27 Jun 2026Developer post

Steam Trading Cards Are Now Available!

We are excited to announce that Steam Trading Cards are now officially live! You can now earn trading cards, craft badges, and unlock exclusive profile rewards just by playing the game. Thank you for your support, and happy collecting!

03 May 2026Developer post

PRICE DROP

Greetings! We’ve lowered the prices for the Spectator series on Steam to match the platform’s updated regional pricing system. Have fun!

16 Jan 2026Developer post

Cloud Saves and more

Greetings, Spectators! We are thrilled to announce a massive technical overhaul for Spectator 2. This update represents months of work dedicated to optimizing the co-op experience and modernizing the game engine to provide the smoothest investigative horror experience possible. C

07 Nov 2025Developer post

Spectator 2 Refresh

Spectator 2 Patch Notes - "Refresh" Greetings, Spectators. The world is feeling... different . This massive "Refresh" update sweeps away numerous issues and implements critical network stability improvements to ensure your experience in the shadows is smoother and all the more te

Spectator 2 Patch Notes - "Refresh"

Greetings, Spectators.

The world is feeling... different. This massive "Refresh" update sweeps away numerous issues and implements critical network stability improvements to ensure your experience in the shadows is smoother and all the more terrifying.

This "Refresh" is all about future-proofing the game and delivering the performance you deserve.

Anomalies & System Integrity

We've delved deep into the corrupted source code to address the erratic behavior and unpredictable manifestations you've been reporting. The terror should now be more consistent, deliberate, and unnerving.

Anomaly Correction: Addressed numerous bugs causing incorrect and unintended anomaly triggers.
Effect Consistency: Fixed issues where incorrect anomaly effects or assets were being called, resolving visual and audio glitches that broke the immersion.

Multiplayer Enhancements

Surviving with a team should be a seamless, terrifying experience. We've significantly improved networking and connectivity.

Improved Netcode: Experience smoother, more stable multiplayer sessions and reduced latency across all platforms. (Cross play available)
Quick Connect via Steam: Jump into public matches instantly through the new Steam Quick Connect feature.
Steam Invitations: Easily invite your friends to join your team and your inevitable doom with integrated Steam invitations. Faster queues, quicker screams.

Core System Improvements

We have performed deep maintenance on the core architecture of the simulation to enhance stability and security.

Engine Upgrade: The simulation is now running on the latest version of the Unity Engine. This foundation provides better performance, stability, and prepares the system for future major overhauls.
Security Protocol: Critical security vulnerabilities have been identified and patched. The integrity of the monitoring system has been restored, protecting against external interference.

Thank you for your continued support of Spectator series. This update is a critical step for us, ensuring the game remains healthy and enjoyable for years to come.

See you in the game!

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27 Jun 2025Developer post

🌞 Summer Sale from neko machine is here! 🌞

Neko Machine are on SALE during the Steam Summer Sale! Here’s your chance to grab them at a discount: 🎮 Spectator A psychological horror game where you monitor security cameras in strange, twisted environments. Something’s always watching you... View game page 🎮 Spectator 2 New

28 May 2025Developer post

Controller Support Update

📢 Spectator Patch Release – Controller Support Now Live! Spectators! We’ve just dropped a new patch for the game, and we're excited to announce the arrival of controller support! 🎮 Now you can kick back and experience Spectator with your favorite gamepad! Minor stability and pe

25 May 2025Developer post

SPECTATOR 2, NOW LIVE!

🎉 Spectator 2 is Officially Out of Early Access! 🎉 After long development, refinement, and community feedback, we’re proud to announce that Spectator 2 has officially launched out of Early Access! This release brings one of the most anticipated features to the game: the Story M

27 Nov 2024Developer post

Spectator 2: Autumn Sale – 35% Off!

Hello, Spectators! The suspense intensifies – Spectator 2 is now part of the Steam Autumn Sale, and for a limited time, you can grab it at 35% off! 🍁 Don’t miss this chance to expand your Spectator experience at an unbeatable price. Head over to Steam and claim your copy before

29 Oct 2024Developer post

Steam Scream Fest!

🎃 Get Ready for Scream Fest with Spectator 1&2! 🎃 This Halloween, jump into a spine-chilling world of psychological horror with Spectator 2—the latest thrill-packed experience from Neko Machine! As part of the Steam Scream Fest, we’re offering 30% off on Spectator 2. Uncove

25 Aug 2024Developer post

Patch 1.5

Good day, Agents! New sound system for the Spectator 2 is here! In addition to the bugfixes **Bug Fixes** * Again fixed synchronization issues between clients. This will prevent cases where effective anomaly detection in co-op mode would lead to desynchronization. * Improved the

27 Jun 2024Developer post

Summer Sale!

🔥 Spectator 2 Summer Sale Alert! Get 30% off! 🔎 Attention, thrill-seekers and puzzle enthusiasts! The scorching hot Spectator Summer Sale is still on fire! For a limited time, experience the mind-bending mystery of Spectator at an amazing 30% off on Steam! 🌞 Immerse yourself i

23 Feb 2024Developer post

Patch 1.4

Bello everyone!! We are excited to release the long-awaited patch for Spectator 2! As many of you know, we have been working hard on the game's networking over the past week. **Bug Fixes** * Fixed broken anomalies on several levels. * Fixed an issue on the Fast Food level where a

11 Feb 2024Developer post

Translation update #1

Good day, Agents! Today We have released our first translation update! Now Spectator 2 is translated and verified to Chinese, Chinese Traditional and Japanese! Have a Great Weekend!

