- 1.0 BIG RELEASE, BIG UPDATE, BIG CHANGES - 25 September 2026
Hey dear BIG LOOTER!I can’t believe this is happening. What a long, fun and tough journey it has been...I started developing this game in November 2023, almost 3 years ago. A lot of things have changed in my life, but BIG LOOT and the community around this game have always been there. Thank you for that! Thank you for playing, leaving feedback and for all your support! You can’t even imagine how important it was for me as a solo dev.So, let’s move to the patch notes. As I mentioned before, it’s a BIG BIG patch, as it should be for a 1.0 release. This patch brings improved graphics, animations, weather, reworked trading, quests, endgame, a lot of new items, biomes, perks, rebalancing and more!IMPORTANT! As this is the biggest patch with a lot of changes and I could have missed something, PLEASE, if you find a bug, especially a critical one, report it as soon as possible on the Discord ch…
- BIG LOOT 1.0 - New Trailer & Steam Page Update - 19 September 2026
Hey dear BIG LOOTERS!The 1.0 patch is almost here, so I’ve updated the Steam page: new screenshots, new videos in the description AND a new TRAILER!As I mentioned, this update brings quests, reworked trading, a personal shop, new biomes and locations, new items and rarities, improved graphics, new animations, endgame and much more.BIG LOOT 1.0 is releasing on 25th September at 3 PM (CEST) and will have a 15% release discount.Stay tuned! :)
- BIG LOOT 1.0 - Release Date & Update Teaser - 30 August 2026
Hi, dear BIG LOOTERS!It’s been a while since the last news post. Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to deliver release version 1.0 during the summer, and I need a little more time. As I mentioned in previous posts, this is the most ambitious and BIG patch yet, as it should be for the full release.And now I bring you a small update teaser and, most importantly, the date when BIG LOOT leaves Early Access - September 25th at 3 PM (CEST)In the teaser, you can see improved graphics, reworked trading, quests, a personal shop, polished combat animations, a new city, a new biome, and even more changes and content waiting for you to explore. More details will be revealed in the upcoming patch notes on the release date.A BIG thank you for your patience and support!
- 0.6.0 BIG UPDATE - COOKING & NEW BIOME - 19 April 2026
Hi, dear BIG LOOTERS!This update brings some of the things I promised, along with features many of you have been asking for.Since the game already has a lot of food items, I wanted to make them more valuable and useful.New ItemsNew oresNew plantsNew item type: DishShovel - find rare buried treasures and dig them upCookingYou can now experiment by combining different food items to create powerful dishes (or not ;d). These meals restore significantly more hunger and thirst, so you won’t need to eat as often - just cook your food :)More details:Added 13 dishes. Unlock recipes through experimentation - some are easy to discover, others are more challenging, but worth itSimple dishes cost 1 coin (just a formal price). They cannot be bought or sold at traders, except for some epic itemsIf you’ve ever found a camp with a bonfire and a cooking pot - good news, you can now cook thereEach town no…
- 0.5.0 QOL UPDATE & BIG NEWS - 27 February 2026
Hi, dear BIG LOOTERS!After the last update I took a short two-week holiday break in January and I'm already back to developing BIG LOOT. I didn't drop the game, I just needed a little rest :DWhat's new in 0.5.0?Before I start creating BIG content patches, I wanted to fix some old issues and improve a few things based on your feedback (as always). Here's what changed:Technical ImprovementsReworked save system + Steam Cloud Save. Your progress can now sync across devices. Important: please log in on your original device first and load your save slot, as the system needs to migrate your save to the new format.Improved UI scaling. The interface now works correctly across all aspect ratios, including ultrawide and 16:10 screens.Gamepad support. Full gamepad input support with button icons in the UI. This is my first time implementing gamepad controls, so please test it and let me know if any…
- 0.4.0 BIG UPDATE - BIG IMPROVEMENTS - 18 December 2025
Hi, dear BIG LOOTERS! I’m glad I managed to deliver one more really important and BIG patch before the end of the year. I’ve fixed, improved, and balanced a lot of things.Based on your feedback, I’ve polished the early game experience and rebalanced a lot of things. This update adds higher durability to almost all items, a reworked thirst and hunger system, smaller biomes for the first adventure levels, new small towns with unique activities, and many other improvements described below.UI improvementsNew Adventure Picker windowRedesigned adventure cards. From now on you can find the following information there:Exclusive items for that locationRoad length to the next cityAmount of oresAmount of plantsAmount of enemiesAmount of foodElite enemy spawn chanceLoot ratingRequired armor levelRequired road passAdventure results window and city summaryAfter each successful adventure you will see…
- 0.3.0 BIG UPDATE - BIG CITY - 11 November 2025
