Forgive Me Father
Achievements – Steam vs Playstation Battle
Discounts and Bundles, Bundles and Discounts
It's always a pleasure to share good news with you; and there's plenty of those today, if you like great deals on great games!
Let's start with the first installment of Forgive Me Father. The game is now discounted by 50% for the duration of one week, until June 5. If you haven't picked up the original comic-like Lovecraftian FPS yet, now is the perfect time to do so!
Don't forget that it is a part of several bundles which give you an additional discount – and even if you already own any of the bundled games, it will still apply to the ones you don't have yet! One of these is the Lovecraftian Madness bundle with Stygian: Outer Gods and Lovecraft's Untold Stories; both games are heavily inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, and both are running their own discounts, making this bundle a truly insane bargain!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52644/Lovecraftian_Madness/
As for our sequel, Forgive Me Father 2, there is a 40% discount for the sale's duration, and we have introduced a couple of new bundles for you to check out too:
One of them celebrates the recent full release of Project Warlock II, which has just left Early Access. Congratulations!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54624/Forgive_Me_Warlock_2/
In the other, we join forces with Do No Harm, a Lovecraftian doctor simulator.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/54636/
And that's it for today! Sorry for the overwhelming torrent of deals and discounts, but we hope you appreciate the bargain opportunities and will find yourselves a couple of worthy additions for your Steam library!
Happy shopping!
Let's Talk About the Black Screen Issue
Let's not beat around the bush and address one of the most obnoxious issues we've encountered since releasing Forgive Me Father – the "black screen bug". To briefly identify it, it's the issue that a very small percentage of players have experienced, which prevents them from starting the game at all, while only opening a black screen window that cannot be bypassed in any way.
We were able to help some of the affected players ourselves, and there have been reports that some players managed to solve this issue by reinstalling the game, deleting the AppData files and some other, unconventional methods. None of them were, however, reliable enough to help every single player who experienced this issue.
Even though the number of players unable to access the game because of this problem seems to be less than one percent, we still want to find a way to help you. Over the months, we've been collecting as much data as possible about the issue and investigating affected save files, yet we have not been able to locate the source of the problem. So far it seems that it can have a different cause every time it happens: some cases might be related to the Unreal Engine the game is made in, some of them can be caused by players' Windows settings and those are just some of the possible causes.
We are not giving up, though; we want to figure this out and we’d like to officially ask for your help one more time. If you're among those who do experience or have experienced the issue, please, contact us preferably on the Forgive Me Father Discord server, as we'd like to request specific information about your systems. You can upload the needed files here on Steam on the discussion forum where there is a thread dedicated to this issue, we strongly recommend to use Discord, though, as it offers much clearer and easier communication and room for potential follow-ups.
Once you're on the Discord server, please, head to the FORGIVE ME FATHER category and the #bug-report channel where you can report your issue and share your files, or reach out directly to BB_Lucas, the Community Manager of Byte Barrel.
First pack of things we'd like to ask from you is composed of your game files (saves, logs), PC Specs and DXDiag logs.
The game files can be found in this folder (please, send the whole folder):
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\FMF
To access these files, open the Windows search bar and type %localappdata%, then press Enter.
Your PC Specs can be found by accessing your PC details, which is usually done by opening "Settings" and then opening "System" and "About" (these might be called differently on your system).
The DXDiag logs can be obtained by following these steps:
- Press Win + R on your keyboard.
- Type dxdiag and press Enter.
- Wait a few seconds for the window to load.
- Click “Save All Information...” (bottom-right corner).
- Choose where to save the file (e.g., Desktop or Documents).
- A file named DxDiag.txt will be created – this is your log.
You can put all the files to a new folder and pack it to a .zip or a .rar file. After that, just send it to us, preferably on the Discord server mentioned above.
Once that's done, we might follow-up with additional questions regarding your anti-virus settings, Steam settings, hardware specifications and other details.
It might sound like a lot, but we are determined to find out what's causing the issue and your help would be invaluable.
We also want to apologize to any of you who have purchased the game and were not able to start it. We're doing everything in our power to find a solution so that everyone could experience the Forgive Me Father madness first-hand.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Lovecraftian Days Bring Tons of Surprises for the Forgive Me Father Franchise
Lovecraftian Days have arrived and the Forgive Me Father franchise simply can't stay aside, thus we've prepared a few surprises for you to enjoy.
