2 is going to be BIGGER and BETTER soon!! Hurry! Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 2 on Steam NOW to see the original version before it’s gone forever! https://youtu.be/sqpoX83qvmE The update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready! |
| Chapter 1 is getting a GIGANTIC REMASTER THIS MONTH!! | 2018-04-12 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/53a73fff2cd91926cb6d0e5a01b63b6bbe3117eb.png Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 1 FREE on Steam NOW to see the original version before it's gone forever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ude-CIfV4 The update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready! |
| Chapter 4 Arrives This April! | 2018-04-12 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/0da9c2d07231b0ae5eba6716ce60c6a972be6bac.png The horror is just beginning. Check out the reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LW53FpTWw |
| Happy Halloween! | 2017-10-31 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/06c0cd058a60ec0d4f6b7357c405c5dd609484d6.png A very HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us here at TheMeatly Games. :) Here's something for all you amazing BATIM fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysjpJpoqrs |
| Happy Halloween! | 2017-10-31 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/61499e1a0b8a83e2aa35b7f250bb3022ec2ec48a.jpg A very HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us here at TheMeatly Games. :) Here's something for all you amazing BATIM fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysjpJpoqrs |
| Hello Bendy Halloween Event! | 2017-10-27 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/1c6d3851b54ab8ef3c75400c0cde18a1624fa41d.jpg This Halloween, Joey Drew Studios has a new neighbor! It’s time for a little spooky fun with our BATIM fans and fans of Hello Neighbor. For a limited time, the two games have crossed over. Update your BATIM game for exciting new chills in ALL Chapters. And when you’re done wandering the studio, check out Hello Neighbor on Steam to see how our ink has spread next door... ;) http://store.steampowered.com/app/521890/Hello_Neighbor/ |
| Hello Bendy Halloween Event! | 2017-10-27 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/1c6d3851b54ab8ef3c75400c0cde18a1624fa41d.jpg This Halloween, Joey Drew Studios has a new neighbor! It’s time for a little spooky fun with our BATIM fans and fans of Hello Neighbor. For a limited time, the two games have crossed over. Update your BATIM game for exciting new chills in ALL Chapters. And when you’re done wandering the studio, check out Hello Neighbor on Steam to see how our ink has spread next door... ;) http://store.steampowered.com/app/521890/Hello_Neighbor/ |
| Chapter Three Is Ready. | 2017-09-26 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/2ed01d2cb6e999cfb62eaf7a4cbb1b940a628052.png The Ink Demon Returns on Sept 28. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ksCr1D6A0 |
| Chapter Three Is Ready. | 2017-09-26 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/2ed01d2cb6e999cfb62eaf7a4cbb1b940a628052.png The Ink Demon Returns on Sept 28. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ksCr1D6A0 |
| The Chapter Three Trailer Has Come | 2017-08-11 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/28575515/0076722d40ee299c5a94e5f8d1b2f85e3360dd4b.png The Ink Demon has Returned. Watch the #ChapterThreeTrailer now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzj007eqD-U #BendyandtheInkMachine |