Sporadic crashes on some configurations during game initialization.
In chapter 2 (Camilla in T-pose on the bed) when observing the photo in the bedroom.
In chapter 3 on the ground floor (The doctor’s monster gets stuck when chasing you if the doors are closed).
In chapter 5 (Officer Roberti) he may get stuck between the archway door leaf and the pillar when following you.
Missing sound of a blocked door in chapter 7.
In chapter 5, the switch (in the TV room) can be turned on and off from outside even if the room door is closed.
Added a new phrase in chapter 3 that adds a further connection to the story ending.
Thanks to Volodymyr Huba for reporting the bugs.
HELLSEED: All Chapters HOTFIX #2
We identified a couple of moments in Chapter 1 where players might find it difficult to understand what to do, especially when playing the game for the first time. To address this issue, we added a couple of graphical elements in these points to indicate the objects players need to interact with to progress in the game.
Here is the list of fixes:
Added bloodstain under the toolbox shelf, Level 1
Added bloodstain under the closing wardrobe, Level 1
BUGFIX: Closing wardrobe drone sound in Level 1 no longer loops
Further improvement in Chinese language formatting
BUGFIX: Occasional crashes when changing the language during gameplay
HELLSEED update #3: Russian Language
Hello everyone,
Today we have released a new update for HELLSEED containing some new features:
We have added the Russian language. NOTE: The translation may not be perfect, please report any errors to us. Thank you all for your support.
We have introduced a new option that allows highlighting an object in the scene with an outline when it is selectable and the player is close enough. This way, it’s easier to understand when and with which object you are about to interact.
We have replaced the font used for the menu and titles in the inventory with the Marcellus SC (For Latin characters) font, which closely resembles the style of "The Exorcist".
Other minor updates including a fix for the credits at the end of the game, improved formatting for the Chinese language (which will further improve in upcoming updates), and a warning in the rendering options regarding the case when the game is running on a system with dual graphics cards.
HELLSEED: All Chapters Update – New Details and Price Increase
👻 We’re ready for the second update to HELLSEED: All Chapters! 👻
In the darkness, truths hide that few are prepared to face. This update brings new scenes and connections that cast ever more unsettling shadows over the story you thought you knew…
🚨 A dark introduction awaits, raising new questions and hinting at unimaginable links between past and present.
📞 A mysterious phone call breaks the silence at the end of a challenge, casting doubts and revealing elements that may change your perception of everything that has happened.
🩺 A renewed ending offers a brief, disturbing glimpse that may shake your beliefs… There could be much more than it seems.
🔍 Ready to reconsider the ending? This update invites you to piece together a story that unfolds between delusion and reality. What truth lies beneath the surface?
Upcoming Price Increase! As mentioned during early access, with the release of the full version, we’ve introduced new content and improvements that bring a price update. Soon, HELLSEED’s price will be gradually adjusted to $19.99 in some markets. If you haven’t yet purchased the game, we encourage you to take advantage of the current price before the increase takes effect everywhere.
Discover these new contents and share your theories with the community. Every detail counts. Perhaps they’ll lead you to a truth no one else has yet seen…
The house awaits you… once again.
HELLSEED: All Chapters - HOTFIX #1
BUGFIX: Fixed an issue where Caterina's monster in the basement sometimes gets stuck in one spot after you pick up the shotgun.
Blocked the grate in Chapter 7 after exiting the room to prevent players from re-entering while being chased by an enemy.
Updated the navigation mesh for the red monster in Chapter 7.
BUGFIX: The phrase "Oh My God!" was not displayed or translated in any language!
Changed the DRM protection to prevent it from being mistaken as a virus by Windows.
BUGFIX: Fixed areas in Chapter 7 where collisions were not applied correctly.
BUGFIX: When the red-robed monster is chasing you and you open the gate, it continues to follow, breaking gameplay.
If you enjoyed the game, we kindly invite you to leave a positive review! Even just a few words like 'great' or 'I liked it' make a big difference and help us continue improving. Thank you for your support!
HELLSEED: All Chapters is finally OUT! Thank You All
Hello everyone, Today, October 31, 2024, after four years of intense work, we are thrilled to announce that HELLSEED 1.0 is finally here! It has been a journey filled with every emotion: from the excitement of the demo’s success (Chapter 1) to the challenges of Early Access, marked by hard sacrifices, late nights, countless bugs, highs and lows, and moments of doubt—yet fueled by our unbreakable passion to see this game through.
Creating a game is incredibly difficult, especially for a small team. But with persistence, we have achieved what once seemed impossible: two developers building an 8-9 hour game on a custom-built engine (yes, I created the engine myself!), just like in the old days!
Today, we celebrate a major milestone on our journey as game developers. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has given us feedback, both positive and constructive—your reviews inspired us to keep improving, polishing, and, ultimately, completing this project.
This is just the beginning. We will continue to support HELLSEED with new languages, any necessary fixes (nothing is perfect, after all :)), and much more.
Enjoy the game and stay tuned; the journey is far from over. PROFENIX STUDIO
From Early Access to 1.0: Why You Can Buy HELLSEED Now
On October 31, HELLSEED: All Chapters will be officially released. We have worked tirelessly for over four years to bring this game to life.
