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Total Chaos: New Game+ Free Update Now Available

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The nightmare does not end.[/h3][h3]It evolves.[/h3][p][/p][p]Today, Total Chaos receives its largest update yet with the launch of New Game+, a free update available now across PC and console.[/p][p][/p][p]This brutal remix of the original experience expands the story, introduces a terrifying new stalker enemy, and pushes players deeper into the nightmare of Fort Oasis.[/p][p][/p]
New Game+ Has Arrived
[p][/p][p][/p][p]New Game+ reimagines the first seven chapters of Total Chaos, twisting familiar locations into far more hostile gauntlets.[/p][p][/p][p]Each chapter now begins with a warning:[/p][p]Something has been unleashed.[/p][p][/p][p]At the center of this new mode is The Hunter, a relentless stalker that tracks your movements across the island. Once it finds you, there is no stopping it. Survival depends on speed, awareness, and quick decision-making.[/p][p][/p][p]New Game+ culminates in a brand-new final chapter:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Chapter 8 – Reckoning[/h2][p][/p][p]This new chapter expands the narrative and introduces a new ending that reveals more about Fort Oasis, its collapse, and the truth behind the protagonist’s descent into the island.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s New in the New Game+ Update:[/h2][p]• New Game+ mode remixing the entire campaign[/p][p]• Chapter 8 – Reckoning, a brand-new final chapter[/p][p]• The Hunter, a persistent stalker enemy[/p][p]• Expanded story content and alternate ending[/p][p]• New enemy-specific death animations[/p][p]• New locations throughout Fort Oasis[/p][p]• Retro Tyler Voice Option from the original DOOM II mod[/p][p]• 4 additional save slots (8 total)[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Additional Improvements Since Launch
[p][/p][p]Since Total Chaos launched on consoles in November, the team has continued improving the experience through multiple updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Recent improvements include:[/p][p]• Improved framerates in Performance mode[/p][p]• Expanded language support including French, German, Spanish (LatAm), Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese[/p][p]• Controller vibration support[/p][p]• Numerous gameplay fixes and quality-of-life improvements[/p][p]• Combat and AI balancing updates[/p][p]• Improved destructible environment feedback[/p][p]• Expanded stun mechanics for several enemies[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These updates are available now for all players

Total Chaos is available now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Physical PlayStation 5 edition is also available through Atari, Infogrames, and Clear River Games.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Buy the PS5 Physical Edition

Stay up to date with Total Chaos by following @PlayTotalChaos and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter/X. Join the Apogee Discord to connect with other survivors, share your stories, and prepare for what comes next.[/p][p][/p][p]The island is always watching.

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Total Chaos New Game+ Arrives March 16

[p][/p][h2]You have a little longer to prepare.[/h2][p][/p][p]The New Game+ update for Total Chaos will now launch on March 16 across all platforms as a free update. This additional time allows us to ensure full parity across all platforms and deliver the most brutal and unforgiving version of Total Chaos to every player at the same time.
[/p][h3]The Nightmare Evolves[/h3][p][/p][p]New Game+ expands Total Chaos with new story content, unexplored locations, and an alternate ending that pushes the descent into Fort Oasis even further.[/p][p][/p][p]Familiar chapters return, but they are no longer the same. Locations have changed. Encounters are more aggressive. Resources are brutally scarce. Hesitation is punished.[/p][p][/p][p]This mode is not designed for comfort. It is a deliberate escalation meant to test everything you learned and punish everything you did not.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Something Has Been Unleashed[/h3][p][/p][p]A persistent stalker known only as The Hunter will track your every move.[/p][p][/p][p]There are no safe zones.[/p][p]There are no scripted encounters.[/p][p]Once it finds you, there is no way to stop it.[/p][p][/p][p]Survival depends on speed, awareness, and decision-making under pressure.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Chapter 8: Reckoning[/h3][p][/p][p]New Game+ culminates in a brand-new final chapter and a new ending that expands the truth behind Fort Oasis, the forces that consumed it, and what your journey ultimately meant.[/p][p][/p][p]The nightmare does not end.[/p][h3]It evolves.

New Game+ arrives March 16 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass...[/h3][h3][/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Stay up to date with Total Chaos by following @PlayTotalChaos and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter/X. Join the Apogee Discord to connect with other survivors, share your stories, and prepare for what comes next.[/p][p]

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Total Chaos New Game+ Arrives March 2

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]You thought it was over?[/h2][h2]It was only the beginning.[/h2][p][/p][p]On March 2, Total Chaos receives its most brutal update yet. New Game+ reimagines the entire experience with new story content, new locations, a new ending, and a relentless new enemy that will hunt you across Fort Oasis.

[/p][h2]Something Has Been Unleashed[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]New Game+ unlocks after completing the game. From the moment you return to Fort Oasis, every chapter begins with a warning. The island is no longer the same. Something is stalking you.[/p][p][/p][h3]This enemy is known only as The Hunter.[/h3][p][/p][p]It does not patrol. It does not follow rules. It adapts.[/p][p]Once it finds you, there is no way to stop it.[/p][p][/p][p]There are no safe zones. No scripted encounters. No comfort.[/p][p]Only the constant pressure of being watched.[/p][p][/p][p]Survival depends on movement, awareness, and instinct. The longer you hesitate, the closer it gets.

[/p][h2]A Familiar Nightmare, Twisted[/h2][p][/p][p]The first seven chapters of Total Chaos have been transformed into far more hostile gauntlets. Familiar locations have changed. Routes are less predictable. Encounters are more aggressive and less forgiving.[/p][p][/p][p]Resources are brutally scarce.[/p][p]Mistakes are permanent.[/p][p]Every decision matters.[/p][p][/p][p]This mode is designed to push players to their absolute limits. It is meant to test everything you learned and punish everything you did not.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Chapter 8: Reckoning[/h2][p][/p][p]New Game+ culminates in a completely new final chapter that expands the story and leads to a new ending.[/p][p][/p][p]Reckoning reveals more about Fort Oasis, the forces that consumed it, and the true meaning behind your journey.[/p][p][/p][p]The nightmare does not end. It evolves.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Game+ arrives March 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass...[/h3][h3]
[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Follow the descent.[/p][p]Stay up to date with Total Chaos by following @PlayTotalChaos and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter/X. Join the Apogee Discord to connect with other survivors, share your stories, and prepare for what comes next.[/p][p][/p][p]The island is always watching.

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Total Chaos: New Game+ & PS5 Physical Pre-Orders Unleashed

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]🎬 Watch the new Accolades Trailer, featuring glowing praise, grotesque visuals, and a haunting remix of “Catharsis” by legendary composer Akira Yamaoka
[/p][h3]The descent isn’t over…[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]A brutal New Game+ mode is coming early 2026, injecting fresh narrative content, persistent inventory, and a deadly new stalker-type enemy called The Hunter... designed to terrify even seasoned survivors.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Alongside that announcement, Total Chaos’ Physical Edition for PlayStation 5 is available to pre-order today for $29.99 in partnership with Atari and Infogrames via Atari.com and various retailers. Physical release is expected in Q1 2026.

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Originally an award-winning DOOM II mod, Total Chaos has evolved into a fully standalone survival horror experience with claustrophobic tension, methodical combat, grotesque enemies, and bleakly beautiful visuals.[/p][p][/p][h3]New Game+ includes:[/h3]
  • [p]A deadly new stalker: The Hunter[/p]
  • [p]Persistent crafting recipes & gear from your original playthrough[/p]
  • [p]Added story layers and new horrors to face[/p][p][/p]
[h3]Stay updated on all things Total Chaos and future Apogee titles.[/h3][p]Follow @PlayTotalChaos and @Apogee_Ent for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and horror fuel.[/p][p]Join the official Apogee Discord to chat with devs, share your gameplay, and hang out![/p][p]
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Patch 1.035

  • Autosaves added by keys in Crossroads if trying to complete it while insane
  • Players can no longer fall out of service elevators
  • Reduced flash on firing Revolver
  • Fixed geometry bugs in Forgotten
  • Fixed problem where incorrect items were spawning in Survivalist mode
  • Increased LOD bias distance to reduce pop-in
  • Glares now throw projectiles back
  • Screamer sounds stop when it dies
  • Fixed fog issues in Chapter 7
  • Ammo no longer continuously spawns in Forgotten boss fight arena