Casting Whispers News

[p]Objectives have been updated in key areas where players regularly struggle to know what to do next. This still won't always tell you exactly what to do, but it should be easier to have a rough idea. This is in response to a couple specific spots being a little too ambiguous.[/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes:[/h2]

• [p]CRITICAL BUG FIXED: Using the ball of light while underwater during the drowning sequence should no longer ever trigger a stuck white screen.[/p]
• [p]CRITICAL BUG FIXED: The player should no longer be able to avoid being hit by the train.[/p]
• [p]FIXED: The "Hold to Interact" reticle should no longer ever get permanently stuck on the player's viewport.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Upcoming Fixes & Known Issues:[/h2]

• [p]TO FIX: Currently there is a rare crash that can happen during the finale of the game. It is triggered if Liam is not present during the confrontation (for story reasons I will not spoil here), and you start to experience repeating hallucinations. I am working to fix this as my top priority and my apologies to anyone who experienced it while playing the end of the game, as I know this is a particularly painful crash. While I investigate this elusive crash, I recommend using the rebar next to where Victoria is sitting to progress the finale when the entity is taunting you. This crash can only happen while on the path to the bad ending.[/p]
• [p]TO FIX: Phone UI can get stuck on the screen or have looping ringtone if the player brings up their menu during certain moments.[/p]
• [p]TO FIX: Opening the menu while in a dialog can unlock player moment, which can result in a sequence break if the player wanders away during the conversation. If you are able to move during an active dialog choice, it is recommended you remain at that location until the dialog is finished.[/p]
• [p]TO FIX: Frequent hitches & bad VRAM usage. This is going to be an ongoing effort to optimize and will likely be resolved over a series of small patches.[/p]

[p]Thank you to everyone who has been playing! It's been so much fun to see everyone's reactions, the way people love to dive into the deep lore, and to see people enjoying the mystery I worked so hard on! For those of you who have had difficulties with the bugs or performance, I hope my continued effort to update and fix the game makes you feel seen and heard! I read every review and I deeply appreciate all of the players![/p][p]Thank you![/p]

[p]Scare up new games for your Halloween playlist with Steam Scream Fest! I’m happy to announce that Casting Whispers is part of the fourth edition of Steam’s annual celebration of all games that go bump in the night.[/p][p]From October 27 at 10:00am PDT until November 3 at 10:00am PDT, you can enjoy a 10% launch discount on Casting Whispers. If you’re a fan of immersive mechanics, psychological narratives, and cosmic horror, this is the scare for you.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Try out the free demo and delve into the horrors of Casting Whispers during Scream Fest![/p][p]
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[p]This small patch was implemented to fix a handful of bugs that players experienced during the first day of launch. Here's a list of the bug fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed a bug wherein the player could get the Good Ending epilogue after triggering the Bad Ending while on the Good Ending path.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused old invalid objectives from earlier in the game to linger into the finale.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a potentially confusing typo in the "fishing trophy" objective.[/p]

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[p]Casting Whispers is out now on Steam! In this first-person psychological horror game, sound is your greatest tool… and your best hope for survival. Step into the shoes of Victoria, a lab assistant working in the field of psychic and mental psychology known as Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP), to investigate the paranormal events that plague the city of Corburgh in 1960s America. Use the Listening mechanic to press forward, solve puzzles, and ultimately uncover the cosmic horror that lies in wait.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]I’m Lantern Bay, and I’ve been working on Casting Whispers as a solo developer for the last few years. I used my experience working on sound design for video games to create a unique, atmospheric new entry in one of my favorite genres. When every instinct tells you to run, when shadows encroach, and when your other senses may betray you, do you dare to trust in the darkness and listen for the way out?[/p][p]Get ready to fall into the darkness of Corburgh this Halloween by buying Casting Whispers today. You can also try the free demo for a taste of terror![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]About Casting Whispers[/h3]

• [p]First-Person Psychological Horror: Sound is your only hope for survival in this first-person psychological horror game. Investigate the mysteries of an apartment block in 1960s America terrorized by a cosmic horror, as you try to save your lost mentor… and yourself.[/p]
• [p]Enter Corburgh, 1961: Step into an old American city haunted by its past and unexplained entities. The environmental and narrative designs of Casting Whispers are inspired by Americana and Lovecraftian tales. What secrets lie in the shadows of this old industrial city?[/p]
• [p]Investigate Paranormal Phenomena: A malevolent entity stalks the darkness at the Professor’s apartment. Make discoveries, piece together the full mystery of Professor Henry’s disappearance, and survive that which hunts you. [/p]
• [p]Listen For The Truth, Listen For Survival: Shut your eyes, calm your mind, and listen to the darkness. The Listening feature can be used to eavesdrop on secret conversations behind doors, find hidden mechanisms, and hear that which cannot be seen.[/p]
• [p]Explore Multiple Endings: This single-player linear narrative unfolds across 6–8 hours of gameplay, with multiple endings that can be unlocked depending on chance or your own choices. How many endings will you dare to find?[/p]
• [p]Behold Sounds of Terror: Music by Ed Lima, violin solos by Kim Levin, full voice acting by union talent, and original sound design by Lantern Bay combine to deliver a terrifying soundscape that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Taking inspiration from film noir, Bernard Herman, and 1960s cinema, the soundtrack was recorded with era-appropriate equipment while incorporating modern synthetic elements during more surreal moments.[/p]

[p]Thank you to everyone who discovered Casting Whispers through Steam Next Fest, and to all my supporters who’ve played and wishlisted my game over the last few years. I couldn’t have made it without your support, and I can’t wait to hear what you think about the final game. Be sure to share your thoughts on Casting Whispers in the comments, or over on Discord![/p][p]There are a few known issues that I’m working on a patch for. Check out Steam Discussions for a list of them, and stay tuned for updates in the very near future.[/p][p]– Lantern Bay[/p][p]
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[p]I’m thrilled to announce that Casting Whispers is part of this month’s edition of Steam Next Fest (October 13–20)! Next Fest is a celebration of upcoming games where you can play free demos, interact with devs, and add exciting new games to your wishlist.[/p][p]With so many different genres and brilliant titles on offer, I’m honored to see Casting Whispers in the spotlight for October — fittingly the spookiest of months. If you’re a fan of horror games, brace yourself for an immersive experience that I hope is unlike anything you’ve played before.[/p][p]Casting Whispers is a first-person psychological horror game where sound is your only hope for survival. Focus your senses with the unique Listening feature as you investigate the mysteries of an apartment block in 1960s America terrorized by a cosmic horror. It’s set to launch on October 22, and you can read more on the Casting Whispers product page.[/p][p]An updated free demo is available now. Even if you’re spoilt for choice between now and October 20, it’ll still be available beyond Next Fest, so feel free to jump in when you have some free time![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you for checking out Casting Whispers! Be sure to follow and add Casting Whispers to your Steam wishlist for news, and to get a nudge when the game launches on October 22, 2025.[/p][p]– Lantern Bay[/p]