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Strange SeedNewsApril Dev Blog: An Early Look at the Aquatic Stage
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April Dev Blog: An Early Look at the Aquatic Stage

Strange Seed · published 30 Apr 2026, 13:00 UTC

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Hey everyone!

Summer is fast approaching and our Pink Blob is learning how to swim! We’ve been focusing on the underwater area over the last few months and this new map is shaping up to be a colorful wonderland (or wonder-sea?) for you to explore! This month, we have a few more screenshots of our WIP content to share. Ready for another early look at what’s coming this summer?

A Sneak Peek

Look at the Jellyfish!

This new area will be occupied by unique flora and fauna, with some familiar faces showing up as well. There will be several new species for you to defeat, and of course they drop new body parts that will grant you new powers!

A romantic date under the sea

As you can see from our pictures, some of these creatures aren't merely walking on the ground or flying in the sky; they are floating and swimming through the water. We are working to introduce a swimming mechanic to this new area, and we're excited to show you how it works when we get closer to the update!

Dunnn dun… duunnnn dun… duuunnnnn dun dun dun dun

Community Creations

It's been a while since we last shared all the weird creature designs conjured by our Discord community. So let us have a look at what they've been up to this year!

According to its creator Gear, this is a fast creature that just so happened to look like a missile. This streamlined body shape sure helps lower air resistance!.

A tanky boss-killer/arena fighter by Wafflemoose. Love how gentlemanly it looks, with the top hat and reading glass, contrasting with the powerful dragon body.

Another powerful dragon monster, though this one looks a bit... squishy? An intriguing design by Dragon Claw!

That's all we have for this month. What do you think about the new area (or at least, what you can see so far)? We are really curious on your thoughts so feel free to leave a comment here or join our Discord to talk about all things Strange Seed! And don't forget to follow our socials for more news!

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