- 3 Years of Backrooms: Realm of Shadows - 11 July 2026
Hello everyone,Today is a very special day for us.Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is officially 3 years old.Three years ago, we released the first version of this project without knowing where the journey would lead. Since then, the game has grown far beyond what we originally imagined.Over the past three years, we've spent countless hours creating new levels, expanding the story, improving performance, fixing bugs, introducing seasonal events, and continuing to build the game with every update.Every update has been driven by one goal: making Backrooms: Realm of Shadows the best experience it can be.We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the game throughout these three years.Your support, feedback, bug reports, screenshots, videos, and kind words have helped shape this project into what it is today.It truly means a lot to us.Celebrating Three YearsTo celebrate this mile…
- Birthday Bash Event Infos - 24 June 2026
Hey everyone,We’re excited to share a small update regarding our upcoming seasonal content for Backrooms: Realm of Shadows.We’ve been working on something special behind the scenes, and today we want to give you a first look at what’s coming next.Event StartThe Birthday Bash Event will officially start on July 7 as a limited-time seasonal event and will run until July 21.During this period, players will be able to experience new themed content across the game world.New Lobby & Menu UpdatesTo match the event atmosphere, we’ve added:A new lobby decoration theme for the Birthday Bash eventA brand-new menu soundtrack to fit the event’s mood and atmosphereThe goal is to create a subtle but unsettling celebration feeling within the Backrooms universe.Secret Birthday Bash LevelA new secret level will be introduced during the event:The “Birthday Bash” Secret LevelPlayers must explore Level 0 to…
- Patch 3.2.1 - 8 April 2026
A small follow-up update is now live for Backrooms: Realm of Shadows. This patch mainly focuses on bug fixes, Steam achievement support, and minor audio improvements.Thank you to everyone who continued sharing feedback after the 3.2.0 update.Bug Fixes & StabilityFixed several minor bugs reported after the latest content updateImproved overall game stability in multiple story levelsFixed rare checkpoint loading inconsistenciesResolved minor collision issues in selected Sub Layer areasFixed several UI edge-case bugs in the reworked menuGeneral optimization and cleanup improvementsSteam Achievements UpdateAdded Steam Achievements for all levels in the Eternal Shadows StoryPlayers can now unlock achievements for progressing through every major story levelFixed some achievement triggers that were not firing correctly in previous buildsImproved internal achievement tracking reliabilityAudio I…
- Patch 3.2.0 - 27 March 2026
New ContentAdded a new Sub-Layer level, accessible through the Electrical StationIntroduced a new Easter Egg level to: “A GHOST?”Added a brand-new Sub-Layer featuring tight corridors, distorted lighting, and environmental storytelling accessible through Level 0Reworked several areas of Level 0 to improve flow, pacing, and player navigationAdded new environmental props and subtle visual cues to guide explorationLighting & Atmosphere OverhaulCompletely reworked lighting in Sub-Layer Level 0.3Reduced overexposed areas and harsh contrast for better visibilityImproved shadow softness and light falloffAdded subtle flickering and dynamic lighting effects to enhance immersionMenu & UI RevampFull redesign of the Pause Menu for faster access to key optionsIntroduced a modernized UI layout with improved readability and consistencyImproved spacing, alignment, and animation timing across menusFaster…
- Next Update soon... - 21 March 2026
Its finally happening...27.03.2026What to Expect: Menu & Pause Menu ReworkNew Sub Layer Levels (including The Torment and more)Easter Egg UpdatesBug Fixes
- Patch 3.1.1 - 5 January 2026
Winter Nights Event DisabledWinter Lobby removedWinter Lobby Menu Music revertedWinter Crystals / Winter Energy no longer spawnWinter Nights Secret Ending disabledEvent Dashboard hiddenFrost effects, ambience changes, and seasonal lighting removedAll event-exclusive content is now unavailable.Returning to Normal StateStandard main lobbys restoredDefault ambience and lighting reinstatedLevel 0 cleaned of seasonal objectsEvent UI components disabledEvent tracking systems resetGeneral Fixes & ImprovementsRemoved unused event data to improve performanceAdjusted ambient audio back to defaultImproved internal event system for smoother future event handlingMinor bug fixes and stability improvementsWhat’s Coming Next
- Patch 3.1.0 - 4 December 2025