Recently, we revisited one of the first Early Access builds to compare it to the current version. The difference is remarkable, and we want to share this journey of improvement with you.
Below is a timeline of the major enhancements we’ve made since the initial Early Access launch:
November 30, 2022: Early Access Launch
The game was released but full of issues. Load times were long, and often led to crashes, performance was poor even on high-end GPUs, and Radeon drivers sometimes rendered the game unplayable due to graphics glitches and black screens. There were also game-breaking bugs: missing collisions, characters stuck in T-poses, and malfunctioning mechanics that blocked progression, like possession bugs disabling key triggers. The player control system was rough and lacked polish; for instance, it didn’t allow running and crouching simultaneously. The audio system was completely broken, with stereo sound issues, glitches, missing sounds, and noise artifacts. The inventory interface was confusing, requiring too many steps for simple actions. Poor texture streaming caused severe slowdowns after prolonged gameplay, and loading a saved game would often make items disappear. Difficulty balancing, especially in action scenes, was off, and the default camera movement was uncomfortable for many players. There was no support for languages other than English, controller support was incomplete, and this was just part of the long list of issues (we’re aware it was extensive).
Patches and Fixes: December 2022 to March 2023
Over the next few months, we released numerous patches that addressed many (though not all) of these issues. We refined the player controls, enabling players to run and crouch at the same time, and introduced new camera options for a more comfortable experience. Other settings allowed for easier gameplay with flashing pick-ups, text-based hints, and automatic item use. We adjusted action sequences by increasing quick-time event durations and reducing enemy speed. Blocking issues like T-pose characters, collision bugs, and save/load issues were resolved, and we tackled compatibility issues with Radeon cards. This series of patches improved the game’s stability. Despite these improvements, core issues remained: performance was still sluggish, load times were excessive, the audio system was unstable, and texture streaming still caused severe slowdowns. Additionally, the game still lacked multi-language support, complete controller support, and a finished story.
The Game Changer Update: June 2024
In June 2024, after a year of work on performance and optimization, we rolled out a major update that addressed most of the issues that had plagued the game since 2022. Previously, the entire game was loaded at once, causing prolonged loading times, high memory usage, and CPU bottlenecks due to the sheer number of objects. We restructured the game into multiple levels, dividing it into chapters. For Early Access, this meant five chapters, and it was one of the best decisions we made: the game became significantly faster, with reduced memory usage. Alongside this, we overhauled the rendering system, improving the texture streaming and GPU memory consumption and adopting a technique that greatly reduced CPU demands and effectively doubled the average rendering speed. We also revamped the audio system, eliminating the glitches and performance issues that had troubled earlier versions. Finally, we streamlined the inventory UI, reducing the number of inputs required for basic operations, like exiting examination mode.
June 2024 to October 2024: Refinements and Completion
Since June, we’ve continued refining the game, adding six to seven new chapters, and creating the final scene. We implemented a multi-language support system, launching with Chinese and Italian, and plan to add more languages starting in November 2024. Controller support is now complete, allowing players to use a controller seamlessly from start to finish, including in the menus. In the final month, we also added additional features, like the red saturation shader and controller feedback, while conducting extensive testing.
After two years of intense development, HELLSEED is now ready for its full release, and you can finally experience the completed game.
Make this Halloween unforgettable—HELLSEED calls you into darkness on October 31st. Don’t miss it.
PROFENIX STUDIO
HELLSEED Joins the Steam Scream Fest 2024!🎃
We’re thrilled to announce that HELLSEED will be part of Steam’s Scream Fest 2024 with a 30% discount!
Dive into a truly terrifying experience as HELLSEED unleashes its full horror on Halloween when it officially leaves Early Access and launches as a complete version—HELLSEED: All Chapters—still at 30% off until the end of Scream Fest.
Don’t miss out—experience the full nightmare with HELLSEED starting October 31st! Prepare yourself... and remember, you are about to embark on a terrifying and unforgettable journey!
NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER
Hi guys,
Today I want to share a new Gameplay Trailer of HELLSEED - All Chapters.
It is similar to the Early Access version gameplay trailer of 2 years ago but it has been remade with the current iteration of the game and it includes some scenes from new content that will be available in the upcoming full game.
Enjoy and stay tuned, PROFENIX STUDIO
The importance of red
Hi guys, One of the things I'm most satisfied with in HELLSEED is its atmosphere. The screen colorization, a kind of desaturated green, is perfect for creating a creepy and horrific mood. However, the drawback of using these colors is that red, when desaturated, appears more like a pale pink than a real, vivid red.
This is especially noticeable in scenes where red is the dominant color. From the moment I conceived the idea of the game, I imagined red in all its power and intensity—a dramatic way to emphasize the color of blood, both figuratively and literally. That pale pink was far from what I envisioned for a horror game.
So, in this final stage of development, I did some research to find a way to preserve the original saturation of red without sacrificing the game's green/grey colorization. In the end, I implemented a shader that does exactly what I had in mind: maintaining the atmosphere of the game while enhancing the red tones.
Below are some comparison screenshots showing the results of the new shader:
And following are screenshots showing how the blood appears with the new colorization:
