tinyBuild once again has updated fans on the progress of Hello Neighbor 3, this time with the Pre-Alpha version, which is available now on Steam. This Pre-Alpha introduces a new objective system, providing guidance through the narrative while preserving the Hello Neighbor series’ free-roam spirit. Accompanying the release of the Pre-Alpha version is the fourth developer diary, which takes a look at the key improvements in the Pre-Alpha since the previous prototypes.
Changes with this version of the game includes the loop-based progression eliminating the pressure of speedrunning. Instead, when a loop ends, it restarts seamlessly with objectives and collected knowledge carrying over.
Character behavior has been overhauled to feel more deliberate and predictable, with sneaking working better than ever. The Raven Brooks map has also been expanded with new locations, items, and visual upgrades. And yes, you’ll finally get to meet the Neighbor for the first time.
“We’re building Hello Neighbor 3 around the idea that there is no wrong way to play,” says franchise creator Nikita Kolesnikov. “With the Pre-Alpha, we’re going to see how players actually use that freedom.”
Hello Neighbor 3 is designed to serve as the best entry point in the beloved horror franchise, requiring no prior knowledge of the series to enjoy the neighborhood. Players will arrive in Raven Brooks on a corporate mission: find the missing employee who is the only person who knows the whereabouts of a very important report. However, what begins as a routine search quickly unravels into something far more unsettling. Locals make no secret of their distrust of the corporation, and you will soon learn that in Ravens Brook, disappearances are anything but rare.