Major update25 Jun 2026💰 Welcome to Las Veganos!🚨 Update 1.1 is NOW LIVE! The wait is over. Our biggest update so far has officially arrived on the main branch! This update completely changes the way you progress through the game and brings a huge amount of new content to explore. Here's what's waiting for you: 🏙️ Las Veganos A brand new city packed with NPCs, secrets, dangerous enemies, a marketplace, hidden artifacts, breakable loot crat…
We’ve continued actively expanding the world of the game, and today we want to share more details about the new mechanics, locations, improvements, and content the team has been working on over the past month. This is one of the biggest updates so far, and it significantly changes the feeling of progression, exploration, and endgame content. A New Approach to Repairing the Receiver The Receiver…
🚨 Hello Spotters! 🚨 We’ve been a bit quieter lately, but all our focus has been on the major May patch. Work hasn’t stopped for a single day. We’ve already spent about three weeks on this update, and there are roughly three more weeks to go. This patch will bring a significant expansion of the content we talked about in the latest devblog. Even if you’ve already completed the game, there will…
⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.5 is now available on Steam This update delivers a major performance overhaul with global map optimization and critical fixes for save data and achievements. This update also refines core gameplay mechanics, adds automated crash reporting, and introduces tactical improvements like AI-powered turret defense against UFOs. · Data Safety: Fixed a critical issue where save files could…
We continue to actively work on the game and carefully read your feedback. Thank you for helping us make it better. In this update, we focused on the core gameplay feel: reworked stamina, improved progression, and removed a number of frustrating issues. · Stamina Rebalance: A complete overhaul of the stamina system (based on yesterday’s discussion). · Motion Sickness Fixes: Added toggles to dis…
Greetings, miners! It’s been nearly a week since launch, and we have officially surpassed 4,000 concurrent players . This is entirely your achievement! We’ve been spending a lot of time analyzing Steam reviews and Discord discussions. This launch has provided us with a massive amount of data, and today we want to have an honest conversation about the future direction of the game. Fixing the Bal…
Hello Spotters! Welcome UPDATE 1.0.4.3 and some news from us. This release week has been incredibly intense and exciting for us, even if a bit sleepless. Your support inspires us to keep making the game better and more fun! Starting next week, we begin work on a content patch, so get ready to play through the game again, haha. We’ve reviewed your feedback and can confirm that you’ll be able to…
⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.4 is now available Technical optimization and critical bug fixes In this update, we implemented a forced data refresh system on load. Now all balance changes are applied correctly both when starting a “New Game” and when loading existing saves. Critical fixes and navigation · Spawn point: Fixed an issue where the player could spawn at a random location on the map. You will now alw…
⚠️ Critical HOTFIX for 1.0.3 is now live! · Weapon overheating was not decreasing, fixed Note: If you still have this issue, it’s 100% caused by old cached game data. There are a few ways to fix it: make sure you have downloaded the hotfix, try purchasing any upgrade in the terminal, and if that doesn’t help, reinstalling the game will definitely resolve it.
⚠️Small Update 1.0.3 is now live Navigation Improvements & Gameplay Fixes Navigation & World · World Hints: We’ve added notes at key points of interest. These notes will help you orient yourself and provide guidance on which direction to head next. · Bunker Lid: Removed the non-functional handle hole on the bunker lid. This element previously misled many players and caused confusion when trying…
⚠️ PATCH 1.0.2 is live! Important announcement and first fixes Friends, we’re thrilled! Together, we’ve reached 3,500 concurrent players . Thank you so much for your engagement and incredible support on launch day! We already have big plans for the game’s future, but this month will be fully dedicated to bug fixing and balance polishing, so that each of you can fully enjoy what’s already there.…
⚠️ PATCH 1.0.1 is live! · Fixed an issue where your own drone could destroy your base · Added a save file check: the game now detects demo saves and prevents launching the full game from them · The easiest difficulty level is now even easier · You can now exit the turret using the B button on a controller · Reduced energy consumption for drills, so you’ll need to use the refrigerator less often…
Hey everyone! We’ve identified a crash issue affecting players using new-generation CPUs with NPU (Neural Processing Unit). ❗ What’s happening If your processor includes an NPU (Intel AI Boost), our game may crash on launch. This is due to incompatibility with Unreal Engine 5.7, as this technology is still very new. 🛠 Temporary workaround To play the game, please disable the NPU (Neural Proces…
