Bendy: Secrets of the Machine is free on Steam

There's a surprise new instalment in the Bendy and the Ink Machine series called Bendy: Secrets of the Machine that was suddenly released this weekend on Steam for free, and within it are tons of lore, secrets about the upcoming Bendy movie, and hints about the Bendy: The Cage game.

In the new and brief title, players make their way through various rooms and solve numerous puzzles. The game hints at the release of the upcoming Bendy and the Ink Machine film, with a movie screen that can display images that say "B3NDY" (hinting at a Bendy 3, or, The Cage), clips of the movie, and more.

Despite its brevity, the game also contains lots of neat secrets that players are already taking time to uncover. There's a hidden rave room, items that change place, and words that change each play through. There are even secrets that haven't been fully figured out yet, such as a strange Mystery Box that doesn't seem to do anything when you touch it.

It seems likely that Bendy: Secrets of the Machine is both a teaser for Bendy: The Cage and the upcoming Bendy film, which is allegedly set to come to theaters. While there's no further information available about the movie or Bendy: The Cage, this surprise release from TheMeatly is chock-full of lore and teasers that will keep fans satiated in the meantime.