The Last Werewolf News

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p][/p][p]As we head into 2026, I'm putting the finishing touches on a The Last Werewolf update and preparing to dive deeper into development for Silver Lake National Park.[/p][p][/p][p]I'll be aiming to organise some Twitch streaming again next year and show off some development work for the games. [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]The Last Werewolf Sale[/h2][p]For Steam's Winter Sale that's currently on, The Last Werewolf is 50% off!![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Major Update Coming in 2026[/h2][p]This major update will come in 2026 and will include:[/p]

• [p]New location[/p]
• [p]New characters to meet[/p]
• [p]New books to read[/p]
• [p]More conversations[/p]
• [p]and more![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Silver Lake National Park[/h2][p]As mentioned in previous announcements, Silver Lake National Park is the next project underway. It will be set in the same universe as The Last Werewolf, though this time we'll be following Ranger Logan as he navigates working at the national park, meeting visitors, and maybe even finding friendships... or something more. Peppered in will be flashbacks of his origin story so we can see how far he's come.[/p][p]I'm still in the early stages of development: designing characters, building the world, testing different aesthetics. If you'd like to follow along, feel free to jump into the Discord channel where I'll share some updates along the way.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Wooops... Missed a game-breaking collider! [/p]

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p]A new patch is live with the following changes:[/p]

• [p]Performance/File Size: Completed an optimisation pass to drastically reduce texture sizes, leading to a smaller overall game file; from 4.4GB to 3.2GB. Please let me know if you notice any unintended visual hiccups![/p]
• [p]Bug Fix: Addressed several reported collider issues, thanks to the Discord community for the reports![/p]
• [p]UI/UX: Made adjustments to improve compatibility with 21:9 monitors. Elements should now display correctly without being cut off or oversized. Please note that full native support for 21:9 is currently not planned, though we'll continue to try and make things appear nicer.[/p]

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[p]Hi all[/p][p]Sorry for the delay in addressing recent bugs.
This update fixes a handful of small problems reported since launch.[/p][p][/p][h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the UI would close when opening the pause menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed portraits not appearing in several conversations.[/p]

[h3]Chapter Two[/h3]

• [p]Fixed the toy overlapping with the journal in the inventory.[/p]
• [p]Day 2: Removed a dialogue reference to a token to prevent a new bug.[/p]
• [p]Day 3: Jim now correctly speaks to you after choosing “I’m still looking around.”[/p]

[h3]Chapter Three[/h3]

• [p]Prevented the campfire chat from restarting after returning from the cave.[/p]
• [p]Reading your book now displays the proper background behind the text.[/p]
• [p]Day 2: Stopped Tommy and Sam from triggering their conversation when pressing E anywhere in the scene.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Apologies for the delay in following up on queries, bugs, and news. While PAX Aus was amazing, I ended up with a nasty virus that lasted a few weeks. I'm only now bouncing back, so I have a lot to catch up on. Bug fixes are coming very soon![/p][p]A big thank you to everyone who supported the project throughout Early Access! And a huge thanks to Screenwest for their funding support, which allowed me to bring on some incredible artists and musicians, plus some helpful hands for narrative and programming fixes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Version 1.0 Out Now!![/h3][p]The Last Werewolf Version 1.0 is officially here! You can now play the complete main narrative from start to finish, with plenty of world-building along the way.[/p][p]But don't worry, this doesn't mean the game is abandoned. I'll still be fixing bugs and adding quality-of-life improvements to expand the world even further. I’ll be working on it when I can between work and other projects.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The Last Werewolf: Supporter Pack[/h3][p]For those who want to support the studio, I've launched a Supporter Pack DLC! As a thank-you, it includes:[/p]

• [p]Digital version of the official colouring book[/p]
• [p]Bonus booklets with in-game content[/p]

[p]You need the base game to purchase this DLC. The content is provided as PDF/PNG files outside the game. Check the store page for details.[/p][p][/p][p]**Please note: As digital versions of printable content are now available, be mindful that official copies of the colouring book are only available through our website or at events. Any copies sold elsewhere are unauthorised and don't support the studio.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h3]PAX Aus Wrap-Up[/h3][p]What an incredible event! I initially thought I'd been tucked away in a corner, but I was actually in a prime location and got to meet so many of you. A big thank you to all those who said hello and to the wonderful WA peeps who gave me some breaks.[/p][p]I was solo for most of the event, so I apologise if I didn't get to chat with everyone, especially during the busiest periods. Next time, I'm hoping to bring backup, though that's tricky when you're based on the other side of the country![/p][p]The support for Australian indie games was fantastic to see. I also ran a fundraiser for SANE Australia and raised $130. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed. [/p][p]The campaign is still open if you'd like to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/thelastwerewolfgame[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Colouring Book competition[/h3][p]I'm running a colouring book competition on Discord with several copies up for grabs![/p][p]How to Enter:[/p]

1. [p]Colour one of the competition images OR recreate it in your own art style[/p]
2. [p]Share your entry in our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/BBu4UmBTKX [/p]

[p]Prizes:[/p]

• [p]Australian entrants: Choose between a digital copy or a physical copy (posted to you)[/p]
• [p]International entrants: Digital copy[/p]

[p]Deadline: December 1, 2025[/p][p]We encourage you to share your entries on social media as well. Just remember to share your post with us.[/p][p]Want to purchase your own hardcopy? Visit our website: https://unnaturalfreaks.com/store/p/lachies-spooky-tales-colouring-book[/p][p]The digital version is also available as DLC on Steam as part of the Support Pack.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What's Next for the Studio?[/h2][p]With The Last Werewolf complete, I'm now focusing on the next project, aiming for Early Access in Q3 2026. [/p][p]When I first started planning the next game, I'd been telling people I was planning to dive into Greek mythology, but after PAX Aus, I've decided to do one more game in this universe before moving on. The universe name is still TBD, but the next game will be set in Silver Lake National Park, following Ranger Logan.[/p][p]What to expect:[/p]

• [p]Romance options (by far the most requested feature)[/p]
• [p]Continuing with mental health themes using supernatural creatures as metaphors[/p]
• [p]New characters alongside some familiar faces[/p]
• [p]New visual aesthetic and gameplay style (colour, lots of colour)[/p]

[p]More details to come as development progresses![/p][p]
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