- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.9.0] - 12 March 2026
This update follows on from the third anniversary of Golfing in Aether, and includes our new "Anniversary" expansion, featuring ten new levels and some celebratory themed hats. There are also new game mode options, such as the ability to choose the number of holes you play. All existing levels have been improved, Turkish localisation is now available, there’s a new XP level with unlocks, plus so much more! Free Anniversary ExpansionThis features ten new levels to bring the total number of levels to 90 and add more variety.The expansion is entirely free and will be downloaded automatically, but the store page is above if it doesn't immediately appear. On platforms other than steam this new free content is included in the base game.Starting off with two of the smaller levels this time, first up is Sharp Angles and Angle Play. Our goal here was to bring more diversity to either the early g…
- Golfing in Aether Update Released [1.8.1] - 7 July 2025
This update brings Italian localisation to Golfing in Aether, as well as an additional customisation slot for eyewear options. There are also numerous bug fixes, and improvements to some levels. New accessory customisationGolfing in Aether now features wearable accessories including glasses and eye patches for characters. Currently 10 different wearable items are available (excluding left / right options for patches) with 8 of these being unlocked in the base game from the start and a further two unlocked as part of owning the deluxe edition (or upgrade). These can be selected for all ball customisations that feature a character design with eyes such as the faces or insect designs. We have different models or adjustments to enable them to fit with each design. Each also has colour options like the previous hats that you can select from.When you pick these the appearance will also be ref…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.8.0] - 9 April 2025
In this update, we’ve introduced team and co-op game options as part of custom sessions. Additionally, we’ve added an extra XP level and new customisation unlocks. There is also an option for always-on player collisions as well as several other quality-of-life improvements. Team and Co-op gameplay When creating a custom session online or offline, you now have the option to choose team scoring options. In this system, all scores on a team are summed up and divided among the team members, with rounding. There are several options available. The “auto” option can include two or four teams, while there its a single team option for cooperative play. If you prefer to manually select and assign teams, a custom option is also available. When set to custom, in offline local play you pick a team on the player select screen. For online play teams are assigned in the lobby, to access this select the…
- Golfing in Aether is now available for mac OS! - 13 December 2024
The mac OS version of Golfing in Aether is now available, and it’s part of the ever-expanding cross-play support! This means you can play with your friends on Windows, Linux, or mac OS through Steam, as well as on other PC game stores like the Windows Game Store or console platforms like Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This is a free update so if you’ve already bought the game on Steam you can also run it on a Mac should you wish to do so. We are performing a very small Steam specific update on Windows and Linux as part of this release to ensure save games will continue to work across platforms. What is Golfing in Aether? We'd like to start off with a short introduction for any new players who are first reading this annoucement. Golfing in Aether is a minigolf game that allows for cross platform online play for up to 16 players, and 4 players local via split s…
- Golfing in Aether Update Released [1.7.3] - 28 November 2024
This update brings four new localizations, plus adds additional progress save features for when playing in singleplayer. There are also several other fixes and small improvements. Progress save system Golfing in Aether now features a progress save system that allows you to make mid-game manual saves and reload them at any point. When in-game you can find the progress saves menu by opening the ingame/pause menu (esc/start) and then selecting the Progress save button at the bottom. Note that progress saves only work in singleplayer, and not any competitive mulitplayer online or local. Loading a save involves from the main menu selecting "New game" and you'll find progress saves button at the bottom of the green. There is also autosaves and checkpoint saves automatically created so you can recover most recent game progress and resume playing right away. Autosave frequency can be adjusted i…
- Golfing in Aether Update Released [1.7.2] - 24 October 2024
This update introduces two new localizations, adds new customization, as well as adds a new tutorial system. There are also several other fixes and small improvements. Français and Deutsch localization We've begun to look at additional localizations to the game and in this first in a series of updates we will start by introducing both French and German. Other languages will be added over the coming months in future updates. It should be noted that even though these additional localizations have gone through QA, that mistakes can still happen, especially as these are not our native language. So please let us know if you have any feedback on these translations as they can be improved in future updates. Beret and Tyrolean hats As a fun addition to localization we looked at some regionally themed hats to add. Each of these can be color customized and are available to all players to equip wi…
- Golfing in Aether Update Released [1.7.1] - 17 October 2024
This is a update primarily containing fixes following on from the recent major update, which you can read about via the link below. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1914980/announcements/detail/6122166977349061820 There are also a few quality of life additions such improving the line during level into sequences so it can be recolored, and adding a level skip option for offline play. Level intro line color option The effect has been updated to support color options as part of either accessibilty or personal preference. We've also made the line a bit thicker and tapered the starting point as part of improving the appearence and making it easier to see. You can find a seperate color option under HUD color settings, when changing the HUD color preset this will also change to match. Skip level for offline play This is somewhat a 'puzzle skip' function for accessibility purposes, and only wor…
