- Early Access Patch Note №8 - 13 September 2026
⚠️ Server Update The server will be updated within 120 minutes. Don't forget to update the game on Steam! ⚙️ Hotfix Caged Bunny marker now displays map-wide Hat Indicator improved for Imposters Fixed settings not applying in-game Sisters statistics added; Games Played statistic fixed Files/folders organized; assets optimized Fixed DX12 white outlines in dark areas Sisters VO updated/tuned; Evil Sister is mute again, only Nice Sister speaks Match-start Hunter keys no longer count toward Hunter tasks Fixed Charge + Play Dead gate exploit Frame Generation added for NVIDIA & AMD Video Settings updated Hunter catch improved; fixed Bunnies animating in midair when caught Hunter party bonus: reduced ability cooldowns Reward categories refactored Lost Hat escape now depends on player activity and is less effective Fixed inputs not working because of chat Fixed Magician getting stuck after picki…
- Early Access Patch Note №7 - 2 September 2026
The server will be updated within 120 minutes!Hotfix:- Hunter keeps chasing Bunny after catching him fixed- The Sisters' VO have been implemented.- The Russian localization has been slightly revised.- Players loosing a lot of MMR while having not much MMR fixed- Hunters don't have camera lock while hand swinging and catching now- The maximum number of daily reports has been reduced to 3 (players can report a maximum of 3 players per day to prevent people from mindlessly reporting everyone)- Added more information to the Hunter HUD when grabbing a bunny (charge, madness)- Hunter can now see on the HUD if bunnies are in the cage (State only)- Magician can move while picking a card now- Bunnies can see markers/pings on cages bunnies (like shortcuts)- Key binds (drop, take) not working in inventory after first opening fixed- Empty tooltips displayed when hovering over empty inventory spot f…
- Carnival Hunt - Major Update Announcement - 31 August 2026
🎪 Major Update AnnouncementHey everyone!It’s been a little over a month since Carnival Hunt launched into Early Access, and our last update already feels like it was forever ago.We haven’t been sitting idle, though. Over this time, we’ve been working hard on a much larger update across many parts of the game.There is still a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re finally ready to share the results of what we’ve been working on so far.The update will go live at:12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM UTC / 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CESTSo, what’s included?🖥️ UI / UXMain Menu ReworkThe Main Menu has received a noticeable redesign to simplify navigation and prepare it for the more complex systems that will be introduced in the future. Upgrade Gear Menu ImprovementsThe Upgrade Gear menu has been significantly improved and now provides much more information about your gears and their properties.You can…
- Early Access Path Note №5 - 9 August 2026
NEW FEATURES- Awakening screen improved: Now you can see what rooms were chosen, all match players (also if they are connected or connecting) and tips that you can scroll on your own- Gray highlights are added. Generally object is highlighted with gray when you can interact with it (with couple exceptions). This should help players to locate points of interest easier- More tips added to read while awakening and waiting for map to load- After being placed, shortcut ropes are now marked with an icon and are always visible to bunnies from a certain distance- Final gates now remain highlighted after opening for the hunter and all bunnies- Fixed Hunter stun abuse by bunnies. Repeated stuns within a short period now trigger Rage, making the Hunter immune to stuns for 15 seconds. This prevents excessive stun chaining- Bunny can get up after falling without charge without shock box now- Hunter…
- Early Access Patch Note №4 - 2 August 2026
Hotfix:- Small Gate Collision fix- Sisters chase music implemented- Get in cannon -> get caught by mannequin -> crash fixed- Room generation fixed- After a trap mannequin is deactivated, it must be repaired before it can be activated again- Sisters better animations implementation- Circus 4F minor fix- Settings adjustments- Collision issues fixed- Tutorial collision issues fixed- Rope spot on 3f Ring fixed- Blocked Ticketman on 1f Ring fiexed- If bunny fell out of world he'll receive panic now- Destroy item with scissors -> hunter task not counted fixed- Hunter tasks completion will not grant divine powers to Hunter now- Fixed mannequins not breaking after a bunny is released via a skill check- Go in pile -> fall through ground fixed- Changed the repair time for Trap Mannequins- Prevented repair and bunny interaction points from overlapping- Small firework AOE to prevent double trap- Ac…
