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Steam Next Fest - Play our Demo!

Steam Next Fest starts now, and it’s the perfect opportunity to jump into the Demo of Species: Unknown!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Gather your friends, grab your gear, and team up to survive the horrors lurking in the dark corners of the HSS Hawking. This is your chance to experience the game before its release on October 23 next week ![/p][p][/p][p]Let us know what you think here or on our discord, and help us by whishlisting the game ![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]🙌 A huge thank you to GamesWithTea, La Cinéphile, Nox Paladium, Sephirothx, Tansurink, TheDarkCoookieTDC, Vinc9510 who pre-recorded gameplay sessions, it’s awesome to see your reactions and how you play the game. You guys rock! 🙌[/p]

Demo Update now available !

[h2]Hey everyone, we’ve just updated the Species: Unknown demo with several improvements and new content based on your feedback.[/h2][p][/p][p]We’re very honored by all the interest and enthusiasm the demo has received, thank you so much for playing! We hope these fixes and additions address some of the feedback we’ve seen so far.[/p][p][/p][h3]🧠 Gameplay & Content[/h3]
  • [p]Modified ID_007 behavior[/p]
  • [p]Added unknown disks to collect throughout the environment[/p]
[p][/p][h3]🏠 Visuals[/h3]
  • [p]Polished visuals in the officers quarters[/p]
  • [p]Added animations on shuttle screens during travel[/p]
[p][/p][h3]⚙️ Settings & Performance[/h3]
  • [p]Added detailed graphics settings: anti-aliasing, post-process, textures, shadows, effects, shaders, sharpening, film grain, chromatic aberration, and depth of field[/p]
  • [p]Added general options: head bobbing, permanent crosshair, field of view[/p]
  • [p]Lowered default mouse/gamepad sensitivity and increased the sensitivity range[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue where stuck weapons or objects now respawn in a valid location[/p]
[p][/p][p]Thanks again for all your feedback and support, it’s helping us make the full version even better. If you haven’t tried the demo yet, now’s a great time to jump in and experience a little bit of the game.[/p]

Species: Unknown is coming Oct 23

[h2]🚀We’re thrilled to finally reveal that Species: Unknown will launch into Early Access on October 23rd.[/h2][h3]Even better, you don’t have to wait to try it out. Our free demo is now live!
[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Dive in, explore the abandonned ship, and get a taste of the co-op survival horror experience we’ve been working so hard to bring you:[/p][p][/p][p]🧑‍🤝‍🧑Play solo or grab your crew (up to 4 players)[/p][p]🎮Complete high risk missions[/p][p]🔧Upgrade your gear[/p][p]👾Hunt down terrifying creature or be hunted[/p][p][/p][p]Drop your thoughts in the Steam forums or join our Discord to discuss with the devs and other players![/p][p][/p][p]📅 Wishlist and get ready for October 23rd[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you in the field, mercenaries.[/p]

We want YOU in the Spotlight !

[h3]📣We want YOU in the Spotlight![/h3][p][/p][p]We’re putting together a huge community highlight video for Species: Unknown — and it will be featured right here on our Steam page![/p][p][/p][p]🎥How to take part:[/p]
  • [p]Play a solo or multiplayer session (as if you were streaming)[/p]
  • [p]Record your gameplay and send it to us[/p]
[p][/p][p]👉Sign up via this form before Sept 19: https://forms.gle/8quk6c71EV8r6HYL6[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll edit everyone’s footage together into one big epic highlight reel. [/p][p]This is your chance to:[/p][p]✨Get an exclusive access to the game before its release [/p][p]✨Show off your best plays [/p][p]✨Get featured in front of thousands of players [/p][p]✨Be part of something special with the SU community[/p][p][/p][p]👾Note: If you’re playing in a group, only one person should sign up and send us the footage (so we don’t get duplicates)[/p][p][/p][p]Can't wait to see all your videos ![/p]

Closed Beta Recap!

[h3]To all the testers, explorers, and survivors—thank you for being part of the Species: Unknown Closed Beta. Here's a very short recap![/h3][p][/p][p]Your bravery, feedback, and commitment helped us gather precious insights, fix bugs, and make the experience better for what’s coming next. We’ve already started working on the next steps… and yes, Species: Unknown will be back.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Here’s what your impact looks like in numbers:[/h3][p]🚀 8,208 missions launched
💀 1,908 game overs
🕒 281,200 minutes of total playtime
👁️ Most encountered creature: ID_008
🏃‍♂️ Most purchased upgrade: Stamina
[/p][h3]💬 Tell us:[/h3][p]– Which creature gave you the chills?
– What upgrade saved your squad?
– How many missions did you survive?[/p][p][/p][p]➡️ Want to know what’s next before anyone else? Join our official Discord to get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, early info, and future testing opportunities.[/p]