27 Jun 2024Developer post

Save 80% on Scars Above during Steam Summer Sale

✨GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE STEAM SUMMER SALE☀️ Who doesn't dream of adventure, of discovering uncharted territories and unearthing hidden truths? Even the most analytical minds, the scientists and explorers at heart, can't help but be drawn to the allure of the unknown. But Kate Wa

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Who doesn't dream of adventure, of discovering uncharted territories and unearthing hidden truths? Even the most analytical minds, the scientists and explorers at heart, can't help but be drawn to the allure of the unknown.

But Kate Ward, brilliant and resourceful as she is, never expected her supposedly routine exploration mission to turn into a desperate fight for survival. What began as a scientific expedition in search of answers vital to humanity quickly morphed into a harrowing struggle against the unforgiving elements and the chilling secrets of a hostile alien world.

Are you ready to face the unknown alongside Kate? Join her in a thrilling yet unsettling journey as you battle to save her SCAR team, all while a constant undercurrent of dread chills you to the bone in this captivating yet eerie world.

Until July, 11 you can embark on that journey at 80% off while exploring the dark secrets of that hostile planet and of the mission alike. 💫

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You can also grab the Artbook and the Original Soundtrack at an incredible discount during Steam Summer Sale:

Scars Above: 80%
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Scars Above - The plot:

A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth's orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Contact Assessment and Response team (SCAR) - consisting of scientists and engineers - is sent to investigate.

Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls the team across space onto a mysterious extrasolar plane.

It’s here that Kate wakes up alone on a strange and hostile world; determined to survive, she sets out to find your crew and unravel the mystery behind what’s happened.

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14 Mar 2024Developer post

Save up to 74% on Scars Above!

✨DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE STEAM SPRING SALE 🌼 Adventure, exploring new worlds, uncovering secrets - isn't that something everyone dreams of? Even if one is more of a scientist and explorer than an adventurer, these thoughts do have their appeal. But it can

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Adventure, exploring new worlds, uncovering secrets - isn't that something everyone dreams of? Even if one is more of a scientist and explorer than an adventurer, these thoughts do have their appeal.
But it can be assumed that Kate Ward, a very remarkable and smart woman, was not particularly keen on suddenly encountering more than just adventures and new worlds on a journey that for her and her team was really more of an exploratory trip, where answers were to be found to questions that would be very significant for humanity.
The adventures turn out to be dangerous challenges, the world on which she and her team are stranded is hostile and inhospitable and the secrets are anything but mundane.
Curious to find out more? Then face the unknown challenges with Kate in order to survive and save her fellow SCAR team members, while all the time a queasy feeling of horror accompanies you in this fascinating but also eerie world!
Until March 21st, 2024 you can embark on that journey at up to 74% off while exploring the dark secrets of that hostile planet and of the mission alike. 💫

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You can also grab the Artbook and the Original Soundtrack at an amazing discount during Steam Spring Sale:

Scars Above: 74%
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Scars Above - The plot:

A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth's orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Contact Assessment and Response team (SCAR) - consisting of scientists and engineers - is sent to investigate.

Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls the team across space onto a mysterious extrasolar plane.

It’s here that Kate wakes up alone on a strange and hostile world; determined to survive, she sets out to find your crew and unravel the mystery behind what’s happened.

Watch on YouTube

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25 Jan 2024Developer post

Save up to 80% on Scars Above!

✨DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE PUBLISHER SALE! 🌠🌟 Many fans are now familiar with the name Kate Ward! A name that stands for someone who rises above herself and smartly and bravely faces dangers that you could never have imagined, nor ever wanted to face! Mons

21 Dec 2023Developer post

Save up to 70% on Scars Above!

✨DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE STEAM HARVEST SALE 🍂 Have you ever heard of the remarkable Kate Ward? Kate probably wouldn't have considered herself all that remarkable until one day she found herself unwillingly on a dangerous mission on a very hostile world, f

21 Nov 2023Developer post

Save up to 60% on Scars Above!

✨DONT MISS THE CHANCE TO GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE STEAM HARVEST SALE 🍂 Ever heard of Dr. Kate Ward? Well, Kate is involuntarily on a dangerous and exciting mission on a hostile world. It is your chance to embark with her on that challenging and exiting journey as she grows with e

30 Oct 2023Developer post

SCARS ABOVE - PATCH NOTES

Hey everyone, Apologies for the silence; we investigated the freezes reported with the last issue and are happy to share that a fix was deployed today to mend this. We are sorry for this unintended last change and hope you will now be able to continue your adventures without tech

Hey everyone,

Apologies for the silence; we investigated the freezes reported with the last issue and are happy to share that a fix was deployed today to mend this.

We are sorry for this unintended last change and hope you will now be able to continue your adventures without technical troubles!

Additional Bugfixes:

Gameplay related improvements:

The game will now correctly pause, when a controller is disconnected.
Added a fallback option for the first boss, to make the journey between attempts a little bit easier.
Added an option for Sprint to be selectable to use hold button vs. toggle in the game options.
Fixed a rare blocker, where a gate in the snow area could not be opened as intended by destroying the power pylons.
Fixed a pulse scan related issue, where already looted items would remain highlighted.
Fixed a blocker, where the Credits would be displayed on loop after successfully finishing the game.
Fixed a controller related blocker, that could lock up player controls, when connecting a controller during an active cutscene.
Fixed a random crash, that was caused by reconnecting a controller under certain conditions.

