- Dragon's Brew launches on November 18th! - 18 September 2026
Hi everyone! We're beyond excited to share that Dragon's Brew is officially launching into Early Access on November 18th, 2026!It's been an incredible journey getting here, from our Kickstarter, through the Alpha and Beta, and all the feedback that's helped us shape the game along the way. We can't thank this community enough for sticking with us through it all.Haven't Tried It Yet?The free demo is still available, it's the perfect way to get a taste of the cafe before launch day!What's Next?We'll be sharing more content leading up to launch, so keep an eye on our socials for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes bits as we get closer to the big day!Thank you for being part of this journey with us, we can't wait for you to finally step behind the counter.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.7.0.1 Patch Notes - 17 September 2026
Minor Features & ChangesThe cafe opening/closing sign can now be accessed from behind the counter.Increased the interaction zones around the customer counter, making them easier to interact with.Shop signs and map tooltips now display opening and closing times in AM/PM format instead of 24-hour time, matching the player's clock.Miniquests that reward an item will now add the reward directly to the player's inventory, as well as unlocking the item in the relevant shop.Added an autosave after adopting a pet, ensuring your new pet is remembered even if you exit the game without saving at the end of the day.Increased the cafe and apartment build zones to include the lower wall spaces.Coffee Bean Seed tooltips and shop information now display both the seed's growing stats and the finished bean's stats.Bug FixesApplied additional save and load fixes to quests requiring interactions with multi…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.7.0.0 - A New Beginning - 11 September 2026
This is a particularly big update for Dragon’s Brew, bringing major changes to progression, the opening experience, and how customers behave in your cafe. Here are three of the biggest changes with this update:The Guild of GamesWelcome to The Black Rook, home of the mysterious Guild of Games... a secretive guild dedicated to the greatest board game masters and collectors!Once you've reached the required cafe level, you'll be able to access The Black Rook by bus. Here, you can donate board games to complete genres and collections, unlocking exclusive Legendary Board Games as rewards!!And who knows... there may even be a few secrets hidden within its ancient walls.A New Intro and Extended DemoWe've completely revamped the opening of Dragon's Brew with a brand-new Act 1, now featuring 60+ quests to create a much richer introduction to the world, characters, and systems before the future ma…
- Check out the Cozy Jobs Simulator Sale we're a part of! - 18 June 2026
Hi everyone! We’re still working hard on the development of Dragon's Brew, but we haven't forgotten about sharing the project with more people. That's why we're glad to let you know that we are part of this year's Cozy Jobs Simulator Sale.If you haven't already, we invite you to take a look at the event; you'll be able to find other projects that might catch your eye.LINK TO THE EVENTSee you in the next one!
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.6.1.0 Patch Notes - 9 June 2026
Minor Features & ChangesThe special day “Kindreds Ember” has been renamed to “Kindreds Light.”Text line height has been increased across popups and general UI panels for improved readability.Player collider size has been slightly increased to reduce issues with clipping and getting stuck in the environment.Seated customers can no longer place orders if the cafe is closed.Collecting crafted items from crafters now only grants the item directly and no longer reopens the crafting UI at the same time.Crafting can now be cancelled, returning all selected ingredients back to the player’s inventory.Shop pet movement and behaviour logic has been improved for smoother interaction and navigation.Bug FixesFixed issues where boardgame bargain bins were not rendering correctly or displaying boardgames properly.Added additional saving and loading safeguards to improve overall data stability.Potential…
- We're thrilled to be part of the Women-Led Games Showcase! - 4 June 2026
Hi everyone! We are incredibly proud to announce that Dragon's Brew is featured in the Women-Led Games Showcase. As a two-person studio, we are thrilled to be part of such a fantastic lineup of games.We also wanted to let you know that we’ve updated the demo with fresh new graphics and customization options, just in case you want to check it out! You can find it on our Steam page.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.6.0.1 Patch Notes - 4 June 2026
Bug FixesImplemented a potential fix for an issue where loading saves created before the 0.6 update could result in missing furniture and item data.Fixed an issue where the player's first quest would not appear in the Journal.Fixed an issue where the Menu Empty notification was ignoring the first quest.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.6.0.0 Patch Notes - 3 June 2026
