We are excited to announce that Nothing Strange Here, will be available on September 7th, 2026! Checkout our official Release Date Trailer here, and remember to Wishlist Nothing Strange Here to be ready when we release the game!
A Small Update From Us Hi everyone! We wanted to share a quick update on how things are going with Nothing Strange Here . Over the past weeks, we’ve been working hard on reworking all the graphics and we’re really happy with how everything is coming together! We’re also preparing an updated demo , with lots of different improvements and polish! This will include the new and improved journal sys…
We’re so excited to announce that Nothing Strange Here is participating in the Women’s Day Sale! As part of this Steam celebration, we at Dandelion wanted to highlight one of our team members, Emma! Emma is our Narrative Designer of Nothing Strange Here and co-founder of Dandelion Developers. If you ever have read a lore post here on Steam or played our demo, you for sure have seen some of her…
Our Public Playtest for the Nature Reserve is now live! This one is all about testing new systems and improving old ones . So if you enjoy giving feedback and helping shape the game, this is the perfect time to jump in! What we’re especially looking feedback on: · Our New Map System · Highlighted Quest Items · Our Improved UI · The new more customizable Journal New content included: · New Area:…
Our next public Steam playtest goes live 27th of February and ends on March 2nd! This one is all about testing new systems and improving old ones . So if you enjoy giving feedback and helping shape the game, this is the perfect time to jump in! What we’re especially looking feedback on: · Our New Map System · Highlighted Quest Items · Our Improved UI · The new more customizable Journal New cont…
Meet Larcenest Gap’s shortest man, sporting the town’s tallest hat – Mayor Steppington Marshall ! Mayor Steppington is a descendant of the town’s very first Mayor, who once wrote into the town’s law book that the Marshall family would forever govern Larcenest Gap. This responsibility is something Steppington takes to heart, and the townspeople see him as a true advocate for the community. He wo…
If you ask anybody in Larcenest Gap which family is the quirkiest, we all know who they’re thinking of… The Cadence Family , of course. This big family consists of five siblings. The oldest is Noel , then Liam , Karol , Sindy and lastly Penny . All siblings have very different personalities and values in life. These differences could be their biggest strength… But over the past few years, it’s…
Eugene is the quiet type who keeps his distance from most people, except for his partners in crime of course. Bibi’s the self-absorbed chick you’ll never see without her flip phone glued to her hand. And Miklos ? Well, he’s the gentle giant who tries to look tough behind his red sunglasses, but deep down he’s got the kindest soul of the trio. The three have been inseparable since kindergarten,…
🥶 On a cold winter’s night 🥶 🔥 Every house was warm and bright 🔥 😔 Not a single soul could be sad 😔 😇 Because all felt gratitude for the year they’d had 😇 This year has truly been one to remember for us in the team. We’ve been challenged in so many ways, and although it’s been tough, we are incredibly grateful for every single person who has supported us along the way. To celebrate the…
🔍 In a strange little town, a big mystery is being brought to light 🔎 ☀️ The excitement to unravel it is what shines most bright ☀️ ⛷️ Some will hurry by, without noticing a lot ⛷️ 🌹 But the one smelling the roses might find details only the sharpest eyes will spot 🌹 😇 In Sweden, we celebrate the Lucia Day on the 13th. As Lucia shines with lights in her hair, we wanted to shed some of that…
❄️ While the snow is falling down ❄️ 😊 There are no faces with a frown ☺️ 🤡 Suddenly someone shows up, looking like a clown! 🤡 🔍 Could there be a mystery in this town? 🔎 ✍️ This rhyme might not make sense now, but consider it… a tiny hint… The team is working on bringing several new areas of the game to life, but for now, we wanted to share an update about a specific area we are “wrapping…
⭐The First Advent Sunday is finally here ⭐ 🎄 Which means the Christmas season is near 🎄 😴 While the team is taking a well-deserved nap 😴 ❤️ I wanted to give you guys a little recap ♥️ OK, the rhymes ran out, so I’ll just let that be for now 😂 Some of you might not know, but the whole team met during our studies at university. 🎓 We started working on Nothing Strange Here during our last ye…
Hey everyone! We’re opening up Larcenest Gap once again for a public playtest , and this time, you’ll get to explore our newest area: The Cemetery! We’re looking for players to: · Test our new quest and its different outcomes · Meet the new NPCs (and maybe uncover a few secrets...) · Explore the new area and share your thoughts or feedback If you enjoy cozy mysteries, and taking photos of suspi…
🚨 Major Demo Update is Live! 🚨 Hey everyone! We just released a major update for the Nothing Strange Here Demo! Here’s what’s new in Larcenest Gap: · A Brand New Area to explore with new Stickers to Collect. · New Tutorial to help you ease into the Journalism. · Improved UI for smoother exploring and investigating. · NPC Names — because everyone deserves to be properly introduced! · NPC Namet…
