- Hotfix Version 1.0.3 - 17 May 2026
Hello! Here is a quick update addressing a few more issues. Fixes: Prevented farm animals from sometimes eating too much food overnight.Made the prompt menu bigger in the crafting menu to prevent text from getting cut off when stopping a current craft.Fixed a bug that occurred when the player faints at night on the island under Jorund's house.Talk to you soon, JennyIf you want to dive deeper into the development of this game and be the first to know about any exciting announcements, sign up for my mailing list here: Sign up here!
- Patch Version 1.0.2 - 9 May 2026
Hello! Here is another update addressing more bugs and QOL issues that have been reported since launch. If you've been having issues with achievements, please carefully read the Achievements section for instructions on how to trigger previously broken achievements. Achievements: Fixed the "Challenger" Achievement not triggering correctly. If this achievement was broken for you, then you will need to sleep through the night to trigger it. Gameplay: Rare artifacts are now slightly less rare to find.Prevented cutscene only sprites from occasionally appearing below Finn's house.Updated the village and cliffside pond fishing spots so the fishing shadows correctly represent what rarity of fish can be caught.Fixed the mini game UI not showing up for some festivals.Added a guaranteed 3 days of both rainy and windy weather for each season.UI and Controller Support: Prevented in-game time from mo…
- Patch Version 1.0.1 - 30 April 2026
Hello! Here is an update that addresses many of the bugs and issues that have been reported since launch. If you've been having issues with achievements, please carefully read the Achievements section for instructions on how to trigger previously broken achievements. Achievements: Fixed the "Dungeon Champion" achievement not triggering properly for some players. If this achievement was broken for you, defeat one more normal dungeon enemy in order to trigger it properly.Fixed the "Refined Taste" and "Pickled to Perfection" and "Busy Bees" achievements triggering incorrectly for some players.Prevented the "Angular Enthusiast" achievement from triggering too early for some players.Fixed the achievement trigger for "Curator" If you have already completed the museum, you will need to sleep through the night to trigger the achievement.The "Full Circle" achievement will now trigger on the firs…
- Seeds of Calamity is ✅ Verified on Steam Deck! - 15 April 2026
Hi everyone, I have some great news! Seeds of Calamity is now Steam Deck Verified!Thank you so much for the incredible support since the 1.0 launch. Your reviews, kind words, and all the support mean so much to me!If you do not own the game yet, you can also pick up the Supporter Pack, which includes the soundtrack ✨And if you would like to follow the game more closely, chat with the community, or stay updated, you are very welcome to join my Discord.Thank you again for being here and for supporting Seeds of Calamity!-Jenny
- The 1.0 Release is Here! - 13 April 2026
Hello! Today I’m excited to announce the official 1.0 release of Seeds of Calamity!Achievements! The long awaited Achievements are here! You will be able to view your achievements in the Steam client as well as in the Journal menu. Due to technical reasons, most achievements will need to be achieved on a fresh save file. You can get achievements on your existing save file but achievements will not be awarded retroactively. But to help make starting over more fun, there are now... New Starting Maps! For players looking for a challenge or just wanting a fresh start, there are new starting maps to choose from:Combat MapCan only place crops and animal pens in a small area but combat loot is worth more and Treasure Slimes are more common.Ranching MapCan only place crops in a small area but can place animal pens without restriction and start the game with one Rock Hen. The current default map…
- Seeds of Calamity 1.0 is coming April 13! - 8 April 2026
Hey everyone!I can finally share the release date for Seeds of Calamity 1.0! The full game launches on April 13!What’s new in 1.0? The 1.0 release introduces new systems, content, and replayability features: 🏆 AchievementsSteam Achievements are now available, with in-game tracking via the Journal.🗺️ New Starting MapsNow you can choose different starting conditions:Combat Map - limited farming space, stronger combat rewards, more Treasure SlimesRanching Map - expanded animal focus, start with a Rock HenDefault Map - the original balanced experience🐗 New Companion TypeWooly Boars join the game as a new companion option, switchable via the farmhouse mirror.🎵 Official SoundtrackThe full Seeds of Calamity soundtrack is now available on Steam.PriceBase game price: $14.99 (launch discount: 40% off for the first 2 weeks)Soundtrack base price: $4.99Thank you so much for all the amazing suppo…
- Seeds of Calamity is joining the Women’s Day Sale! - 6 March 2026
Hi everyone!I’m really happy to be part of this awesome event again! The Women’s Day Sale runs March 6–15, and highlights games, demos, and discounts from teams led by women and other gender-marginalised developers.WOMEN'S DAY SALE---Thank you so much for the incredible support after the latest Seeds of Calamity update! It means the world to me. Now I’m fully focused on getting the game in the best possible shape for 1.0. We’re leaving Early Access soon, and I can’t wait to share what’s next with you.Talk to you soon, JennyIf you want to dive deeper into the development of this game and be the first to know about any exciting announcements, sign up for my mailing list here: Sign up here!
