Kiipluu

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• Announcements·25 Jun 2026Official

  Three detection ideas we want your take on

  We are looking at three possible changes to detection in Kiipluu and want feedback before deciding on any of them. First, smell. A few players suggested adding it as a detection layer for the Na'Ush. We talked about this earlier in development too, around wind direction and hunting, a hunter downwind of an animal gives himself away before he is close. The same idea could work with an enemy warrior downwind of you, picking up your scent before seeing or hearing you. We left it out because it seemed too complicated to build properly. The suggestion brought it back.Second, hiding in the dark. A number of demo players seem to think they can hide in shadow. There is no such mechanic right now, darkness does not affect NPC vision at all. We could add it, but most of the game does not take place at night, so it would barely come up. An alternative we are weighing is hiding up in trees, which would work during the day what could balance hiding in the dark during the night, or could be alternative.Third, UI. We have kept the interface minimal on purpose, but several players have asked for something closer to Thief, a clear indicator of whether you are hidden. Right now there are small cues instead, heartbeat gets louder, a slight color shift, the screen edges darken a little.Before the questions, here is how detection works right now.How detection works right nowPlayer detection NowWhen we started, NPC player detection worked the way it does in most stealth games. If you are in cover or you're not visible, if you run NPC will hear from further away, if you sneak then you are silent, and we made several-tier vision system. Darkness does not affect NPC vision. We also added “look around” for guards, so they would give a clue before doing that and then look around.Problems:·      We noticed that several-tier vision system is already complicated for people to understand. Of course the real reason might be that demo just throws player into encounter without too much explanation a...
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• Patch Notes·5 Jun 2026Official

  We Watched From the Shadows

  We watched from the shadows.Events, streamers, players at Nordic Games - we saw everything. We saw you die in ways we didn't intend. We saw confusion where there should have been tension. We saw you drag a body across the ground in total silence, which was either deeply immersive or a glitch. (It was a glitch)So we went back in. Here's what we fixed.What's new and improved:NPC damage reactions - Enemies now respond to being hit the way you'd expect something alive to respond. They feel it.Credits - Yes, finally. The people who built this world have names.Hints and lore during loading screens and death - You will die. You already know this. Now something useful happens while you wait.Subtitle UI improvements - Cleaner, more readable. You shouldn't have to squint at a Neolithic campfire scene.Improved enemy AI - Na'Ush warriors were occasionally dancing instead of attacking. We were embarrassed. Fixed. Bowmen are also smarter now. You've been warned.Inventory bug fix on loading - sometimes you loaded in holding two weapons. Sometimes nothing. Neither is ideal when something is trying to hunt you.Sound bug fix when dragging bodies - The silence was unsettling. It's been corrected. Dragging is now as unpleasant as it should be.Subtitle UI bug after restart - Fixed. Restart all you like.Other bug fixes - The kind that don't get headlines but matter.The demo is still brutal. That's intentional. But now it's brutal on our terms, not because something broke.Thank you for playing, for streaming, and for dying loudly enough that we could hear it. And write reviews!The NIEKO team
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• Announcements·2 Jun 2026Official

  Bows & Arrows in Kiipluu | Devlog #3

  🏹 Bows & Arrows in Kiipluu Surviving in Kiipluu isn't just about hiding in the shadows, sometimes you need to strike from a distance.Our bow system features four unique arrow types, each designed for different situations:🍃 Leaf-Shaped Arrow – A reliable, all-purpose arrow for everyday encounters.🩸 Bleeding Arrow – Causes enemies to bleed over time, making every hit count.☠️ Poison Arrow – Delivers devastating damage and can take down dangerous enemies quickly.🪨 Blunt Arrow – ideal for hunting wildlife and creating distractions Stamina MattersDrawing a bow requires focus and endurance. While aiming, your stamina drains rapidly. As your stamina decreases, your aim becomes less steady, making every shot more challenging.Every Shot CountsNot all hits are equal.Leg shots deal the least damage.Chest shots are more effective.Headshots deal the highest damage.But be careful - missing a shot isn't always harmless. Alert enemies may hear an arrow fly past and start searching for the source.Hunt, Survive, Stay HiddenBows are essential for hunting animals that are too fast or dangerous to approach in melee combat. They also allow stealthy players to eliminate threats from a distance without exposing themselves.With proper planning and the right ammunition, even heavily guarded enemies can be taken down before they have a chance to react.Craft Your Own ArrowsResources found throughout the world can be used to craft new arrows at crafting tables, allowing you to prepare for different situations and adapt your strategy.Which arrow type would you choose for your survival journey?🏹 Wishlist Kiipluu on Steam and follow development for more updates!
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• Announcements·20 May 2026Official

  Kiipluu Dev Blog #2 – NPC Vision in Kiipluu

  How Enemy Vision Works in Kiipluu One of the biggest challenges in stealth games is making enemy detection feel tense without feeling random.For Kiipluu, we wanted players to constantly think about distance, movement, terrain, and positioning instead of simply asking:“Am I hidden or not?”That led us to building a layered NPC vision system. Different Detection Zones Enemies react differently depending on how close you are and how exposed you become.At longer distances, enemies mostly react to movement. If you crouch and move carefully, you can stay unnoticed even relatively close to them.As you get nearer, stealth becomes less forgiving.Bushes, terrain, shadows, and visibility start playing a much larger role. Moving carelessly or standing in the wrong place becomes much more dangerous.At direct range, enemies can both see and hear you clearly. Running, fast movement, and noise become difficult to recover from once you are detected.And if you get extremely close, even bushes stop being reliable protection. Awareness Behind Enemies We also added a small awareness zone behind NPCs.Not because enemies literally have eyes in the back of their heads, but because sneaking directly behind someone should still feel risky and tense.That uncomfortable feeling of: “Okay… Someone might be behind me.”was something we wanted to preserve. Stealth Should Feel Uncertain A lot of stealth systems eventually become predictable once players fully understand the rules.Our goal with Kiipluu is slightly different.We want players to understand the systems enough to learn from mistakes, while still feeling vulnerable during encounters.Stealth should reward observation and patience, but there should always be tension when moving through enemy territory.We would love to hear your thoughts after watching the video. Watch the video below for a deeper look at how NPC vision currently works in Kiipluu.
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• Patch Notes·4 May 2026Official

  Kiipluu Demo Update — New Features Are Live

  Kiipluu Demo Update — New Features Are Live What’s New in the Demo Hunter Sight You don’t get stronger — you start to understand. See what matters. Miss nothing. But the decisions are still yours. New Types of Arrows More options, more risk. Every shot counts. Miss, and it’s over. New Inventory UI Cleaner. Faster. No fighting menus while trying to survive. Animals in the World You’re not alone out there anymore. Hunt… or be distracted at the worst possible moment. Improved Animations Movement feels tighter, more grounded. Every action carries weight. Combat Animation & Feel Improvements Still not a power fantasy. But now, when things go wrong - it feels exactly as brutal as it should. A Lot of Bug Fixes Less frustration from the game. More pressure from the world. We Need Your Feedback This update changes how the game feels. Now we need to know:Does Hunter Sight help… or reveal too much?Do the new systems make survival clearer… or easier?Where did you die — and why?👉 Join our Discord, share your experience, and tell us what works (and what doesn’t).
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