- Announcing Dark Pals: The 2nd Floor - 1 October 2026
The next chapter of Dark Pals: The 1st Floor is coming to Steam in 2027!Explore the floor below, hide from the Devourer, and fire your Ink Blaster to pass the tests UpWard left behind. What brought you back here? Who are the Dark Pals, and what connects them to you? The 1st Floor was only the beginning! Take the elevator down into parts of UpWard abandoned since the raid, with even more creatures than the floor above, and the first real answers about #16's part in all this… Your part.To stay up to date and let us know what you're hoping to see in the full release, join our ever growing Discord community!
- UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENT - 1 October 2026
IMPORTANT TRANSMISSION TO ALL D.A.R.K. AGENTS:Tune in later today to 28 Games Later: A Horror Showcase for an important announcement. Time: 11:30am PDT / 2.30pm EDT / 9.30pm CEST Channel:---END OF TRANSMISSION---
- Dark Pals in Real Life 6 - 26 September 2026
A brand new Dark Pals in Real Life is finally live! In Episode 6, we see the origin story of Walter and The Bearfriender. Check it out!Let us know what you thought of the Episode and what you'd like to see in the future, on our ever growing Discord. And don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make The 2nd Floor!
- Dark Pals in Real Life 5 - 24 September 2026
We're catching up to the latest Dark Pals in Real Life episode, as we approach the release of a brand new episode. More and that soon, but first check out Episode 5!Let us know what you thought of the Episode and what you'd like to see in the future, on our ever growing Discord. And don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make The 2nd Floor!
- Dark Pals in Real Life 4 - 18 September 2026
It's been live for a while, but we just realized we never posted Episode 4 of our Dark Pals in Real Life series here. Better late than never we guess...The series closely ties into the story behind the game. Episode 4 revolves around the Bearfriender, which you may recognise from our Omeletteman cookie clicker minigame ARG:Let us know what you thought of the Episode and what you'd like to see in the future, on our ever growing Discord. And don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make The 2nd Floor!
- The Ultimate Mascot Horror bundle is live! - 21 July 2026
We're very proud to announce we've teamed up with Choo Choo Charles and Finding Frankie for The Ultimate Mascot Horror Bundle!It's a "Complete The Set" bundle, which means you get 10% off any games you don't already own. So even if you already bought Dark Pals, you can still get the discount on the other games.Being part of this lineup honestly means a lot to us, so go check it out and support these amazing creators!
- Fan Art Winners! - 6 July 2026
We were overwhelmed by the amount of fan art you send us for the contest! Thanks so much!Fan Art WinnersIt was very difficult choosing a top 3 out of the countless submissions we received over the past few weeks, but after much deliberation, the grand winners are...:Rand0m_しんしんBerryTheBear The winners will receive a key for the Digital Artbook, the Desktop Companions app and the Official Soundtrack (in lossless quality). Congratulations!But even if you didn't make the top 3, we want you to know you filled the devs' hearts with joy. Seeing all the work you guys put into these was simply amazing and motivates us to work even harder for future Dark Pals content!Even thought he contest is over, keep sending your fan Art on our ever growing Discord, and make sure to grab the base game below while before the Summer Sale discount ends!
