- Patch 1.05 - Voice Chat Rework & Other Hotfixes - 9 September 2026
Howdy explorers, Have the new creatures lurking within the jungle been causing you trouble?We're currently working on our next big patch, but we've also been trying to resolve some outstanding issues that have been cropping up for some players. One of these has been the performance of the in-game voice chat. While it's been working as intended for some, we have had reports of voice chat sounding robotic or not working at all. We've overhauled it to resolve these issues and given it extensive testing. Since The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu uses spatial audio, and some sanity effects use voice, we recommend playing using the in-game voice chat.If you continue to experience issues with the in-game voice chat, please let us know on our Discord or in the Steam Discussions. Outside of that, it's a relatively small patch, but read on for the full notes.1.05 Patch NotesFixed voice chat corruption dur…
- Patch 1.04 - Content Update - 31 August 2026
Hello explorers, It's been a couple of weeks since our last update, which focused on quality-of-life improvements, with updates to our matchmaking, filters, the ability to teleport out if you get stuck, and other tweaks and changes. Today's update is focused on bringing new content to The Mound and is part of our plans for the continued expansion and development of the game. We're able to do this thanks to the support you've shown for our game, and we hope you enjoy each update we'll continue to put out. With this patch, there will be new creatures to avoid and a new reason to explore every nook and cranny of the map to build a new occult item. So get on out there or read on for the rest of the patch notes.1.04 Patch NotesNew content:3 new enemies that appear in the depths of the forest. These horrors appear when you least expect them New hidden jewel boxes scattered across the mainland…
- Patch 1.03 - Quality of Life Hotfixes - 13 August 2026
Hello explorers, We're back with another patch for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. Our latest patch focuses on Quality of Life features to improve your overall game experience. We're starting with an improved matchmaking experience with filters to show you region, language, etc. and Quickmatch that will put you in game without visiting the server list. We've also made some improvements to in-game voice chat, optimisation, and the ability to teleport yourself out if you find yourself stuck. You can also pet Carlito, which might be the most important addition this patch. We've got a larger patch in the works with some wider content additions planned soon, so stay tuned for that, as there is much more to come for the Mound. 1.03 Patch NotesUpdated voice chat, fixing audio corruption issues and improving audio spatialization.New 'Quickmatch' option and matchmaking filters to find better multipl…
- Patch 1.02 - Block Ability & Hotfixes - 29 July 2026
Hello explorers, It's been a couple of weeks since the launch of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. We hope you've been enjoying the special kind of chaos that can only be brought by cosmic entities beyond our understanding and if you think you've started to understand how things work, then we're going to have to do something about that. Foreshadowing aside, we've had a lot of feedback about the tools players have at their disposal to deal with the Mound. This is a short patch, but with some big changes. The largest of which is the addition of a block ability, that will help you avoid getting overrun by the creatures coming for you. We're aware that this could have a big effect on the balance and difficulty of the game. So we're going to be monitoring how it lands, so sound off in the comments section about how it feels in-game. 1.02 Patch NotesCritical / Important:Fix for players seeing low p…
- Patch 1.01 - Post Launch Hotfixes, Balancing Pass + Crossplay Friend Finder - 21 July 2026
Hello expeditioners, We're dropping our first hotfix for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu onto Steam. This patch is designed to address a lot of the issues that people have encountered since release. There are some improvements to optimisation & camera selection, bug fixes, balance, Crossplay (particularly finding lobbies with your friends) and more.PLEASE NOTE: If you've been playing on the beta branch, you may need to restart your Steam client or revert back to the default beta branch. If you need a refresher on how to do that, you can find it here. Patch notes:Key Changes:Improved performance profiles for PCAdded server setting to be able to find sessions using a passwordAbility to organise items in your own inventory with a mouse during interactions with the wagon addedModified the Saints shop so these are no longer bought at the woodshop. Saints are now equipped for a smaller cost at the…
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 14 Jul — 21 July 2026 - 21 July 2026
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- Test next week's patch on a Beta Branch - 17 July 2026
Hello Expeditioners, We hope your journeys towards the Mound have been full of adventure, treasure, and definitely not full of horrifying hallucinations and mind bending creatures. Since launch, we've had a lot of feedback and the teams are already hard at work on a first patch that will resolve some of the things you've brought up. Please note that if you want to try this Open Beta patch, the crossplay isn't enabled. Things we're looking into: Optimisation (FPS & performance)Inventory Management (coming next patch for keyboard & mouse. Controller support to follow in a later update)Server Finder Password for playing with friends on different platformsA preconfig screen letting you choose between the Cinematic or Default camera (this already exists in the settings for the players who may feel a lack of responsiveness or lag, if you want to try it out already). Other Quality of Life Feat…
- What's new since the demo ? - 15 July 2026
Thank you for playing The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. This first update since the demo brings new content, a significant wave of community-driven improvements, and a preview of what's coming next.New FeaturesWeapon Upgrade Anvil - a new station on the main ship lets you spend tokens to improve or upgrade weapons given by contracts.Hand-drawn art pieces now accompany logbook narrations on the rowboat map.New guidebook page added at the combat dummy on the ship, covering combat mechanics.New sanity effect. We're not telling you what it is.ImprovementsSeveral of these came directly from your feedback: thank you for taking the time to share it.Community feedback:Fixed camera smoothing when disabling all camera effects, for 1:1 mouse-to-camera movementPush to talk addedThe mandatory hard cap at the end of missions has been removed: players can now remain on the mainland as long as they can survi…
- The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is OUT NOW - 15 July 2026
Something old is waking beneath the rootsNacon and ACE Team are thrilled to finally put this game in your hands. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now live on Steam!A word from ACE TeamA huge thanks to all our community from everyone at ACE Team. We're thrilled with the amount of support and attention the game has received. It has been great having a lot of interaction with the community since the demo debuted on Steam and we look forward to continue development while we keep taking notes from all the people that want to share their feedback. Thanks again to everyone that followed us through this new journey. The adventure is only beginning and we can't wait to see everyone in the Valdivian jungle now that the game is out.The wait is over - grab your gear, gather your crew, and step into a forest that was never meant to be disturbed. Lead your band of explorers into a jungle consumed by som…
- Milestone 3 UNLOCKED: 800,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉 - 13 July 2026
We've reached an incredible milestone: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has surpassed 800,000 wishlists.To everyone who followed the game's development, shared it with friends, joined our playtests, or simply clicked that Wishlist button: thank you. Your enthusiasm and support have meant the world to the team.And because of you, the community has unlocked the 20% launch discount, available starting July 15.Congratulations to everyone who helped us reach this goal! The excitement surrounding The Mound has been amazing to witness, and we're looking forward to seeing thousands of expeditions venture into the jungle when the gates finally open.We hope you'll survive the horrors that await... and make it back with your treasures.See you in the jungle on July 15!🧭 Join the GalleonRedditTiktok Twitter Discord
- This week in PC games: vert-ramping trains, a retold murder mystery, and Cthulhu’s new gig as an AI Director - 13 July 2026
Merry Monday, readers. Edwin’s been struck down by a post-TennoCon lurgy, and we were only too happy to allow him some rest, provided he file his Soulframe and Warframe: Tau stories before collapsing into a feverish heap. We even agreed to feed the Maw in his absence, albeit without reaching a similar accord on responsibility for the litter tray. Thus: new PC games this week. Here are some of them. Read more
- Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a Lovecraftian extraction game from the creators of Zeno Clash - 7 July 2026
Seeking relief from the terrible light of the Xbox resettification, I fall into the sweet, dank embrace of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a 17th century extraction game in which four crucifix-wielding, musket-toting Spanish explorers venture to a jungle full of creatures inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Why would they set foot in such an awful place? For loot, of course. Why else do Europeans travel to other countries? Read more
- Are you ready explorers? - 6 July 2026
The clock is ticking. On July 15th, the gates to the cursed jungle swing wide open. We are officially 9 days away from the launch of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu!To make sure your crew is physically and mentally prepared for the horrors aheadThe final push: Let's hit the 20% discount!Thanks to your incredible support, we already smashed our second milestone and locked in a guaranteed 15% launch discount. But we aren't done yet!We are incredibly close to our final, ultimate wishlist milestone. If we can rally together and hit this last goal before July 15th, we will unlock a massive 20% launch discount for the entire community!Share the trailer with your friends, get your squad to wishlist, and let's secure that maximum discount together!🧭 Join the GalleonRedditTiktok Twitter Discord
- Pricing & Early Adopters Bonus - 3 July 2026
The jungle doesn't care what it costs to enter. But we do - so here's the breakdown:Additional Mission for FREEExpand your adventure with the Temple of Yig Exclusive Mission! Unearth ancient mysteries in a unique area of the cursed jungle.For this mission, only the host needs the DLC for the whole party to enjoy it!Early Adopters bonusThe Lost Explorers' Swords Pack - a pair of ornate rapiers to arm yourself - will be available to all players for the first 2 weeks after launch.Here's what that means if you buy The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu on Steam during those first 2 weeks:Claim the Lost Explorers' Swords Pack for freeGet the Launch Discount (depending on the wishlist numbers the day of the release)This DLC need to be manually claimed for free from the store page - it won't be added to your account automatically.Standard or Deluxe ?The Standard Edition ($29.99) gets you the full base gam…
