The latest numbered patch found in the official Steam announcement feed is v1.3.3, dated 28 January 2026. The feed also contains later Hazard Levels announcements; those concern another game. This audit inspected the current 100 news entries and an earlier batch, identifying official posts by their publisher announcement feed rather than treating syndicated media as patch notes.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2022 | Steam Early Access; official announcement moved the release forward from 7 October |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 1.0 release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series |
| 31 May 2024 | 1.0.2: PS5 crossplay, improved Party Code flow and Deck icons |
| 22 Jul 2024 | House of the Damned free update |
| 15 Oct 2024 | Tides of Terror free update, v1.2.0 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 1.2.3 anniversary update: PS4/Xbox One, Nightmare global hidden objective and THE EGG mask |
| 10 Jul 2025 (notes); 11 Jul (post) | v1.3: third person, PC voice trial and 70+ modifiers |
| 28 Jan 2026 (notes); 29 Jan (post) | v1.3.3: additional modifiers, aiming option, Fisheye, input/security fixes and PS5 motion control |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Hazard Levels Early Access: a separate game |
| July 2026; amended 14 Oct | Edition refresh and support statement; no new gameplay announced in that post |
| 22–29 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC boundaries | Epic free-to-keep claim promotion |
What v1.3.3 actually changed
- Infinite Magazines and Blocked Enemies were added to custom-game settings, not universally enabled in normal play.
- Third-person aiming can switch to first person; a Fisheye color mode was added.
- The notes mention a distant-region connection fix, reset keyboard/mouse bindings and security fix CVE-2025-59489.
- PS5 gained gyroscope motion-control options.
The developer describes Sker Ritual as not being a live-service game. That describes its model; it does not announce an end to all future additions. The July statement explicitly leaves future opportunities open without promising a release. Follow the official Steam announcements and studio site for confirmed changes, and update your installed platform build before troubleshooting crossplay.
Official game video
Watch the official video on YouTube: Sker Ritual - Reveal Trailer
Questions people ask
What is the latest patch that can be verified?
The official Steam announcements inspected on 24 October 2026 last describe a numbered Sker Ritual patch as v1.3.3, dated 28 January 2026 and posted 29 January. This is not proof that no unannounced hotfix or platform-specific build exists.
Are more maps or modes promised?
The July 2026 edition post, amended 14 October, says no new gameplay is being announced in that statement and future opportunities are under discussion. It promises technical support, community management, storefront updates and planned cosmetics; it gives no confirmed map or mode release date.
Do custom games disable XP?
The v1.3 notes say some modifiers disable XP. Achievements and masks are disabled in custom mode. Do not interpret the latter as proof that every custom setup disables XP.
Sources checked 2026-10-24
- Official Steam announcement feed — accessed 2026-10-24
- Edition statement, amended 14 Oct 2026 — accessed 2026-10-24
- v1.3 notes dated 10 Jul; published 11 Jul 2025 — accessed 2026-10-24
- v1.3.3 notes dated 28 Jan; published 29 Jan 2026 — accessed 2026-10-24
- Anniversary update — accessed 2026-10-24
- Epic official promotion API — accessed 2026-10-24
Last source check: 2026-10-24.