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Genre: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie

Decarnation

Decarnation nominated for two awards at the Horror Game Awards!


We're thrilled to announce that Decarnation has been nominated as a finalist in two categories at the Horror Game Awards!

We're honored to be recognized in the Best Indie Game and Best Narrative categories, and it's a testament to the dedication and passion of our development team and the years of work that went into making our dream (nightmare?) project a reality.

To all of our supporters and players, we cannot say thank you enough. Your feedback, enthusiasm, and support has helped us get to where we are today and we’re incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to bring you all into the horrific world of Decarnation.

Now, we invite you to join us for the results on IGN's Twitch channel or their YouTube live tonight at 20:00 CEST, where hopefully Gloria will be bringing back the gold!

Thank you all, keep your fingers crossed for us!

- AtelierQDB + Shiro Unlimited

Decarnation is now VERIFIED for Steam Deck



We are very pleased to share with you all that Decarnation is now officially verified for the Steam Deck!

So for all of the Steam Deck users out there who haven't taken the plunge yet, here's one more good reason to dive into a phantasmagorical experience like no other!

And of course for anyone that already has Decarnation in their Steam Library then you can now jump back into Gloria’s macabre world of dreams and nightmares whilst on the go.

As always, thank you for your support and for playing our game, we (and especially Gloria) can’t express our appreciation enough.

- Atelier QDB / Shiro Unlimited

Try our demo!


We're releasing the demo of Decarnation so that you can try out the first act for free and explore a macabre world of dreams and nightmares, as you face the most terrifying monsters from the darkest parts of Gloria's soul.

Decarnation is a story rich adventure horror game, that delves deep into the phantasmagorical psyche of Gloria, a struggling cabaret dancer dealing with the fraying of her relationships, career, and self-esteem...

Try the demo here!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672310/Decarnation/

Update 2: Patchnotes


Hello Explorers of dreams,

Thank you all your warm reviews and great feedback. It's been fantastic seeing such a positive reaction to the game, and the team are thrilled to see all of the discussion surrounding the game!

But first two bits of (good) news:
-We're adding a new Decarnation demo very soon. Tell your friends, if they haven't played Decarnation yet!
-Many of you shared your enjoyment of our soundtrack. Good news! It's coming on Spotify, Apple Music, and more other sites, June 23rd!



With that out of the way, let's jump into the patchnotes:

DECARNATION PATCH 2:



ACHIEVEMENTS (REMINDER)



  • Fixed achievements that didn't unlock properly (it's retroactive: if you completed their conditions already, update the game, launch a scene and you should see achievements unlocking)

ACCESSIBILITY



  • Tweaked some sprites and UIs colors and constrast to help colorblind people on some puzzles
  • Added doormats on some doors to make them easily noticeable

QUALITY



  • Added images in the scene selection to better visualize scenes
  • Improved the rythm mini-games (latency and difficulty)
  • Improved rythm mini-game UI for long inputs
  • Added pigeons and rats in some areas of the game
  • Added Big Boo (hidden in Gloria's building), Lino and Gabin characters (nearby the subway).
  • Polished camera movement and character position of some scenes
  • Improved some dialogue timings
  • Slightly modified a few dialogues
  • Added a few more SFX

BALANCING



  • Tweaked gym mini-game (longer and clearer)
  • Tweaked Onichase mini-game (more intense and slightly shorter)

BUGS



  • Fixed some animation issues
  • Fixed UI text positions on some languages.
  • Fixed spelling issues in different languages
  • Fixed collisions issues
  • Fixed some visual bugs
  • Fixed some out of bounds issues
  • Fixed some settings issues
  • Fixed a dance mini-game soft lock when changing audio settings
  • Fixed some camera issues
  • Fixed some sound issues


Thanks again for your feedback, and if you planned to play another round of Decarnation, now's the time!

Update 1: Patchnote
Greetings, everyone,

We would like to warmly thank you all for your invaluable feedback, reports, and reviews. The entire Decarnation team is fully committed to addressing the issues and feedback that have been raised across various platforms, especially in the Steam community hub.

We're, releasing today the first post-launch update for Decarnation (another one is already in the making). Here's the patchnote for PC:

Achievements:



  • Fixed achievements that didn't unlock properly (it's retroactive: if you completed their conditions already, update the game, launch a scene and you should see achievements unlocking)


Quality Improvements


  • Improved main menu's visuals
  • Improved staging on some scenes of act 6
  • Improved some camera movements
  • Added missing lights and shades on some environments


Balancing



  • Reduced the difficulty of the "heartbeat" minigame.
  • Removed a step in the "direction & orientation" minigame (in nightmarish Paris), and a mistake doesn't reset the whole sequence anymore.


Bugs/Freezes/Issues


  • Fixed spelling issues in different languages
  • Fixed collisions, depths, and out of bounds issues
  • Fixed issues with text lines appearing in the wrong place
  • Fixed issues where in specific conditions Gloria could freeze and would require to restart the scene
  • Fixed issues with sounds not playing correctly or not stopping when pausing the game
  • Fixed issues where the sound of characters talking could carry on from scene to scene and not go away until another dialogue started
  • Fixed an issue where the instruction UI could duplicate after switching from keyboard to controller and from controller to keyboard
  • Fixed some audio/visuals lag issues with the dance minigame (more to come in the next patch!)


