We Were Here Forever

Released: May 10, 2022
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 10:22 GMT

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26 Aug 2026Developer post
We Were Here Tomorrow is coming this October!
Dear Explorers! The wait is almost over. We Were Here Tomorrow is coming this October! If you tuned into the Future Games Show at gamescom, you may have already heard the news. Alongside our release month, we revealed a brand-new trailer created together with KnZplay, giving you
01 Jul 2026Developer post
The 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 o
09 Apr 2026Developer post
Surprise drop - We Were Here Tomorrow demo!
Dear Explorers ! We are super excited to share that the We Were Here Tomorrow demo is available right now on Steam! This is your first chance to get a taste of the mysteries tomorrow will hold.... View game page Welcome to Norcek In this demo, you will explore the opening area of
26 Feb 2026Developer post
Two Explorers, one Tomorrow
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 voic
Hello Explorers!
A new co-op adventure awaits you. We Were Here Tomorrow has officially been announced.
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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 on your walkie-talkies to communicate clearly and work together. Each assignment introduces new asymmetrical puzzles that can only be solved through cooperation with your fellow explorer.
As you progress, you’ll slowly uncover why you ended up here and what your role is within the facility. Only by working together can you decide the fate of Tomorrow.
Key features
Two-player online co-op
Asymmetrical puzzles and separate roles
Distinct character abilities
A retro-futuristic facility filled with secrets
A standalone story within the We Were Here series
View game pageWe Were Here Tomorrow is coming to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Crossplay will be available across platforms!
Wishlist We Were Here Tomorrow – don’t wishlist tomorrow, wishlist today! And follow us on social media for more news and updates.
Join the series
Curious where the series began? The We Were Here series already has 4 other entries available, plus a special bite-sized experience for new Explorers. Find them all here:
View game pageWe are looking forward to sharing more about our new game soon!
Yours truly, Total Mayhem Games
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19 Dec 2025Developer post
Happy Holidays Explorers!
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 s
24 Jul 2025Developer post
Soft, Cuddly, and Ready to Abandon You - the Explorer Plushies Are Here!
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 y
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 reach 100% funding, the plushies are officially going into production.
Didn’t make the goal? No worries, everyone gets a full refund.
Once funded, your new fluffy partners take 2–4 months to make, then ship right to your door.
✨ A little bonus
Can’t choose? Don’t! If you pick up both the Best Friend and Worst Friend plushies, you’ll get 5% off, because let’s be real: We Were Here is always better with a partner.
Keep both as a trophy for your “flawless” comms, or gift one to your partner-in-crime so they never forget who really left who behind…
🔗 Bring them home:
💙 Best Friend Plushie
😈 Worst Friend Plushie
We can’t wait to see these little buddies on your shelf (or stuck in Castle Rock with you). Let’s make it happen, together.
- Total Mayhem Games
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10 Jul 2025Developer post
The We Were Here series is coming to Nintendo Switch!
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 twic
31 Jan 2025Developer post
Our Great Studio Migration!
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
19 Dec 2024Developer post
Happy Holidays Explorers!
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 anythi
04 Nov 2024Developer post
Don't Escape the We Were Here Franchise Sale!
🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨 Have you finished unravelling the mysteries of Castle Rock in We Were Here Forever, but still crave more? 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 t
14 Sep 2024Developer post
Happy frenniversary! 🎉
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
27 Jun 2024Developer post
We Were Here at TwitchCon Rotterdam!
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 h
21 Dec 2023Developer post
Explore We Were Here Forever Like Never Before
Attention Explorers! The Festive Season is here, so it is time to cozy up on the couch and play some of your favorite games with friends and family. And because it is the season of giving, we would like to gift all the fans of our franchise a huge brand-new patch for We Were Here
Attention Explorers!
The Festive Season is here, so it is time to cozy up on the couch and play some of your favorite games with friends and family. And because it is the season of giving, we would like to gift all the fans of our franchise a huge brand-new patch for We Were Here Forever. This patch is our heartfelt tribute to both the weathered Explorers already familiar with the puzzles and riddles of Castle Rock, and the fresh faces on the verge of escaping Castle Rock for the first time. We are committed to delivering the finest experience possible to all Explorers!
Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to create Patch 1.2. We have incorporated approximately 200 enhancements to enrich your Antarctic adventure and ensure smooth exploring. With the new patch, FPS performance improves significantly as shown in the image below.
In addition to these enhancements available to all players, we are happy to announce that We Were Here Forever now supports NVIDIA DLSS! This means that all players with a compatible NVIDIA graphics card now experience a boost of up to 50% in performance and efficiency.
Patch 1.2 just rolled out with the following changes:
Improvements

DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy significantly enhanced performance and smoother gameplay, all while maintaining superb image quality.
Texture Streaming enabled! This allows better memory consumption with better loading times.
Reworked Sound FX! Our team has gone through the most noticeable sound effects of the game and a lot of them have been completely reworked.
The Zoom factor of the zoom button has been increased, making it a lot easier to spot something in the distance.
Major Unity Engine Upgrade
Patch 1.2 also offers optimal performance on Steam Deck!
Fixes

Explorers in the menu are now animated
Localization fixes for:

German
French
Spanish
Upgraded Environmental effects + SFX
Enhanced sound effects at several areas
Improved lighting, shading, and visuals of many different areas
Reworked the vault door scene
Reworked the entire scene of the ride to the Foundry
Reworked the finale scene of the Illusions area
Reworked the transitioning scene from the Crossroads to the Graveyard
Revised game design of The Reflections
Reworked the activation of the Astrolabe machine in the Bell Tower area
The goal of the Memento area is now enhanced and more clear
Voice chat now keeps working during the intro video
Fixed several issues where players could get stuck and could not progress
Fixed achievement bugs (e.g. Achievement for ‘The Ruins of Rockbury’)
… And much, much, much more! See Patch Notes 1.2 to get into the nitty-gritty details

If you still run into trouble while exploring, check out our support page
Join our Discord community to share stories of your adventures with other Explorers
Winter Wonder Sales
You can explore the other games in the We Were Here series as they join the Steam Winter Sale.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/12260/We_Were_Here_Series/
If you want a little extra holiday spirit while playing We Were Here, we advice you to visit the basecamp in We Were Here Together. Brings you right into the Christmas spirits.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/865360/We_Were_Here_Together/
Additionally, We Were Here Forever is also 45% off during the Winter Sale. The perfect opportunity to snatch a last-minute gift for your friends who you've been dying to play the game with. Or maybe you want to annoy them by messing up the puzzles, whatever works for you ;)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/
Happy Holidays and Happy Exploring
Total Mayhem Games!
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21 Dec 2023Developer post
Patch 1.2
Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to elevate We Were Here Forever. We have just released version 1.2, containing the following changes: Improvements DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy signifi
Our team at Total Mayhem Games has been working relentlessly over the past few months to elevate We Were Here Forever.
We have just released version 1.2, containing the following changes:
Improvements

DLSS support! Turn on DLSS with an eligible NVIDIA video card and enjoy significantly enhanced performance and smoother gameplay, all while maintaining superb image quality.
Texture Streaming enabled! Texture streaming allows better memory consumption with better loading times.
Reworked Sound FX! The team has done an extra pass on some of the most noticeable sound effects in the game, and a lot of them have been completely reworked.
Zoom factor of the zoom button has been increased, making it a lot easier to spot something in the distance.
Patch 1.2 has been checked for the Steamdeck for optimal performance!
Fixes
Lobby & Menu

Explorers in the menu are now animated (as originally intended)
Matchmaking - Joining a random room didn’t allow Epic & Steam players to connect
Checkpoint data/selection is not always in sync between clients
Selecting a language is now in alphabetical order
In-game menu doesn’t always scale properly
Overall
Localization fixes for:

German
French
Spanish
Cobwebs visual improved
Lighting artifact issues
Texture wrapping issue on models
Areas
Intro

Voice chat now keeps working during the intro video
Tutorial

Texture improvements
Several holes in the ceiling
Several lighting issues
The Chasm