To start with probably the biggest news, we are thrilled to announce that Forgive Me Father 2 will be joining its older brother, Forgive Me Father, and will come to consoles this fall. Many of you have already guessed that the second installment would not stay behind the first one, so we are happy to finally confirm the news!
To make things even spicier, we're also updating the PC version of Forgive Me Father 2 with a new patch! We're bringing a handful of important fixes that we've discovered thanks to your reports. Thank you very much for those! The whole Change Log can be found on this link.
Last but not least, for the duration of Lovecraftian Days, Forgive Me Father will be discounted by 50%. That means now's the perfect time to get the game, if you have not played it yet. And if you have, getting a gift for your friends is always a nice thing to do, isn't it? Why not get the whole bundle with Forgive Me Father 2, where there's an additional bundle discount?
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
Talking about bundles, Forgive Me Father is freshly a part of the LOVECRAFTIAN MADNESS bundle along with Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Stygian: Outer Gods!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52644/Lovecraftian_Madness/
We can't express how thankful we are for you being a part of our community and undergoing this whole journey with us. You will always be welcome to join our Discord server where you can not only be in touch with other players, but with the devs as well.
The Madness of Lovecraftian Days is Near - Forgive Me Father Will Take Part!
Third installment of Lovecraftian Days, a Steam event hosted by Fulqrum Publishing, is right around the corner and Forgive Me Father will be included. Lovecraftian Days will take place on April 14 - 21 and during this time period, Forgive Me Father will be discounted by 50%.
Besides discounts, many games will be releasing new content, announcing release dates, showing new trailers and more! We don't want to spoil anything, but we can already promise that the showcase shall please even Cthulhu himself - and Forgive Me Father 2 will be making an interesting announcement of its own, stay tuned!
While you wait, one of the participating games, Stygian: Outer Gods, is hosting an Open Beta this weekend, which means you can play the game for free before it launches on April 14. All you have to do is go to the game's Steam page and click "Request Access". The game's Playtest will appear in your Steam library, ready to be installed and played.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581410/Stygian_Outer_Gods/
And if you're wondering what's coming next from the hands of Byte Barrel, the developers of Forgive Me Father 2, check out their most recent project called TRUST and make sure to add it to your wishlists!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025300/TRUST/
Forgive Me Father Franchise Sale Is Here!
You've done well in showing your obedience to Cthulhu and his brethren and they're making sure you know your allegiance doesn't go unnoticed.
As of today, Forgive Me Father franchise sale starts on Steam and that means you can get Forgive Me Father with 50% discount and Forgive Me Father 2 with 40%, which is the highest discount the game has ever received. If you've been hesitating with your purchase, now is the perfect time to finally submit your will to the Ancient Ones, the sale lasts until February 28th.
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/Forgivemefather2025
If you've somehow been missing out and have not played any of the Forgive Me Father games yet, the Forgive Me Father franchise bundle still exists and it includes another discount that applies even if you already own one of the games.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
And if you're among the ones who already replayed both Forgive Me Father games ten times and found all the secrets, check out what the developers and the publishers are working on now!
Byte Barrel have recently announced their upcoming project called TRUST, make sure to add the game to your wishlists!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025300/TRUST/
Fulqrum Publishing currently have two lovecraftian games in the oven, one of them being Stygian: Outer Gods, where a brand new teaser trailer just dropped, and Decadent!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581410/Stygian_Outer_Gods/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362260/Decadent/
Nominate Forgive Me Father 2 for Steam Awards 2024!
It's been more than a month since Forgive Me Father's younger brother Forgive Me Father 2 launched from Early Access and we are tremendously happy that you enjoy the game and have been sharing your feedback with us. Every single comment, upvote and review matters and we appreciate the support that you've been giving us throughout the development, Early Access, and beyond!
That being said, we have one more favor to ask of you. Steam Awards are almost here and you can now nominate Forgive Me Father 2 for the Outstanding Visual Style category. We believe that with the comic-style visuals, that's the category where FMF2 could shine.
All you have to do to nominate Forgive Me Father 2 is follow this link and tick the box in the article. You have time to do so for the duration of the Steam Autumn Sale, which ends on December 4th.