- Fourth Content Update for Seeds of Calamity! - 27 February 2026
Hello! Today I’m here to announce the fourth official content update for Seeds of Calamity! Faster Movement Speed! Starting from day 1, you will be able to buy a Swiftroot Fig Sapling from the general store. Once the tree is grown and harvested, look for a letter from Garin who has a great idea for a new elixir...Clear your Farm with Ease! After you have fully upgraded your Ritual Stone, go talk to Jorund to hear an explosive idea...More Farm Decorations! You can now buy more farm decorations during certain festivals. Keep an eye out for the Golden Windmill that is sold during the Solstice Celebration. This decoration, once placed, will prevent tree seeds and weeds on your farm from spreading. It's pricy but worth it. :)Large Chests!The long requested feature is now here! You can now craft large chests on your farm for some Wood and Iron Bars. They can hold 3 times more than the Small C…
- Third Content Update for Seeds of Calamity! - 23 January 2026
Hello! Today I’m here to announce the third official content update for Seeds of Calamity! Yri and Tonna's Final Story Quest! Once you have completed all other story quests for Yri and Tonna's relationship, you will receive a letter in early Spring of Year 2. I hope you enjoy the conclusion of their story.Challenge Altar!After completing all other altars in the Shrine, you will be able to complete one final Challenge altar. Only the most advanced farmers will be able to complete the offering. Are you up for the challenge? *Please note: Due to a logic error, the recipe for the elixir Berserker's Draft was not able to be obtained for some players. If you do not have this elixir but have completed a Challenge Dungeon run, then you will have to complete it (and open all chests) again.Even More Quests! In Year 2, you will have at least 1 more quest for each season. So make sure to keep an ey…
- Patch Version 0.12.6.6 - 28 November 2025
Hello! I wanted to put out another bug fixing patch before fully focusing my attention on the next content update. :)Quality of Life Improvements:If the End Turn button is flashing during combat, you can now use the space bar to end your turn.The crafting bench, fireplace, and ritual stone menus will now be able to press and hold the +/- buttons to rapidly increase the crafting amount.If you have completed the quest "A Sweet Exchange" you will now see the cooking recipe "Candied Blossoms" in the fireplace menu as expected.Gameplay:Stopped menus from being opened during the Fishing Contest event, which prevents the contest from breaking.Mixed qualities of animal feed will now behave as expected overnight.Fixed item qualities not being changed to the base quality when using a mouse to place items for the Enchanted Altar.Prevented players from buying more items than can fit in their invent…
- Patch Version 0.12.6.5 - 16 November 2025
Hello! Here is a small patch to address some of the more pressing issues found after the second content update.Gameplay:Fainting in the greenhouse will no longer crash the game.Using the Return Crystal from your inventory from inside of the Challenge dungeon will now teleport you back to the lobby of the Challenge dungeon and not the normal one.Prevented players from starting the "Cracking the Mystery" quest without completing "A Dangerous Repair" quest.Pathing placed in the greenhouse will no longer display over top of trees.UI:Tea effects will no longer display after exiting to the main menu.Placing items in wine barrels, pickling jars, and spinning wheels will now work as expected.Fixed the player not reacting to some crafted lightsThe player will no longer get teleported to the wrong dungeon when using a teleport crystal.Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and feedback.
- Second Content Update for Seeds of Calamity! - 14 November 2025
Hello! Today I’m here to announce the second official content update for Seeds of Calamity! Unlock the Mystery! In early winter you should receive a letter from Erik asking for your help in opening some ancient ruins. These ruins unlock the Challenge dungeon. Please note, you must also have completed Erik’s quest “The Start of a Discovery” and have repaired the bridge south of your farm to receive the letter.Test your Skills! The Challenge dungeon is a gauntlet designed to test your mettle against Elite foes. You will have to fight through 10 rooms plus a final boss to get a reward. Once rewarded, you can choose to continue fighting or teleport out. There are 3 bosses in total. Defeat them all to receive the final reward!New Elixirs! One of the rewards you can receive in the Challenge dungeon are new recipes for better health and combat elixirs. Combat Rebalance! I have made all enemies…
- First Content Update for Seeds of Calamity! - 13 September 2025
Hello! Today I’m here to announce the first official content update for Seeds of Calamity! Introducing the Sky Pheasant and Wooly Boar! Starting in Year 2, talk to Finn to purchase these new adorable farm animals. They can be housed in the existing pens but keep in mind that each pen can only hold 4 animals.Refine Wool and Fur with the Spinning Wheel! You can now refine the wool you get from Snowtop Sheep and Wooly Boars to make it more valuable in the same way that Pickling Vessels work for Rock Hen Eggs (and now Sky Pheasant Eggs!).But how can you get your hands on this new device? Keep an eye on your mailbox! Once you have repaired the Ritual Stone on the farm and have purchased your first Snowtop Sheep, you will receive a letter from Yri who has an interesting book for you… New Egg, New Recipes! With the new Sky Egg animal product, comes new cooking recipes! You can now purchase the…
- Sound and Music Update - 23 July 2025
Hello! Today I have the sound and music update I hinted at last update. I hope you enjoy this added audio polish. :)Music:There is now a unique music track for each boss encounter in the dungeon.As the day fades to evening and night, the music will change in tone to reflect the time of day.Sound: Placing decorations and other items on the farm will now make a sound when correctly placed or removed.There are a few more sounds during cutscenes.Added an extra magical ambiance sound to the Shrine and Enchanted Grove areas.Small tweaks and volume mixing to polish the overall sound scape.Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and feedback.
