Expedition to Madness

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• Announcements·29 Mar 2026Official

  The Demo Returns on May 15 — A New Lovecraftian Investigation Experience

  The public demo for Expedition to Madness will be available again on May 15.Over the last few months, I took the demo offline to rebuild one of the most important parts of the game: the investigation experience.Expedition to Madness has always been about cosmic horror, ancient gods, and exploring hostile dimensions, but the balance was not where I wanted it to be. Before, the experience leaned more heavily toward finding and extracting primordial energy, while supernatural investigation played a smaller role.That has now changed.The game is becoming much more focused on what makes this world special: investigating the presence of an ancient Lovecraftian entity, provoking responses, gathering evidence, and identifying what is really haunting each dimension. Energy gathering still matters, but it now supports the mission instead of defining it.What has changed?The biggest addition is a brand-new portable investigation scanner.Previously, many of the game’s systems lived as overlays inside the helmet, and most evidence was passive. You often had to wait for something to happen. I wanted investigation to feel more deliberate, more active, and more tense.The new scanner now puts those tools directly in the player’s hands and pushes the experience much further toward true paranormal field investigation.With it, you can:search for blood symbols with a UV scanner and analyze them for cluesdetect voices from beyond reality with an integrated directional sound scannerproject a distortion matrix to glimpse into overlapping dimensions and reveal hidden anomaliesuse synthesized tracking frequencies to locate disturbancesscan for primordial energy sources with a V-Radarnavigate using the map now integrated into the scanner itselfMoving these systems out of the visor and into a multi-use handheld tool has opened much more room to improve the overall evidence-hunting experience and gives the investigation loop a much clearer identity.A stronger Lovecraftian identityLast year I over...
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• Patch Notes·6 Feb 2026Official

  MAJOR DEMO UPDATE 0.2.60 — Systems Rework & Innsmouth Overhaul

  I’m happy to release MAJOR DEMO UPDATE 0.2.60, one of the most ambitious updates to Expedition To Madness so far.This update focuses on clarity, atmosphere, and systemic depth, with major changes to core gameplay mechanics, UI, environments, entities, and progression systems — while significantly improving performance.What’s new in Update 0.2.60🎨 Design & Visual ChangesNew Energyros designNew Upgrade Shop and Loadout terminalsMap Tablet redesigned to fully match the game’s vintage CRT aestheticNew Hexeract mission information map, shown before choosing your destinationMajor rework of Innsmouth — best experienced firsthand 👁️Updated tutorialEnergy Bars and Cubes redesigned and renamed as Tracers⚙️ Game Mechanics UpdatesEnergy Cubes removed from the HexeractInvocations simplified: You now only need to find the altar and select the ancient god you believe is presentSome jumpscares now trigger when Sanity drops below 70%🗺️ Map Room — Complete RedesignThe Map Room has been fully redesigned.You can now:See the final visual look of each dimensionTrack locked and unlocked dimensionsView unlock costsDiscover where artifacts can be foundUnderstand progression at a glance🧬 New Room: Entities ShowcaseA brand-new room dedicated to minor entitiesLearn about the creatures you may encounter during expeditionsFor the demo, two captured entities are available to study — observe them closely🌌 New In-Game EventsThe Old Ones are becoming more activeEvents are now personalised based on the ancient god present in the dimensionEach expedition feels more unique and reactive👁️ Monsters ReworkMimic behaviour improved — do not point your flashlight at itMajor entities can now detect your flashlightYes, this includes the Cyclops. Be careful.📡 Tablet Map ImprovementsMinor and major entities remain visible on the mapOnce revealed by the blue Energyro pulse, entities stay tracked🚀 Performance ImprovementsMain Hub performance improved by ~10%Innsmouth performance improved by ~20%This allowed the ad...
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• Patch Notes·21 Jan 2026Official

  MAJOR DEMO UPDATE 0.2.45 — Worlds variants & New Systems

  During the holiday season I was away with my family, but Expedition To Madness never stopped evolving. Today I’m happy to release Update 0.2.45, the largest demo update so far.This release focuses on depth, clarity, and replayability, introducing parallel versions of worlds, better player guidance, and new systems that push the experience further into cosmic horror.What’s new in Update 0.2.45New Guidance & Mission SystemA redesigned helmet-based guidance and mission systemClearer objectives and in-game indicators to support new players throughout their journeyParallel Realities & Difficulty ExpansionDifficulty levels above WHITE are now parallel realities / variants of the same worldEach variant introduces altered themes, rules, and atmosphereDemo-ready world variants include:Masked SecretsToddler PlayThe MonolithsCrucifixesNew DroneA brand-new Drone with updated functionality and gameplay impactUC13 ExpansionNew parallel realities added to UC13, increasing replayability and tensionAudio & Immersion40 new sounds for low-sanity tiersExpanded audio feedback to reinforce psychological pressureGameplay ImprovementsImproved inventory iteratorNew player hit detection systemIncreased radio communication range between playersFixes & PerformancePerformance optimisations across UV01, HUB, and UC13Fixes for helmet zoomMinor fixes to energy objects and physicsThis update is a major step toward making Expedition To Madness deeper, clearer, and more unsettling. As always, feedback is extremely welcome, your reactions directly shape the next realities.Thank you for playing, and welcome back to the madness.
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• Patch Notes·19 Dec 2025Official

  Patch 0.2.41 – Hub Overhaul, Map Systems & Sanity Rework

  Patch 0.2.41 brings a substantial step forward in both usability and atmosphere, focusing on exploration tools, immersion, and the long-term vision of Expedition To Madness.New Mapping & Exploration SystemsA new map interface now appears on the Hexeract wall. From here, players can study the current dimension, scroll through depth layers, and visualize:Known enemy positionsDiscovered Primordial Energy and Blue EnergyrosThe location of the Necronomicon once uncoveredIntroducing the Tablet Map, a portable version of the map system that can be carried during expeditions (uses 1 inventory slot).The drone can now automatically detect nearby Primordial Energy when passing very close to it, instantly revealing it on the map.Player Feedback & Sanity ImprovementsNew helmet informational messages now trigger when picking up tools from the Hexeract.Shadow Men have been reworked for better presence and behaviour.New mechanics activate when sanity drops below 50%, increasing tension and unpredictability.Additional visual and audio effects when the player is hit or when sanity deteriorates.Main Hub OverhaulThe Main Hub has been fully refurbished, aligning it more closely with the final narrative vision of the game.New Observation Deck added to the Hub.New textures, sounds, and ambient details throughout hub areas.T.O.D.D. has undergone maintenance… including improvements to its metal alloy.Visual & Audio EnhancementsLamps and lighting have been reworked across the entire game, with new lighting effects introduced.A large batch of new sound effects added to:Main HubUV01UC13FixesFIX: Resolved an issue where some decals were not displaying correctly in UV01 and UC13 maps. This update lays important groundwork for future systems while significantly improving clarity, atmosphere and player feedback.As always, thank you for descending with us.
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• Patch Notes·12 Dec 2025Official

  MAJOR UPDATE: Innsmouth emerges in the Demo

  The Innsmouth update is now live and available for free in the Expedition To Madness demo.Inspired by The Shadow Over Innsmouth, this major update introduces a new playable map focused on atmosphere, tension and relentless cosmic horror.What’s new in Innsmouth5 Parallel Dimensions tied to the town’s dark history2 New MonstersInnsmouth VillagerDeep One2 New Puzzles designed around exploration and environmental clues3 Cyclopean Monster Variants roaming when the wormhole becomes unstableNew Skitters adapted to the Innsmouth environmentInnsmouth Rats, spreading unease through streets and interiorsInnsmouth is a decaying fishing town where narrow streets, abandoned buildings and the constant presence of the sea create a sense that you are never truly alone.This update marks the second playable map in the demo and represents a significant step forward in the world of Expedition To Madness.Descend carefully - some towns are better left undiscovered.Note: If you are new in the game do not forget to play the tutorial!
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