- Happy One Year Anniversary! - 15 August 2026
Hey everyone! It's already been a whole year since the new version of OFF was released to the world; time flies. It feels like it was yesterday, and a thousand years ago. For my part, I'm working on new projects. As before, I'm going to let the community take care of my old game while I'm on something else myself. I'm pretty confident, considering how kind you've all been to it during its 18 (!!) years of existence. But I won't completely forgotten about it either. I'll come back to talk about it from time to time, share some memories, a little drawing, or who knows what else. I promise. Once again, I want to thank you. My game doesn't deserve the amazing fans who have rallied around it during its long life, and say goodbye for now. I don't know when we'll see each other next time, until then, take good care of yourselves in this world of plastic and smoke. You're all excellent. ----- W…
- Happy Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
Happy Steam Summer Sale! OFF is at a 36% discount!And also introducing a new complete-the-bundle option with a fellow Overwhelmingly Positive RPG, LISA: The Painful. Save 10% on both games (even if you have one or the other).Special thanks to Serenity Forge for organizing!
- OFF 1.2.1 - 19 May 2026
OFF 1.2.1 is now available: Updates to German, Japanese and Portuguese.Epsilon joins the party at full health.Fixes for the final "everything" achievement. If you are missing the final achievement, open the game to the main menu for it to register.Fix for softlock on invalid text entry when entering text.You can now rebind the "Review Battle" keyboard key.Achievements outside of the game (in the Steam client and website) are now localized.Fixed minor graphical issues and typos.
- Cult-classic RPG 'OFF' adds Linux and macOS support - 26 March 2026
After being revived with a remaster, the cult-classic RPG 'OFF' just got upgraded with Native Linux and macOS support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/cult-classic-rpg-off-adds-linux-and-macos-support/
- Patch 1.2 Now Available - 25 March 2026
Patch 1.2 is now available!Added Japanese language.Added German language.Added support for Mac and Linux.Added OFF 3.0 "language"You can now play OFF in "OFF 3.0" mode that preserves most of the original graphics and English 3.0 translation. Note that a small number of changes were made to the script in order to not raise the game’s rating. Bunch of small bug fixes like "random red line" and "pillar art looks weird".Additionally, The Batter Plush is available now. :)Europe: https://www.fangamer.eu/collections/off/products/batter-off-plushJapan: https://www.fangamer.jp/products/batter-off-plushUS / Canada / Worldwide: https://www.fangamer.com/collections/off/products/batter-off-plush
- Patch 1.2, Japanese, and German coming March 26th - 5 February 2026
Hello everyone!We have been hard at work on the 1.2 update for OFF, the final update, which includes Japanese. As you might have seen elsewhere, the 1.2 patch will be coming on March 26th.Also in the 1.2 patch is the German localization, some small bug fixes, and perhaps, one more small surprise. Be sure to follow our social media for more information. :)Finally, we leave you with this image to ponder:From all of us here, thank you very much for being a part of this weird, wonderful little game!Ryan Alyea Fangamer
- 1.1 Patch, Trading Cards, and New Merch! - 24 November 2025
Hello!!It's been almost three months since the new version of OFF was released! Thank you again for being there for this second birth of our creepy and bizarre baby, and for your kindness towards it. It was a real pleasure for all of us, the development team and myself. We came away from it exhausted but happy.Today we're announcing that it now speaks three more languages, and that there are new items inspired by its strange appearance and sticky skin. What an adorable little cherub!! I hope it never grows up, and that it always stays the same: drooling and unsettling. Thank you all again, and have a wonderful day!-----There’s a lot of important stuff in today’s newsletter, which is arriving to let you know that OFF version 1.1 is out today for Steam, but it goes without saying that most you will be scrolling through this part as quickly as you can to find a photo of the new Dedan plush…
- Fangamer Black Friday Sale - 14 November 2025
From November 14 to December 1, every in-stock item in Fangamer's OFF collection will ship for free within the US and at a discounted international rate, in addition to building up store credit for future orders. If you're in Europe and the UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe.More coming on Nov 24th...
