Community1 Jul 2026The Jester Has Escaped Castle Rock!Dear Explorers, We have some exciting news to share: we've once again teamed up with Makeship to bring another iconic We Were Here character into the real world. This time, however, we may have made a terrible mistake... Meet The Jester Plushie . After the incredible success of our previous Makeship campaign featuring the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, we knew there was only one logical…
Hello Explorers! A new co-op adventure awaits you. We Were Here Tomorrow has officially been announced. In this next standalone entry of the We Were Here series, you and your partner wake up inside a mysterious facility. Strange machinery surrounds you, and a calm, confident voice guides you through a series of assignments. Often separated and equipped with different tools, you’ll need to rely…
Dear Explorers, As 2025 comes to an end, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, look back, and reflect on everything we’ve experienced together this year. Most of all, we want to thank you, our Explorers, for yet another year filled with kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. None of this would be possible without you. To celebrate the holidays, we’ll be hosting a series of festive g…
Dear Explorers, It’s time to dust off those walkie-talkies because a brand new update has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce that cross-play is now available for We Were Here , We Were Here Too , and We Were Here Together! That means no matter if you’re playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch , you and your partner can now connect and puzzle your way through Castle Rock together ,…
Patch notes for We Were Here patch 2.0.21: · Improved UX with pop-up buttons. · Improved Friends and Social panel regarding blocked players. · Improved auto save game select system now properly selecting the last played save. · Fixed invite handling flow when receiving an invite in game when disconnecting back to the title screen. · Fixed gamepad issue on lower end machines losing controls when…
Dear Explorers, We have exciting news! Both We Were Here and We Were Here Too have received brand-new updates! These patches focus on quality-of-life improvements, making it easier and smoother than ever to step back into the cold, mysterious halls where your journey began. From technical fixes to subtle polish, these updates breathe fresh life into the first two games of the series. Perfect if…
Patch 2.0.20. contains bug fixes. See the details down below. Bug fixes: · Theatre puzzle: levers do not rotate when interacting with them using a controller. · Spike puzzle: the instructions on the book on the map table read "start from the east", while it should be "start from the west". · Matchmaking/connection issue at starting screen: players get stuck in an authentication loop after press…
Dear Explorers, We have some very exciting news to share: we worked together with Makeship to design We Were Here plushies and the campaign is live starting today! Meet the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, inspired by all those times your buddy either saved you… or locked you in the dungeon “by accident.” How it works · Support the campaign by grabbing your plushie(s) on Makeship. · If we…
Dear Explorers, Some of you know these halls all too well. You’ve wandered the frozen corridors of Castle Rock, walkie-talkie in hand, voice cracking through the static. You’ve solved puzzles, shouted directions, cracked codes, and yes, maybe left your partner behind once or twice. It happens. For years, the We Were Here series has tested friendships on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Now, it’s time…
2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center! We are growing! Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is…
Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄 The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year wi…
🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨 If you loved your time with We Were Here, then we’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉 The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This is the perfect time to start completing your co-op puzzle ad…
Dear Explorers, Happy Frenniversary! 🎉 It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game. Crafting a Secret After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were…
Dear Explorers! It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates. Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam! We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend , rig…
Attention Explorers! Castle Rock is awaiting your return in We Were Here Forever ! As our holiday present to all Explorers, We Were Here Forever is on sale with a discount of 45% and it has just been updated with patch 1.2 which incorporates over 200 enhancements that enrich and smoothen the experience. Explore Castle Rock now like never before! Also check out our Holiday event in We Were Here…
Dear Explorers, It's time to discover and explorer more of Castle Rock & the Antartic, We Were Here series games are on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 62% discount . If you would like to listen to some tunes while exploring the Steam store, you can get the soundtrack discounted as well. Nominate us for the Steam Awards! If you haven't already, we woul…
Dear Explorers, We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip . The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful. If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The Fri…
Hello Explorers! It’s time to put on your scaredy pants and join the puzzle adventure in We Were Here The Jester has already stolen the price tag and the game is available for free , but what you can purchase now with a discount is the We Were Here soundtrack with 50% off T(w)oo games on sale Already finished with We Were Here and ready for the next level? You can get the next game in the serie…
Explorers! You can still grab We Were Here Expeditions - The FriendShip for free. Don't miss out, make Friday the 13th your lucky day! Golden Joystick Awards: Vote for Us! We are thrilled to announce that our studio has been nominated for the “Best Multiplayer Game” award at the Golden Joystick Awards! Your support means the world to us, and we would be honoured if you could take a moment to ca…
Dear Explorers, A new bite-sized adventure awaits you; We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is available now ! In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner play as a team of Explorers on a boat, hearing a distress call that might be familiar to some of you. Eager to answer the call, you try to identify the location, but end up on a deserted island with…
Dear Explorers, The Were Were Here series is part of the Steam Summer Sale! You can find the entries in the series with some nice discounts Be sure to continue your exploration of Castle Rock!
Hello Explorers, We wish you all a happy 2023! We’re starting the new year with an exciting release, as We Were Here Forever is now on console with cross-play support! Check out the new trailer. As the first game in the We Were Here series to support this, you can now play We Were Here Forever with anyone on any platform. In case you haven’t returned to Castle Rock yet, We Were Here Forever is…
Dear explorers, It's almost the most wonderful time of the year! To get the Christmas celebration started, we got some things prepared for you! Celebrating Christmas Together The base camp in We Were Here Together is all ready for Christmas celebrations! However, not everything it just a jolly good time, your help is needed ! Hidden away at your basecamp is a special puzzle with an ‘enlightenin…
Dear explorers ! We’re excited to share with you all that you can now nominate We Were Here Forever for the Steam Awards 2022! Please nominated Forever for the Better With Friends category! It would be an amazing opportunity, so we hope we can count on your vote. You can vote here . Celebrate Sinterklaas in We Were Here Together Here in The Netherlands, we have double the festivities and presen…
Hello explorers! Our live-action series, ' Chronicles of Castle Rock' released its sixth and final episode. Be sure to watch it! Thank you all for tuning in and watching the series! We loved the idea and seeing it come to life, we glad you all did too! 4th game now available Don't forget that our 4th game, We Were Here Forever , is available now! Get your partner and see if you're clever enough…
Hello explorers! The wait is finally over! We Were Here Forever is available now ! We can’t believe the time is finally here to see you all explore Castle Rock once more, and see if you’re still clever enough to escape… We Were Here Forever is our biggest game ever! With, 22 puzzles and 6 chapters and over 12 hours of gameplay, only if you’re clever enough... The game will be sure to keep you o…
Hello explorers, we hope you're all excited for our upcoming game We Were Here Forever ! The game will launch on May 10th , which means it's only 5 days from today ! We're bringing you a new release trailer today! This will show a lot of in-game footage, combined with new areas and puzzle sneak peeks, so be sure to check it out! The game is going to bring over 12 hourse of gameplay, if you're c…
Dear explorers, To prepare you all for the release of We Were Here Forever on May 10th , our entire We Were Here Series is on sale! We Were Here might be free for you all, our other games are available now in a big bundle sale with 50% off. Which means you basically get them for free ;) Only missing a specific game in our series? Don't worry, our games have an individual sale as well! You can g…
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