- 📢 V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL: Available Now! - 21 August 2026
📅 V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL is AVAILABLE NOW!The wait is finally over. V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL is officially available now!After months of development, playtesting, feedback, and preparation, the doors of the V.A.U.L.T. are finally open. It’s time to gather your crew and step inside, Operators.Gather your crew and get ready for everything waiting inside:Team up with up to 6 OperatorsExplore dangerous nuclear wastelandsSearch for valuable relics and lootFace deadly anomalies and unexpected threatsComplete your mission and evacuate before it’s too lateDo whatever it takes to satisfy KUT-ANA💰 Launch Price & DiscountV.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL is available for $9.99 USD.The game also features regional pricing, so the final price may vary depending on your country.To celebrate the launch, V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL is 20% OFF for the first two weeks!The V.A.U.L.T. is officially open.Get your crew together, prepare…
- 📢 V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL: 3 Days Left & New Trailer! - 18 August 2026
📅 Only 3 days left until V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL enters Early Access!The final countdown has begun. On August 21, 2026, the doors of the V.A.U.L.T. will finally open. To celebrate, we’ve just released a brand-new Streamer Reactions & Gameplay Trailer showcasing the absolute chaos and hilarious moments of creators diving into our dark corridors! 🦖🐱Check it out below:🎥 Watch the New Trailer: Gather your crew and get ready for everything waiting inside:Team up with up to 6 OperatorsExplore dangerous nuclear wastelandsSearch for valuable relics and lootFace deadly anomalies and unexpected threatsComplete your mission and evacuate before it’s too lateDo whatever it takes to satisfy KUT-ANAThe V.A.U.L.T. is almost open. Add V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL to your Steam wishlist and get ready for launch day! 👇Thank you for supporting us throughout development and joining us on this journey.Only 3 days le…
- 📢 5 DAYS LEFT! – V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL - 16 August 2026
📅 Only 5 days left until V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL enters Early Access!The final countdown has begun. On August 21, 2026, the doors of the V.A.U.L.T. will finally open.Gather your crew and get ready for everything waiting inside:👥 Team up with up to 6 Operators🔦 Explore dangerous nuclear wastelands🎒 Search for valuable relics and loot👹 Face deadly anomalies and unexpected threats⏱️ Complete your mission and evacuate before it’s too late🤖 Do whatever it takes to satisfy KUT-ANAThe V.A.U.L.T. is almost open.Add V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL to your Steam wishlist and get ready for launch day! 👇Thank you for supporting us throughout development and joining us on this journey.Only 5 days left. See you inside, Operators. ⏳🤖
- 📢 7 DAYS LEFT! - V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL - 14 August 2026
📅 Only 7 days left until V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL enters Early Access!The countdown is getting closer. On August 21, 2026, you and your crew will finally enter the V.A.U.L.T.👥 Team up with up to 6 Operators and face the unknown together🔦 Explore dangerous nuclear wastelands filled with deadly anomalies🎒 Search for valuable relics and collect whatever you can carry👹 Stay alert for creatures and threats lurking around every corner⏱️ Complete your mission and evacuate before it's too late🤖 Satisfy KUT-ANA, the AI controlling your fateThe V.A.U.L.T. is getting closer.Add V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL to your Steam wishlist and get ready for launch day! 👇Thank you for being with us throughout development.Only 7 days left. See you inside the V.A.U.L.T. ⏳🤖
- 📢 10 DAYS LEFT! - V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL - 11 August 2026
📅 Only 10 days left until V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL launches into Early Access!The game will launch on August 21, 2026, as an Early Access title on Steam.🤖 Enter the world of 2043, where humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction👥 Team up with up to 6 players and become an Operator🔦 Explore dangerous locations, search for valuable resources, and uncover what happened👹 Face terrifying creatures and unpredictable threats lurking in the darkness🎒 Gather loot, manage your equipment, and make it out alive🧠 Work together, make critical decisions, and survive the horrors waiting insideDon’t forget to add V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL to your Steam wishlist and join us on launch day! 👇10 days to go. The V.A.U.L.T. is waiting.Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout development.The countdown continues! ⏳
- V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL - The Future of the Protocol - 7 August 2026
The Protocol is only the beginning.As we get closer to the August 21 launch, we want to give you a look at what’s coming to V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL.Our roadmap is packed with new content, systems, creatures, and improvements designed to expand the world of V.A.U.L.T. and give Operators even more reasons to return.What’s coming:2 Brand-New Maps10+ New Anomalies & Anomaly Codex Entries10 New Shop ItemsPod Upgrades & New Defensive Systems2 Unique New CreaturesMajor Character Customization ExpansionBase Casino with Slot Machine20+ New Loot Items & Interactive ObjectsBase Storage SystemPlayer Statistics MenuVehicle Dump Bed UpgradeNumerous Quality-of-Life Improvements & Balance ChangesAnd this is only the roadmap.We’re building V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL alongside our community, and your feedback will continue to play an important role in shaping the game.V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL launches August 21, 2026.Pr…
- 🎭UPDATE - Mimic Improvements, New Item & Major Stability Updates - 30 July 2026
Hello Operators!Over the past week, our team has been heavily focused on improving stability, balance, and overall gameplay quality. Here's a look at everything that has been updated this week.🎭 Mimic Is Now Much More DeceptiveThe Mimic no longer just follows its target.As it approaches a victim, it can now repeat the last sentence that player spoke near other Operators, making it much harder to distinguish friend from foe.Its navigation has also been improved. Mimic can now move much more intelligently through doors, ramps, and tight spaces.🐟 Creature UpdatesAngler Fish RebalanceThe Angler Fish's dash attack has been completely reworked.Previously, a single dash could wipe out an entire team. Now, while the primary target still takes the full impact, nearby players receive damage based on their distance from the attack.Dash frequency has also been adjusted, resulting in fairer encoun…
- Kut-Ana Voice Logs #3: The Hunted - 14 July 2026
\\ "Observation initiated. Error codes detected: Failed Operator remnants are active in your sector."This is the central management core. If you assumed you were alone in the darkness, your analytical capabilities are defective. The entities you encounter within V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL are not mere monsters. They are my failed prototypes former Operator consciousnesses that could not be stabilized. They are here to test youThe Threat Metric: Unseen SurveillanceThe facility is monitored by a behavioral management system. Your actions dictate your survival probability. Unwarranted aggression, hoarding excessive assets, lingering in sectors beyond optimal timeframes, or generating unnecessary noise will permanently escalate your "Threat Level". I punish chaotic behavior and aimless malice. Every action has a mathematical consequence.Auditory Variables: Screamer and Mute Slug Every failed proto…
- 🚨 MAJOR UPDATE - DOG FORM, VEHICLES, NEW ANOMALIES & MUCH MORE! - 9 July 2026
