2024 was a year in which our mighty developers haven’t been sitting still—quite the opposite. After months of exploring all the crooks and crannies of the vast terrain of Rotterdam, we have secured a beautiful and spacious new base in the booming city center!
We are growing!
Over the past year, our numbers have swelled, welcoming a host of talented and inspiring individuals to the fold. This is great news, but it did come with a downside. Our once-spacious studio at Schiehavenkade began to feel... rather snug. Long queues for the microwaves during feeding hours, overheated meeting rooms, and desks encroaching dangerously close to the entrance—a sure sign it was time to seek new territory. The best part: we have documented the entire move!
We hold beautiful memories of the games we created in our old studio and can’t wait to see what magic unfolds in our new home.
Curious to see where all the We Were Here games were made? Find them all in this map, including our dev's favourite hotspots!
We thank you for all the support throughout the years, Explorers. You motivate us to keep making awesome co-op experiences!
— The Total Mayhem Games Team
Happy Holidays Explorers!
Ho, ho, ho, Explorers! 🎄
The holidays are here, and from everyone at Total Mayhem Games, we wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2025! It’s been quite the year! Maybe a quiet one on the surface, but trust us, behind the scenes at our Rotterdam base camp, it’s been anything but. We’ve been hard at work preparing for the adventures to come, and we’re thrilled to head into the new year with all of you by our side.
But what’s a holiday season without a little something to unwrap? 🎁 We’re kicking things off with a 6-day advent calendar (in full We Were Here style, of course)!
🎶 Day 1: Cozy Lo-Fi Tunes for Every Explorer
We’re starting things off with a musical treat! If you’ve seen the YouTube video featuring remixes of the original We Were Here soundtracks in lo-fi style, you already know the vibe. As of today, you can also find them on Spotify. Whether you’re studying, commuting, or just relaxing by the fire, these tunes will bring some Antarctic calm to your day. 🎧
https://youtu.be/UFM6xBz_18o
✨ What’s Next? Stay Tuned!
Over the next five days, we’ll be revealing a new surprise each day. A little spoiler? Some seriously cool merch featuring brand-new artwork has just dropped. If you can’t wait, you can sneak a peek here. Otherwise, keep an eye on our socials and let the surprises unfold!
Christmas at Base Camp 🎅
For those craving a festive co-op adventure, we’ve brought back the holiday-themed puzzle at base camp in We Were Here Together! Grab your favorite Explorer, whip up some hot cocoa, and dive in for some wintry fun.
Winter Sale Alert!
Oh, and don’t forget: the Steam Winter Sale is live now, and the We Were Here games are available with some sweet discounts. If there’s a game missing from your collection (or you want to gift one to a friend), now’s the perfect time to grab it. Check out the deals:
Stay warm, stay adventurous, and enjoy the holidays! — The Total Mayhem Games Team
Don't Escape the We Were Here Franchise Sale!
🚨 Attention, Explorers! 🚨
Finished with We Were Here Too and looking for something new? We’ve got some exciting news for you! 🎉
The We Were Here series now has its very own official franchise sale page full of mystery on Steam, and to celebrate, we put a lot of love into the artwork on the page and we’re offering big discounts on the series! This is the perfect time to start completing your co-op puzzle adventure collection! 🧩✨
Whether you’ve been meaning to pick up We Were Here Together, dive into We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, or embark on the epic journey of We Were Here Forever, now’s your chance to grab them at amazing prices. Don’t miss out—this is a limited-time sale, and these deals won’t last long!
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/WWHfranchise
Already a fan? Join our growing We Were Here community on Discord, where you can connect with fellow explorers, find co-op partners, and chat directly with the devs. We love hearing your stories and seeing your creative fan art, so don’t be shy!
So what are you waiting for? Now’s the best time to start completing your collection and embark on even more adventures with friends. 🌍✨
Head over to the franchise sale page now and grab the games you’re missing before the sale ends!
Thank you for your endless support, Explorers! We can't wait to see you in the next adventure!
Happy frenniversary! 🎉
Dear Explorers,
Happy Frenniversary! 🎉
It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game.
Crafting a Secret
After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were Here series. With Forever being our longest and most intricate adventure, packed with puzzles, mysteries, and expansive locations, we knew we wanted to offer something a little different next. This time, we aimed for something short, sweet, and perfect for explorers who want a bite-sized co-op experience.
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip was born—a game designed to be fun, challenging, and most of all, an absolute blast to play with your friends, whether they’re seasoned fans of the We Were Here series or joining us for the first time.
