We Were Here Too — 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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| Surprise drop - We Were Here Tomorrow demo! | 2026-04-09 | Dear Explorers!We just dropped the We Were Here Tomorrow demo here on Steam! This is your first chance to get a taste of the mysteries tomorrow will hold.... In this demo, you will explore the opening area of the Norcek facility and face three cooperative puzzles designed to test your teamwork, observation, and communication.The demo will be available for one week only, so make sure to grab your co-op partner and jump in while you can. Play the demo now!💙Total Mayhem Games |
| Two Explorers, one Tomorrow | 2026-02-26 | Hello Explorers!A new co-op adventure awaits you. We Were Here Tomorrow has officially been announced.In this next standalone entry of the We Were Here series, you and your partner wake up inside a mysterious facility. Strange machinery surrounds you, and a calm, confident voice guides you through a series of assignments.Often separated and equipped with different tools, you’ll need to rely on your walkie-talkies to communicate clearly and work together. Each assignment introduces new asymmetrical puzzles that can only be solved through cooperation with your fellow explorer.As you progress, you’ll slowly uncover why you ended up here and what |
| Patch Notes: 2.0.19 | 2026-02-12 | The patch notes for patch 2.0.19:Increased readability of voice chat input pop-upFixed disappearing doors in chapter 2Fixed several lighting, rendering and shading issues |
| Happy Holidays Explorers! | 2025-12-19 | Dear Explorers,As 2025 comes to an end, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, look back, and reflect on everything we’ve experienced together this year. Most of all, we want to thank you, our Explorers, for yet another year filled with kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. None of this would be possible without you.To celebrate the holidays, we’ll be hosting a series of festive giveaways from December 22nd through December 26th over on Twitter/X and Instagram. Be sure to keep an eye on our socials during that time if you’d like a chance to win some awesome surprises. But before we look ahead, let’s rewind and revisit some of the |
| Patch Notes: 2.0.17 | 2025-12-18 | Patch notes 2.0.17:Fixed a visual bug where multiple languages are not rendered properly and show up as squares. |
| Patch Notes: 2.0.16 | 2025-12-10 | Patch Notes: Fixed a crash or lost input when entering the inspect view.Fixed an issue with progression being overwritten if an old save file was present.Fixed some issues with alt tabbing.Increased the volume of sound effects in the Arena.Sensitivity when rotating objects has been adjusted.Upgraded to a newer Unity version for the vulnerability found in older versions of the engine. |
| Patch Notes: 2.0.11. | 2025-10-17 | Patch notes for patch 2.0.11. for We Were here Too:- Fixed an out of focus issue when inspecting objects - At the relic puzzle, the stairs now disappear correctly - Progression is now synced properly between different clients - Getting stuck while inspecting an object no longer occurs - Fixed a duplication glitch - All correct windows must now be placed to complete the puzzle with the windows- Improved readability of the EULA - Fixed a visual glitch when entering the overhead camera in the Arena - Rebinding of the Move and Look keys now works correctly |
| Cross-Play Update is Here: Connect with Explorers Everywhere! | 2025-10-09 | Dear Explorers,It’s time to dust off those walkie-talkies because a brand new update has arrived!We’re thrilled to announce that cross-play is now available for We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together!That means no matter if you’re playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you and your partner can now connect and puzzle your way through Castle Rock together, across all platforms.This has been one of our most requested features, and we’ve poured extra time and care into patching up the games so that your connection works seamlessly between devices. Whether you’re shouting directions from your desk or puzzling from |
| Exciting news from the TMG team! | 2025-09-18 | Dear Explorers,We have exciting news!Both We Were Here and We Were Here Too have received brand-new updates! These patches focus on quality-of-life improvements, making it easier and smoother than ever to step back into the cold, mysterious halls where your journey began. From technical fixes to subtle polish, these updates breathe fresh life into the first two games of the series. Perfect if you’ve been thinking of revisiting the adventure or introducing a new partner to where it all started. But that’s not all… We’re thrilled to announce that both We Were Here and We Were Here Too are now available on Nintendo Switch! 🎉 This marks a whole |
| Patch 2.0.8. Notes | 2025-09-17 | Patch Notes: Memory OptimizationsProgression Migration (players can now start a new journey and select the checkpoints they've unlocked in the old version of the game)Minor issues resolved with the Friends menu |
| Patch notes: 2.0.7 | 2025-09-16 | Patch 2.0.7. is a maintenance patch upgrading our engine, plugins, render pipeline and internal systems in preparation for the crossplay update together with the Switch release.The main menu got an update as well and looks different from before. You can manually select your checkpoint if necessary, by clicking on "change" > "start new journey" > "select your checkpoint". |
