Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue News

[p]Hello, this is Influsion Studio.[/p][p]We are truly excited to finally share the demo news for our upcoming survival horror game, SENARA: The Sacrament.[/p][p]The journey to this point has been a tremendous adventure and challenge for our team. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has followed our progress with interest and supported us along the way.[/p][p]After a long period of deep reflection and refinement, we have carefully rebuilt this dark and unsettling world. As this marks a new opportunity to present it to you, we have poured our hearts into the demo with a firm determination not to disappoint you again.[/p][p]We are incredibly excited to see your reactions — and admittedly, a little nervous as well.[/p][p]The demo will officially launch on Steam on February 23rd.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🚢 About the Demo[/p][p]SENARA: The Sacrament is a survival horror game set aboard the massive 6,000-ton vessel, the Senara.[/p][p]Players take on the role of a new recruit of the religious organization that owns the ship and embark on its voyage.[/p][p]However, when you awaken alone, you are met with empty cabins and an eerie silence. The crew has vanished without a trace, and inexplicable phenomena begin to unfold throughout the isolated steel corridors of the ship.[/p][p]In this demo, you will experience the opening portion of the game, where you search for clues to survive amid slowly tightening dread. Hidden cult rituals, forbidden truths, and survivors with their own agendas await you at the beginning of this dark journey.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🎉 Steam Next Fest Participation[/p][p]Alongside the demo launch, we are thrilled to announce that we will be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest![/p][p]During the festival, we hope as many players as possible will come aboard the Senara and experience the demo firsthand. Your gameplay experiences, reactions, and feedback are invaluable to us — they give us strength and help shape the game as we continue this journey.[/p][p]We invite you to experience the unique horror of SENARA: The Sacrament, including:[/p]

• [p]Overwhelming Realism
  The ship is meticulously recreated using LiDAR scanning and photogrammetry of a real-world vessel. The deeper you explore, the more unsettlingly realistic the atmosphere becomes.[/p]
• [p]A Return to Classic Horror
  Inspired by legendary titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, the game goes beyond simple scares, blending exploration, puzzles, stealth, and resource management.[/p]
• [p]Fragmented Storytelling
  Uncover hidden truths through scattered documents and environmental clues throughout the ship. The narrative pieces come together through your exploration and interpretation.[/p]

[p]If you haven’t wishlisted the game on Steam yet, we would truly appreciate your support in joining us on this voyage.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We also warmly welcome your thoughts and feedback through our community channels.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of our journey.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello,[/p][p]This is the Before the Dawn development team.[/p][p]In this hotfix, we’ve applied several updates to improve the gameplay experience and UI usability.[/p][p]Please see the detailed update notes below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Key Updates[/h3]

• [p]Adjusted certain monster spawn locations and roaming points.[/p]
• [p]Improved visual effects related to sanity loss to enhance fear and immersion.[/p]
• [p]Improved the behavior of settings option UI.[/p]
• [p]Optimized the functionality of certain features within the UI options menu.[/p]
• [p]Enhanced overall usability for UI and cursor control, including controller support.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted certain HUD display rules.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where certain achievements could be cleared abnormally in specific situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some controller tutorials were not displaying correctly.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you as always for playing.[/p][p]Your feedback is a great help in making Before the Dawn even more polished.[/p][p][/p][p]Sincerely, — The Before the Dawn Development Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is Influsion Studio.[/p][p][/p][p]One year after its initial release, SAVE Teaser: Before the Dawn has returned with a major update and has been reborn as Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue.[/p][p][/p][p]This update goes beyond simple improvements — it is an expanded version that elevates the overall quality of the game and marks an important milestone that sets the direction for the series.[/p][p]With this update, the quality of graphics, sound, and systems has been significantly enhanced, and new content and improved gameplay, previously unavailable, have been added.[/p][p]Through these changes, players will experience deeper immersion and heightened tension, while also getting an early taste of the atmosphere and gameplay style of the upcoming SENARA: The Sacrament.[/p][p][/p][p]Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue is more than just a prologue; it is the first step on a journey that heralds the beginning of the series’ universe.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Why did we undertake this major update?[/h3][p][/p][p]① To meet the expectations for expanding the game’s universe[/p][p]Players who enjoyed SAVE and SAVE Teaser were curious about the incidents and background surrounding the SENARA ship and the SENARA Gospel Church Mission.[/p][p]While we had prepared various stories, it was difficult to convey everything within the existing game, so we aimed to quench this curiosity by adding new content.[/p][p][/p][p]② To connect to the new title, SENARA: The Sacrament
To overcome these limitations, we began developing a spin-off new title, SENARA: The Sacrament, which explores different perspectives and events within the same universe.[/p][p]This new game, a story-driven first-person survival horror, is being developed with a unique atmosphere, immersive storytelling, and multiple endings to offer players a deeply engaging experience.[/p][p][/p][p]③ To give players an early experience of the new world and systems
Ahead of the full release of SENARA: The Sacrament, we conducted a major update based on the free prologue released one year ago so players can try out some of the new content and systems we have prepared so far.[/p][p]With new features, enhanced visuals, and improved gameplay, the overall quality has been significantly elevated.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Introduction to Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue[/h3][p]In this prologue, experience the escape of a lone survivor trapped in crisis while uncovering the truth behind a fanatical cult, all set within a meticulously recreated environment based on the real 6,000-ton SENARA ship.[/p][p]With this update, we have improved various elements such as the map and journal and added new content to faithfully capture the essence of a first-person survival horror game.[/p][p]Explore the confined ship, search for clues, and evade the watchers’ eyes as you get closer to uncovering the truth behind the incident — play and experience it yourself.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Brief Introduction to SENARA: The Sacrament[/h3][p]SENARA: The Sacrament is a story-driven first-person survival horror set aboard a large ship, exploring themes of faith, fanaticism, and abyssal terror.[/p][p]Players find themselves mysteriously left alone on the SENARA, forced to survive and escape as the ship faces the threat of sinking.[/p][p]Survivors with various motives, forbidden cult rituals, and hidden truths await you.[/p][p][/p][p]🎯 Add the game to your wishlist on the store page now and stay updated with the latest news.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]In closing,[/h3][p]We sincerely thank all of you who have supported and loved the SAVE and SENARA series.[/p][p]Through this update of Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue, we hope you experience even deeper fear and immersion, and we look forward to growing together with you.[/p][p]If you have any questions or concerns while playing, please share them in our community.[/p][p]Your valuable feedback is a great help in making the game better.[/p][p]We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm![/p][p][/p][p]— From all of us at Influsion Studio[/p]

