- Patch Notes v0.13.017 - 6 September 2026
# ImprovementsPhone collision points with ceilings no longer have friction, making Flippy less likely to get stuck.All levels (Storm Drain, Cardboard Fort, Playground) received multiple (17) minor level design improvements.
- Progress Bar Update & Next Fest Tournament Winners - 1 July 2026
New Feature: Progress BarA new progress bar makes it easy to see how far you have climbed (or fallen) and how much of the journey is still ahead.The Next Fest Tournament Has EndedThe limited-time Candyland tournament has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who competed, pushed for faster times, and climbed to the top!The exclusive Candyland level has now been removed following the end of the event.Tournament WinnersThe tournament winners have earned a permanent place in the Hall of Champions, with new statues celebrating their victories.League A winner - idrewthat League B winner - Blannk League C winner - SleipnirSmaller ChangesThis update also includes minor level adjustments, bug fixes, and general improvements.
- Steam Next Fest - Climb to Candyland! - 15 June 2026
Steam Next Fest is here, and Flipping Is Hard Demo is joining the climb!For the next 2 weeks, you can play the demo and try a fresh part of the game: a brand-new Candyland section that has never been shown before.Candyland may look sweet, but don’t trust it. Expect:Cozy rage climbingSolo and co-op chaosBig fallsCoin Collectables and Sweet Cake at the endThis is a great time to chill with your homies, jump into the demo together, and see how far you can get before someone screams.
- Patch Notes v0.11 - 30 April 2026
FeaturesAdded a new Ping System. Middle click to place a ping that other players can see.Added Beacons for multiplayer recovery when players get separated over long distances.Added Flipping is Chill game mode. Adds checkpoints.Added some new skins ImprovementsReduced build sizeBuffed HelpBeamImproved multiplayer and speedrunner flow. Multiplayer restart is more reliable, and the timer now starts only after any player presses a movement key.Made multiple minor improvements. BugfixesPotentially fixed tutorial videos on some older devices.
- Patch Notes v0.10.0 - 14 March 2026
FeaturesNew Realign feature for rotating on the Z axisNew Streamer Mode for streamersImprovementsImproved Flippy physicsAdjusted all levelsRemoved Charm area (your current charm state will now be stuck forever)
- Flipping Is Hard — DEV GreyBox Playtest | March 13–16 - 5 March 2026
The Flipping Is Hard Playtest is happening March 13 - 16!We've been cooking, and it's time for you to taste it. This playtest features ~2 hours of gameplay packed with 20+ never-before-seen mechanics and obstacles. ⚠️ A note before you dive in: this is a DEV GreyBox Playtest. ⚠️ That means the focus is entirely on testing pure mechanics and feel - don't expect polished art. What you'll find is raw and unfinished, but the gameplay? That's what we're here to test.Haven't requested Steam Playtest access yet? Hit "Request Access" on our Steam page - don't miss your spot! See you on March 13th. Happy Flipping! - The FIH Team
- Patch Notes v0.9.18 - 20 February 2026
FeaturesSlightly reworked the hardest Level 1 areaImprovementsSlight physics improvement (walls are less sticky, less getting stuck at random points, preparation for more improvements)
- Big Demo Update v0.9.15 - 7 February 2026
Performance OverhaulWe've been working hard behind the scenes to make Flipping Is Hard run smoother than ever. This update brings major performance improvements across the board. Expect faster load times, less stuttering, and an overall snappier experience. Whether you're speedrunning or taking your time, the game should feel noticeably better.Now Available in 9 LanguagesFlipping Is Hard is going global! The game has been fully localized into 9 languages, making it accessible to players all around the world. Menus, dialogue, and UI have all been translated so you can enjoy the full experience in your preferred language.2 New In-Phone MinigamesYour in-game phone just got a whole lot more fun with two brand new minigames to play between flips:- Floppy Road: Inspired by Crossy Roads and Frogger, hop your way across busy roads and trains. Simple to pick up, tough to master.- Fanaconda: A tw…
