Tokyo Game Show 2026 Hello, Cleaners. We are Hypercent, the team behind Backroom Cleaners. Backroom Cleaners is coming to Tokyo Game Show 2026. At the show, we will be introducing Backroom Cleaners, where you and your crew take on shifting Backrooms, adapt to unpredictable threats, and complete each operation together. See you at Tokyo Game Show Join us at Tokyo Game Show to discover Backroom C…
Hello, Cleaners. Backroom Cleaners developer Hypercent here. Based on feedback received during the Playtest, we have applied Patch 0.5.16 to improve game stability and the overall operation experience. Here are the changes in this update. Balancing · The health of two bosses has been reduced from 45,000 to 34,000. This is a reduction of approximately 24.5%. Improvements and fixes · Fixed an iss…
Hello, Cleaners. This is Hypercent, the team behind Backroom Cleaners. As a small indie studio, we are carefully reviewing the feedback received during the playtest and refining the game to make every operation more stable and enjoyable. We are also working on new entities, additional roguelike elements, balance updates, and UX improvements. Our goal is to make every operation feel more tense,…
The first operation begins today Cleaners, the Backroom Cleaners Playtest opens at 00:00 EDT (UTC−4) on August 26. The Playtest runs for around two weeks. Check your access If you requested access, check your email and Steam after launch to see whether you have been invited to the Playtest. Prepare for the first operation Enter the changing Backrooms, respond to dangerous entities, choose your…
The Playtest begins tomorrow The Backroom Cleaners Playtest opens at 00:00 EDT (UTC−4) on August 26. It runs for two weeks. Before you enter the Backrooms, check your loadout and decide how you want to approach the operation. No two operations play out the same way, so be ready to adjust when the situation changes. Get ready for the first operation Dangerous entities demand quick decisions. Use…
20,000 Steam wishlists reached Backroom Cleaners has reached 20,000 wishlists on Steam. A sincere thank you to everyone who has added the game to their wishlist and has been waiting for the operation. Preparing for the upcoming Playtest The team is focused on getting ready for the upcoming Playtest. We're making sure everything is ready for your steps into the Backrooms. See you at gamescom in…
Playtest date confirmed The Backroom Cleaners Playtest begins at 12:00 AM EDT (UTC−4) on August 26. The Playtest will run for two weeks. Gather your crew, prepare your loadout, and get ready to enter the Backrooms. Every operation will demand a different approach, and not everything in the dark is waiting to be found. Start times around the world All times below refer to the same start moment.…
Welcome back, Cleaners. Encountering an unfamiliar entity during an operation can lead to poor decisions, equipment loss, and personnel casualties. Do not assume that two entities should be handled the same way simply because they look similar. Review the following information before deployment. Entities observed on CCTV in the Lobby (Level 0) Excerpt from Researcher HE-24's personal recording…
ChinaJoy 2026 has come to a close. Over four days, 2,800 visitors got hands-on with Backroom Cleaners and shared their feedback with us. Thank you to everyone who spent time with the game and shared their thoughts on site. Your feedback gives us a clearer sense of where to take Backroom Cleaners next. We hope you will continue to follow Backroom Cleaners. We will keep sharing what changes with…
Following ChinaJoy 2026, Backroom Cleaners is heading to gamescom 2026 in Germany. We will be bringing Backroom Cleaners to the gamescom show floor. More details are on the way. We look forward to seeing you at gamescom. Bis bald!
ChinaJoy 2026: Booth Ready! The Hypercent booth for 《Backroom Cleaners》 is ready for ChinaJoy 2026. From July 31 to August 2, visit Hall N2-12 to get hands-on with 《Backroom Cleaners》. We’ll have the game demo and event goodies waiting for you, and the Hypercent team will be at the booth throughout the event. Come experience the game, meet the team, and get your first look at 《Backroom Cleaners…
Backroom Cleaners is coming to ChinaJoy 2026! Hypercent will be at ChinaJoy 2026 with Backroom Cleaners! Visit us at Hall N2-12 from July 31 to August 2. Play Backroom Cleaners for yourself and pick up some exclusive goodies! You can also meet the Hypercent team and chat with us in person. Booth: Hall N2-12 Dates: July 31–August 2 We can’t wait to see you at ChinaJoy! #2026ChinaJoy #BackroomCle…
AUGUST PLAYTEST ROADMAP The August Playtest is approaching, and we’re ready to share what your first deployment into the Backrooms will include. This playtest is the first operational slice of Backroom Cleaners . It is not a complete showcase of every area, entity, and system planned for the game. Instead, the August Playtest is built around one playable stage, giving you an early hands-on look…
More than 12,000 players have signed up for the Backroom Cleaners playtest. Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in Backroom Cleaners. \ We hope to welcome more Cleaners. // PLAYTEST SIGN-UP / LATEST NEWS
\ New Cleaners, welcome to AXIOM Corporation. \ Entering an operation without understanding the facility's primary systems and basic procedures may severely compromise both mission performance and your chances of returning safely. Review the following information before preparing for deployment. Hub Center Armory Medical Bay Shooting Stand Operation Preparation Facility You are currently locate…
Hello, We have confirmed that Steam Playtest access for Backroom Cleaners was granted earlier than our planned test schedule to a portion of applicants. Please note that the playtest has not officially started yet. The current target window for the playtest is late August, and we are still preparing the build and test environment. If you have already received access, you do not need to sign up…
Just one week after the trailer reveal , Backroom Cleaners has reached 10,000 Steam wishlists ! We're incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and excitement you've shown in such a short time. Thanks to you, more Cleaners are joining Axiom Corp.'s mission than ever before. Every single wishlist means the world to the Backroom Cleaners team. We're continuing to focus on development to de…
Hello, Cleaners! We are excited to announce that Backroom Cleaners will be participating in ChinaJoy 2026. At the event, we will showcase the game and share the latest updates about Backroom Cleaners. Come visit our booth, try the game for yourself, and meet the development team. We look forward to seeing you at ChinaJoy 2026!
Greetings, Cleaners. Recruitment for the Backroom Cleaners Global Playtest has begun. This Playtest is scheduled for late August, and applications are available through Steam. Selected players will be able to experience the core content of Backroom Cleaners before its official release and provide feedback to help improve the game. If you are ready to be deployed into a dangerous Backrooms clean…
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at PlayX4. Every playtest, review, and piece of feedback helped us move one step forward. Thank you for supporting Backroom Cleaners.
Backroom Cleaners has officially been unveiled amid the excitement of PlayX4! From booth setup to live demos, check out the excitement and interest from the show floor through these photos! ▼ Backroom Cleaners Steam Page Backroom Cleaners on Steam
Backroom Cleaners will be joining PlayX4 2026. Event Period May 21 - May 24 Booth Location D-39 Backroom Cleaners is a 4-player co-op TPS roguelike set within the Backrooms universe. At PlayX4, visitors will be able to play the demo firsthand and participate in various on-site events. Explore the Backrooms with your team, survive against hostile entities, and complete the cleaning operation. We…
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