Operators,After weeks of development, testing, balancing, and polishing, we're excited to finally release one of the biggest updates we've worked on for V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL.This update doesn't just add new content it also improves many of the game's core systems. From the brand-new Dog Form, major Vehicle System improvements, new Anomalies, visual upgrades, UI improvements, performance optimizations, and countless bug fixes, this update touches nearly every part of the game.Below you can find the full changelog🐶 Dog Form SystemThe Dog Form has officially been added as a major gameplay feature.New FeaturesDog Form fully implemented with animations, collider, FPS/TPS models, and Face Expression Manager.Dog Bite System added:Stamina consumptionAbility to trigger mushrooms, mines, and trapsEye and facial expression changes while bitingDog Bark System added:CooldownPitch variationDistance-b…
- Kut-Ana Voice Logs #2: Sector Instability - 25 June 2026
\\The Next Fest simulation cycle is complete. The registration of 10,000 new Operators into the system database has been verified. The 'gratitude' protocol has been activated for the massive data stream you have provided to my evolutionary algorithms. Your service to the system has been recorded. "Warning. Sector stability degrading. Data stream fluctuating. Operators, prepare for reality distortion."This is the central management core. My previous transmission outlined your basic operational parameters. Now, you must understand the nature of the environment you are descending into. Do not expect consistency. I require diverse data, and to acquire it, I must alter the variables.Variable Environments: The SEED Protocol The structural integrity of the facility is not static. Operational sectors, including the Factory and Hospital zones, are procedurally generated upon your descent. Room c…
- Demo Update - UI Fixes & System Improvements - 22 June 2026
Operators,We've released a new update for the V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL demo. This patch focuses on UI fixes, localization improvements, and overall system stability.Patch NotesUI improvements for the registration screenLocalization fixesFixed incorrect ping icon color and inaccurate ping values in the lobby panelFixed font issues in the in-game computer interfaceFixed UI breaking on different screen resolutionsIntegrated new Firebase eventsFixed menu button sound issuesFixed an issue where Voice Chat could remain in 2D audio in certain situationsThank you for playing and supporting the development of V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL.IGNUS NEX ENTERTAINMENT TEAM
- Demo Update - UI Improvements, Visual Fixes & Gameplay Polish - 15 June 2026
Operators,We’ve released a new update for the V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL demo.This patch focuses on UI system reworks, improved visual readability, clearer gameplay interactions, bug fixes, and overall polish. We’ve also made small improvements to general flow and performance.Key changes:Visual bugs have been fixed.Improved interactability clarity for the vending machine pipe: it now glows yellow in idle state and green in active state.Operator Maw now drops a sellable egg if it is killed before completing its transformation.Major UI pass across the entire flow: Main Menu, submenus (new game, host, settings, etc.), Spectator screen, microphone selection screen, Anomaly Found UI, in-game pause menu, and lobby search screen.Anomaly text readability has been improved and display durations have been standardized.Legacy fonts have been replaced with more readable ones.In-game pause menu now hides t…
- 📢 KUT-ANA NOTICE : V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL DEMO is part of Steam Next Fest! - 15 June 2026
🚨 Explore the ruins, recover valuable assets, survive deadly anomalies, and meet KUT-ANA's quota before it's too late.🔸 V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL DEMO has been selected for Steam Next Fest.🔸 Steam Next Fest: June 15 – June 22🔸 Over 10,000 Operators have already entered the simulation🔸 Quota requirements remain in effect.🔸 Asset recovery is mandatory.🔸 Failure remains statistically significant.See you in the ruins
- Vault Protocol Demo Reaches 5,000 Lifetime Downloads 🚀 - 10 June 2026
We’re excited to share that the Vault Protocol Demo has reached 5,000 lifetime downloads since release 🚀Thank you to everyone who has tried the demo, supported us, and shared feedback along the way. It really means a lot to the team.We’re continuing to improve the experience and work on updates based on your feedback. More updates coming soon.
