SHALTER-03

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• Announcements·7 Aug 2026Official

  Devlog #05 | Infrastructure - Cross-Platform Support

  Hello again everyone!We've been hard at work on the next major SHALTER-03 update, focusing on making every puzzle feel more dynamic while continuing to improve multiplayer, accessibility and overall game polish.This update introduces several entirely new gameplay systems, major lobby improvements, visual upgrades, new environmental effects, and a significant overhaul to our voice communication system.As always, thank you for all your feedback - it continues to shape the direction of SHALTER-03.NEW FEATURESChoose Your Own Disability: One of the most requested changes is finally here. Players can now freely choose their disability role in the lobby. Before the match begins, they can leave their seat to explore the lobby using Discover Mode, then simply sit back down to change their selected character. This gives groups much more freedom when planning strategies and solving puzzles together.Dynamic Puzzle Systems: We're currently developing 7 brand-new interactive puzzle mechanics that will appear throughout upcoming maps. Without revealing too much, these systems introduce new ways to interact with the environment using sound, resonance, pressure, wind, lasers and much more. Every map will combine these mechanics differently, making puzzle solving feel far less predictable.Dynamic Maps: Future maps are becoming much more interactive. Players will be able to influence puzzle progression using the equipment they carry, allowing different teams to approach the same puzzle in different ways depending on what they've brought with them.New Arc Weapon: We've also started working on a brand-new experimental weapon featuring powerful electrical energy effects. We'll reveal more about its gameplay in a future update.Liquid Physics: Potion bottles now contain real moving liquid. As you move, rotate or throw them, the liquid reacts naturally inside the bottle, making them feel far more believable.Loading Screens: No more staring at a black screen while waiting for levels to load....
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• Announcements·23 Jul 2026Official

  Devlog #04 | Gameplay Polish - Pushable Boxes and Potions

  Hello again everyone!Today we're back with another update for SHALTER-03, bringing a huge gameplay polish update filled with new mechanics, visual improvements, quality-of-life changes, and plenty of bug fixes.As always, if you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please let us know through our Discord or QA channels. Your feedback continues to shape the game and helps us improve every update.This patch focuses on expanding puzzle interactions, improving animations, polishing accessibility systems, making multiplayer communication more reliable, and delivering overall performance improvements.Thank you all for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy the update!NEW FEATURESNew Pushable Box System: Pushable Boxes have received a major redesign with brand-new models and improved interactions. Boxes can now be matched with their corresponding colors to activate various mechanisms throughout the level, creating more interesting and intuitive puzzle gameplay.Expanded Potion System: Every potion now has its own unique visuals and materials, making them much easier to recognize during gameplay. We've also added proper holding animations for potions and... let's just say you might not always want to throw them away anymore. 👀 Several potion visual effects have also been upgraded with smoother and more dynamic materials.Character Interaction Animations: Many interactive objects now have dedicated animations, including Potions, Valves and Eggs. Additional interaction animations are already in development.Voice Communication Improvements: The voice chat system has been significantly improved. You can now easily see who is currently speaking through the in-game interface, making team communication much clearer during cooperative gameplay. Several new voice effects have also been added and will continue to appear in future updates.IMPROVEMENTSAccessibility Improvements: The character assignment system has been improved and is now much more reliable. We've also continue...
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• Announcements·13 Jul 2026Official

  Devlog #03 | The Maze - Living Maze and Potion Rework

  Hello again everyone, today we have a bunch of fixes and major new features in the latest update for SHALTER-03!As usual, if you notice any new issues or you think there's anything else we're forgetting, please let us know over at our Discord or QA channels. We really appreciate your feedback!We wanted to prepare this patch to significantly enhance the gameplay experience, introducing a massive expansion to our Potion mechanics, major performance optimizations, and polishing our level layouts.Thank you all for your support, and we hope you enjoy a nice summer
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• Announcements·24 Jun 2026Official

  Devlog #02 | Potions and Voice - New Potions and Voice Chat

  Hello everyone!Here comes a major update for SHALTER-03, packed with new features, important bug fixes, and general gameplay improvements.We've been working hard to improve the puzzles, add new mechanics like potions, and resolve those annoying multiplayer synchronization issues. We'd also like to give you a little hint about what's coming next: we're working on a guided intro/tutorial sequence with voice narration that will welcome you when you first enter the game. This will help new players adapt to the mechanics and the world much more easily.Thank you so much for the amazing interest you showed during Next Fest
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• Announcements·14 Jun 2026Official

  The SHALTER 03 Demo Launches on June 15!

  Hello everyone!We've reached an important milestone for SHALTER 03, the asymmetric horror-puzzle game we've been developing with great care for a long time. The SHALTER 03 demo arrives on Steam for players on June 15!With this demo, we invite you into a mysterious and eerie world set deep underground. In this experience, where communication, trust, and teamwork are the keys to survival, every decision you make will carry great weight.Use Your Team, Not Your SensesSHALTER 03 offers a fresh take on the co-op puzzle experience with its unique gameplay built on communication and cooperation.In the demo, you'll be able to play as one of three different characters:The character who cannot see: They cannot directly see their surroundings and need their teammates' guidance in order to move forward.The character who cannot hear: They cannot perceive audio warnings and auditory cues, so they must track what's happening around them in other ways.The character who cannot speak: They cannot verbally convey the vital information they notice and must collaborate with teammates using alternative communication methods.Since every player has a different limitation, success is only possible by using your teammates' abilities correctly.A single piece of misunderstood information, or one delayed decision, can change the fate of the entire team.Demo Area: Underground StorageThe demo takes place in the underground storage of the SHALTER facility and offers one of the first glimpses of the atmosphere and puzzle structure you'll encounter in the full version.As you make your way through the dark corridors, you'll contend not only with mechanical puzzles but also with environmental threats. During your journey, you may suddenly find yourself trapped in a room that is rapidly flooding with water.As the water level rises, time runs out fast. Will you be able to communicate properly with your teammates and find the way out?What Did We Improve Before the Demo?To give players a smoother experienc...
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