Shroud of the Woods
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Shroud of the Woods

A psychological horror about searching for your missing dog in a forest where the silence itself listens to your every breath from between the trees.

DEV: Bullet Ant GamesPUB: Bullet Ant GamesAppID 4294370
UPDATE PULSEevery ~4d·last 45d ago·9 recent on record

Is Shroud of the Woods still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$3.89$5.99−35%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

15 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~3.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

1

Current silence

5× normal

The developers post roughly every 3.5 days and were last heard 15 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 35% below its usual price.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseAug 17, 2026

Shroud of the Woods Patch 1.0.3 Fixes White-Fog Visual Break

Bullet Ant Games shipped Patch 1.0.3 for Shroud of the Woods on August 8, 2026, addressing a regression introduced by the update that landed the day before.

What changed

  • White fog bug fixed — a defect caused the game's fog to turn white at a specific point, which the developer described as "completely ruining the visuals"
  • Minor performance optimizations included alongside the fix

The studio credited player feedback for surfacing the fog issue quickly. No other changes are noted in the patch announcement.

For players mid-session with the atmospheric horror or exploration title, the fix restores whatever visual mood the fog was designed to carry — a small patch, but one that addresses something the developer itself flagged as a game-breaking presentation flaw.

Two years of development

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18 announcements · 2 substantial · 17 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

18 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2026
Bleak Nights Bundle Has Arrived!

Bleak Nights Bundle 🌙🔦Hi everyone!I’m happy to announce that the Bleak Nights Bundle is now available on Steam!Step into two unsettling horror experiences where isolation, darkness, and the unknown turn ordinary places into something far …

Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Voices in the Woods Bundle Has Arrived!

Voices in the Woods Bundle🌲🔦Hi everyone!I’m happy to announce that the Voices in the Woods Bundle is now available on Steam!The bundle brings together Shroud of the Woods and Campfire: Night One, another excellent indie horror game. If yo…

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Patch 1.0.6

Patch 1.0.6Several players pointed out – quite rightly – that having to constantly hold the crouch button was uncomfortable.From now on, you only need to press it once to crouch, and press it again to stand up. Sprinting will also automatic…

Community AnnouncementsAug 16, 2026
Patch 1.0.5

Patch 1.0.5 This update includes:Minor bug fixesSlovak localizationSpecial thanks to Market Garden Works for the Slovak translation!

Community AnnouncementsAug 8, 2026
Patch 1.0.3

Patch 1.0.3Minor performance optimizations.Fixed a bug introduced with yesterday's update that caused the fog to turn white at one point, completely ruining the visuals. This has now been fixed – thank you for the feedback!Have a great day!…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 7, 2026
Patch 1.0.2

Patch 1.0.2Increased the flashlight brightness based on player feedback.Thank you again for all your feedback!Have a great day!Bullet Ant Games

Community AnnouncementsAug 7, 2026
Patch 1.0.1

Patch 1.0.1Minor bug fixesSlightly increased the overall brightness of the gameThank you for all your feedback! Have a great day!Bullet Ant Games

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
Shroud of the Woods is Out Now!

Shroud of the Woods is now available!Thank you so much for all your support throughout the development of the game. I truly hope you'll enjoy the experience.Have a great day!Bullet Ant Games

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Community AnnouncementsAug 2, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Is Ready for Release

Hello everyone!Today, I'm officially declaring Shroud of the Woods release-ready.See you in the woods on August 5! 🌲Have a nice day!

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
Shroud of the Woods arrives on August 5

Step into the woods on August 5, 2026.Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted the game, played the demo, and shared feedback throughout development. Your support has helped shape the final experience.Have a nice day!Wishlist

Community AnnouncementsMay 10, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Demo Update - 1.04

Demo Update - 1.04Fixed an issue that could cause camera stuttering in certain situations.Fixed a problem affecting VSync behavior.Fixed an issue where the cabin exterior lights were not functioning properly.Thank you for the feedback!

Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2026
Shroud of the Woods

He remembers you.Even when you don’t.

Community AnnouncementsApr 23, 2026
Shroud of the Woods

The hardest part isn’t surviving.It’s remembering who you are.

Community AnnouncementsMar 1, 2026
The Final Hours of Next Fest

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who played the demo or wishlisted Shroud of the Woods!A lot of you jumped in during Next Fest, and it was great to see you enjoyed the game.I’m really grateful for all the feedback, especially…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 27, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Demo Update - 1.03

Demo Update - 1.03The update everyone has been waiting for (or not, but here it is anyway) has finally arrived:Interactive Toilet: You can now actually use the toilet in the cabin.Based on Player Feedback: Several players pointed out that t…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 25, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Demo Update - Patch 1.02

Demo Update - Patch 1.02Based on player feedback, I have slightly increased the walking speed to improve the overall game feel and exploration.Thanks for the feedback and for playing the demo!

Community AnnouncementsFeb 24, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Demo Update - Patch 1.01

Demo Update - Patch 1.01Thanks to your feedback, I’ve just pushed a small update to improve the experience:Flashlight: Increased brightness and range for better visibility in the darkest areas.Mouse Sensitivity: Fixed the scaling issues. Mi…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 22, 2026
Shroud of the Woods Demo Out Now!

A psychological horror about searching for your missing dog in a forest where the silence itself listens to your every breath from between the trees.Step inside the cabin.Take care of Pablo.And try to get through the night.This is just the …

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