Still Wakes the Deep News

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest is a surprise bit of submechanophobia-inducing DLC that's washing ashore next week

There are two reasons you shouldn't watch the trailer for Still Wakes the Deep's just announced DLC Siren's Rest. The first is that, well, it'll probably spoil at least some of the events of the base game given that the expansion is set more than a decade on. The other is for the subset of you that have just the worst case of submechanophobia, because the trailer is absolutely full of man-made objects under water. You've been warned, don't come crying to me if you don't heed me, I'll just say I told you so.

In a world where horror games are a dime a dozen, Still Wakes the Deep managed to rise above the tides. Perhaps I'm slightly biased - I am Scottish, after all - but The Chinese Room's eerie oil rig-set misadventure had its hooks in me from start to finish. As someone who's far too excited about Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, The Chinese Room's most recent outing proved that they can make truly great videogames and, quite honestly, sparked some hope that Bloodlines 2 can be the horror epic I'm hoping for. But, ahead of the vampire RPG's release, Still Wakes the Deep is getting a new DLC, aptly entitled Siren's Rest.

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Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest - New Paid Story Expansion Awakens June 18

[h2]The Chinese Room and Secret Mode are proud to announce the next installment of the triple BAFTA award-winning narrative horror, Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest - releasing on June 18th, exactly one year after the original game’s launch.[/h2][p][/p][p]Over a decade has passed since the Beira D incident. Now a groaning steel catacomb interred in the inky depths of the North Sea, the families of those workers who vanished without a trace want answers. They want the truth. [/p][p][/p][p]You are Mhairi, the leader of an expedition dive, determined to answer those questions and finally lay the mystery to rest.[/p][p][/p][p]But there are things lurking in the depths that even the sea cannot claim…[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Seeing the reaction from our community to Still Wakes the Deep has been incredible, and it is an honour that we’re able to continue the story in this brand new expansion, priced at £9.99/$12.99/€12.99 on Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox via PC and Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. [/p][p][/p][p]Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest will also be available to pre purchase here on Steam, from 6pm BST today.[/p][p][/p][p]Having Still Wakes the Deep installed will be required to play the Siren’s Rest expansion, and we highly recommend completing the base game first to get a complete picture of the story. Yet to delve into the Beira D? Now is a perfect time to do so, with Still Wakes the Deep currently available at 50% off, and Siren’s Rest having a 15% pre-purchase and limited-time launch discount, exclusively on Steam. We also have a bundle for both the base game and Siren’s Rest, which can be pre-purchased at 6PM BST for further savings.[/p][p][/p][p]In addition, we’re pleased to announce we’re hosting a one week fan art competition in the Secret Mode Discord, where three lucky winners will receive keys for Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest and the best entry will also receive a cassette player and cassette of the Still Wakes the Deep soundtrack! Join the server to find out more.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]What do you think you’re going to find under the sea? Are you prepared for the new tales and terrors that await? Let us know in the comments below. 🌊[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Oil Strike ‘75 is One Year Old!

As you know, Cadal doesn’t celebrate birthdays, but we do! One year ago today, Sumo Digital Academy released their oil rig management game, Oil Strike ‘75, into the world.

Oil Strike ‘75 became a companion title for Still Wakes the Deep - have you tried it yet? You can do so here*. Set before the events on the Beira D, and was secretly released just before the main game. Learn what it takes to be a rig manager like Davey Rennick as you drill deeper into the North Sea for oil and treasure.

The team over at Sumo Digital Academy released four Dev Diaries of how they brought the simulator to life. You can find part one and two here, and three and four here.

*worker safety from terrifying lovecraftian horrors and oil leaks is not guaranteed.

Still Wakes the Deep’s Awards (so far)

Ever since we launched Still Wakes the Deep nearly one year ago, we have been blown away by the reception it received. From glowing reviews by the media and content creators experiencing the demise of the Beira D alongside their chat, all the way to every single review and comment made by our incredible players, including you reading this right now - it has truly been heartwarming.

What made us even happier were the awards that we were not only nominated for, but won! While there are still some award ceremonies to come in the following months, we wanted to take the time to celebrate the successes Still Wakes the Deep has had over the past year with you. After all, a game is nothing without its players.

[h2]The awards Still Wakes the Deep has won:[/h2]

BAFTA:

New Intellectual Property
Performer in a Leading Role (Alec Newman as Caz)
Performer in a Supporting Role (Karen Dunbar as Finlay)

NYX Awards:

Xbox Best Horror Game (Grand Winner)
Xbox Best Art Direction (Grand Winner)
Xbox Best Narrative (Grand Winner)
Xbox Best Audio Design (Gold Winner)
Creature Design (Grand Winner)

TIGA:

Heritage in Games
Audio Design

Horror Game Awards:

Best Indie Horror Game
Technical Achievement

NAVGTR: Use of Sound
Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Sound Design
Xbox Excellence Award EDGE Magazine:Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz)
New York Times: Best Games of 2024
Smash Jump: Best Horror Game

[h2]The awards Still Wakes the Deep has been nominated for:[/h2]

BAFTA:

Artistic Achievement
Audio Achievement
Narrative
British Game
Performer in a Supporting Role (Michael Abubakar as Brodie)

Golden Joysticks:

Best Audio Design
Best Supporting Performer (Neve McIntosh as Suze)

DICE:

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Outstanding Achievement in Story

MCV/Develop:

Audio Innovation of the Year
Narrative Innovation of the Year
Campaign of the Year

TIGA:

Creativity in Games
Action and Adventure Games

UKIE:

Best UK PC Game
Best UK Console Game
Best UK Game of the Year

NAVGTR:

New IP (Adventure)
Lead Performer (Alec Newman as Caz)

Horror Game Awards:

Horror Game of the Year
Best Performance (Alec Newman as Caz)

Music and Sound Awards:

Best Sound Design in a Video Game
Best Vocal Performance in a Video Game (Alec Newman as Caz)

Debug Indie Game Awards: Best Voice Acting
DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year): Best Horror
G.A.N.G: Best Ensemble Cast Performance
IGN: Best Horror Game
Gameluster: Goldilocks Award for Excellence in AA Gaming

Thank you all so much for your continued support. We are truly honoured to receive these awards, and wouldn’t be able to achieve this without you.