- Seeds of Calamity at Dames 4 Games Summer Showcase - 17 July 2025
I’m happy to share that Seeds of Calamity is part of the Dames 4 Games Summer Showcase 2025! The event kicks off July 17th, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT.This is a celebration of games and creators. Enjoy the party, discover amazing games, and check out Twitch channels created and owned by women.The heart of Dames 4 Games is about building a space where women and femmes can thrive in tech and gaming—whether it’s making the next big game, streaming, or just loving the culture. I’m proud to be a tiny part of that vibe.Thank You ❤️Since the Early Access release of Seeds of Calamity, I’ve been reading all your feedback, and I’m really grateful for every comment, bug report, and idea you’ve shared.I’m working on new updates right now, and your thoughts help me a lot. Thank you for taking the time to play and share your impressions—it means a lot!Talk to you soon,Jenny
- Patch Version 0.10.16.9 - 27 June 2025
Hello! I have a smaller patch to put out today but a more exciting sound and music update is in the works so keep an eye out for that coming soon. :) Change Log: Prevented other shop menus from opening after reading a letter.Fixed bird feed and hay sometimes not being used as it should every night.Made rainy and windy weather appear slightly more often.For anyone experiencing a corrupted save file error on the Main Menu, you should now be able to access the "New Game" and "Continue" buttons as normal. Though unfortunately, if your file is corrupted, you will not be able to recover it.Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and feedback.
- Cloud Saves and Patch 0.10.16.8 - 19 June 2025
Hello! Cloud Saves are now enabled for Seeds of Calamity! Please let me know if you have any issues. On top of the Cloud Saves I also have a small patch to fix a bug that was introduced in the last patch (sorry about that!) as well as a few other outstanding issues. Gameplay: Fixed the electric spells sometimes breaking the "End Turn" button during combat.Fixed a bad collision in the post combat room in the Slime Caverns dungeon level.The game will no longer crash when trying to fish the night of the Fishing Contest. UI: Fixed being unable to place lanterns and small tables on the farm after they have been removed once.The aoe damage from Chain Lightning will now apply any relevant combat skill perks.Removed an exploit that could convert normal quality items to gold quality using the Enchanted Grove altar turn-in menu.Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and feedback.
- Return Crystal and Accessibility Patch (0.10.16.7) - 16 June 2025
Hello! Here is the next patch for Seeds of Calamity. I added a few new accessibility features on top of a large list of bug fixes.Important Changes!You can get a new Return Crystal from the Combat Altar in the Shrine if the original one you received, has disappeared.There is a new "Teleport Home" option in the Accessibility menu. This will teleport you back to your farmhouse but time will move forward to night time. This is ideal if you get soft locked in the dungeon combat or stuck on bad environmental collisions. Accessibility Features:There is a new "Pause When Window is Unfocused" option in the Accessibility menu. When turned on, the game will pause when the game window is unfocused or tabbed away. This is off by default.There is a new "Prompt When Ending Combat Turns" option in the Accessibility menu. When turned on, the game will prompt you when you try to end a combat turn while…
- Last Day of the Launch Discount! - 10 June 2025
Hello! I’m just stopping by to let you know that if you have not purchased the game yet, there is only 1 day left for the launch discount! After today, the game will be full price for a while. Buy Now! This game launch has been amazing and I want to thank you so much for your support.
- Patch Version 0.10.16.5 - 4 June 2025
Hello! I've been working hard this past week to fix as many bugs as possible. I'll be putting out another bug fix patch soon but here is what is in today's patch. Change log: Gameplay: Farming exp balance changes. The game will now default to the language of your Steam Client if the game has support for that language. The barrel to the right of the fireplace in the farmhouse has been removed. This was causing some items to get stuck after they had finished crafting. Fixed the seed prices in the general store from being calculated incorrectly after taking the seed price reduction perk. Updated the sprites for the outfit top when walking to no longer have missing pixels. I removed the option to buy the Light Chair and Table in the Midsummer Fair. This was a mistake on my part. You are supposed to buy these from Ingrid, the travelling merchant. If you have bought the recipe but don't see i…
