- v2.0.6 Patch Notes + Roadmap - 20 September 2026
Hey everybody! I'm very excited to say that not only has the game launched on Playstation this past week, but I have now updated the Steam and Meta Quest versions of the game to have the latest visual updates that the console version received first! So let's talk about everything that changed: Updated the following textures to make the game more aesthetically accurate to the 1980s:Upstairs + Downstairs WallsBedroom: Bed + Pillows, Mini-Bench, Curtains, Sofa Chair, and Drawers Living Room: Couch, Closets, TV Table, Curtains, and BookshelfKitchen: Table, Chairs, Countertops, Curtains, and Entry Table(s)Upstairs Hallway/Office Corner: Desk, Mini-bench, Hallway Mini-TableBathroom: Curtains, Sink, and ClosetAdditional Changes:Made the 4AM Boss-fight a bit more aggressive, the windows now break faster during this part of the game, lock in folks!Adjusted the Jumpscare to make it more visible.F…
- PSVR2 Release Imminent - 7 September 2026
Good news! Sony has officially GREENLIT The Obsessive Shadow for launch on PSVR2! I will not be sharing the official release date just yet though in order to ensure I do it right but keep an eye out for an OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE regarding The Obsessive Shadow on PSVR2! Get excited! Trailer soon too! Wishlist it here!
- The Obsessive Shadow YouTooz Figure!! - 28 August 2026
A YouTooz concept for The Obsessive Shadow is up for you guys to vote for on the official YouTooz community website! GO VOTE HERE!!!! (Incredible Artwork by EtchIsSketchy! Go support her!)
- The Obsessive Shadow X Monsters & Mazes Collab Announcement! - 23 July 2026
A New FREE Monster Skin is coming soon to the hit multiplayer VR Horror game 'Monsters & Mazes' featuring The Obsessive Shadow! Get the game for free here: https://meta.com/experiences/monsters-and-mazes-backrooms/9972710149415118/
- ICYMI - The Obsessive Shadow: Former Residents - 23 July 2026
In case you missed it, a new 2D Spinoff in The Obsessive Shadow universe is in development! It is being made in Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Check out an episode of The Reactor Control room hosted by Clickteam themselves talking all about the new game with me and one of the main programmers Isaac aka 'Spergatito' who was one of the main programmers on 'Five Nights at Freddy's: myPOPGOES!' Check out the Stream here:
- PS5 Dev Updates! - 23 July 2026
Hey everyone! I have some very exciting news about The Obsessive Shadow on PSVR2! The port is looking really close to complete on the development side of things! Trophies now work and unlock properly and I have added Realtime lighting (with real-time shadows) to the PSVR2 version that look really cool! We're also retexturing some things like walls, certain furniture, etc. to make the environment feel more true to the 1980's look and feel! This retexturing will arrive on all available platforms alongside the PSVR2 Release! I have also gotten PSVR2 Facial Haptics integrated to make jumpscares feel more intense! I've been able to get the coloring with the HDR panels to look great and the game runs at a very stable framerate! I'm working on the port as we speak and I am hoping to release it this October! While there are no promises right now, things are looking great for this! I will hopefu…
- Development/Console Port updates - 13 June 2026
Hey! Hope you all are doing well. I waned to come on here quickly and clarify something. Yesterday’s UploadVR Showcase was cool and to those that are interested in The new Obsessive Shadow Chapter 2 teaser, thank you! I did hear quite a few concerns from the community though about The state of Chapter 1 on PSVR2 and I want to talk more about that here. First thing I want to clarify is that while there was a new chapter *2* announcement/teaser released yesterday, chapter 2 development is on pause right now so that I can get console ports for Chapter 1 out the door. That teaser was one I cooked up based on playable content I already had put together. Right now though getting The Obsessive Shadow onto PlayStation is my ***NUMBER ONE*** Priority. It is pretty much the *only* devwork im doing right now. With that being said, I also work a full time in person day job and I also do part time w…
- Rufftalk VR Showcase - 21 May 2026
Tune in tomorrow at 12pm CST / 1PM EST to the Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase for a big announcement regarding a new Obsessive Shadow title!
- v2.0.5 Patchnotes + what's next! - 3 May 2026
Hey guys! Hope you are all doing well! Lots is happening behind the scenes. I've been super busy juggling a full time day job, a side job Livestreaming for Clickteam, and chipping away at other projects related to The Obsessive Shadow! First up is a small patch related to Achievements. I've gotten a few reports of certain achievements not unlocking for some folks, so that should be patched up now. Here are the things fixed in v2.0.5: - Fixed certain Steam Achievements not unlocking when they should - Fixed an issue with the sensitivity settings causing even the max sensitivity level to feel too low on controller. - Updated Credits to include some names previously forgotten by mistake (whoops!) Now that we've got that out of the way. Time for the fun part, "What's next?" A lot is coming! Firstly, There will be a booth for The Obsessive Shadow at Galaxy Con Nashville May 29-31! I'll be jo…
- Arcade Commercial Lisence! - 31 March 2026
The Obsessive Shadow is now available for VR Arcades through SpringboardVR and Synthesis VR! If you have a local VR Arcade near you, tell 'em about the game next time you go! Anyone who works for a VR Arcade that might be interested are welcome to reach out to us!