Softlock when walking backward through the initial door
Softlock in Pin-puzzle
Timelock puzzle not clearly visible when using torch
‘Crouch slap’-issue fixed with dial lock puzzle
Holes in the ceiling, walls and around the vault door
The vault door scene reworked
Environmental effects + SFX
Cinema Machine, prerequisites are unclear
Cinema Machine, projections are too low resolution
Cinema Machine, not all wheels are spinning
Elevator audio missing
Gameplay directions when solved the Cinema Machine
Hand animation on capstan
Both capstan directions should work
No sound on cage sequence
Walkie-talkie disappears during dua hold animation
‘Duplicate key’-effect when opening door with reusable key
Unreadable icons when torch is on
Cage clipping through objects
The Vault

VFX upgrade + performance gain
Massive SFX improvement
Lighting fixes
The projector is already on, despite not being lit by torch
The steering wheel is missing sound
Goals & books are better lit
The Trials

Holes in the layout when player enters the lower section
Floor panels have no audio
After fail, lighting doesn’t always turn back on
Lights sometimes switch off again
Torch SFX plays twice for every torch on the wall
Inconsistency with door audio when progressing to next level
The Memento

The goal of the area is visually unclear / underwhelming
The Illusions

Random black overlay appearing
Non-activated platforms are too clearly visible
Reworked the finale scene
The Broken Road

Clipping objects
Texture issues with rocks
Minor SFX issues
The Pledge

Volume fix of SFX
Owl statue animation issues
Floating objects in the backroom
Multiple shadow casters impact performance
Subtitles don’t stop when interrupting automaton
The Chapel

The doors next to the organ missing
Collider issues
Changed order of completion sounds
The organ would give feedback too early
The transition from confession booth isn’t smooth
Several clipping objects
Weird glow element on the barrel (misleading)
Glowing plank on the elevator wall
The Crossroads

Transition to Graveyard reworked scene
Rope textures of cable cart
Upon first arrival, the ravens are not obvious (at end of cinematic)
Pull handle animation clips out of sync
The Graveyard

Lighting, shading and visual improvements
Treasure trail icons have been revised
Coloring improvements through out the scene
Softlock possibility, by an issue in which the pickaxe isn’t interactable when transferring
Vault door key missing animations
Lighting turns on when entering Mausoleum, but is turned off when opening the vault door
Softlock some players get stuck at Graveyard exit, when reloading checkpoint
Player can get stuck during push animation of the lever on entrance Graveyard area
Figure swap, map item is constantly shown during puzzle
Ghosts breaking graves not visible due to animation lock
Players can interact with the 5th key in the Vault door when reloading from checkpoint
Black stain texture issues with snowy rocks
Reworked (visuals + SFX) ravens in scene
Bell sound is underwhelming
The Foundry

Reworked entire scene of the ride to the Foundry
Submerged, wood clipping
Submerged, missing collider at the end, falling a bit through the floor
Submerged, Fog volume has no topside fading
Submerged, colorcoding pipes over the wall (better visibility)
Power Restored puzzle, double pipe placement issue
The Nautilus, spam spinning the wheel makes symbols unreadable
The Nautilus, cracks in the glass inconsistent and buggy
The Nautilus, volume meter barely visible (through the glass)
The Nautilus, no sound with water through the cracks
The Assembly, duplicate items
The Assembly, Flask dispenser not working
The Assembly, lighting needs improvement for visibility
Missing SFX when putting on helmet
When wearing helment, walkie-talkie light in hand is still visible
Explorer’s fingers clip through the helmet
Interact on helmet not always showing
UI issues when putting on, putting off helmet
The Ruins of Rockbury

Lighting, shading and visual improvements
Softlock during traversal through Rockbury
Transition from the crossroads has been shortened
Missing rock formations on arrival
Rope textures of cable cart
Achievement bug
The Reflections, game design revision needed
The Reflections, improving sounds during puzzle
The Reflections, player below can reach the levers upper area
Issue with sparkling particles in light beam
Icicles don’t have the right material
Player can jump over fences and get stuck
Astrolabe piece duplication and bug following
Water shader issues
Giant lens is hanging on thin ropes
360 bridge trigger issues
Culling issues moon beam
Exiting the area by boat has no audio
Beam isn’t projected correctly in various scenario’s
Duo lift locking up on double clicking
The Belltower

Missing meshes
Portal shader is sometimes broken during final scene
Astrolabe machine activation and transformation doesn’t have sound
Credits
Music credits loops when switching back to the menu
Other technical upgrades
Mayor Unity Engine upgrade, for more stability and better performance
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23 Nov 2023Developer post
We Were Here Forever on Sale!
Hello dear Explorers, We're happy to let you know that We Were Here Forever is on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 40% discount . Keep on exploring Our other games We Were Here Too & We Were Here Together are part of the sale as well.
21 Nov 2023Developer post
Nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
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
26 Oct 2023Developer post
Spooky things happening!
Hello dear Explorers! Halloween is taking over the We Were Here series as we have in-game events and sales going! Scary Cosiness Together In We Were Here Together you can enjoy the spooky Halloween vibes at the basecamp until November 2nd so be sure to play the game before the de
13 Oct 2023Developer post
Last Chance to Get We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for FREE!
Ahoy Explorers! Friday, October 13th is your final shot to snag We Were Here Expeditions - The FriendShip for free. Don't miss out on this unique voyage with your friend. Play the game for free and make Friday the 13th your lucky day! Golden Joystick Awards: Vote for Us! We are t
23 Sep 2023Developer post
Do you and your partner have what it takes?!
Did you and your partner pass The FriendShip test? While each We Were Here game unravels a part of the sinister story in Castle Rock, you can play these standalone games at your own pace and in the order you like! We Were Here Forever is the longest game in the series, bringing y
14 Sep 2023Developer post
All aboard The FriendShip!
Hello Explorers, It’s the time for a new adventure! We’ve just revealed & released our bite-sized game We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip . That’s right! In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner take the role of an Antarctic Ex

Updates & announcements

Dear Explorers!

What will Tomorrow bring?

Visit us at gamescom and Tokyo Game Show

Coming this October

View game pageUntil Tomorrow,

Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers,

Bring The Jester home:

Already supported our previous plushie campaign?

Want more We Were Here?

Steam Summer Sale

Yours truly, Total Mayhem Games

Welcome to Norcek

Hello Explorers!

Key features

Join the series

Yours truly, Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers,

A New Home for Total Mayhem Games

Expanding the Adventure to Nintendo Switch

Best Friends, Worst Friends… Soft Friends!

Steam Winter Sale

Happy holidays, Explorers and we’ll see you on the other side.

Dear Explorers,

How it works

✨ A little bonus

🔗 Bring them home:

- Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers,

We’re super excited to announce that We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together are coming to Nintendo Switch!

See you on the other end of the walkie-talkie, Total Mayhem Games

We are growing!

We thank you for all the support throughout the years, Explorers. You motivate us to keep making awesome co-op experiences! — The Total Mayhem Games Team

Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄

🎶 Day 1: Cozy Lo-Fi Tunes for Every Explorer

✨ What’s Next? Stay Tuned!

Christmas at Base Camp 🎅

Winter Sale Alert!

Stay warm, stay adventurous, and enjoy the holidays! — The Total Mayhem Games Team

🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨

Have you finished unravelling the mysteries of Castle Rock in We Were Here Forever, but still crave more? We’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉

Thank you for your endless support, Explorers! We can't wait to see you in the next adventure!

Dear Explorers,

Happy Frenniversary! 🎉

Crafting a Secret

The Big Reveal at WASD x IGN 🎮

Celebrating Friendship 🫶

All the best, Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers!

Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam!

Can’t make it to TwitchCon?

Cool down in the Arctics this Steam Summer Sale!

All the best, Total Mayhem Games

Attention Explorers!

Improvements

Fixes

Winter Wonder Sales

Happy Holidays and Happy Exploring

Improvements

Fixes

Lobby & Menu

Overall

Areas

Intro

Tutorial

The Chasm

The Vault

The Trials

The Memento

The Illusions

The Broken Road

The Pledge

The Chapel

The Crossroads

The Graveyard

The Foundry

The Ruins of Rockbury

The Belltower

Other technical upgrades

**We’re super excited to announce that We Were Here, We Were Here Too, and We Were Here Together are coming to Nintendo Switch!**