- Patch Notes v0.9.14 - 21 January 2026
# Features- Slightly reworked Miss Elephants House (Level 1)
- Patch Notes v0.9.13 - 8 January 2026
Improvements- Remove Christmas 2025 snow area- Add Booster Pads to Mr. Elephants House hole/Readjust area- Add Booster Pad to Cardboard Fort Long Jump area- Change Flippy Bird minigame location- Playground Muddy is now slightly easier- Playground Ladder/Logs area is now slightly easier- Playground Colorful rock climb area is now slightly easier
- Patch Notes v0.9.10 - 18 December 2025
NewAdded Agent00 streamer billboardImprovementsCombine some Muddy dialogue linesIncrease timeout duration 5s -> 6s (helps for slower devices when connecting to the game)BugfixesFix analytics on multiplayer getting corrupt (can't improve the game as the basic anonymous data is invalid due to our error)
- Patch Notes v0.9.9 - 14 December 2025
ImprovementsSwap Grandma and BestFriend speaker callersAdd additional logs on crashes (game version, menu button presses) BugfixesFix players getting stuck in Loading when opening the gameFix Plonk challenge stone blocking movement
- Flipping Is Hard Demo Speedrun Competition - 8 December 2025
We’re hosting a 7-day Any% speedrun competition for the Flipping is Hard demo, and the fastest players will share $1000 USD. PRIZESThe competition has 3 stagesFastest time on Day 1 gets $150Fastest time at the end of Day 3 gets $250Fastest time at the end of Day 7 gets $600ADDITIONAL REWARDS • Top 3 players get a custom skin • Top 100 get a permanent leaderboard slot and Speedrunner skin • Anyone who submits a valid run gets the Demo Event skin EVENT DATES Starts: Dec 12 at 10 AM PST Ends: Dec 19 at 10 AM PST USEFUL LINKS Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YIEY2hoBc32hQGT4zQUv5XYJZvgZyw_fHaiWAFtlF5g/edit?usp=sharing Submit your run: https://www.speedrun.com/Flipping_Is_Hard Join our Discord to learn more! Good luck and have fun!
- Playtest Finished! Thank You for 3,000 Players! - 26 November 2025
Thank You for an Incredible Playtest!Our Flipping Is Hard Playtest has officially wrapped up, and… wow. Just wow.Over the past few days, more than 3,000 of you jumped in, flipped, climbed, fell, recovered, and helped us shape this chaotic little adventure. We honestly never expected numbers like these — it’s absolutely crazy in the best way.Your feedback has been insanely valuable. From bug reports to level insights to the things that made you laugh (or rage), every bit of it is helping us polish the game into something truly special. The team is already deep in fixing, tweaking, and smoothing out all the kinks you discovered.And for those who didn’t get a chance to join the playtest, no worries! The public demo is coming on December 12th!We’re taking everything we learned from this playtest to make it the best experience possible.Thank you again for the unbelievable support. We can’t w…
- Sign-Up Now For Closed Playtesting! - 17 November 2025
The Flipping is Hard Playtest launches on November 22! We’re excited to join the Winter OTK Games Expo, and everyone who requests access will be automatically let in when the event starts.When does it start?The playtest unlocks together with Winter OTK on:12:00 PM PT 3:00 PM ET 21:00 CET 22:00 EETHow to join the playtestVisit the Flipping is Hard Steam pageClick the green Request Access buttonWhen Winter OTK begins on Nov 22, you’ll get instant accessStart flipping (and falling)What’s inside the playtest?• Early game areas • Updated visuals • New physics and controls polish • Fresh narrator lines • A small but real chance of losing 40 minutes of progress (oops)Your feedback mattersWe’d love to hear what you think. Join our Discord, report bugs, and help us polish the game before release.Thanks for supporting the project, and see you on November 22!
