"The Awakened Update" (v1.1) Beta Now Live!

We Need To Go Deeper's first post-release content update is nearly ready, so now we turn to our community to help test the waters, so to speak. As these features are in beta, we warn that there may be new instabilities and issues in this branch, so only opt in if you want to help test the content.

If you'd like to participate in the beta, right click WNTGD in your Steam Library > Properties > Betas > Select beta branch.

What we have is essentially a brand new hardcore mode for those who seek new challenges after discovering the bottom, complete with new enemy types, rulesets, and rewards - all accessed through a mysterious lantern. Here's what you'll find inside the beta:

• New "Awakened" game mode accessed through "Wake Lanterns" that appear for purchase in the catalog once the bottom has been discovered. This mode features new enemies, permanent player deaths (no revives), and opportunities to unlock "pets".
  
• New "pet" option in customization, that allows players to bring earned "pets" with them on their adventures.
  
• New 13th "Acolyte" rank and two new cosmetics to go with it.
  

We look forward to your feedback!

Happy Diving,

- Nick