Hi, dear BIG LOOTERS! Over the past months, I’ve been working hard on this update, reviewing your feedback and replying on Discord - thank you for all the suggestions. I’ve fixed a lot already, and even more is queued up on my task boards. Now it’s time for the BIG UPDATE 0.3.0: the new Big City, a house area you can buy and restore, new items, workbenches with no‑tool crafting recipes, item repairs, and many more improvements. BIG CITYThe Big City now appears once every few adventures. The entire adventure path is displayed in the adventure picker window, helping you plan your journey more effectively.Inside this city, you can now find a house area that you can purchase and start restoring as your own place.In future updates, the Big City will include even more exclusive activities you won’t find in small towns.HOUSE AREA & WORKBENCHESAfter purchasing your property, you’ll be able to u…
- Future of BIG LOOT / Roadmap - 28 August 2025
Hi everyone!First of all - thank you so much for your reviews, support, and feedback! Every positive review really helps my mental health, boosts Steam’s algorithms to show BIG LOOT to more people, and motivates me to keep working on the game ❤️I don’t always have time to answer every question or feedback, but I do my best to read everything. And a huge thanks to those of you who already help by answering others in the community!I’m already working on the next BIG update (0.3.0). A week ago I shared some details in Discord, but here’s a more detailed breakdown:Update 0.3.0 will include:Different small townsA new type of location - BIG town, where you can buy and restore your own house. (In future updates, BIG towns will have even more activities.)Restoring your house will unlock workbenches and new features, like repairing caravan modules, crafting without tools, and moreBalancing chang…
- Early Access is live! 0.2.0 Patch Notes - 21 August 2025
After almost 2 years in development, I’ve finally launched early access to my first PC game. I can’t believe my dream game is becoming real! Unfortunately, it happened a little earlier than planned because of my job situation, which I described in the previous post. Anyway, I want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who played the demo, sent feedback, and supported me with kind words, it means the world to me! I love you guys! ❤️As far as I know, Steam’s algorithms like games that have good activity at launch. So if you can buy the game, play it, and write a review as soon as possible, I’ll be extremely grateful. It can really make a difference. As a solo dev, I can rely only on you!For the past few months, I’ve been working really hard on new content and fixes. The demo was played by about 5500 players, and you submitted over 600 feedback forms - that’s a BIG number for a small dev like…
- Exclusive Reward for Demo Players - 18 August 2025
Hi everyone! The release is getting closer, and I want to thank once again everyone who played the demo, sent feedback, and reported bugs. That means the world to me! On August 21, the demo will be closed, and I’ll be releasing the Early Access of BIG LOOT. Can’t believe it’s really happening… Steam’s algorithms love games with strong launch activity. So if you can buy the game, play it, and leave a review as soon as possible, I’ll be extremely grateful! As a special thank you: Everyone who played the demo and buys the game within the first 7 days (with a 20% launch discount) will receive an exclusive reward -✨ Golden Shorts for Blackbeard ✨ Also, if you haven’t joined yet, I’d love to see you in our cozy Discord community.
- Early Access Release Date Announcement - 19 July 2025
Hi everyone!The last couple of months have been really intense, but your support helped me get through it. Seriously, thank you!Almost 4.000 players tried the demo, and over 500 of you sent feedback via Google Forms, Discord, or Steam. That's incredible! I've already fixed some things and continue working hard on new content for Early Access.The full patch notes will be published on August 21st - and yes, that’s also the Early Access release date! 🎉I’ll share more details on that day. Thanks again for playing and for all your support, it truly means a lot to me!
- Bad News… but the Release Is Coming Soon! - 8 June 2025
The game market is tough and I just got some bad news: I’ve been laid off. I don’t know how long it will take to find a new job, so I want to use this time to focus on making my dream come true. Over the next two months, I’ll be working hard on BIG LOOT to deliver as much content as possible for Early Access.I already know what hard work feels like - for months I’ve been working 12 hours a day (8 hours at my main job and 4 hours on BIG LOOT). Now I’ll have even more time for the game! 😄I originally planned to release my game in Early Access later this year (around Q4), but things have changed a bit. Now, I’m aiming to launch Early Access in August! Here’s what you can expect in Early Access compared to the demo:A full perk systemThe ability to manage your own trade company (accepting trade orders, buying items to unlock new locations)New ways to stay hydrated (I know a lot of you were…
- Demo is Live Now! - 20 May 2025
Hi everyone! After 1.5 years of late-night work after my day job, I finally have something playable to share with you. The free demo is now live on Steam — and I’d love to hear what you think! Huge thanks to all the playtesters — your feedback was incredibly helpful, and I truly appreciate your support. 💬 Feel free to join our community on Discord to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just hang out: https://discord.gg/NCdReWHHSm
