It’s been one whole year since we launched We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, and what an incredible year it’s been! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the exciting moments from the reveal of this special game.


After the release of We Were Here Forever in 2022, our team started plotting the next chapter in the We Were Here series. With Forever being our longest and most intricate adventure, packed with puzzles, mysteries, and expansive locations, we knew we wanted to offer something a little different next. This time, we aimed for something short, sweet, and perfect for explorers who want a bite-sized co-op experience.

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip was born—a game designed to be fun, challenging, and most of all, an absolute blast to play with your friends, whether they’re seasoned fans of the We Were Here series or joining us for the first time.


Now, we couldn’t just launch The FriendShip like any ordinary game. No, we wanted to do something BIG—something that would surprise and delight our amazing community! So, we decided to go full stealth mode, keeping the entire game a secret until its grand reveal at WASD x IGN. And what’s better than a surprise? A free surprise! 🎁 We dropped the game for free for the first month, allowing millions of you to hop aboard and set sail on this new co-op adventure.

The response was overwhelming! Over 6 million explorers claimed The FriendShip, joining our ever-growing We Were Here family. 💖


At Total Mayhem Games, friendship is the heart and soul of everything we create. It’s the thread that ties all our games together, and it’s the bond we share with you, our amazing explorers. We simply couldn’t have reached this point without your endless love and support.

And guess what? There’s more on the horizon! We've got some exciting stuff coming up. So stay tuned, and always remember: “There are good ships, and wood ships, ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be!”

Here’s to many more adventures together!

It’s been a little while since we last shared news with you and we are sorry for the radio silence. The good news is, we have been busy. In the last few months, a lot of things have happened at Total Mayhem Games. In this blog we will give you some updates.


We're excited to announce that TMG will be at TwitchCon EU this weekend, right here in our hometown of Rotterdam! Come visit our booth to learn about the history behind the We Were Here series, play some games, and chat with us about game development. We're eager to share our stories and insider tips on Rotterdam's hidden gems.

As a special treat, you can grab some exclusive goodies, 'secret' city maps highlighting our devs' favorite spots in Rotterdam, and if luck is on your side, you might even win one of our coveted limited edition Snowglobes!

Our booth will feature a rotating cast of TMG members on both Saturday and Sunday, so make sure to swing by on both days for a chance to chat with all of us! Check out the images below to see who will be there and when.

Saturday 29th of June:
Sunday 30th of June:

Don’t worry! You can tune in on all the fun on our socials. In fact, we've already posted some cool clips on X[x.com] & TikTok[www.tiktok.com] that offer a glimpse into the history of our studio, from our humble beginnings to maybe soon an update on our future (????).


As summer blazes on and temperatures soar, it's also time for the Steam Summer Sale. Escape to the chilly Arctics of We Were Here with sizzling discounts on We Were Here Too, We Were Here Together, and We Were Here Forever! Rally your co-op buddy and embark on a frosty adventure to cool off!

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Castle Rock is awaiting your return in We Were Here Forever!

As our holiday present to all Explorers, We Were Here Forever is on sale with a discount of 45% and it has just been updated with patch 1.2 which incorporates over 200 enhancements that enrich and smoothen the experience. Explore Castle Rock now like never before!

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Total Mayhem Games

Dear Explorers,

It's time to discover and explorer more of Castle Rock & the Antartic, We Were Here series games are on sale during the Autumn Sale here on Steam. You can now get the game with a 62% discount.

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If you would like to listen to some tunes while exploring the Steam store, you can get the soundtrack discounted as well.

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If you haven't already, we would appreciate it if you could nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Better with Friends Steam Award. As the game is quite literally all about your friendships, we feel like the game is perfect for the category :) Thank you in advance for your nomination dear Explorer!

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TotalMayhemGames

Dear Explorers,

We kindly ask for your help! As you might know, a few months ago we surprised you all with our We Were Here series spin-off game: We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip. The love and support was overwhelming and we’re forever grateful.

If you want to make sure that everyone knows about the great friendship test we’ve made, be sure to nominate We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip for the Steam Awards in the category ‘Better with Friends’. Because with a game that makes you build literal FriendShips, this award is meant to be ours!

You can vote for us here in the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip announcement!

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/news/app/2296990/view/5941998260533097052?l=english


Additionally, you can find our other We Were Here games, such as We Were Here Forever, are currently discounted. Be sure to get the game now or regret it Forever ;)

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/1341290/We_Were_Here_Forever/

Hello Explorers!

It’s time to put on your scaredy pants and join the puzzle adventure in We Were Here
The Jester has already stolen the price tag and the game is available for free, but what you can purchase now with a discount is the We Were Here soundtrack with 50% off

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/721410/We_Were_Here_Original_Soundtrack/

Already finished with We Were Here and ready for the next level? You can get the next game in the series, We Were Here Too discounted with 80% off! The soundtrack is on sale as well with 50%

https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/677160/We_Were_Here_Too/


Want to have a getaway to an island where no one (besides your partner) will interrupt you? Join the We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip! This bite-sized adventure will put your friendship to test; see if it will truly last forever… You can get for a low price of $3.99

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Explorers!

You can still grab We Were Here Expeditions - The FriendShip for free. Don't miss out, make Friday the 13th your lucky day!

We are thrilled to announce that our studio has been nominated for the “Best Multiplayer Game” award at the Golden Joystick Awards! Your support means the world to us, and we would be honoured if you could take a moment to cast your vote, share the excitement with your friends and encourage them to vote as well.

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To celebrate the incredible milestone of over 8 million downloads and all those well-tested FriendShips, we have a special treat for you. Share a video of you and a friend playing We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip on your preferred social media platform using the hashtags #BuildYourFriendShip and #WeWereHere. By doing so, you might score a limited edition Shadowbox!

Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey, and we can't wait to see where We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip takes us next.

Download for free while you can: https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/app/2296990/We_Were_Here_Expeditions_The_FriendShip/

Happy exploring!

Cheers,
Total Mayhem Games 🌟

Dear Explorers,

A new bite-sized adventure awaits you; We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is available now!

In this new bite-sized series of the main We Were Here series, You and your partner play as a team of Explorers on a boat, hearing a distress call that might be familiar to some of you. Eager to answer the call, you try to identify the location, but end up on a deserted island with an amusement park?!

And the best part, you put your friendship to the test for free until October 13, so be sure that you and your bff (or are they?) have claimed the game before this date. It will be yours forever to keep. And it doesn’t matter which platform you and partner will play on, as the game is playable cross platform! So you can truly test your friendship across platforms.

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This game is a great introduction for new Explorers to the series, as well serving as a fun friendship test for you and your co-op partner. Who knows, maybe you can finally work on your Communication, Teamwork and Trust skills amongst each other, something you definitely need for our main games.

Feel like you and your partner are now ready to dive (back) into the full experience? To celebrate the release of We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip, our latest main-series game We Were Here Forever will be available with a 35% discount at 7PM CEST.

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Dear Explorers,

The Were Were Here series is part of the Steam Summer Sale!
You can find the entries in the series with some nice discounts

Be sure to continue your exploration of Castle Rock!

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