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…
Patch Notes for Patch 2.0.22: · Added a title screen pop-up to show which microphone is currently active and make microphone selection easier · Fixed the "Mixed Feelings" achievement bug
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, The holidays have arrived at basecamp in We Were Here Together ! From now until January 7th , you and your partner can step into a cozy Winter Wonderland filled with glowing lights, festive decorations, and presents. 🎁 But this isn’t just about soaking in the holiday spirit, there’s a hidden puzzle waiting for sharp-eyed explorers. Solve it together and unlock an enlightening s…
Patch 2.0.21 Notes: · Fixed the bug where continuing from checkpoint 9 fails to load transition cutscene environment and subsequent level after completing checkpoint 9 for the player on the monastery side. Players ended up seeing only the skybox and being unable to continue. · Minor User Interface fixes.
Patch Notes 2.0.20 · Added a brightness calibration option during first time launching the game. · Fixed missing subtitles playing onwards after completing Chapter 1. · Improved the overall performance , but mostly noticable inside the castle. · Added a Render Scale slider in the video setting tab. · Moved brightness setting to the gameplay tab. · Fixed an audio overlap issue when skipping a cu…
Hello Explorers, The holidays are upon us, and here in the Netherlands we’re already celebrating with Sinterklaas ! 🎅🐴 From November 14th until December 6th , basecamp in We Were Here Together has been sprinkled with a little festive magic. Tradition tells us that Sinterklaas arrives by boat from Spain, leaving small gifts and sweets for those who’ve been good. It looks like he stopped by Cas…
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 ,…
Hello Explorers! The chill of Castle Rock isn’t the only thing in the air, it’s spooky season at basecamp in We Were Here Together ! 👻 From now until November 2nd , you’ll find the camp dressed up with festive decorations. Make sure to stop by before the scary vibes vanish into the night! That’s it for now, explorers, try not to get spooked. Happy Halloween from all of us at Total Mayhem Games!
Fixed: Unable to navigate main menu after launching the game on low end devices., · Fixed: Visual bug in the Cave level., · Fixed: Brewery puzzle shovels dissapear after picking one up and reloading the checkpoint without rebooting.
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 2.0.12. contains: · Improved save file selection. The last played save file is now automatically selected when joining a session. (More info on the new main menu and checkpoint selection can be found in an earlier article .) · Several visual improvements and optimizations. · Minor bug fixes.
Patch 2.0.10. contains small improvements and bug fixes. See the details down below. Improvements: · Overall lighting · Minor audio improvements Bug Fixes: · Lighting issue with the Greenhouse spawns. · Greenhouse to Tower transition broken. · Voice chat interaction not working while inspecting. · Voice chat (Global): voice chat is always on. · Audio (Throne room): SFX for the mechanism that lo…
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…
Maintenance Patch Our latest maintenance patch was a well over-due patch that upgraded our outdated code, engine, plug-ins, internal systems and more, which is necessary as preparation for the crossplay update that will be released with the Switch releases later this year. With this, we've seen that the requirements to smoothly run the game have also shifted and lower-end systems that were able…
Maintenance patch upgrading our engine, plug-ins, render pipeline, and internal systems in preparation for the crossplay update that will be released with the Switch releases. · This patch updated our main menu and checkpoints need to be re-selected by clicking "change" and "start new journey".
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! 🚨 Made it back safe and sound to basecamp in We Were Here Together? Looking for a new adventure? 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 perfe…
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…
Dear Explorers! ‘Tis the season to be jolly at basecamp. So call on your beloved fellow Explorers and come check out our little holiday surprise! Celebrate the holidays with your partner The basecamp has been turned into a Winter Wonderland, full of lights, decorations, and presents! Of course, in real We Were Here style you and your partner have to solve a hidden puzzle to get to an ‘enlighten…
Hello Explorers, December is finally here, which means it's holiday season! For us here in The Netherlands, our festivities have already started mid November, as our dear Sinterklaas made his way from Spain by boat! Tradition for the kids is to leave the shoe near the chimney or door, sing a song and leave some small gifts for Sinterklaas (like a drawing) or some food for his horse. It seems li…
Dear Explorers, It's time to get cozy at the basecamp, We Were Here Together is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 62% discount . Keep on exploring Our other games We Were Here Too & We Were Here Forever are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here , the first game in the series, is available for free . If you would like to listen to some tune…
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 get together and enjoy the spooky festivities at the basecamp in We Were Here Together . The scary vibes will linger until November 2nd so be to play the game before the the decorations are scared away. Boo-tastic sales Some of our other games screamed their way into the Steam Halloween Sale! We Were Here Too is discounted with 80% off ! If you need some fantastic…
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