- v1.1.3 - Steam Deck, Saves & Building Improvements - 2 September 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.3 is live! This one brings a big batch of improvements to Steam Deck and gamepad support, save safety, UI navigation, building, fishing balance, and map exploration. Map & ExplorationIncreased the size of the minimap.Discoverable locations and points of interest now appear as question marks on the map until you find them.Removed minimap zoom to keep navigation simpler and more consistent. Gamepad & Steam DeckImproved overall gamepad support.Improved Steam Deck compatibility.Added a virtual keyboard for easier text input.Improved navigation between UI elements with a gamepad.Updated static input prompts so they now display your current keybind instead of fixed prompts like Press "E".Input prompts now properly adapt to keyboard, gamepad, and Steam Deck controls.Fixed an issue where Left Click could accidentally be assigned while rebinding controls by adding a…
- v1.1.2.2 - Fishing Polish - 21 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.2.2 is live! This is a small fishing-focused patch with a few visual, audio, balance, and animation improvements. ImprovementsUpdated the position of the UI that appears after catching a fish and made a few small visual improvements.Fishing animations now work while your penguin is sitting.Fishing reel sounds are now properly controlled by the SFX volume setting.Updated fishing rod prices.FixesFixed an issue where the fishing rod could sometimes disappear. Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird while fishing, let us know and we’ll keep polishing!
- v1.1.2.1 - Fishing Display Fixes - 20 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.2.1 is live! This is a small patch focused on a few multiplayer fishing display issues. Fixes & ImprovementsFixed an issue where players joining a session later could not see the fishing rods of players who were already in the room.Fixed an issue where caught fish could not be properly shown to other players.Penguins now hold their caught fish above their heads, making it much easier to show off your latest catch to everyone around you. Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird, let us know and we’ll keep polishing!
- v1.1.2 - Fishing Overhaul - 20 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.2 is live! This is one of our biggest fishing updates yet, bringing new fishing rods, fish traits, mastery progression, new animations, legendary fish QTEs, inventory improvements, localization updates, and plenty of fixes across the game. Fishing System & New MechanicsAdded several new fishing rods designed for different fish types and playstyles, including the Deep Sea Rod, Fast Rod, Lucky Rod, Monster Hunter Rod, Collector Rod, and more.Each fishing rod now has its own strengths, including differences in catch speed, depth capability, and power.Added a new Fish Trait system. Fish can now have unique characteristics that affect things like movement speed, resistance, and depth.Added a new Fishing Mastery system that progresses as you continue catching fish.Added a new timing and reflex-based QTE minigame for catching Legendary fish and massive sea creature…
- v1.1.1 - Fishing Tweaks - 18 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.1 is live! This is a small fishing-focused patch with a few balance and quality-of-life improvements. Fishing ImprovementsReduced the movement range of Epic and Legendary fish, making them easier to catch.Buffed the Fish Catch Speed and Fishing Rod Movement Speed upgrades, allowing you to react and move faster during fishing.Added a short cooldown after catching a fish with Left Click, so the catch screen no longer closes immediately. Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ We’ll keep adjusting fishing based on how it feels in actual play, so keep the feedback coming!
- v1.1.0 - Fishing Rebalance - 17 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.1.0 is live! This one brings a major rebalance to fishing progression, fish values, rarity rates, and upgrades, alongside a few smaller fixes and changes. Fishing BalanceReduced the value of Common, Uncommon, and Rare fish.Increased the catch rate of Common fish.Reduced the catch rate of Uncommon fish.Reduced the catch rate of Legendary fish.Increased the value of Epic and Legendary fish.Fish movement has been sped up across all levels, making fishing more challenging overall.Fish Rarity upgrades now have a smaller effect on your chances of finding rarer fish. Upgrade ChangesIncreased upgrade prices.Nerfed the Money Gain upgrade. At max level, it now gives 2.5x earnings instead of 5x.Buffed the Fish Wait Time upgrade. At max level, fish now bite noticeably faster.Increased the maximum Auto Fish Seller value from 300 to 1000. Fixes & ImprovementsFixed an issue…
- v1.0.9 - Arcade & Edible Fixes - 16 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.9 is live! This one focuses on a few gameplay fixes across edibles and arcade games, along with a visual refresh for some of our icons. Additions & ImprovementsReworked several previously AI-generated icons. These icons have now been redrawn by hand.FixesFixed an issue where edibles could be consumed too quickly.Fixed an issue in Slip n Drive where players could get stuck and be unable to leave after crashing.Improved exit behavior across other arcade machines.Fixed an issue with the Retry option in MineNshine.Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird, get stuck in an arcade machine, or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into, tell us and we’ll keep polishing!
- v1.0.8 - Phone, PitStop & Minigame Fixes - 15 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.8 is live! This one brings a brand-new phone model and animations, alongside a big batch of fixes and improvements for the phone, PitStop, Penguinator, UI interactions, and several minigames. Additions & ImprovementsAdded a brand-new phone model, animations, and updated phone visuals.Improved how menus and overlapping UI panels close and interact with each other.Improved camera and animation transitions when leaving PitStop vehicles.Reduced post-processing effects and disabled motion blur on the PitStop track for a cleaner experience. FixesFixed several issues when returning from the Phone Camera, Map, and Photo Mode.Fixed an issue where changing items while the phone was open could cause animations to become stuck.Fixed several cases where controls or the cursor could remain locked after closing menus or changing scenes.Fixed an issue where opening the phon…
- v1.0.7 - Early Bird & Quality of Life - 14 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.7 is live! This one brings a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, new UI feedback, Sandbox Mode upgrades, Color Clash changes, and a limited-time free tag. Additions & ImprovementsPlayer spawn points are now randomized.Added a search bar to Sandbox Mode to make finding items easier.Fishing minigames can now be played using the Left Mouse Button.Fishing catch animations can now be skipped with Left Click.Jumping and using items while the map is open has been re-enabled.Added a new UI indicator that appears when you catch a fish species for the first time.Added a new NPC that sells upgrade items.Added the Early Bird tag. This tag is completely free and will only be available until the next update, so grab it while you can! 🐣The Slide Speed upgrade now also increases swimming speed.Reworked the color selection system in Color Clash.Color Clash now displays t…
- v1.0.6 - Chat, PitStop & Penguinator Fixes - 13 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.6 is live! This one focuses on fixing a handful of annoying issues across chat, emotes, PitStop, and Penguinator. FixesFixed an issue where the chat could fail to recognize certain letters while typing.Fixed an issue where text could overlap when opening the Emote panel.Fixed an issue in PitStop where the camera could stop rotating properly.Fixed an issue in PitStop where nitro would not work.Fixed an issue in Penguinator where one player dying could cause everyone to be kicked out of the game. Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird (or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into), tell us and we’ll keep polishing!
- v1.0.5 - Early Gamepad Support - 13 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.5 is live! This one introduces our first version of gamepad support, alongside several UI improvements and bug fixes.Before getting into the rest of the patch notes, we want to talk a little about gamepad support. Gamepad Support Is Here... But We Need Your Help! 🎮We’ve been working on adding full gamepad support to A Game About Penguins, and instead of keeping it behind the scenes until everything is perfectly polished, we wanted to get an early version into your hands.There are still a few areas where the controls may feel a little rough or may not work exactly as expected. That’s where your feedback becomes especially important.We want to shape the controls around how you actually play the game. If something feels awkward, unintuitive, or like it belongs on a different button, please let us know!You can also easily change the gamepad bindings from the Se…
- v1.0.4 - Quest & Housing Fixes - 12 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.4 is live! This is a small patch focused on fixing an achievement issue and a multiplayer housing bug.FixesFixed an issue where the Complete All Quests achievement would not unlock even after completing every quest.Fixed an issue where houses belonging to players who joined later could replace existing players’ houses and cause other houses to change positions.Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird (or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into), tell us and we’ll keep polishing!
- Lobbies & Save Transfer - 11 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 Update v1.0.3 is live! This one improves multiplayer visibility, adds a new way to help solo penguins find active rooms, brings over progress from First Catch, and fixes a few UI, gameplay, and localization issues.Additions & ImprovementsAdded a new invitation system that encourages players in solo sessions to join existing online rooms and meet other penguins.Added save transfer support for First Catch players, allowing compatible save data to carry over into the full game.Improved several UI elements in the main menu.FixesFixed an issue in Penguinator where enemies could spawn in incorrect locations. Hopefully for good this time. 🐧Fixed English spelling issues for Jennifer Dottyback and Speckled Butterfly.Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird (or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into), tell us and we’ll keep…
- Game Update: Fishing Variety & UI Fixes - 10 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 A small new patch is live! This update fixes a UI issue with the shortcut panel and improves fish variety while fishing. Here’s what’s new:Fixes & ImprovementsFixed an issue where keybinds were not appearing correctly in the shortcut panel in the top-right corner.Fixed a balancing issue that could cause players to catch the same fish too many times in a row. You should now encounter a much wider variety of fish while fishing.Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird (or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into), tell us and we’ll keep polishing!
- Game Update: Peace Mode & Fixes - 10 August 2026
Hey penguins! 🐧 A new update is live! This one adds a new Peace Mode for penguins who just want to chill, improves the Join Room screen, and fixes an issue with one of King Parlaus’ quests. Here’s what’s new:Additions & ImprovementsAdded Peace Mode. Players can now enable Peace Mode to hang out without being affected by slaps and other player interactions.Public rooms are now listed before private rooms in the Join Room screen, making them easier to find.FixesFixed an issue with King Parlaus’ “Greet the Other Villagers” quest where talking to the other NPCs would sometimes not progress the objective.Thanks again for all the feedback, it genuinely helps a ton. ❤️ If you spot anything weird (or have a tiny annoyance you keep bumping into), tell us and we’ll keep polishing!
- A Game About Penguins Official Release! - 10 August 2026
Today's the Release Day! 🐧Our little penguin adventure has finally waddled out into the world, eager to dive in and send ripples of excitement your way! We've poured our hearts into making this cozy island feel like home from the very first snowflake. If you spot a slippery patch or dream up a way to make the island even more delightful, we would love to hear from you.Bundle up, gather your favorite flock, and get ready for days of fishing, exploring, belly-sliding through snowy drifts, and meeting the friendliest penguins you can imagine. Whether you come to unwind after a long day or to uncover every secret hidden on the island, we hope you find your own cozy nook to call home. What awaits you?🐧 A lively island to exploreWander along winding snowy trails, discover charming hideaways, and befriend a lively cast of penguin neighbors.🎣 Relaxing fishingCast your line into sparkling icy…
- Our Cozy Penguin Adventure Launches Tomorrow! - 9 August 2026
Hello there, darlings! 🐧Need a little escape from the summer heat? We've got just the place. Tomorrow, our cozy little penguin adventure finally opens its snowy shores! Gather your favorite people, hop into voice chat, and get ready to cast your lines into the icy waters. The biggest fish in the north are waiting... and they're not going to catch themselves! 🙄The island is all set and eagerly waiting to meet you. Slide across the ice, make friends with the local penguins, explore every cozy corner, and uncover the little surprises we've tucked away throughout the world. We can't wait to welcome you all tomorrow. ❄️💙
- Realse Is Around The Corner! - 7 August 2026
Hello there, darlings! 🐧Feeling the heat where you are? Cool off with some frosty news from us! Our snug little game is almost ready to welcome you. Just three days until we go live! Round up your friends, fire up your mics, and get set to reel in the biggest fish in the icy north! 🐟 Our charming island is ready for you. Slide on your belly, mingle with the town’s penguins, and discover all the delightful spots and surprises we’ve set up for you and your crew! This is the ultimate spot to cool off during those blazing summer days. Fingers crossed our ice mountains stay frosty! ❄️
- A Game About Penguins Launches on August 10! - 23 July 2026
Hello everyone!The countdown is nearly complete!We're thrilled to announce that A Game About Penguins will officially launch on August 10! Soon you'll be able to jump into our cozy multiplayer sandbox and experience everything the full game has to offer.A Bigger, Better Penguin AdventureHere's just a glimpse of what's waiting for you:Catch 98 unique sea creaturesCustomize and decorate your own homeDiscover and collect 7 adorable petsPerform stylish air tricks on skis, snowboards, and snow vehiclesStart snowball fights with or without snowball launchers!Celebrate together using fireworks, confetti, bubble guns, and other party itemsDiscover magical food that changes your size and abilitiesCapture memories using your in-game phone and share them with friendsStay connected through the in-game phone and global chatEndless Ways to PlayWhether you crave friendly competition, thrilling explora…
- Devlog #6: Giant Penguins, Fast Penguins & Friendly Chaos - 26 June 2026
Hello beloved penguins!It’s your host, Alican, again!In our last devlog, we talked about making the island wilder. More social tools, more chaotic moments, more ways for penguins to create stories together instead of just politely standing around pretending to be normal.Since then, we’ve continued working on that same idea, but from a slightly different angle.This time, we focused on features that make the island easier to understand, more fun to share with friends, and much more dangerous to leave in the hands of penguins with poor decision-making skills.So let’s talk about what we’ve been building.Magic EdiblesPenguins are already strange little creatures. So naturally, we decided to make them stranger.Magic Edibles are new consumable items that temporarily change how your penguin behaves. Some can make you bigger. Some can make you smaller. Some can make you faster. Is this a respons…
