Community1 Jul 2026The Jester Has Escaped Castle Rock!Dear Explorers, We have some exciting news to share: we've once again teamed up with Makeship to bring another iconic We Were Here character into the real world. This time, however, we may have made a terrible mistake... Meet The Jester Plushie . After the incredible success of our previous Makeship campaign featuring the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, we knew there was only one logical…
Hello Explorers! A new co-op adventure awaits you. We Were Here Tomorrow has officially been announced. In this next standalone entry of the We Were Here series, you and your partner wake up inside a mysterious facility. Strange machinery surrounds you, and a calm, confident voice guides you through a series of assignments. Often separated and equipped with different tools, you’ll need to rely…
Dear Explorers, As 2025 comes to an end, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, look back, and reflect on everything we’ve experienced together this year. Most of all, we want to thank you, our Explorers, for yet another year filled with kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. None of this would be possible without you. To celebrate the holidays, we’ll be hosting a series of festive g…
Dear Explorers, We have some very exciting news to share: we worked together with Makeship to design We Were Here plushies and the campaign is live starting today! Meet the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, inspired by all those times your buddy either saved you… or locked you in the dungeon “by accident.” How it works · Support the campaign by grabbing your plushie(s) on Makeship. · If we…
Dear Explorers, Some of you know these halls all too well. You’ve wandered the frozen corridors of Castle Rock, walkie-talkie in hand, voice cracking through the static. You’ve solved puzzles, shouted directions, cracked codes, and yes, maybe left your partner behind once or twice. It happens. For years, the We Were Here series has tested friendships on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Now, it’s time…
2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center! We are growing! Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is…
Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄 The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year wi…
🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨 Have you finished unravelling the mysteries of Castle Rock in We Were Here Forever, but still crave more? We’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉 The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This i…
Dear Explorers, Happy Frenniversary! 🎉 It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game. Crafting a Secret After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were…
Dear Explorers! It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates. Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam! We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend , rig…
Attention Explorers! The Festive Season is here, so it is time to cozy up on the couch and play some of your favorite games with friends and family. And because it is the season of giving, we would like to gift all the fans of our franchise a huge brand-new patch for We Were Here Forever . This patch is our heartfelt tribute to both the weathered Explorers already familiar with the puzzles and…
Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to elevate We Were Here Forever. We have just released version 1.2, containing the following changes: Improvements · DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy significantly enhanced performance and smoother gameplay, all while maintaining superb image quality. · Texture Streaming…
Hello dear Explorers, We're happy to let you know that We Were Here Forever is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 40% discount . Keep on exploring Our other games We Were Here Too & We Were Here Together are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here , the first game in the series, is available for free . If you would like to listen to some tune…
Dear Explorers, We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip . The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful. If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The Fri…
Hello dear Explorers! Halloween is taking over the We Were Here series as we have in-game events and sales going! Scary Cosiness Together In We Were Here Together you can enjoy the spooky Halloween vibes at the basecamp until November 2nd so be sure to play the game before the decorations will be scared away. Scarcely low prices Nothing better to spend your Halloween together with a friend, exp…
Ahoy Explorers! Friday, October 13th is your final shot to snag We Were Here Expeditions - The FriendShip for free. Don't miss out on this unique voyage with your friend. Play the game for free and make Friday the 13th your lucky day! Golden Joystick Awards: Vote for Us! We are thrilled to announce that our studio has been nominated for the “Best Multiplayer Game” award at the Golden Joystick A…
Did you and your partner pass The FriendShip test? While each We Were Here game unravels a part of the sinister story in Castle Rock, you can play these standalone games at your own pace and in the order you like! We Were Here Forever is the longest game in the series, bringing you and your partner 10+ hours of co-op puzzle fun! Do keep in mind, that only an unshakeable bond with your partner w…
Hello Explorers, It’s the time for a new adventure! We’ve just revealed & released our bite-sized game We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip . That’s right! In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner take the role of an Antarctic Explorer pair, hearing a distress call that might be familiar to some of you. Eager to answer the call, you try to locate t…
Dear Explorers, We can’t believe it’s been over a year already since We Were Here Forever has been released! Thank you all so much for playing our game; no matter if it was your first game in the We Were Here series, or if you’re a veteran Explorer. For future games in the series, (yes we got more adventures for you in store), we would like to ask you to fill in the player survey. This will inc…
Dear Explorers, Our latest game We Were Here Forever is now on sale as part of the Steam Summer Sale. You can get it now with a 30% discount . What better way to spend your summer break together with your partner, maybe even forever... Our previous entries Furthermore, the other games in the We Were Here series are on sale as well! If you haven't already, be sure to check them out and experienc…
Hello Explorers, Steam trading cards are now available for We Were Here Forever ! There are 15 unique cards which can simply be obtained by playing the game. The longer you play, the more you collect. And if you're lucky, you might get a rare foil card! Start puzzling, trade your missing cards on the Steam Market place and collect them all. With each full set of cards, you can craft a new uniqu…
Hello Explorers, We got exciting news! We Were Here Forever is now verified on the Steam Deck! It's time to explore Castle Rock & Rockbury wherever you want; on your couch, comfy in bed, near your dog or in the train. The sky is your limit! Don't forget that the game supports cross-play between all available platforms (PC & console) as well as cross-gen, making it easier for you to connect with…
Hi Explorers! You can watch the devs play We Were Here Forever here on Steam. If you haven't already, be sure to get the game now while it's still on sale. Especially now with the crossplay feature, so you can play with your friend, no matter the platform you play on.
Hello Explorers! You can now watch the devs play We Were Here Forever ! Recently, the game released on console with the addition of crossplay. Now you can play together with a whole bunch of new Explorers, no matter what platform they play on. It's time to see if your friendship is strong enough t o cross platforms ....
Hello Explorers, We’re excited to share that your partners on console can now play We Were Here Forever . And that’s not all! You can join them on their journey at Castle Rock, Rockbury and more with the introduction of cross-play. Will your friendship cross beyond your different platforms, or will one of you get betrayed once more? Check out our new trailer: To celebrate the console release, w…
Dear Explorers! Thank you all for a wonderful year! This year we've released We Were Here Forever and it was an amazing and wonderful moment for our entire team. Not only that, we were also able to showcase the game live to fans at the W.A.S.D event in London and Pax East in Boston. It was great meeting some of you in person! Celebrating Christmas Together The base camp in We Were Here Together…
Dear explorers ! It is time to nominate for the Steam Awards 2022! There are many categories to choose from, but for We Were Here Forever , we decided that the two that fit the game the most are: Better With Friends and Best Original Soundtrack ! Nominate us for the Better With Friends Award You need a fellow explorer to embark on your adventure in We Were Here Forever ? Did you manage to stay…
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