And that's not the only thing that's happening during the Steam Autumn Sale, for if you don't own Forgive Me Father yet, it’s now the perfect time to pick it up, as it's available at a 50% discount and Forgive Me Father 2 is discounted by 20%! What's more, you can apply an additional discount by purchasing a bundle that includes both Forgive Me Father games. The discount applies even if you already own one of them.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
Of course, we are still working to bring you more updates based on your feedback and bug reports, so, please, keep it coming, whether it's here on Steam or on the Forgive Me Father 2 Discord server. And if you'd like to support the game even further, have you thought about leaving a short review here on Steam?
Keep the Madness flowing!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2272250/Forgive_Me_Father_2/
Forgive Me Father 2 Has Left Early Access - Celebrating with a Franchise Sale!
On this most hallowed day, The Ancient Ones have truly blessed us; our minds are about to complete the descend into absolute Madness, as a prophecy has come true - Forgive Me Father 2 is now out of Early Access, and we can witness more of the Priest's quest. But in this strange reality, who is to say if it's the end?
Launch Trailer:
It has been an astonishing journey since the start of the Early Access last year, and we wouldn't have been able to complete it without your continuous support and your engagement! We are proud to have such a loving community and are tremendously happy to finally show you the full product, which grew not just in terms of the number of levels, enemies and weapons, but also received cutscenes, all the needed narrative elements and even a voiceover for our protagonist - check the full announcement for all the details!
But as the title of this article suggests, we are celebrating the sequel's full release with a Forgive Me Father Franchise Sale, and the release of the official Artbook and Soundtrack for Forgive Me Father 2 (also available as a convenient bundle, with which you can just complete your set). Check out the deals and let's dive into the Madness of the Ancient Ones together!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
Forgive Me Father 2's Release Date Announced, Second Content Update Is Out Now
The Ancient Ones descend upon us again, overwhelming our minds with fogs of madness, granting us an unimaginable blessing!
Speaking through us, they'd like to announce that Forgive Me Father 2 will leave Early Access this year, on October 24!
And that's not all, as today's a day of good news, we have also launched the Second Content Update, which means adding new levels, weapons, enemies and more to the game! You should definitely check out the whole Change Log and watch the trailer now!
Today is also the start of the BOOMSTOCK 2024 Steam event and Forgive Me Father participates, along with Forgive Me Father 2 (with a 20% discount) and many awesome boomer shooters and action games in general! Check out the sale page and pick your favorite games!
So that's it for today's news - we are incredibly happy to have you on board! And if you want to get even more involved, join our Discord and hang out with us, as well as other fans!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
Forgive Me Father Franchise and New Bundles in Steam Summer Sale!
The weather is getting maddeningly hot, as if some eldritch horrors were trying to torment everyone who was looking forward to summer... Let's descend even further into the insanity and unleash glorious nightmares - Forgive Me Father is now 50% off and even the sequel, Forgive Me Father 2, is discounted by 20%, both until July 11!
And of course, you can use the convenient Forgive Me Father Franchise bundle to either get both titles in a convenient single package, or just use the extra discount to complete your collection with the one you're still missing.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35903/Forgive_Me_Father_Franchise_Bundle/
We are also proud to announce that Forgive Me Father 2 joined forces with two other awesome games to collaborate on bundles that work the same way with them. Behold!
Cyberpunk Nightmares Bundle
The first new pairing we bring before you today is that of Forgive Me Father 2 and Deadlink, connecting nightmares of the past and the future.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42898/Cyberpunk_Nightmares/
In Deadlink, dive into a high-octane cyberpunk universe. Take on megacorporations with your guns blazing as you pilot a humanoid combat shell on covert ops missions. This FPS with roguelite elements promises intense action and strategic gameplay.
Both Forgive Me Father 2 and Deadlink are a testament to the innovative spirit of Polish game development. The teams from Byte Barrel and Gruby Entertainment have exchanged ideas and collaborated to push the boundaries of the boomer shooter genre, meeting at events like Digital Dragons to share their passion for creating unforgettable gaming experiences.
Forgive Me HROT Bundle
Forgive Me Father 2 also teamed up with one the boomiest of all the boomer shooters out there, HROT!
A true blast from the past, HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/42896/Forgive_Me_HROT/