- Localized Demo Update Now Available! - 27 July 2026
Dear players, The updated demo is now available in English, Japanese and Portuguese.This release includes the latest Chapter 1 revisions introduced in the July 20 update, including changes to the story, character motivations and event progression, along with new NPCs, improved dialogue and gameplay refinements. As this version contains a significant number of changes, saves from older demo versions are no longer compatible. To avoid running into game-breaking bugs, please start a new game!Thank you for your patience, and we hope you enjoy the updated demo! Bug fixes and optimizationsImproved the in-home exorcism tutorialImproved Spirit Pad promptsFixed an error that could occur when loading the autosave in Jolin's house after entering Majesty SlopeFixed an issue where Heather Wong's attack sound would continue playing if she attacked from off-screen
- Demo Update Now Available in Chinese! - 20 July 2026
Dear players, The updated demo is now available in Chinese.This update introduces a substantially revised Chapter 1, featuring changes to the story, character motivations and event progression, along with new NPCs, improved dialogue and further refinements to the ghost-hunting experience. As this version contains a significant number of changes, saves from older demo versions are no longer compatible. To avoid running into game-breaking bugs, please start a new game! Please note that language settings will be temporarily unavailable in this version. The English, Japanese and Portuguese versions are scheduled for release on 27 July at 1:00 PM (UTC+8). Until then, we thank you for your patience.Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy the demo.
- Demo Update Coming Soon! - 17 July 2026
Dear players, A major update for the demo will be released in stages on 20 July 2026 and 27 July 2026 at 1:00 PM (UTC+8).This update brings substantial changes to Chapter 1. The story has been revised, with updates to character motivations, event progression and the overall narrative flow. Several new NPCs have also been introduced, dialogue for a number of characters has been refined, and the ghost-hunting experience has been improved through a range of gameplay adjustments.If you've already completed the current demo, we hope you'll take the opportunity to revisit the updated version!Release Schedule20 July, 1:00 PM (UTC+8): Chinese version27 July, 1:00 PM (UTC+8): English, Japanese and Portuguese versionsAs the latest Chapter 1 revisions require corresponding localization updates, the English, Japanese and Portuguese versions will be released one week later to allow the localization…
- New Demo Update is out now! - 10 April 2026
OptimizationAdded two new auto-save points: one after first entering the office, and another before the moment when the player needs to provoke Xiao Hui’s spirit.Added multiple hint dialogue lines, such as during the office exploration phase with Jiao Yang and the spirit board (Ouija board) phase.LocalizationImproved English and Japanese translations.Try our newest demo and wishlist our game! Also please post your review and checkout out our social media here: X Link Discord Link
- New Extended Demo Trailer - 7 April 2026
New demo content will be released on April 10 !Stay tuned! Discord: https://discord.gg/WPCmhTTnz8 X: https://x.com/SpicyLao
- Version 0.7.85 Update - 21 November 2025
Bug Fixes:Fixed the issue where the interaction icon sometimes fails to display when the paper doll passes by while Joe overlaps with the interaction point.Fixed the issue where the interaction icon sometimes fails to display when Joe passes by the clothes on the floor in Jolin's room.Optimizations:Expanded the contact area of interaction points, with special optimization focused on office interaction points.Optimized the hints for the keycard retrieval puzzle in Foresight International Building.Optimized the hints for the SpiritPad segment.Simplified the process for re-entering the conference room.
- Version 0.7.84 Update - 16 November 2025
Bug Fixes:Fixed an issue where the O key shortcut was not blocked after opening the OMG system, which caused directional movement to become unresponsive after repeated key presses exited the interface.Fixed an issue where ghosts would stop appearing after Jolin entered and then exited the conference room during the Obsession Item collection phase.Fixed an issue where Jolin would not fall back to the ground after being hit and knocked back if the down key was pressed right before a ghost attack.Fixed an issue where the confirm button could still be used for interactions when the photo prompt was displayed.Optimizations:Enhanced the icon display for the EMF Reader to better indicate when new clues are available.Added completion prompts for sub-quests.Adjusted the text of some in-game hints.
- Version 0.7.83 Update - 27 October 2025
Bug Fixes:Fixed an issue where Brad could clip through Kardashian's desk.Optimizations:Revised some of the English dialogue lines.Added a prompt reminding players to equip items from the bedroom wardrobe before leaving Jolin's home.
- Version 0.7.82 Update - 13 October 2025
Bug Fixes:Fixed an issue where Jolin could become unable to move under certain circumstances during the obsession items' collection phase.Fixed a task display error that occurred when scene transition happened simultaneously with daily task updates in Jolin's home.Fixed an issue where the platform gate layer might not be cleared after returning to the small plaza from the city rail station.Fixed an issue where the Paper Doll would become immobile if its timer ended while entering the meeting room.
- Version 0.7.81 Update - 7 October 2025
Bug Fixes:Fixed an issue where Joe's interaction point remained in the office building lobby after quest completion.Fixed a display error with the "Task" indicator at Jolin's home.Fixed an issue where the trash bin objective lacked an interaction icon during the 'Obsession Items' collection phase.Fixed an issue where the Polaroid quest marker remained visible after successful completion of the Purification quest.Optimizations:Adjusted the story dialogue and lines before Heather's spirit core's recovery.Optimized the trigger timing for the "Meet Uncle Lin at the square" task at Jolin's home.Blocked mouse interactions with the OMG application form to prevent display errors caused by unadapted input.
- Version 0.7.80 Update - 1 October 2025
Optimizations： Changed Menu/Cancel key to Esc or X, and Confirm key to F or Enter. Restructured the task flow in Jolin's home. Improved guidance prompts for the ghost detection tool. Added a counter display for Taking Instant Photos task. Enhanced hints for Meeting Room Locked Again task. Added a prompt to indicate whether all items for the purification box have been collected. Improved hints for the hidden item locked behind the chair. Adjusted the OMG email page-turning method.Bug Fixes： Fixed an issue where exiting the purification box without placing all items caused Q/E inventory page-turning to fail. Fixed an issue where Heather's ghost got stuck attacking in the office corner. Fixed an issue where the paper doll released near the washing machine occasionally got stuck and couldn’t move. Fixed an issue where opening the backpack at the subway platform caused gate layer misalignmen…
- Version 0.7.70 Update - 28 September 2025
Bug Fixed: Fixed incorrect game ICON display. Corrected the wrong button prompt in the meeting room during the purification item collection phase. Fixed the voodoo doll issue where targeting the wrong person still angered the soul.Optimizations: Added a language switching function to the title screen. Adjusted the distance of some interactive locations in the office. Improved the Instant Camera Photo task prompts. Enhanced navigation prompts for the Foresight International Tower task. Improved prompts in the purification box section.
- Version 0.7.69 Update - 24 September 2025
Bugs fixed:Purification Box Issue: Fixed the inability to exit by pressing "X" when fewer than 4 items are placed in the box.Paper Doll Count Error: In the office building lobby, the number of paper dolls wrongly counted as 0 when 1 was left.Menu Freeze Bug: Fixed the player being unable to move right after closing the menu due to Joe's shield skill.Optimization:Task Key Binding: Changed the "Alt" key function from "hold" to "click" for task activation.Purification Box UI: - Added error hints for invalid items placed in the box. - Temporarily hides the ring and the coin when selecting the obsession items.Sanity System: - Significantly reduced sanity consumption from cursed items. - Increased the quantity of sanity-restoring items in OMG mail attachments.Workflow Improvements: - Optimized the messages for interaction points during the "Retrieve ID card" process. - Simplified the ID card…
- Version 0.7.68 Update - 23 September 2025
Bug Fixed:In Jolin's room, Joe's defense against the Peachwood Sword fails to trigger the storyline.The player can walk upward through the wall near the meeting room door.After the purification, detection items remain usable.Optimizations:Revised the dialogue after failed Spirit Pad attempts, strengthening the connection between ghost reactions and questions.Updated the OMG email to clarify the descriptions of the Spirit Pad and Voodoo doll.
- ✨9/22 Demo Launch - 19 September 2025
Dear players, We are Spicy Games, and Ghost Hunting Journal is our second story-driven adventure game. On September 22, we will officially release the demo version of our game on Steam. Welcome to download and try it for free! The demo includes the complete first chapter of the game (estimated playtime: 1-1.5 hours). In Ghost Hunting Journal, we aim to create a lighthearted and fun gameplay experience-in our game's world, even "ghost hunting" can be a scream-filled laughter:) We are a small indie team of two person. Due to time and cost constraints, the demo may have areas that need improvement, and we will strive to continuously update and optimize it in future versions. We especially hope to hear more feedback from players through the demo to help us better improve the game. You're more than welcome to reach us through the following channels: Leave a message in the Steam community Joi…
- Test Recruitment NOW! - 7 September 2025
Hello everyone! Thank you for your support towards Spicy Games. Our new game, "Ghost Hunting Journal" has been in development for some time, which is a story-driven adventure game. Before the official release of the demo, we are planning to conduct a small-scale closed beta test. We sincerely invite interested players to participate! Your valuable feedback will provide crucial assistance to our game (bows). Below are the details for this test: Recruitment Period: September 8 ~ September 10 Information Collection: Steam Account IDEmail address (for receiving relevant notifications)Gender, age, and gaming preferences Test Time: Please refer to the email notification for the exact schedule. Test Content and Requirements: The test content covers Chapter 1 of the game, with an estimated playtime of 1 to 2 hours. The test version may contain minor bugs and unfinished assets. Please report the…
