CaseCracker Steam news

• Latest observed players15 · 26 September 2026 - 01:11:07 UTC
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• Review score90% positive
• Total reviews3,244
• Release dateDec 19, 2022
• DeveloperBlackRobe
• PublisherBlackRobe

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: BlackRobePublisher: BlackRobe

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CaseCracker Steam news

CaseCracker news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• June 24 update. - 24 June 2026

  Fixed bugs.Optimized some text.

• Feature Improvements, Chinese/English Text Optimization, and Bug Fixes - 23 May 2026

  Optimized the excerpt feature to improve the stability and display of excerpted content.Optimized the text selection and copy feature for a smoother selection and copying experience.Added a save backup and recovery system. If save data becomes corrupted or abnormal, the system will attempt to automatically restore it from a backup.Steam Cloud Save is now enabled by default. After exiting the game, please wait for Steam to finish uploading your save data before closing the Steam client to avoid sync issues.Added a search box to the question-answering interface, allowing you to search clue names and find relevant clues more easily.Fixed several known program bugs and story logic issues.The English translation has been comprehensively improved. If you encounter any translation issues, please feel free to report them in the community.

• Explanation and Apology Regarding the Save Data Bug - 21 May 2026

  Explanation and Apology Regarding the Save Data BugAfter yesterday’s update, some players reported save data issues after restarting the game. These issues may prevent players from entering the game or searching for case numbers.We are still investigating the cause of this problem. If you encounter this issue, you can try replacing your save data.Save Data Location: https://my.feishu.cn/docx/EHvjdX4TvoRrS1xUKydcr0K0nRJ?from=from_copylinkSave Data Download: https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/EhTwwOaQDiEX7YkEvGtcgQ5qnSb?from=from_copylinkWe sincerely apologize for the negative impact this has had on your gameplay experience.

• Fixed a bug where summary content could not be saved. - 20 May 2026

  Fixed a bug where summary content could not be saved.

• CaseCracker 3.0 is out now! Limited-time discounts and bundle deals available! - 13 May 2026

  Since the release of CaseCracker in 2022, we would not have come this far without the support and companionship of every player along the way.To celebrate the launch, CaseCracker 3 is available at a limited-time 10% launch discount.In addition, we are also introducing the CaseCracker Franchise Bundle. Players who already own CaseCracker and CaseCracker 2 can purchase the bundle during the launch period and receive an extra 10% off on top of the launch discount.Compared with previous entries in the series, this installment features a larger overall scale and greater difficulty. Long play sessions may lead to fatigue due to mental overload, so for the best experience, we recommend planning your playtime appropriately based on your own pace.The side stories in this title are also closely intertwined with the main storyline. We strongly recommend exploring as much information as possible in…

• New Features and Text Improvements - 12 May 2026

  Added a clue categorization button to make organizing clues easier.Added an excerpt feature that lets you right-click and drag over text to create excerpts.Added a search box to the Send Report page, allowing you to quickly locate clues through search.Added a question explanation feature, allowing you to view the explanation for each Core Question.Added 4K resolution support.Improved the Chinese and English text.Note: This feature update makes the system more convenient to use, but the story itself has not been changed.

• CaseCracker 3.0 launches on Steam on May 14 - 30 April 2026

  My name is Yao Yu, and I am currently the project lead at Black Robe Inc.After the original project lead of CaseCracker went missing, Chairman Ge Meiling personally invited me to take over the project. To be honest, although the terms she offered were indeed very generous, I wasn't particularly interested at first.What truly changed my mind was not the money, but the cases.While reviewing the existing materials for CaseCracker, I noticed that some of the cases involved details that closely overlapped with several urban legends I had been investigating recently.For a long time, these stories had been dismissed as rumors, coincidences, or tales deliberately fabricated by certain people. But if they really are just legends, then why have they appeared so frequently in clues connected to different cases across Chicheng over the past two years?I do not believe that a series of abnormal signs…

• Detectives join forces - 16 January 2026

  “Spring Mud”On the eve of the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival, criminal investigator Cheng You receives a report and heads to the home of clay sculptor Lin to handle a domestic assault case. As her investigation deepens, layers of doubt emerge, drawing her into a series of long-buried mysteries. The soil of the past is beginning to shift, and the truth hidden beneath is about to be uncovered…“Case Cracker”To improve the efficiency of talent selection, the police department of Chi City invites Black Robe Company to develop a specialized assessment system — the Case Cracker System. As a test subject, you will experience near-real crime-solving scenarios under the system’s rules, peeling back layers of the case and striving not to miss a single detail.Detectives join forces — buy this bundle and enjoy an extra 10% discount!!!

• Announcement: Full English Retranslation and Optimizations for Case Cracker - 13 January 2026

  Dear Case Cracker Fans,Thank you for your continued support of the Case Cracker series. We have an important update regarding the English localization of our games.To provide a better detective experience for our players, we are officially retranslating the entirety of Case Cracker 1 and Case Cracker 2.Complete Overhaul: We are revising all story text, character dialogues, and intricate clues to correct previous inaccuracies and awkward phrasing.Unified Terminology: As the trilogy forms one continuous narrative, the retranslated versions will use the exact same terminology system as Case Cracker 3.Quality of Life Improvements: Along with the text update, we are implementing minor functional and UI optimizations to the first two titles. (Note: Core gameplay and story content remain unchanged).Release Schedule:The retranslated versions of Case Cracker 1 & 2 will be launched simultaneously…

• "CaseCracker 3" has launched its Steam store page. - 14 October 2025

  Over the past two years, the police in Chicheng have entered a large number of unsolved cases into the CaseCracker system. To further meet the needs of the police in handling cases, BlackRobe Inc. has upgraded the system to Version 3.0.While sorting through these cases, the police discovered clues related to "404" — the leader of a cult — and reported the information to their superiors immediately. Upon learning this news, Detective Wang Xun took the initiative to apply for a posting to Chicheng for the investigation, vowing to apprehend "404" and bring them to justice.After comprehensive evaluation and analysis, the superiors decided to continue opening CaseCracker System Version 3.0 to the public. Currently, the Steam store page for this system has been officially launched.Click here to add CaseCracker 3 to your wishlist.

• Update on October 14 - 14 October 2024

  Correct some typos

• CaseCracker and The Operator Bundle Now Available! - 23 September 2024

  Dear testers! We're excited to announce that CaseCracker and the highly acclaimed mystery-solving game The Operator are now available in a Steam bundle! You can now grab both CaseCracker and The Operator with a 10% extra discount. If you already own either of the two games, you can still have an additional 10% discount when purchasing the other game as part of the bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45353 The Operator is an incredibly immersive detective game that lets you step into the shoes of a rookie switchboard operator eager to prove their worth. The game’s unraveling investigative gameplay will transport you directly into the world of intrigue and mystery, much like CaseCracker. If you're a fan of suspense, immersive detective work, and mystery-solving gameplay, don't miss out on this bundle! You can now grab both CaseCracker and The Operator with a 10% extra discount.…

• August 1st Update - 1 August 2024

  Optimize the Program and Some Materials

• "In-depth Investigation" Function Update - 27 June 2024

  After the launch of CaseCracker, Detective Wang Xun has been secretly investigating related incidents involved in the system. Now he has integrated the investigation results into the system, go to the case database interface to check this new function. When a related clue is found, the in-depth investigation interface will display relevant titles. Once all the related clues have been found and a certain progress has been made, you can view Wang Xun's investigation results in the in-depth investigation. These investigation results are often related to the underlying plot.

• May 29th update - 29 May 2024

  1. Optimized the text. 2. The account name is temporarily out of use. 3. Removed the "Seek Your Own Death" achievement.

• Update on May 23. - 23 May 2024

  Optimized operations.

• "Case Cracker 2" is now officially available for purchase! - 17 May 2024

  Hello everyone, I am Ge Meiling, the Chairman of Black Robe Inc.. At the request of the Chicheng Police Department, the 2.0 version of the Case Cracker system has been officially launched with a 10% discount during the initial release period. I wish you all success in your investigations! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2294450/2/ Additionally, I have a small request. During your use of the system, please keep an eye out for any information regarding our Project Manager, Bro B, who has recently gone missing. Police investigations have revealed that he concealed numerous details within the system. We discovered one of Bro B's recordings mentioning a feature called the "Wall of Thanks," established to express gratitude to our users. However, the recording specifies that unlocking the "Wall of Thanks" requires finding the correct method. Our findings indicate that users who "follow" on…

• May 11 Update - 11 May 2024

  Update Details: 1.Optimized the text selection and copy feature. 2.Released the "Data Reset" function, which will erase all records upon resetting.

• "CaseCracker 2" is set to launch on the Steam platform on May 17th. - 26 April 2024

  Hello, I am Ge Meiling, the current Chairman of BlackRobe Inc. Recently, we discovered that the project leader of our CaseCracker, Bro B, has gone missing. After reporting to the police, the Crimson City authorities found a lot of hidden information within the CaseCracker. Following internal discussions, the decision was made to officially release version 2.0 of the system on the Steam platform on May 17th, known as "CaseCracker 2." In addition to supporting the Windows operating system, this version will also be compatible with Mac systems. "CaseCracker 2" has already participated in the "Oriental Game Culture Week" event on Steam with a demo available for experience. If interested, you are welcome to try it out. The police informed me that Bro B created a "Wall of Thanks" within the CaseCracker system. Users who follow "CaseCracker 2" on Steam and add it to their wishlist will have th…

• Buy Highly Recommended Detective Mystery Games BUNDLE! - 22 November 2023

  Dear Tester! The 'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DETECTIVE MYSTERY GAMES' BUNDLE is officially online now! The bundle includes two excellent mystery-solving masterpieces, CaseCracker and Cyber Hunter. Purchasing the bundle not only grants you the original discounts on both works but also an additional 10% discount. After the discount, you can take away both games for only 11.23 USD! If you've ever dreamed of being a genius who can solve everything sitting in front of a computer, why not try these two games? Different backgrounds, different characters, different challenges – they provide you with a sufficiently enriching experience. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36649/_/

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