Hey Sponge Buds! Another update is out. This one includes new language support, some bug fixes, and more level polish. New Language Support Added · Polish · Turkish · Ukrainian · Traditional Chinese General Fixes & Improvements · Made anvils smaller · Reworked elevator collisions to (hopefully) prevent players from getting stuck · If a large collision does happen to push you into an elevator an…
Hey Sponge Buds! Another day, another update with fixes and improvements based on your feedback. Performance & Bug Fixes We've made another batch of quality-of-life improvements throughout the game, including: · Bombs now have weight, allowing them to activate pressure plates. · Reduced choppy water across all levels for a smoother rafting experience. · Improved how several items are held, incl…
Howdy, Sponge Buds! Another round of bug fixes, performance improvements, and level polish is rolling out. Performance & Bug Fixes · Improved performance by reducing the number of floating crates loaded at once · Updated switch colors so they're more intuitive, with green indicating On and red indicating Off · Fixed the Use Radial occasionally remaining on screen after storing an item · Fixed a…
Hello again, Sponge Buds! We've got another update rolling out! This one is smaller, but focuses on removing a few frustrating moments throughout the campaign while making solo play a little more forgiving. 🛠️ Gameplay Improvements · Adjusted the Down But Not Out system · Normally, when the last player is downed, the game quickly ends the run so you can jump back into the action. However, cert…
If you've been enjoying Sponge Break and would like to support the game's ongoing development (or just want a few fun extras to flex on your friends), we've put together a new DLC, OST, and bundle! · Supporter Pack · Original Soundtrack · Collector's Bundle These are intended to be totally optional perks to add a bit more chaos into your lives, both on and off the river. As a bonus, every purch…
Howdy, Sponge Buds! Thanks to everyone who's continued sending in bug reports and feedback since launch. We've been reading it all, from Steam reviews to Discord posts. Today's update includes another round of gameplay balancing, level improvements, and bug fixes based on what we've heard from players. ⚖️ Gameplay Balance We've done a quick tuning pass to make survival a little more forgiving w…
Howdy, Sponge Buds! First off, thank you to everyone who's been playing Sponge Break since launch . We've been reading your feedback, watching your streams, and taking notes. It's been incredibly helpful to see where players are having the most fun (and where the river has been fighting back a little too hard). This update includes a number of quality-of-life improvements, gameplay tweaks spann…
🌊 SUDS UP, SPONGES! To celebrate the release of Sponge Break, we're partnering with Twitch to offer a series of launch celebration rewards as Twitch Drops! Starting today, you can score some brand new drip just by watching Sponge Break streams and supporting your favorite Sponge Break streamers through August 20. Link your Steam & Twitch accounts to get started. Keep reading to find out how to…
Welcome aboard, Sponge Buds! Sponge Break is NOW LIVE . Grab your friends and your favorite plunger-hooks and dive in. The water's cold. The local wildlife wants you gone. There's bombs, barbed wire, and more than a few unpleasant surprises. And we can't guarantee your friendships will survive the ride. But THAT'S ALL PART OF THE FUN! We've got proximity chat, cool cosmetics to unlock, lots of…
Today, our playtest ended. And TOMMORROW, the game launches! Before the river opens for everyone, we wanted to share a massive THANK YOU to all the sponge buds who've joined us this far. Every report, suggestion, and meme helped us make Sponge Break a better game. (And to anyone who couldn't play, but did your best to spread the word about our squishy friendslop title? We love you, too. Telling…
Hey sponges, Get your plunger-hooks ready and your defibrillators primed because.... SPONGE BREAK LAUNCHES NEXT WEEK! The river opens up for everyone on Thursday, July 30 at 10am PDT (7pm CEST)! It's been a wild ride since we first announced Sponge Break earlier this month. We're forever grateful to all of our playtesters who helped us make the game better as well as to any sponge bud who helpe…
Hello sponges! We've rolled out another update for the Sponge Break playtest with even more fixes and improvements based on everything you've been sharing with us. As a reminder, we’re running a playtest through July 28 and we’re down to just a few slots left! So take the plunge now at spongebreak.com and try the game early. You can also join the Sponge Break Discord now right here and meet up…
We're one week in to our Sponge Break playtest! 🎉 To celebrate, we're hosting not one, not two, but THREE different contests over in our official Discord server . For each contest, winners will be able to earn a code for our Golden Plunger cosmetic as well as a game key once the game releases (plus some bragging rights in Discord itself). Sign up to playtest: Join our Discord to learn more: 🎬…
Hey everyone! First off, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our amazing community. The response to our playtest has been absolutely incredible, and we are blown away by your enthusiasm, clips, and invaluable feedback. You’re helping us make Sponge Break the best it can be, and we couldn't do it without you. We know this game can end friendships, so go ahead and make some new ones in our Spon…
Sponge Break is a chaotic co-op game where you and up to three players are trying to escape the tyranny of the kitchen sink. Armed with nothing more than a trusty plunger-hook and a bit of wishful thinking, your goal is simple: navigate a fragile raft down the world’s most dangerous rapids. Watch our trailer to learn more, then sign up for the Sponge Break playtest -- which is LIVE NOW! 🧽 How…
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