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Building the Overworld + Playtest Insights

Glintseeker Island Demo · published 27 Mar 2026, 12:59 UTC

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Hello there, Glintseekers!

Some development updates:

Basalt Biome introduced
New hammers - more playstyle variety
More gems - more builds & combinations

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Implementing feedback from the last playtest:
- Filling the overworld with more content
- Increased movement speed (new running Boots)
- Overworld has been compressed to improve pacing
- You can now switch between different storages with one click
- Removed lots of bugs
- and much more!

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Welcome Felix! Our new intern has already been busy expanding the eastern overworld with pixel art and even implemented a new enemy

Playtest facts:

12,424 people requested access
1,392 friend invites sent
8,738 lifetime unique players
2h 45m median playtime
174 players spent 20+ hours in the game (thats crazy 👀)

The next playtest will be a closed playtest. We’ll share updates once we're ready.

One more thing:We’ve just launched our Half Soup Labs Patreon and wanted to share it with you!
On our Patreon, you’ll find different tiers for those who would like to (and can afford to) support the development of Glintseeker Island.
Joining is completely optional. Your support, interest and feedback already mean a lot to us.

Thank you! ♥️

Your Half Soup Team 🍜

David, Davis and Jones

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