EVENT DESCRIPTION This update focuses on cleaning up a handful of issues that were interrupting combat and menu navigation. Nothing new to explore here, just a steadier foundation underneath. BUG FIXES · Spear and Shotgun no longer became permanently unresponsive when switched away from and back to shortly after an attack. · Client players' Game Over screen buttons, Main Menu and Restart, now r…
After a long journey through review and approval, Holey is officially releasing today. Release Time: 18:00 UTC Thank you all for your patience during this process. It means a lot to finally share this with you. Wishlist, play, and let us know what you think. See you in the game
Hi everyone, I wanted to share an update on where things stand. The game is fully finished, tested, and ready to go live. The only thing we're waiting on right now is Steam's standard review process, which usually takes a few business days. I'm sorry we couldn't launch on the date we planned, I know you've been waiting. I can't give an exact date since the review process is out of our hands, bu…
A silent multiplayer issue needed a proper fix. Players entering lobbies without updating were quietly breaking the network for everyone else, and that required a real solution rather than a workaround. NEW FEATURES · Lobbies now include a version control system. Players receive a warning when the room is full or when their version does not match the host's. BUG FIXES · In 0.0.79, the "Bug Repo…
📋 This update adds structure for players who need it. The game does not hold your hand, but now it at least points at the door. NEW FEATURES · A quest system is now available, designed to help new players orient themselves and adapt to the game's mechanics. · The build menu now has an icon. More is coming. This is just the beginning of a longer onboarding pass.
🩹 This is a focused fix patch. Nothing dramatic, just things that needed to be corrected before they quietly became bigger problems. BUG FIXES · Korean language font rendering was broken and has been fixed. · The deaf creature occasionally froze mid-encounter. The root cause was difficult to isolate, so preventive code was added to cover likely scenarios. · Players could throw punches while a…
The hole is open. Holey is officially part of Steam Next Fest, June 2026 edition, running from June 15 to June 22. After a biological war left the world overrun by lethal creatures, your crew took shelter in a collapsed tunnel. Something was already living in the hole below. Feed it, refine its waste into fuel, and fight your way toward the radio tower. It may be your only way out. In the demo…
Hey Holey players! 👋 A small but important patch has just landed for the Demo. We've been keeping a close eye on lobby connectivity reports and this update addresses several of the root causes preventing players from joining sessions. 🔧 BUG FIXES · Fixed multiple issues that could prevent players from successfully joining a lobby. We know how frustrating it is to get stuck outside a lobby whi…
Hey everyone! We've just pushed a small but important hotfix for the Holey demo. No new content this time, just three targeted fixes that were affecting your experience. Thanks for the reports; keep them coming! Bug Fixes · Fixed an issue where some players were unable to move due to a network-side error. Affected players should now move freely without interruption. · Fixed an issue preventing…
Hey Holey players! 👋 I'm pushing out Demo Update 0.0.77 with a mix of visual improvements, gameplay refinements, and critical bug fixes. Your feedback from the demo has been invaluable, keep it coming! NEW FEATURES · Object Throwing: You can now throw objects farther than before. Use it to your advantage! IMPROVEMENTS · Hole Creature Rework: The creature lurking in the hole has been completely…
Hey survivors! We've pushed a small but meaningful update to the Demo. This patch focuses on making traps fairer to spot and resolving a frustrating death-loop bug at the Base campfire. Improvements · Replaced ground spike traps — which were difficult to notice — with wire traps that are much easier to detect, giving players a fairer chance to react. Bug fixes · Fixed an issue where a player wh…
Hey Holey community! We're back with Demo Update 0.0.75 , and this one is packed with some foundational changes that lay the groundwork for a much more polished and dynamic experience. Read on for the full breakdown! VISUAL OVERHAUL · The player character has received a complete visual rework — expect significantly improved animations and an all-new look. MOVEMENT SYSTEM REWORK · The entire mov…
Demo 0.0.7 is here — and it's a meaty one. A new map joins the roster, traps have escaped the sewers, loot feels more intentional, and your Discord helpers finally get the recognition they deserve. Read on for the full breakdown. ─────────────────────────────────────── 🗺️ NEW CONTENT ─────────────────────────────────────── - Added the Prison map — a new environment featuring a valve-based puzz…
This update focuses on improving gameplay clarity, fixing several rare errors, and making combat feel more balanced. We have also added small quality-of-life improvements to the UI to reduce confusion when setting up sessions and using voice chat. Thank you to everyone who continues to report bugs and share feedback. Your reports help us identify and resolve issues much faster. NEW FEATURES · A…
BUG FIXES · Fixed an issue where creatures did not spawn on the map when the host left and rejoined the session. Thank you for your continued support and for reporting issues that help us improve the game. Keep sharing your feedback as we work to enhance your multiplayer experience.
