A busy month, and a lot of exciting news to share.


First and foremost: we just hit 100,000 wishlists here on Steam!

An insane milestone for us, and we're grateful to have you all here. It's encouraging to have so much interest in our game already. We're working hard to live up to your expectations, and we can't wait to finally share our first public demo with you this October.


We can finally announce we'll be featured in this year's PC Gaming Show!

It's the 10th anniversary of the show and we're delighted to be included in the lineup. We have to stay tight-lipped about our reveal, other than sharing that there'll be brand new, never-before-seen footage from the game, and the whole show will be well worth a watch.

The show will be airing on Sunday 9 June (which is Monday 10 June for us here in New Zealand). You can catch the stream on Twitch or YouTube, and for more information about this year's event, check out the announcement here: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/events-conferences/the-pc-gaming-show-returns-this-june/

Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/pcgamer
YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/@pcgamer



Firearms are an important part of the game, but they come with a price. This last month our team has been focusing on an alert system that may bring previously unseen enemies to your location at the sound of a firearm being fired. Previously, there hasn't been any downside to a gun's power, and we want to make sure our players are weighing up every decision... carefully.


We've also been hard at work tweaking our backplane enemies. Previously, players at PAX Australia and PAX East quickly realised they were safe from "background" enemies who were just "set dressing", and it's important to us that every enemy (seen or unseen) feels like a threat, and that any assumptions of safety, especially if made on gameplay mechanics, are dangerous...


A sneak peek into some work-in-progress traps...

... and shelter stations.


If you'd like to see more raw/unfinished gameplay capture, chat directly to our team, or get video answers to your questions, give us a follow on our TikTok page and jump into the comments. We're posting and answering questions regularly.

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And for deeper dives, head on over to our YouTube channel, where we post all our teasers, trailers, player interviews and developer diaries.

https://www.youtube.com/@pikpokgames

For general news about the Into the Dead franchise, to download our press kit, or to get in touch with us about publicity, content creator collaboration, or business opportunities, head to our website.

https://intothedead.com/

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Keep refreshed, and we'll see you soon.

Hello to all our new followers! It's great to have you all here.

We're six months out from our very first public demo on Steam, so here's an update of where we're at currently, and where we're headed.


In March we brought our scavenging demo to gaming reviewers and content creators at PAX East in Boston and got an amazingly encouraging result. We've shared some of our favourite quotes below, but feel free to read each review in full.

"It was a devastating run; I had only made a couple mistakes, and it had cost me everything. But sneaking through rooms of zombies, fighting when I had to, running when things got dire, and taking risks is a rewarding loop that rewards you for playing well, and I could see how I could have done better each time I made a mistake. I can’t wait for another shot at it."
Full review here.

"If there is one facet of horror games that is congested, it is the zombie apocalypse-centered games. That is not to say they are all bad or the same, but there are a lot of them, and you need to strive to make a unique entry into the genre to gain some footing. Thankfully, with my short time with Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, it’s easy to see they are trying something different that sets them apart from the rest."
Full review here.[www.dreadcentral.com]

"The emphasis on stealth creates some grippingly tense moments, and the permadeath mechanic keeps the stakes high at all times. The game is currently set for a 2025 launch, but the developers told me that a public demo may be in the cards this fall."
Full review here. (CM note: Yes, we can confirm that the public Steam demo is indeed on the cards for October!)

"From the variety of tormented zombies crying and rocking in the fetal position to an area in the basement that almost caused me a full-blown panic attack due to the chilling audio, I was blown away by just how immersed I was in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days by the end of the demo. After getting my second survivor killed exploring too much, my third survivor made it out by running away from a terrifying horde that blocked the entrance. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with just how much I liked this PikPok title, as its design and premise were enthralling and unique."
Full review here.[nichegamer.com]

"While the demo did not show the full features of the game I was amazed from the start with the visual presentation, music and most importantly gameplay mechanics. Stealth, planning, exploration, and resource management will play a key part in the game and what I checked out was very promising."
Full review here.[blogcritics.org]




We also dropped our first gameplay teaser in The Mix | Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase, which you can check out below if you missed it.

A lot of the UI for the game is still work-in-progress, which is why we've opted not to show it yet, but all will be revealed in time. Everything else you see represented is captured in-engine and is true to the experience of playing the game, so if you're wondering what the game "feels" like to play, this should give you a solid idea. (But yes, keep your eyes peeled for more gameplay coming soon...)




We've had many questions about the translation of this title, and we can now confirm that we'll be releasing into Early Access with full audio, interface and subtitles in English, and interface and subtitles in Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian. If there are any languages you're desperate to see added as we move into our full release, please let us know in the comments below. We may not be able to accommodate your request but it's useful for us to get an idea.




So, it's April 2024, six months out from our first demo. Where is the team at?

Currently the team are working hard preparing for our October Steam demo launch. Our initial demo that we've showcased at PAX Australia and PAX East was just a portion of the scavenging experience, but this new demo will expand on that for an entirely new taste of the gameplay.

Our level designers are mapping out new areas for you to explore....

Our art team are focusing on in-game swag, keeping that 1980s aesthetic alive...

Our concept artists are working on a new piece of key art, focusing on our survivors...

And, as ever, our animation team have been working hard with local motion capture talent...

...to figure out new ways to die.


Some event announcements and some new reveals. Stuff we're super excited about but can't share yet! Keep your eyes open. And don't forget to follow us on socials:

Facebook: facebook.com/intothedeadgame
Instagram: instagram.com/intothedeadofficial
Twitter: twitter.com/intothedead
TikTok: tiktok.com/@intothedeadofficial

See you soon!

N.B: All images shared are work in progress, and subject to change.

Harriet
Community Manager