- Achievements Update is Live - 10 May 2026
Hello everyone!A small update for Call of the Lake is now live.✅ Steam achievements are now fully implemented and working correctly in-game. Players can now unlock achievements while progressing through the story, discovering secrets, and reaching different endings.Thank you for playing and supporting the game. More updates and improvements will come later.Good luck at the camp. 🌑
- The Game Is Out Now - 5 May 2026
The game is out.Honestly… I still can’t fully believe this moment has come.This is my first game, and I made it completely on my own.No experience, no team — just learning everything step by step along the way: coding, scenes, sound, builds, Steam… everything.There were many moments when I wanted to quit.When it felt like nothing was working.But I kept going.And now… you can finally play it.Thank you to everyone who:— added the game to their wishlist— followed the development— supported me— or simply stayed along the wayIt truly means a lot to me.If you decide to play:If you encounter any bugs or issues, please let me know in the Steam discussions or via email.I’ll do my best to respond and fix things as quickly as possible.I really hope you feel the atmosphere I tried to create.The lake is waiting.
- German Language Added — 3 Languages at Launch - 2 May 2026
At launch on May 6, the game will be available in:EnglishRussianGermanI plan to continue improving localization and adding more languages after release.Thank you to everyone supporting the project and adding it to your wishlist.Get ready — the camp departure is coming soon.
- Release in 7 Days — Everything Is Ready - 28 April 2026
Hey everyone 👋Release is in just 7 days… and I still can’t believe it.Everything is approved and ready.No more delays are expected.The game will cost $2.99,and there will be a launch discount on release day.🎧 Original Soundtrack — $0.99💿 Bundle (Game + OST) — includes an extra discountHuge thank you to everyone who followed the developmentand added the game to their wishlist.It truly means a lot.I believe this game will stay with you after you finish it.Tomorrow I’m back to my regular job,so… good luck to everyone out there.We’re not saying goodbye.We’re just getting started.See you very soon.
- Release Delay — Build Under Review - 21 April 2026
We want to be fully transparent with you.Unfortunately, we have to delay the release of Call of the Lake. During the final checks, we encountered a critical issue with the build that prevents the game from launching correctly.We have already made important changes, including updating the engine and rebuilding the project, and we are continuing to refine and test the game to ensure everything works as intended.The latest build has been submitted for review, and we are currently waiting for the process to be completed.We expect this to take around 1–2 weeks, depending on the review time and any additional adjustments that may be required.We truly believed we would be able to release on time, which is why this announcement comes later than it should have. For that, we are especially sorry.Our goal is simple: to make sure you can play the game comfortably, without technical issues.Thank you…
- Final build submitted for review - 9 April 2026
Hey everyone!We’ve submitted the final build of Call of the Lake for Steam review.The project is now on the final stretch. We’re working intensely every day to polish the game and deliver the best possible experience at release.At launch, the game will be available in Russian and English only. We understand how important localization is, and additional languages will be added after release. We’re also planning to support Asian languages in the future.We’ve also submitted the official soundtrack for review. It is planned to release alongside the game.Release date:April 22, 2026Work is still ongoing — we continue improving details, fixing small issues, and refining the overall experience.If this project interests you, please consider adding it to your wishlist.It really helps us a lot.Thank you for your support!
- Release Date Announced — April 22 - 27 March 2026
📅 The release date is officially set — April 22!“Call of the Lake” has entered its final stage of development. Only polishing, final adjustments, and finishing touches remain.🎮 Current focus:— atmosphere and scene details — final visual improvements — refining the intro and overall experience 🎧 The soundtrack is almost complete (≈99%) and will be released alongside the game.A bundle will also be available, where you can get the soundtrack almost as a bonus with the game.⏳ Less than a month remains until release.Thank you to everyone supporting and following the project 🙏 The most important part is just ahead.RELEASE COMING SOON.
- Camp Northern Dawn Awaits You — April 2026 Release - 3 March 2026
You are invited to spend your summer at Camp Northern Dawn.Morning line-ups under the pine trees. Swimming in the quiet lake. Evening campfires and songs at dusk. Old documentary films in the cinema hall. Friendship, discipline… and something watching from the dark.Development is now in its final stage. We are polishing systems, atmosphere, endings, and visual details.The camp opens its gates in April 2026.Add the game to your wishlist and be ready for your shift.
- New Music Pack & Atmospheric Visual Updates in Progress - 3 February 2026
Hi everyone!Development of Call of the Lake continues to move forward. Right now I’m working on a new music pack, as well as atmospheric video inserts to strengthen immersion and mood.A lot of effort is going into making the game feel stylish, cohesive, and visually strong, so that every scene looks and sounds the way it’s meant to.I’ve also added new screenshots to the store page — feel free to check them out and share your thoughts.Thank you to everyone who follows and supports the development. I’m working on the game in my free time alongside my main job, and your interest truly means a lot 💙More updates coming soon.
- Active Development Phase and Updated Visual Style - 10 January 2026
The game is currently in its most active stage of development.Work on new scenes, writing, and visuals is happening almost every day. The project is gradually taking its final shape, with more changes happening now than ever before.January is going to be especially busy, with plenty of updates, new screenshots, and insights into the development process.In this announcement, we’re sharing a new in-game screenshot featuring the updated visual style, as well as the refreshed game logo.Feel free to share your thoughts — feedback is incredibly valuable at this stage.
- Development Update - Atmosphere, Sound & Pacing - 16 December 2025
Hello everyone,December has been a difficult and very busy month for me, so I haven’t shared updates as often as I wanted.Still, development on Call of the Lake hasn’t stopped - quite the opposite.Over the past weeks, I focused heavily on atmosphere, sound design, and pacing.Many scenes were reworked from the ground up:• forest sequences now feel more intense and disorienting • sound plays a much bigger role - whispers, silence, sudden transitions • chase scenes were rebuilt to feel faster and more physical • some visuals were simplified to strengthen rhythm and tension The game is slowly becoming closer to my original vision - quieter in some moments, harsher in others, and more unsettling overall.Thank you for your patience and support.A proper gameplay update is coming soon.- StarryFrame Games
- Working on the Game’s Soundtrack - 4 December 2025
Today I spent my time working on the game’s soundtrack. The music is still in development, so I’m not sharing the tracks yet — but I can say that the tone is finally taking shape.I’m composing several themes for the forest escape sequence: ✔ cold ambient layers ✔ subtle tension buildup ✔ deep, uneasy bass ✔ quiet moments that feel “alive”The goal is to make the soundscape match the horror atmosphere — where the forest itself feels like it’s watching.Below is a frame from the current build — just a small glimpse of today’s progress:(insert any of твоих лесных фонов или CG — идеально подойдёт bg_forest_deep_dark)December will be a busy month for me, but I’ll keep sharing updates whenever I can. Thank you for supporting and wishlisting — it really helps 💙
- New Logo and Cover — Check Out the Updated Visual Style! - 22 November 2025
Hello everyone! 👋We’d like to share an update on the Call of the Lake store page. We refreshed the game’s visual style and updated:🎨 the main logo🖼 the cover / capsule✏ the description and all localizationsWe're continuing to work on the story — a lot is already completed, and the game is getting closer to the atmosphere and direction we originally envisioned. We’d love to hear your thoughts: how do you like the updated visual style?Thank you to everyone supporting the project and adding the game to their wishlist. Your support truly helps the development and boosts the game's visibility on Steam! 💙More updates coming soon — exciting things are ahead. 🌊
