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Patch notesLatest · Steam news · Oct 8

Patch 1.0.21 - The Rope Fix

We've fixed plenty of bugs over the last year, but one has been tying us in knots since well before the release. The rope nets.

There's a few moments in the game that involve these nets (no spoilers!). They look really cool with the physics simulation, but occasionally the ropes would fail to do their intended job. What worked in our testing didn't always work for some of you due to the non-deterministic nature of physics simulation.

We've spent more time than we'd like to admit over the last year trying to nail this one down, so it's particularly gratifying to finally announce that this bug has finally been squashed (and without sacrificing the fun physics aspects of the feature)!

ReleaseSteam news · Sep 18

Arctic Awakening Turns One!

It seems like just yesterday we released Arctic Awakening into the wild, but we now celebrate one year!

We started dreaming about what this game could be in 2019. Then, just before the whole world shut down, we started full development in early 2020. We'd spend the next 5 years living with Kai, Alfie, and Donovan in this frozen corner of Alaska we called Arctic Awakening, so it's still a little strange to think that it's now been out for as long as it has.

More than anything, we just want to say thank you to everyone who has played our game over the last year. Whether you picked it up at launch, discovered it later, streamed it, told a friend about it, left a review, messaged us, or shared feedback, it's genuinely meant the world to our little team!

Patch notesSteam news · Aug 13

Patch 1.0.20

This is a small update focused on a few bug fixes and general polish throughout the game.

If you've been enjoying the game, leaving a review is a huge help for a small studio like us! And, if you've run into a bug that we haven't fixed here, use the troubleshooting guide to get help. We're always happy to help, and the reports help improve the experience for everyone.

UpdateSteam news · Jul 1

Vote for the Arctic Awakening OST!

We're excited to share that Arctic Awakening's soundtrack has been nominated for the World Soundtrack Awards! Joff Winks spent nearly 4 years creating the music for this big adventure of ours, so we're very grateful to receive such recognition. 🎉

Patch notesSteam news · Jun 1

Patch 1.0.19

This is a small update focused on a few progression fixes, improved clarity, and general polish throughout the game.

If you've been enjoying the game, leaving a review is a huge help for a small studio like us! And, if you've run into a bug that we haven't fixed here, use the troubleshooting guide to get help. We're always happy to help, and the reports help improve the experience for everyone.