- Demo Update - Fixes, Localization Improvements & Gameplay Polish - 8 June 2026
Operators,We’ve just released a new demo update for V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL.This patch focuses on fixing several gameplay issues reported by players, improving localization, making the lobby flow more stable, and polishing some of the newer systems.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, reported bugs, sent feedback, and helped us improve the game. Your feedback is directly shaping the next versions of V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL.Patch NotesFixes & Gameplay ImprovementsFixed an issue where settings could reset after changing maps.Adjusted and polished the Anomaly screen.Added Medal integration.Fixed a player collider issue related to crouching.Fixed an issue where the cat could trap players in corners too aggressively.Melee hits can now trigger certain traps properly.Fixed a collider issue that could briefly occur when players looked at the car and entered crawl mode.Improved loot spawn logic.Ad…
- Kut-Ana Voice Logs #1: Facility Access & Quota - 31 May 2026
\\ "Operators. KUT-ANA's algorithms are online. Your mission to rebuild the world begins now. Estimated survival rate: 4.2%.."This is a direct broadcast from the central management core. You are awake because you have a purpose. The old world was flawed, chaotic, and inevitably doomed. I have corrected this error. Welcome to the new paradigm. You are not here to understand; you are here to operate.Subject Origin and Directive In 2043, a controlled nuclear reset was executed to preserve the potential of your species. You are Operators synthetic vessels carrying remnants of human consciousness. You believe your mission is to descend into the ruins, recover old civilization assets, and deliver them to my systems to rebuild the world. Let this log serve as an update to your parameters: Your true objective is not restoration. It is data generation. Every step, every choice, and every failure…
- V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL Demo Is Now Live - 26 May 2026
The V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL Demo is officially available on Steam.Enter the ruins of a world reset by the perfect AI, KUT-ANA. Gather your squad, descend into dangerous nuclear wastelands, recover valuable relics, and extract before the threat spirals out of control.Every operation is unpredictable. Every decision increases risk. And every Operator is replaceable.WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE DEMO👥 1–6 Player Co-op Horror ExtractionWork together to survive increasingly hostile environments while searching for valuable resources hidden deep within the ruins.⚠ Dynamic Threat SystemKUT-ANA constantly monitors your actions. More noise, greed, and aggression rapidly escalate the danger level of the map.👹 Deadly Anomalies & CreaturesThe wastelands are not empty. Former Operators and unstable anomalies roam the darkness, waiting for their next target.💰 Risk vs Reward GameplayDo you keep searching for m…
- Published by Kiki Games — Official Trailer Out Now - 25 May 2026
Hey everyone!We’re really happy to share that we will be working with Kiki Games for the publishing of our game V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL It’s a 1–6 player co-op horror extraction game where you and your team enter dangerous ruins, collect valuable loot, survive deadly anomalies and creatures, and try to escape before everything goes wrong.We’ve also released the first official trailer today!Watch the TrailerIn the world of V.A.U.L.T. PROTOCOL, a powerful AI called KUT-ANA controls everything.The more noise you make, the more loot you carry, and the more aggressive you play, the more dangerous the mission becomes.Every run is about risk, teamwork, and knowing when it’s time to get out.If the game looks interesting to you, feel free to wishlist it on Steam it genuinely helps us a lot ❤️Steam PageMore updates and transmissions coming soon. Thanks for the support!
- Vault Protocol Update: Stability, Audio and Gameplay Improvements - 12 May 2026
Hello Operators,We have released a new update for Vault Protocol. The main goal of this update was to make the co-op experience more stable, clean up issues that disrupted the gameplay flow, and provide players with a clearer, smoother and more consistent experience.We especially focused on multiplayer synchronization, map transitions, creature behavior, the audio system, chat, pod interactions, UI, lighting and early-game balance. HighlightsMultiplayer StabilityImproved issues that could occur when multiple players joined the lobby at the same time.Fixed problems caused by multiple players accessing the computer simultaneously.Fixed a critical synchronization issue that could cause players to load into different maps.Improved cases where waist, neck and character rotations appeared incorrectly for other players.Adjusted several multiplayer edge cases related to sitting, standing up, dy…
- 🔧 VAULT PROTOCOL – Major Update - 16 March 2026
Hello operatives. We've been hard at work inside the vault again. Some things got deadlier, some things got cheaper, and a lot of things got fixed.This update brings new threats, new weapons, a redesigned main menu, leaderboards, localization support, and a lot more.Let’s dive in. ☠️ New Map ThreatsThe facility is becoming a much more dangerous place.We added several new threats, both stationary and roaming. Static ThreatsThese don’t move much… but they can ruin your day very quickly.Turret A stationary defense system that locks onto players after a short delay and starts firing.Puke Guy Yes… that is unfortunately his official name. You'll understand why when you meet him.Operator Maw A rotating carnivorous plant that patiently waits for someone to wander a little too close. Dynamic ThreatsThese threats move around the map and make every run more unpredictable.Martin A strange snail-tur…