The Big Reveal at WASD x IGN 🎮
Now, we couldn’t just launch The FriendShip like any ordinary game. No, we wanted to do something BIG—something that would surprise and delight our amazing community! So, we decided to go full stealth mode, keeping the entire game a secret until its grand reveal at WASD x IGN. And what’s better than a surprise? A free surprise! 🎁 We dropped the game for free for the first month, allowing millions of you to hop aboard and set sail on this new co-op adventure.
The response was overwhelming! Over 6 million explorers claimed The FriendShip, joining our ever-growing We Were Here family. 💖
Celebrating Friendship 🫶
At Total Mayhem Games, friendship is the heart and soul of everything we create. It’s the thread that ties all our games together, and it’s the bond we share with you, our amazing explorers. We simply couldn’t have reached this point without your endless love and support.
And guess what? There’s more on the horizon! We've got some exciting stuff coming up. So stay tuned, and always remember: “There are good ships, and wood ships, ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be!”
Here’s to many more adventures together!
All the best, Total Mayhem Games
We Were Here at TwitchCon Rotterdam!
Dear Explorers!
It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates.
Come hang out with us at TwitchCon Rotterdam!
We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend, right here in our hometown of Rotterdam! Come visit our booth to learn about the history behind the We Were Here series, play some games, and chat with us about game development. We're eager to share our stories and insider tips on Rotterdam's hidden gems.
As a special treat, you can grab some exclusive goodies, 'secret' city maps highlighting our devs' favorite spots in Rotterdam, and if luck is on your side, you might even win one of our coveted limited edition Snowglobes!
Our booth will feature a rotating cast of TMG members on both Saturday and Sunday, so make sure to swing by on both days for a chance to chat with all of us! Check out the images below to see who will be there and when.
Saturday 29th of June:
Sunday 30th of June:
Can’t make it to TwitchCon?
Don’t worry! You can tune in on all the fun on our socials. In fact, we've already posted some cool clips on X & TikTok that offer a glimpse into the history of our studio, from our humble beginnings to maybe soon an update on our future (????).
Cool down in the Arctics this Steam Summer Sale!
As summer blazes on and temperatures soar, it's also time for the Steam Summer Sale. Escape to the chilly Arctics of We Were Here with sizzling discounts on We Were Here Too, We Were Here Together, and We Were Here Forever! Rally your co-op buddy and embark on a frosty adventure to cool off!
Castle Rock is awaiting your return in We Were Here Forever!
As our holiday present to all Explorers, We Were Here Forever is on sale with a discount of 45% and it has just been updated with patch 1.2 which incorporates over 200 enhancements that enrich and smoothen the experience. Explore Castle Rock now like never before!
Our other games We Were Here Together & We Were Here Forever are part of the sale as well. Of course, We Were Here, the first game in the series, is available for free.
If you haven't already, we would appreciate it if you could nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Better with Friends Steam Award. As the game is quite literally all about your friendships, we feel like the game is perfect for the category :) Thank you in advance for your nomination dear Explorer!
We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip. The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful.
If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Steam Awards in the category ‘Better with Friends’. Because with a game that makes you build literal FriendShips, this award is meant to be ours!
You can vote for us here in the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip announcement!
-link to friendship announcement-
Autumn Sales
Additionally, you can find our other We Were Here games, such as We Were Here Forever, are currently discounted. Be sure to get the game now or regret it Forever ;)
Don’t be scared dear Explorers! We’re here to share some bamboOoOzling news; We Were Here Too is part of the Steam Scream Sale and is discounted with 80% off!
If you’re enjoying the game and its music, you can complete your We Were Here Too set by getting the soundtrack as well, which is available with a 50% discount.
If you need more We Were Here bangers, the soundtrack of our free-to-play game We Were Here is discounted as well!
Want to have a getaway to an island where no one (besides your partner) will interrupt you? Join the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip! This bite-sized adventure will put your friendship to test; see if it will truly last forever… You can get for a low price of $3.99
A new bite-sized adventure awaits you; We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is available now!
In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner play as a team of Explorers on a boat, hearing a distress call that might be familiar to some of you. Eager to answer the call, you try to locate the sound, but end up on a deserted island with an amusement park?!
And the best part, you put your friendship to the test for free until October 13, so be sure that you and your bff (or are they?) have claimed the game before this date. It will be yours forever to keep. And it doesn’t matter which platform you and partner will play on, as the game is playable cross platform! So you can truly test your friendship across platforms.
This game is a great introduction for new Explorers to the series, as well serving as a fun friendship test for you and your co-op partner. Who knows, maybe you can finally work on your Communication, Teamwork and Trust skills amongst each other, something you definitely need for our main games.
Ready for Forever?
Feel like you and your partner are now ready to dive (back) into the full experience? To celebrate the release of We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, our latest main-series game We Were Here Forever will be available with a 35% discount at 7PM CEST.