Graphics related improvements:

Removed a Fog FX in the Metahedron, which could cause some issuers performance issues unintendedly.
Improved the range of view in the Swamp level, to avoid assets popping in at far distances at times.

Options related issues:

Motion blur can now normally turned on/off.
Fixed a Graphics options issue, where changes would be accepted, event when a user chose to not save said changes.
Added some missing Icons for key binds.

Achievement related fixes:

"Scientific Collection" sometimes lost progress, when a played died under certain conditions.
Fixed "Flash and Bones" to always get correctly rewarded, when fulfilling all criteria.
Fixed "Face the Nightmare" to always get correctly rewarded, when fulfilling all criteria.

Steam Deck:

Fixed a player related issue, which caused videos to not be displayed correctly.

Sound related improvements:

Resolved a sound issue, that sometimes caused the hypothermia warning to play double, or even when Kate is not affected by said effect at times.
General audio mix improvements, to address user feedback and improve the overall quality.
Fixed some Sound event related issues, which caused sounds under certain conditions to deteriorate.
Fixed some Sound effects to not play correctly, depending on the landscape the player is located on.
Improved sound warnings for Scorpiod enemies to be more distinct, and less frequent.

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29 Jun 2023Developer post

Save 35% on Scars Above during Steam Summer Sale

GRAB SCARS ABOVE IN THE STEAM SUMMER SALE ✨ Take the opportunity to follow Dr. Kate Ward on her dangerous and exciting mission on a hostile world. Until July 13, you can embark on that journey and save SCAR Team members at a 35% discount as you explore the planet's history and fi

06 Apr 2023Developer post

The Making Of Scars Above: The Sound Of Scars Above

The developers at Mad Head Games – specifically a number of Sound Designers, Voice Over Directors and the studio’s Composer and Music Lead along with YouTube star TheDooo share their insights about the various aural elements within the game, from the soundtrack to the environment

09 Mar 2023Developer post

📰 Prequel Stories

Take a look at some of the art and backstories of Kate, the S.C.A.R crew and Metahedron in these Prequel Stories by Bildner! 🚀 S.C.A.R Team 👩‍🚀 Kate Buy the Artbook, containing stories and art, the soundtrack and the game separately or in a bundle here: Follow Scars Above: Be

08 Mar 2023Developer post

⚠ Mind the gender gap - Inspiring the next generation of female STEM graduates!

MIND THE GENDER GAP: CAN VIDEO GAMES INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE STEM GRADUATES? 👩‍🔬🎮 Join Dr. Jackie Bell, a great scientist and aspiring astronaut, as she explores how video games influence the choice to pursuit the STEM careers: Happy International Women's Day 🌷

01 Mar 2023Developer post

Scars Above - Patch Hotfix 1

Greeting S.C.A.R members, We hope the beginning of your adventure is going well. Here's the content of today's hotfix: Fixed an issue with cutscenes not playing Fixed an issue with Steam VR activating HMD devices when connected Version number: 1.0.1.129298 Patch Size: <1GB Don

28 Feb 2023Developer post

SCARS ABOVE LAUNCHES TODAY!

SCARS ABOVE LAUNCHES TODAY 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Scars Above is OUT today! Embark on a mysterious and dangerous journey with Dr. Kate Ward, discover the story of the extraterrestrial planet, survive in battles with hostile environment and do your best to save the SC

14 Feb 2023Developer post

The Making Of Scars Above: Bringing Kate To Life

BRINGING KATE TO LIFE In this new Making Of video, learn more about Scars Above’s lead character: developers from Mad Head Games will give you a real insight into her creation and evolution, and how she ended up alone and lost on an exoplanet. Kate is an astronaut and scientist,

07 Feb 2023Developer post

New Gameplay Trailer - See more of the exploration, combat and research!

Discover the latest gameplay footage, and get an overview of Scars Above's core elements! Our trailer unveils today and allows you to see more of the exploration, combat and research, as Kate fights her way through a surreal and dangerous world. Watch the trailer here: What is Sc

24 Jan 2023Developer post

Discover the creative process and art behind Scars Above!

5 weeks to go before the release of Scars Above! Mad Head Games, the Serbian developer of the game, takes us through the creative process behind the game, in a series of 'making of' videos. Discover the design process explained by key members of the Mad Head Games development tea

09 Dec 2022Developer post

Scars Above: Game Awards trailer debuts & demo available on Steam!

Greetings from the void: We’re pleased to share our latest gameplay trailer that made its debut at The Game Awards. Watch the trailer here: And that’s not all; if you missed the Scars Above dem o - during the Steam Next Fest – fear not, as we’re making it live again so you can ge

06 Oct 2022Developer post

Play the Scars Above demo, available until October 10th!

Greetings from space, There are a few days left to enjoy the thrilling demo of Scars Above, available during the Steam Next Fest, until October 10th ! ⌛ What is Scars Above? Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter - set on a mysterious alien worl

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