Wow, it’s been a year. Just last July, our team huddled together to see community posts, read reviews, and watch creator videos about the launch of OXENFREE II: Lost Signals. It was the most extraordinary launch in our studio’s history. We’re so grateful for the support of players around the globe for returning to the coast of Camena.
To say thank you, we’re celebrating all month long because it’s way more fun to celebrate your game’s birth month than just a single day, right?
Harden Tower 4K Wallpapers
Our minds were blown last month when our sound designer, Chris Purse, very casually shared a 3D environment he’d recreated from the game. Chris clearly is a multi-talented artist that we’re lucky to have on our team. So, our community team instantly knew we had to squad up with Chris to share his work for OXENFREE II’s anniversary. You can download 4K wallpapers of Chris’s interpretation of Harden Tower and see it come to life in our “Missed Connections” story on our studio social media channels.
Vote To Finish The Story
To celebrate our game’s anniversary, we’re digging deep into the archive of stories that didn’t quite make it into OXENFREE II and featuring a special one on our social channels. Join us over the next few days on Instagram and Twitter to meet Tanner and Danny. Together, the OXENFREE community will forever decide their fate, voting for how their story will come to an end. Will Riley and Jacob fix their missed connection? It’s up to you.
Join scntfc for an AMA
We teamed up with iam8bit to release OXENFREE II’s soundtrack on vinyl (by the way, it’s not too late to get your copy here) and now we’re hosting an AMA with our composer, scntfc, in r/OXENFREE on Reddit. Join us on July 24th, 2024 from 9 AM PST to 11:30 PST where he’ll answer questions about making the record, crafting OXENFREE I & II’s soundtrack, and much more.
60% Off the Night School Complete Collection
Back in 2016, our team was honored to take home the IGF award for Excellence in Visual Art with OXENFREE. This year, we’re including our entire game collection for a 60% discount during IGF celebration days. Check out all of the games for sale on Steam and pick up the Night School Complete Collection right here.
Thank you!
Because of your passion for both OXENFREE we were able to make OXENFREE II. Seeing the community’s lasting enthusiasm for Night School’s games is what fuels us as we work on the next thing at our studio. We can’t wait to share it with you. See you around at Seafood Sammy’s… if you can look past the health code violations. If not, we’ll catch you on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or maybe even YouTube!
Finally… Planetshine: OXENFREE II Vinyl Soundtrack Now Available
Put down your radio and get over to iam8bit.com. The OXENFREE II: Lost Signals soundtrack is officially available now on vinyl. The two-disc record is available to order on iam8bit.com today, June 6, 2024, and ships immediately. Get it here!
Music is a crucial part of OXENFREE II’s DNA. Composer scntfc has once again crafted a foreboding, mercurial synth-powered soundscape that adds a whole new layer of intrigue and mystery to OXENFREE II’s foggy, treacherous cliff tops and streets. The music seems to whisper: “Danger is just around the corner, but so too is hope.”
With 22 tracks pressed on Radio Disturbance Red vinyl, its otherworldly grooves let listeners enjoy the music and mood of OXENFREE II again and again. What’s more: The ludicrously talented Calder Moore crafted all-new cover art worthy of the moody music found inside, calling to mind the brain-bending, jaw-dropping visuals present in the game itself through a stunning new perspective. We’re thrilled with Calder’s fresh, mind-bending take on Camber Cape.
LudoNarraCon Director's Commentary OXENFREE II Stream (Pre-Recorded)
We're honored to be part of LudoNarraCon this year with OXENFREE II as an Official Selection! During the festival May 9 - 13, 20204, OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is 50% off!
We're also streaming OXENFREE II today with our Game Director Bryant Cannon and Publishing & Marketing Lead, Sara Hebert! Come hang out!
Vote for OXENFREE II in the Steam and Horror Game Awards
Hi everyone! It's that time where you get to choose the best games that came out this year. So, we’d love to ask that you keep OXENFREE II in mind when you vote.
If you loved playing our game and would like to support our team, please consider giving it a nomination for the Steam Awards. Perhaps you think the soundtrack composed by scntfc is worthy of the "Best Soundtrack Award" or that we’re a contender for the "Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award". If so: we'd love your vote in any category.
We're excited (and not at all horrified) to be nominated for "Best Narrative" by The Horror Game Awards, too! Voting is open through December 3rd and you can vote for us right here.
Everyone at our studio is extremely grateful for your kind words, reviews, and feedback. It made the launch of the sequel and revisiting OXENFREE so fulfilling. Stay in touch with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads for the latest.
Patch 1.4.8 Notes
We’ve fixed an issue that would cause players to be stuck in Copper Creek after speaking with Evelyn while getting your climbing gear. This prevented you from moving onward toward Camber Cape or interacting with other items. This patch fixes that issue: load your save file and restart your conversation with Evelyn to continue.
Thanks for the feedback and helping us fix the issue!
Now, grab your climbing gear and head back. If you loved the game, give OXENFREE II a five star Steam review and tell us what you liked. If you run into any other issues, give us a shout at our customer support portal.
Patch 1.4 Notes
Welcome back to Camena. OXENFREE II's 1.4 patch is now live and thanks to your feedback and help, we fixed a few things in this version of the game:
Improved Jacob's walking, traversal, and conversation.
More stable walkie talkie conversations.
