In-game event4 Aug 2026Patch #4 - Deer & Boy Full gameHello everyone, The patch #4 (1.2.06) is here! Notable changes: · TAA anti-aliasing is now enabled by default · Several visual polishes throughout the game (improved lighting and materials) Bug fixes: · During the wolf pursuit sequence, fixed the wolf's idle animation that was breaking when the boy pushed the barrel · Fixed an issue where the boy could get stuck inside the first bramble elevato…
Hello everyone, The patch #3 (1.2.03) is here! Notable changes: · Various animations polished in cutscenes transitions · Turnback animation in mud or puddle is now a little faster · Drop and Pick deer in bag is now more permissive (near walls or obstacles) · HelpToJump feature in Chapter 10 now only needs 1 input instead of 2 · A Call animation has been added whenever cuddle is not possible · U…
Deer & Boy + Bundles🐺🏰🚐 July's gonna be sweet The boy and his deer are out in the world, and now they've brought some friends. To celebrate, Deer & Boy has teamed up with three other games for special bundle discounts. Thanks to everyone who wishlisted & followed the game along the way. 💜 Grab a bundle and save even more!💰 Deer & Boy has teamed up with three other games for special bundle…
My Deerest Friends! The reviews are in, and our hearts are full. 🥹 Since launch, players and critics alike have been taking the journey of Deer & Boy, and the response has moved us more than words can say. We put together an accolades trailer to share some of the love. 💜 Watch it here: ⭐ Here's what critics have been saying ⭐ 👀 · " A small indie gem, full of charm and emotion, worthy of all…
Hello everyone, The big update is here! Thanks to your feedback and cooperation, we were able to identify issues such as the boy spinning in circles, the cursor not pointing to objects, and many others :) Please feel free to share your feedback in the comments or reviews! Notable changes in patch (1.1.08.04) · Added input prompts for 2 features introduced in chapter 10 Bug fixes: · Fixed issue…
Hello everyone, Thank you for all your feedback on Deer & Boy! We wanted to release this update as soon as possible, even though it doesn't yet resolve all the issues reported by players. We're continuing to actively investigate the other bugs that have been reported and will be back with an update very soon! Notable changes in patch (1.1.03) · Level 4 (chap 2): Added prompt showing how to clim…
Deer & Boy is now available! 🦌 Once upon a time, a boy and his deer set out on a journey... and now their tale is yours to discover. Deer & Boy is available NOW on PC & Consoles. 💫 🦌 Available now with a -10% launch discount. Thanks to everyone who wishlisted and followed the game. If you play it, leaving a review helps us a lot. 💜 If you run into bugs, report them here .
Thank you to everyone who tried the Deer & Boy demo and added the game to their wishlist during the Fest. Every wishlist and message of support helps a small team like ours keep going, and seeing players connect with the boy and the deer has been the best part of the week. 🦌💜 Only one day to go! The full journey begins tomorrow. 🦌
My Deerest Friends, You asked, we answered. We collected some of your frequently asked questions from Discord, Steam, Reddit, and beyond…and here are our answers organized by theme: Game Information · What will the price be at launch? 19,99€ / $19,99 / £17,99 More details on pricing coming soon! · Will it be discounted at release? Yes, 10% off during the first week! · Will there be language sup…
Prices are here, & the adventure is about to start!🎒🦌 P.S. The game will be 10% off at launch! Wishlist & give the demo a go: If you play the demo, we'd love to hear what you think. Leaving a review on the demo and dropping your feedback genuinely helps a small team like ours. Come hang out with us and the rest of the community on our Discord too , we're always happy to chat. Thanks for playi…
Hello everyone, We hope you're having a good time playing our demo! Some of you have reported that the deer wouldn't go through the opening in the fence during the first puzzle... So we've released a hotfix to fix this issue: · Fixed an issue in which the deer would not go through the opening in the fence. Good job! You and the Deer are reunited again :D If you encounter any other bugs, feel fr…
Hey everyone , We're so happy to be part of Steam Next Fest this June! Deer & Boy is a quiet, wordless adventure about a runaway boy and the fawn he meets along the way, told through animation and music instead of dialogue. The demo lets you experience that bond firsthand and see how your companion grows beside you. Give it a go: If you play, we'd love to hear what you think. Leaving a review o…
Deer & Boy will be Steam Deck Verified when it launches on June 23! ✅ Whether you're cozy on your couch or relaxing outdoors, you can join our favorite duo on their emotional journey wherever you go 🦌 Reminder: We are preparing our next FAQ dev diary and we want your questions in it. Ask us anything, about the game, the deer, the story, the team, the inspirations, the hardest parts, the best p…
THANK YOU so much! 🦌 My Deerest Friends We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you! To everyone who wishlisted the game, played the demo, left a comment, shared it with a friend, or simply sat with it for a moment and felt something. You have no idea what that means to a small team pouring everything they have into their first game. We've got all the feelings! 😭 While you wait... 🌿 A f…
My Deerest Friends! We have been sitting on this for a while. Today, we finally get to say it out loud. Deer & Boy launches on June 23, 2026. Watch the release date trailer here: The demo is live 🎮 If you haven't played it yet, the Deer & Boy demo is available right now on Steam. A chapter of the adventure, yours to try today. Play the Demo and tell us what you felt. We read everything. Wholes…
My Deerest Friends! Welcome back to our dev diary series. Last time, we talked about the choice to tell our story without a single word of dialogue , and why silence, for us, is not an absence but a language of its own. Today we want to take a step back. Further back... Back to the very beginning. Where it all began! We want to talk about why Deer & Boy exists at all. Why the deer? We wanted an…
The first demo patch (0.01.17) is here! Based on your feedback, this update brings a range of improvements, fixes, and refinements to make the experience even better. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts! 🧡 You can keep writing your feedback just here. Changelog: · Various visual & sound improvements · Music chapter mix has been improved · Music trailer fix (stringer…
Many of you have been waiting for this, and we’ve been working hard... 🥁 Deer & Boy will officially launch in one month (June 2026) on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch! We have not just one but two surprises for you: our demo is available NOW on Steam. You can play it and give us your feedback on the Steam Community Hub , we'll be happy to read it! 😊 In the meantime, you ca…
My Deerest Friends! Welcome back to our dev diary series. Last time we talked about gameplay and how the deer's growth shapes the way you play. Today we want to get into something a little more personal: the choice to tell this story without a single word of dialogue. It wasn't a constraint but rather the whole point. A story that didn't need words From very early on, we knew Deer & Boy wasn't…
My Deerest Friends, We wanted to start sharing more about what goes into making Deer & Boy, so we’re kicking off a dev diary series. One topic at a time, starting with the one that defines everything else: how the gameplay changes as the deer grows up. During your journey, your companion will grow up next to you. As the deer grows, the gameplay will change to adapt to its new abilities. Phase 1…
He’s just a boy. It’s just a deer. But together, they’ll light the way out of the dark. 🌙 Deer & Boy, coming in 2026. Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where sil…
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