- New Patch Available Now! - 14 January 2026
Dear Nature friends, We're kicking off 2026 with a brand-new patch that has just been released. You'll find a ton of fixes and improvements in this patch. Most importantly, we've addressed problems with the Knotted Roots and the missing Dik-dik. The full patch notes can be found below. Your reports and feedback really help us make the game even better. Thanks for all of your love and support!— Dreamhunt Studiov1.0.0.4 Patch NotesFixesFixed a bug where the Knotted Roots would softlock the game.Fixed a bug where the Dik-Dik at the Pitfall puzzle was not accessible in The Grasslands.Fixed a bug where the bush leaves explosion was triggered even if the player had no energy.Fixed a bug where the values for playtime and travel distances where not correctly rounded in the save game.Fixed a bug where some credits were incorrect.Fixed a bug where some Bellflowers would disappear when moving clos…
- Soundtrack and Artbook available now! - 18 December 2025
Dear Nature friends, Today, we have a very exciting announcement. The artbook and soundtrack for Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature are now available on Steam!The artbook gives a behind-the-scenes look into our development with 80 pages of early concept sketches, Golem and Fox designs, 3D environments, storyboards, and artwork of the many objects that shape the world of our game.Every page is a snapshot of our three-year journey and shows how the characters, landscapes, and atmosphere evolved from rough ideas into the final experience. It’s been a blast for us to compile all of this and we hope you enjoy it as well.A lot of you have also asked about the soundtrack of Unpetrified, which was recorded by a live orchestra at ZHdK Zurich. Your questions have been heard, and we are excited to share the soundtrack with you!Music has the power to transport us to other worlds. It's such a huge part o…
- One Month since Launch | Let's Celebrate Together! - 11 December 2025
Dear Nature friends, It’s been one month since Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature released. After years of dedication, creativity, and love poured into this cozy adventure, it has been incredible to finally welcome players into the world that our Kickstarter backers helped bring to life. Below you can find some reviews from press. We’re also incredibly happy that the 56 reviews on Steam are 100% positive so far! “It’s about connection, restoration, and wonder. If you’re looking for a game to slow down, this one might be for you.” – Ladies Gamers “The art direction of Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is simply sublime.” – Couple of Gamers “The absence of danger or death allows one to focus solely on contemplation and exploration.” – Geek-O-Polis After all these years of developing the game, we felt strongly about celebrating this milestone properly. Our Dreamhunt release party brought together t…
- Patch notes for v1.0.0.3 - 4 December 2025
v1.0.0.3 With the help of wonderful feedback by players we were able to further improve the game and fix most of the bugs that were reported. The game players even better than before. Enjoy! Fixes Fixed a bug where the Dik-Dik level in The Grasslands would not be loaded when backtracking a certain way. Fixed a bug where the Tree Bridge tutorial cutscene would not trigger. Fixed a bug where the "Leave" prompt for the Knotted Roots would not stop spinning when holding it while changing cameras. Fixed a bug where the visual effects of some puzzle elements had the wrong texture. Fixed a bug where the Waterway Puzzle completion cutscene would behave incorrectly. Fixed a bug where the mipmap streaming settings for "Medium" and "Low" quality were not correct. Fixed a bug where the "Petrified" achievement would trigger in the main menu and not in gameplay as intended. Fixed a bug where the firs…
- Steam Award Nomination! - 25 November 2025
Dear Nature friends,We hope you’ve been enjoying your journey through Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature. Whether that’s exploring the verdant forests or soaking in the quiet moments of the colourful world we've created.This week has been especially exciting for us. As many of you know, our game has been embraced with a 100% positive score across nearly 50 reviews. And here’s a milestone we’re still celebrating: Steam officially verified us for Steam Deck within just two weeks of launch! That was a huge win and a testament to how hard everyone worked to make the game smooth, stable, and magical on a handheld screen.We’re humbled, grateful, and incredibly proud to share Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature with the worldwide Steam community. If you, too, felt the relaxation of exploring nature on your pc, or curled up under a blanket with your Steam Deck. We’d love your support in the Steam Awards.�…
- Playing On Steam Deck - 18 November 2025
Dear Nature friends, We hope you've been enjoying your time in Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature! Recently, we've been discovering new ways to play the game with the Steam Deck. It feels incredible to play while traveling by train or hiding under a cozy blanket on the couch. While the game isn't officially Steam Deck Verified yet, performance is quite stable and the game's controls translate quite well. Ladiesgamers.com also mentioned the following in their review: "The controls are intuitive and fluid. I was able to play Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature on a Steam Deck, where it works perfectly." If you've also played this game on the Steam Deck, we'd love to hear from you! — Dreamhunt Studio
