When We Arrive Update History · SteamPeaks

When We Arrive Update History · SteamPeaks

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27 Jun 2026

08:54:52NewsHotfix: Voice Chat Adjustments———23943661

Game update · published 27 Jun 2026, 08:54:52 UTC

Hotfix: Voice Chat Adjustments

We've optimized a few settings for the in-game voice chat to make the audio sound better! Adjustment: · The audio settings for in-game voice chat have been optimized Please make sure all your friends are playing the same Early Access version for multiplayer! We're excited to hear your feedback! And a huge thank you for your support — it really means a lot to us! Have a great journey!

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26 Jun 2026

16:42:00NewsNew Patch: Proximity Voice Chat is finally here!———23928989

In-game event · published 26 Jun 2026, 16:42:00 UTC

New Patch: Proximity Voice Chat is finally here!

The Proximity Voice Chat is finally here! Bug Fixes: · If the host is the only one left on the journey after connection drops and other players in the session cannot rejoin, the journey can now be completed as usual without the host being automatically kicked from the session after 5 minutes · The synchronization of player movements between clients and the host has been optimized Adjustments: ·…

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12 Jun 2026

12:36:18NewsNew Patch: Enemy Adjustments———23701301

In-game event · published 12 Jun 2026, 12:36:18 UTC

New Patch: Enemy Adjustments

We've adjusted the enemies so you'll have a better chance of defending yourselves! Bug Fixes: · The goblin camps in a region have been fixed so that non-hosting players can now see them. · Switching items between hand slots has been fixed. Adjustments: · The tutorial text in the tavern regarding skills has been updated. · Item carrying has been adjusted to telekinesis carrying for all current c…

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7 Jun 2026

14:03:58NewsNew Patch: Status Display & Auran, god of protection———23609434

In-game event · published 7 Jun 2026, 14:03:58 UTC

New Patch: Status Display & Auran, god of protection

Many of you have been asking what the actual goal of the game is. Today we're revealing a major part of our story. The fog in the distance is lifting, and starting with this patch, a ray of light marks the destination players are trying to reach. There, the god Auran is said to reside, god of protection and last glimmer of hope. More information about our lore will follow in an upcoming post. B…

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5 Jun 2026

11:41:47NewsNew Patch: Even more Bug Fixes———23583706

In-game event · published 5 Jun 2026, 11:41:47 UTC

New Patch: Even more Bug Fixes

With this patch, we've fixed many of the bugs that were reported to us. Bug fixes: · The text in the pop-up that appears when you complete a journey without dying now displays the correct amount of rune currency earned from the journey · The food summoned by the mage skill is now properly cleared after a journey · The Song of the Cursed Flute has been trimmed · The Game Over pop-up can no longe…

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2 Jun 2026

13:15:03NewsNew Patch: Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments———23526571

In-game event · published 2 Jun 2026, 13:15:03 UTC

New Patch: Bug Fixes and Balance Adjustments

With this patch we've fixed a large portion of the bugs that were reported to us. We've also made some adjustments to item generation. Bug fixes: · Status effects are now correctly removed at the end of a round · Players no longer get flung around when entering a new location · Player names in the revival window are now displayed correctly · Fixed a bug in loot location generation – all players…

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31 May 2026

18:24:03NewsNew Patch: Better Loot & Spectator Mode———23496298

In-game event · published 31 May 2026, 18:24:03 UTC

New Patch: Better Loot & Spectator Mode

One of the most-requested changes has been added! Bug Fixes: · The goblins now strike properly instead of gently patting the player · Fixed some typos · Some item effects are now correctly displayed in the status menu Adjustments: · Less food is now consumed while standing still · Treasure chests now more frequently contain rare and uncommon items · The chest in the Goblin Camp can now be reach…

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30 May 2026

15:28:46NewsOur first patch!———23486550

In-game event · published 30 May 2026, 15:28:46 UTC

Our first patch!

After celebrating our release on stream yesterday, we got straight back to work today – fixing a few bugs and adding a small new feature! Bug Fixes: · Multiplayer stability has been improved · Items spawned in previous runs are now properly removed and no longer float around the map in weird ways ( 🫠 ) · Certain errors should no longer cause the loss of meta upgrades Changes: · Travel Points a…

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29 May 2026

15:24:57NewsThe journey begins!———Steam news

Steam news · published 29 May 2026, 15:24:57 UTC

The journey begins!

