Oxenfree

Released: Jan 14, 2016
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 07:22 GMT

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04 Feb 2026Developer post
Pump Up the Volume: 10 Years of OXENFREE
Earlier this year OXENFREE turned ten years old. Like many awkward kids of that age, OXENFREE is experiencing a lot of big feelings and emotions. Most of all it wanted to fit in and have features like all the other ten-year-old games on the playground. So, we revisited your feedb
19 Dec 2024Developer post
10 Years of Night School Studio!
Happy 10 years of Night School Studio! A whole decade, huh? That’s a long time to be making games. We’re stoked we’re still here, and even more stoked that you’re still here. We at Night School know we’re nothing without our incredible community. These 10 years wouldn’t have been
12 Jul 2024Developer post
Complete your Night School Collection with 60% Off
We're celebrating with our fellow Independent Games Festival award-winning games and studios this July! As part of the IGF Celebration Days , you can complete your collection of Night School games for 60% off. Just add the Night School Complete Collection to your cart! The collec
We're celebrating with our fellow Independent Games Festival award-winning games and studios this July! As part of the IGF Celebration Days, you can complete your collection of Night School games for 60% off. Just add the Night School Complete Collection to your cart!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16322/Night_School_Complete_Bundle/
The collection includes:

OXENFREE, a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. OXENFREE was the 2016 Independent Games Festival winner for Excellence in Art.
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals, the mind-bending sequel returns to Camena with an investigation into mysterious radio signals.
Afterparty, a dark comedy about escaping Hell by outdrinking Satan.
The original soundtracks to both OXENFREE I and Afterparty, by our #1 favorite composer, scntfc.
Make sure to check out all of the games featured during the event, which even includes new games from past IGF winners. Oh, and make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads for some other spooky and fun surprises this month as we also celebrate OXENFREE II's one year anniversary.
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15 Jan 2024Developer post
Celebrating 8 Years of OXENFREE - Community Q&A!
Dang. 8 years ago TODAY, we were crossing all our digits getting ready to launch the game into the world. Only a year and a half earlier, we weren’t a company, or even a team. Most of us were strangers 18 months earlier, and I’m so grateful that our game is what brought all of th
19 Apr 2023Developer post
OXENFREE II Arrives July 12, 2023
It's time to tune into the next chapter. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals will launch July 12, 2023! Make sure it’s on your wishlist so you can be among the first to play. This game has been a labor of love and we've been fueled by the passion of our community. We're counting down the d
15 Jan 2023Developer post
Seven Years of OXENFREE + Community Survey
Hello! Because it's the seventh anniversary of OXENFREE's release, I wanted to hop over on Steam to thank our community for its kindness, support, and enthusiasm. We're hard at work on OXENFREE II: Lost Signals and can’t wait to share it with you later this year. With this annive
09 Jul 2022Developer post
3.2.16 Patch Notes
Sometimes, Alex would get stuck while climbing ladders, cliffs, or other objects around Edward’s Island. Now, climbing is possible. 🔺Make sure to update before returning to Edward’s Island. Thanks for your support tickets and help tracking down bugs. If you still have issues, pl
06 May 2022Developer post
What makes a good conversation? Find out at LudoNarraCon!
Choosing dialogue choices and having conversations is often part of the core mechanic of any narrative-driven game. How do we craft “good” conversations and what does that mean? Join Kahlief Adams, host and founder of the Spawn On Me podcast , as he sits down with Adam Hines, our
08 Sep 2021Developer post
Patch 3.1.1 ■ ◼︎🁢N🀰🀫otes
We tried to stop it. We failed. Signals are breaking through into OXENFREE and we can't block them, no matter how many patches or changes we m🀫ke to the game. We're in troubl🀰. All of us. If we're going to beat wha■ ever is invading the r🀫dio waves, we're going to need your he
12 Jul 2021Developer post
3.1.0 Patch Notes
The latest OXENFREE patch addresses minor bugs. It also improves the radio system’s range and stability for tuning into broadcasts. Please report any unusual radio signals in the comments or by tuning your dial to 9🀰.◼︎ Don’t forget to add OXENFREE II to your wishlist and follow
