Evil School Demo Patch Notes

The Evil School Demo received multiple numbered builds between its February 14, 2026 launch and the August 14, 2026 full-game release. CineGame Interactive published patch notes on the Steam Community Hub — this page consolidates them for wiki readers so you know what changed without hunting every announcement thread. After updating, cross-check Controls & Interface and Demo Walkthrough.

How to update

1. Open Steam → Library → Evil School Demo.
2. Allow automatic updates or right-click → Properties → Updates → verify.
3. Note build behavior — CineGame labels patches T.2.xx in announcement titles.

Full game uses a separate app ID; demo patches do not automatically apply to unreleased full depots until launch.

Patch T.2.23 — July 24, 2026

Focus: Russian localization audio test.

• Added Russian voice-over version (test).
• Players can switch Russian VO and subtitles in game settings.
• Fixed bugs in specific situations (unspecified edge cases).
• Developers request feedback via discussion forums — quality may iterate.

Wiki impact: Russian-speaking players can evaluate dub before buying; subtitle-only routes unchanged mechanically.

Patch T.2.21 — July 2, 2026

Focus: English localization audio test.

• Added English voice-over version (test).
• Settings menu toggle for English VO + subtitles.
• Bug fixes for situational softlocks or sync issues.
• Labeled test version — report timing mismatches on Steam.

Wiki impact: Getting Started English audio FAQ now reflects in-game toggle rather than Steam metadata alone.

Patch T.2.16 — June 18, 2026

Focus: Accessibility and difficulty.

• Reduced difficulty of some rapid-tap QTE sequences.
• Hidden exploration items now visible — lowers clue miss rate.
• Revised and optimized English translations in subtitle text.
• Reminder: full game still in development.

Wiki impact: Clue Hunting completion rates may rise — revisit 100% evidence guides if you played only the February build.

Patch T.2.11 — June 4, 2026

Focus: UI polish and narrative branches.

• Optimized floating character animations on chapter pages.
• Improved archive page image details.
• Added red dot reminders on archive when new entries unlock.
• Polished some storyline branches (unspecified scenes).
• Added easter egg video on chapter settlement page.

Wiki impact: Archive red dots help completionists — note easter egg is flavor, not an ending flag.

Pre-patch baseline (February 2026)

Launch demo shipped with:

• Full Chapter 1 playable.
• Chapter 2–6 previews under two minutes each.
• English UI with multilingual subtitles per Steam table.
• 40 GB storage requirement.

Community feedback between February and June drove QTE and visibility changes above.

What patches did NOT change

• Preview chapter length — still under two minutes each.
• 42 ending count target for full game — demo still subset only.
• Release date — remained August 14, 2026 through these notes.

If a future patch expands demo scope, we will update Demo Endings and Release Timeline with proof quotes.

Retest checklist after updating

Task	Why
Revisit investigation scenes	Visible hotspots may new clues
Retry QTE segments	Difficulty lowered T.2.16
Toggle VO language	T.2.21 / T.2.23 additions
Scan archive for red dots	T.2.11 UI feature
Log endings on checklist	Route text may have shifted

Use Demo Ending Checklist after retests.

Reporting new bugs

CineGame directs feedback to:

• Steam announcement discussion threads per patch.
• Steam Community Hub forums.

Include save slot, language settings, and scene name when reporting subtitle or QTE issues.

Full game patch expectations

Demo patches foreshadow launch focus:

• Subtitle and VO quality passes.
• Trial UI readability.
• Video sync on lower-end GPUs.

Do not assume demo saves transfer — document choices manually before August launch.

Related pages

• Price & Launch Discount — retail SKU context
• Demo & Next Fest — festival visibility
• Controls & Interface — input details
• System Requirements — storage after patches