- We Heard Your Feedback: Progression Improvements Are Now Live! - 2 July 2026
Hello everyone! We’ve been carefully reading your feedback after the latest update, especially the negative reviews and comments about progression, item search, and lack of clear guidance. We understand the main issue: some required items are too hard to find, and in several cases the game does not explain clearly enough where players should go next or what they should be looking for. This can make progression feel confusing instead of exciting, especially in the later stages of the game. Today’s patch is focused on improving this experience. We will continue reading your feedback and improving the update step by step. Thank you to everyone who took the time to explain what felt frustrating. It helps us understand exactly where the experience needs to be improved. What’s changing in today’s patch: Progression and Item Search Improvements We’ve added hints for all required Receiver items…
- 💰 Welcome to Las Veganos! - 25 June 2026
🚨 Update 1.1 is NOW LIVE!The wait is over. Our biggest update so far has officially arrived on the main branch!This update completely changes the way you progress through the game and brings a huge amount of new content to explore.Here's what's waiting for you:🏙️ Las VeganosA brand new city packed with NPCs, secrets, dangerous enemies, a marketplace, hidden artifacts, breakable loot crates, cosmetics, and plenty of places to explore.🔧 Completely Reworked ProgressionUnlocking new tiers is no longer just about grinding resources. You'll now need to discover special components hidden throughout the world, making exploration a core part of progression.⛏️ Wi-Fi ShovelFinish the main game to unlock the legendary Wi Fi Shovel. A completely unique late game tool with its own mechanics, visual effects, combat abilities, and the new "Perfectionist" challenge.🗺️ Mine ExpansionThe mine has grow…
- Play Update 1.1 Early on the Experimental Branch! - 8 June 2026
Hello, spotters! Update 1.1 is now available in the Experimental Branch on Steam. This has turned into a truly massive update, bringing a huge amount of new content, mechanics, improvements, and fixes to the game. While we've already completed extensive internal testing and haven't encountered any critical issues on our end, a release of this size needs as much real-world testing as possible before it moves to the main branch.That's why we're opening the Experimental Branch to everyone who wants to jump in early, explore the new content, and help us put the finishing touches on the update.You can find the full patch notes below.What you need to know:All content is already included: The experimental version contains absolutely all the innovations planned for the upcoming official update.The choice is yours: If you want a stable gameplay experience, we recommend staying on the main branch…
- DEV BLOG #2 - 25 May 2026
We’ve continued actively expanding the world of the game, and today we want to share more details about the new mechanics, locations, improvements, and content the team has been working on over the past month. This is one of the biggest updates so far, and it significantly changes the feeling of progression, exploration, and endgame content. A New Approach to Repairing the ReceiverThe Receiver is no longer unlocked simply by spending resources.Players will need to truly explore the world in order to restore it. Repairing it will require special parts scattered across different locations. Some are hidden behind puzzles, others are tied to quests or dangerous areas.We wanted the Receiver restoration process to feel more atmospheric and meaningful, like a real adventure instead of just another grind. Welcome to Las VeganosOne of the biggest additions in this update is the fully realized ci…
- 🚀 A Big Update Is Coming This May - 2 May 2026
🚨 Hello Spotters! 🚨We’ve been a bit quieter lately, but all our focus has been on the major May patch. Work hasn’t stopped for a single day.We’ve already spent about three weeks on this update, and there are roughly three more weeks to go.This patch will bring a significant expansion of the content we talked about in the latest devblog. Even if you’ve already completed the game, there will be a reason to come back and play it again.We’re here. We’re working.Buckle up! 🚀
- ⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.5 is now available on Steam - 21 April 2026
⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.5 is now available on Steam This update delivers a major performance overhaul with global map optimization and critical fixes for save data and achievements. This update also refines core gameplay mechanics, adds automated crash reporting, and introduces tactical improvements like AI-powered turret defense against UFOs.Data Safety: Fixed a critical issue where save files could be corrupted or deleted under certain conditions.Global Optimization: Conducted a full revision of the entire map, significantly reducing the load on both CPU and GPU.Automated Crash Reports: Added a crash reporting system — error reports and game crashes are now automatically sent to the developers for immediate analysis.Localization: Improved and corrected various translations and language-related issues.UI Improvements: Enhanced multiple aspects of the user interface for a smoother player experien…
