DEV BLOG 4 | What's Next for Backrooms: Lost Runners?

Developer Diary - What's Next for Backrooms: Lost Runners?

Hello, explorers of the Backrooms!

Following the release of Update 0.5, we've continued working hard on expanding Backrooms: Lost Runners. Today, we'd like to lift the curtain just a little and share what's coming in future updates.

New levels, gameplay mechanics, dangers, characters, and, of course, the continuation of Alan's story await!

Level 2 - Pipe Dreams

Deep within the Backrooms lies a place where endless corridors give way to a maze of pipes, and the familiar silence is replaced by the rumbling of machinery and the hissing of steam.

Level 2: Pipe Dreams is one of the new levels we're currently working on.

This time, explorers will have to face not only the entities lurking in the Backrooms, but also the environment itself.

The level will revolve around two key elements: water and extreme heat. Both will play an important role in exploration, introducing new obstacles and situations that players will need to adapt to.

New Gameplay Mechanic - Swimming

Alongside Level 2, we'll be introducing a fully developed swimming mechanic.

Water will no longer be just part of the scenery. It will become a new gameplay element, opening up additional exploration opportunities and challenging players to approach situations in new ways.

And remember: not every place you can swim into is safe.

M.E.G. Alpha Complex

Another major location in the next chapter of the story is the M.E.G. Alpha Complex.

Players are already familiar with the M.E.G. organization, but many of its secrets remain undiscovered.

The new complex will allow you to dive deeper into the organization's history, learn more about its activities, and get closer to understanding what's really happening inside the Backrooms.

But what secrets are hidden within the complex? And does the M.E.G. know more about the Backrooms than they're willing to reveal?

Some questions will be answered as the story continues. Others may only lead to even greater mysteries.

A New Companion and Story Character

Your journey through the Backrooms doesn't always have to be a lonely one.

We're working on a new companion who will become part of the story and accompany players during a certain stage of their adventure.

A new story character will also be introduced, playing an important role in the events to come.

We're not ready to reveal their identities or any further details just yet, but you'll get to meet them in the future.

New Items and Weapons

Of course, exploring new territories will require new tools for survival.

We're preparing additional items that will expand your options as you navigate the Backrooms.

And yes, a new weapon is coming too.

But we're keeping this one a secret for now.

We won't be revealing what kind of weapon it is or what it's capable of just yet. Some discoveries are better left as surprises.

The Continuation of Alan's Story

And finally, the most important part — the story continues.

Throughout his journey, Alan has already faced countless dangers, encountered people with their own hidden motives, and begun to realize that the Backrooms are far more complex than they first appear.

But his journey is far from over.

What's really happening inside the Backrooms? What secrets is the M.E.G. hiding? Who can be trusted? And where will Alan's path lead him next?

The next chapter will continue developing the main storyline, introduce new characters, and gradually uncover more of the mysteries surrounding this world.

We want every new location to feel like more than just another level. Each one should be part of a larger story, where your discoveries truly matter.

What's Next?

This is just a glimpse of what our team is currently working on. There's much more to come, and we'll gradually share new details, screenshots, and gameplay previews as development progresses.

Thank you to everyone who continues to play Backrooms: Lost Runners, leave reviews, report bugs, and support our development.

Your support helps us make the Backrooms bigger, more dangerous, and more exciting than ever.

See you in the Backrooms.

- The Shim Studio Team