- Early Access Patch Note №3 - 31 July 2026
Hotfix:Easy mode crash fixedMore crash context added"Small Gates Charger" can be completed by the Hunter fixedProgress is not registering for the task for the trap ability on Sister fixedRegions is not truly selected when you click on text instead of checkbox fixedInfinity confusion should be fixedSmall gates not opened visually should be fixedBunny tutorial new hintsBunny tutorial updated ending (WIP)MatcID to replay addedSmall Gate Collision fixSisters chase music implementedGet in cannon -> get caught by mannequin -> crash fixedRoom generation fixedAfter a trap mannequin is deactivated, it must be repaired before it can be activated againSisters better animations implementationCircus 4F minor fixSettings adjustments I’d also like to let you know in advance that after the server update, you may experience some connection issues for a short time (20–30 minutes). We’re already aware of…
- Server Maintenance - 28 July 2026
Server MaintenanceThe servers will be taken offline for 30 to 60 minutes for urgent maintenance and optimization. Unfortunately, current sessions may be terminated prematurely. Compensation for the inconvenience will be available with the next game update on Steam. Thank you for your attention and understanding! Update: Server maintenance is taking longer than expected due to unforeseen difficulties. Unfortunately, I have to inform you that it will take another 45 minutes. We are doing everything we can to get the servers back online as quickly as possible. We’re doubling the compensation! Hotfix:- Fixed floating cage in tutorial- Fixed the cannon becoming unusable after the first shot in the tutorial- The Confusion effect can no longer be applied while Panic is active- Organ 3F getting stuck in between planks fixed- Nocturne 3F chest spawn fixed- Ring 1F lamp visual bug fixed- Amusemen…
- Early Access Patch Note №2 - 27 July 2026
Hotfix:- The Sisters’ footsteps are louder- The success zone for the Sisters’ ‘Range Ability’ skill check has been reduced by half- ‘Bunny in Panic’ no longer triggers the Impostors and mannequins- Empty chests have been removed- A new status effect, ‘Confusion’, has been added – the Bunny cannot sprint.- The Sisters’ ‘Scream of Pain’ now applies ‘Confusion’ instead of ‘Stun’.- Sisters can't teleport to the mannequin with RMB because of mirror cooldown fixed- Server throttling exception fixed (rubber banding should be fixed now)- Can't interact with Jack fixed- Stuck in pile (and other interactions) fixed- Crash when trying to watch replay fixed- Server regions selection added (Central EU, East US, North-East Asia)- Hunter gear descriptions fixed- Ring ceiling collision fix- Mannequin SFX improvements- Plaza booth room, floor hole collision fixed- Radar can now detect active mannequins-…
- Early Access Patch Note №1 - 27 July 2026
Hey, everyone! This is our first Early Access Patch Note, which was a little delayed but now includes everything that happened in the first few days after release. The SistersThrough the combined efforts of all Carnival Hunt visitors, the new circus Monster, the Sisters, have been awakened after collecting a terrifying 100,000,000 XP in just 48 hours!What an incredible pace! While The Sisters are still getting the hang of the circus and there isn't a tutorial for them yet, we invite you to check out our detailed Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks №1Alongside the Sisters, Carnival Hunt introduced a new status effect for bunnies - "Stunned". While stunned, bunnies are unable to get back up from ragdoll for a short time.When using the Scissors, the Sisters’ ranged ability, you can simply click LMB to throw them and either grab a bunny that is already down or briefly stun one that is standing.If y…
- Carnival Hunt Is Now Available in Early Access! - 24 July 2026
Hello, everyone!The day we have been working toward has finally arrived. Carnival Hunt is now available in Steam Early Access.Watch the Official Launch Trailer:We are incredibly excited to finally welcome all of you into the carnival.Carnival Hunt is a first-person 5v1 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where five wind-up Bunnies must work together to survive while one player takes control of the Carnival Monster and hunts them through the darkness.Protect your keys, help your teammates stay wound up, complete your objectives, and find a way out before the Monster catches you.The Carnival Is OpenBringing Carnival Hunt to Early Access has been a long journey for our team. Throughout development, many of you joined our tests, shared feedback, reported issues, created content, and continued supporting the game while we worked to bring everything together.We are deeply grateful for the pa…
- Enter Carnival Hunt During the First Three Days to Receive a Limited Bunny Mask - 22 July 2026
A Gift for the Carnival’s First VisitorsHello, everyone!Carnival Hunt enters Steam Early Access tomorrow, July 23. To celebrate the opening of the carnival, we have prepared a limited cosmetic reward for players who join us during the first three days. Receive the Epic Imposter Mask Enter Carnival Hunt at any point during the first three days after launch to receive the: - Epic Imposter Mask This special Bunny Mask will only be obtainable during the opening three-day reward window, so make sure you enter the carnival before it closes. Tomorrow, the Gates OpenAfter a long development journey, we are finally one day away from welcoming everyone into Carnival Hunt. Early Access marks the beginning of a new stage for the game. We look forward to hearing about your experiences, reviewing your feedback, and continuing to improve Carnival Hunt alongside the community. Thank you for your patien…
- Carnival Hunt Early Access Launch Details - 16 July 2026
Carnival Hunt Early Access Launch DetailsHello, everyone!Carnival Hunt will enter Steam Early Access on July 23, 2026, launching at: 8:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET | 5:00 PM CEST The game will be available for $19.99 USD, with regional pricing applied depending on your country and currency. To celebrate the launch, Carnival Hunt will also be available with a 10% discount for a limited time.Carnival Hunt is launching in Early Access, which means you may encounter occasional bugs, balancing issues, or areas that still need further refinement. The core gameplay mechanics are already in place and working, and we have done our best to test and improve the game together with our community ahead of launch. Early Access is not the full release, but there is already plenty to experience and enjoy. During this stage, we will continue improving stability, refining balance, addressing playe…
- Playtest Expansion - 6 July 2026
Hello, everyone!We have some good news to share with you.We've decided to extend the public playtest a little and give you one more day to try out the game. Enjoy!
- Carnival Hunt Tips and Tricks - 3 July 2026
Tips for First-Time Visitors to the CarnivalThe servers will open soon, and so you don't waste any time, we suggest you learn some of the basic mechanics. Understanding the CarnivalFirst, let's understand how this place works.The Carnival is a four-floor structure. Both the Bunnies and the Hunter start on the ground floor. The Bunnies' objective is to progress upward and open the Grand Door on the 4th floor. Escape through it, and you win.The Hunter's goal is to prevent the Bunnies from reaching the Grand Door. Catch them, eliminate them, or simply slow them down - it all depends on your tactics. Each Bunny has 3 Life Gears. To eliminate a Bunny, you must catch them and throw them three times, damaging one Life Gear with each throw. Tips for the Bunny ••• Find the GearsGears are the key to progressing through the Carnival. They're needed for many of the mechanisms on the map. You can fi…
- Join the Final Carnival Hunt Open Playtest on July 3 - 25 June 2026
Our Final Open Playtest Starts July 3 The carnival opens one more time before Early Access, and we’d love to see you there. Our final open playtest for Carnival Hunt runs from July 3 to July 6. This is the last open chance to jump in, play with others, and share your feedback with us before Early Access begins on July 23, 2026. Open Playtest Details EventDate / TimePlaytest StartsJuly 3 at 10:00 AM PTPlaytest EndsJuly 6 at 10:00 AM PTAccessGranted automatically once the playtest beginsHow to JoinClick Request Access on the Carnival Hunt Steam pageWhy We’re Running One More Test This playtest is important for us because it gives us one more opportunity to see how matches feel with more players, gather feedback, and make final improvements before Early Access. Whether you played in a previous test or this will be your first time entering the carnival, we’d love to hear what you think.What…
- Carnival Hunt Early Access Launch Date Announced - 7 June 2026