- UPDATE 1.0.4.4 is now available on Steam - 14 April 2026
We continue to actively work on the game and carefully read your feedback. Thank you for helping us make it better. In this update, we focused on the core gameplay feel: reworked stamina, improved progression, and removed a number of frustrating issues.Stamina Rebalance: A complete overhaul of the stamina system (based on yesterday’s discussion).Motion Sickness Fixes: Added toggles to disable weapon and camera sway. Updated the ground shader to help players better distinguish between floor and ceiling.Escape Issue: Fixed an issue where players could not exit the terminal using the Escape key.Economy: We increased the amount of gold in certain layers during Tier 2/3/4 so the game feels less grindy.Progression: We have overhauled the upgrade tree to ensure that every improvement is as useful as possible at specific stages of the game. To achieve this, we’ve redistributed several technolog…
- DEV BLOG #1 - 14 April 2026
Greetings, miners! It’s been nearly a week since launch, and we have officially surpassed 4,000 concurrent players. This is entirely your achievement! We’ve been spending a lot of time analyzing Steam reviews and Discord discussions. This launch has provided us with a massive amount of data, and today we want to have an honest conversation about the future direction of the game.Fixing the Balance: From Grind to Exploration We want to dedicate this section to a deep dive into game balance. The main takeaway from your feedback is that the game’s pacing noticeably "stalls" at Tier 3. We’ve seen that from this stage onward, progression turns into an exhausting resource grind, which was never our original intent. Unfortunately, because of the heavy focus on mining, many players miss out on unique underground rooms and available content simply because they aren't aware of them.Our goal for th…
- UPDATE 1.0.4.3 and some news from us! - 11 April 2026
Hello Spotters! Welcome UPDATE 1.0.4.3 and some news from us.This release week has been incredibly intense and exciting for us, even if a bit sleepless. Your support inspires us to keep making the game better and more fun! Starting next week, we begin work on a content patch, so get ready to play through the game again, haha.We’ve reviewed your feedback and can confirm that you’ll be able to travel to the city of LAS VEGANOS by car and explore it on foot. What exactly you’ll be doing there will remain a mystery for now. Repairing the receiver will now require not only resources but also repair parts, which you’ll need to find or earn by completing tasks. After finishing the game, we’ve also decided to reward you with a special Wi-Fi shovel, which will unlock a unique mission for the president. And this is just the beginning of our plans. Stay tuned, there’s more to come!We’re wrapping u…
- ⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.4 is now live! - 9 April 2026
⚠️ UPDATE 1.0.4 is now availableTechnical optimization and critical bug fixesIn this update, we implemented a forced data refresh system on load. Now all balance changes are applied correctly both when starting a “New Game” and when loading existing saves.Critical fixes and navigationSpawn point: Fixed an issue where the player could spawn at a random location on the map. You will now always spawn near your bed when loading.Save safety: Fixed a problem where the player could get locked behind a door in the “Horror” zone after loading.Door passwords: Fixed a bug where the bunker entrance door password would reset after player death.Hints: Added a pop-up notification for the password received from the repaired receiver.Exploit fixes and world logicTime freeze: Fixed a critical issue that allowed players to permanently stop time in the world using teleportation.Laser trap: Fixed a bug wher…
- ⚠️ Critical HOTFIX for 1.0.3 is live! ⚠️ - 8 April 2026
⚠️ Critical HOTFIX for 1.0.3 is now live!Weapon overheating was not decreasing, fixed Note: If you still have this issue, it’s 100% caused by old cached game data. There are a few ways to fix it: make sure you have downloaded the hotfix, try purchasing any upgrade in the terminal, and if that doesn’t help, reinstalling the game will definitely resolve it.
- ⚠️ Small Update 1.0.3 is now live - 8 April 2026
⚠️Small Update 1.0.3 is now liveNavigation Improvements & Gameplay FixesNavigation & WorldWorld Hints: We’ve added notes at key points of interest. These notes will help you orient yourself and provide guidance on which direction to head next.Bunker Lid: Removed the non-functional handle hole on the bunker lid. This element previously misled many players and caused confusion when trying to open the passage.Equipment & GadgetsResource Vacuum: Fixed a bug with the vacuum upgrade. It should now correctly pull in and pick up all types of items.Tesla Cannon: Resolved an issue where the Tesla Cannon was not functioning correctly when paired with the AI Chip.Balance & DifficultyEasy Mode: To make the experience more accessible for newcomers, we have doubled (x2) the Base HP when playing on Easy difficulty.We keep working!