Thank you all again for your feedback and your enthusiast support !

Note to our dear Switch players, we will release Patch 1 & 2 together once both are ready. We're sorry for the inconvinience. Thanks!

Update 1: Patchnotes
Greetings, everyone,

We would like to warmly thank you all for your invaluable feedback, reports, and reviews. The entire Decarnation team is fully committed to addressing the issues and feedback that have been raised across various platforms, especially in the Steam community hub.

We're, releasing today the first post-launch update for Decarnation (another one is already in the making). Here's the patchnote for PC:

Achievements:



  • Fixed achievements that didn't unlock properly (it's retroactive: if you completed their conditions already, update the game, launch a scene and you should see achievements unlocking)


Quality Improvements


  • Improved main menu's visuals
  • Improved staging on some scenes of act 6
  • Improved some camera movements
  • Added missing lights and shades on some environments


Balancing



  • Reduced the difficulty of the "heartbeat" minigame.
  • Removed a step in the "direction & orientation" minigame (in nightmarish Paris), and a mistake doesn't reset the whole sequence anymore.


Bugs/Freezes/Issues


  • Fixed spelling issues in different languages
  • Fixed collisions, depths, and out of bounds issues
  • Fixed issues with text lines appearing in the wrong place
  • Fixed issues where in specific conditions Gloria could freeze and would require to restart the scene
  • Fixed issues with sounds not playing correctly or not stopping when pausing the game
  • Fixed issues where the sound of characters talking could carry on from scene to scene and not go away until another dialogue started
  • Fixed an issue where the instruction UI could duplicate after switching from keyboard to controller and from controller to keyboard
  • Fixed some audio/visuals lag issues with the dance minigame (more to come in the next patch!)


Thank you all again for your feedback and your enthusiast support !

Note to our dear Switch players, we will release Patch 1 & 2 together once both are ready. We're sorry for the inconvinience. Thanks!

Official Launch: Decarnation Now Available!
Hello, everyone!

We are incredibly excited to announce the release of Decarnation! After five years of dedicated development, the creation of a new studio, and countless captivating human adventures, we have crossed the finish line!
**DECARNATION IS OUT!**



Set in Paris in 1989, Decarnation follows the story of Gloria, a struggling cabaret dancer grappling with the fraying of her relationships, career, and self-esteem. When a mysterious benefactor offers her the chance to pursue a new artistic endeavor, Gloria must decide whether to take the opportunity or risk losing everything.

With layered psychological stakes and a thrilling survival story, Decarnation explores the contrast between battling limitations in the physical realm and the subconscious landscapes one can't escape. This emotional and startling story-driven experience will keep you on your toes until the very end.

We are extremely proud of Decarnation, and we trully hope you’ll enjoy the game as much as we do.

Thank you for your continued support!

Release date and legendary composer
Greetings everyone,

We have some exciting news to share with you all today! We are thrilled to announce that our launch date for Decarnation has been set for May 31st! The last few weeks have been both nerve-wracking and exhilarating for us, and we can't wait for you to experience the game. :)

Additionally, we are extremely honored to have Akira Yamaoka, the renowned composer behind the iconic Silent Hill series, as part of the project. Yamaoka-san has contributed 10 tracks to the Decarnation soundtrack, staying true to his signature style of haunting melodies and chilling atmosphere. His music is the perfect complement to the game's horror theme.



The Silent Hill aesthetic and mood have played a crucial role in shaping my creative work on Decarnation. Therefore, having the opportunity to receive assistance from the talented and generous master Yamaoka-san is a tremendous honour.

Decarnation incorporates elements of Japanese culture, which makes Yamaoka-san's involvement all the more rewarding. His musical compositions are a blend of instrumental, mechanical, and organic sounds that are truly impressive. Alongside our primary composer, Corentin Brasart, we never tire of listening to Yamaoka-san's creations. Even after nearly 25 years since the first Silent Hill game, Yamaoka-san continues to reign supreme as a creative mastermind.

Thank you all for your continued support, and we hope you look forward to playing Decarnation!

Apply to take part in the Decarnation playtest!


Hello everyone,

We’re currently inviting players to take part in a small playtest for our upcoming adventure horror title; Decarnation!

“Decarnation is a story rich adventure horror game in which you will solve cryptic puzzles, fight disturbing enemies, explore a phantasmagorical world of dreams and nightmares, and face the most terrifying monsters from the darkest parts of your soul.”

If you’re interested in trying out and helping us improve Shiro Unlimited's newest title before its release in May, fill out the form below and we’ll review your application before deciding on and contacting the final participants!

Click here to apply for a chance to take part in the Decarnation playtests

Thank you all in advance!

Shiro Unlimited / Atelier QDB

Decarnation Release Date Announcement!
Greetings everyone!

Get ready to step into a world where dreams and reality are intertwined, as Decarnation will be launching on Steam and other platforms in May 2023!

To celebrate this announcement, we have released a brand new trailer showcasing some of the troubling stuff that awaits you in Decarnation. Check it out here:



Our team has been working passionately to bring you an unforgettable gaming experience, and we can't wait for you to join us on this journey. With its deep storyline and immersive gameplay, Decarnation promises to be a game that you will never forget.

Be sure to mark your calendars for May 2023 and get ready to embark on a harrowing journey that pits you against the perils of one troubled young woman's mind.
Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to see you in Decarnation!

Quentin DB
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