Major update

Major Prologue Update: VR Support (Index / Vive) & Optimization

The Riese Project - Prologue · published 2 Sep 2026, 20:55 UTC · build 25086286

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Hi!

It's time to properly refresh the free Prologue. I've brought over a ton of fixes and improvements from the Early Access version to ensure this free introduction to the world of Riese shines as it should.

What's new in the free Prologue:

Valve Index & HTC Vive – full, native support and fixed controls.
Solid optimization – the game runs much smoother, boosting VR immersion.

Important technical note before starting:

To fully enjoy the optimization, please delete your old save files before launching the game
(path: C:\\Users\\<YourName>\\AppData\\Local\\RieseProject).

My request to you (How can you help?)

As a solo developer, I don't have the marketing budgets of large studios – my only PR department is you. If this update improved your experience, the best thing you can do for me is leave a review on Steam. Every positive voice is a powerful signal to the algorithms, giving this game a chance to survive and reach new players.

What's next? (Prologue vs. Early Access)

The Prologue is a complete, free introduction to the story. However, if what you see here makes you want more, I invite you to the Early Access version.

Right now, both versions introduce you to the same mystery, but Early Access is the heart of this project. By buying EA now, you are funding the game's development and getting a VIP ticket to all future chapters, locations, and puzzles I am currently working on in secret. Those who choose Early Access directly fuel this project and will be the first to uncover what the Giant hides as we head toward version 1.0.

Thank you for every form of support – whether in reviews or on the store page.

See you in the dark,

— Sebastian (MasashigeDev)
Creator of The Riese Project

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