Demo Update 0.0.6651 is now live for Holey! This patch introduces a significant change to how the Stirred perceives its surroundings, alongside important fixes to creature spawning and spatial audio. Choose your words wisely. NEW BEHAVIOR · In-game voice chat is now detectable by the Stirred. Survivors who speak will alert nearby creatures. Coordinate carefully and keep your voice down. BUG FIX…
Update 0.0.665 introduces two new creatures that significantly alter moment-to-moment survival. Enemy perception has also been reworked to create more deliberate stealth gameplay, alongside minor balance adjustments. NEW FEATURES • Added a new creature with exceptional hearing sensitivity. Footsteps now matter more than ever. Careless movement can quickly reveal your position. • Added a new exp…
Hey! Small but important fix based on a community bug report. BUG FIXES - Fixed a stamina system bug that caused sprinting and jumping to malfunction. Thanks for the report — keep them coming!
Greetings Survivors! We're excited to bring you Demo Update 0.0.66, featuring a brand new spatial audio system and essential improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. This update addresses several critical issues reported by the community while adding new core mechanics. NEW FEATURES - Spatial Audio System - Experience immersive 3D positional audio that brings the game world to life - S…
Demo 0.0.652 is now live. This update focuses on fixing critical errors and polishing interactions reported during recent playtests. Fixes & Improvements · Fixed a bug where ambient lights caused errors during Roseberry’s rotation animation. · Resolved a startup error that occurred after removing the CRT effect. · Polished and stabilized interactions related to the radio object. As always, than…
Demo 0.0.65 focuses on atmosphere, interaction, and early-game clarity. • Roseberry’s rotating attacks now feel more threatening, with enhanced ambient sound design to increase tension during combat. • A new interactive Dancing Cactus toy has been added, allowing players to record sounds and dance along together. • New one-time collectible materials and food items are now available at the base,…
Demo Update 0.0.61 This update focuses on improving overall stability, visual consistency, and player experience across the demo. Fixes & Improvements · Fixed a critical issue that caused errors when attempting to leave the base after angering the creature. · Prevented the “I’m stuck” button from being spammed inside the base area. · Improved clarity and layout of food-related UI elements. · Fi…
Improvements · The base area has been completely redesigned to better match the game’s atmosphere and overall tone. · The creature is now properly positioned on the ground — watch your steps, because your next meal might be you. · The impact of the creature on gameplay has been reworked . Fuel no longer spawns directly on maps. Instead, players must collect raw waste and convert it into fuel us…
This update focuses on fixing critical bugs that could break progression or cause confusing behavior during and after a run. Bug Fixes and Stability · Fixed multiple issues caused by picking up fuel items after carrying two-handed objects, which could lead to getting stuck on the spectator screen or trigger an infinite fuel glitch. · Fixed an issue where players would not die after losing healt…
This update focuses mainly on gameplay clarity, bug fixes, and improvements based on player feedback. Gameplay and Mechanics · Mines now instantly kill players who walk directly over them. If you are within a certain distance, damage is applied based on proximity. · The push and physics feel of objects in the environment has been improved. · Fire created by exploding fuel items now correctly da…
Patch Notes · VSync Button Finally Stops Pretending The VSync toggle was acting like it was ON even when it very much wasn’t. Some players assumed the game was secretly mining crypto in the background. Let me clarify: after losing a tragic amount of money in crypto years ago, I swore a life-long oath to never return to that cursed market. So no, the game wasn’t mining anything. The button was s…
Hey everyone! 👋 We’ve just updated our Steam capsule art the visuals you see on the store page, wishlist, and library. This new design better captures the mood and identity of the game, focusing on its unique tone and world. These kinds of visual updates help new players discover the game and give our existing community a more consistent aesthetic. If you haven’t checked out the store page in…
In Holey , survival is a team effort. And sometimes, it’s the quiet moments — a glance, a nod, a shared silence — that say the most. With this update, your character’s expressions finally reflect the tension, trust, and terror of your journey.
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