- Fan Art Contest & Roadmap - Dev Blog #8 - 18 June 2026
We have something fun for you today, plus a quick look at what's ahead.Fan Art ContestWe've been thinking about a fun way to celebrate all the creativity in this community and give something back to the people supporting Dark Pals ❤️The idea is simple: create fan art inspired by Dark Pals. Inky, Binky, Chompy, the facility, a scary moment, a cute moment, your own interpretation of the characters, or even something completely original based on the world of Dark Pals.It doesn't have to be perfect or professional. We want to see your creativity, your style, and how you imagine Dark Pals through your own eyes.We'll pick the 3 best submissions based on visual impact, originality and creativity. The winner receives the Dark Pals Art Book PDF, packed with behind-the-scenes visuals, concepts, environments, creatures and development material from the game.We honestly can't wait to see what you m…
- Desktop Companions, Supporter Pack Discount & Hotfix Build - Dev Blog #7 - 5 June 2026
Another week, another update. And this one's a little different.Desktop CompanionsDo you want Omeletteman, Binky, Inky and Chompy running around your desktop all day? Now you can! We just released the Dark Pals Desktop Companions. Drag them around, drop them, have them follow your cursor, or just listen to their cute (or annoying) sounds!Supporter Pack Bundle discountWith the release of the Desktop Companions, the Supporter Pack is now complete! The bundle includes the base game, Digital Artbook, Original Soundtrack and Desktop Companions, all in one.It's 20% off, and the individual items still have their launch discounts for another week. After that the separate items will only have occasional 10% discounts in the future, so if you're planning to pick up more than one, now is the best time! And if you already own some of the items, Steam automatically deducts those from the price.Hotfi…
- Update 1.2 is live! - 1 June 2026
Today we're celebrating The 1st Floor's one-month anniversary with the first content update, and it's starring everyone's favourite "mascot": Omeletteman!One downside to making mascot horror games is that most players finish them in a few hours and don't have much reason to come back. We've hidden a lot of lore throughout the game that you might not catch on a first playthrough, but we also wanted to give you something fun to return to. So we added a little minigame that fits right into the narrative. And who knows? Perhaps you'll find a secret or two.Full changelog:Changes:Added an Omeletteman-themed Cookie Clicker minigame, playable in the Staff Kitchen and from the main menu. How many BBWC cookies can you bake?Supporters who bought the full Plushie Bundle are now credited in the game's end screen!Increased visual quality of Binky and Chompy on High or Ultra graphics settings.You can…
- Digital Artbook, Trading Cards & Supporter Pack - Dev Blog #6 - 30 May 2026
We've got a bunch of new stuff for you today!Digital ArtbookWe just released our first ever Digital Artbook, taking you behind the scenes of Dark Pals: The 1st Floor. We go into our design process, the storytelling, and share early designs for our creatures and game world. It's our first time making something like this, so we'd love to hear what you think. Too much? Too little? Anything you wish was in there? Let us know!Go check it out!Supporter Pack BundleIf you can't get enough of Dark Pals and want to own the full collection, we've also launched a Supporter Pack Bundle on Steam. This gets you the base game, the Official Soundtrack, the Digital Artbook and (soon) the Desktop Companions all at once, with a nice discount. If you already own one or more of the items, Steam automatically adjusts the price so you don't pay twice.A big thank you to everyone who already bought it! Your supp…
- Official Soundtrack out now! - 26 May 2026
We just released the Official Soundtrack on Steam in lossless quality!Your support helps us make The 2nd Floor and means the world to us, but if you can't spare the money, you can still listen to our music on other streaming platforms for free.Music has always been an big part of our identity, and many people at Skunx have been making music for most of their lives. Did you know that Skunx reached the top 100 US & global music charts multiple times?Let us know what your favourite track is on our ever growing Discord! You can get the Official Soundtrack and support us here:
- Hey... psttt, Omeletteman wants to tell you something. - 25 May 2026
Baking cookies is not the only thing Omeletteman does! Check out his latest song below to find out his newest gig!Check out Merchandiseman's plushies! Buying them helps us make The 2nd Floor! ❤️ thank you all for your support, it means the world to us!Let us know what other Merch you'd like to see on our ever growing Discord. And don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make The 2nd Floor!
- Dark Pals in Real Life - 22 May 2026
Dark Pals is much more than just a Steam game! There's the lore-heavy website, the plushies, but there's also a whole YouTube Series that closely ties into the story behind the game. The third episode of this side-story, that tells you more about what the Dark Pals are really about, just went live.If you haven't seen the first two Episodes, we highly recommend you watch those first (here). Otherwise, enjoy Episode 3!Let us know what you thought of the Episode and what you'd like to see in the future, on our ever growing Discord. And don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make The 2nd Floor!
