- DarKnot | Hotfixes - 31 December 2022
We've updated DarKnot with some hotfixes and improvements based on player feedback. We also decorated the Christmas tree and brought snow with an ancient ritual in the co-op city.
- DarKnot | Devlog - December - Major Update - 22 December 2022
DarKnot | Devlog - December Today we'll talk about the new location, bug fixes and other innovations in the world of DarKnot. Hospital Now, the DarKnot story walk-through begins with a new location that will help you get to know the rules of this confusing world better. In the new location you will fall into a nightmare, but this nightmare will be the easiest part of the DarKnot world. The hospital will prepare you for further tests, or break you once and for all. Remember the main thing - The Dream is stronger than any cardboard zombie. Replayability The replay value in DarKnot gives you a reason to return to the game even after it's finished. Each randomness of an unexpected passage, which in turn may represent a modification of locations, will direct the player to a different entrance and set of events. Screenshots from players This time, the best screenshot on Steam, according to th…
- DarKnot | Devlog - December - 9 December 2022
DarKnot - A Top Hit Among YouTubers Hi everyone! We are delighted to inform you that many YouTubers have already played DarKnot, the third-person non-linear psychological survival horror now available in Early Access right here on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371560/DarKnot/ https://youtu.be/fEG9oZCNgTk Top content creators such as Moist Charlie Clips and Hayden Green, and international YouTubers like ykiku (Japan) and Yavuz Öksüz (Turkey) have already played DarKnot. Their videos only show the first location of the game –Father’s Apartment. Additional settings will be added as the development of the game progresses. The current version of DarKnot in Early Access contains four locations and one city in co-op mode. Also more characters are planned to be available for release version (up to five) and some missions of the central scenario could be played with an invited frien…
- DarKnot | Devlog - November - Part 2 - 20 November 2022
The world of DarKnot is not a place for weaklings, here death awaits at every turn. Here is an old-school, hardcore, tooth-crushing game that challenges the most sophisticated players! There is no difficulty mode for pussies, there are no slow, clumsy zombies, and the average schoolboy will envy the vision of most enemies. Every bush, every fly is able to tear off a bigger piece from the unfortunate character. This game challenges you, can you accept it? Plunge into the dangerous world of the foggy city and become a real monster hunter who knows when to retreat and when to attack in time. Show extraordinary erudition in solving puzzles or blow them up! Darknot is not waiting for everyone, but only the well-deserved chosen ones, good luck and see you in the fog... Speedrun First early access speed-run; We share it with you in case you want to know the answers to the most difficult riddle…
- Changes 11-19 - 19 November 2022
Fixed some issues from players’ feedbacks.
- DarKnot | Early Access Release - 3 November 2022
Today DarKnot goes into early access and we hope that you will appreciate our project and get the most out of the game. We have written for you this easy-to-follow instruction on the use of weapons, tools, and consumables in order to make it easier for you to defend yourself and survive in this nightmare. A character can carry three weapons and two tools. Usually the main character picks up the tools with his left hand, and the weapons with his right one. "1" — tool selection (the left hand) "2" — weapon selection (the right hand). "3" and "4" — consumables selection (the left hand). The consumables (first-aid kits, candles, ammo, etc.) do not take up space in the main character's inventory. Some consumables should be shifted to the left hand in order to use them. To take a tool that, for example, hangs on a belt, you must press the "1" key. To select a consumable item, the player needs…
- DarKnot | Devlog - November - 1 November 2022
Pig or horse? We know that you are ashamed to be a man in these parts, and you are trying to look like locals. You don't want to get punched in the face in combat and completely lose your eyesight. And, for sure, you have not yet mastered the ritual with the transformation into a monster. That’s why we have added masks and animal skulls - this is our gift to you! They will help you to not feel like a stranger on these streets, protect your healthy eye from blows, and spare your head that is already suffering from severe disorders, of all unnecessary information. We plan to add more masks and skulls in the future, and if you have any mask ideas you want to use in DarKnot, we'd love to hear about them! Share your ideas in the discussion here. Sound Design and Music The game music is consistent in terms of tempo used (70 bpm) and the key (most of the parts are in the key of E or G). The mu…
- DarKnot | Devlog October - Part 3 - 25 October 2022
We are participating in the Steam Scream Fest, which will run from October 25 to November 1. During the festival, you will be able to play our extended demo with Halloween-themed items and accessories, quests, angry enemies, DarKnot streams and other cool stuff! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371560/darknot/ Get spooky, DarKnot Team.
- DarKnot | Devlog October - Part 2 - 20 October 2022
The entire DarKnot team is very busy preparing for the release of the game in early access, but still we want to share some news about our game and studio with the players. Neighbours Walking along the dark streets, you will stumble upon a crumbling estate. Its owners are clearly wealthy (people?) The doors of the estate are open and anyone can come to visit. I wonder if the owners of the estate are alive and if so, how hospitable are they? Everyday life of the developers Over time, we will add female main characters to DarKnot and the ability to play as them. In this video, we create animations of strikes dealt by a female character modelled by the movements of the DarKnot team member. We wonder if male or female characters will be more often chosen as MPCs :) Gameplay In one video, we have collected gameplay moments from the deadly cities of DarKnot, unpredictable events and encounter…
- DARKNOT EARLY ACCESS | NEW TEASER - 10 October 2022
After an exciting run and broadcast through the SteamNextFest which lasted from 3 - 10 October, we have released a cinematic teaser ahead of the early access release! The DarKnot game is still in development and we plan to go into early access early next month, November 2022. Explore the vast world of DarKnot to experience true survival. Choose how to deal with your opponents and plan your own strategies accordingly. Add DarKnot to your wishlist. Your support is really important to us! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371560/DarKnot/ From the DarKnot Team.
- DarKnot Horror Game Stream - 5 October 2022
DarKnot is a non-linear psychological horror game experience, focusing on a high level of detail and immersion. Here you will find insidious opponents, dynamic battles and puzzles of various degrees of difficulty. It's up to you to decide in what style to play the game. It was inspired by our favorite horror games: Silent Hill, Resident Evil, The Evil Within, Dead by Deadlight and The Last of Us. The early access version of the game is scheduled to be released this fall. The game is a combination of survival horror, adventure, and roguelike. The MPC wakes up in a safe place, gets ready for a sortie, thinks over their strategy, prepares their inventory items, and makes a sortie. The player will then find new items and solve puzzles leading to new locations with other safe places. When the MPC dies and wakes up, they will either be in the safe place they previously woke up in, or a new on…
- DarKnot Horror Game Stream - 5 October 2022
DarKnot is a non-linear psychological horror game experience, focusing on a high level of detail and immersion. Here you will find insidious opponents, dynamic battles and puzzles of various degrees of difficulty. It's up to you to decide in what style to play the game. It was inspired by our favorite horror games: Silent Hill, Resident Evil, The Evil Within, Dead by Deadlight and The Last of Us. The early access version of the game is scheduled to be released this fall. The game is a combination of survival horror, adventure, and roguelike. The MPC wakes up in a safe place, gets ready for a sortie, thinks over their strategy, prepares their inventory items, and makes a sortie. The player will then find new items and solve puzzles leading to new locations with other safe places. When the MPC dies and wakes up, they will either be in the safe place they previously woke up in, or a new on…
- DarKnot Devlog | Steam Next Fest - 4 October 2022
Hi everyone! DarKnot is participating in Steam NextFest from October 3-10, 2022. Steam Next Fest is a week-long celebration featuring hundreds of FREE playable demos where fans can try out, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. DarKnot is a third person, non-linear psychological horror game experience, focusing on a high level of detail and immersion. The streets of the city, the claustrophobic apartment atmosphere, and the abandoned underground station make the DarKnot world gloomy and terrifying. DarKnot is set in a labyrinth made from the streets of a huge city. You have been left alone and you’ll have to face death in this endless labyrinth. They seem deceptively calm at first, but the truth is much darke…
- DARKNOT NEW TRAILER - 26 September 2022
We are delighted to announce that DarKnot, the third-person non-linear psychological horror game coming to Steam this Fall, will feature an updated demo during the NextFest from October 3-10, 2022. In the mean time, enjoy the all new gameplay trailer! The DarKnot game is still in development and we plan to go into early access later this year..Explore the vast world of DarKnot to experience true survival. Choose how to deal with your opponents and plan your own strategies accordingly. Add darknot to your wishlist. Your support is really imprtant to us! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371560/DarKnot/ Feast your eyes, DarKnot Team.
- DarKnot Devlog | September - Part 3 - 22 September 2022
Bad behavior Watch the creatures of the DarKnot world -- sometimes they are calm and just lead a miserable existence. At such moments, you can get to know their lifestyle. Depending on the creature's type and their level of aggression, it decides for itself what to do when strangers are detected. Just like you, creatures can choose to fight, hide, or run away. But do not rush to celebrate the victory if they ran away from you. Their flight doesn't mean that they will disappear forever. Perhaps the cowardly creatures will go for help and will soon come back to you with a crowd of their counterparts. It's going to be much worse if they complain about you to someone much more dangerous than themselves... Craft Create the necessary items and repair the broken ones. Turn on your imagination and use the same item for different purposes. For example, with a saw, you can saw off the revolver's…
- DarKnot Devlog | September - Part 2 - 14 September 2022
Today we will talk about the weather, the diary, early access and the cardboard virus. Weather and time of day In the world of DarKnot, weather and time of day operate according to unknown laws. Are they controlled by someone or something? How do the time and the weather react to the game events? The answers are not found yet. But, as everyone knows, thick fog and darkness are filled with many dangers ... The diary? This is what you need! It's not uncommon for players to start by looking for clues in the diary -- they're doing absolutely the right thing. In the diary, you can check your vital signs, find out information about enemies and find clues on what to do and where to go next. The diary will always be with you, it will help you find answers to many questions. You can also find tarot cards in it or, for example, learn how to create explosives. As you progress, you will insert the…
- DarKnot | DevLog - September - 1 September 2022
The sun is almost invisible here, and it is difficult to breathe. Unpleasant odors and strange sounds are around every corner. The very description of these places can cause discomfort, not to mention visiting them. But the DarKnot neighborhoods won't explore themselves! Garbage underfoot and the corpses of strange creatures on the ground. Buildings that have collapsed, leaving the shattered glass on the roads and piercing the soles of your boots. The surroundings have probably experienced a lot, and once life was in full swing here. But this is in the past, and now the cities are gradually being eaten by the closing darkness. Left and abandoned places in the cities of DarKnot evoke fear and anxiety. They have no friends, no life. And don't kid yourself—those you meet in the city are not alive. But when and why were these cities abandoned by their peaceful inhabitants? So far, there are…
- DarKnot - Journal Entry - August (Part 2) - 23 August 2022
Did you know that DarKnot will have several city locations? We decided to dedicate a new dev diary to this topic. In cars abandoned by their owners, you can find a lot of useful things. So feel free to break into them – it is unlikely that the owners of the cars will ever return and file a complaint. Therefore, it is necessary to collect medicine, leftover food, look for clues, and somehow get out of this place. Just be sure that you can fight back if the alarm goes off and you have drawn unwanted attention to yourself. Most likely, the owners of the cars are already dead, and for them, this whole nightmare is over. But not for you: you will return again and again. Giving up is not an option. New faction Strange noises and desperate screams are heard in the unlit streets of the world of DarKnot. You will definitely hear them, but only in the darkness. And if you move silently, you can p…
- DarKnot - Journal Entry - August - 1 August 2022
Hi everyone! The DarKnot Team is back with a new devlog diary. Today, we'd like to share with you the latest updates coming soon to the game. The candle The instructions for the Ritual of Immersion say: "The candle leads you to the Nightmare ..." and the truth is, if you do not put this item in the summoning book, it becomes completely unclear whether the Ritual is progressing or not. The candle contained too little bone salt, but we fixed this error so that it is now easier to follow the rules of the Ritual. The knife We strongly recommend that you do not buy sharp objects such as knives, katanas, or bayonets before performing forbidden rituals! Gregor did not follow our advice and bought a new kitchen knife yesterday! You can see the result on horror streams without SMS and registration. The dogs We recently went to the park on Mathewson Street and noticed that the dogs got dirty in l…
- DarKnot - Journal Entry #3 - Part 2 - 30 June 2022
Hey everyone! The DarKnot Team is back with a second part to our June Journal Entry as promised! Today we’ll focus on more changes made to our exclusive alpha build, but you can still check out our public demo, available on Steam here. So, without further ado, let’s jump right in! The Park One of the main changes in The Park was the introduction of a brand new character, the ever sinister and foreboding Crow! The crows addition comes with a lot of flavor, and small interactions with the player. We added the perfect ambiance from a cold winter night, and you’ll get to hear more crows in the background - friends, or foes? Our new winged friends will periodically gather at The Park, and it would be wise for the player to avoid them; if you get too close they will cackle and fly away, alerting the entire district of your presence there. Watch your step! A bit sneakier than their real life c…