Today's the day! Over a year ago, Julia and I founded our own small indie studio. We've been working on When We Arrive for more than 8 months now and we're finally releasing in Early Access! We're incredibly exhausted, but also overjoyed that we've made it this far. We hope you have just as much fun playing it as we had developing it! What to expect in Early Access When We Arrive is a cooperati…

22 May 2026

16:19:16NewsA new alpha version is available!———23367058

In-game event · published 22 May 2026, 16:19:16 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.29 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - ADJUSTMENT: The Mage class must now be unlocked during the course of the game! - ADJUSTMENT: Item balancing has been overhauled. - NEW: The book in the tavern now indicates when there is new content available within it. - NEW: New locations featuring puzzles and loot have been added. - NEW: Travel loot you have…

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19 May 2026

10:08:09NewsA new alpha version is available!———23303677

In-game event · published 19 May 2026, 10:08:09 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.28 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: You no longer end up dead in the tavern upon a Game Over. - FIX: The "tripping" mechanic has been fixed for all clients. - ADJUSTMENT: Balancing adjustments made to player attributes and items. - ADJUSTMENT: Additional hand slots must now be unlocked via the book in your private tavern room. - NEW: In the m…

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6 May 2026

14:20:24NewsA new alpha version is available!———23111526

Game update · published 6 May 2026, 14:20:24 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.27 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: Climbing has been improved. - FIX: Changing the language in the settings has been fixed. - ADJUSTMENT: The dog in the tavern has been adjusted for the Early Access Support DLC. - ADJUSTMENTS: The destroyed village in the forest area has been adjusted. - ADJUSTMENT: Player animation and speed have been adjus…

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2 May 2026

20:05:41NewsDemo now closed!———Community

Community · published 2 May 2026, 20:05:41 UTC

Demo now closed!

Hi travelers! Thank you so much for playing the demo and for all the amazing feedback! The demo is now offline as we shift our full focus to preparing the Early Access release at the end of this month. If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet, we’d still love to hear your feedback! It helps us make the game the best it can be: Thanks again for being part of this journey. See you soon!

11:40:02NewsA new alpha version is available!———23057891

In-game event · published 2 May 2026, 11:40:02 UTC

26 Apr 2026

15:35:02NewsA new demo version is available!———In-game event

In-game event · published 26 Apr 2026, 15:35:02 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Demo Patch Note 0.0.25 - FIX: Various minor adjustments and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: The rocks no longer have an illusion spell. - FIX: The doors and cages in the goblin village now reposition themselves correctly and should function properly. - ADJUSTMENT: The mushroom icons have been reworked. - ADJUSTMENT: The TAB key now also closes the inventory popup. - ADJUSTMENT: The portal in the t…

25 Apr 2026

14:04:47NewsA new demo version is available!———In-game event

In-game event · published 25 Apr 2026, 14:04:47 UTC

A new demo version is available!

The big demo update is here! We've given the demo a thorough overhaul, adding many improvements, fixes, and new content for you. This also marks the start of the final demo week: The demo will be playable for the next 7 days before being temporarily deactivated. After that, we'll be focusing entirely on the upcoming Early Access release. Thank you to everyone who played, tested, and provided fe…

17 Apr 2026

11:36:27NewsA new alpha version is available!———22833247

In-game event · published 17 Apr 2026, 11:36:27 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.23 - FIX: Several minor bugs have been fixed. - FIX: The loot in the forest has been fixed (there are now more items to find besides just tools!) - ADJUSTMENT: The dog in the tavern now wants to be found first... - ADJUSTMENT: Tools have been visually improved. - ADJUSTMENT: Digging in the dirt can now reveal items. - ADJUSTMENT: The temple in the forest now has lots of new…

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3 Apr 2026

13:17:22NewsA new alpha version is available!———22636799

In-game event · published 3 Apr 2026, 13:17:22 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.22 - FIX: Several minor bugs have been fixed. - CHANGE: The Game Over popup now takes you back to the tavern instead of the main menu. - NEW: There is a new character to discover in Oak village. - NEW: There are new mushrooms that can be collected in the forest biome. - NEW: A class-dependent carrying mechanic for certain objects has been implemented. - NEW: Other players c…

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20 Mar 2026

15:10:40NewsA new alpha version is available!———22434653

In-game event · published 20 Mar 2026, 15:10:40 UTC

A new alpha version is available!

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.21 - FIX: Overall performance has been improved. - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: Multiplayer stability has been improved. - FIX: Trading now takes into account items from all equipped bags (e.g., gold in trouser pockets now counts correctly). - FIX: The overlapping details in the item view have been fixed. - FIX: The hand item menu has been…

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3 Mar 2026

13:08:06NewsA new demo version is available!———In-game event

In-game event · published 3 Mar 2026, 13:08:06 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Hello travelers, the Steam Next Festival is over. Thank you for everyone who played the demo. We have decided to leave the demo online a little longer. So if you want to embark on another journey, grab 3 friends and set off on your next adventure. In addition, there is a small patch available today that improves performance. You can find the exact details right here ↓ Demo Patch Note 0.0.20 - F…

27 Feb 2026

15:52:42NewsA new demo version is available!———Game update

Game update · published 27 Feb 2026, 15:52:42 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Demo Patch Note 0.0.19 - FIX: Several minor bugs have been fixed. When playing multiplayer, please make sure that all your friends are playing the same demo version! We look forward to your feedback! And thank you so much for your support, it really helps us a lot <3 Have fun testing!

