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S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May IncludeNewsCrazy Christmas!
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Crazy Christmas!

S.E.M.I. – Side Effects May Include · published 18 Dec 2025, 12:29 UTC

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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 decorating the lobby for the season! So if the Christmas spirit hasn’t caught up with you yet - it’s the perfect time to soak it up in our game!

Festive Outfit

Of course, on the eve of the holidays you can’t do without the right look. That very “ugly Christmas sweater” is now available for purchase in the game! Don’t miss the chance to dress up your character in true holiday spirit!

Economy Changes

While it’s getting colder outside, prices in the game are melting instead. The Christmas sale is in full swing - get ready for the holidays in time! Skin prices have been reduced, and rewards for completing levels and receiving diagnoses have been increased.

Unstoppable

By popular player request, we’ve made it so that during the growth super ability, the character can no longer be pushed back or knocked down by attacks. Now you can jump into battle without fearing a sudden loss of control.

Forewarned Is Forearmed

All traps in the game have received a “preparation phase.” Players will now get a visual warning that a specific trap is about to activate. This allows you to dodge damage in time and plan your actions more effectively.

Steam Cloud Saves

We’ve added Steam Cloud support. You can now play on different devices using your Steam account without losing your hard-earned progress.

Optimization

We’ve continued optimizing the game for better performance on low-end systems. Now escaping from the asylum will be possible even on older devices.

What Else Is New?

We’ve refined the level design of several locations to make them more interesting while remaining clear and readable for progression. We’ve also fixed another batch of bugs to make the gameplay as comfortable as possible. On top of that, we added sound effects to some game elements and the UI - more impact with every action!

Thank you to each and every one of you for your feedback, support, and patience! We’ll keep working to make every escape from the asylum even more exciting and vibrant. Don’t forget to drop by the game and catch the festive mood - and follow us on social media to be the first to hear all the latest news.

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