Bendy and the Ink Machine Steam news

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• Review score89% positive
• Total reviews34,728
• Release dateApr 27, 2017
• DeveloperJoey Drew Studios
• PublisherJoey Drew Studios

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Joey Drew StudiosPublisher: Joey Drew Studios

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Bendy and the Ink Machine Steam news

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• Quality of Life 2.1.0 is here! - 31 August 2026

  We’ve made a host of quality of life updates and fixes to Bendy and the Ink Machine, including full Steam Deck verification. Sorry for the delay on full Steam Deck support over the last few days, we had a small hiccup on the Steamworks backend, but all is well and the game now launches 2.1 on Steam Deck! Take a look below at the patch notes! Update Steam Deck Verified Steam Cloud enabled Archives updated to contain the Projectionist and descriptions for other characters All chapters except Archives unlocked regardless of progress Resolved issue with black screen in the Archives Unity Upgrade to version 2022.3.62f2 Localisation/Text Traditional Chinese added and localisation for all languages reviewed and updated Fonts standardised to remove font changes mid-word (temporary measure while fonts are updated/new fonts sourced) Resolved issue where some text did not update localisation immed…

• Last chance! Don't miss out on 90% OFF! - 15 July 2026

  Less than one week left to celebrate the Steam Summer Sale with 90% off Bendy and the Ink Machine, the original hit indie horror game! Grab this game for an INKREDIBLE value! Dive deep into the horrors of the most famous creepy cartoon studio on earth and prepare for rubberhose creeps and twisted scares for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/app/622650/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Machine/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFdgaqefLdw Plunge into the ink with the Bendy® Summer Sale Bundle and get an extra 15% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/78458/Bendy_Summer_Sale/ Don't forget to Wishlist Bendy: The Cage! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663960/Bendy_The_Cage/

• Bendy Summer Sale Extends with 90% OFF! - 9 July 2026

  Celebrate the Extended Bendy Summer Sale with 90% off Bendy and the Ink Machine, the original hit indie horror game! Grab this game for an INKREDIBLE value! Dive deep into the horrors of the most famous creepy cartoon studio on earth and prepare for rubberhose creeps and twisted scares for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/app/622650/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Machine/ Plunge into the ink with the Bendy® Summer Sale Bundle and get an extra 15% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/78458/Bendy_Summer_Sale/ Don't forget to Wishlist the series finale Bendy and the Ink Factory! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2613150/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Factory/

• Steam Summer Sale is here! 70% OFF - 25 June 2026

  Celebrate the Steam Summer Sale with 70% off Bendy and the Ink Machine! Grab this game for an INKREDIBLE value! Dive deep into the horrors of the most famous creepy cartoon studio on earth and prepare for rubberhose creeps and twisted scares for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/app/622650/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Machine/ Plunge into the ink with the Bendy® Summer Sale Bundle and get an extra 15% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/78458/Bendy_Summer_Sale/ Don't forget to Wishlist the series finale Bendy and the Ink Factory! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2613150/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Factory/

• Steam Spring Sale is here! - 19 March 2026

  Celebrate the Steam Spring Sale with 70% off Bendy and the Ink Machine! Grab this game for an INKREDIBLE value! Dive deep into the horrors of the most famous creepy cartoon studio on earth and prepare for rubberhose creeps and twisted scares for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/app/622650/Bendy_and_the_Ink_Machine/ Spring into the ink with the Bendy® Spring Sale Bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/70884/Bendy_Spring_Sale/ Don't forget to Wishlist Bendy: The Cage! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663960/Bendy_The_Cage/

• Wishlist Bendy: The Cage - 13 February 2026

  Test your sanity as Henry descends into The Pit, a labyrinth of experimental rubberhose horror, set during the events of Bendy and the Dark Revival®. Condemned to the Keeper prison, survive mangled cartoon experiments and ink-born horrors set loose to devour you. Your mind is being invaded and corrupted. With all your strength to resist, master your axe in brutal melee: unleash deadly strikes, parry attacks, stomp heads, and dodge the dripping onslaught. Dive into the shadows for supplies as you seek the key to your escape. Find the maestro. Escape the prison. Fight the madness. Wishlist Bendy: The Cage now and lose yourself to The Pit! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663960/Bendy_The_Cage

• Bendy 9th Anniversary Bundle - 90% off Complete Collection (Ends Feb 17!) - 6 February 2026

  Happy 9th Anniversary, Bendy fans! 🛒 Grab the 90% Off Anniversary Bundle Now – Ends Feb 17! 🛒 Nine years of dripping ink, jump scares, and those creepy cartoon moments that turned innocent animation into something truly unforgettable. This INKCREDIBLE community has been the heart of it all since 2017, and we couldn't be more grateful. To celebrate properly, we're bundling every released Bendy game together at a huge 90% off.Inside the bundle:Bendy and the Ink Machine - the original horror classic that started everythingBendy and the Dark Revival - the sequel that took the nightmare even deeperBendy: Lone Wolf - the intense spin-off putting Boris front and center, which takes place during the Dark Revival cycle New to the world of Bendy? This is hands-down the best and most affordable way to jump in. Get caught up on everything so far, experience the unique horror vibe, and join a pass…

