If someone told you that one of the most anticipated horror games of the year features a flock of stranded alien ducks trying to escape a terrifying demon granny, you might laugh. But after seeing the jaw-dropping player numbers, horror fans are realising this indie title is no joke—and you’d better keep your quacker shut if you want to survive.

LINE Games’ upcoming co-op horror title, QUIET, has officially taken the gaming community by storm. In just three days following its initial playtest announcement, the game racked up over 30,000 playtest requests on Steam, turning a quirky pitch into a viral sensation overnight.

Now, the development team has officially rolled out a massive playtest update to keep the hype train rolling—and to fix a few feathers along the way.

What is QUIET?

Imagine Phasmophobia or Lethal Company, but instead of human investigators, you and your friends play as a group of adorable, slightly confused alien ducks whose spaceship crashed in the wrong backyard.

The main threat? A nightmare-inducing “Demon Granny” who stalks the creepy grounds. She might look like a frail old lady at first glance, but she possesses demonic speed and hyper-sensitive hearing. The core mechanic of QUIET revolves around—you guessed it—stealth and sound management. One accidental quack, a misplaced footstep, or a panicked scream over proximity chat, and Granny will turn your flock into dinner.

What’s New in the Playtest Update?

With tens of thousands of players jumping into the playtest, feedback poured in fast. The dev team at LINE Games wasted no time implementing key fixes to ensure the survival horror mechanics hit the sweet spot between terrifying and fair.

Here is what players can expect from the latest content update:

• Difficulty Adjustments: Many early playtesters reported that Demon Granny was a bit too relentless, leaving little room for error. The update fine-tunes her AI detection radii and pathfinding, making her encounters feel fairer while maintaining high tension.
• Gameplay & Control Improvements: The team addressed player feedback regarding duck mobility and interaction responsiveness, ensuring smoother movement when hiding in dark corners or picking up key quest items.
• Bug Fixes & Optimisation: Performance enhancements have been applied across the board, reducing stuttering and voice-chat latency—crucial for a game where audio feedback is everything.

Why You Should Join the Playtest

Co-op horror thrives when it balances genuine scares with chaotic multiplayer moments. QUIET nails this dynamic. There’s something ridiculously fun about crouch-walking past an ancient evil alongside three fellow ducks, only for someone to accidentally trigger an audio trap and send the entire squad fleeing in synchronised terror.

If you haven’t signed up yet, head over to the Steam store page for QUIET and request access to the playtest while it’s still live. Just remember the golden rule: keep your beak shut, or pay the price!

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