[h3]Hello, everyone![/h3]

The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived—the first demo of SAVE is out today!

In this demo version of SAVE, you can experience the first ship investigation mission, one of the three operations that will be included in the Early Access version. Join forces in 4-player co-op mode, explore the hyper-realistic recreation of the SENARA, and immerse yourself in a chilling horror experience like never before.
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[h3]🚢 About SAVE[/h3]

SAVE is a Lovecraftian survival horror game that supports 1-4 player co-op.

As a PMC operative hired by Miskatonic University, your mission is to uncover the hidden secrets of the 6,000-ton cargo ship, SENARA. However, unforeseen supernatural occurrences and lurking dangers will turn your investigation into a nightmare.

[h3] SAVE Demo [/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3227160/SAVE_Demo/

Join our Discord channel to share your thoughts, report bugs, and ask questions! We've set up a dedicated category where you can discuss your experience, highlight what you enjoyed, and point out any issues. Your valuable feedback is crucial in refining the game to perfection. 🙌

[h3]We Need Your Feedback![/h3]

During the demo, we hope you guys have fun playing SAVE and share your feedback and opinions about the game! There is a feedback form Here! Our long term goal with this game is to work alongside our community to continually improve, iterate and develop with the players feedback and suggestions in mind in order to deliver a game that is enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Moreover, if you have enjoyed the demo, leaving a review on the SAVE Demo Page would be a great help to us, so we’d really appreciate it! We look forward to your participation in the demo test! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below or on our Discord channel.

See you aboard the SENARA! 🚢💀

[h3]Hello, everyone![/h3]

As 2025 begins, we at Influsion Studio would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported and eagerly awaited SAVE since 2024.

2024 has been an unforgettable year for our team.

In August, we released the first teaser for our game, SAVE Teaser: Before the Dawn, which received an overwhelming amount of attention and encouragement. Your support has been a tremendous source of motivation for us.

We were especially inspired watching so many of you immerse yourselves in the game through streams.

In November, we conducted our First Alpha Playtest, and we were thrilled to see so many players participate and share invaluable feedback. Thanks to your input, we’re confident that SAVE can continue to grow and improve.

We’ve put together some short highlight videos from streamers who played SAVE during the alpha test!
A huge thank-you to all the content creators who generously shared their footage with us—be sure to check them out and show your support! 🙌

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[h3]What’s Coming in 2025🚢 [/h3]

Next month (February), we plan to release the demo version of SAVE, featuring a 4-player co-op mode. This will showcase the core gameplay experience that we’ve envisioned for SAVE.
We’ve also made a SAVE playtest trailer, so don’t miss out—check it out below!

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Following the demo release, we’ll actively incorporate your feedback to enhance the story, co-op system, and various missions as we prepare for Early Access.

Our goal is to launch Early Access in the first half of 2025, delivering a richer and more polished gaming experience built on everything we’ve worked on so far.

If you’re curious about the main game, SAVE, check out the link below. And if you’re interested, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could Follow and Wishlist the game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3123290/SAVE/?beta=1

Thank you once again for your incredible support throughout 2024.
We look forward to your continued excitement and interest as we prepare to release SAVE in 2025.

Hope to see you back on the SENARA!