BECROWNED

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13th Street Studio · Top Hat Studios, Inc.

Planned release: Q4 2026
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 05:19 GMT

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28 May 2026Developer post
BECROWNED DEMO: COMBAT & BALANCE UPDATE
Hey everyone! A new update for the BECROWNED demo is now live, focused on improving melee combat and overall balance on Easy and Normal difficulties. Patch Notes Gameplay Added new melee attack animations for the main character. Reworked melee attack mechanics. Attacks now push R
Hey everyone!
A new update for the BECROWNED demo is now live, focused on improving melee combat and overall balance on Easy and Normal difficulties.
Patch Notes
Gameplay
Added new melee attack animations for the main character.
Reworked melee attack mechanics. Attacks now push Richard forward, making combat feel more dynamic and impactful.
Reduced HP and damage for all enemies. “Beakhead” and “Long Flesh” enemies now deal fairer damage during combo attacks.
Revolver effectiveness increased.
Axe effectiveness increased.
Dodges are now more effective. Dodge distance has been increased, making enemy attacks easier to avoid.
Visual Updates
Improved image quality on Mac.
Added navigation signs to the “Park” location.
UI
Improved the visual design of toggle options in the settings menu.
Improved the controller settings UI.
Fixed Xbox controller icon display during onboarding.
Technical Updates
Improved collision on certain objects.
Improved rendering for certain environmental objects.
Thank you for all your support and honest feedback on the BECROWNED demo. We read every comment and continue improving the game based on your feedback.
Please keep sharing your thoughts, tell your friends about the game, and stay tuned for more BECROWNED updates through our official channels.
And one more reminder: BECROWNED launches this fall.
The demo is available now on Windows, Steam Deck, and macOS.
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30 Apr 2026Developer post
New BECROWNED Demo Update Now Available
Hello everyone! A new update for the BECROWNED demo is now available. This update includes combat improvements, technical and QoL changes, visual upgrades, and the addition of difficulty selection. Full Changelog Visual Updates Improved overall rendering quality Improved the visu
Hello everyone!
A new update for the BECROWNED demo is now available. This update includes combat improvements, technical and QoL changes, visual upgrades, and the addition of difficulty selection.
Full Changelog
Visual Updates
Improved overall rendering quality
Improved the visual look of several locations
Added blinking and eye movement for the main character and other characters
Improved the main character’s walking and running animations
Added a new visual damage system for the main character and enemies
Increased draw distance
Added visual effects when healing the main character
Audio
General audio improvements
Adjusted the volume of certain sound effects
Gameplay and UI
Added difficulty selection
Added new Display and Game sections to the settings menu
Added the ability to open the settings menu during gameplay
General gameplay balance improvements
Dialogue choices are now protected from accidental player inputs
General movement improvements
Added D-pad movement support for tank controls
QoL improvements for inventory interactions
Improved dog monster behavior
General combat improvements, including better hit impact and improved visual effects during combat
Changed the save point location in the Castle Outskirts area
Increased the penalty for solving the dead pilgrims puzzle incorrectly
General improvements to in-game cameras
Added protection against the main character taking damage during transitions between locations
Improved radio interactions
Improved the Notes menu UI
Technical Updates
General game optimization
Fixed collision issues with certain objects
Thank you so much for your support and feedback on the BECROWNED demo. We read and take every comment into account.
Please share your impressions of the game with your friends, and stay tuned for more BECROWNED news through our official channels.
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21 Apr 2026Developer post
Release Window Trailer Debuted At Top Hat Studios Spring Showcase
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce that during our publisher Top Hat Studios's latest showcase today, we revealed a new trailer - and announced BECROWNED will be coming this fall! You can view the new trailer, which we're dubbing "A Kingdom By The Sea" below: We're very exci
20 Apr 2026Developer post
Big announcements coming at the Top Hat Studios Showcase tomorrow!
Tomorrow, BECROWNED will be at the Top Hat Studios Spring Showcase. There will be a major announcement regarding a window for when you will enter the darkened kingdom; these rotted industrial husks; and these strange, unrealised desires that manifest as your fears... yes, your gr
17 Jan 2026Developer post
New BECROWNED Demo Update Now Available
Hello everyone! We have released a new update for the BECROWNED demo, bringing a number of visual, technical, and gameplay improvements. Thank you to everyone who shared feedback — it directly influenced this update. Changes and Improvements Visual Updates Updated lighting and en
Hello everyone!
We have released a new update for the BECROWNED demo, bringing a number of visual, technical, and gameplay improvements. Thank you to everyone who shared feedback — it directly influenced this update.
Changes and Improvements
Visual Updates
Updated lighting and environment details across several locations
Added new points of interest
Improved visual effects, including puddles, blood, and other environmental elements
Enhanced the quality of certain cutscenes
Audio
Added new sound effects for characters
Gameplay and Interface
Fixed the logic of the item use icon
Implemented fixes and improvements to the combat system
Added the ability to skip videotape cutscenes in the office
Fixed save indication issues when replaying the demo
Technical Changes
Fixed a crash issue affecting the macOS build
Fixed an issue where notes in the castle were not displayed correctly in some languages
General gameplay balance improvements
Improved object collisions
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
Thank you for your support and feedback. Play the BECROWNED demo, share your impressions with friends, and follow our official channels for more news and updates.