Winter Nights EventWinter Nights Event is now live! Explore the Backrooms transformed by a cold, eerie atmosphere.A brand-new Winter Lobby is available for the duration of the event.Added Winter Lobby Menu Music designed specifically for this season.Winter Crystals (Winter Energy) now spawn in Level 0 and the Icy Rooms.Collect 65 Winter Crystals to unlock a Secret Ending, redeemable in the Event Dashboard.Engine & PerformanceAdded Shader Compiling before game launch to reduce stuttering and improve overall performance.Improved engine stability and reduced memory spikes.Enhanced lighting optimization and reflection handling.Faster load transitions between certain rooms and levels.Bug FixesFixed entity audio occasionally stopping after transitioning between rooms.Fixed flickering light sources in Level 0 on lower graphics presets.Fixed collision issues and floating geometry in Icy Rooms.F…
- Winter Nights - The Frost Returns - 18 November 2025
Hey everyone! We’re really excited to finally reintroduce Winter Nights, our limited-time winter event for Backrooms: Realm of Shadows.Winter has arrived in the Backrooms and it brings mystery with it... EVENT LOBBYOnce the event begins, we have reenabled the Winter Lobby designed especially for this season. Soft frost drifting through the air, colder lighting, gentle ambience… it’s quiet, almost peaceful but you can still feel something hiding beneath the surface.This lobby is available only during the event. When Winter Nights ends, it disappears. CUSTOM LOBBY MUSICDuring the Event, we will change the Menu Music to something that fits best for the Lobby and the Secrets during the Event. WINTER CRYSTALSThroughout Level 0 and inside the Icy Rooms, you’ll find glowing pieces of frozen energy: Winter Crystals, also known as Winter Energy.These crystals only exist during Winter Nights and…
- Backrooms: Realm of Shadows – Roadmap & Community Update - 29 October 2025
Hey Wanderers, we’re excited to share what’s next for Backrooms: Realm of Shadows! This update covers our future plans, community server, and tester recruitment. Let’s dive in…THE ROAD AHEADRest of 2025Winter Event – A chilling limited-time event with mysterious new discoveries hidden in the shadows.Engine & Stability Improvements – Fixing bugs and optimizing performance to prepare the engine for future updates.General Enhancements – Small tweaks, visual polishing, and gameplay balance improvements.2026New Sub-Layer Levels – Descend into deeper, more dangerous layers of the Backrooms with new visuals, environments, and lore.New Main Levels – Major level additions that expand the story, introduce new entities, and deepen the experience.Enhanced AI & Interactions – Smarter entity behaviors and more immersive player-environment interactions.Community-Driven Updates – Many of your suggestio…
- Going Ahead... - 29 October 2025
Join us today at 3pm CET.Everything said in the Video will be published in a Dev Blog posted after the Video.
- Welcome back to the Backrooms... - 28 October 2025
The Comeback is real... A New Chapter unfolds. Welcome back to the Backrooms.Learn more Tomorrow
- Return to the Shadows – Version 1.0 Now Available! - 8 July 2025
Greetings Wanderers of the Backrooms,Today, we’re opening a special door into the past, a door that leads back to where it all began.We’re thrilled to announce that Version 1.0 of Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is now officially playable for all Steam users! This feature has been highly requested by long-time players, speedrunners, and lore hunters who wanted to revisit the earliest iteration of the game. What's Different in Version 1.0?Version 1.0 represents the very first public release of the game. It’s raw, unpolished, and eerie in ways the current version no longer is, and that’s part of its charm.Here’s what makes it unique:The Original Movement System Before we refined and rebuilt the player controller, movement in Version 1.0 had its own pace, quirks, and flow. It’s back exactly as it was.Classic Level Design You’ll find early versions of levels that have since been redesigned or r…
- Patch 3.0.1 - 26 March 2024
Fixed an Issue when Players died in the DLC Story, they needed to go back to the Menu to load the last level they where in
- The Backrooms: Eternal Shadows | Now Available - 26 March 2024
Hello everyone, Today we are very exited to announce that The Backrooms: Eternal Shadows are now Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store! Here are some Pictures of the Levels you will encounter: To Access the DLC Story, simply click on Story Mode and then select "Backrooms: Eternal Shadows - DLC Story Extension" and you will be teleported to a new Story Select Screen where you can Start a New Game and Load your current Save. Just a little Reminder that the DLC will be free for everyone. The Only Thing you need to own is the "Full Game" DLC that is also required for the Normal Story Mode. Until next Time!