26 Feb 2026

14:05:10NewsA new demo version is available!———Game update

Game update · published 26 Feb 2026, 14:05:10 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Demo Patch Note 0.0.18 - FIX: Several minor bugs have been fixed. - FIX: Multiplayer stability has been improved. When playing multiplayer, please make sure that all your friends are playing the same demo version! We look forward to your feedback! And thank you so much for your support, it really helps us a lot <3 Have fun testing!

25 Feb 2026

14:03:21NewsA new demo version is available!———Game update

Game update · published 25 Feb 2026, 14:03:21 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Demo Patch Note 0.0.17 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: The hand item menu has been improved. - FIX: The emote menu has been improved. - ADJUSTMENT: Interacting while holding down has been improved. When playing multiplayer, please make sure that all your friends are playing the same demo version! We look forward to your feedback! And thank you so much for your s…

24 Feb 2026

17:27:32NewsA new demo version is available!———Game update

Game update · published 24 Feb 2026, 17:27:32 UTC

A new demo version is available!

Demo Patch Note 0.0.16 - FIX: Several minor bugs have been fixed. - FIX: The overlapping details in the item view have been fixed. - ADJUSTMENT: Translations have been improved. - ADJUSTMENT: Performance in the tavern has been improved. When playing multiplayer, please make sure that all your friends are playing the same demo version! We look forward to your feedback! And thank you so much for…

23 Feb 2026

16:12:13NewsFree Demo is out NOW!———Steam news

Steam news · published 23 Feb 2026, 16:12:13 UTC

Free Demo is out NOW!

Hello dear travelers, Gerrit and Julia here! We're a little nervous, but we have exciting news: Starting now until March 3, you can play the free demo! Our first demo is live! The demo gives you a first glimpse into the game and offers you a 30-60 minute adventure. But you can repeat the demo as often as you like! We recommend bringing a few friends along, as you can play the demo with up to 4…

13 Feb 2026

10:01:10NewsA new alpha version is available———21916849

In-game event · published 13 Feb 2026, 10:01:10 UTC

A new alpha version is available

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.13 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: The “loot everything” button is only displayed for other inventories (and no longer for your own). - FIX: The avatar no longer gets stuck in invisible places when moving. - ADJUSTMENT: The forest starting area has been redesigned. - ADJUSTMENT: Enemies on the map can now patrol. - ADJUSTMENT: Player detecti…

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6 Feb 2026

10:20:24NewsA new alpha version is available———21814010

In-game event · published 6 Feb 2026, 10:20:24 UTC

A new alpha version is available

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.12 - FIX: Various minor exceptions and bugs have been fixed. - FIX: You no longer move unexpectedly slower in some places. - FIX: Interacting with the same object twice in a row has been fixed. - FIX: Fall damage is now calculated in a more controlled manner. - FIX: From certain fall heights, you now always take fall damage and stumble correctly. - FIX: The death screen no…

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30 Jan 2026

10:31:25NewsA new alpha version is available———21714319

In-game event · published 30 Jan 2026, 10:31:25 UTC

A new alpha version is available

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.11 - FIX: Performance has been improved! - FIX: Locations with biome restrictions now spawn in their correct biomes. - ADJUSTMENT: Stackable items can now be combined or split (either via the context menu (right-click) or by simply dragging the items onto each other). - NEW: New locations in the forest biome! - NEW: There are also new secrets and special items to find in th…

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24 Jan 2026

11:35:23NewsA new alpha version is available———21630684

Game update · published 24 Jan 2026, 11:35:23 UTC

A new alpha version is available

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.10 - FIX: Active abilities can no longer be used when a player dies. - FIX: Non-hosting players in multiplayer mode can now correctly access their inventory in the tavern. - FIX: After using telekinesis on dead teammates, they can now correctly no longer move themselves. - FIX: Fixed various bugs for non-hosting players in multiplayer mode that previously caused follow-up p…

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23 Jan 2026

14:50:47NewsA new alpha version is available———21619867

In-game event · published 23 Jan 2026, 14:50:47 UTC

A new alpha version is available

Alpha Patch Note 0.0.9 - FIX: You can no longer die in the tavern lobby. - FIX: You can now correctly change your display name in the accessibility settings using letters containing Q and E without having to switch tabs. - FIX: The telekinesis indicator is no longer visible twice on other players after starting the map. - FIX: You can drop items from your inventory on the map again. - FIX: If y…

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