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Independent studio Lazy Flock has announced the Haunted Paws Creator Program, an initiative that will allow participants to be among the first to experience the adventure’s demo and receive rewards related to the project. Still without an official release date on Steam, the production puts two rescued puppies on a mission to save their owner, who has been kidnapped by evil creatures and imprisoned inside a haunted mansion.

The experience combines exploration, puzzles, and encounters with an approach that alternates between cozy moments and frightening situations. Players will control puppies capable of digging, sniffing, barking, and performing other playful activities, while investigating dark environments, uncovering mysteries, and facing supernatural creatures. The adventure can be played locally or cooperatively with a friend through the Friend Pass, which allows another player to join for free.

The customization system allows players to choose from different dog breeds, change their fur color, and add distinctive features before beginning the journey. Various accessories can also be used to alter the characters’ appearance, allowing players to create virtual versions inspired by their own pets and bring that identity into the mansion.

The narrative also explores the past of the creatures encountered throughout the adventure, connecting each confrontation to the mysteries hidden within the location. By defeating these beings, players can uncover their stories and set them free, adding an emotional dimension to a journey that combines horror elements with lighter moments and interactions between the two puppies.

The Creator Program provides an early opportunity to follow the project’s development and experience its concept before the official release. The initiative also reinforces the adventure’s focus on cooperation, encouraging two players to explore the environments together, solve puzzles, and face the dangers scattered throughout the mansion as they attempt to rescue their human companion.