| Soft, Cuddly, and Ready to Abandon You - the Explorer Plushies Are Here! | 2025-07-24 | Dear Explorers,We have some very exciting news to share: we worked together with Makeship to design We Were Here plushies and the campaign is live starting today! Meet the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, inspired by all those times your buddy either saved you… or locked you in the dungeon “by accident.” How it worksSupport the campaign by grabbing your plushie(s) on Makeship.If we reach 100% funding, the plushies are officially going into production.Didn’t make the goal? No worries, everyone gets a full refund.Once funded, your new fluffy partners take 2–4 months to make, then ship right to your door. ✨ A little bonusCan’t choose? Don’ |
| The We Were Here series is coming to Nintendo Switch! | 2025-07-10 | Dear Explorers,Some of you know these halls all too well. You’ve wandered the frozen corridors of Castle Rock, walkie-talkie in hand, voice cracking through the static. You’ve solved puzzles, shouted directions, cracked codes, and yes, maybe left your partner behind once or twice. It happens.For years, the We Were Here series has tested friendships on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Now, it’s time for a new expedition.We’re super excited to announce that We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together are coming to Nintendo Switch!Your favourite co-op adventure is going handheld (or docked, if you want to see your friend betray you on th |
| Our Great Studio Migration! | 2025-01-31 | 2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center! We are growing! Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is great news, but it did come with a downside. Our once-spacious studio at Schiehavenkade began to feel... rather snug. Long queues for the microwaves during feeding hours, overheated meeting rooms, and desks encroaching dangerously close to the entrance |
| Happy Holidays Explorers! | 2024-12-19 | Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄 The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year with all of you by our side. But what’s a holiday season without a little something to unwrap? 🎁 We’re kicking things off with a 6-day advent calendar (in full We Were Here style, of course)! 🎶 Day 1: Cozy Lo-Fi Tunes for Every Explorer We’re starting t |
| Don't Escape the We Were Here Franchise Sale! | 2024-11-04 | 🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨 Finished with We Were Here Too and looking for something new? We’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉 The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This is the perfect time to start completing your co-op puzzle adventure collection! 🧩✨ Whether you’ve been meaning to pick up We Were Here Together, dive into We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, or embark on the epic journey of We Were Here Forever, now’s your chance to grab them at amazing pri |
| Happy frenniversary! 🎉 | 2024-09-14 | Dear Explorers, Happy Frenniversary! 🎉 It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game. Crafting a Secret After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were Here series. With Forever being our longest and most intricate adventure, packed with puzzles, mysteries, and expansive locations, we knew we wanted to offer something a little different next. This time, we aimed for something short, sweet, and perfect |
| We Were Here at TwitchCon Rotterdam! | 2024-06-27 | Dear Explorers! It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates. Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam! We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend, right here in our hometown of Rotterdam! Come visit our booth to learn about the history behind the We Were Here series, play some games, and chat with us about game development. We're eager to share our stories and insider tips on Rotterdam's hidden gems. |
| Explore We Were Here Forever Like Never Before | 2023-12-21 | Attention Explorers! Castle Rock is awaiting your return in We Were Here Forever! As our holiday present to all Explorers, We Were Here Forever is on sale with a discount of 45% and it has just been updated with patch 1.2 which incorporates over 200 enhancements that enrich and smoothen the experience. Explore Castle Rock now like never before! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1341290/view/3899618910154318137?l=english https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/ Also check out our Holiday event in We Were Here Together!https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/ Happy Holidays and Happy Explori |
| We are Too Together on sale | 2023-11-23 | Dear Explorers, We're happy to let you know that We Were Here Too is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 80% discount. https://store.steampowered.com/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/ There is more to Explore Our other games We Were Here Together & We Were Here Forever are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here, the first game in the series, is available for free. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/ If you would like to listen to some tunes while exploring the Steam store, you can get the soundtrack dis |