- Show us your best clips & Win a 4-pack of keys for your squad! 🎬 - 26 June 2026
Hey explorers,First, we have some amazing news: our playable demo will remain live until next week!During our recent demo, we saw some absolutely legendary moments of survival, panic, and accidental squad betrayals. Now, we want to see them all - and feature the best ones on our official social media channels!How to participate:We want to see your funniest, most chaotic, or downright "WTF" gameplay clips from The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu.To enter, simply share your clips with us by July 5th:On Twitter/X: Post your clip using tagging @PlayTheMound.On TikTok: Post your clip using tagging @playthemound.On Discord: Drop your video or link directly into our #clips-sharing channel.By submitting your clip or posting in our Discord submission channel, you grant ACE Team and Nacon permission to share your footage on our official social media channels and marketing materials. Your channel or userna…
- Milestone 2 UNLOCKED: 600,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉 - 23 June 2026
Explorers, you’ve done it again!Thanks to your incredible support and for dragging your friends into the canopy with you, we have officially crossed 600,000 wishlists on Steam!This means our second milestone is officially unlocked, securing a guaranteed 15% launch discount for Steam when the game releases on July 15, 2026! We are incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm during the demo and your continued support as we head into the final weeks of development. The definitive expedition begins very soon: get your gear ready!🧭 Join the GalleonRedditTiktok Twitter Discord
- Thank you to our 200,000 Explorers! - 22 June 2026
Steam Next Fest has officially come to an end, and we are absolutely speechless! Over the course of the event, more than 200,000 brave explorers stepped foot into the cursed jungle of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu.Whether you successfully made it back to the galleon with your pockets full of gold, fell victim to the terrors in the dark, or accidentally attacked your teammate because the madness took over: thank you. Seeing so many of you coordinate, panic, and test your sanity together has been an incredible milestone for our team.The jungle is still callingWe have some great news for those who aren't quite ready to leave the canopy. Even though Next Fest has wrapped up, we are keeping the playable demo active for a little while longer!Keep sharing your feedbacks if you survivedYour feedback is the most valuable treasure we can bring back from this expedition. We are already busy analyzing…
- Demo Update - Patch Notes - 18 June 2026
A new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed.Improvements & New FeaturesWeapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies. One less reason to go in empty-handed.Two new sanity effects added to the rotation. We're not telling you what they are. You'll know.Guidebook codex pages can now be discovered across the mainland - piece together more of what The Mound doesn't want you to know.Firearm ammo drops now carry more bullets per pickup, and undead enemies have a slightly higher chance of dropping them.Additional weapons and ammo placed in select areas.Appraiser sentiment improved - gear brought back from missions is evaluated more favourably.Subtitle font size option added to the settings menu.Several interface visual improvements.Improved Huemul behaviour.Bug FixesPlayers can no longer go into token debt.Fixed a stretching polyg…
- Playable demo is LIVE for Steam Next Fest! - 16 June 2026
Hey everyone,We’re excited to share that the playable demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now live as part of Steam Next Fest (June 15 to 22) starting right now!This demo will be available for a limited time during the event. If you’ve been curious to experience the tension of our pirate-era cosmic horror, gather your squad: now is the moment to begin your exploration into the jungle.Check out the gameplay:What's in the demo?For those who participated in our recent Closed Beta, this demo features the same chaotic, high-stakes gameplay you experienced, but with a major upgrade: 5 forts are available for exploration!Whether you are returning to the jungle or setting foot under the canopy for the very first time, here is a taste of the core loop and mechanics you will experience:Expedition Preparation: Meet up at your galleon hub to coordinate your squad of up to 4 players, purchase vit…
- Back to the Galleon - Thank you, explorers! - 8 June 2026
The jungle has fallen silent... for now.The Closed Beta expedition for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has officially concluded. To everyone who braved the cursed canopy, battled unspeakable horrors, and questioned their own sanity: thank you. Your courage and your feedback have been invaluable.Share Your Expedition ReportBefore the madness fades from your mind, we ask that you share your findings. Your insights are crucial as we prepare for our launch on July 15th. Please take a few moments to complete our official feedback form.👉 Submit Your Feedback HereThe Jungle Calls Again Soon...Did you miss out on a key, or are you eager to dive back in? We are thrilled to announce that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest!This will be your chance to play our new, longer demo for free. Rally your crew and prepare for another descent, and keep your lanterns ready.Th…
