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EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE has 0 players on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3 and an all-time peak of 130 on Jan 2023.

What is the all-time peak player count of EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE?

130 concurrent players on Jan 2023.

When was EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE released on Steam?

EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE was released on Steam on 6 Jan 2023.

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EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE

GameApp ID 2,224,850by CC ARTSReleased 6 Jan 2023

WindowsEngine Unity

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App ID2,224,850

Release date6 Jan 2023

EngineUnity

Install size207 MB

TypeGame

Last update6 Oct 2025

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DeveloperCC ARTS

Changenumber37,457,512

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PublisherHyperstrange

SystemsWindows

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6 Oct 2025

11:25:16NewsQuick Unity fix———20269282

Game update · published 6 Oct 2025, 11:25:16 UTC

Quick Unity fix

Hi everyone! Just a quick update to fix the recent security vulnerability issue that may affect all Unity games built in the past few years. The volunteers already have their own problems... they don't need any more vulnerability issues.

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8 Jan 2024

16:32:05NewsLevel exit prompt———13118817

Game update · published 8 Jan 2024, 16:32:05 UTC

Level exit prompt

Hey, everyone! This small update brings a prompt at the end of each level that asks for an interaction to proceed to the next one, so that you don't accidentally exit a level leaving stuff you were planning to recover behind .

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6 Jan 2024

20:47:58NewsHappy Birthday!———Community

Community · published 6 Jan 2024, 20:47:58 UTC

Happy Birthday!

Hey, everyone! Exactly one year ago , EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE was released, marking the beginning of this journey. Since then, thousands of lines of code have been written, tens of thousands of vertices have been crafted and hundreds of thousands of axe blows have been struck. Thank you all for venturing into the Facility and for contributing to improving the game with your feedback. Looking forw…

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20 Dec 2023

16:10:59NewsSteam Deck quick fix———13011957

Game update · published 20 Dec 2023, 16:10:59 UTC

Steam Deck quick fix

Hey everyone, just added a quick QoL fix. Basically, if running on the Steam Deck , at first launch the default UI size will be " Big ". If you already launched the game, then, if you want, you can manually change the UI size from the options.

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18 Dec 2023

12:23:02NewsTypos fix———12989289

Game update · published 18 Dec 2023, 12:23:02 UTC

Typos fix

Just fixed a couple of typos, nothing special :)

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12 Dec 2023

11:09:48NewsSome new gameplay mechanics, QoL and more———Major update

Major update · published 12 Dec 2023, 11:09:48 UTC

Some new gameplay mechanics, QoL and more

Hey, everyone! I've just updated the Prologue, that used to be the original version of the game, with some features and improvements from the Next Fest demo and the full version. You'll find lots of QoL updates, bug fixing, better balancing and much more . Here the full changelog: · Weapons now have a reload system · Secret rooms · More balanced enemies spawns in the second level · Shotgun over…

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16 Oct 2023

17:13:01NewsEMPTY SHELL release———Steam news

Steam news · published 16 Oct 2023, 17:13:01 UTC

EMPTY SHELL release

Hey, everyone! This is it: the full version of EMPTY SHELL will be released on October 16, 10am PST, right after the Next Fest ends . The Demo will no longer be available, but i'll update the Prologue around Halloween with the latest version you were able to try during the Next Fest. The full experience brings a whole lot more: · You'll travel throughout the entire Facility, visiting all the ne…

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27 Sep 2023

13:22:57NewsFull Game Release Date———Community

Community · published 27 Sep 2023, 13:22:57 UTC

Full Game Release Date

Hey, everyone! So, this is it: EMPTY SHELL will be released on October 16 . After months of development, I am very happy to say that the time has come and I am looking forward to delivering the full experience to you. See you in the Facility, then.

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15 Sep 2023

21:43:06NewsA glimpse of the woods———Community

Community · published 15 Sep 2023, 21:43:06 UTC

A glimpse of the woods

The island is heavily wooded. Not all parts of the structure are interconnected with each other. To reach the west wing , volunteers will have to cross part of the woods that cover the island.

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4 Sep 2023

07:55:37NewsA printed document———Community

Community · published 4 Sep 2023, 07:55:37 UTC

A printed document

This was found on the floor of one of the labs of the Facility.

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3 Sep 2023

09:00:40NewsUpdate: starting bonus/malus———Community

Community · published 3 Sep 2023, 09:00:40 UTC

Update: starting bonus/malus

Actually, i spoke too soon: i made a few test and the feature is not engaging enough, so i'm putting this aside, for now! I'll think about something better :)

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1 Sep 2023

19:34:19NewsStarting bonus/malus———Community

Community · published 1 Sep 2023, 19:34:19 UTC

Starting bonus/malus

Hi everyone! I'm testing some new starting bonus/malus values for the volunteers. Based on age and height , voluteers will have little starting bonus/malus for health (and max health), max armor , melee damage and stamina amount . Essentially, the older the volunteer the lower the health (and max health) but the higher the max armor value (kind of due to more life experience). Melee damage use…

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28 Aug 2023

07:43:33NewsThis one hits hard———Community

Community · published 28 Aug 2023, 07:43:33 UTC

This one hits hard

An experimental Railgun , probably one of the last projects the R&D team of the facility was working on, before the accident. Considering its bullets don't stop after hitting a target , it is especially efficient if you manage to get some enemies in a row .

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18 Aug 2023

15:04:49NewsNo such thing in nature———Community

Community · published 18 Aug 2023, 15:04:49 UTC

No such thing in nature

"There can be no such thing in nature. A cruel fusion of metal and flesh . Like a mad, confusing experiment."

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3 Aug 2023

11:46:16NewsThey see you———Community

Community · published 3 Aug 2023, 11:46:16 UTC

They see you

They see you, literally . And they will hunt you down.

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8 Jul 2023

23:40:03NewsMultiple drones at the same time———Community

Community · published 8 Jul 2023, 23:40:03 UTC

Multiple drones at the same time

If you're lucky enough to find (or wealthy enough to buy) multiple drones (even equipped with different weapons ), there's no limit to how many of them you can activate at the same time . You can basically turn yourself into a walking piece of artillery. (also, gadgets will now show how much ammo they have left)

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21 Jun 2023

09:58:04NewsReloading———Community

Community · published 21 Jun 2023, 09:58:04 UTC

Reloading

Hey, everyone! Considering the very positive reception of the idea on Discord, i'm implementing a reload system for all the weapons. It wasn't there from the beginning, deliberately, to give EMPTY SHELL more of a "Quake" vibe, but the game is shaping up in a way that a reload system would fit nicely. Some weapons (most of them) will work with mags , others (like the shotgun and the hunting rifl…

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16 Jun 2023

14:50:16NewsAbout extra inventory slots———Community

Community · published 16 Jun 2023, 14:50:16 UTC

About extra inventory slots

Yes, they exists! Carrying stuff isn't easy when wearing a hazard suit, but volunteers can get some extra help from leg pouches . They won't be able to equip too many of them, but they will surely notice the benefits.

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8 Jun 2023

14:07:14NewsQuick fix———Game update

Game update · published 8 Jun 2023, 14:07:14 UTC

Quick fix

Hey! Just a quick fix: · added WASD to navigate the Antennas view · fixed the pan in some areas where the sfx sounded weird

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20 May 2023

15:01:10NewsSpecial gas mask———Community

Community · published 20 May 2023, 15:01:10 UTC

Special gas mask

Some of the containers, abandoned for decades, have started to leak and have made some areas particularly dangerous to pass through, unless you wear a special gas mask , capable of filtering the polonium particles dispersed from the containers.

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19 May 2023

12:48:36NewsCrash fix———Game update

Game update · published 19 May 2023, 12:48:36 UTC

Crash fix

Hey, everyone! I've just uploaded a small fix (long due) for EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE. Some of you experienced crashes , usually at the very beginning of a level . Has been quite tricky to find the cause, but this update should fix the problem. Please let me know how it goes. Cheers!

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6 May 2023

10:27:45NewsWorking terminals———Community

Community · published 6 May 2023, 10:27:45 UTC

Working terminals

Hello, everyone! The volunteers might bump into still operational terminals and sometimes they will need to actually use them to dig into the file system and be able to proceed with their tasks. There are still recoverable files such as logs and cctv cameras snapshots . You'll need to learn some syntax, but executing the "help" command will give you some useful tips.

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28 Apr 2023

08:03:34NewsDevices, upgrades and meta progression———Community

Community · published 28 Apr 2023, 08:03:34 UTC

Devices, upgrades and meta progression

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share some updates regarding the meta progression in the game. These days i'm developing new Devices , the ones you can buy from the main menu and in between levels. A purchased device is permanent: you need to reach the target level to unlock it and then you need credits to buy it: afer that, you keep it forever (even if your volunteer die). On the other hand, Upgr…

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16 Apr 2023

20:15:43NewsThe Shock Rifle———Community

Community · published 16 Apr 2023, 20:15:43 UTC

The Shock Rifle

SHK-9000 experimental rifle, produced by the facility's R&D labs. Using the energy supplied by the energy cells, it is capable of generating a high voltage electric current discharge. The electricity can also damage up to 3 subjects in the vicinity of the area of action, albeit decreasing the effectiveness of the discharge due to the absorption of the bodies involved.

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8 Apr 2023

14:27:23NewsDo not touch these things.———Community

Community · published 8 Apr 2023, 14:27:23 UTC

Do not touch these things.

Having restored power to the facility, some of the machinery suddenly started working again. Even the unwanted ones.

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1 Apr 2023

16:44:38NewsA useful tool———Community

Community · published 1 Apr 2023, 16:44:38 UTC

A useful tool

The facility has been abandoned for decades. While some parts of it are still functional (or require a relatively simple restart of specific generators), some areas are left out with no electricity . That's where the flashlight drone comes in handy.

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23 Mar 2023

13:55:37NewsTesting the new Grenade Launcher and better explosions———Community

Community · published 23 Mar 2023, 13:55:37 UTC

Testing the new Grenade Launcher and better explosions

Hello, everyone! Explosions were a little too minimal, so, in the full game, they'll use fire and smoke rather than just a circular shape; and will have better physics too. Here's a test of the new Grenade Launcher :

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17 Mar 2023

17:25:59NewsA glimpse of the Space Center———Community

Community · published 17 Mar 2023, 17:25:59 UTC

A glimpse of the Space Center

The Space Center, located on the west side of the island, is one of the two most important areas of the SSLW project . This is a glimpse of the entrance.

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10 Mar 2023

20:55:57NewsIt's called "Light" for a reason———Community

Community · published 10 Mar 2023, 20:55:57 UTC

It's called "Light" for a reason

I know the Laser Rifle Light is not the most popular tool among volunteers, but here's a quick fact: the XN-62L is just one version of the Rifle; the weakest one , actually. It seems there are at least two other versions, known as XN-62M ("medium" or "semi-heavy") and XN-62H ("heavy"). Here's a quick comparison:

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27 Feb 2023

22:59:15NewsA quick update on the full version———Community

Community · published 27 Feb 2023, 22:59:15 UTC

A quick update on the full version

Hello, everyone! The full version of the game is shaping up nicely and there's already lots of new content. I wanted to share with you a new simple yet interesting mechanic. It's nothing revolutionary, but it adds a little more to exploration, and many players asked for it in the past weeks, so i've worked on it yesterday. Here's an example of a secret room .

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