NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii News

Hey everyone!

We’re streaming the full NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii demo today as part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2025! You’ll get a proper look at the game in action, timeline-based puzzles, strange signals, and a reactor on the verge of collapse.

We’ll be hanging out in chat during the event to answer questions, talk puzzles, and hear what you think. Whether you’re here for the story, the mechanics, or the mystery, we’d love to hear from you.

After the stream, we’ll be continuing the discussion over on our Discord. Feel free to drop by, share your thoughts, or just lurk and read theories. You’re welcome either way!

⚠ Spoiler warning:
The demo (and its puzzle solutions) will be shown in full. If you’d rather experience it yourself first, now’s your cue to pause.

NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii is now part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam, and the public demo is officially live from May 29 to June 5!

🧩 Master timeline-based puzzles
🛰️ Explore a decaying Cold War labyrinth
🤖 Decide how much you trust an unstable Soviet AI
⏱️ Control time… just when it matters most

Your decisions shape the story. Your commands decide the outcome.

Post your puzzle insights, theories, feedback, or even lore speculations over in the Community Hub. Whether it’s your first impressions or deep dives, we’re reading everything.

And if you’re streaming or sharing gameplay, join our Discord.

We’re especially curious to hear what you think of the interface, pacing, and how the timeline puzzles feel. And if anything from the story sparks your curiosity, we want to hear those thoughts too.

Hello Drones,

The NODE playtest demo is now live, and you might be one of the few to receive access. This isn’t a public test (yet), but we’re quietly rolling out Steam keys to players interested in stepping into Toska before anyone else.

This early version of NODE is still in development. You may encounter glitches, incomplete polish, and interfaces that need refinement, and that’s exactly why we need you. Your feedback will help us shape the game into its final form.

[h3]🧪 What’s in the Playtest Demo?[/h3]

• A sneak peek into NODE’s opening chapter.
  
• Timeline-based puzzle mechanics that let you plan and adjust NODE’s actions.
  
• Early narrative choices.
  
• Around 20-30 minutes of gameplay.
  
• Steam Deck support & full controller compatibility.
  

[h3]📡 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS[/h3]
How do I get access to the playtest?
We’re distributing keys manually for now. Check your inbox, DMs, or join our Discord server to request one.

Is this a public demo?
Not yet. This is a closed playtest with limited access. We’ll announce more plans soon.

Where can I send my feedback?
We’ve prepared a short form here:
👉 https://forms.gle/X8FsfGYzfPgr7sXr9
You can also reach out on Discord if that’s easier.

Can I stream or post about the game?
Yes! Just note it’s a playtest version and still in development. If you post, tag us because we’d love to see it.

What languages are supported right now?
The demo is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Deutsch, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Will this be the same as the final game?
The core experience will stay the same, but we’ll be making improvements based on your feedback.

Thank you for being here with us at the beginning!

It’s been a few months since NODE’s first demo release. Since then, we’ve been quietly working, tweaking, testing, and tuning. Now that NODE is entering its polishing phase, it’s time to update the demo to better reflect where the game currently stands.

The demo is temporarily unavailable on Steam while we roll out this updated version. We know some of you were hoping to try it or revisit it sooner, and we appreciate your patience. It’ll be back, better than ever.

[h2]🧠 Save Progress That Carries Over[/h2]

The biggest change? You can now carry your save file from the demo into the full game. Whether you like playing in long sessions or short bursts, NODE will meet you where you are. Start now, pick up later, your progress stays with you.

[h2]🖼️ Visual Upgrades You Can Feel[/h2]

Every level in NODE was crafted with the story in mind. This update brings the earlier sections up to the visual fidelity of the rest. Atmosphere, lighting, and detail now better match the game’s tone. And yes, we’ve been squashing FPS drops along the way.



[h2]⏱️ Gameplay That Feels Just Right[/h2]

Things play smoother now. We’ve added quality-of-life updates:

• Adjust game speed to skip downtime
  
• Pause the timeline to read moments with precision
  
• See exact second values instead of vague bars
  

More control = more satisfying problem-solving.

[h2]📘 Smarter Onboarding[/h2]

New to NODE? The updated intro includes helpful guidance for first-time players. It’s subtle, but effective. No hand-holding. Just what you need, when you need it.

[h2]🖥️ Polished UI, No Matter How You Play[/h2]

We’ve overhauled the interface for clarity and comfort, whether you’re on a keyboard or gamepad. Smoother button feedback. Cleaner sound design. Small details, big difference.

NODE’s world has always been about precision and curiosity, and we’ve tried to carry that mindset into every update. Thanks to everyone who played the first version of the demo. Your feedback shaped this.

We’re making more improvements behind the scenes, stay tuned for the updated demo, coming soon.
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We are thrilled to announce that NODE was selected as a finalist in both the "Best Indie Game" and "Innovation Award" categories for GDWC 2024 and we're proud to share that NODE won the Best Indie Game award!

Thank you for your support, and we can't wait for you to experience NODE. Don't forget to add it to your wishlist!