- Update 10 - 11 December 2025
Hello everyone!Since we released Gordian Rooms 2 in January 2024, we've been reading your feedback and incorporating it into the game, hence the 9 patches so far.In this 10th update, we've implemented practically all of the remaining features and changes you've requested since the game's release, to the best of our ability.This is our biggest update. If you played a while ago, now is a great time to revisit for the performance improvements and quality-of-life features we've added.So, without further ado:New FeaturesAdded Focus mode, a new interaction method that freezes the current view and lets you control puzzles with just the cursor or thumbstick.You can also adjust the sensitivity of this view mode separately.Added an option to hide no longer useful items. This is a toggleable option, on by default, which makes the inventory less cluttered. It hides not only objects but documents as…
- Update 9 - 30 January 2025
Hello everyone! We have made some additional fixes and improvements to the game, mostly stability and quality of life fixes. Here is the list of changes: Fixed an issue that happened when the movement controls were set to the arrow keys and this caused movement to abruptly halt for some strange reason. Now when this happens, you can just press any other key and everything will work as intended. We have added an additional startup option to the game: Vulkan mode, which should fix some weird compatibility issues with mainly AMD video cards. Fine-tuned the controller dead zone setting. We fixed a strange crash that could happen when interacting with the football. Some materials were too dark and are now fixed. Some localization fixes. We hope you have fun and please leave a review if you like the game :) Crimsonite Team
- Update 8 - 14 December 2024
Hello everyone! We made a couple of small, quality of life updates to the game, here is what changed: Added a button to skip the football game, now you can just pick up the horseshoe. So it is now possible to 100% the game without completing this challange. Added a numeric indicator to the Admiral's croquet puzzle to show the order of completion. Upgraded the game to the latest Unreal Engine version, this should make everything run a little smoother. We also remade how the highlight system works, now the effect itself looks much better! Plus, an indicator tells you the distance to the highlighted object. https://i.imgur.com/o1Et9Bd.gif We hope you have a wonderful end of the year :) Please leave a review if you like the game. Have fun! Crimsonite Team
- Hotfix - 2 October 2024
fixed a bug where a box could not be opened under certain circumstances
- Update 7 - 30 September 2024
Hello everyone! We are back with another update to the game, there have been a lot of small improvements over the past few months, which have all added up to this patch. So without further ado: The Japanese translations has been meticolously reworked, which essentially means a complete overhaul of all the descriptions and story elements in the game. We really hope that our Japanese players will enjoy this qualitative leap! We have upgraded the engine version of the game to the latest Unreal Engine version, which should bring some additional performance improvements. We also recently added the option to launch the game in DirectX 11 mode, which should help older systems run the game better. We have made several small changes to the look and feel of the game: Completely remade glass materials, with several different variations for furniture, windows or lamps. We have changed the amount an…
- Update 6 - 11 April 2024
Hello everyone! We have made some minor improvements to the game, taking your feedback into account. Here is the list of changes: Loading in the game is now handled differently, resulting in much less RAM usage. This makes it possible to run the game with less RAM, and also reduces loading times. Every faucet in the mansion can now fill the pot with water, even the bathtubs! Checkpoint location shenanigans have also been fixed. You will no longer be reset to the shore checkpoint instead of the one closest to your location. Additional proofreading and localisation improvements have been made A small pot icon has been added under the painting puzzle in the dining room to indicate that the key to the kitchen can be found there. Please leave a review if you like the game. Have fun! Crimsonite Team
- Update 5 - 1 March 2024
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that we are back with another update, this time with several new features and improvements. So without furder ado, here is the list of changes: Gordian Rooms 2 is now fully Steam Deck compatible. We made several changes so that it gets the Verified badge. Steam Trading cards, Profile features and additional Steam Community items are here! With someone's favourite cabbage as the main focus. :gord2smile: :gord2heart: :gord2cry: :gord2cool: :gord2clown: :gord2angry: :gord2sus: :gord2wow: We have made significant changes under the hood and as a result the game should run smoother, we have seen an increase of 15-25 FPS on average on the Isle of Lye. Thanks to the great efforts of WNM the game's Russian translation has been overhauled! We also went through the German, French and Hungarian translations so they should see small improvements too, your fee…
- Update 4 - 28 January 2024
Hello everyone! We are back with another small update, largely based on your feedback. Here is what changed: Improved the controller controls for the scrollbar in the inventory Added a dead zone setting for the controllers, so you can change how sensitive the thumb sticks are Improved how the cursor mode works with controllers Steam Achievements are now localized in all languages, previously only the in game system had this feature For the Inspector/Zoomer achievement now you only need to zoom in completely a 100 times Improved the french description of the pIpER MAIL puzzle Fixed some minor graphical issues Please leave a review if you like the game. We read all your feedback on the forums. Have fun! Crimsonite Team
- Update 3 - 26 January 2024
Hello everyone! In this update we have fine tuned the Highlight mode, introduced in the previous patch. (Press Left-ALT to activate it by default) Now it will only display a maximum of 10 items and only those that you can pick up at some point. We also improved how the percentage figure display works, now it should track everything more precisely. There was a correct solution for the House of inspiration that is now accepted and you can open a window with it. Fixed a problem with a steam achievement description. We will add localized Steam achievements tomorrow, till then you can read thorugh them in the in game menu. Fixed an issue with not being able to pick up some shoes in the Workshop storage. Please leave a review if you enjoy the game and we are awaiting your feedback. Have fun! Crimsonite Team
- Update 2 - 24 January 2024
Hello everyone! We have made some additional changes to the game based on your feedback. Added a Highlight mode, you can activate it by pressing Left-Alt, by default. When you do so all items that you can pick up will be highlighted with a flashing white circle for a couple of seconds. Please note that if you have a lot of items that you didn't pick up in a certain area this effect may get overwhelming. The primary use of this feature is for locating items that you didn't find on your first or second inspection of an area. How frequently you make use of this feature is up to your preferences. We added the option to toggle always displaying the mouse cursor, so you wouldn't need to make an extra click once you are in the menus. We fixed an issue of not being able to pick up the horseshoe, once you have completed the Mask collection puzzle. Now youi can do so. Fixed a small issue of an in…
- Update 1 - 21 January 2024
Hello everyone! We hope you are enjoying Gordian Rooms 2. Based on your feedback we have added and changed few details in the game: Toggleable Crouch Toggleable Running Increased FOV maximum Added an extra hint for the shoreline shell puzzle Made it a little bit easier to move some rocks on the shore Fixed some minor graphical details Also, you can turn off the camera up-down movement effect during walking or running. The option is called Head bobbing, it is also a toggle. We hope you continue to have fun and please leave a review if you enjoy the game. We read all your feedback on the forums so please keep the coming! Have fun Crimsonite Team
- Gordian Rooms 2 is available now! - 19 January 2024
Hello everyone! The big day has finally arrived and the gates of the Isle of Lye are finally open to those who dare to challenge the Gordian Society! https://i.imgur.com/TKVM4Ng.gif Here is a quick outline of how we improved the game since Gordian Rooms 1: Instead of 4 rooms, you now have a literal island to explore and complete puzzles on. The whole game is on a completely different level of scope than the first one. There are a lot of tasks you can complete, and these are clearly defined for you in the game. Collecting horseshoes is back and it is more useful than ever! You can discover various stories as you explore the island, getting to know the Lye family and their associates. The total amount of story text you can read is enough for a short novella. As you have a much larger area to explore we introduced free roaming movement, you can also zoom in, crouch and sprint to your heart…
- Release date announcement - 4 January 2024
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that Gordian Rooms 2 will be finally releasing on the 19th of January, at 18:00 GMT+1. Please take a look at the release trailer to get a glimpse at what's to come: https://youtu.be/x35URRElHWw As of today, the game has been reviewed and approved by the Steam team, so all that’s left for us just a little bit more polishing before we press the green button! We have been working on this game for the past 3 years and we really hope that all the time and effort we have put into it will result in a great game for you to enjoy! Please spread the word about Gordian Rooms 2 and be sure to wishlist the game. P.s. If you are interested in adventure games, you might want to check out this great video about the various adventure game developers and their plans for 2024, we are featured in it too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAtzAfV9waQ Thank you for your…