Main FeaturesBargain Bins have been added to Regal Ruffles, sold by Owen. Players can now sell unwanted boardgames from their collection for 50% of their original purchase price, providing a new way to free up storage space and earn extra money.Pets have arrived in Dragon's Brew! Stray animals will now appear on the 7th and 21st of each month, giving players the opportunity to adopt new companions. A total of 10 pets are available (5 cats and 5 dogs)Character customisation has been significantly expanded with more hair and clothing options and the addition of Facial Features. This update also includes improved player sprites, improved animations, and a brand-new sprint animation.Customers, Town NPCs, and Main Shopkeeper NPCs have all received updated sprites and animations to match the new player character visuals.Demo ChangesLocked shops now feature personal notes from their owners ins…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.4.1 Patch Notes - 14 May 2026
Main FeaturesThe save system has been updated to use a new universal save folder, allowing the demo, playtest, and full game to share the same save structure.Older saves are automatically migrated to the new system, ensuring existing progression remains compatible.Bug FixesFixed an issue where the demo would incorrectly end at 11pm after passing out, regardless of how many demo days remained available.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.4.0 Patch Notes - 11 May 2026
Main FeaturesThe camera system has been significantly improved with enhanced performance optimisation and the addition of pixel-perfect alignment for cleaner visuals and smoother movement.The Save UI has been expanded and improved with the addition of 7 new save slots and 1 dedicated demo save slot, bringing the total to 10 standard save slots plus 1 demo slot.Demo ChangesShop opening and closing times have been disabled in the demo.The demo now spans 2 standard in-game days, giving players more time to explore the world and systems.Demo progression can now be carried over into the main game through a dedicated demo save slot.Minor Features & ChangesAdditional progression gating has been added to the intro tutorial quests to help prevent players from becoming softlocked.The shop system now displays the amount owned for items across all player inventories.Harbour Market now opens to an E…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.3.0 Patch Notes - 22 April 2026
Main FeaturesCustomer Reactions have been added, allowing customers to visually respond to other customers and to their cafe experiences.The Easter Event has now been removed.Categories have been added to Crafter Menus, improving organisation and recipe navigation.Minor Features & ChangesThe new logo has been added to the main menu.Wall tile sprites between King’s Park and Market Square have been updated for better visual distinction.Pinned recipes now persist between sessions.Bug FixesFixed sprite sorting issues affecting ducks and the lighthouse.Added colliders to Ivy Estates plant pots and lighthouse stairs.Fixed an issue where cafe tables were not saving correctly.Thank you for your continued feedback - your reports are helping to shape a stronger experience with every update.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.2.0 Patch Notes - 31 March 2026
Minor Features & ChangesThe Pebblebrook seafront shops have been shifted slightly to better align visually with the player’s cafe.The Monument of Legends has been added to King’s Park in Pebblebrook, displaying the names of Kickstarter backers who pledged at the Master Brewer tier and above.Bug FixesCorrected a spelling issue in Thaddeus’ dialogue, restoring the missing “Y” in the line: “You break the seal, you break the soul. That toaster’s been untouched since '92.”Fixed an issue where Hot Cross Bun sprites appeared small in customer order displays.Fixed collider issues with several buildings in Thistledown where players could walk through or on top of them.Fixed an issue where festive lights were not activating correctly.Updated the description for the boardgame “The Wandering Grimoire”, correcting its effect from Berry Pies to Toffee Brownies.Thank you for your continued feedback -…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.1.0 Patch Notes - 20 March 2026
Minor Features & ChangesKing Eggbert and his shop "Bring Me Eggs!" has been added to Kings Park in Pebblebrook (available for a limited time for the Easter event).Chocolate Eggs have been added for players to find and bring to King Eggbert to trade in his shop (available for a limited time for the Easter event).New ItemsThe first collectable dragon egg furniture item "Luminara, Dragon of Spring" has been added to the "Bring Me Eggs!" shop (available for a limited time for the Easter event).Hot Cross Buns have been added (available for a limited time for the Easter event). Chocolate Eggs introduced as a new currency, redeemable at the "Bring Me Eggs!" Shop (available for a limited time for the Easter event).Bug FixesFixed an issue where placed Arcade Machines were not saving and loading correctly.Fixed an issue where Arcade Tickets in the player inventory were not saving and loading corr…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.0.1 Patch Notes - 19 March 2026
