Greetings. I am Blagos, a mid-level manager at Async Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Backroom Company).
My focus is on evaluating your research performance and eliminating unnecessary resources that hinder efficiency.
Today, along with the expansion of the Backroom universe, I am here to announce an update that will introduce new chaos and challenges for you.
Review the provided information carefully and refrain from asking unnecessary questions.
Major Story Update Announcement
In mid-March 2025, Backroom Company's research will enter a new phase.
Your role remains simple: carry out the assigned tasks and provide data. Anything beyond that is neither expected nor necessary.
This story update is designed to make your 'work environment' a little more 'engaging and immersive.'
After all, it’s merely a mechanism to ensure you continue contributing to experiments for a longer period.
Following the update, you will experience a story that unfolds alongside new events in each stage.
Your small actions will play a part in completing the bigger picture of what is happening in Backroom Company.
Of course, always remember that your choices are nothing more than carefully controlled variables in the grand scheme of things.
Prepare yourselves. The new stage is about to begin.
Key Features of the Major Story Update
[The Hub]
The existing lobby has been completely redesigned and will be introduced as 'The Hub.'
"No more outdated and inefficient lobbies. This space, restructured as a temporary research facility within a tunnel, provides you with the perfect environment to conduct research."
[Unique Trailers]
When entering a new stage, a unique trailer will play for each one.
"Before entering a stage, you will select it on the monitor and then travel via elevator.
While the elevator ascends, take a moment to enjoy the transition into a new environment.
That brief moment will be the only respite you have left."
"Oh dear, the elevator seems to have stopped due to an unforeseen accident.
Of course, that would only be unexpected from your perspective."
[Story-Specific Map System]
- New fixed story-specific maps will be added.
- Each stage will include various puzzle elements such as hidden object searches, quizzes, and mini-games.
- The stages are designed with unique spaces tailored to the environment, and reaching 'The Hub' will count as clearing the stage.
- Each story map is available only on the first entry and will be excluded upon re-entry after completion.
"Fixed maps, huh... Looks like you'll have to navigate on your own instead of relying on randomness.
Even if the maps become larger and more complex, all you need is simple judgment and execution.
Just reach your destination. Nothing more is required, so you shouldn’t feel too burdened."
[Unique Story Updates]
"Through this story update, you will get a deeper glimpse into parts of Backroom Company.
Of course, whether that information holds any significance for you is irrelevant.
The story is merely another mechanism to keep you moving.
Whatever you may feel along the way, never forget that the only thing that truly matters is leaving behind data."
Research must always be challenging.
Ensuring that you endure the process is simply part of my job.
I’ll see you in the next experiment.
Good luck. If you need it.