- v2.0.4 Patch-notes - 30 March 2026
- Added New Commercial by Narrow Raven - Updated some achievements not unlocking As always, let us know if you find other bugs! Join the discord to reach us faster!
- Upcoming Convention Appearances! - 24 March 2026
The Obsessive Shadow is coming to Akai Con in Lebanon, TN June 26-28! If you wanna meet some devs, the shadow himself, and try the game on PSVR2, now is your chance!!Tickets:https://akaicon.comWe will also be at Galaxy con in Nashville, TN May 29-31!Tickets:https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-nashville?srsltid=AfmBOopGBwaO-0ckA-wpPxkMBxa5xKYCOnN3KWbcnQwK4yRPOwkLlQkd
- v2.0.3 Patchnotes! - 22 March 2026
- Adjusted smooth turning sensitivity (VR Mode) - Further optimized the game for Oculus/Meta Quest Headsets - Added Annesiac1 to credits for Mike's Guitars commercial - Removed Herobrine
- v2.0.2 Hotfix Patchnotes - 20 March 2026
- Made the lighting somewhat darker when being jumpscared and added some more texture to the monster - Made the ambient light attached to the player head slightly brighter - Removed Herobrine
- v2.0.1 Day 1 Patch Notes - 20 March 2026
v2.0.1 patch notes: - "Hello" achievement now unlocks when the phone is picked up instead of when it rings for the first time - Fixed an issue with the jumpscare not happening during 2AM if you fail to find a dark object and cleanse it of the darkness in time - Increased ambient light brightness slightly in all difficulties - Added Colliders to some objects that were missing them - Fixed a bug preventing the monster from chasing the player during chase segments during the 4am boss fight - Moved Warning Screen back just a little bit for VR Players to make it easier to read - Improved Volume levels on spatial sound queues (banging, knocking, etc) - Closed Upstairs bedroom door during intro segment - Made movement detection threshold slightly stricter than before (it was way too lenient before) during the 2AM "Hold Still" Quicktime event - Fixed Mouse jittering issue in NonVR (Flat) Mode -…
- The Obsessive Shadow Remake Release notes! - 19 March 2026
Hey everyone! Today is a very exciting day! After months and months of work, the REMAKE of The Obsessive Shadow is out NOW here on Steam and on Meta Quest as well! The Game will soon be also coming to consoles starting with PS4/5 with optional PSVR2 support! Now, there are spoilers in here, even for those who have played the original, so I encourage you to play the game first and then read these patch notes. But without further ado, Here's the things that have changed in this version of the game: Major Changes:Redid Lighting entirely and changed up coloring of lightingBaked Lightmaps at a much higher resolution and fixed some issues with seems in the baked lightingAdded a 3 Slot Save system for multiple saves!The Game is now STEAM DECK VERIFIED!Added Sound Mixing options including Master Volume, Music Volume, Voices Volume, and Sound Effects Volume settings.Added graphics quality settin…
- The Obsessive Shadow Release Countdown - 19 March 2026
The Countdown begins!!
- The Obsessive Shadow Remake Release Date! - 9 March 2026
Hey everybody! Exciting news! The remake of The Obsessive Shadow is coming to Meta Quest March 19th, 2026 at 8:00am! This includes a lot of improvements! This includes better graphics and animations, some revamped gameplay mechanics + enhanced versions of certain segments, more easter eggs, new + revamped endings, snap/smooth turning options, and more! The DEMO will also be getting this treatment with a new and improved demo! I hope you all enjoy this one, and as always please let us know about any bugs/issues you find! Leave a review too! It helps us out :) I will be posting full change notes once the update is live (yes, this will be a free update for existing owners of the game!)
- Remake Update + Steam Deck Verified INCOMING! - 12 February 2026
The Obsessive Shadow remake is getting closer to being done, I hope to announce a release date once everything is finished to 100%! The new remake will be a free update that will also be officially Steam Deck VERIFED by Valve! The update will contain new re-imagined gameplay, improved visuals, quality of life updates! Some new scares and music are also coming in this update, so be hyped!!
- The Obsessive Shadow - Official Short Film Adaptation - 5 December 2025
That's right! The Obsessive Shadow official Short Film Adaptation is out today at 1:00pm PST / 3:00pm CST / 4:00pm EST! Synopsis: Based on the survival indie horror game, The Obsessive Shadow delivers a tense, atmospheric story of a mother fighting to save her son after a chilling message on TV warns of a stalker in the dark and a neighbor whose past may hold the key to survival. When an emergency broadcast disrupts the night, Nicole's (Beth Waugh; Need for Speed, 6 Below) son becomes trapped as something sinister stalks their home. Her neighbor Carl (Joseph Poliquin; Five Nights at Freddy's, Greyhound, The Purge) insists he's come face to face with this evil in the past, leaving Nicole to decide if she can trust him to survive the night. Watch it here:Here's the trailer as well:
