- Sanctified Cross Rework (v0.9.8.1_d)! - 1 September 2026
v0.9.8.1_d is now LIVE Fixes: Nasnas could burst without a target Additions/Changes: Added AMD FSR4 Upscaling setting (DX12 required) Added AMD FSR4 Frame Generation setting (DX12 required) Updated Nvidia DLSS to 4.5 Added Nvidia Reflex setting Added Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation setting (DX12 required) Sanctified Cross Rework! Sanctified Cross Rework Passive effectHolding, carrying, throwing, or being near a cross slows anxiety gain.Doesn't require the cross to be placed.Passive effect is disabled when cross is flipped or desecrated. Ghost interactionA cross placed in the favorite room can be flipped by the ghost.Ghost interaction has been substantially increased.Ghost-flipped cross still provides favorite-room confirmation/photo credit. DesecrationPlayer can manually flip a placed cross in the favorite room.This triggers a Desecrated Hunt.Desecrated cross is consumed permanently, remov…
- v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIX - 23 August 2026
v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIX Fixes Puca hunt behavior issues Cameras would freeze in some situations when viewed from the CCTV Laptop Ghost could be blocked by the wireless camcorder Player's camera vignette effect was no longer present when nearing stamina exhaustion Some ghosts could interact with the floodlights in Abaddon Hallows and Aspen Heights that shouldn't Stevie is back
- v0.9.8.1_b - 21 August 2026
Ghost Identifier Bhoot's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Demon's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Tariaksuq's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Forgotten's unique abilities will now properly display in the Ghost Identifier. Cameras Cameras will now start in IR Mode by default.Opening the Phantom Detect app will display the last camera you were viewing Custom Difficulty ModifierYou can now select a forced ghost type under custom difficulty settings. Specific Ghost: If you select a specific ghost, you are guaranteed to get that ghost. Prefer New: New ghost types have an increased chance of being selected, but not guaranteed. None: All ghost types have an equal chance of being selected. Selecting a specific ghost will not allow you to receive rewards for that game, nor will it unlock th…
- Version 0.9.8.1 - Orbs and Apparitions - 15 August 2026
7 New GhostsSeven new entities have made their way to The Other Side, each bringing their own behaviors and characteristics to uncover:AtaphoiHupiaMaridNasnasPucaSluaghWiedergangerGhost Orbs Are Here Ghost Orbs have been added as a brand-new evidence type!Ghost Orbs are normally invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen using infrared vision, adding another reason to keep an eye on your cameras.Ghost Orbs are normally only visible through infrared vision.Orbs can also be photographed using the cellphone camera flash.New Remote Camera SystemA new remotely viewable camera has been added, giving investigators another way to monitor paranormal activity from a safer distance.Supports both visible light and infrared modes.Infrared mode can be used to spot Ghost Orbs.Camera modes can be changed remotely from the vehicle laptop.Live feeds can be viewed through the Phantom Detect app.New E…
- What's coming next? - 26 June 2026
What's Next?The Custom Difficulty Update launched just over a week ago, but we're already hard at work on what's coming next.New GhostsOur next major update introduces 7 brand-new ghost types for Identify, each inspired by real-world folklore and designed with unique behaviors that will challenge even experienced investigators.Nas NasKnown for its relentless speed, the Nas Nas darts and lunges with unpredictable bursts of movement, losing distances in an instant, and turning any encounter into a race.AtaphoiA restless spirit from ancient Greek lore, believed to bring misfortune and sickness to the living. Investigators report rarely seeing the Ataphoi in full form.HupiaA spirit from Tino folklore, the Hupia is a nocturnal spirit, known to be incredibly active after-dark. Investigators report feeling ill-prepared for the aggression the Hupia shows.WiedergangerA spirit that returns to the…
- Version 0.9.8.0_b - 19 June 2026
Version 0.9.8.0_bA small update focused on balancing, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. AddedAdded Seasoned and Veteran difficulty presets (6 standard difficulty presets total)Added Hidden Presets that can be copied for Custom Difficulties but do not appear in the main difficulty selection menuAdded XP multipliers to sessions in the Session BrowserAdded 7 new Official Content Creator Cosmetic PackagesBalance & Quality of LifeBalanced all standard difficulty presetsIncreased the rate at which temperatures rise in non-favorite rooms after the ghost changes favorite roomsIncreased evidence drop chance (33% → 50%)Reduced Loaner Box fee (33% → 12%)Removed idle breathing animation when Headbob Reduction is enabledHidden Presets The following presets have been moved to Hidden Presets: MasochistStreamer BaitForensic Lockdown These presets can still be copied and used as a starting po…
- Version 0.9.8.0_a - Hotfix - 17 June 2026
Version 0.9.8.0_a - HotfixChanges:Increased decimal precision for reward multiplier text in Difficulty Selection and Custom Difficulty user interfacesMoney is now refunded for furniture removed from the game, including furniture previously removedStored Photo Limit inside the laptop can now be adjusted from the Photos appFixes:Custom Difficulties would sometimes not appear in the Difficulty Selection interface until a game restart was performedEquipment from training could be brought back to the HQ
- Custom Difficulty | Version 0.9.8.0 - 16 June 2026
Version 0.9.8.0 - Custom Difficulty UpdateHello Investigators,Version 0.9.8.0 introduces one of the largest gameplay customization updates we've released so far. With the new Custom Difficulty System, you'll be able to tailor investigations to match your preferred playstyle, whether you're looking for a casual ghost hunt or a brutal challenge that pushes your team to its limits.This update also includes a highly requested Headbob Reduction option, inventory improvements, contract selection enhancements, gameplay adjustments, and a variety of fixes.Custom Difficulty SystemThe new Custom Difficulty System allows you to customize nearly every aspect of an investigation.Adjust ghost behavior, hunt settings, evidence availability, player limitations, rewards, and much more. Reward multipliers will scale based on your selected settings, allowing you to create your own unique challenge. False…
- Version 0.9.7.5_h - 18 May 2026
Version 0.9.7.5_hThank you to the entire community for helping spot many of these issues and suggesting several of these quality-of-life additions during our last stage meeting in the Discord. Your feedback genuinely helps shape The Other Side and we appreciate everyone who took the time to participate!Additions:Added live Steam player counts to the session finderAdded a visual indicator in the HUD equipment slots when equipment is powered onAdded equipment status indicators to the HUD for relevant items, including remaining Holy Spray charges, Anxiety Pill usage, and Glowstick light intensityAdded the ability to interact with dropped equipmentAdded an always-on HUD reticle/crosshair option (this is experimental and will be expanded upon in coming updates)Players you encounter in-game are now automatically added to Steam's Recent Players listAdded a filter option to hide full sessions i…
- Version 0.9.7.5_g - Adopt Your Bunny! - 11 May 2026
Version 0.9.7.5_g - Adopt Your Bunny! We’ve seen a massive wave of new investigators joining The Other Side recently, and a lot of you just missed out on the Easter Event’s exclusive Pet Bunny, our very first Headquarters pet.So, we’re doing something special.Content Creators will soon receive an exclusive HQ furniture item: a Bunny Kennel. Players who visit a participating creator’s Headquarters will be able to interact with the kennel to unlock their own Pet Bunny to keep in their HQs permanently.Thank you all for the incredible support lately we have a ton of new stuff coming real soon!Fixes:Improved network stability for connections with changing NATsFixed shadows on some furnitureFixed a spot in Abaddon East where ghosts could become stuckPerformance optimizations in Abaddon East/WestTricycle in St. Joseph's Orphanage could cause players to get pushed below the floorVarious other m…
- New Investigators Welcome - 7 May 2026
New Investigators Welcome!We've seen a huge new wave of players discovering The Other Side lately - so we're kicking off a 7-day sale to celebrate. Whether this is your first time stepping into the paranormal genre, or you're bringing your full 6-player team back for another night of ghost hunting, there's never been a better time to jump in. Thank you for all the support lately. More is coming.The Other Side is now on sale for a limited time!
- Version 0.9.7.5_d - 7 April 2026
Version 0.9.7.5_dFixes: Various stability issues have been addressedSettings UI was showing in main menu before going to settingsRoom bounds were not fully encompassing one of the lots in Abaddon Hallows West Changes: Wraith's disorientation time from Holy Water is now 5 seconds (as stated in previous patch notes) Additions: Added session filtering for lobbies that have hidden easter eggsSession owners can now change session privacy without needing to restart the sessionAbility to recover all easter eggs in your HQ if you've placed the maximum amount
- Version 0.9.7.5_b - 5 April 2026
Version 0.9.7.5_bFixes:Alive players could sometimes to see dead players.Purchasing 2XP tickets was inaccurately deducting the wrong currency.Obsidian Shield Candle was not protecting players that were coming back to life."Buddy System" ankle monitor was incorrectly placed on some costumes.Some eggs were inaccessible in Aspen.Additions:New furniture: Leaderboard Television
- The Other Side's 2026 Easter Event Is Here! - 2 April 2026
The Haunted Hunt has begun. Easter eggs have begun appearing across contracts… but these aren’t your typical holiday treats. Search each location to uncover hidden eggs scattered throughout the map. Smaller maps contain 24 eggs, while larger locations hold up to 36. With hundreds of possible spawn points per map, no two hunts will ever feel the same. But be careful. Not every egg is safe.Some eggs carry negative effects that can increase ghost aggression, boost its speed, and reduce hunt cooldowns. The more you collect, the more dangerous the contract may become. Outside of contracts, the hunt continues.All players receive eggs to place in their Headquarters. Visiting other players’ HQs and interacting with their eggs rewards both players with event currency, encouraging exploration and “headquarter hopping.” Additional eggs can be earned by:Achieving perfect gamesFinding bonus eggsComp…
- Critical Issue Fixes - 18 March 2026
Version 0.9.7.4-8 This patch finally fixes a couple critical issues such as players sometimes getting disconnected back to the main menu upon loading into a contract along with the Open Mic voice chat crash. Fixes: Using open mic voice chat would often cause a crash for players when transitioning from HQ -> Contract or Contract -> HQ.Players would sometimes lose connection to the host when transitioning from HQ -> Contract or Contract -> HQ.
- Version 0.9.7.4_6 - Stability Patch - 12 March 2026
Version 0.9.7.4_6 - Stability Patch This update is to address a bunch of stability issues that are affecting a wide range of players. Notably the voice chat issue that would cause players to crash when using open-mic should be resolved. We are going to keep an eye on the bug-reports, so please make sure to submit those if your game crashes as it helps us out tremendously. Fixes:Increased stability when transition between mapsVoice chat causing a crash with open mic when transitioning between mapsClosing the game while in a session would often cause a "steam64" crashAffixer would cause players to get stuck in it when interacted with by another player as they were exiting the interfaceIncreased brightness would cause odd fading in/out after respawningIncorrect active audio input device would be displayed in the audio settingsPerformance optimizations in Ravenwood, Cedar, and Stone Manor C…
- Welcome to St. Joseph's Orphanage! - 7 March 2026
Welcome to St. Joseph's Orphanage, our newest investigation site. Its graffiti-covered halls and vandalized rooms tell the story of decades of abandonment. But investigators have recently discovered the building isn’t empty. A child’s ghost now roams the orphanage, unleashing terrifying new ghost scares. Along with the new location, we have also made some other change in preparation for custom difficulty and challenge modes:All Ghosts except the Phantom, Echo, Skia, Wisp, and Strigoi, can now blow out candles.No ghosts can light candles.Swapped Poltergeist Evidence with Revenant to give the Poltergeist EMF and Radiation.Significantly increased the amount of items thrown by the Poltergeist.Increased the probability of shadow events for all ghosts.Slightly increased Line-of-Sight Ghosts Speeds (Poltergeist, Doppelganger, Wisp, Tantalus, Iblis, Forgotten, Strigoi).Decreased frequency of gh…
- Valentine's Day 2026 - 14 February 2026
Version 0.9.7.2 - Valentine's Day Happy Valentine's Day!Earn +10% money per player, per contract until February 14th @ 11:59PM CST! Changes:Players within the Spectral Affixer radius during a scan **must** now be inside the location to be counted Additions:New UI section in the Spectral Affixer interface that displays how many characteristics are required for the difficulty
- Version 0.9.7.1 Hotfix 1 - 5 February 2026
Version 0.9.7.1 Hotfix 1 Fixes: Pickup truck was incorrectly spawning 6th player when full Some animated wallpapers were not loading
- Version 0.9.7.1 - 2 February 2026
Version 0.9.7.1 Fixes:Some Content Creator Package wallpapers would not load when selected Additions:New Equipment: M4 Motion SensorNew Equipment: LT-7P Trip Wire SensorNew Task: Detect Paranormal MovementPhantom Detect cellphone app is now keybindable for quick access Changes:Adjusted temperature update rate for Remote Temperature SensorIncreased each vehicle inventory space vertically by 2 slots *Wraiths do not set off the new trip wire sensor equipment if laser is below knee level
