- Early Access Patch 1.1.4 - 17 August 2026
Hello again, everyone! We've got another small bug-fixing patch today.The main fix included in this patch is a fix for the Fallen Dog evidence spawning system. Before, there was a rare chance that evidence wouldn't spawn correctly. To put it simply, I discovered that this was happening in very rare instances where there was technically space for an object to spawn, but there was part of a static mesh directly above the spawn point. This edge case wasn't accounted for in my original code, and because of it, the old spawning method for the evidence would fail repeatedly. This should now be completely fixed, and you should hopefully never be unable to find evidence again!I've included a few other small fixes in this patch, which are all the most commonly mentioned ones from the in-game bug reporter. Keep using that feature to report issues! The full patch notes can be found below, as alway…
- Early Access Patch 1.1.3 - 15 August 2026
Hello again, everyone! Today's patch is a smaller one that comes with some much needed fixes and changes.The main focus of this patch was a rework of the tutorial level. This has been an ongoing change, and it was nearly ready in time for Patch 1.1.2, but I decided to push it off a bit so I could focus on finishing the supplies overhaul. In many ways, the new tutorial level is the same as it always has been. Most of the playable content remains the same, save for a few small tweaks to the Fallen Dog section that should hopefully make it clear to new players what to expect from the Fetch game mode. Beyond this, pop-ups in the tutorial level look much better than before. For pop-ups in moments of high tension, such as when encountering the Entities, or for pop-ups in high volume areas like in the Home Base, the game will pause for a moment to allow the player to read before continuing. Af…
- Early Access Patch 1.1.2 - 13 August 2026
Hello again, everyone! Early Access Patch 1.1.2 is finally here!This patch includes an overhaul to the interaction system and Fetch mode's supplies system.In the original Fetch mode, there were only five supply items to find, with each contributing one point to the quota. Now, you will be able to find over 50 unique items, with more coming in the future! When an item spawns, it will be given a random quota value from within a range. For common items like canned food, lower quota values will appear more often than higher ones. You might find a can of corn worth one quota point, or a bottle of medicine worth four. Each new category of supplies—food, medicine, resources, and recreation—have several items ranging in spawning frequency from common to rare, so keep an eye out for more valuable supplies on your Expedition! Additionally, you will now find buried supplies scattered around the ma…
- Early Access Patch 1.1.1 - 20 July 2026
Hello again, everyone! After spending a week or so on the Test Branch, Patch 1.1.1 is finally ready for release! This patch brings a new Progression Pass, called Concrete Jungle, and it's available to you for no extra cost. The pass contains 50 levels of new cosmetic content, including the first wave of skins for ROV-R the robot dog and some new models for the squeaky toy. I think everyone will find something they like in this pass!The new Endless Fetch game mode is based on the Fetch mode you've become used to over the past few months. When finishing an Expedition in Endless Fetch, however, you will continue on to another instead of returning to the lobby. Each subsequent Expedition will be harder than the last, and will require more resources and objectives to complete your Quota. From the lobby, you can choose to play Endless Fetch on a single map repeatedly, or have the game select…
- Early Access Patch 1.1.0 - 22 June 2026
Early Access Patch 1.1.0Hello again, everyone!The game’s 1.1.0 patch was looking like a big one, so I’ve decided to release it in two parts! This first half includes the new map I talked about in my previous update posts, as well as a number of other new additions. The map isn’t completely finished (some locations may look a little empty of decorative meshes or even buildings) but it’s 100% playable! Your early feedback will help shape the map further.In the last few weeks, I also spent a lot of time optimizing the game’s textures and meshes. This has resulted in a much lower overall install size (accounting for the increase the new map would’ve had on the old install size) without a noticeable difference in quality! The next half of the patch, which I plan to release soon, will include even more features and fixes, including a few new playable breeds and a Progression Pass with new unl…
- Early Access Patch 1.0.9 - 4 June 2026
FeaturesAdded Drone toolDrone follows player around and has a permanent flashlightCan be used to fight Wraiths more easily in solo matches Drone collision is disabled for testing purposesAdded in-game bug/feedback report system using F7 keyAdded in-game patch notes to main menuAdded current Build ID to menu headers for version checksBalancingWraith values tweaked to account for the new Drone toolDamage from light reduced (100 health points)Drone light -> 8 points per second (12.5 seconds to kill)Normal flashlight -> 5 points per second (20 seconds to kill)Light sources can be stackedRemoved gradual healing effect when out of light beamsBase running speed increased very slightlyIncreased number of starting flashlights to 4Reduced fuse dispenser cooldown timer3 minutes -> 1.5 minutesFixesImproved reliability of Fallen Dog evidence and collar spawnsOut-of-bounds "Go Home" pop-up will now d…
- Early Access Patch 1.0.9 - Beta Branch - 3 June 2026
Hello again, everyone! Today's patch has been published to the public_beta branch. If you'd like to test out the new content, you can do so by right clicking the game in your Steam library, then Properties, then Game Versions & Betas, and then selecting the public_beta branch. After some testing, I will of course be releasing the patch on the main branch. Additionally, in the next week or so, I will be releasing a preview of the game's next map! If you are a member of my Discord community, you may have already seen some sneak peaks of the new map, but if you aren't, here's a screenshot!As always, thank you for your support and feedback. I'll see you soon with another update!FeaturesAdded Drone toolDrone follows player around and has a permanent flashlightCan be used to fight Wraiths more easily in solo matches Drone collision is disabled for testing purposesAdded in-game bug/feedback re…
- Early Access Patch 1.0.8 - 24 May 2026
Hello everyone!Today's patch is a small one, and fixes some issues introduced in yesterday's patch. A larger patch will be releasing next week, so keep an eye out for that one. Thank you!Full Patch NotesFixed soft lock with new Fallen Dog objectiveFixed issue where Fallen Dog evidence can spawn in some unreachable locationsFixed issue where turning speed wouldn't update after uncrouching with Toggle Crouch enabled
- Early Access Patch 1.0.7 - 23 May 2026
Hello everyone! After a week of visiting family, I am back to working on the game full-time. This patch contains mostly bug fixes, but I've thrown in something new that should be exciting and fun, too!Fallen DogPatch 1.0.7 brings a new gameplay objective to Fetch, called Fallen Dog. Those of you who played the new tutorial level will find this objective familiar. Using a brand new scent type in Scent Mode, investigate your territory to find evidence of your fallen dog companion's last known location. Fallen Dog scent trails will lead you to the general location of a piece of evidence, and your immediate area will need to be explored to find it. Here's a tip—evidence will glow yellow in Scent Mode!Each collected piece of evidence will lead you to another, with up to three total pieces of evidence being required depending on your selected difficulty level. Eventually, you will be lead str…
- Early Access Patch 1.0.6 - 11 May 2026
Reworked the Wraith Entity typeWraiths that remain in a flashlight's beam long enough will dieSix seconds of continuous light will kill itWill heal at 1/10 of that speed when not in the lightWraith will become stunned when hit by the flashlight's beamMovement speed momentarily lowered when stunnedBrief cooldown after exiting light beam before next stun can take placeShrieks upon each successful stunTo compensate, Wraith sprinting speed has been increased slightlyAdded momentum conservation for dropped itemsItems can now be thrown by moving/swinging the dog's head before dropping themUpdated tutorial information about WraithsFixed bug where placing item on the platform multiple times locks progression in the tutorial levelFixed crouch camera zoom being applied to all players instead of just the crouching playerImproved code that caused crashes for some playersFixed various meshes not pro…
- Early Access Patch 1.0.4 - 9 May 2026
Improved consistency of objectives spawning correctly with higher player countsImproved behavior of scent trailsLifetime after exiting Scent Mode increasedScent trail movement speed increasedRaised scent trail height to mitigate issue of spawning undergroundTrails now spawn ahead of the dog's nose instead of at the root boneMassively optimized Alpine's textures and meshes for better performanceImproved the robot dog's pathingCollision of storage bag disabled for more consistent navigationIncreased Fetch time limit to 45 minutes (previously 40 minutes)Fixed bug where crouch breaks occasionally if not using Toggle CrouchFixed bug where sprinting could be activated while sniffing when using Toggle SniffImproved lobby menu reliability after restarting or returning to the lobbyTweaked some tutorial text
- Early Access Patch 1.0.3 - 8 May 2026
Tutorial level addedCovers the basics of the Fetch game modeToggle crouch and toggle sniff addedIncreased controller look sensitivityFixed broken collision box on Shiba InuMore small optimizations to all maps
- Early Access Patch 1.0.2 - 7 May 2026
Fixed issues relating to fuses and towersFuses will more consistently respawn at the home baseTimer on the fuse dispenser's screen now displays properlyFixed respawning and dog collar issuesDropped dog collars can no longer be duplicatedRespawned dogs will spawn with proper meshes and skinsRespawned dogs can see their HUD and interact with itemsTweaked Entity behaviorWraiths have been significantly nerfedSight radius and lose sight radius reducedMax running speed reducedEntity investigation locations will update more regular as they hear new soundsImproved consistency of Entities attacking from behindImproved robot dog companionPlayer can now send the robot homeIf bag has items, the robot will drop them off and returnOtherwise, it will return to its original position and stayUpon noticing the followed player's death, the robot will return homeSpectating after death has been fixedAdded H…
- Early Access Update 1.0.1 - 6 May 2026
Fixed radio towers not acting properlyFixed scent trails not spawning or movingScent trail on Alpine raised slightly to account for snow accumulationUpdated the How To Play screen and added to Main Menu and Lobby MenuA full tutorial level is being worked onMade the graphics settings menu actually do something againFixed collars not spawning on lobby dogsFixed some dog breeds not spawning properly in-gameStopped Entities from spawning in the Explore game modeImproved lighting conditions on all mapsYou can now actually see at night. I may add challengingly dark maps back in the future as an option.Lowered lantern brightness on AlpineFixed some collision issues on several mapsGeneral performance improvements and optimizations