- Available Now! - 11 November 2025
Dear Nature friends, This is not a drill. Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is available now! Here is our brand-new launch trailer with a small preview of the adventures that await. This game has been an absolute labor of love for the team, but honestly, we couldn't have done it without your help. All your lovely messages, videos and the generous support of our Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers have really blown us away. We hope you’ll fall in love with our Golem and Fox as much as we have! — Dreamhunt Studio
- Orchestral Music in Unpetrified - 7 November 2025
Dear Nature friends, November 11 is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited! In this last post before our Steam release, we want to highlight a feature of the game that we're incredibly proud of. The game's music and soundscape are incredibly important to us. They help set the right tone and atmosphere that we want to achieve. In order to take the music to a higher level, we partnered with ZHdK Zurich to re-record our music with a live orchestra. In our opinion, the new music really enhances the mood during gameplay and in cutscenes. We're very grateful to have gotten this opportunity. There is a lot more we'd love to show you, so a video with more behind-the-scenes footage will be released after launch. A huge thank you to our composer Jonas Roulet, conductor Mario García Ramos, and all the talented people at ZHdK Zurich who helped make this possible! We can't wait for…
- Demo Update & Launch Countdown - 31 October 2025
Happy Halloween everybody! The wait is almost over. Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature releases on November 11 and we couldn't be more excited for you to play! A new patch was just released to bring the demo more in line with the full game. This patch includes: An increase for the Golem's movement speedSmall graphical improvementsImproved performanceFixes for 100+ minor issuesWe can't wait to hear what you think of these changes! In the meantime, we'll be counting down the days until November 11. Thanks for all your support and continuing on this journey with us! — Dreamhunt Studio
- Autumn Vibes | Unpetrified - 29 October 2025
Hi Nature friends!We’re in the middle of autumn and as it’s getting colder outside, we thought our pc’s and Unpetrified would keep us warm :D Here are some of the cosiest moments during our recent playthough, lots of orange to match the autumn vibes!Just look at our golem taking a moment to recharge :)Off to exploring the world of Unpetrified again!Awhh… we met this adorable hedgehog along the way!!Took a break at this checkpoint, it has such a nice blend of colours!We hope you stay as warm as we do, just a tip: our free Demo will give the same warmth as a Pumpkin Spice Latte 😉
- New Gameplay Trailer & DEMO Update!! - 12 September 2025
Dear Nature friends, We’ve got something special to share with you today — a brand new trailer for Unpetrified! This trailer reveals even more of the enchanting world you’ll get to explore, along with some of the adorable animals that will accompany you on your journey. We’re so excited to finally show you more of the magic that’s waiting inside the game. But that’s not all — we’ve also released a fresh update to our demo on Steam! If you haven’t tried it yet, or if you’d like to return for another stroll through our cozy and peaceful world, this is the perfect time. With the update, you can explore both the Cave of Awakening and the lush, colorful Verdant Forest. Below you can find some of the changes included in this update. Save games from previous playthroughs of the demo aren't compatible with the new version, so unfortunately you will need to start a fresh run. We just want to say…
- Announcing Our Release Date! - 26 August 2025
Dear Nature friends, We are beyond excited to finally share this with you – we have a release date! "Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature" will officially launch November 11th, 2025 on Steam. So mark your calendars – in just a few months, you’ll be able to set out on your journey with our curious Golem and his Fox companion. Here you’ll find a shortened version of the official gameplay trailer, just for you, before anyone else in the world can see it. Thank you, as always, for your support, patience, and enthusiasm – you have brought "Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature" to life with us, and we can’t wait for you to experience the adventure this November! — Dreamhunt Studio
- Demo Update! - 5 June 2025
Dear Nature friends, Today we've released the first patch for the Unpetrified demo. We've been working hard on improving performance, lighting, VFX and reworking the save system. Unfortunately, this does mean saves from previous play sessions aren't compatible with the current version of the game. You can find the full patch notes below: Patch Notes Fixed an issue where some plants and animals could display a pink texture Reduced asset pop-ins in the Cave of Awakening Fixed an issue where Monuments would not properly save the game progress Fixed an issue where the Region Map could not be completed for the Cave of Awakening Improved player collision boundaries for all levels Minor UI improvements Minor endscreen adjustments Added new puzzle introduction cutscene for the first puzzle in Cave of Awakening Added visual feedback for when the player has no energy Improved lighting in all leve…
- Demo Available Now! - 21 May 2025