🚨 Critical Save Issue 🚨 We’ve identified a critical bug affecting players who previously played the demo version of the game. If you purchased the full version, your old demo save may still be present. Continuing the game using this save can lead to multiple serious bugs and broken gameplay. ❗ Please DO NOT load or continue from your demo save! To avoid issues, you must start a New Game to pr…
🚨 Doomsday Has Arrived. The Spotter Is Out Now. It’s time. After everything you’ve seen, played, and tested, The Spotter: Dig or Die is officially live on Steam . Doomsday is here, and the gas station is no longer just your responsibility in theory. It’s yours now for real. From this moment on, it’s up to you to hold the line. You’ll dig deep during the day, chasing resources, upgrades, and th…
🔎 We’ve Been Waiting for This Too... Not just you. For weeks, we’ve been seeing your messages, comments, and questions about the release date everywhere. And every single time, we wanted to answer. Really. But we had to hold it back just a little longer, even when it was getting harder and harder not to 😅 ✨ Now We Can Finally Share It! We’re incredibly happy to finally be at this point. The r…
Greetings, Spotters ! It’s been exactly one month since the launch of our demo, and the results have left us absolutely speechless. We knew that working in the mines wouldn't be easy, but we didn't expect our community to be so united and active. Some statistics that shocked us: · 35,000 unique players descended into the depths in just one month. · We’ve officially crossed the 50,000 Wishlists…
Hello Spotters! ⚠️⚠️⚠️ We have deployed a quick HOTFIX (v0.9.6.2) for yesterday's DEMO update, aimed at fixing an issue that caused mutants to get stuck during the waves. Please restart Steam and update the game. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences this may have caused. Thank you for flagging this issue. Patch v0.9.6.1 for DEMO: 🛠️ Fixes: · Fixed issue with “ESC” key when in upgrade…
PATCH 1.0.6 is live on Steam DEMO version. Fixes: · Fixed texture bug on lamp above the digging area · Fixed sound loudness in the cut-scene (Audio settings now also have a dedicated setting for cut-scene volume) · Fixed wrong icon on prickly pear buff indicator · Fixed minor missing localizations · Fixed an issue where the “Not Enough Energy” notification did not trigger correctly while holdin…
⚠️ PATCH 1.0.5.1 is live on Steam DEMO version. 🛠️ Fixes: · Fixed a possible way to be able to stay locked out of the garage · Fixed disappearing bunker handle after saving and loading the game · Fixed reappearing garage/cage lock after saving and loading the game · Fixed fireplace sounds that sometimes could be heard during the day 📫 General Improvements and QoL Adjustments: · Potentially re…
PATCH 1.0.5 is live on Steam DEMO version. Fixes: · Fixed FPS drops caused by mirrors by optimizing reflection rendering · Fixed an issue where the detector could not be picked up · Fixed an issue where the terminal would not close properly when pressing Esc · Fixed a bug in the mini-game where barrel collision would not disappear General Improvements and QoL Adjustments: · It is no longer poss…
🏁 Demo Speedrun Challenge During Steam Demo Festival From February 23 to March 2, during the Steam Demo Festival, we are launching a speedrun challenge for our demo. Your goal is simple — complete the demo and finish all required objectives faster than anyone else. 🎯 Required objectives (must be completed for your run to qualify): · Reach Tier 2 technologies (it’s not necessary to unlock all…
🚨 DEMO LAUNCHED. GO HOLD THE LINE! That’s it. The demo is officially live. You can jump in right now, start digging, start defending, and see how long your gas station survives the nightly raids. ⭐ Your Review Matters Right Now If you enjoy your time with the demo, please consider leaving a Steam review after your first session. Early reviews matter more than most people realize. They help the…
🚨 The Spotter Demo Drops This Thursday. Mark Your Calendars! Spotters, it’s almost time... The Spotter's brand new demo goes live this Thursday, and we want you there from the very first minute. This is a big milestone for the team and the beginning of a new phase where your feedback helps shape what comes next. Dig deep. Build smart. Defend hard. ⭐ How you can support the launch Demo launches…
Hello Spotters! We are back with a quick post-playtest update for you! First of all, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who played and shared their feedback. We truly value it! A short summary: A total of 1,400 players participated. For our small team, this is a very good result. We received a lot of valuable input, and it truly helps us improve the game. The statistics are strong: the…
Hey Spotters! The wait is finally over! Our playtest of The Spotter: Dig or Die kicks off today at 4pm CET and will be running until the end of Friday, February 6th . This is your chance to jump in early and help shape the game’s future. During the playtest, you’ll get: · A first hands-on look at the core gameplay loop · The opportunity to share feedback that directly impacts development · A ch…
Welcome, Spotters! 👋 Before we jump into the updates, a quick note. Yes, we know - we’ve been a little quiet lately. We didn’t disappear, get abducted by aliens, or fall into a bottomless bunker. We’re a handful of sleepless devs, and the past few weeks were spent deep in development mode. Now we’re back, full of news, and excited to reconnect and show you what we’ve been cooking behind the sc…
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