- Patch 3.0.0 - 26 March 2024
CONTENT The Backrooms: Eternal Shadows are now available! (More Details below) Added a new Save Game System (More Details below) Added an Final Menu after you completed both Story Modes Added 2 New Easter Eggs you can get in the DLC Story Mode Added an Easter Egg viewer Option in the Final Menu Added Controller Support for the Menus Added a new Soundtrack to the Final Menu BACKROOMS: ETERNAL SHADOWS Added the DLC Shop on Steam and Epic Games. Available for free. Added a new Button in the Story Mode Tab to let Players teleport to the new Story. Note: To Play this Story Extension, you need to own the "Full Game" DLC that is also required for the Normal Story Mode. Note 2: We recommend to complete the Normal Story mode first before playing the Story Extension. SAVE GAME REWORK Added a New Save Game System Now Players can only select "New Game" or "Load Game". Players can no longer select o…
- Version 3.0 coming soon... - 12 March 2024
Version 3.0 and The Backrooms: Eternal Shadows are coming March 26. Get ready...
- Version 3.0 - What to expect - 27 February 2024
Hello Everyone, Its time for a new Dev Blog. This Time we will talk about everything thats coming with the next Patch. The Next Patch is going to be a big one. Version 3.0 will feature new Level Changes aswell as the DLC. Lets talk about the DLC First. BACKROOMS: ETERNAL SHADOWS - WHAT TO EXPECT Journey back into the Backrooms and try to find the Exit this Time. The DLC will feature new Levels, aswell as old ones that are making their way back. The DLC will wrap up the Backrooms Story for our Game. So before playing the DLC we are highly recommending Playing the Normal Story first. Also here is an Important Announcement: The DLC: Backrooms Eternal Shadows will be available for Free! The Only thing you need to own is the "Full Game" DLC that is also required for the Normal Story Mode. LEVEL CHANGES THE END In Level The End we are changing one Thing that got reported to us serveral Times.…
- The Backrooms: Eternal Shadows is Coming Soon... - 12 February 2024
Journey back into the abyss with "Backrooms: Eternal Shadows," an expansion that plunges you even deeper into the mysterious and twisted world of the Backrooms... Learn more on February 27th
- Patch 2.4.0 - 6 February 2024
FEATURES Added Controller Support for In-Game Controls. The Menus wont work with Controller right now. LEVEL REWORKS Reworked Level 96 Find the Open House around the Map Added a Day and Night Cycle to this Level Removed all Entities from this Level Reworked the Electrical Station Removed the PIN Puzzle Removed the Words Puzzle Added new Texture and Meshes to the Level Added a New Way to Escape from this Level Made it easier to see how to Escape LEVEL CHANGES Parking Zone (Habitable Zone) Removed the Key Now you have to find and activate 3 Levers to Open the Escape Doors Added a Second Floor to the Level Poolrooms Added a New Soundtrack to the Level Fixed the Missing Part in the Pool Tile Fixed the Bad Lighting LEVEL 974 / KITTYS HOUSE Added 2 more "Cute Objects" that spawns when collecting the others Now you need to find 3 Cute Objects in total to Escape OTHER CHANGES Added a New, bette…
- Level Reworks and Changes for the Next Update - 18 January 2024
Hello Everyone! Welcome back to another Dev Blog. Today we want to show you what will come to the Next Update. The Next Update will focuse on 2 Level Reworks and some Level Changes. Lets get started! LEVEL REWORKS LEVEL 96 In the current Version of Level 96 you have to find the "Save House" to Escape. However we wanted to change that. Thats not because the current Level 96 is too Easy, its also not balanced enough. The New Level 96 will feature only 1 Escape Way. Find the Open House around the Level to Escape. Also to make it a little bit harder, we added a Day and Night System to this Level and also some better Hills. ELECTRICAL STATION The current Version of the Electrical Station is ok, but the Design of the Level is not what where intended for the Backrooms. So the New Version of this Level will feature some new Looking Models and a new "Tunnel Network". Also its a little bit cleare…