Dear adventurers, We’ve got an exciting update for you today! Our demo has just been released on Steam. In the demo, you’ll be able to explore the Cave of Awakening and the Verdant Forest. Of course, there are a ton of cute animals for you to meet, puzzles to solve, and you might even run into a certain Fox. It would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to leave a review. We can’t wait to hear what you think! — Dreamhunt Studio
- Rolling through the world - 7 May 2025
Dear adventurers, Today, we want to share a little bit about our Rock Ball mechanic, which replaces the 'sprinting' you might see in other games. Instead of running through the levels, the Golem turns into a literal Rock Ball. We've been working hard to make this transition feel as seamless as possible. 😊 Rolling around in Rock Ball form isn't just a fun way to get from point A to B, though. The animals in the world will definitely notice! Some of them might run off and act scared, as you're speeding towards them. More curious creatures might actually start rolling alongside you. The same thing applies to the environment. Rolling through a dandelion field spreads flower seeds everywhere. Certain rockpiles and trees can also be knocked over to progress through the level. It adds a different layer of interaction to the world. Another important part of traveling in Rock Ball form is momen…
- Teaser Trailer - 28 April 2025
Dear adventurers, We are excited to show you the teaser trailer for Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature! The teaser introduces our two main characters and shows some of the locations you'll visit on your journey. The game will be releasing on Steam later this year, but next month you'll be able to play a demo. We'll share more information very soon! In the meantime, we can't wait to hear what you think of the teaser. Is there anything you're looking forward to in particular? Don’t forget to wishlist Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature if you want to receive updates in the future! — Dreamhunt Studio
- New Keyart! - 8 April 2025
Dear adventurers, We've recently revealed that the game will be called Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature. With this new name we felt it was time for a reimagined key art! Just to refresh your memory this is where we started: As we looked back at our original key art, we realized there were a few key elements we wanted to bring forward more clearly this time around. First and foremost, we wanted more vibrant colors to really capture the game's aesthetic. We also wanted to make sure that the Fox and Golem were front and center. Their journey really is the heart of the game, but you'll obviously still be able to meet the other animals as well! 😉 You might also be able to spot some 'happy flowers'. These unique collectibles will be visible on the Golem's back once you discover them. How many will you be able to collect? Last, but not least we wanted to give a glimpse of a new location. Without…
- Cute Animals - 26 March 2025
Meet these Adorable Animals in Unpetrified Nature is waking up, and with it, you will meet some incredibly cute little friends! In Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature, it is not just about restoring a magical world, you’ll share it with an entire cast of adorable creatures who bring life to your surroundings! 😊 Who Will You Meet? Playful Foxes 🦊 Starting off with fluffy tailed creatures, these little friends love to play all day and… you’ll bond with a rather curious Fox along your journey. Leading the way for an unforgettable friendship! Sleepy Baby Bunnies 🐇 Ssshhh… this little bunny was hopping through the field all day long! Just look at how adorable it twitches its nose. 🥹 Happy Sand Cats 🐈 Tiny, incredibly soft and sooo cute. What more can you ask from this playful kitty? It’s a common favourite of those who like animals for a reason! 😻 Scrumptious Squirrels 🐿️ You’ll almost alwa…
- Introducing Echoes of Nature - 11 March 2025
Dear adventurers, It is time for some introductions! Unpetrified - A Dreamhunt Story has been renamed to Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature. We feel that this new name really captures the essence of the game and the journey we're about to embark on. It's all about nature after all! There is a lot of exciting new content and a teaser video being worked on, but for today the focus is on our Golem protagonist. This little comic provides a first glimpse into this mysterious character. "Born again through magic, the Golem is deeply connected to the world around you. Its emotions are influenced by the environment in real time, shaping the weather, plants, and animals nearby." We'd love to hear what you think about the Golem and the name change. Thank your support and stay tuned, there’s so much more to come! 💛 — Dreamhunt Studio
- A Glimpse of the Future - 24 February 2025
Dear adventurers, We’re excited to break the silence and show you a glimpse of what we've been working on! Discover an unexpected friendship between a stone Golem and a cute Fox in Unpetrified, a singleplayer, narrative-driven adventure. The game was previously funded on Kickstarter where we have been sharing posts about the development. These screenshots are from a late-game area where our Golem and Fox encounter some new friends on their quest to restore nature. Below is a small preview of some ancient stone structures that house a variety of puzzle challenges. It's time to put on our thinking hat! 🐾 Let us know what you’re most excited to see in the comments! Thank you for your patience and support! Stay tuned, there’s so much more to come. 💛 — Dreamhunt Studio