- OFF 1.0.0.4.1 - 3 October 2025
Updated Unity version due to CVE. No content changes.
- OFF 1.0.0.4 - 30 September 2025
OFF 1.0.0.4:(New!) Some rare enemies have now been added. :)(Fix) Fixed missing Wide Angle text for some enemies.(Fix) You can now use spaces in player names again.(Balance) Omega's Radial Blur random effects is even more randomized.(Accessibility) Mouse now hides only when using a controller and unhides if the mouse is moved. Allows for alternative mouse controls.(Accessibility) You can now press Scroll Lock on the options or main menu to go direct to the keyboard remap settings. This is useful for players who cannot access the arrow keys, such as those using Windows Onscreen Keyboard, and need to remap them when first starting.(Other) Disabled "managed stripping".Other small changes and fixes. Check comments for more.
- Release Week Excitement + Dev Updates - 10 September 2025
It’s been a nearly a month since we flipped the switches—unfortunately, not literal switches—that released OFF on Steam! Before we get into anything else, we’d like to thank all of you who have followed the rerelease since our first announcement for your support.It’s been a real pleasure to see people reacting to something we’ve been working on for such a long time; we’ve spent a fair amount of time on our development channels sharing our favorite comments and posts with each other. (Steam reviews are a huge help as we move into the post-release phase of the game, and we’re really excited to have over 1,500 of them already.)That said, we’re not done using the development channels for development, either! We’re sending this newsletter to give you an early forecast of what’s coming next.Roadmap: LanguagesDuring our QA process, it became clear that the Spanish, Italian, and German language…
- OFF (PC) Review - 17 August 2025
Whether it’s the year 2008, or the year 2025, turn-based RPGs are normally 30+ hour affairs that will leave you exhausted by the time the credits roll. The grind, endless narrative context, and a massive hero complex with world saving consequences is what the genre defines as ‘a feature’. But what if I told you, you only needed 5-7 hours to play one of the greatest and thought-provokin g RPGs ever crafted? What if I told you, you probably never heard of it? What… if the game was less than $20 in this new $80 landscape? These all seem like pipe dreams, but they’re not for the restored version of Mortis Ghost’s OFF . OFF brings one of the most unsettling gaming experiences back to centre stage, complete with a new soundtrack and new boss encounters, but retains the same charm of the often overlooked 2008 original. Undertale has become a household name since it launched, and developer Toby…
- OFF Now Available! - 15 August 2025
In 2008, I was 21 years old, and I threw a ball into the universe, never imagining it would return. A few years later, the ball came back, and it was several kilometers wide. It seems that since then, the ball has never stopped growing. With the Fangamer team, we are sending the ball back into space today.Thank you!! Thank you for playing my game for seventeen years, thank you for still playing it. Thank you for all the content you've produced: the theories, the images, the videos, the cosplays, the games, and everything else. Thank you forever!! My gratitude to the community, the players, the fans, the curious, is immense. My life would not have been the same without the wonderful reception you've given OFF all these years.The ball is coming back to you now. Old and new players, I hope you enjoy it!-----OFF is Now Available on Steam for digital download!Our new launch trailer, featurin…
- OFF 1.0.0.3 - 15 August 2025
OFF 1.0.0.3 is now available:Defend Update:Defending now shows "CC" to show that it is CC gain.Buff CC gain to +10 normal / +25 on crit.Crit Defend now absorbs 75% damage.Fixed very very rare issue related to old saves and the final battle.There is now an option to Return to Title during combat on the pause menu.Mouse cursor is now hidden.Fixed minor graphical positions when playing on monitors sized other than 16:9 or 16:10 (such as super ultrawide monitors).Dozens of small text updates and fixes.Known Issues:No in-game menu option for windowed mode. (Workaround: Press alt-enter at anytime to leave and enter windowed mode.)Rebinding keyboard keys still shows the original key in control hints.Using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with Steam Input enabled may show the wrong buttons for a certain puzzle. (Workaround: Disable Steam Input to display correct glyphs, or use Steam Input to te…
- OFF 1.0.0.2 - 8 August 2025
New Boss #3 and #5 re-balanced, more text, more animation. If a Competence or enemy skill has a random element, the picked random element will be shown. Fixed rare occurrence of incorrect sprite during Enoch fight. Fixed very rare issue near the end of the game where combat may cause an abrupt game over. Other enemy and boss balance updates, text inaccuracies, and fixes.
