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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | Security & Localization Improvements I've just released a new update! The game has been rebuilt with the latest secure version of Unity, fixing any known vulnerabilities. Italian localization has been fully polished — all texts and voice lines should now display and play correctly. 🇮🇹✨ Thank you for playing and supporting the game! | 20284019 | |
| Sale | The Autumn Sale Has a Secret… 25% Off! 🍂 The Steam Autumn Sale is here! 🍂 As the leaves fall, so do the prices. Uncover the mysteries of The Empty Desk with 25% OFF this season. Don’t wait too long — the offer vanishes after October 6th ! | — | |
| Community | ✨ The Empty Desk now fully voiced in Italian – thanks to an incredible team! When I first started working on The Empty Desk , I poured all my energy, time, and savings into creating a story-driven experience that would stay with players long after the credits rolled. As a solo developer with limited resources, my goal was always to deliver the highest possible quality. But reality hit hard—after spending all I had on development, I simply didn’t have the budget for prof… | — | |
| Game update | Professional Italian voice-over added! 🎉 Thanks to an amazing team of professional Italian voice actors, The Empty Desk now features full voice-over in Italian! 🇮🇹🎙️ | 19241476 | |
| Sale | 40% OFF – A Summer Deal From a Story-Driven Heart As a gamer myself, I know how important Steam Sales are. They’re not just discounts — they’re the moment many of us wait for to finally grab that game we’ve been watching. That’s why I’m offering The Empty Desk at 40% off — the biggest discount I’ve ever done. I want to make it easier for anyone who's been curious to finally step into the world of Detective Bennett. This isn’t just a game I mad… | — | |
| Game update | Update 1.0.07 – Mouse Invert Feature Added You can now invert the X and Y mouse axes in the settings menu. This new option lets you customize mouse controls to match your preferred playstyle. | 18509776 | |
| Game update | 1.0.05 – FR Text Fix CH08 Fixed an issue where the French text wouldn't display correctly when trying to use the camera in Chapter 08. All set now! | 18173172 | |
| Steam news | The Empty Desk is now available! I’m excited to share that The Empty Desk is finally out on Steam! It’s been months of intense work, long nights, and a lot of heart poured into this story. I truly hope you enjoy the experience and get immersed in Detective Bennett’s last case. If you like it, any review, recommendation, or share would mean the world. Thanks so much for supporting indie devs! Joaquin. | — | |
| Announcement | 🎉 Release Date Announcement – April 16, 2025 (Pending Approval) Hi everyone! I'm excited to finally announce a release date for the game: April 16, 2025! (As long as everything goes smoothly with Steam’s final approval.) As a solo developer, this has been a long journey — full of challenges, learning, and a lot of love poured into every detail. I'm incredibly proud of how far it's come, and I'm even more excited to finally share it with you. Thank you so mu… | — | |
| Game update | Adjusted object scales and other details I have corrected the scale of certain objects that were not properly proportioned to the protagonist. Additionally, starting from this version, the game will launch without English and German voices by default. This is because some players are sensitive to AI-generated voices, which can affect their immersion or interest in the story. Out of respect for this part of the audience, I have set onl… | — | |
| Community | A New Clue Emerges: The Demo Has Been Updated! The mystery deepens… The demo has been updated for Steam Next Fest! I can't wait for you to play it, uncover its secrets, and face the unknown. Will you be able to solve the first mysteries? Take screenshots, share your discoveries, and let me know what you think. For press and content creators, the press kit is available here: PRESS KIT Thank you for your support—I hope you enjoy the demo and… | — | |
| Community | No excuses! Your language is already in the game Great news! 🚀 My video game is now available in 23 languages. Yes, TWENTY-THREE. It doesn’t matter if you speak Spanish, Greek, Klingon (okay, not yet… but maybe one day 😜), or even whale like Dory 🐳—now you can enjoy it in your language! So, no more excuses… Try it out and let me know what you think! | — | |
| Game update | PLAY YOUR WAY! Throughout the chapters, there are certain moments where unexpected scares may appear. You can play with the scares enabled or without them—it's your choice. If you enjoy the thrill of the unexpected, keep them on. But if you don't like jump scares and prefer to focus on the story, you can disable them for a more immersive experience. | — | |
| Community | Steam Next Fest ready! 🚀 I’m ready for Steam Next Fest! 🔥 Hey everyone! I’m officially set for Steam Next Fest! I’ve been working hard to update graphics, polish the demo, and fine-tune every little detail to make sure everything looks and feels just right. I’ve also put together a brand-new trailer to showcase the mystery and terror that await you… My goal is to deliver the best possible experience so you can trul… | — | |
| In-game event | Still Working Full Speed on The Empty Desk! Hello everyone! I wanted to share that the development of The Empty Desk is moving full steam ahead. I’ve had the chance to watch several streamers play the demo, and that’s given me incredibly useful firsthand feedback to polish many details that weren’t entirely clear. I listen to every comment you send my way. I take note of everything you share because your feedback is key to improving the… | — | |
| Steam news | The Empty Desk - Demo Release Date Revealed! It’s ready! I’m beyond excited to finally share the demo of The Empty Desk with all of you. On January 22, 2025, you’ll step into the shoes of Detective Bennett and join him on his latest investigation—one that will take you deeper into the shadows than ever before. A quiet office. An unsolved disappearance. A building hiding more secrets than it lets on... Are you prepared to uncover the truth… | — | |
| Community | The Empty Desk: A True Crime Mystery in the Dark 📢 Welcome to The Empty Desk! Hey everyone! I’m super excited to finally introduce The Empty Desk, my passion project and my first solo game here on Steam. This is my very first post, and I couldn’t wait to share a little about what I’m working on and what’s coming up soon. What is The Empty Desk? The Empty Desk is a mystery exploration game where you’ll be uncovering secrets behind an abandone… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.