In-game event15 Jun 2026Sanguine Demo UpdateThe Sanguine Demo has received a major update, bringing it much closer to the current Early Access experience! Many of the improvements, fixes, optimizations, and quality-of-life features added since Demo Version 1.1.6 have now been integrated into the demo where applicable. Highlights · Major Classic Mode camera overhaul across the Forest, Diner, Main St, and Mobile Homes areas · New Focus Mod…
Patch 1.8.2 is now live! This update introduces the new Focus Mode feature, expands map functionality with zoom controls, and addresses a variety of gameplay issues and localization fixes. New Feature - Focus Mode A brand new Focus Mode feature has been added to Sanguine. · Focus Mode allows players to view the world through Kris's eyes, providing a first-person perspective for better observati…
Hotfix 1.8.1.1 is now live! This hotfix focuses on addressing gameplay issues reported after Patch 1.8, while also introducing a revised gamepad Hotkeys layout based on player feedback. Gamepad Hotkeys Update Following player feedback, the gamepad Hotkeys system has been adjusted to restore D-Pad movement and UI navigation while retaining Hotkeys functionality. Movement & Navigation · Restored…
Hotfix 1.8.1 is now live! This hotfix focuses on addressing several issues reported after the 1.8 release. Fixes & Improvements · Fixed an issue where Landmines would not always trigger properly. · This was caused by enemy behavior adjustments introduced in Patch 1.8. Landmines should now function as expected once again. · Fixed UI spacing issue for the 25 Blood Shards pickup text. · Fixed the…
Patch 1.8 is now live! This update focuses heavily on improving Classic Mode camera angles, a new hotkeys feature, gameplay polish, map/UI accuracy, optimization, and addressing a variety of player-reported issues. To celebrate Patch 1.8, Sanguine will be 25% off from May 31st through June 3rd ! If you've been thinking about jumping into Craven Oaks, now is the perfect time to do so. Thank you…
Patch 1.7.9.1 is now live! This update focuses on Improvements/optimization, bug fixes, and additional polish across several areas of the game. Additions · Added a new Area Display UI . · Zone names will now appear on screen after transitioning into a new area. · Added new door transition animations for Sewers entrances and exits. · Added a door transition animation to the VHS Shop backdoor . I…
Patch 1.7.9 is now live! This update focuses primarily on a major overhaul to the Files/Document viewing system, UI readability improvements, and several bug fixes. Files & Document Viewing Overhaul · Updated the Document Viewing UI screen. · Added unique background images for each document series. · Added and applied new fonts to each document series. · Files now display: · File names on the l…
Patch 1.7.8 is now live! This update focuses primarily on expanding and improving Survivor Stories, alongside several UI improvements, gameplay adjustments, and new Steam Achievements for the Main Campaign. Survivor Stories Updates · Implemented Enemy Health Bars Health bars now display over all enemies. · Optimized lighting throughout the map. · Added Unrefined Gunpowder to the Fabricator, ite…
Hello everyone, Patch 1.7.7 is now live. This update includes a major overhaul to the Main Menu and character avatar systems, additional polish across UI/controller support, localization fixes, and several gameplay improvements. Main Menu & UI Improvements The Main Menu has received a large optimization and usability pass: · Updated the Main Menu to properly support native resolutions across al…
Hello again everyone, Hotfix 1.7.6 is now live. This update focuses on more localization fixes, UI improvements, collision fixes, and a few gameplay/Journal corrections. Additions & Improvements · Updated the Healing Document to include a note that player movement speed is affected by current Health . · Added keyboard/controller detection on the Main Menu Character Selection screen. · The on-sc…
Hello everyone, Hotfix 1.7.5 is now live. This update includes a large batch of localization fixes, UI improvements, gameplay adjustments, and interaction bug fixes following Patch 1.7. Localization Fixes · Fixed localization for the Gas Push Box computer button prompt . · Localized POI outside the Construction Site (French). · Fixed multiple POIs in the Gas Station incorrectly localized (Frenc…
Hello everyone! The hotfixes keep on coming~ Hotfix 1.7.4 is now live. This update focuses on additional localization fixes, controller support improvements, UI adjustments, and gameplay/interaction fixes. Localization Fixes · Localized the Farm Gate choices outside the Diner. · Localized the Farmhouse Save Room Computer. · Localized the Gas Station Save Room Computer. · Localized the Diner bat…
Hello again everyone! Hotfix 1.7.3 is now live. This update continues the focuses on additional localization fixes, map icon improvements & controller support. Localization Fixes · Localized the Survivor Stories text on the Main Menu. · Localized the Farm Gate choice prompt. · Localized the Jack Tape 2 cutscene subtitles . · Localized the locked table interaction in the Gas Station office . Fix…
Hello everyone! Hotfix 1.7.2 is now live. This update focuses mainly on localization fixes, controller navigation improvements, and a few interaction/UI corrections following Patch 1.7. Localization Fixes · Localized the Valve needed/use messages along Main St. · Fixed French localization for the Main St. newspaper. · Fixed French localization for the Mobile Homes newspaper. · Fixed incorrect F…
