Remember when the guys at Red Candle Games, who made Nine Sols, started hinting at something new last month? Well, it turns out it's way bigger than we thought! It's turned into a full-blown ARG (that's Alternate Reality Game, for those not in the know). I'm not going to bore you with all the tiny details, but the cool part is: they've sneakily hidden an entire new game inside Nine Sols!

So, how do you unlock this hidden gem? It's surprisingly easy. First, make sure you've got Nine Sols installed. Then, go to the game's properties in Steam, find the "Betas" tab, and type in "shanhaiarchive". Boom! A download will start, giving you access to a completely different, shorter, first-person horror experience.

According to the developers, you're on a mission to save someone named Yuuki. The beta itself is even called "yuukimindscape," which is kinda creepy, right? Oh, and here's the kicker: this whole thing seems to be a limited-time deal. So, if you're intrigued, you might want to jump on it sooner rather than later.

Word of caution: Playing this hidden game might spoil some of the story in Nine Sols. If you're super worried about spoilers, maybe finish the main game first. But if you're like me and can't resist a good mystery, dive right in!

I gotta say, I'm really hooked on this. Nine Sols felt like a big shift for Red Candle Games, especially since their first games, Detention and Devotion, were straight-up horror. This feels like a clever way for them to flex their horror muscles again.

And hey, Nine Sols is currently half-price on Steam until October 6th, as part of the autumn sale. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, now's the perfect time to hop on board!