Build 26283190

WELCOME BACK TO SPECTRE OS.

she remembers more than she should.

2.0 is the biggest update BCKSPCE has had: a new route, a rebuilt title screen, a stronger save system, Steam Achievements, macOS support, and a facelift for nearly everything.

NEW: a third route

• There's another way out. Finish the game and you'll know when it's open (look for a 4th star on the title screen).
• New days, new conversations, a new place to go, and a new ending.
• This route leads directly into ONE FINAL WINTER, the next game, currently in development.

NEW: Steam Achievements

• 20 achievements, some of them hidden.
• Endings you've already reached in older versions unlock on first launch.

NEW: macOS support

• BCKSPCE now runs on Mac. This is the first Mac release, so please report anything odd in the discussions.

Title screen & saves

• Brand-new title screen set in a rebuilt 3D PC room, with Continue, New Game and Load.
• Save system rebuilt: safer saving with automatic backups, and loading a save now reliably restores your game.
• Fixed events and conversations replaying when you revisited certain files or apps.

Story & dialogue

• Conversations with Scion of Flames have been greatly expanded.
• Many choices now get their own unique reply instead of a shared one.
• Stella's lines in the 3D world can now be clicked through (click or Enter).
• Fixed Stella's text box staying on screen after the bedroom choice.

Stella's world

• The house has been completely rebuilt: better modelling, proper stairs, and you can now actually walk in the front door.
• Stella follows you much more naturally, including up and down stairs.
• New night atmosphere: fog, fireflies, wind, flickering lights... and you may not be alone out there.

The OS

• New hand-drawn pixel-art icons for every app, file and folder.
• A custom cursor that reacts to what's happening.
• Glitch and crash sequences have been overhauled and are far more intense.
• Locked files: hints now build up as you struggle, a "What you know" panel collects clues you've found, and the PIN keypad works with your keyboard.
• Notepad: adjustable text size and line spacing. Some files may not stay the way you left them.

Minigames

• Both heart and arm minigames have new, far more detailed visuals.
• Clearer progress feedback and keyboard controls.

Accessibility

• Assist Mode: more time in timed minigames and faster hints on locked files.
• Reduce Gore: tones down the most graphic visuals.
• Both are in Settings, alongside the existing Auto-Type and Reduce Motion options.

Bug fixes

• Fixed the bad route's arm sequence sending you down the good route's conversation.
• Fixed one ending not counting towards your ending stars.
• Fixed the chat window not appearing when pressing TAB in the 3D world.
• Fixed Stella not using your name on some systems.
• Fixed a black screen where the credits should be on one ending.
• Lots of smaller fixes and polish throughout.

Content note

BCKSPCE deals with suicide, self-harm and emotional manipulation, and 2.0 goes further into those themes. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone. You can find free, confidential support wherever you are at findahelpline.com.

thank you for playing. she's glad you came back.