- Demo version 1.3 and Puzzle Fest - 24 April 2023
Hello everyone! Since our last update we have been steadily working on the game, and we are happy to announce that the development of almost every back-end system has been completed. This means that now there is: a working tutorial, to introduce the various mechanisms of the game; the Objectives, Inventory and Journal panels for instance a new hint system a redesigned save system localization support, so you can change between languages full controller support, now in the menus as well and an alternative control scheme for just keyboards We have also added a couple of community suggestions, for example the ability to toggle the inspection sound or a small target reticule to make it easier to navigate whilst playing. As we have stated a couple of months earlier, the demo uses the latest lighting technology from Unreal Engine, Lumen. The entire lighting of the rooms has been remade with t…
- Progress Update 2 - 4 March 2023
Hello everyone! A common question we hear is: "When will the game be released?” We originally predicted that we would be able to release the game in March. We've done our best to meet that date, but recently it became clear that we wouldn't be able to finish in time. That doesn't mean we haven't made a lot of progress! In Gordian Rooms 2, instead of being trapped in the titular rooms themselves, you will be able to explore a small island with lots of puzzles in and out of sight. Once you have made your way to the island, you will also find a lavish mansion with several rooms, each containing different puzzles: So hopefully it will be worth the wait! We are trying our best to finish the game as soon as possible, but with only 2 developers and only one published project behind us, we lack the experience to predict how long things will take. What's the release date then? Q2 2023. To be mor…
- Progress Update - 7 November 2022
Hello Everyone! We are happy to announce that the game is steadily getting closer to completion. We have just updated the Store page for Gordian Rooms 2 and published some of the first screenshots from the Island, where the game takes place. You can check them out below, and we have decided to share our closest estimate with regards to the possible release of the game. If all goes according to plan you will be able to play Gordian Rooms 2 sometime in the first quarter of 2023. The Store page should reflect this as well. We haven’t forgotten about the demo version either, however we decided to release one more final update to it, which will also be released as a separate game titled “Gordian rooms 2: Prologue”, just like we did with Gordian Rooms 1. Even if we don’t specifically react to your comments we read all of them and try our best to improve the game based on this feedback. Have a…
- Demo version 1.2 - 14 July 2022
Hello everyone! We have just published the latest version of the demo, which brings about many changes. First of all, we have switched the engine version from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, mainly because the game takes place in one big island and thanks to some new lighting technologies (Lumen) it will be possible to have one single lighting setup for the complete scenario. This means that there will be real time lighting present wherever you go. So far we have been using a baked lighting method, which had several problematic aspects, like balancing indoor and outdoor lighting and just simply baking the whole island in one go, not mentioning that making changes required everything to be rebaked from the ground up. All of this has been resolved, obviously now we have different technicalities to juggle but we have managed to find a good balance so far. This lighting system has been…
- Demo version 1.1 - 11 March 2022
Hello everyone! We’ve just published the new version of the demo. In Version 1.1 you need to solve a lot more puzzles to finish the game. From this point onwards we will focus on other features. Such as a new options menu, that will let you fine tune the game. Stay tuned for more. Crimsonite Team
- Gordian Rooms 2 Demo Released - 21 February 2022
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that the Demo version of Gordian Rooms 2 is ready to play! https://youtu.be/DowUm5DsmJ8 You can try the demo right now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1528220/Gordian_Rooms_2_A_curious_island/ There have been numerous improvements from the first game and we believe you will see these the moment you start playing. A quick roundup: Free roam movement Redesigned interaction system Graphics overhaul Full controller support This is the initial version of the demo and we will further improve it by adding: A few extra puzzles An options menu A hint system All of these will be implemented in the full release of the game, and we plan to polish these systems as much as possible for the release. Please leave us your thoughts in the Demo Feedback forums, and if you crave some more Gordian Rooms the first game is currently on sale for you to try! https://…