Hello everyone! Hotfix 1.7.1 is now live. This update focuses on bug fixes, challenge menu improvements, and a few balance adjustments following the launch of Patch 1.7. Additions · Added the ability to reset Challenges directly from the Challenges menu. · Note: Resetting Challenges will clear all completed in-game Challenges and will lock Survivor Stories again if it was previously unlocked. ·…
This update significantly expands the world of Craven Oaks, introduces new systems, and pushes Kris deeper into the outbreak. ⚠️ Important – New Save Required Due to the scale of changes in this update — including new systems, reworked progression, and major world updates — existing save files are no longer compatible . We understand this isn’t ideal, but these changes were necessary to improve…
Sanguine — Patch 1.7 Release Date Announced Hello again everyone! I’m excited to officially announce that Patch 1.7 —which we discussed in our previous update—is set to release on: 📅 April 17th 🕖 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM EST 🌍 1:00 AM (April 18th) CET / 2:00 AM (April 18th) MSK This is a major update , and because of the scope of changes, a new save will be required once the patch goes live. Ol…
Hello folks! I’ve been very, very busy over the last few weeks pushing hard toward finishing Kris’s Act 2, along with some early groundwork for Act 3. I wanted to take a moment to share where things stand, what’s coming in Patch 1.7, and what’s still left before Act 2 is officially wrapped. 🎯 Target Release Window I’m aiming for late March to mid-April for the next major patch. That timing ali…
Happy New Year & Sanguine Demo Update Happy New Year, Watchers — and thank you all for the incredible support over the past few months. I’m excited to share that the Sanguine demo has now been updated to match the current Early Access build (v1.1.6) . This update brings the demo fully up to date with all major gameplay improvements, fixes, and quality-of-life updates made between August 30th an…
Hello Watchers, Patch 1.1.6 is now live and focuses heavily on long-requested quality-of-life improvements , UI usability, and continued combat polish. December has been a huge month for Sanguine , and this update continues that momentum. ⚙️ New Features & Improvements Brightness Adjustment (Finally!) · Added a Brightness adjustment option to the settings menu. · Players can now adjust brightne…
Hotfixes for patch 1.1.5 -Fixed issue with Farm Boss not auto targeting player -Fixed issue where player can’t use crossbow on Kris (may require new save if you've already picked up the crossbow, or a revert) -Removed collision wall after Paula leaves in gas station -Fixed gas station shortcut door collision
Hello Watchers, Patch 1.1.5 is now live and brings a major narrative addition, a brand-new weapon, fresh audio across the game, and new Survivor Stories content. This update focuses on improving the Early Access endpoint while expanding moment-to-moment gameplay. 🎬 New Ending Cutscene · Added a brand new cutscene at the end of the game. · This new scene better reflects where the story currentl…
Hello Watchers, Patch 1.1.4 is now live! This update focuses on combat feel, control polish, and quality-of-life fixes following your feedback since Early Access launched. Let’s dive in: ⚙️ Gameplay Updates Quick 180° Turn – Reworked & Improved · The Quick Turn has been fully reworked and now includes a 10-second cooldown . · A new UI indicator appears while the cooldown is active. · When timed…
-Fixed return to main menu not working correctly at the end of a Survivor Stories run -Added faint red glow to the red gems in Survival Stories and the Main Campaign -Fixed 'continue' showing up by accident on death in Survival Stories -Fixed Kris's status image not showing up when her hp is between 0 and .5
Hello Watchers! Patch 1.1.3 is here, bringing a mix of key fixes, quality-of-life improvements, weapon tuning, UI updates, and the first public release of our new side mode: Survivor Stories . Thank you so much to everyone who’s been reporting bugs, sharing feedback, and leaving reviews—your support is huge and genuinely helps push development forward. ✨ Fixes & Updates • Added Knockback System…
Hello Watchers! Thank you all so much for joining me on this Early Access journey! Your support means the world — every purchase, review, and bit of feedback directly fuels the next stage of development. I’ll be using this early funding to bring in new 3D character and enemy models, and I plan to stay fully transparent as Sanguine continues to evolve. You can always follow the roadmap (subject…
Watchers, Sanguine is officially out now in Early Access! I can’t thank you all enough — everyone who wishlisted, tested, shared feedback, or simply showed excitement for this project. This community has meant the world to me. Creating Sanguine has been a lifelong dream, and today marks the start of something even bigger. Early Access is just the beginning — with your help, I’ll keep refining a…
Watchers, The wait is almost over! Sanguine officially launches into Steam Early Access on October 24th at 11:00 AM CDT! You’ll soon be able to step into Kris’s journey through Craven Oaks — facing the horrors of the Bloods, uncovering the secrets of the AlTran Corporation, and surviving by any means necessary. Early Access will feature half of Kris’s campaign , with the remainder of her story…
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