S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include Update History · SteamPeaks

S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include Update History · SteamPeaks

Time (UTC)SourceWhat changedAddedEditedRemovedReference

11 Feb 2026

09:03:30NewsNew Patch Is Live!———21746532

In-game event · published 11 Feb 2026, 09:03:30 UTC

New Patch Is Live!

We’ve added something many of you were waiting for! Steam Achievements Achievements are now available — for escapes, failures, and questionable decisions. Steam Collectibles Now available: · 8 trading cards · 6 badges · 5 emoticons · 3 profile backgrounds What’s next? We’ll keep that a secret for now 👀 Stay tuned.

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23 Jan 2026

16:49:32NewsS.E.M.I. is officially released!———Steam news

Steam news · published 23 Jan 2026, 16:49:32 UTC

S.E.M.I. is officially released!

S.E.M.I. — Side Effects May Include is now fully released! Patients, we’ve officially left Early Access — S.E.M.I. is now available in its full release version on Steam . During Early Access, we put a lot of work into expanding content, improving core mechanics, optimizing performance, and refining the game based on community feedback. The release version is the most complete, stable, and polis…

13 Jan 2026

15:40:16NewsLast Early Access update———In-game event

In-game event · published 13 Jan 2026, 15:40:16 UTC

Last Early Access update

Patients, attention! 🚨 We have some very important news! On January 23, Side Effects May Include is officially launching into FULL RELEASE ! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Early Access and shared their feedback — you truly helped make the game better ❤️ And today, we’re releasing a patch that adds an exclusive Early Access skin . Any player who has completed at least one level w…

30 Dec 2025

13:49:21NewsLet's escape to 2026!———Community

Community · published 30 Dec 2025, 13:49:21 UTC

Let's escape to 2026!

Happy New Year, dear patients! May your escapes from the clinic be chaotic, fun, and (ideally) successful, and may your loyal, slightly brainless friends never drop you into traps at the most inopportune moment... Or at least let them do it epically - you'll have something to remember. Thank you for going crazy with us and making this year truly unforgettable! May the next one bring even more b…

24 Dec 2025

15:11:25NewsObservation Journal———Community

Community · published 24 Dec 2025, 15:11:25 UTC

Observation Journal

Patients, Attention! It's customary to sum up the results at the end of the year - and we are no exception. We want to share some fun stats with you about what you've managed to achieve in the first month since the game's Early Access release. A Few Numbers This month you have: · Successfully escaped the mental hospital 3,857 times and received your diagnoses · Swallowed over 12,500 pills · Pic…

18 Dec 2025

12:29:39NewsCrazy Christmas!———Community

Community · published 18 Dec 2025, 12:29:39 UTC

Crazy Christmas!

Patients, attention! The holidays are just around the corner, and along with them comes another update for our game! We’re not standing still: fixing bugs, adding new cosmetics, and making the gameplay even more engaging. Today we’ll tell you what awaits you in the latest update. Christmas Spirit How’s your holiday mood? Hasn’t arrived yet? We’re already hard at work adding some flair and decor…

5 Dec 2025

16:06:38NewsIntensive Therapy Course———Community

Community · published 5 Dec 2025, 16:06:38 UTC

Intensive Therapy Course

Attention, patients! We’ve carefully listened to your feedback, taken your suggestions into account, and together with you, we’re making the project better, more convenient, and more enjoyable. Below, we’ll walk you through the key changes. Therapy Course A new mode has been added — players will need to thoroughly explore every corner of the special clinic and track down all experimental specim…

24 Nov 2025

20:47:08NewsEarly Access, Patch #1: Hot on the Trail———Game update

Game update · published 24 Nov 2025, 20:47:08 UTC

Early Access, Patch #1: Hot on the Trail

Patients, attention! This is the first Early Access patch! It's been just a moment since launch, so let's call these fixes "hot on the trail." We've been gathering your feedback all weekend and have prepared a small pack of fixes. So, what's changed: 📢 KEY CHANGES · Improved character control responsiveness during jumps. Platforming sections feel much better now. · Made design changes to the f…

20 Nov 2025

16:00:07NewsDiagnosis: Early Access———Steam news

Steam news · published 20 Nov 2025, 16:00:07 UTC

Diagnosis: Early Access

Patients, attention! The time has come. S.E.M.I. is officially in Early Access! Buy it, gift it to friends, leave your reviews. Until November 27, the game is available with a 15% discount: Opening the doors to S.E.M.I. is just the beginning. In the coming days, our main focus will be on bug hunting. We will do everything to make escaping from the psychiatric clinic as comfortable as possible.…

