Verified Updates & Roadmap
Every official milestone, patch, and creative release from developer Polypaw, documented with primary source citations and verification dates.
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We do not publish rumors, automated AI guesses, or unsourced forum claims. Every entry below links directly to an official Polypaw announcement or registered Steam platform update.
Chronological Timeline
Steam Playable Demo Public Launch
Polypaw officially published the free playable demo of The No Jumpscare Show on Steam (App ID: 5056910), featuring updated screen-space dither shaders and ~30–40 min of narrative psychological horror.
- Available for free download on Windows via Steam store client (App ID: 5056910).
- Features enhanced retro monochrome dither lighting algorithms.
- Includes verified keyboard & mouse input (controller support remains unconfirmed).
- Directly links to the official full game wishlist listing (App ID: 4889280).
Official Character Renders & Reference Released
Developer Polypaw published official design renders and model turnarounds on itch.io for Illy and Thingy the Thing to support the fan-art and video creation community.
- High-resolution orthographic character reference renders.
- Color palette and lighting specifications for creators.
- Clarification of character proportions and retro design aesthetics.
itch.io Debut Release (Part 01)
The original standalone build of The No Jumpscare Show (Part 01) debuted on itch.io, introducing Illy, Thingy the Thing, and the $10,000 haunted house challenge.
- Introduced the core premise: 100% jumpscare-free psychological horror with a $10,000 survival prize.
- Released simultaneously for Windows (162 MB) and Linux (164 MB).
- Sparked rapid organic popularity across YouTube and streamer communities.
Official Steam Store Page Listed
Valve listed the official Steam store page for The No Jumpscare Show with "Coming soon" status.
- Steam store page went live with official screenshots and gameplay overview.
- Store status set to Coming Soon (exact release date pending announcement).
- Wishlist registrations opened worldwide.
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