Cult of the Child Eater News

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Attention Orphans![/p][p][/p][p]Today marks a milestone we’ve been preparing for since the first whispers echoed through the orphanage.[/p][p][/p][h2]Cult of the Child Eater is officially LIVE in Early Access at a 35% discount for a limited time!
[/h2][p]The Lights are out. [/p][p]The halls are awake.[/p][p]And the ritual has begun.
[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who joined our playtests, shared feedback, reported bugs, attended events, or simply followed our journey.[/p][p][/p][p]You helped shape the orphanage into what it is today.[/p][p][/p][p]Without further ado, let's dive right in:[/p][p] [/p][h2]🔥 What’s Inside Early Access[/h2][p][/p][p]Phase 1 of the orphanage (Main Building) is now fully playable.[/p][p][/p][p]What You’ll Experience in Cult of the Child Eater Phase 1:[/p][p][/p][h3]Unpredictable challenges.[/h3][p][/p][p]Each match generates new puzzle combinations with different solutions, so every escape attempt is a completely unique challenge.[/p][p][/p][h3]Orphans' minds break down.[/h3][p][/p][p]As fear rises, the horror dynamically intensifies. Hallucinations, distorted visuals, and whispers that twist and change with every spike of terror.[/p][p][/p][h3]From cultists to monsters.[/h3][p][/p][p]During each session, cultists gradually transform into brutal, demonic creatures, becoming tougher, faster, and more sensitive to sound.[/p][p][/p][h3]What you find is all you have.[/h3][p][/p][p]No loadouts, no guarantees. Whatever you manage to find in the orphanage is all that stands between you and the cult.[/p][p][/p][h3]Tense team dynamics.[/h3][p][/p][p]Up to 6 players can work together, share tools, and pull each other back from the brink, but survival is never guaranteed for the whole group.[/p][p][/p][h3]Your orphan develops.[/h3][p][/p][p]Match after match, your orphan grows tougher and more skilled, unlocking stronger stats and abilities that carry into the next escape attempt.[/p][p][/p][h3]The map is your lifeline.[/h3][p][/p][p]A detailed map tracks puzzles, routes, and your team’s positions, packing every clue you need to plan an escape instead of dying lost in the dark.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🕯️ What’s Next — The Road Beyond Launch[/h2][p][/p][p]Early Access is just the beginning. Here’s what comes next:
[/p][h3]📘 More Phases, More Monsters, More Horror[/h3][p][/p][p]New areas, new threats, new mysteries to unravel.[/p][p][/p][h3]👁️ Unique Boss Fights[/h3][p][/p][p]Special boss-like enemies with their own rules, behaviors, and weaknesses, forcing you to adapt your strategy instead of relying on the same old tricks.
[/p][h3]🧩 Boss-Tied Puzzles[/h3][p][/p][p]Brand-new puzzle types built around the new phases, forcing you to think your way out of each monster encounter instead of just running.
[/p][h3]🎮 Community-Driven Improvements[/h3][p][/p][p]Items, abilities, puzzles, and NPC balancing. Difficulty tuning, UI clarity, and UX improvements. With brand new Quality of Life changes.[/p][p][/p][h3]⚙️ Performance & Optimization[/h3][p][/p][p]Across all systems, especially in high-player lobbies.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]💬 A Final Word Before You Enter[/h2][p][/p][p]This launch is only the beginning: Early Access lets us build the game with the community, and every whisper you share helps shape the orphanage’s future.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay quiet.[/p][p]Work together.[/p][p]And survive the night![/p][p][/p][h2]Enjoy![/h2][p]
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[p][/p][p]A message appeared on the orphanage walls:
[/p][p]“At dawn, the halls will open.[/p][p]None will sleep.[/p][p]None will forget.”
[/p][p]This is The Last Whisper, the final message before the ritual begins.[/p][p][/p][p]🩸 Wishlist Now before the awakening begins: WISHLIST NOW![/p][p][/p][p]Stay quiet. Stay together. The ritual is almost complete.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]The whispers have reached Reddit...[/p][p][/p][p]Our team at Uncle George Games, is answering questions about Cult of the Child Eater in a live AMA (Ask Me Anything) on r/pcgaming.[/p][p][/p][p]🩸 Join the discussion here: REDDIT AMA[/p][p][/p][p]Ask about:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]The story and setting of Cult of the Child Eater[/p]
• [p]The dynamic puzzle system and gameplay design[/p]
• [p]What it’s like to build a 1–6 player horror game as a small indie team[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’ll be replying all day. Come say hi, ask questions, and join the conversation.[/p][p][/p][p]The orphanage has many secrets. Let’s uncover them together.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Attention Orphans![/p][p][/p][p]The Cult of the Child Eater Closed Playtest continues… but something inside the orphanage has changed.[/p][p][/p][p]A new update has been released - bringing fresh adjustments, improvements, and perhaps a few new whispers to discover.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks to all the Beta Testers' Feedback, here is what changed:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Reworked the Walkie Talkie so it just needs to be in your inventory, and players can hold down the V button to speak into it. Whoever has a walkie-talkie will hear them regardless of the distance.[/p]
• [p]Improved the quality of sound during spectate between the spectated player and the spectator[/p]
• [p]Fixed several issues that could break the in-game voice chat[/p]
• [p]Players can now talk to each other with the in-game voice chat during the victory or defeat videos[/p]
• [p]Improved the spatial audio quality of the proximity chat[/p]
• [p]Improved visibility on puzzles while hallucinations are active[/p]
• [p]Not reachable Mony Tontana bug fixed[/p]

[p][/p][p]Those already testing, your feedback is invaluable.[/p][p]Those who haven’t entered yet - there’s still time to sign up.[/p][p][/p][p]🩸 Sign up for the Closed Playtest: [/p][p]https://forms.gle/T93yNoNt1mJAQESj8[/p][p][/p][p]📅 Playtest runs until November 20[/p][p][/p][p]This is your last chance to experience the darkness before our Early Access launch on November 20.[/p][p][/p][p]The orphanage grows restless. The ritual is almost complete.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Attention Orphans![/p][p][/p][p]The Cult of the Child Eater Demo has now been closed as the team prepares for the upcoming Early Access launch on November 20.[/p][p][/p][p]But that’s not all! We’re inviting a select group of players to take part in the Cult of the Child Eater Closed Beta Test - ahead of the game’s Early Access launch on November 20.[/p][p][/p][p]🕹️ What to Expect[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Early access to Phase 1 of the orphanage[/p]
• [p]Help us balance puzzles, AI behavior, and performance[/p]
• [p]Share feedback directly with the devs
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[p]⚠️ Limited spots available - only the most attentive survivors will make it inside.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 Sign up here: [/p][p]https://forms.gle/T93yNoNt1mJAQESj8[/p][p][/p][p]Once you’ve signed up and have been approved, we will reach out to you via DMs on Discord to send you your playtest key.[/p][p][/p][p]This marks a major milestone for the team and the first step toward what’s next.[/p][p][/p][p]Big plans are on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share them with you soon.[/p][p][/p][p]The ritual is only beginning…[/p]