- ⚠️ PATCH 1.0.2 is live! - 8 April 2026
⚠️ PATCH 1.0.2 is live!Important announcement and first fixesFriends, we’re thrilled! Together, we’ve reached 3,500 concurrent players. Thank you so much for your engagement and incredible support on launch day!We already have big plans for the game’s future, but this month will be fully dedicated to bug fixing and balance polishing, so that each of you can fully enjoy what’s already there. As soon as we’re confident the game runs smoothly and players are satisfied, we’ll release a detailed devblog outlining our future plans.We’re also open to your ideas! Share your suggestions in the community, we’ll review each of them as a potential addition to our development roadmap.Inventory & StaminaInventory Capacity: Rebalanced all upgrades starting from Tier 2. Bag capacity bonuses are now significantly higher.Energy & Drills: Rebalanced all stamina upgrades, drills now consume less energy.Not…
- ⚠️ PATCH 1.0.1 is live! - 7 April 2026
⚠️ PATCH 1.0.1 is live!Fixed an issue where your own drone could destroy your baseAdded a save file check: the game now detects demo saves and prevents launching the full game from themThe easiest difficulty level is now even easierYou can now exit the turret using the B button on a controllerReduced energy consumption for drills, so you’ll need to use the refrigerator less often✨ Please restart Steam to update the gameWe continue working on further improvements and polishing.We would be very grateful if you leave a review on Steam, it’s very important to us and helps us a lot. Cheers ❤️
- ⚠️ Important Notice – Crash Issue on New Intel Core Ultra CPUs (NPU) - 7 April 2026
Hey everyone!We’ve identified a crash issue affecting players using new-generation CPUs with NPU (Neural Processing Unit).❗ What’s happeningIf your processor includes an NPU (Intel AI Boost), our game may crash on launch.This is due to incompatibility with Unreal Engine 5.7, as this technology is still very new. 🛠 Temporary workaroundTo play the game, please disable the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in your system settings. How-To FIX: Right click START MENU button bottom left, choose Device Manager. Go to Neural Processors section , right click the Intel (R) AI Boost object, and choose disable. Now Reboot to take effect. 🔍 Affected CPUs (examples)This may affect Intel Core Ultra series, including:Intel Core Ultra 5 (125H, 135H, etc.)Intel Core Ultra 7 (155H, 165H, etc.)Intel Core Ultra 9 (185H, 275HX, etc.)Other Core Ultra (Series 1 & 2) processors with NPU📌 StatusWe are currently in…
- ⚠️ If You Played the Demo, Please Start a New Game! - 7 April 2026
🚨 Critical Save Issue 🚨We’ve identified a critical bug affecting players who previously played the demo version of the game.If you purchased the full version, your old demo save may still be present. Continuing the game using this save can lead to multiple serious bugs and broken gameplay.❗ Please DO NOT load or continue from your demo save!To avoid issues, you must start a New Game to properly overwrite the old save file.We are actively working right now to resolve this issue for new players.Thank you for your understanding and support!For urgent questions, join our Discord or comment below 💛Cheers!🐾The Puppyroar Team
- Doomsday Has Arrived. The Spotter Is Out Now. - 7 April 2026
🚨 Doomsday Has Arrived. The Spotter Is Out Now.It’s time.After everything you’ve seen, played, and tested, The Spotter: Dig or Die is officially live on Steam. Doomsday is here, and the gas station is no longer just your responsibility in theory. It’s yours now for real.From this moment on, it’s up to you to hold the line.You’ll dig deep during the day, chasing resources, upgrades, and that one more risky run that always seems like a good idea at the time. And when night falls, you’ll defend what you’ve built against waves of mutants that absolutely do not care about your plans. Somewhere in between, you’ll try to repair the receiver and restore the signal, because that message you’re waiting for might be the last hope anyone has left.⭐ Why Your Steam Review Matters Right NowIf you jump in and enjoy your time with the game, we’d really appreciate it if you left a Steam review.We say th…
- 🔎 Release Date Reveal! - 26 March 2026
🔎 We’ve Been Waiting for This Too...Not just you. For weeks, we’ve been seeing your messages, comments, and questions about the release date everywhere. And every single time, we wanted to answer. Really. But we had to hold it back just a little longer, even when it was getting harder and harder not to 😅✨ Now We Can Finally Share It!We’re incredibly happy to finally be at this point. The release is very close! It honestly feels a bit surreal to say that out loud and to share this moment with all of you after everything that’s happened along the way.Take a closer look at the new trailer below… the date is in there 👇🧤 Thank YouThis game didn’t come together on its own. Your feedback, your time, your support, your curiosity all of it helped shape what The Spotter is today. We’re genuinely grateful that you’ve been part of this journey with us.In the meantime, the demo is still availabl…
- Get your shovels ready, guys! - 21 March 2026
Cheers!🐾The Puppyroar Team
- Developer Blog #2 - 17 March 2026
Greetings, Spotters!It’s been exactly one month since the launch of our demo, and the results have left us absolutely speechless. We knew that working in the mines wouldn't be easy, but we didn't expect our community to be so united and active.Some statistics that shocked us:35,000 unique players descended into the depths in just one month.We’ve officially crossed the 50,000 Wishlists mark! This is a huge milestone for our small team, and we can't thank you enough.A 95% Positive Rating, this is your trust rating, which we value above all else.2,000 completed feedback forms. Friends, this is incredible! More than 5% of you didn’t just play, you took the time to help us make the game better.We have carefully studied every single message. Initially, our plan for the final weeks before release was focused on simple polishing. But seeing your passion, we’ve made a decision: we are expanding…