- Golfing in Aether Update Released [1.7.0] - 23 September 2024
This update coincides with the second anniversary of the game, and is probably our largest update yet. We have a brand new expansion, “Cauldron” which is free and contains new levels including a couple of new Volcanic levels. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2999530/Golfing_In_Aether__Cauldron/ In addition to that we’ve spent the last couple of months bringing several improvements to most areas of the game, with a lot of interface improvements, camera behaviour improvements, new achievements, better session lookup for multiplayer, controller remapping improvements, and a whole bunch of additional accessibility options. The list really does go on and I’ll cover as many of the highlights as I can below, but do check the full notes for the long list of changes. Free Cauldron Expansion This features ten new levels, two of which feature a volcanic environment and others that feature new ga…
- Golfing in Aether - FREE Cauldron Expansion Coming Soon - 6 June 2024
Today I want to share some screenshots of the upcoming free expansion coming later this year which you can find listed below as coming soon. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2999530/Golfing_In_Aether__Cauldron/ Please note that this is work in progress and not due to release till sometime in Q3-Q4 if everything goes to plan, which is to coincide with releasing console versions of the game which have been in development for some time. Level 'Cauldron' This is the fifth free expansion, featuring ten levels, two of which will be feature the new volcanic elements, and the rest will be an assorted mix to bring further variety to the game including some new mechanics or hazzards. Shown above is the titular level which is one of the new late game ones. This features a volcanic cauldron you have to navigate your way though and offers some distinctive scenery and hazards. Upon reaching the fir…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.9] - 3 May 2024
This update contains a handful of quality of life additions, several bug-fixes, and also adds a couple of new hat options as part of an update to the free Dustbowl DLC. New hats as part of free Dustbowl DLC In the previous update I added some hats to the free Leviathan DLC to match the earlier DLC's, such as Autumn and Winter, which include some seasonal content. So as part of this update I've added the 'Race' and 'Safety' helmets as part of the free Dustbowl DLC. Each of these hats are well detailed for their size and come with all the usual color options included with other hats. You will find these available right away when you look in the hat/accessory options. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2577930/Golfing_in_Aether__Dustbowl/ Dustbowl was the fourth free expansion released last November. It introduced a desert-like environment featuring sand and dust covering the usual grassy…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.8] - 14 February 2024
For this update some of the themes included in free DLC such as Winter and Dustbowl have been each given some small visual improvements. There is also a bunch of general quality of life additions, and two new hat customizations. Theme updates The first addition is frost detailing on stone or wood surfaces, which takes advantage of some of the back-end support introduced with Dustbowl for these parts dynamically being changed as part of the level construction. This isn't a major change but does bring a bit of added natural coloring to levels running this theme. Dustbowl has had some models such as the windmill and its bases tweaked to reflect a more worn out and damaged look. For all themes the tracks for movers have been adjusted to have a terrain blending effect, making the gaps the boards raise from or run along seem more natural. This is a small change but particually in the winter a…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.7] - 10 February 2024
This is a small update primarily containing fixes following on from the recent update, which you can read about via the link below. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1914980/view/3989693438984004136 There are also a few quality of life additions such as a new achievements menu and improved loading screens. Improved achievements menu The stats menu now has a view toggle button which includes combined progression and achievement information. This is instead of the previous two additional sub menus. In this menu page you can navigate to select either your XP level or one of the achievements to read a description as well as any additional progress infromation. A new achievement "Breakfast Ball" has also been added. This achievement can be obtained during practice mode, with the requirements of "undo your first shot and then finish the hole with par or better". Improved loading screens…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.6] - 27 January 2024
This is a fairly sizable update featuring a rework of various online multiplayer menus, some new achievements, various quality of life additions, and bug-fixes. New Pre-Game Lobby The previous lobby has been completely re-done, instead of a small widget this is now a full size menu with access to lots of different information and function. For starters the quick chat is available on the side list rather than to side of the menu so have dedicated space to see messages. At the bottom of the menu is a brief description of the current game mode including what you have to do to win. You can via gamepad or the onscreen buttons at the bottom of the screen reach the full social menu if you wish to invite friends, block players, or send a friend invite. This menu now has a 'ready' system rather than direct host control for starting sessions. The host still has some control, as when the host sele…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.5] - 18 December 2023
This is a small update containing a couple of fixes following on from the recent update, which you can read about via the link below. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1914980/announcements/detail/3870345047345223950 Various bug fixes Check the full notes below for all the changes made, if you are aware of any issues then please let me know so they may be hotfixed. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914980/Golfing_In_Aether/ Patch Notes Interface Fixed a text string on the scoreboard not behaving correct when in leaderboardless mode. Fixed various text strings. Discord Server Be sure to check out the official discord server with channels for Golfing In Aether and my other various projects.