09 Feb 2024Developer post

Patch 1.3

Greetings Agents, A new patch has been released today! We've fixed a number of issues, including: *MacOS build:* Lighting has been fixed and now matches other platforms. The game experience on Spectator 2 is now consistent across Windows 64, Windows 32, MacOS, and Linux+Steam Dec

07 Feb 2024Developer post

Patch 1.2

Hello everyone! We are excited to release another patch for Spectator 2. Thank you so much for all your feedback, it really helps us improve the game. **In this patch we fixed:** * Fonts for Chinese, Japanese, etc. * Anomalies on the following levels: Polar, Train Station, Main M

07 Feb 2024Developer post

Patch 1.1

## Spectator 2: Patch 1.1 **Greetings, Agents!** We are excited to release Patch 1.1 for Spectator 2! In this update, we have made significant improvements to the levels, fixed bugs, and improved the overall gameplay experience. **Changelog:** **General:** * Achievements now work

## Spectator 2: Patch 1.1

**Greetings, Agents!**

We are excited to release Patch 1.1 for Spectator 2! In this update, we have made significant improvements to the levels, fixed bugs, and improved the overall gameplay experience.

**Changelog:**

**General:**

* Achievements now work correctly.
* Fixed controller navigation in the main menu.
* Fixed a rare bug in co-op mode that could disable the UI for one of the players.

**Levels:**

**Polar Station:**

* Improved visibility through the snow weather.
* Fixed the radio tower.
* Fixed the ceiling in the break room.
* Removed the ceiling opening anomaly due to conflict with the ceiling change anomaly.
* Changed the visual of the ceiling anomaly.
* Fixed possible sound anomalies coming from the neighboring room.
* Fixed the anomaly with the human hand in the room with dogs.
* Changes to the details of the room with dogs to fix the conflict with the "other" anomaly.
* Fixed the anomaly with the table, chair, and carpet in the containment room.
* Replaced the lighting throughout the level.

**Hotel:**

* The donut now floats as intended.
* Replaced the front door of the hotel to avoid camera overlap.
* Fixed the anomaly with the lamps at the reception.
* Fixed the bushes near the pool.
* The tree no longer falls into the bookshelf in the library.
* Fixed anomalies in the bedroom that were not captured by the camera.
* Flies in the dining room are now larger and more noticeable.

**Train Station:**

* Fixed the lighting of the scoreboard in the carriage.
* Changes to the anomaly concerning the seats.
* Fixed anomalies that were out of the player's field of view in places like the tunnel and factory.
* Added lighting for anomalies such as the burger sign and the spider web on the camera.
* Fixed the lighting of the handcar.
* Scripted camera movements.

**Laboratory:**

* Fixed the anomaly in the main hall concerning the windows.
* Scripted camera movements.

**Bugs related to anomalies were found in this level and will be fixed in the next patch.**

**Fast Food:**

* Removed the transparent wall in the main hall.
* Adjusted the rain outdoors.
* Fixed the anomaly with the handprint on the glass.
* Fixed the anomaly with the mirror in the bathroom.

**In the next patch:**

* Fix font issues for multiple languages.
* Add improved textures.
* Make fixes to anomalies on the Laboratory, Polar Station, Dollhouse levels, and others.
* Refine the lighting in the scenes.

**Thank you for playing!**

**Stay tuned for more news!**

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06 Feb 2024Developer post

Hotfix #1

Hotfix Changelog Level 1: Fixed camera for co-op Fixed geometry of the med department Fixed the position of the carpet in the containment room Level 2: Fixed foliage, added wind Level 3: Fixed posters in the warehouse Level 5: Added new images to security monitors Level 6: Fixed

Category	Enhancement Detail
Save System	Steam Cloud Integration: Cloud saves are now fully active. Your progress and unlocks are now safely backed up and synced across all your PCs automatically.
Engine	Unity 6.3 LTS Migration: The game has been moved to the latest Unity 6.3 Long Term Support engine, providing a significant boost to overall stability and modern hardware compatibility.
Co-op Performance	Optimized Multi-user Rendering: We implemented a new rendering path specifically for co-op sessions, resulting in up to 30% higher FPS when playing with others.
Networking	Co-op System Refactor: The networking code has been rebuilt for faster synchronization and a more reliable connection, drastically reducing lag and disconnects.
Rendering	Forward+ Transition: By switching to the Forward+ renderer, the game now handles complex light sources and shadows much more efficiently, especially in dark environments.
Graphics	Shader Graph Overhaul: All shaders have been rewritten from scratch. This optimization lowers GPU temperatures and ensures cleaner, more consistent visual effects.
Quality of Life	Improved Loading Times: Internal data restructuring accompanying the engine update has significantly decreased the time it takes to load into levels.

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