- Patch Notes for 1.0.2 Update! - 18 September 2026
Hi again everyone!Today's update comes with some fixes to quests, achievements and a compass! We are still working on fixing the Steam Deck issues that have been highlighted by several people. We will update you as soon as we have news on this, or once it has been fixed. But it is quite a difficult problem so it may still take a week or so. Meanwhile, enjoy these fixes for now! \Added a Compass to the Clock UI.Added a Compass description in the Map UI. \Fixed the quest “Worms in Need” having issues with Mushrooms disappearing when reloading the game. Fixed Achievements not being unlocked if you play on different systems. Attempt at making the Deer Family Sticker easier to obtain.Added VFX to some missing NPC’s. Fixed the Cage in the Mystery Outcome for the “Treasure Hunt” quest. \Steam Deck controls not always working in menus. (Touch screen should still work for menu navigation)Sensiti…
- Patch Notes for 1.0.1 Update! - 11 September 2026
Hi all investigative journalists! We are excited to release the 1.0.1 Update!Today's update mainly focuses on improving the overall user interface to give players a smoother experience navigating the world and understanding some mechanics. Here is everything in more detail:\Major improvements to the map: new art and icons that will help the player navigate the world and complete main quests.Changes to the UI and tutorial that should help players understand each unique outcome of side quests.Added tag icons on article publish indicating the vibe of the article and outcome.Added an option in settings for virtual cursor sensitivity.Added indication on how many items the player can hold at a time.Added a tree log to act as a new pathway to the north woods from the town.Added new stuff to the “Bugs To Collect” quest outcome.\Fixed Miklos randomly going for a walk in the river.Fixed a bug whe…
- Nothing Strange Here, is out now! - 7 September 2026
Nothing Strange Here is out! We hope you all enjoy the game! And make sure to join our Discord if you want to give feedback, or if yoiu have found any bugs! We also have a new and exciting Launch Trailer prepare for you! Check it out!
- Official Release Date for Nothing Strange Here, September 7th! - 7 August 2026
We are excited to announce that Nothing Strange Here, will be available on September 7th, 2026! Checkout our official Release Date Trailer here, and remember to Wishlist Nothing Strange Here to be ready when we release the game!
- Steam Next Fest is live, and our Demo is updated! - 16 June 2026
Steam Next Fest is live, and our Demo is updated and ready!With the Updated Demo you can expect:Improved GraphicsImproved JournalImproved Camera with Filters!Added Map SystemAdded Time Skip SystemNew NPC'sAnd much, much more!We are hoping you will all enjoy the demo, and feel free to leave a review! It truly means a lot to see people interested in what we’re creating💛Dandelion Developers 🌱
- Reworked Graphics, Improved Demo and much more is coming! - 25 April 2026
A Small Update From UsHi everyone!We wanted to share a quick update on how things are going with Nothing Strange Here. Over the past weeks, we’ve been working hard on reworking all the graphics and we’re really happy with how everything is coming together!We’re also preparing an updated demo, with lots of different improvements and polish! This will include the new and improved journal system, new graphics, new camera system and so much more!On top of that, we are also showcasing a completely new cinematic trailer and we hope you all are as excited as we are to check it out!We’re continuing to give this project everything we’ve got, and it truly means a lot to see people interested in what we’re creating. Thank you for being part of this journey with us 💛Dandelion Developers 🌱
- Women’s Day Sale Steam Post⭐ - 6 March 2026
We’re so excited to announce that Nothing Strange Here is participating in the Women’s Day Sale! As part of this Steam celebration, we at Dandelion wanted to highlight one of our team members, Emma!Emma is our Narrative Designer of Nothing Strange Here and co-founder of Dandelion Developers. If you ever have read a lore post here on Steam or played our demo, you for sure have seen some of her work. All the game’s narrative elements are created by her, from character arcs and story beats, to world building and environmental storytelling. However, in a small team, you can never just have one role… She’s also the Scrum Master, holding daily standups and is partly responsible for the backlog, a 2D artist, drawing character concept art and 2D images, and an environmental artist. On top of that, she also assists with 3D and marketing if needed.It feels like the importance of diversity in team…
- 📰 Breaking News: Playtest #5 IS NOW LIVE! - 27 February 2026
Our Public Playtest for the Nature Reserve is now live!This one is all about testing new systems and improving old ones. So if you enjoy giving feedback and helping shape the game, this is the perfect time to jump in!What we’re especially looking feedback on:Our New Map SystemHighlighted Quest ItemsOur Improved UIThe new more customizable JournalNew content included:New Area: The Nature ReserveSide Quest 7: Help Ellony Heart find loveSide Quest 8: Help repair the Worm VillageFeedback can be shared in our Discord!We’re looking for honest thoughts: what works, what’s confusing, and what could be better. Your feedback directly shapes the next update!Thanks for helping us make Nothing Strange Here better 💛📅Available from: Friday 27th of November to Monday 2nd of March!🔗 Request Access on our Steampage:
- 📰 Breaking News: Playtest #5 - New Area & New Systems! - 11 February 2026
Our next public Steam playtest goes live 27th of February and ends on March 2nd!This one is all about testing new systems and improving old ones. So if you enjoy giving feedback and helping shape the game, this is the perfect time to jump in!What we’re especially looking feedback on:Our New Map SystemHighlighted Quest ItemsOur Improved UIThe new more customizable JournalNew content included:New Area: The Nature ReserveSide Quest 7: Help Ellony Heart find loveSide Quest 8: Help repair the Worm VillageFeedback can be shared in our Discord!We’re looking for honest thoughts: what works, what’s confusing, and what could be better. Your feedback directly shapes the next update!Thanks for helping us make Nothing Strange Here better 💛📅Available from: Friday 27th of November to Monday 2nd of March!🔗 Request Access on our Steampage:
- Meet Mayor Steppington! - 4 February 2026
Meet Larcenest Gap’s shortest man, sporting the town’s tallest hat – Mayor Steppington Marshall!Mayor Steppington is a descendant of the town’s very first Mayor, who once wrote into the town’s law book that the Marshall family would forever govern Larcenest Gap. This responsibility is something Steppington takes to heart, and the townspeople see him as a true advocate for the community. He works tirelessly to keep the town running smoothly, even though that is rarely a simple task.The only family Steppington has left is his mother, Gertrude. He lost his father, Conrad, shortly after reaching adulthood, forcing him to take on the responsibilities of Mayor far too early. Though entirely unprepared, he accepted the role without hesitation, determined to be at least as capable as his father before him. Over the years, he has been tested time and time again, carrying the weight of the town t…
- Meet the Cadence Siblings! - 20 January 2026
If you ask anybody in Larcenest Gap which family is the quirkiest, we all know who they’re thinking of… The Cadence Family, of course.This big family consists of five siblings. The oldest is Noel, then Liam, Karol, Sindy and lastly Penny. All siblings have very different personalities and values in life. These differences could be their biggest strength… But over the past few years, it’s been the opposite of that.Before Penny was old enough to join in, their parents encouraged the other siblings to start a band. In the beginning, they got along perfectly, with every sibling contributing something unique to the band’s identity.Liam shone with his confidence and stage presence. Noel shaped the lyrics like a true storyteller. Karol carried the music with her skillful execution, and Sindy grounded the group with her down-to-earth nature. For a while, everything worked fine. Almost too well……
- Meet the Happiest Trio in Larcenest Gap! Eugene Goth, Bibi Bloop & Miklos Stark - 7 January 2026
Eugene is the quiet type who keeps his distance from most people, except for his partners in crime of course. Bibi’s the self-absorbed chick you’ll never see without her flip phone glued to her hand. And Miklos? Well, he’s the gentle giant who tries to look tough behind his red sunglasses, but deep down he’s got the kindest soul of the trio.The three have been inseparable since kindergarten, ever since they realized they shared the same strange sense of humor and a love for the mysterious aesthetic. These days, you’ll mostly see them standing in a circle somewhere, looking like they’re plotting something, but most likely they’re just discussing who’s the coolest or other teenage stuff, like investment plans.Each of them has their own little bubble they live in. Eugene usually hangs in some city corner, talking about the bizarre things he’s seen. Bibi’s too busy texting to notice much el…
- ⭐Happy Fourth Advent Everyone⭐ - 21 December 2025
🥶 On a cold winter’s night 🥶🔥 Every house was warm and bright 🔥😔 Not a single soul could be sad 😔😇 Because all felt gratitude for the year they’d had 😇This year has truly been one to remember for us in the team. We’ve been challenged in so many ways, and although it’s been tough, we are incredibly grateful for every single person who has supported us along the way. To celebrate the end of this amazing year, we wanted to give you guys a special moment with Bennie. Here’s a small Christmas story we call “The last Advent Sunday in Larcenest Gap”. Bennie, who was sound asleep, woke abruptly to the sound of jingle bells outside of his window. He flew out of his bed, opening his curtains to see what was going on. The darkness was still covering the city, but something in town made it shine as if it was a bright sunny day. A group of people had gathered in the city and were in full swi…
- ⭐Third Advent, Mysterious Rhymes and Cinnamon Scent⭐ - 14 December 2025
🔍 In a strange little town, a big mystery is being brought to light 🔎☀️ The excitement to unravel it is what shines most bright ☀️⛷️ Some will hurry by, without noticing a lot ⛷️🌹 But the one smelling the roses might find details only the sharpest eyes will spot 🌹 😇 In Sweden, we celebrate the Lucia Day on the 13th. As Lucia shines with lights in her hair, we wanted to shed some of that light on the smaller things. Many players might miss them, but we hope they help make the world feel more alive for those who discover them. 🕵️ There are a lot of details hiding in plain sight all over Larcenest Gap. Most details have a story behind them, but very few are explained outright. This is because we want each player to form their own interpretation based on what they notice, big or small. 🌹 If you haven't yet stopped to smell the roses, take a moment to explore the calmer side of Larcen…
- ⭐Welcome to the Second Advent Sunday⭐ - 7 December 2025
❄️ While the snow is falling down ❄️😊 There are no faces with a frown ☺️🤡 Suddenly someone shows up, looking like a clown! 🤡🔍 Could there be a mystery in this town? 🔎 ✍️ This rhyme might not make sense now, but consider it… a tiny hint… The team is working on bringing several new areas of the game to life, but for now, we wanted to share an update about a specific area we are “wrapping up” right now… 🎄 As Christmas is getting closer, so is the finish line for The West Woods. Compared to the North Woods, this area is a protected nature reserve and home to endangered species, calming streams, and beautiful nature views. 🎁 …And, of course, there will be a few strange things waiting to be found too. 🔓 The West Woods will be part of an area that will be unlockable with the main story questline. The area will offer three new quests, several new NPCs, and main story progression. On top…
- ⭐The First Advent Sunday is finally here ⭐ - 1 December 2025
⭐The First Advent Sunday is finally here ⭐🎄 Which means the Christmas season is near 🎄😴 While the team is taking a well-deserved nap 😴❤️ I wanted to give you guys a little recap ♥️OK, the rhymes ran out, so I’ll just let that be for now 😂Some of you might not know, but the whole team met during our studies at university. 🎓 We started working on Nothing Strange Here during our last year of university, but before that, some of us had made two other projects together (which both can be played for free on Steam 👀).💼 The game idea was actually created as a way for us to pass our internship course. No one in our team got an actual internship at a real game company, and our school allowed us to act as if we had our own studio, developing our own project. So that’s what we did!👔 This meant that several team members had to take on more responsibility and learn new roles to cover all dis…
- The Gates are Open - Cemetery Playtest #5 - 19 November 2025
Hey everyone!We’re opening up Larcenest Gap once again for a public playtest, and this time, you’ll get to explore our newest area: The Cemetery! We’re looking for players to:Test our new quest and its different outcomesMeet the new NPCs (and maybe uncover a few secrets...)Explore the new area and share your thoughts or feedbackIf you enjoy cozy mysteries, and taking photos of suspiciously normal things — we’d love your help! Signup for Playtesting on our Steampage!Available from: Friday 21st of November to Monday 24th of NovemberJoin our Discord to leave Feedback: https://discord.gg/vvucbH7aK3Here is one of our newest characters, Zak Winchester!
- Major Demo Update - SteamDeck Compatability and more! - 14 November 2025
🚨 Major Demo Update is Live! 🚨Hey everyone! We just released a major update for the Nothing Strange Here Demo! Here’s what’s new in Larcenest Gap: A Brand New Area to explore with new Stickers to Collect. New Tutorial to help you ease into the Journalism. Improved UI for smoother exploring and investigating. NPC Names — because everyone deserves to be properly introduced! NPC Nametags on doors, so you can see where everyone lives.Some added Dialogues with the town’s strange and wonderful residents. Steam Deck Compatibility for all you cozy handheld detectives. Optimizations so everything runs smoother than ever.New Main Menu that's a lot more cozy!We’ve put a lot of love into this update, and we’d love to hear what you think! If you enjoy the demo, consider leaving a review — it helps us so much and lets us know what to improve next. And remember to Join the Discord and share any bugs…
- Meet Gertrude Marshall – A spunky old lady with bubble gum colored hair. - 10 November 2025
Concept Art by Victor RibbarpMeet Gertrude Marshall – A spunky old lady with bubble gum colored hair.As the mother of the current town mayor and wife of the previous one, Gertrude has lived most of her life in luxury. However, it hasn’t always been that way for sweet little Gertrude. As she grew up, her family lived paycheck to paycheck leaving no room for a lavish life. Gertrude met her husband Conrad at a young age and they fell deeply in love. Since that day, she never had to worry about money. Although she tried to stay true to her humble beginnings, she did enjoy being spoiled from time to time.Gertrude is a chatty lady. She loves to reminisce about the good old days, however, since she lost her love she’s been feeling quite lonely. The only family she has left is her son, mayor Steppington Marshall. His job is to look out not only for his mother, but every citizen in town. Gertrud…
- Meet Lurchbert Grimes – A totally normal graves keeper with undead friends! - 27 October 2025
Concept Art by Emma GranbäckLurchbert has been around for some time. As one of the older people in town, he knows most of the people. Not personally, but by their late relatives who rest in the cemetery that he maintains.From childhood, Lurchbert was surrounded by death. His parents before him, took care of the cemetery in Larcenest Gap. They were charming people with lots of positivity, despite their profession. This rubbed off on little Lurchbert, who started to see the beauty in what once was. Although his enthusiasm for the cemetery grew, people around town didn’t feel the same about the place. People didn’t really understand Lurchbert's peculiar thinking, and most of them started to distance themselves from him. On his 20th birthday, Lurchbert took over the responsibility of the cemetery, allowing his parents to retire. Ever since, he’s been living at the edge of the cemetery, only…
