Macabre News

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Macabre now launches on Friday 26 September 2025 at 3PM PDT[/h3][h3]
Launch times: [/h3]

• [p]3 PM PDT[/p]
• [p]6 PM EDT[/p]
• [p]11 PM BST[/p]
• [p]6 AM CST (Sat 27)[/p]
• [p]7 AM AEST (Sat 27)
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[h3]Price: USD $24.99 (regional pricing applies)
Launch offer: 10% Launch Discount. Don’t miss out! [/h3][p][/p][p]We had to wrestle the Rift into submission (classic anomaly), but the new date means you’ll have the whole weekend to dive in. From our small team in Australia, thank you for every wishlist and word of support. Early Access is how we finish Macabre with you. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What to Expect in Early Access[/h2]

• [p]Co-op stealth horror for 1–4 players[/p]
• [p]Adaptive monster that learns from you[/p]
• [p]Randomised maps, objectives, and intense scares every run[/p]
• [p]Progression that carrys forward across sessions[/p]
• [p]A bloody good time with mates![/p]

[p]This is the foundation of Macabre. We plan to continue refining and expanding it during Early Access. including new maps and biomes, additional monsters, continuously improved AI shaped by player interaction, fresh objectives, traps, crafting, roaming wildlife, and much more.[/p][p]After our successful Kickstarter, we were reminded just how central player feedback is to Macabre’s development. From the beginning, every decision we make has been influenced by players, through interviews, feedback forms, and hands-on testing. Early Access is the next step in that process. It gives us the opportunity to expand the community and bring even more voices into shaping the Rift.[/p][p]We are a small independent team, and your support means the world to us. Every wishlist, every bug report, every clip you share helps us build Macabre into the horror experience we imagine.[/p][p][/p][p]JOIN THE DISCORD[/p][p]FOLLOW US[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]It is the biggest milestone in our journey so far, and it holds the answer to the question everyone has been asking. "When Game?" We've also added lots of new info on our steam page about section so make sure you check it out![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Our Journey So Far[/h2][p]For anyone curious, this all began five years ago. My mate and I started working on Macabre late at night after our day jobs. We had no idea how to make a game, only a shared love for horror and multiplayer experiences, and the belief that we could figure it out.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Those early years were slow, full of experiments and mistakes, but we kept grinding away. Then came our Kickstarter. Thanks to the incredible support from thousands of you, we were able to quit our jobs and go full time. That support also allowed us to bring on another developer, which meant Macabre finally had a real team behind it.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Even with that momentum, we were still just three full-time developers and a handful of amazing freelancers helping us bring the Rift to life. In the past twelve months, we have achieved more than we did in the four years before. With the freedom to focus completely on development, our ideas finally became features, systems, and playable moments we could share with you.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It has been a long road filled with risk, sacrifice, and relentless work. Every wishlist, every message, every bit of feedback has made it possible for us to keep moving forward.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What Awaits in the Rift[/h2][p]For those new here, Macabre is a high-stakes co-op extraction horror where stealth is survival and no two runs are ever the same.[/p]

• [p]Maps shift, objectives change, and the monster adapts[/p]
• [p]Escape together or abandon your squad to save yourself. Trust is fragile, betrayal is easy[/p]
• [p]Guided by Banjo, you will scavenge, sneak, and improvise your way through collapsing Rifts[/p]
• [p]Every run is a gamble. Survive and extract your loot, or die and lose everything[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Looking Ahead[/h2][p]This trailer is not the end of our journey, it is the start of the next chapter.[/p][p]Early Access gives us the runway to keep building and evolving Macabre with you. We have new maps, monsters, puzzles, and systems planned, all guided by your feedback and play.[/p][p]We began as two friends who met through voice chat in DayZ. Today, we are still a small team of three, but with a global community that has made this dream possible.[/p][p]Thank you for walking this road with us. This is just the beginning.[/p][p]See you in the Rift,
Jay, Jake and the Weforge Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]New Build Live: aff8628869[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]G’day Riftwalkers,[/p][p]The day has finally come. Thanks to your support as early backers and Insiders, Alpha 3 is now live and ready for you to jump into. This is the first time many of you will be entering the Rift, and we cannot wait to see what you discover.[/p][p]Alpha 3 is our biggest step forward yet, with new missions, smarter AI, rebuilt comms, and plenty of polish to make the experience more immersive. It is a true milestone for the project, and it would not exist without your help.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s new:[/h2]

• [p]Procedural Mission System: Five new Primary Objectives of varying difficulty. More on the way.[/p]
• [p]AI behaviour and animation overhaul: Three difficulty levels. Smarter searches and clearer tells.[/p]
• [p]Big animation update: New cinematic deaths, new search animation, smoother transitions throughout.[/p]
• [p]Expanded Rift: New points of interest and outposts. Overhauled flora for an Australian bush feel.[/p]
• [p]Monster visual upgrade: Sharper silhouette, more detail up close, better readability in darkness.[/p]
• [p]In game VOIP rebuilt: Proximity and radio comms overhauled with the features you requested.[/p]
• [p]Performance and stability: Optimised scenes for smoother play. Fewer hitches and crashes.[/p]
• [p]Quality of life and polish: UI tweaks, new hints, improved prompts, and many bug fixes.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]How to Play[/h2]

• [p]If you supported the Kickstarter or Signed up as an INSIDER, you will have recieved a key via email. [/p]
• [p]Simply launch Steam, activate your key and install via “Macabre Playtest”[/p]
• [p] No Beta key/branch is required this time [/p]

[p][/p][h2]Share Your Experience[/h2][p]The best place to leave feedback, clips, or bug reports is in the private Alpha Rift channel on Discord. We will be hanging out there throughout the playtest, keeping an eye on your runs through the Rift.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Need Help?[/h2][p]If you run into any issues, please join our Discord and open a support ticket. Our team will be ready to help you out. [/p][p][/p][p]JOIN THE DISCORD[/p][p][/p][p]This is just the beginning. Every play session, every note, every idea you send us helps shape Macabre into the game we all want it to be. [/p][p]See you in the Rift.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Hello Riftwalkers, the wait is over. Macabre Alpha Test #3 is about to begin, packed with major updates and improvements shaped by your feedback. We can’t wait to see what chaos unfolds. Make sure you are in the Discord to grab the password and share your clips with the community![/p][p][/p]

• [p] 4:00 PM PDT (26 August - USA West Coast)[/p]
• [p] 7:00 PM EDT (26 August - USA East Coast)[/p]
• [p] 12:00 AM BST (27 August - UK/Europe)[/p]
• [p] 9:00 AM AEST (27 August - Australia) [/p][p][/p]

[p] *Playtest will run for 1 week. Approx. 10 GB download. [/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks to everyone who took part in the last two Alphas. Your feedback has been invaluable. Here’s a taste of what’s coming in Alpha #3: [/p]

• [p] New Procedual Mission System: 6 brand new missions to challenge your survival skills.[/p]
• [p] AI Behaviour & Animation Overhaul: introducing 3 difficulty levels for more dynamic encounters.[/p]
• [p] Environment Updates: expanded Rift with new points of interest and outposts.[/p]
• [p] Performance & Stability Fixes: smoother gameplay and fewer crashes across hardware.[/p]
• [p] Improved Monster Visuals. The monster has received a major visual upgrade, with more detail and realism.[/p]
• [p] And much, much more...
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[p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]This is still an early Alpha build, so please keep in mind: [/p]

• [p]Work in Progress. Expect bugs, missing polish, and performance hiccups. That is part of what you are here to help us improve.[/p]
• [p]Smarter AI. This test focuses on new behaviours, difficulty tuning, and expanded monster animations.[/p]
• [p]Small Team, Big Vision. Just three of us are working full-time to bring Macabre to life, and every insight you share makes a difference.[/p]
• [p]Your Feedback Matters. Be honest, be constructive, and know that your voice helps shape the Rift’s future.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for walking this path with us. You are not just testing, you are helping to create Macabre. 🙏

[/p][p]With nearly 6,000 members, our Discord server is the best place to connect with fellow fans, share your thoughts on the game, and get immediate support. It’s also where you’ll find access to the exclusive Alpha Rift channel, where we share development previews and discuss ideas with other Alpha playtesters. [/p][p]Join us here: https://discord.gg/macabre[/p][p] [/p][p]
It’s not too late to support the project and gain access to the Alpha! However, we want to set clear expectations for new backers:[/p][p] [/p][h3]Reasons to Support:[/h3]

• [p] Join 3,000 players already in the Alpha playtest.[/p]
• [p] Connect with fellow fans and share your feedback directly with the devs.[/p]
• [p] Gain early access to future playtests as new features are introduced.[/p]
• [p] Unlock exclusive cosmetics to showcase your role as an early supporter.[/p]
• [p] Support a dedicated indie team who value and listen to their community.

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[h3]Why It Might Not Be Right for You:[/h3]

• [p] If you’re expecting a polished, bug-free experience—this is an early Alpha designed for testing and feedback.[/p]
• [p] If you’re a content creator, please note this is a closed test. We’ll have early previews for creators closer to launch.[/p]

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[h3][/h3][p][/p][p]The Macabre demo is now offline, but not before over 100k games were played![/p][p]Thanks to everyone who played, streamed, or sent in feedback. You helped us make a massive leap in performance and stability. Early on, we uncovered several crash and performance issues across different setups.[/p][p]Because Macabre is built in Unreal Engine 5, we’re using some of the latest tools in game development. That’s exciting, but it also means we need broad testing to catch issues that only show up on certain hardware. Your support helped us track those down much faster than we could have alone.[/p][p]Thanks to your reports and logs, we patched key issues and reduced crash rate by 67%![/p][p]We’re now back in development, applying everything we’ve learned and preparing for the next big update.[/p][p][/p][p]Want to be part of Future tests? [/p]

• [p]Wishlist Macabre on Steam[/p]
• [p]Sign up for playtests
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[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thanks again for all the support. We’ll see you back in the Rift soon![/p]