- Fan art! - Dev Blog #6 - 20 May 2026
While we're working hard on Update 1.2, we wanted to take some time to thank the community for all the amazing fan art we've seen. It's incredible!Fanart CollectionIt's been really cool watching all the love for Dark Pals and our creatures & characters! He's a compilation of some of the art you guys cooked up!This is only a small piece of all the amazing fan art we've seen so far, but we love each and every one of you who's taken the time to express their love for the game. Thanks so much!Keep sharing your fan art, clips and feedback on our ever growing Discord, and don't forget to actually buy the game so we can make Episode 2!
- Roadmap, Soundtrack & Official Song - Dev Blog #5 - 14 May 2026
Today we're talking about what's coming next for The 1st Floor, plus something a little different at the end.Roadmap!Last week we released Update 1.1, where we fixed the infamous Binky vs Chompy multiverse fight and some of the biggest issues you reported. But we have more on the agenda!Next is Update 1.2:While 1.1 consisted purely of bug fixes and other improvements, 1.2 will also contain some fun extra content. We think it'll give you a good reason to return to UpWard if you've already completed the game, and expect you'll LOVE it!Soundtrack!If all that wasn't enough, we're also launching the official Dark Pals: The First Floor Soundtrack very soon! You can already listen to it on Spotify or your favourite streaming services for free, but if you want to support us or simply enjoy owning things outright, you'll soon be able to buy the full Soundtrack in lossless quality here on Steam!O…
- Reception, Content Highlights & Contest - Dev Blog #4 - 11 May 2026
Can't believe it's already been over a week since release. We've been swept away by the overwhelming amount of videos, livestreams, reviews and feedback we've seen from everyone. It means the world to us!Later this week we'll share more about the future of Dark Pals: The 1st Floor, but first we want to take a moment to thank the community for their amazing response!Content HighlightsIn the first 1.5 weeks after release, we've seen hundreds of channels play the game on YouTube and Twitch. Together you've watched 100K+ hours of Dark Pals on Twitch alone, which is roughly ten times the amount it took our team to make the game. At the peak, almost 20K people were watching someone play Dark Pals, putting us in between Overwatch, Rust & PUBG. That's CRAZY!If you enjoy watching people play Dark Pals as much as we do, keep an eye on our YouTube channel for more funny compilations and clips like…
- Update 1.1 is live! - 8 May 2026
Thanks for all your feedback on our Discord, Steam and in the countless livestreams over the past week! We've fixed some of the most pressing issues, like players spawning under the floor or getting stuck in a Cinema chair.We've also fixed an issue that prevented you from getting the KREW Nightmare Teddies achievement, and we hope we've fixed the crazy multiverse Binky vs Chompy fight, where the animation was sometimes duplicated after dying. This was a very difficult bug to find, so if anyone still encounters it after the 1.1 update, please let us know!Full changelog:Changes:Gameplay in the final room is now much clearer!Made it clearer where to go during the first part of the Binky chase scene.The peeking minigame in Male Dorms is slightly easier.Increased SFX volume after completing the peeking minigame.The TV in the Projector Room can now be interacted with from a larger distance, a…
- Dark Pals: The 1st Floor is live! - 1 May 2026
Don't forget to check out our Discord and connect with our awesome community. We'd love to hear your feedback!
- One day until release! - 30 April 2026
Tomorrow is the big day! Dark Pals: The 1st Floor will release on May 1st around 3pm CEST / 9am EST. HYPE!We couldn't be prouder of how the game turned out, and can't wait to finally see people enjoy the full version! We'd love to see your streams, clips and videos, so definitely send them over in our Discord channel!Just one... more... day...!See you guys tomorrow! Don't forget to check out our Discord to join us for the release, and wishlist Dark Pals here:
