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• Patch Notes·12 Jul 2026Official

  “Flesh & Steel” Update is LIVE NOW

  Hey everyone,THANK YOU!Since launching Saint of Chains, we’ve been reading your reviews, watching streams, checking reports, following discussions, and paying very close attention to how players actually move through this nightmare. Some feedback came from comments. Some came from reviews. And some came from watching players get cornered, lost, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated in ways we knew we could improve. So for this update, we went far deeper than ever before.The Flesh & Steel Update is now live, and it is one of the biggest mechanical updates we’ve made to Saint of Chains so far. It changes how combat feels, how healing works, how you manage inventory, and how you navigate the world.And it’s all based on your feedback.Game systems can be deeply connected and dependent on each other, so changing one core mechanic often means touching many other parts of the game. It took time to go through the code, test these changes, and make sure they improved the experience without breaking something else in the process.But we did it. All thanks to you. Melee Blocking & Enemy StaggerOne of the biggest pieces of feedback we received was that melee combat needed to feel more physical, more reactive, and more deliberate.With this update, you can now manually block incoming melee attacks.Blocking gives you a new way to survive when you’re cornered, low on ammo, or forced into close-quarters combat. It is not meant to turn Saint of Chains into an action game. You are still vulnerable. You still need to choose your moments carefully and manage your stamina.We also added enemy stagger reactions.Successful blocks can now stagger enemies, creating brief openings where you can decide whether to fight back, reposition, or run.The goal: Make melee feel heavier, more dangerous, and more satisfying without losing the survival horror tension.We know it took a while, but hey, we’re there! Melee blocking and enemy stagger became one of the core mechanics of the game, and a lot of time ...
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• Patch Notes·22 Jun 2026Official

  Update 1.1.0: Full Gamepad Support, Expanded Levels, Collectibles

  Hey everyone,First of all, thank you. Since launch, we’ve been reading your reviews, watching streams, checking reports, following discussions, and listening closely to what players felt as they went through Saint of Chains.Update 1.1.0 is absolutely one of the most important updates we’ve released so far.It directly addresses some of the biggest and most repeated feedback we received after launch: full gamepad support, early level structure, exploration, hand-holding, replayability, collectibles, puzzle flow, and overall survival horror feel.This update really changes how Saint of Chains feels to play.And for everyone who was waiting for gamepad support before entering the rot…It’s here. Full Gamepad Support is now availableFull gamepad support.This includes gamepad controls across gameplay, menus, puzzles, inventory, documents, and interactions. Yep, the full player experience.We also added gamepad keybinding support, so players can adjust the controller layout more comfortably based on how they prefer to play.On top of that, we implemented a dynamic gamepad UI icon system. This means the game now properly displays controller button icons where needed, making the experience clearer and more natural for gamepad players.Saint of Chains was always built as a love letter to classic psychological survival horror, and we know many players prefer experiencing this kind of game with a controller.Now you can.Slight Aim Assist for gamepad players We also added a light aim assist system for ranged weapons when playing with a gamepad.Aiming with a controller should now feel more manageable, especially during tense encounters where every shot matters, but not easy enough to make you feel safe. The first two levels have been significantly expandedBased on player feedback, we made major changes to the first two main levels of the game: The Apartments and The Sewers.Both levels have been significantly expanded and made more non-linear.The gameplay path has been revamped, the flow...
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• Patch Notes·16 May 2026Official

  Launch Update #1: Lighting, Weapons, Bosses, Puzzles & Survival Horror Polish

  Our first launch polish update is here, and we’re already working on what comes next.Hey everyone,First of all, thank you.The launch of Saint of Chains has been intense, emotional, and incredibly important for the two of us. We’ve been watching streams, reading feedback, checking reports, and listening closely to what players are experiencing inside the nightmare.This first launch update focuses on the clearest feedback we received: lighting, weapon feel, ammo balance, boss tuning, puzzle clarity, objective flow, visual polish, and overall quality-of-life improvements.The goal of this update is simple:Make Saint of Chains feel clearer, tighter, more polished, and even closer to the survival horror experience we wanted to deliver.Saint of Chains is still a retro psychological survival horror game about a desperate father, a demonic cult, symbolic monsters, limited resources, and a truth darker than the nightmare itself.But now, the rot should feel better.Launch Update #1 Patch NotesVisuals, lighting & atmosphereComplete ranged weapon re-skin / retexturing.Lighting has been retouched across every level, with a heavy focus on the initial areas based on player feedback.Cutscene lighting has also been retouched.Changed the door materials in the area where you find the axe.Vastly increased the distance between randomized scare sounds to reduce repetition and improve tension.Fixed an issue where the mask item did not appear visually when used.Survival horror balanceHeavily reduced ammo across all levels to strengthen the survival horror experience.Increased shotgun range and damage.Fixed shotgun ADS aiming animation.Drastically increased hunting rifle damage.Decreased hunting rifle reserve ammo to keep its power balanced.Combat & boss adjustmentsSchool boss balance adjusted.Sewer Boss Lockjaw was adjusted and given a longer delay before diving back into the water.Fly Boss charge attack nerfed.Fall damage tweaked to be more forgiving.Puzzles, progression & objectivesUnlocke...
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• Announcements·12 May 2026Official

  It's Out. Saint of Chains Is Live on Steam

  Ten years of building games, just the two of us. Saint of Chains almost didn't happen. But it did. And today, it's out on Steam.Our psychological survival horror game is about a workaholic father trying to save his wife and daughter from a demonic cult, only to discover that the truth may be darker than any monster. You’ll find heavy melee combat, limited ammo, cryptic puzzles, surreal rotting environments, bizarre symbolic monsters, and retro 2000s horror dread.We nearly didn't make it here. Bad calls, wrong turns, and a studio that came close to shutting its doors for good. Seeing your reactions, wishlists, comments, and support has meant the world to us.If it stays with you, leave an honest review. For a small indie studio, that's everything.Demo updatedThe demo has also been updated using all the latest polish we did on the full game, including: - New crosshairs- Save Points- Polished animations- Improved lightingand more.Thank you for walking this path with us. Play it. Share your thoughts. Leave a review if it leaves a mark.See you where the truth is heavier than chains.Bobby & Zhanko MystiveDev
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• Announcements·9 May 2026Official

  Descent Begins: Saint of Chains - May 12 - Gamepad Support NOTE

  The chains are finally breaking. MAY 12 is almost here. Hey everyone, The wait is over! Saint of Chains officially launches on Steam on May 12 at 5:30 PM UTC.We poured our absolute everything into this game. Building this psychological survival horror experience has been a massive journey for the two of us. A world filled with tension, dread, and a persistent feeling that something is deeply wrong. Seeing your reactions to the demo meant the world to us. Now, the full nightmare is finally ready.Before you step inside, we want to talk about something important. Gamepad Support.We know sitting back in the dark with a controller is the definitive way to experience survival horror for many of you. For launch day, we dedicated our entire focus to polishing the mouse and keyboard experience to make sure gameplay is as tight and immersive as possible. Full gamepad support is our highest priority right now. It will be the primary feature of our very first major update. We are actively working on it. We want to make sure the controls feel completely natural and responsive before we put them in your hands. Deeply appreciate your patience while we finalize this addition.This release marks the culmination of so much hard work, passion, and love for the horror genre.Thank you for walking this path with us. We cannot wait to watch your playthroughs and hear your thoughts. See you where the truth is heavier than chains. Bobby & Zhanko MystiveDev
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