Concept Art by Victor Ribbarp Meet Gertrude Marshall – A spunky old lady with bubble gum colored hair. As the mother of the current town mayor and wife of the previous one, Gertrude has lived most of her life in luxury. However, it hasn’t always been that way for sweet little Gertrude. As she grew up, her family lived paycheck to paycheck leaving no room for a lavish life. Gertrude met her husb…
Concept Art by Emma Granbäck Lurchbert has been around for some time. As one of the older people in town, he knows most of the people. Not personally, but by their late relatives who rest in the cemetery that he maintains. From childhood, Lurchbert was surrounded by death. His parents before him, took care of the cemetery in Larcenest Gap. They were charming people with lots of positivity, desp…
New Key Art by Noah Dovholt Welcome to Larcenest Gap! The town with that little extra sparkle. Nominated “ Happiest Town ” in 1765, the town of Larcenest Gap is located in a secluded spot surrounded by mountains. Unfortunately, cartographers through the decades have overlooked this hidden gem, forgetting to put it on any map, which makes finding the place even more of an adventure. This town oo…
Concept Art by Noah Dovholt Meet uncle Barnie – A man who easily could be mistaken for a mountain, but separates himself from the rest by wearing a bright pink tie. Barnie Bernstein is the last blood relative of Bennie Bernstein. As the editor in chief at the local newspaper, the Bulletin, he is the one bringing people their daily news. Barnie has spent all his life in the town of Larcenest Gap…
Patch Notes & Future Updates – Nothing Strange Here Demo Today we bring you the first official Patch Notes for the Nothing Strange Here Demo! There are still more bugs to fix, and additions to be made until we are satisfied with the Demo Experience. So there will be many more updates to come! 🛠️ Patch Notes Here’s what’s new in this update: Fixes · Fixed Audio Settings not showing correct valu…
Concept art by Victor Ribbarp With a passion for storytelling, Bennie Bernstein knew from a young age that he wanted to be an investigative journalist. Now, fresh from school, he’s ready to uncover (and cover) every hidden gem that holds a story just waiting to be told. With his trusted camera always at hand and a journal full of scribbled headlines, he’s ready to immortalize every unexpected e…
Our demo is now live on Steam! You can finally wander into the strange corners of Larcenest Gap, meet its residents, and see for yourself why things here aren’t quite what they seem. We’ve already seen a wave of love from content creators exploring the town, sharing their discoveries, and getting wonderfully lost in the cozy strangeness. Now it’s your turn we can’t wait to see what you find. Th…
For this playtest, we’re hunting down as many bugs as possible (the non-Silksong kind). Your feedback is critical to the investigation please take a moment to submit your notes to the newsroom. Local reports insist that “everything is perfectly normal” in Larcenest Gap. As the town’s newest investigative journalist, you may want to double-check that for yourself. While everyone else is busy fil…
Residents claim “nothing strange ever happens here.” You may want to bring your camera anyway. On September 12th at 16:00 CEST / 07:00 PT , the Nothing Strange Here demo will be live. Step into Larcenest Gap as a curious journalist, where: · Neighbors seem friendly… maybe a little too friendly. · Every photo you take might raise more questions than answers. · The line between wholesome and biza…
We’ve had a lot of questions during the last playtest that sounded something like: “Wait… what is this music???” “Why does this track go so hard for a cozy mystery game?” “Where can I listen to this??” Well, good news the Nothing Strange Here Demo Soundtrack is now live on YouTube! 👉 Listen here Our extremely talented composer Petri is absolutely bringing the vibe to this world. It’s a mix of…
🗓️ August 15–17 🕹️ 16:00 CEST to 00:00 PT / 09:00 CEST We’re finally back from summer vacation slightly sunburned, slightly bug-bitten, and definitely a little stranger than before. Turns out real life has its own bugs… and a world just as weird as the one we’re building. But we’re back in Larcenest Gap now and so are you. 🌼 What are we testing in Playtest #3: · 🎮 Controller Support You can…
🕵️♀️ July 18–20 🗓️ 16:00 CEST to 00:00 PT / 09:00 CEST What you will be playing is the demo version of Nothing Strange Here , set to go live later this year. You’ve wandered the odd little streets of Larcenest Gap , snapped suspicious photos, and maybe uncovered more than you bargained for… but this is still just the beginning. For this playtest, we’re focused on Quest Board Outcomes . Your…
Something strange is happening in Larcenest Gap and now you can step in to see for yourself. This is just the beginning: we’ll be running bi-weekly playtests to gather feedback, squash bugs, and fine-tune the weirdness. 🧪 Playtest Schedule Here’s when the town will be open: First General Playtest 🗓️ July 4–6 17:00 CEST to 00:00 PT / 09:00 CEST (new start time) Quest Board Outcomes 🗓️ July 18…
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