Developer posts and news about this game.
Hello everyone, I’ve been closely following your feedback, and there was one recurring issue that I knew I had to address: The dead ends. Many of you felt that hitting a closed door after a long walk and having to backtrack all the way to the start was making the experience frust
v1.7: The Perspective Shift Update is Now Live! The world of Poolside Vigil is no longer just a place to explore—it's a tool for you to manipulate. We’ve overhauled the core gameplay to bring you a deeper, more interactive puzzle-horror experience. What’s New in v1.7? Manipulate
Hello everyone! While working on Chapter 2, I’ve made some significant changes and improvements to the demo. Since Chapter 2 will feature underwater missions, I’ve already implemented new mechanics like swimming to the current build. Additionally, as the game has now entered the
Hello everyone, I’m excited to bring you the final major update for the demo. This version represents the culmination of all the feedback I’ve received from you. As a solo developer, I’ll be the first to admit: I tried some things that sounded good on paper but didn't quite work
Hi everyone! As an indie developer, my biggest goal is to make Poolside Vigil accessible to as many people as possible. While I would love to work with professional translation teams for every language, my current budget as an independent creator doesn't allow for it yet. To brin
Developer's Note: The Story Behind v1.5 Feedback from Steam, Discord, and emails regarding Poolside Vigil highlighted a common point: while the atmosphere was engaging, the game lacked a clear objective. To address this, we went through countless discussions and brainstorming ses
Hello everyone! As a solo developer , I’m continuing to pour my heart into the world of Poolside . This update is a big one—focusing on making the atmosphere more dynamic, fixing those pesky physics, and adding new ways to survive your encounters with Phone Head. Here is what’s n
Since v1.2, we’ve implemented a series of major updates leading to v1.42, making the experience more immersive and polished. NEW CONTENT & MODES Luck or Loop Mode: Do you trust your luck or the cycle? A new challenge awaits. New Rabbit Model: The Rabbit has been completely re
Greetings Poolside Vigil Community! Your feedback is our greatest guide. After the v1.1 release, we carefully reviewed your suggestions and implemented key changes in this v1.2 update to make the experience even better: 📱 The Digital Temple Room: Many of you pointed out that a r
Hello everyone! As a solo developer, I’ve always believed that the best games are the ones built together with their community. Poolside Vigil isn't just my project; it's a journey I want to take with all of you. Every comment, every critique, and every idea you share helps me sh
Hello everyone! We’ve completely refreshed our store page to give you a closer look at the world of Poolside Vigil . A brand-new Gameplay Trailer and high-resolution screenshots are now live! With this update, you can experience the game's eerie atmosphere, the vast areas you’ll