14 Apr 2021Developer post
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
Five years after the events of OXENFREE, Riley returns to her hometown of Camena to investigate mysterious radio signals. What she finds is more than she bargained for. Developed by Night School Studio. Published by MWM Interactive. Add to your wishlist and follow us on Instagram
30 Mar 2021Developer post
3.0.1 Patch Notes
Added macOS version for 3.0.x. Fixed issue where fog was too thick in some areas.
Added macOS version for 3.0.x.
Fixed issue where fog was too thick in some areas.
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29 Mar 2021Developer post
Patch Notes
Things get a little dusty after five years. To spruce things up, we’ve made an update to OXENFREE! Now you’ll be able to point-and-click your way around Edwards Island with your mouse. We’ve also added 21:9 support for ultrawide monitors for the ultimate immersive ex
10 Feb 2021Developer post
OXENFREE Five Year Anniversary | Community Q&A Livestream
We're celebrating OXENFREE's five year anniversary with our first ever livestreamed Q&A on 2/16 at 9AM PST with studio co-founders Sean Krankel and Adam Hines. Have a burning question? Use the form below and we'll choose our favorites to answer during the stream. Tune in:
15 Jan 2021Developer post
Five Years of Oxenfree
It’s been five years since the release of Oxenfree. Everyone here at Night School Studio would like to thank our incredible community and players for the support from day one until now. It's surreal to see how Alex’s story has resonated with people around the world. January 15 is
25 Sep 2020Developer post
Afterparty is coming to Steam on October 22, 2020
Hi! How are you doing? Are you doing okay? How many wellness apps have you deleted and redownloaded in the last two weeks? Do you currently have another tab open to a video explaining how to teach World War II to a nine-year old? Are you growing your own toilet paper? Well better
21 Feb 2019Developer post
Patch Notes
- Corrections to Russian and Simplified Chinese localization
05 Oct 2018Developer post
OXENFREE is now available with Simplified Chinese subtitles!
Now you can play our critically-acclaimed adventure in Simplified Chinese, with official full text localization. Oxenfree is also available in Russian, French, Spanish, German, and Italian. Will you uncover the secrets of Edward’s Island?
18 Aug 2017Developer post
Oxenfree Localization is in Open Beta!
Full text localization of Oxenfree is now available via an open Steam beta in German, French, Spanish, and Italian! While we think the translations are pretty darn great already, we’re releasing them in beta first to iron out any bugs that we might have missed. If you find any bu
Full text localization of Oxenfree is now available via an open Steam beta in German, French, Spanish, and Italian!
While we think the translations are pretty darn great already, we’re releasing them in beta first to iron out any bugs that we might have missed. If you find any bugs or untranslated lines, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected]. We always appreciate hearing from you.
To opt in to the beta:

In your Steam library, right-click on Oxenfree and select "properties."
Click on the "betas" tab.
Select "beta" from the drop down list.
Steam should automatically install the new version. If this does not happen, uninstall and reinstall the game.
To change languages:

On the main menu or pause menu, go to "Options."
Select the language from the "language" drop down menu.
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18 Aug 2017Developer post
Oxenfree Localization is in Open Beta!
Full text localization of Oxenfree is now available via an open Steam beta in German, French, Spanish, and Italian! While we think the translations are pretty darn great already, we’re releasing them in beta first to iron out any bugs that we might have missed. If you find any bu
Full text localization of Oxenfree is now available via an open Steam beta in German, French, Spanish, and Italian!
While we think the translations are pretty darn great already, we’re releasing them in beta first to iron out any bugs that we might have missed. If you find any bugs or untranslated lines, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected]. We always appreciate hearing from you.
To opt in to the beta:

In your Steam library, right-click on Oxenfree and select "properties."
Click on the "betas" tab.
Select "beta" from the drop down list.
Steam should automatically install the new version. If this does not happen, uninstall and reinstall the game.
To change languages:

On the main menu or pause menu, go to "Options."
Select the language from the "language" drop down menu.
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