Bug FixesFixed an issue where player saves with a level of bronze or above where skipping the Pie Case recipe unlock on bronze
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.5.0.0 Patch Notes - 18 March 2026
Main Features Town NPCs have been improved with enhanced pathfinding and new behaviours, including interacting with other NPCs, loitering, and engaging with shops.Customer NPCs now feature improved navigation, allowing them to move more naturally between the board game shelf and tables.A foundational NPC Friendship System has been introduced, featuring 4 friendship levels that can be progressed through regular interaction and gifting preferred recipes and board games.This system includes:Additional dialogue for all NPCsThe ability to gift items starting at Friendship Level 2At Friendship Level 4, NPCs will occasionally call the player and reward a special recipeA total of 223 new lines of dialogue have been added to Pebblebrook NPCs, along with a new chat interaction option.All main NPCs have received updated portraits and new sprites for improved visual consistency.A new shop, Twilight…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.4.4.0 Patch Notes - 2 February 2026
Minor Features & ChangesContext prompts, notifications, and customer orders now feature subtle bobbing animations to improve visibility.Decor and/or rugs from the following furniture sets have received visual updates and refinements: Celestial, Country, Enchanted, Gambit, Retro, Royal, and Vintage.Helpful tips have been added to the loading screen.Tooltips have been added to the town map, displaying shop names, what they sell or offer, and their opening and closing times.Quest popups are now collapsible, preventing new quests from pushing older ones off-screen.An automated reminder phone call will now play on the morning of each special day or event, ensuring players don’t miss out.A confirmation popup has been added when deleting save files to prevent accidental loss.Rain particles have been adjusted with reduced size and opacity for a more realistic look.Categories in Harbour Market h…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.4.3.0 Patch Notes - 9 January 2026
Minor Features & ChangesAn alert popup has been added above the menu to notify players whenever it is empty. All customer orders now appear in a popup speech bubble, improving visibility.Mysterious and ominous phone calls have been replaced with lighter, more motivational messages.A Hide Pinned Recipes button has been added to the HUD, located next to the existing Hide Quest button.Trees now feature subtle sway and wind effects, adding life and atmosphere to outdoor areas.Tooltips have been added to shop items.Missing ingredients are now greyed out in Pinned recipes.BalancingShop opening and closing times have been adjusted to improve availability:Harbour Market: Opening hours changed from 7am – 6pm to 6am – 8pmGamekeeper’s Gambit: Opening hours changed from 11am – 9pm to 8am – 8pmBug FixesCorrected “Effects” to “Affects” in boardgame skill descriptions.Fixed an issue where players coul…
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.4.2.2 Patch Notes - 22 December 2025
Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Thistledown entry pointer for the quest “Power Up Your Brew” would not clear after completing the quest.Fixed an issue where Red and Blue House Deeds would not appear in the Ivy Estates shop.Fixed an issue where crafting machines were not pulling coffee beans from kitchen storage when crafting.Implemented a potential fix for an issue where crafting with espresso could pull through incorrect item names.
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.4.2.1 Patch Notes - 19 December 2025
Bug FixesFixed an issue where festive items would appear as white boxes in the inventory
- Dragons Brew Beta 0.4.2.0 Patch Notes - 19 December 2025
Minor Features & ChangesThe crafting progress bar now only displays as complete once crafting has actually finished.Ingredients stored in the kitchen storage chest can now be used towards crafting recipes in all crafters.Quest descriptions for “Tasty Discoveries” and “Unlocking Fun” have been updated with clearer request and tip information.Additional directional arrows have been added to select quests to better guide players to their objectives.The Demo Controls Guide has been updated to reflect the latest player menu inputs.x3 new festive recipes added for the festive event! Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Thistledown return bus service ended at 6pm, potentially leaving players stranded with no way home.Fixed a bug where upgrading boardgames could consume multiple upgrade items instead of only the one placed in the slot.Fixed an issue where Ivy Estates house deeds for sale could res…
