2026-07-28 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
As we look toward the horizon and eagerly await the next chapter in The Talos Principle 3, now is the perfect time to reflect on what our journey has taught us so far about freedom from necessity.What do we become when we are no longer driven by material need?For thousands of generations, the history of our species was shaped by a singular, exhausting struggle: survival. But what happens when that struggle finally ends? In The Talos Principle II: Road to Elysium, we encounter a world in which the demands of material necessity have finally been overcome.When existence is no longer a battle for
2026-05-13 16:23 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
What differentiates a story from the real world, or a simulation? A story is a series of choices, a set of moments captured, examined, and elevated. The real world goes on and on, but a story must have a clear beginning, middle, and end. And so the Talos Principle, a story we have worked on for more than a decade, must also come to an end. When we were creating the original, at a time when the game had finally started to take form but before it was released, we asked ourselves: where does this story go? Not this franchise, not this product, but this story. Is there more to this that needs to b
2025-05-29 17:38 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
The Talos Principle franchise is part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, and all titles are currently on sale! Experience the classic that started it all — The Talos Principle (2014) — a groundbreaking philosophical first-person puzzle game that blends deep storytelling with mind bending challenges. A true modern classic of the genre. Or jump into The Talos Principle: Reawakened — the definitive remastered edition with updated visuals, an all-new chapter, a powerful level editor, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. It’s the perfect way to experience the game in a fresh new light, whether
2025-04-10 16:05 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Hi everyone! The time has come. Just over a decade after the original launched, The Talos Principle: Reawakened is out now! We poured our hearts and souls into this project. It was designed with the community in mind, with tweaks and additions based on a decade of your feedback. We are forever thankful for all the support you've given us over the years, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on this ultimate version of The Talos Principle. Limited Time Loyalty Offerings For those of you who own the 2014. original or its 2023 sequel we've prepared several limited-time bundles that will discoun
2025-02-24 17:05 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Hi everyone! It's a glorious day today, as we are ready to announce that The Talos Principle: Reawakened is launching on April 10. To make the wait easier, the demo version of the game will be available from now until the full launch for your enjoyment. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3398520/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened_Demo/ This demo gives you a sweet taste of what awaits you in the whole game and allows you to get a glimpse of the world we have rebuilt. More importantly, this demo features the fully featured Puzzle Editor, allowing you to create complete episodes with any number of le
2025-02-17 19:30 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
Some of the best ideas in gaming often come from unexpected places. The Talos Principle is one such story—a critically acclaimed philosophical puzzle game that was never supposed to exist in the first place. What started as an experiment in gameplay mechanics during the development of Serious Sam evolved into an entirely new game that none of the developers had initially planned. This is the story of how The Talos Principle came to life—born from a simple gameplay idea, fueled by curiosity, and nurtured by a creative team willing to follow where inspiration led them. Uncover More Behind the Sc
2024-12-09 18:05 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Dear fans and friends, A decade ago, when we released The Talos Principle, we had no idea what to expect. We poured a huge amount of love and creativity into that project, creating a philosophical puzzle game that no-one had expected from the makers of Serious Sam. It was heartwarming to see so many people around the world embrace it. Now we are announcing The Talos Principle: Reawakened. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806640/The_Talos_Principle_Reawakened/ After the success of The Talos Principle 2, we have some very cool projects going on, so why go back? There are many reasons, but the
2024-10-22 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Hi everyone! We've partnered with our friends from Pine Studio to create the ultimate Croatian game crossover. Coming to you in the form of a free Talos-themed room in Escape Simulator, this update to Pine Studio's megahit invites you to explore, think deeply, and unlock new layers of meaning and discovery. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3193660/Escape_Simulator_The_Talos_Principle_DLC/ To celebrate this union, we are revealing a new bundle that allows you to save some extra money if you own either of the games or purchase them together. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/44939/Escape_S
2024-08-16 15:35 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44155968/bc8503d4c824f084254804ef2055bee447324530.jpg We’re thrilled to announce our latest photomode event, just in time for the peak of summer! This time, we’re embracing the warmth and joy of the season with a summer-themed challenge. Join Yaqut, Miranda, and the rest of the crew on the Isle of the Blessed exhibition. Capture those magical summer moments and share them with us on Discord and Twitter. Showcase your creations in the specially created #photo-mode channel on our Discord. We’ve also opened a dedicated contest channel where daily winners will be announced in th
2024-08-13 18:52 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
Hey everyone, we are happy to announce that patch 2.2.0 for The Talos Principle 2 is now live! It includes technical and visual improvements as well as bug fixes and various exploit fixes. Thank you once again for all the reports! Like usual, if you encounter any issue, contact us over Steam technical issues forum or through our Discord. We have also prepared a nice summer themed Photo Mode Contest that we will announce very soon, so you can try the patch and capture some awesome summer photos to share with us. Love you all. - Croteam The Talos Principle 2 Update 2.2.0 Changelog Additions and
2024-06-22 08:38 UTC · Community Announcements · THE LAW
Greetings Everyone! Firstly, thank you so much for the amazing reception of Road to Elysium! We've loved all your reviews and posts about the DLC, and it's awesome to see you enjoying the extra campaigns. We’re really impressed by your puzzle solving skills and determination, especially when it comes to “Into the Abyss”. Congrats on cracking those! We've also been keeping an eye on your reports on Discord and the Steam forums about any bugs and issues you ran into during your playthrough. We would like to let you know that we've addressed them in the newest patch 2.1.0. Thanks for sticking wit
2024-06-14 16:10 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Hi everyone. We are extremely proud to announce that The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium is available now. This three-part coda delivers three individual character-driven stories about love, hope, and despair. But stories are not where things end. Oh, no! All three chapters are tailored to challenge your puzzle-solving skills in new ways. Some of them will be fun and casual, while others will undoubtedly make your heads spin. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2981410/The_Talos_Principle_2__Road_to_Elysium/ The Talos Principle 2 was a story about building a more hopeful future, and Road to
2024-06-08 00:33 UTC · Community Announcements · IIIIDANNYIIII
Hi everyone! We've been quiet here for a hot minute, but not without reason. Everyone at Croteam has been super busy creating new adventures in the world of The Talos Principle 2. This led us to Road to Elysium, a three-part expansion coming later this month that will tell you new stories and challenge your puzzle-solving skills in new and unexpected ways. We hope you are excited to jump back in as much as we are. The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium launches on June 14, and you can find out more about it below. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2981410/The_Talos_Principle_2__Road_to_Elysiu
2024-06-08 00:28 UTC · PC Gamer · Andy Chalk
I finished The Talos Principle 2 in 2023, but I've kept it installed on my PC in hopes that an expansion would someday be announced. Today my wish was granted: Road to Elysium is a three-part follow-on to Croteam's brilliant futuristic puzzle game, and it's coming next week... Read more.
2024-06-07 19:54 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
The Talos Principle 2 is one of the best. Created by Serious Sam 4 studio Croteam, The Talos Principle games are a slower paced and philosophically focused deviation from tradition by a team best known for frenetic FPS design. Both the 2014 debut and 2023 sequel showed that Croteam was more than up to the task of shifting genres, with The Talos Principle 2 gaining a place alongside modern puzzle classics like The Witness, Portal and Portal 2, Islands of Insight, and Return of the Obra Dinn. Now, players who are looking for more of The Talos Principle 2 are in luck: a brand new expansion called
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