Resolved crashing or blockers at the Community Center, Garland, General Store, Funnie's Family Market, Copper Creek Trail, Berenson Creek, caves, mines, and end game content.
So many more minor fixes that we can’t list them all!
Loop back and if your return trip is smooth, leave us a five star Steam review and tell us what you liked. If you run into any other issues, give us a shout at our customer support portal. You can do this, Ryebread -- you’re more capable than you think.
Patch 1.3 Notes
Thank you so much for playing OXENFREE II during our launch week! Your reviews, social media posts, and reactions to the game have been overwhelming and amazing. Camena’s been overrun with disruptions in the electromagnetic spectrum but you've made it a cozier place to be.
We just updated the game with a patch to fix a few things including:
Improved click and drag for mouse controls.
Made changes to the Community Center scene to fix freezing/crashing, audio distortion, muted music or other instabilities.
Improved animation and traversal.
Fixed general auto-save and save file issues.
We're working to address other issues in an upcoming patch. If you encounter something strange – other than ghosts – visit our customer support portal for extra help. Also, if you love the game so far, help us out by leaving a review or giving us a shout on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is Out Now!
It’s time to head to Camena. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is available for purchase on Steam. Here’s everything you need to know for launch day:
Do I need to play OXENFREE before playing OXENFREE II?
It’s up to you. OXENFREE II features a new cast and story in a familiar setting. We think you’ll enjoy making connections between both games but you can jump right in without playing the first game. If you want to catch up on what happened on OXENFREE before playing the new game, here’s a quick recap and a refresher.
What languages is the game available in?
Over thirty! Here’s the full list of our subtitled languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Spanish (Latam), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
Is there a launch discount?
Yep! Check our Steam page for a limited time discount.
What if I’ve run into a bug or issue?
Head over to our customer support page. We have documentation to help and if you don’t find what you need, we’d love to hear more about the issue you’re having.
Is the soundtrack available?
Listen to the official soundtrack here or on Bandcamp.
Any tips?
Explore the radio, let Jacob take a break, and keep in mind that the choices you make impact the outcome of the game and your relationships. Even with the locals you connect with on your walkie talkie.
Will we see Alex, Ren, Jonas, or anyone else from OXENFREE in the sequel?
You’ve gotta play to find out. The good news is that you can start doing that right now.
It's time to tune into the next chapter. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals will launch July 12, 2023! Make sure it’s on your wishlist so you can be among the first to play.
This game has been a labor of love and we've been fueled by the passion of our community. We're counting down the days until you have the game in your hands. We cannot wait for you to finally meet Riley and make life altering choices while overcoming supernatural challenges that threaten to destroy her future.
Watch a new trailer.
https://youtu.be/c7AJBSII0Q8
Today, we also debuted an all-new trailer during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, uncovering new scenes and details from the game. You'll recognize some familiar faces, like Jacob Summers and Riley Poverly as well as some new ones from Camena. Watch the full segment here.
Get on the walkie.
We also teamed up with the PlayStation Blog to dive deeper into our new walkie talkie mechanic, which will allow you to connect with contacts all over Camena. Read the article to uncover details about the radio DJ and sailor that you'll connect with – or not, truly the choice is up to you.
Speak the local language.
Finally if that wasn't quite enough OXENFREE II news... we have more! OXENFREE II will have localized subtitles and interface support in over 30 languages including: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
Stay tuned.
Thanks for tuning in! We'll have even more updates in the months ahead before July 12 so give us a follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Tumblr for the latest.
Seven Years of OXENFREE + Community Survey
Hello! Because it's the seventh anniversary of OXENFREE's release, I wanted to hop over on Steam to thank our community for its kindness, support, and enthusiasm. We're hard at work on OXENFREE II: Lost Signals and can’t wait to share it with you later this year. With this anniversary and the game's release, 2023 is shaping up to be a huge year for all of us at Night School Studio. I'm so thankful that you’re along for the ride.
In this new year, we wanted to take a moment to learn more about our community – things like where you play and how you play. I'd love for you to tell us about yourself in our first-ever community survey. It's open until January 30th, 2023 and you can find it here. To say thanks, we'll select five survey respondents to receive a very special gift. It's cool but I won't spoil the surprise.
Speaking of spoilers, I'd like to share a new screenshot from the game with you. It's an important place that you'll go to while investigating the mysterious electrical interference manifesting on Camena. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD
That's right: OXENFREE II has TREES. Surprise! Real Snape-kills-Trinity-with-Rosebud moment, ain't it?
But on a serious note: you'll also notice a large building in the background. This is the North Camena Community Center. It's a fairly looming and ominous place that Parentage uses as it’s church and home base. If you were fo🀰lowi■g the sus🀫🀫cious radio bro■dca🀫◼︎s breaking into our OXE🀫FR🀰🀰 patc◼︎es last year, you probably heard some of this weird, cult-like group's messages on the radio. What happens inside the community center is – as Jacob says - "a little to a lot strange." I can't wait for you to explore what's inside. It's gonna be good. And scary. A little of both?
Thank you again for being a part of this journey with us. I'll be back with more updates and please say hello to us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Tumblr. We read every message and I can't tell you how much it means to us when we do hear from you. It's one of the best parts of our day.
See you around! Bryant Cannon Game Director, OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
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