10:42:07NewsDemo is closed — Early Access in 6 hours!———Community

Community

19 Nov 2025

16:05:14NewsPlaytest: Medical Record———Community

Community · published 19 Nov 2025, 16:05:14 UTC

Playtest: Medical Record

Patients, attention! The recent playtest has been diagnosed as “excellent.” The numbers speak for themselves - according to our doctors’ estimates, our patients have: · Swallowed 9,180 pills · Picked up 30,600 candies On average, you collected 100 candies per run, and our most devoted sweet tooths reached a record-breaking 150 candies ! Your playtests helped us prepare for the release of S.E.M.…

15 Nov 2025

13:11:14NewsPLAYTEST registration is now open! Join the escape!———Steam news

Steam news · published 15 Nov 2025, 13:11:14 UTC

PLAYTEST registration is now open! Join the escape!

Patients, attention! The S.E.M.I. — Side Effects May Include playtest registration is now open, and we’re excited to invite you into the newest experimental build! The doors of the clinic are open — for now. It’s your turn to run, test abilities, break everything that can be broken, and tell us what kind of chaos you found inside. Availability The playtest is live from November 15, 16:00 GMT an…

28 Oct 2025

14:33:38NewsDemo Version, Patch #3: Weapon Throwing, Weapon Durability, and Improvements———In-game event

In-game event · published 28 Oct 2025, 14:33:38 UTC

Demo Version, Patch #3: Weapon Throwing, Weapon Durability, and Improvements

ATTENTION, PATIENTS! 🗓️ BIG NEWS: EARLY ACCESS DATE! Our medical staff has made a decision: on November 20th , we're officially opening the clinic doors to everyone in Early Access ! Also, something interesting happened: while you were running through the corridors, over 50,000 people have already tried the demo , and 25,000 of them have added the game to their Wishlist! Thank you for your int…

13 Oct 2025

11:58:45NewsMeet the Lobby System! Now Escape is a Team Effort!———Game update

Game update · published 13 Oct 2025, 11:58:45 UTC

Meet the Lobby System! Now Escape is a Team Effort!

Meet the Lobby System! Now Escape is a Team Effort! We heard your feedback: assembling a full team to break out of the clinic could be challenging. To solve this, we're introducing a new feature — game lobbies! Now you can team up with random patients and fight your way to freedom together. Here's how it works: Create Your Own Game Click the "PLAY" button in the main menu and choose a lobby typ…

10 Oct 2025

07:54:13NewsDemo Update #2: Solo Mode, New Rooms & Ability———In-game event

In-game event · published 10 Oct 2025, 07:54:13 UTC

Demo Update #2: Solo Mode, New Rooms & Ability

ATTENTION, PATIENTS! Take your sedatives and fasten your restraint straps – our general intensive care unit is ready for your visit. The doctors haven't slept for nights, mixing the maddest ideas with a pinch of chaos to make your escape even more... interesting. Ready for your next dose? We've released the second major update for the S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include demo, packed with new co…

2 Oct 2025

14:36:45NewsDemo Update #1: Mine Cart Room, Enemy Behavior, and Other Improvements———Game update

Game update · published 2 Oct 2025, 14:36:45 UTC

Demo Update #1: Mine Cart Room, Enemy Behavior, and Other Improvements

Hello everyone! We’ve released an update for the demo version of S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include , which includes improvements to trial rooms, enemy behavior updates, interaction tweaks, and a whole bunch of bug fixes. More than 11,000 people played the demo during the first week — and that’s incredibly encouraging. Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to play, experience the side effe…

26 Sep 2025

18:11:16NewsThe S.E.M.I. Demo is available NOW!———Steam news

Steam news · published 26 Sep 2025, 18:11:16 UTC

The S.E.M.I. Demo is available NOW!

🚨 DEMO MODE ACTIVATED 🚨 Did someone order pills? We’ve already scattered them all over the floor! The S.E.M.I. — Side Effects May Include demo is live on Steam, and now you have the chance to escape the clinic, tossing guards aside, popping pills, and tackling twisted puzzles. The demo is out now on Steam Watch the trailer on YouTube What to expect: · Co-op for 1–4 players with a touch of mad…