Game update23 Aug 2026v0.9.8.1_c HOTFIXv0.9.8.1_c HOTFIX Fixes · Puca hunt behavior issues · Cameras would freeze in some situations when viewed from the CCTV Laptop · Ghost could be blocked by the wireless camcorder · Player's camera vignette effect was no longer present when nearing stamina exhaustion · Some ghosts could interact with the floodlights in Abaddon Hallows and Aspen Heights that shouldn't · Stevie is back
7 New Ghosts Seven new entities have made their way to The Other Side , each bringing their own behaviors and characteristics to uncover: · Ataphoi · Hupia · Marid · Nasnas · Puca · Sluagh · Wiederganger Ghost Orbs Are Here Ghost Orbs have been added as a brand-new evidence type! Ghost Orbs are normally invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen using infrared vision , adding another reaso…
What's Next? The Custom Difficulty Update launched just over a week ago, but we're already hard at work on what's coming next. New Ghosts Our next major update introduces 7 brand-new ghost types for Identify , each inspired by real-world folklore and designed with unique behaviors that will challenge even experienced investigators. Nas Nas Known for its relentless speed, the Nas Nas darts and l…
Version 0.9.8.0_b A small update focused on balancing, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. Added · Added Seasoned and Veteran difficulty presets (6 standard difficulty presets total) · Added Hidden Presets that can be copied for Custom Difficulties but do not appear in the main difficulty selection menu · Added XP multipliers to sessions in the Session Browser · Added 7 new Official Co…
Version 0.9.8.0_a - Hotfix Changes: · Increased decimal precision for reward multiplier text in Difficulty Selection and Custom Difficulty user interfaces · Money is now refunded for furniture removed from the game, including furniture previously removed · Stored Photo Limit inside the laptop can now be adjusted from the Photos app Fixes: · Custom Difficulties would sometimes not appear in the…
Version 0.9.8.0 - Custom Difficulty Update Hello Investigators, Version 0.9.8.0 introduces one of the largest gameplay customization updates we've released so far. With the new Custom Difficulty System , you'll be able to tailor investigations to match your preferred playstyle, whether you're looking for a casual ghost hunt or a brutal challenge that pushes your team to its limits. This update…
Version 0.9.7.5_h Thank you to the entire community for helping spot many of these issues and suggesting several of these quality-of-life additions during our last stage meeting in the Discord. Your feedback genuinely helps shape The Other Side and we appreciate everyone who took the time to participate! Additions: · Added live Steam player counts to the session finder · Added a visual indicato…
Version 0.9.7.5_g - Adopt Your Bunny! We’ve seen a massive wave of new investigators joining The Other Side recently, and a lot of you just missed out on the Easter Event’s exclusive Pet Bunny, our very first Headquarters pet. So, we’re doing something special. Content Creators will soon receive an exclusive HQ furniture item: a Bunny Kennel. Players who visit a participating creator’s Headquar…
New Investigators Welcome! We've seen a huge new wave of players discovering The Other Side lately - so we're kicking off a 7-day sale to celebrate. Whether this is your first time stepping into the paranormal genre, or you're bringing your full 6-player team back for another night of ghost hunting, there's never been a better time to jump in. Thank you for all the support lately. More is comin…
Version 0.9.7.5_d Fixes: · Various stability issues have been addressed · Settings UI was showing in main menu before going to settings · Room bounds were not fully encompassing one of the lots in Abaddon Hallows West Changes: · Wraith's disorientation time from Holy Water is now 5 seconds (as stated in previous patch notes) Additions: · Added session filtering for lobbies that have hidden east…
Version 0.9.7.5_b Fixes: · Alive players could sometimes to see dead players. · Purchasing 2XP tickets was inaccurately deducting the wrong currency. · Obsidian Shield Candle was not protecting players that were coming back to life. · "Buddy System" ankle monitor was incorrectly placed on some costumes. · Some eggs were inaccessible in Aspen. Additions: · New furniture: Leaderboard Television
The Haunted Hunt has begun. Easter eggs have begun appearing across contracts… but these aren’t your typical holiday treats. Search each location to uncover hidden eggs scattered throughout the map. Smaller maps contain 24 eggs, while larger locations hold up to 36. With hundreds of possible spawn points per map, no two hunts will ever feel the same. But be careful. Not every egg is safe. Some…
Version 0.9.7.4-8 This patch finally fixes a couple critical issues such as players sometimes getting disconnected back to the main menu upon loading into a contract along with the Open Mic voice chat crash. Fixes: · Using open mic voice chat would often cause a crash for players when transitioning from HQ -> Contract or Contract -> HQ. · Players would sometimes lose connection to the host when…
Version 0.9.7.4_6 - Stability Patch This update is to address a bunch of stability issues that are affecting a wide range of players. Notably the voice chat issue that would cause players to crash when using open-mic should be resolved. We are going to keep an eye on the bug-reports, so please make sure to submit those if your game crashes as it helps us out tremendously. Fixes: · Increased sta…
Welcome to St. Joseph's Orphanage , our newest investigation site. Its graffiti-covered halls and vandalized rooms tell the story of decades of abandonment. But investigators have recently discovered the building isn’t empty. A child’s ghost now roams the orphanage, unleashing terrifying new ghost scares. Along with the new location, we have also made some other change in preparation for custom…
Version 0.9.7.2 - Valentine's Day Happy Valentine's Day! Earn +10% money per player, per contract until February 14th @ 11:59PM CST! Changes: · Players within the Spectral Affixer radius during a scan **must** now be inside the location to be counted Additions: · New UI section in the Spectral Affixer interface that displays how many characteristics are required for the difficulty
Version 0.9.7.1 Fixes: · Some Content Creator Package wallpapers would not load when selected Additions: · New Equipment: M4 Motion Sensor · New Equipment: LT-7P Trip Wire Sensor · New Task: Detect Paranormal Movement · Phantom Detect cellphone app is now keybindable for quick access Changes: · Adjusted temperature update rate for Remote Temperature Sensor · Increased each vehicle inventory spa…
Fixes: · When purchasing multiple quantities of equipment, players would get charged full price even if their inventory was full · Memory leak from animated laptop wallpaper Changes: · 6 players for ALL vehicles · Reduced variability in displayed heartrate for cellphone vitals · Abaddon Hallows West and Aspen Heights added to Random Location pool · Increased the chance of Tariaksuq being able t…
The Christmas Event has come to an end. All locations have returned to their normal weather conditions, and snow has been removed. Ghosts will no longer take the form of Hans Trapp. Players who unlocked all 29 base event rewards during the event can now purchase the Hans Trapp Trophy from the Event Shop. Fixes: · Date in Vehicle's CCTV UI was incorrectly formatted Changes: · Elf On A Shelf furn…
Version 0.9.6.10 - Minor Patch Fixes: · UV left when a ghost interacts with light switches in 317 Aspen Heights was never visible · Doors would sometimes slam when initially opened without Easy Door enabled Additions: · Even more Content Creator Cosmetic Packages (check with your favorite content creator to see if they have a package to redeem through the laptop)
Version 0.9.6.9 - Minor Patch Fixes: * FLX Pod would sometimes not sound the audible alarm when activated * Dead player's cellphone would remain if the player left * Various other small bugs/issues Changes: * Firework SFX adjusted Additions: * Initial implementation of Content Creator Cosmetic Packages (check with your favorite content creator to see if they have a package to redeem through the…
Version 0.9.6.8 Celebrate the new year in style with the time-exclusive Firework furniture for your HQ! Visit a developer or Official Content Creator's HQ and interact with their Elf to unlock it before the Christmas Event ends!
Version 0.9.6.7 Fixes: · Room bounds for the dining room (construction area) in Aspen Heights did not encompass the nook area · Effigies were sometimes not showing UV-reactive · Players could get stuck on boxes in the basement of Aspen Heights · Doors would appear closed when joining another player's HQ even if they were open until interacted with · Voice Indicator on HUD in HQ would often show…
Part 1 - A Haunted Holiday Atmosphere (Begins December 18th) Every contract location has been transformed with snow, decorations, and festive details, letting you get cozy with your favorite ghosts—if you dare. * 317 Aspen Heights joins the festivities shortly after its debut. New quality-of-life additions include: · Photos App on the laptop to store and review contract photos · Announcement Ba…
HALLOWEEN EVENT 2025 UPDATE! Get ready to scream with excitement! Our spookiest update yet has arrived, and it’s packed with tricks, treats, and tons of Halloween fun! COLLECT CANDY, UNLOCK TREATS! Candy buckets have appeared all across the maps! Search far and wide for these randomly spawning Halloween buckets each one rewards you with a candy piece to collect. Trade candy for exclusive unlock…
Step into Abaddon Hallows , our newest location. This sprawling gothic-era cemetery, long abandoned to ruin, is now undergoing renovations to bring it back to life. But when the past was disturbed, something awoke. An unnatural presence that turned a construction site into a site of investigation. This release includes two playable versions of Abaddon Hallows East : · Abaddon Hallows East – The…
v0.9.2.6 Update Notes Complete ghost overhaul · 18 ghost types in Identify, all with unique behaviors that can identified without evidence specific equipment · Ghost behaviors can currently be found in the official TOS Discord · A fully detailed work-up of the behaviors will be available soon for those that want exact numbers Summerhill Psychiatric Institution location rework · Now contains TWO…
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