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.4] - 15 December 2023
This update adds some seasonal christmas items you can unlock as well as various bug-fixes and quality of life improvements. Christmas Unlocks Until the 14th of January you will be able to unlock some seasonal items just by logging into the game. Firstly a repeat of last years reward which is the Candy ball which can be color customized. Also new for this year in addition to the candy ball are two themed hats, an elf hat, and a festive bobble hat. These can also be picked in all typical pickable color options as-well. These are just some fun customizations to add to your seasonal game sessions. New Social Menu Also as part of this update is a new menu system that will expand upon the previous invite menu by letting you inspect recent players and managing a block list. When blocking a player you won't see any messages for them, their sessions won't show up, and they won't be able to join…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.3] - 23 November 2023
This update contains a handful of fixes to the recent major update in which the fourth free expansion was released, which you can read about via the link below. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1914980/announcements/detail/3794906412775124389 Various bug fixes Check the full notes below for all the changes made, if you are aware of any issues then please let me know so they may be hotfixed. A couple of noteworthy things fixed that showed up since last update was a small wall gap in one of the new expansion levels, also some wierd physics behavior on a couple of the large ramp levels such as "See you on the other side" and "Go for it". https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914980/Golfing_In_Aether/ Patch Notes Environment Fixed a minor wall gap on “Fork in the road”. Fixed a issue with physical materials notably for level “See you on the other side” and "Go for it". Interface Fixed an issu…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.2] - 14 November 2023
The fourth free expansion to Golfing in Aether is here, bringing ten new levels for all modes and themes as well as introducing the new "Dustbowl" level theme. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2577930/Golfing_In_Aether__Dustbowl Free DLC - "Dustbowl" theme + 10 new levels Above is a link to the free DLC (it should be downloaded automatically). The levels will work with all previous themes and in all game modes. The level breakdown is as follows, one large late game level, one mid-game, and eight early. This brings the total number of levels to 70, with 10 being late, 30 mid-game, and 30 early, overall balancing out the random level selection more evenly. Remember via custom sessions you can individually pick levels you want to play, as well as preset playlists such as 'early only' or 'mid and late' only depending on how you wish the play the game. All levels work with all existing the…
- Golfing In Aether - FREE Dustbowl Expansion Coming Soon - 2 November 2023
Today I want to show off the upcoming free expansion coming this November which you can find listed below as coming soon. It will include a new theme that works with all existing levels as well as introducing 10 new additional levels. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2577930/Golfing_In_Aether__Dustbowl/ Please note that this is work in progress and not due to release till November 14th so some visual elements could well change in between now and then. Dustbowl theme For this theme it introduces a desert-like environment, with as the title suggests a lot of sand and dust has been thrown up, covering the otherwise grassy levels. You will also find the water areas dried up and lots of things normally found in the levels worn down compared to usual. Beyond the reskinning you'll find a few new art assets such as animal skulls in some of the dried up water areas, and music specific to the t…
- Golfing In Aether Update Released [1.6.1] - 26 October 2023
This is a small update that implements the Halloween Event content which you can read about in the event post below. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1914980/view/3701455448016933705 There are no other changes in this update besides enabling the event content but if you are aware of any issues then please let me know so they may be hotfixed. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914980/Golfing_In_Aether/ Patch Notes Environment Added pumpkins to the Autumn level theme for the duration of halloween event. Added pumpkins to all newer levels added to the game since previous Halloween event. Interface Added pumpkin hunt tracker to main menu for duration of event. Discord Server Be sure to check out the official discord server with channels for Golfing In Aether and my other various projects.
- Golfing in Aether - Halloween Event - 26 October 2023
For update 1.6.1 we are bringing back our Halloween pumpkin hunt event from last year, we've also updated the two more recent level expansions to include the Pumpkins as well. Hunting 10 Pumpkins will unlock you three Halloween themed balls :) Pumpkin Hunting 101 What do I have to do? To hunt a pumpkin you simply need to hit them with your golf ball. There are 60 purple pumpkins in the game (one per level), but you only need to find 10 to unlock all the rewards. There is no reward for hunting the orange ones, but feel free to smash them to your hearts content. What do I get from doing this? The above three golf ball designs are unlocked from completing this event. Each feature color options and an accompanying faceplate. If you successfully hunted 10 pumpkins last year then this reward will remained unlocked. How do I track my progress? A progress bar and counter can be found on the mai…
