The Infernalist News

[p][/p][p]The wait's over: The Infernalist is now live as part of Steam Next Fest (Oct 13 - 20)![/p][p][/p][p]The free demo lets you experience the opening of Chapter 1: explore, solve, and uncover the first threads of Lyra Quasar's story.[/p][p][/p][p]This version includes the latest patch based on early player feedback including New Systems, Bug Fixes, and Player Experience Improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]💬 I’ll be around during the festival, reading your feedback, so if you try the demo, let me know what you think![/p][p][/p][p]How you can help:[/p]

• [p]🎮 Play the free demo during Steam Next Fest[/p]
• [p]⭐ Wishlist and Follow the game on Steam[/p]
• [p]📣 Share the page with a friend who loves narrative video games[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thanks for being here, and have fun exploring The Infernalist![/p]

[p][/p][p]The latest update for The Infernalist Demo Version 1.1 brings a number of improvements, refinements, and fixes based on your feedback. Thank you all for playing, reporting issues, and helping me make the game better.[/p][p][/p][h2]⚙️ Patch Notes[/h2][p][/p][h3]Added[/h3]

• [p]Hint System. Added instructions for completing quests so you’ll never get stuck.[/p]
• [p]Combat Tutorial. A short walk‑through that teaches the core combat mechanics before you face the first battle.[/p]
• [p]Input Guide. Now in the Settings menu, showing you every key/mouse binding.[/p]
• [p]Cutscene Notification Icon. A subtle overlay that tells you when controls are temporarily disabled.[/p]
• [p]Early‑Game Tutorial Messages. Introductory tips that explain the basic gameplay loop during the first minutes of playing the game.[/p]
• [p]Main Menu Displays Game Version. Handy for troubleshooting or support requests.[/p]
• [p]Show Objects System. Interactive objects glow to indicate they can be used.[/p]
• [p]Scene Transition System. Visual cues that mark when you’re moving to a new area within the same scene.[/p]

[h3]Changed[/h3]

• [p]Default Reflection Quality. Default set to Medium; High is currently bugged out and can cause visual artifacts. Alternatively Epic or Cinematic can also be safely used.[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Mouse cursor is now properly captured and locked in the game window (fixed multi‑monitor issues).[/p]
• [p]Quest Tracking Widget no longer overlaps the Quest Log or Main Menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing Nanite support on a handful of static meshes.[/p]
• [p]Main Menu button flicker resolved.[/p]
• [p]ESC key now reliably opens the Main Menu.[/p]
• [p]Druid dialogue now plays after the Grove of Echoes narration finishes.[/p]
• [p]Inspection action restored for Humming Disk objects.[/p]
• [p]Aetherion Frostflare bolt no longer gets stuck on rare occasions during homing.[/p]
• [p]Lyra’s hair color correctly displayed during combat.[/p]
• [p]The build is now shipped uncompressed, following Steam’s recommendation.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]💬 Community Feedback[/h2][p][/p][p]Your feedback has been invaluable in shaping The Infernalist. Every comment, bug report, and suggestion helps me refine both the demo and the full game. Keep it coming!
You can share your thoughts directly on the Steam Community Hub or join our Discord server.[/p][p][/p][h2]🎪 What’s Next: Steam Next Fest Begins Soon![/h2][p][/p][p]The flames are rising. Steam Next Fest starts tomorrow, and The Infernalist will be part of it! 🔥[/p][p]This is your chance to:[/p]

• [p]Play the freshly updated Demo v1.1[/p]
• [p]Share your thoughts on the Steam Community Hub, our Discord, or anywhere else[/p]
• [p]Wishlist the full game to help it rise higher during the event[/p]

[p]Next Fest is a massive showcase of talent, and I'm honored to stand among so many incredible games. I can’t wait for new players to step into the world of The Infernalist and uncover what lies beneath the surface.[/p]

[p]The wait is over: The Infernalist demo is live just in time for Steam Next Fest! 🔥[/p][p][/p][p]From October 13 - 20, you can play the free Chapter 1 demo, a first look into Lyra Quasar’s mysterious journey through a world where ancient myths and advanced tech collide.[/p][p][/p][p]This build includes:[/p]

• [p]The opening moments of Lyra’s journey: early puzzles, exploration, and narrative setup.[/p]
• [p]A partial view of the game’s core atmosphere, tone, and mechanics.[/p]
• [p]A carefully crafted glimpse of the full experience.[/p]

[p]How you can help:[/p]

• [p]Play the demo during Steam Next Fest.[/p]
• [p]Wishlist and Follow the game updates. This directly boosts visibility and helps other players discover it.[/p]
• [p]Share your thoughts with others.[/p]

[p]Your feedback means everything. I’m a solo dev, and I’ll be checking comments, bug reports, and impressions throughout the week. If something breaks, I’ll try to patch it fast![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your support, and I hope you enjoy the content. ːsteamthumbsupː[/p]

[p]Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to confirm The Infernalist will be part of Steam Next Fest (Oct 13 - 20, 2025)![/p][p][/p][p]During the event there'll be a free playable demo of Chapter 1: A taste of Lyra Quasar’s mysterious journey through a world where ancient myths and advanced tech collide. The demo’s focused on the early puzzles, exploration, and the story thread that sets up the full chapter.[/p][p][/p][p]Full Chapter 1 will be part of the Early Access launch planned for Q1 2026, so think of this as a sneak peek that lets you experience the beginning and share your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]How you can help:[/p]

• [p]Wishlist and Follow the game on Steam. This directly boosts visibility.[/p]
• [p]Try the demo during Next Fest. It will be available from the start of the festival.[/p]
• [p]Share feedback here or on X/Discord. It’s hugely valuable for polishing the Early Access release.[/p]

[p]I’m a solo dev, but I’ll be watching for feedback and will patch anything urgent during the week.[/p][p][/p][p]Big thanks for your support, and I can’t wait for you to try this upcoming demo of Chapter 1! 🔥[/p]

[p]So it begins.[/p][p]I'm excited to unveil the official reveal trailer for The Infernalist, a point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat.[/p][p]This first look teases the visuals, music, gameplay, and turn-based combat system.[/p]

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[p]🔥 Watch the YouTube trailer above or directly on the Steam store page[/p][p]❤️ Wishlist the game to follow development[/p][p]🧪 Chapter 1 (Early Access) is coming soon, and a playable demo is just around the corner[/p]