The Riese Project - Prologue

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Released: Aug 1, 2023
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 01:28 GMT

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07 Sep 2026Developer post
The Riese Project Prologue – Stability & VR Optimization Update
Hi, I'm working hard to keep the game running as stable as possible. I've just released an update focusing on key bug fixes reported by you in recent reports. Anna's Room: Fixed a bug blocking interaction with the document, ensuring seamless operation of the inspection system. Fo
Hi,
I'm working hard to keep the game running as stable as possible. I've just released an update focusing on key bug fixes reported by you in recent reports.
Anna's Room: Fixed a bug blocking interaction with the document, ensuring seamless operation of the inspection system.
Forest: Fixed a critical bug causing the player to clip out of bounds upon entering the location.
VR Optimization: Implemented further performance and stability improvements for virtual reality.
General Fixes: Minor visual and audio polishes enhancing overall exploration quality.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT: I am developing this game entirely on my own. If you want to help me further develop The Riese Project and speed up the progress, please support the project by checking out / purchasing the Early Access version.
Technical Note: For optimal performance, I recommend deleting old save files before launching the game: C:\\Users\\\\AppData\\Local\\RieseProject
Thank you all players for your support.
— Sebastian (MasashigeDev)
Creator of The Riese Project
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02 Sep 2026Developer post
Major Prologue Update: VR Support (Index / Vive) & Optimization
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, nat
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\\\\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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28 Aug 2026Developer post
Early Access Version: New Update
All my work on the game and current optimizations are focused on the Early Access version. View game page Thank you for your support. — Sebastian (MasashigeDev)
14 Jan 2026Developer post
Early Access: Full Valve Index & HTC Vive Support
The Early Access version offers full support for Valve Index and HTC Vive controllers , including interactions, UI, and controls designed natively for VR. View game page This is the best way to stay up to date with updates and upcoming stages of the project. Thank you for your su
30 Nov 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Early Access is now available
The Riese Project is moving to its next stage. Starting today, Early Access is available on Steam. This is not a separate story. It’s the continuation and evolution of what began here – in the Prologue. From now on, it becomes part of the full game, leading further and deeper. If
17 Nov 2025Developer post
Unlocked achievements (finally not only in spirit)
Hey everyone! Recently, some of you reported that two achievements in the Prologue – “Imperial March” and “Photoshoot” – refused to unlock. And yes, you were right. They didn’t just “not want to” — they simply refused to cooperate . ːsteamfacepalmː After the engine update, my ach
15 Nov 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Early Access begins.
We’re beginning the next phase of The Riese Project — Early Access. Add the game to your Steam wishlist: View game page We will continue developing The Riese Project within Early Access — step by step and openly. The Prologue will remain available for you, and we’ll keep refining
10 Nov 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Prologue | Language Update: Russian
🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue Language Update: Russian Some languages sound like memories. Today, another one has awakened in Riese — Russian. A voice joining the echoes of the tunnels, a story that knows no borders of language. Each new localization is more than translation.
05 Nov 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Prologue | Technical Update
🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue Technical Update Not every change needs to be loud to be heard. This update brings a few quiet improvements that make Riese run smoother — and feel better. I fixed issues related to sound and collisions. I adjusted several elements that didn’t beh
02 Nov 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Prologue | Language Update: German
🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue Language Update: German In Riese, every echo has its own accent. Today, a new one joins the silence — German. It’s another voice in the same corridors, another way to hear a story that refuses to be forgotten. This update isn’t just new words. It
27 Oct 2025Developer post
The Riese Project – Prologue | Language Update: Spanish
🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue Language Update: Spanish Some stories find their own way to be told. Today — they begin to speak in Spanish. From the very beginning, I knew that The Riese Project had to speak not only through visuals and sound, but also through language. That th
🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue
Language Update: Spanish
Some stories find their own way to be told.
Today — they begin to speak in Spanish.
From the very beginning, I knew that The Riese Project had to speak not only through visuals and sound, but also through language.
That the echo of these tunnels should be understood by anyone willing to step inside.
This update is not just a new localization.
It’s another step in refining the entire system that will soon allow the game to be available in more languages.
I’m working on a translation pipeline — for both text and voice-over — that’s automated and ready to expand into additional language versions.