Hello everyone,Today, we're excited to share some news we've been waiting a long time to announce.Carnival Hunt will officially launch into Early Access on July 23, 2026. Make sure to mark your calendars!!!Check our our new announcement trailer: Over the past months, our team has been working hard refining gameplay systems, expanding content, and gathering valuable feedback from community playtests. Reaching this point is an important milestone for us, and we're incredibly grateful for everyone who has followed the game's development and supported us along the way.Early Access marks the beginning of the next stage of Carnival Hunt's journey. Your feedback, suggestions, and experiences will play a vital role in helping us shape the game as we continue development, introduce new content, improve balance, and expand the overall experience.In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more details…
- Carnival Hunt Progress Update – Early Access Is Getting Closer - 6 June 2026
Hello everyone,It has been a while since our last major update, and we want to thank everyone for their patience, excitement, and continued support. A lot has been happening behind the scenes, and the team has been working hard to prepare Carnival Hunt for Early Access.Over the past weeks, Carnival Hunt has received many improvements across stability, gameplay, UI, optimization, and the overall player experience. While not every improvement is flashy on its own, each step helps make the game smoother, clearer, and more ready for everyone who enters the Carnival.🫡 Some of the recent work includes improvements and fixes for player profiles, gears, custom lobbies, controller support, lobby behavior, gameplay menus, and several stability issues. The team has also been working on optimization, balance adjustments, UI improvements, and general polish across different areas of the game.We do…
- Carnival Hunt on Steam PVP Fest — Play the Carnival Hunt Alpha Now! - 2 February 2026
Hunters and survivors, the gates of the cursed circus are open once again, inviting everyone not only to watch, but also to participate in an unforgettable and thrilling performance! Steam PVP FestCarnival Hunt will be participating in Steam PVP Fest, which will take place from February 9-16 and will be available to everyone.Invite your friends and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror, where you will have to pretend to be dead and be very quiet so that the circus monster does not tear you apart. Early access for alpha and beta testersFor alpha and beta access holders, testing will start earlier, on 6th of Fabruary, and will last until the end of the festival. What will be available during the tests?A new center room have been addedTwo additional connector rooms have been addedAmusement Hall has been reworked and optimized to make chases easier for the Hunter. And a new shortcut f…
- The Carnival Gates Are Open — Play the Carnival Hunt Demo Now! - 13 October 2025
Hunters, Prey… the moment has arrived.We’re thrilled to finally invite you into the Carnival! The Carnival Hunt demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest (October 13–20).Step right up, Hunters and Prey — The Carnival is dressing for Halloween, and The Magician has a new trick up his tattered sleeve. During the Steam Festival, you'll have the chance to unlock the MAG-O-LANTERN — a blazing, pumpkin-headed exclusive skin for The Magician. Earn your pieces before the curtain falls: Level 1: Pants,Level 3: Jacket,Level 5: Hat — complete the transformationThis Festival Challenge is live only during the Steam Festival. When the lights go out, it's gone forever. No reruns. No encore. So play while the shadows dance and claim your MAG-O-LANTERN before the Carnival closes its gates. The show has begun… see you inside the Carnival.
- Free Public Test! - 17 September 2025
Greetings, everyone!What's the announcement? No one expected it, but here it is — another round of Closed Testing and even Open Events!From September 22 to November 3, anyone with alpha/beta access will be able to participate in extended testing. And those who do not have access will be able to participate in public tests, which will be available throughout October.Let's take a closer look at this...Schedule: Event:Date:Close Alpha TestSeptember 22 – September 29First Public Test (public)September 29 – October 6Close Alpha TestOctober 6 – October 13Steam Next Fest (public)October 13 – October 20Close Alpha TestOctober 20 – October 27Steam Scream 4 (public)October 27 – November 3 Any interested gamer can request access to the Public Test directly on the game's Steam homepage, which will run from September 29 to October 6.The upcoming public events Steam Next Fest and Steam Scream 4 will…