- OFF 1.0.0.1 - 5 August 2025
Fixed rare issue with final new boss causing a softlock on dialogue. New bosses + Sugar balance updates. Updated animations for new bosses #2, #3, #5, and #6. You can fight new boss #1 again after fleeing. Dozens of small tweaks.
- Post-Prologue Development Updates and More - 15 July 2025
It’s been a little over a month since we announced OFF’s digital release date—August 15—and the team has spent that time hard at work on lots of polish and detail work that we think will show through in the finished game.Your feedback on the Prologue we released for Steam Next Fest has been a huge help for the development team during that process, both in finding issues to address and prioritizing them. With the release date approaching, we plan to stop offering the demo beginning July 31, rather than diverting dev time to keep it up to date with the final version of the game. Your saves will still transfer over, but a lot has changed! We hope you give Zone 1 another spin when the game is released, so you can see all the balance and polish updates the team has made with your help. (For more on the Prologue and how we’re using your feedback, you can read Mortis Ghost’s blog post.)You can…
- OFF Releases August 15th! - 7 June 2025
Well, here we are, the "special moment." It's time to reveal the news you've all probably been waiting for. It's canonical: Dedan can't wink, or even close his eyes!! He sleeps with them wide open, yes! I wish you all a very good day. I think the team has something important to tell you too, by the way. ----- Hey Everyone, It has been an incredible journey these past few months. We're proud to announce that OFF will release on August 15th on Nintendo Switch and Steam. We will have a LOT more to discuss in the upcoming weeks, please stay tuned for more. :) ----- If you missed it, OFF was featured in the MIX Online Summer Showcase where we explained some of the features of the critical hit system. Did you know that using items critically can also provide a special effect such as extra HP? Also, right now at the very moment this email is being sent, we are live in-person here at the MIX's…
- Prologue Available Now - 28 May 2025
Hey Everyone, On the behalf of the entire dev team, and the incredible amount of work everyone on the project has put in, I'm proud to announce that the Prologue is now available to play for free on Steam. The Prologue contains the full Zone 0 and Zone 1, including the fight with Dedan. And, you will be able to continue your save in the full game when it is released. We are looking forward to your feedback in the Prologue as we complete the full release! Let us know on our social media pages. If you could also review the Prologue on Steam as we will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. ----- Earlier this month, we provided a special sneak peak of OFF at PAX East. This was a special timed version of the game that let the player play various sections of Zones 0, 1, 2 and 3. For those of you who did come visit us, thank you very much for playing this special demo and all the k…
- More soundtrack news with Nightmargin - 3 April 2025
Hello! Musical team of champions!! Toby Fox!! Morusque!! Niiiiightmargiiiiin!?? Yes indeed, Nightmargin, the co-creator of OneShot, joins the all-star gang of artists who composed tracks for the new version of OFF. What a pleasure to have her among us! Her team's unique game, imbued with a melancholic and eerie atmosphere, is a very obvious member of a cyber-family tree in which OFF has a place a few generations above. In a kind of metaphorical euphoria, one could say that Nightmargin, as creator, took the torch (or rather the Sun wink-wink) that I myself had filed by the wayside, to carry it further, on another road, into another dream. I am honored and happy that she is among the contributors to the new version; it’s like a circle closing, a day rising after a long night, a cookie delicious again long after its expiration date. No, this last metaphor isn’t as good, I cancel it. I hope…
