16 June 2026 10:44 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Optimizations & AdjustmentsImproved and refined various in-game text and wording.Thank you for all your enthusiastic feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please click \here] to fill out the survey. We carefully review every piece of feedback. If you enjoy the game, you’re also welcome to leave a review and support us.
11 May 2026 10:02 UTC · Community Announcements · 马流士
Hello everyone,We’re excited to share some good news with you:Stiff Neck and No Case Should Remain Unsolved are now available together in a special bundle titled "Her Choices".Purchase the bundle to receive a 10% discount. Players who already own one of the titles can also complete the bundle at a discounted price.● About No Case Should Remain UnsolvedA detective game where players uncover and piece together memoryfragments to solve a long-forgotten case. Follow former police detective Jeon Gyeong as she acquires clues and testimony relating to the case of a missing girl.Twelve years after Sen
11 May 2026 03:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello, everyone!The official artbook for the psychological suspense narrative game Stiff Neck is now available for purchase!Priced at RMB 18, the artbook is currently available with a 10% launch discount. Purchasing through the bundle will grant you an additional stacked discount.Join us in taking a closer look into Noele’s life and uncover even more behind-the-scenes details!✨ Artbook Contents The artbook includes the complete collection of the game’s original artwork, environment concepts, character designs, previously unreleased sketches, and commentary from the creators about the developme
17 April 2026 04:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Optimizations & AdjustmentsOptimized some key bindings: Fast-forward is now set to Q, Auto-play is now set to AAdded page number display for the Save/Load interfaceAdded resolution settings (720P, 1080P, 1440P supported)Improved Save/Load performanceAdded sound effects to Save/Load buttonsImproved display quality of some CGsEnhanced certain sound effectsFixesFixed an issue where screenshots could not be taken on the Mac versionThank you for all your enthusiastic feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please click \here] to fill out the survey. We carefully
3 April 2026 12:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
We have noticed that some players are experiencing issues where the game fails to launch properly. Our team is currently investigating this urgently.If you encounter crashes or a black screen, please try the following steps first:Please select the “OpenGL3” option in the launch options. If the issue persists after using this option, please try the methods below.If the problem still occurs, please try the following:Outdated graphics drivers are a common cause of crashes or performance issues. We recommend updating your drivers first:NVIDIA users: Update via GeForce Experience, or download the l
3 April 2026 03:10 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello, everyone!The psychological thriller narrative game Stiff Neck is out now!Purchase now to enjoy the discounted price of $6.29, or buy through a bundle for an extra discount, dropping the price to as low as $5.66!Come follow in the footsteps of our protagonist, Noele, and experience a unique psychological boxing journey!Bundles OverviewIgnited in Cavern × Stiff NeckLooking Up I See Only A Ceiling × Stiff NeckStiff Neck & SoundtrackInstruction Manual — FAQQ: What is the price of the game?A: The base price is $6.99, with a 10% launch week discount, making it only $6.29! If you purchase via
31 March 2026 10:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello, everyone!Thank you for your continued interest and support.The psychological thriller narrative game Stiff Neck is launching soon! Today, we are announcing the official pricing for the game:🔔 $6.99, with a 10% launch week discount ($6.29)Additionally, purchasing via our bundles grants you an extra discount, bringing the lowest possible price down to just $5.66!The full release of Stiff Neck contains over 100,000 words, with an estimated playtime of 2-5 hours. It features 3 explorable characters, 4 story routes, and 6 different endings.Throughout the story, your key choices will determi
24 February 2026 04:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello everyone,We’re excited to share an important update with you— The psychological narrative game Stiff Neck will officially launch on April 3.Thank you all for your continued support and patience.Meanwhile, Steam Next Fest is now live, and we have uploaded the latest version of the demo for the event.This update does not include new story content or branching paths. Instead, it focuses on bug fixes and overall optimization based on previous player feedback, including:Fixed certain text display issuesFixed incorrect sound effects and music triggersIf you’ve already played the demo, we welco
29 January 2026 03:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello everyone,Thank you for your continued support. We are excited to announce that the psychological suspense narrative game Stiff Neck is confirmed for release in April 2026.At the same time, the Demo version of Stiff Neck is now available on Steam. We invite you to visit the coastal town and experience the game firsthand.The Demo features the same story content as the previous playtest, with approximately 12,000 words, a small number of interactive scene elements, and an estimated playtime of around 30 minutes.Compared to the playtest version, this Demo focuses on bug fixes and gameplay im
14 January 2026 12:17 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Thank you for your continued interest and support for Stiff Neck. The current limited-time Playtest will officially end on January 25, 16:00 UTC.Throughout the testing period, we have received a large number of valuable feedback and suggestions from players. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the Playtest and shared their thoughts with us.Thank you again for your interest in Stiff Neck. We also encourage you to add Stiff Neck to your Steam Wishlist and follow the game, or share it with friends and family—your support means the world to us.Finally, please
23 December 2025 03:10 UTC · Community Announcements · Stellar Artificer
Hello everyone,Thank you for your interest and support. The Playtest version of Stiff Neck, a psychological suspense narrative game, is now live. We invite you to explore a seaside town, trace the remnants of a toy factory and its voodoo dolls, and dive into the inner world of the protagonist, Noele, as you uncover her relationships with herself and others.This limited-time Playtest will run until January 16, 8:00 AM PT, so please plan your playtime accordingly. The demo includes approximately 12,000 words of content, features light point-and-click elements, and offers an estimated 30-minute g
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