In the background, optimization continues.
Each update brings improvements to performance, loading, and audio quality.
The entire game has migrated from Bink Audio to RAD Audio, resulting in cleaner sound without any loss of FPS.
We’re not adding new words. We’re giving them new life — and a wider reach.
🔧 What’s new:
full Spanish localization (interface, subtitles, dialogues)
updated all voice-over tracks (PL / EN / ES)
migration to RAD Audio – cleaner sound with the same performance
further VR optimizations and performance improvements
🌍 What’s next?
The localization system I’m building will allow the game to quickly expand into new languages.
But I don’t want to make that choice alone.
You can help decide which language comes next.
Just leave a review in your own language — even a short one.
Based on the most common languages in reviews, I’ll choose the direction of the next translation.
It will be our way of letting the echo of Riese travel further — to where it’s truly heard.
Every comment, every review — is a signal in the tunnel. And I’m listening.
🌑 The Riese Project – Prologue remains a prologue, but with each step it becomes a more complete chapter.
Your feedback — in every language — truly shapes this project.
Thank you for being here, and for returning to Riese.
As long as the echo answers, I’ll keep going.
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22 Sep 2025Developer post
There… something trembles. Something calls again.
Where the silence of the corridors is broken by the echo of footsteps, the Prologue keeps transforming. Today’s update brings not only smoother gameplay and higher FPS, but also new refinements in visuals and sound. 🔧 What’s new in this update Optimization significantly improved
Where the silence of the corridors is broken by the echo of footsteps, the Prologue keeps transforming.
Today’s update brings not only smoother gameplay and higher FPS, but also new refinements in visuals and sound.
🔧 What’s new in this update
Optimization
significantly improved performance in VR,
resolved frequent stuttering issues,
enhanced overall stability.
👉 It’s not the summit yet – but a big step forward.
Graphics & Audio
new visual effects and artistic tweaks,
additional sound elements to enrich the atmosphere.
💬 The role of the Prologue
From the very beginning, The Riese Project – Prologue has been a dialogue with players.
The full version of the game remains in the shadows – which is why here you have a direct impact on the shape of the entire project.
This is where we test solutions, listen to feedback, and implement changes.
🌌 The personal side of this project
The Riese Project was born within a small team. Its first chapter, shared with you on Steam, became The Riese Project – Prologue.
As time passed, I was left alone – but I continue carrying what we started.
It’s a heavy subject, shrouded in silence – and not everyone wanted to stay with it.
I was warned that those who listen to this place for too long may vanish into its darkness.
Maybe so… but I will not stop.
This story grows from real undergrounds – unfinished tunnels carved into the mountains, filled with concrete, rust, and silence.
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This is my journey – and you are part of it.
Today, The Riese Project – Prologue is already present on over 40,000 player accounts.
It’s a sign that this story is alive – and that I’m not creating it in a void.
Your voices truly shape the direction of the full version of The Riese Project.
🙏 Thank you – and I wish you smooth gameplay at full FPS.
Sebastian (Masashige)
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01 Aug 2025Developer post
01.08.2025 — finally, a sign?
A year ago, she disappeared. Since then — silence. Until now. 🧭 *Played it? Leave a review.* 👁 *Haven’t yet? The Prologue is FREE.*
10 Aug 2024Developer post
🙌 Happy gaming!
Dear Players 🚗💨 We’ve rolled in with a new price: FREE 💰 If you want to appreciate our work - leave 📝 reviews 📝 This small activity is of great importance for our small Indie Team 🌟 best regards and many thanks !!! Real Invented Studio Team
23 Jul 2024Developer post
The Riese Project Prologue for Free!
Dear Players, Our game is about uncovering mysteries. For our team, these discoveries are multi-dimensional. We've just discovered that "free" is a great price! :) :) :) Yes, yes - many of you knew this already, but well, we have our flaws, and some obvious things take a while to
17 Jun 2024Developer post
Update
next graphics improvements
20 May 2024Developer post
Update
graphics improvements
11 Mar 2024Developer post
New Update Now Available!
Dear Players, Another Prologue update marks another step in our journey towards the full game release. In addition to immersing you in the history of the Riese complex, we're excited to showcase our progress in developing the full version of The Riese Project. This update introdu
27 Feb 2024Developer post
New Price! Dive into the world of The Riese Project Prologue for less!
Dear Players, We are trying to reach the widest possible audience with the Riese Project. The prologue not only serves as an introduction to our game but also acts as a progress indicator in our work towards the full version. The invaluable feedback from players directs our actio
23 Feb 2024Developer post
New Game Mode: First Person Perspective (FPP) Added! 🎮
We are incredibly excited to announce the long-awaited update to "The Riese Project Prologue"! 🎉 We introduce the FPP mode! Now both VR players and fans of traditional gameplay can explore the secrets of the Riese complex in full glory. 🌟 The new FPP mode opens up completely ne

Updates & announcements

Language Update: Russian

Technical Update

Language Update: German

🕯️ The Riese Project – Prologue

Language Update: Spanish

🔧 What’s new:

🌍 What’s next?

🔧 What’s new in this update

💬 The role of the Prologue

🌌 The personal side of this project