• Hotfix v1.5.1.2 - 25 October 2024

  Hi Everyone! Thanks everyone for sending reports of bugs or things that needed adjustments, and even suggestions. We've pushed the latest hotfix now which includes the following updates: Hotfox v1.5.1.2 Player can now move while using the Seeing Tool Removed FPS cap when vsync is off Resolved many Null References between loading chapters Remove Saving while in Chapter Select (Chapter Select does not save your progress, use Continue instead) Updated several floating models and decals Fixed several light sources that were on when they should be off Fixed several mode clipping or z-fighting issues Fixed soft lock spot in Chapter 3 where the player can get stuck Fixed many Null References when using the Lift in Chapter 3 Minor update to prop texture Fixed soft lock spot in Chapter 5 where the player can get stuck Update collision where the player can clip through models in various areas Re-…

• Hotfix 1.5.1.1 - 24 October 2024

  Hi there! We just pushed a quick hotfix to address 2 minor visual issues, as well as add in a new feature Fixed Chains holding the pallet in Chapter 2 Fixed Chains holding the pallet in Chapter 4 Added SKIP ability for Chapter 5 opening sequence SKIP In order to skip, you just need to press "Interact" twice to skip a sequence. So that would be "E" for example. This will help you get into the action sooner if you don't want to watch these sequences. Thank you! - Bendy Team

• Quality of Life Update - 24 October 2024

  Happy Halloween! We have been able to work on some much needed bug fixes as well as some minor adjustments throughout the game. While we were at it we decided to have some Halloween fun and include some spookiness to Bendy's universe. Ink Demon's Eve runs from October 23-31 every year. Patch Notes for v1.5.1 Updated the Chapter 2 Flooded Stairs Lever to become active sooner Added ability to skip the JDS Logo on launch Added a "Toggle Run" option Slightly Increased weapon range and attack radius Significantly reduced the length of the Chapter 5 Harbor Battle Removed the Store Button from the main menu (you can go to bendymerch.com though!) Updated the credits with Co-Creator Mike Desjardins Fixed several null references from spamming in the background Added some spooky stuff for Halloween Added a Halloween dedicated achievement With assistance from chazaswag, who helped locate issues in…

• Daily Deal - Bendy and the Ink Machine , 75% Off - 5 May 2019

  Today's Deal: Save 75% on Bendy and the Ink Machine™ !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time

• Bendy and the Ink Machine: Complete Edition is now available! - 26 October 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2Fc1642059a28fa8e278fdf17a11e7d668b384debe.png Bendy and the Ink Machine: Complete Edition is now available!

• GET CHAPTER 5 COMPLETELY FREE! - 6 September 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2Fff0b6fd6812e95fafa8cfe40fa3dd4b84ac88056.png AS A THANK YOU TO OUR PLAYERS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US WE'RE GIVING AWAY CHAPTER 5 FOR FREE ON STEAM ON OCTOBER 26TH!!! No action needed on your part. All you need is to own chapters 2, 3 and 4 on Steam BEFORE October 26th. Chapter 5 will automatically be yours on October 26th. For real! If you do not own Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapters 2-4, you can get them now through the BATIM Bundle at 20% OFF and recieve Chapter 5 completely FREE on October 26th, 2018!!

• Chapter 4 NOW AVAILABLE!!! - 1 May 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2F6bf7b8cf1b94f3ba989f1515b67ccfe26af885f0.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etEdLue8lvU

• Chapter 3 ENHANCEMENTS COMING SOON!!! - 15 April 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2Fefeadbe1edb589da1107332564cebc6df5c81c72.png Something's new in Chapter 3 soon!! Hurry! Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 3 on Steam NOW to see the original version before it’s gone forever! https://youtu.be/0BTAUS1VjYk The free update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready!

• Chapter 2 HUGE REMASTER COMING SOON!!! - 13 April 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2F14aabdbf6f0a894eb026cb10752325e94fc2df10.png Chapter 2 is going to be BIGGER and BETTER soon!! Hurry! Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 2 on Steam NOW to see the original version before it’s gone forever! https://youtu.be/sqpoX83qvmE The update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready!

• Chapter 1 is getting a GIGANTIC REMASTER THIS MONTH!! - 12 April 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2F53a73fff2cd91926cb6d0e5a01b63b6bbe3117eb.png Get Bendy and the Ink Machine Chapter 1 FREE on Steam NOW to see the original version before it's gone forever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ude-CIfV4 The update is coming when Chapter 4 hits! Be ready!

• Chapter 4 Arrives This April! - 12 April 2018

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2F0da9c2d07231b0ae5eba6716ce60c6a972be6bac.png The horror is just beginning. Check out the reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LW53FpTWw

• Happy Halloween! - 31 October 2017

  A very HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us here at TheMeatly Games. :) Here's something for all you amazing BATIM fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysjpJpoqrs

• Happy Halloween! - 31 October 2017

  https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F28575515%2F06c0cd058a60ec0d4f6b7357c405c5dd609484d6.png A very HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us here at TheMeatly Games. :) Here's something for all you amazing BATIM fans! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysjpJpoqrs

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