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13 Dec 2025Developer post
New Trailer Debuted At Horror Game Awards
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce that as part of our publisher's participation in this year's Horror Game Awards , we've debuted a brand new trailer. This trailer comes hot on the heels of our most recent demo update, which addresses much of player feedback, including addi
08 Dec 2025Developer post
Major BECROWNED Demo Update Now Available
Hello everyone! It’s been a little over a month since the release of the new demo. We’ve been carefully reading all your feedback and listening to every comment to make the game even better. Changelog v.0.3.6: Reworked melee combat: new SFX, improved hit impact, and overall comba
Hello everyone!
It’s been a little over a month since the release of the new demo. We’ve been carefully reading all your feedback and listening to every comment to make the game even better.
Changelog v.0.3.6:
Reworked melee combat: new SFX, improved hit impact, and overall combat improvements
Added a visual targeting system
Added a dodge mechanic
Added the option to skip cutscenes
Added new environment details and interior elements
Rebalanced stamina system
Adjusted character movement speed and updated combat movement animations
Rebalanced enemies and collectible resources
Improved overall image rendering quality
Updated the protagonist’s journal and map visuals
Reworked combat onboarding and tutorials
Fixed collision issues on several objects
Fixed VSync-related errors
Improved camera logic
General bug fixes and technical improvements
Thank you for supporting us and sharing your feedback.
Play the Becrowned demo, share it with your friends, and follow our media for more updates.
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02 Dec 2025Developer post
The New BECROWNED Trailer Is Here!
Hello everyone! We’re excited to share that the updated BECROWNED trailer has just been featured during the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025! BECROWNED is taking part in the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025, running from December 2nd to December 8th on Steam. And as a r
27 Oct 2025Developer post
New BECROWNED Demo Out Now!
Hello everyone! Ahead of the Steam Scream Fest launching later today, we're excited to announce our brand new demo is finally here! As opposed to our last demo which was more of a vertical slice of the game, this new demo instead features a gateway introduction into not only the
24 Oct 2025Developer post
New BECROWNED Demo Launching Next Week
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce that as part of next week's upcoming Steam Scream Fest , BECROWNED will be taking part...featuring a brand new demo! Since our last demo, we wanted to be sure to showcase to everyone how far the game has come and what to expect from the gam
23 Sep 2025Developer post
BECROWNED "The Judged" Trailer At Top Hat Studios Tokyo Game Show Showcase
Greetings! At the Top Hat Studios Tokyo Game Show Showcase 2025 , premiered the brand-new cinematic trailer for Becrowned — “The Judged.” The verdict is announced — only screams of despair and the clashing of chains fill the air… The audience holds its breath. In addition, Steam
22 Sep 2025Developer post
Tune into the Top Hat Studios Showcase Tomorrow @ 1pm ET
Hey everyone! In line with last week's announcement, we wanted to remind everyone we'll be participating in our publisher's showcase tomorrow with some exciting updates at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 5pm UTC . You can check out the showcase below: Check out the following links for mirrors
16 Sep 2025Developer post
Participating in Top Hat Studios Fall Showcase: Sept 23 @ 1pm ET
Hey everyone! Happy to announce there will be news regarding the game in the Top Hat Studios Fall Showcase on September 23rd. Tune in at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 5pm UTC at any of the channels listed below (or here on Steam of course!). See you there! Check out a teaser for the showc
09 Aug 2025Developer post
BECROWNED - DEV LOG 3
Richard Torrance has recently received a new face. Development never stands still — the game is evolving visually, with older models being partially or completely replaced by new ones. New Richard vs. Old Richard As fans of classic survival horror, when designing Becrowned ’s bes
03 Jun 2025Developer post
"Another Love" trailer & great partnership
Hello everyone! Today is a big day for us — the new trailer for Becrowned just premiered during THE MIX Summer Game Showcase ! We're also incredibly excited to officially announce our partnership with a publisher — Top Hat Studios . They helped us bring this trailer to life, comp
30 May 2025Developer post
Upcoming deep dive trailer + partnership announcement on June 3rd, 9am US PT!
Hello everyone, we'd like to let you all know about an exciting upcoming event for BECROWNED - on June 3rd, at 9am US Pacific Time , a brand new, deep-dive trailer for the game will premiere in The MIX Summer Game Showcase . Prepare for a window into the world of BECROWNED that y
25 Feb 2025Developer post
BECROWNED - DEV LOG 2
We’d like to share the development progress and show you what we’re currently working on. Let’s start with the Motel - a main location where Richard arrives in hopes of finding his missing wife and child. Like the Karpenter Asylum featured in the demo, the Motel is one of the key
17 Jan 2025Developer post
BECROWNED - DEV LOG 1
Starting today, we plan to launch a devlog and share updates about the game’s development more frequently. It’s been a while since the demo version of Becrowned was released, and we’re excited to announce that development is in full swing. Several major story locations are alread
29 Oct 2024Developer post
Steam Scream Fest | Becrowned Demo Update v1.3 Available for Download
Hello, friends! The Becrowned Demo is participating in Steam Scream Fest. Halloween is the perfect time to play! Also, the new demo update is ready and available for download. Thank you for playing the demo and sharing your valuable feedback. I read every message, and our team re
Hello, friends!
The Becrowned Demo is participating in Steam Scream Fest.
Halloween is the perfect time to play!
Also, the new demo update is ready and available for download.
Thank you for playing the demo and sharing your valuable feedback. I read every message, and our team reviews each piece of feedback and makes improvements based on it. Thanks again to everyone!
Full Change Log v1.3:

Improved system initialization logic to reduce the likelihood of random errors during loading and interactions.
Fixed radio bugs and improved sound quality.
Now the inventory stays open when using multiple medkits, making it easier to use several in a row.
Fixed an issue where some sounds didn't adjust their volume when changing the master volume setting.
Fixed an issue where initial lines of dialogue would sometimes be skipped.
Enhanced the mechanics of code locks and fixed related bugs.
Fixed an issue where monsters occasionally wouldn’t react to the player when facing away.
General visual improvements and bug fixes.
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14 Oct 2024Developer post
Becrowned at the Steam Next Fest and new update for the demo
Becrowned demo version will participate in Steam Next Fest which starts tomorrow and will run until October 22. Also, a new 1.2 update for the demo version is ready and available for download, which includes a lot of fixes and general improvements. I would be very happy if you pl
Becrowned demo version will participate in Steam Next Fest which starts tomorrow and will run until October 22.
Also, a new 1.2 update for the demo version is ready and available for download, which includes a lot of fixes and general improvements.
I would be very happy if you play the demo version during the festival. It will help a lot to make the game known to as many people as possible.
Full list of changes in the new update:
Reworked the system of interaction between the player and the environment, now there should be no errors in interaction;
Removed possible softlock when interacting with valves in the basement;
Monsters on the walls have a larger damage radius and less damage;
Fixed a bug where you could use syringes when the boss walked away from the TV set;
Fixed minor save/load errors;
Added flashlight on/off to the controller key R3(RS) or F on the keyboard;
Added weapon reloading to the R key on the keyboard and Circle\B on the controller;
Changed inventory indexing, removed empty slot;
General UI/UX improvements;
Improved game sound system;
Multiple small improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you all for your support and feedback.
With Love,
Ernest.
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Updates & announcements

Patch Notes

Gameplay

Visual Updates

UI

Technical Updates

Full Changelog

Visual Updates

Audio

Gameplay and UI

Technical Updates

Changes and Improvements

Changelog v.0.3.6: