Drilling Steam news

• Steam app typegame
• Steam App ID4304980
• PriceNo longer available on Steam Store
• Release date2026
• DeveloperHONGS
• PublisherHONGS
• Parent gameNot available

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: HONGSPublisher: HONGS

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Drilling Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Drilling Demo Hotfix [V0.1.0] - 18 May 2026

  \Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.🛠️ Bug FixesFixed an issue where loading save data from versions prior to v0.1.0 could cause only the shop help text to disappear after completing the tutorial, while the shop UI would not open.Fixed an issue where the Super Jump feature could fail to unlock or persist correctly for some existing save data.Fixed an issue where, if the NPC Doodol had already been met in existing save data, the game now treats Doodol as unmet and allows the Super Jump item to drop afterward.Fixed an issue where run progress save files were not updated correctly in build environments.⚙️ Other ChangesImproved save compatibility so save data from versions prior to v0.1.0 is automatically adjusted to the current save structure.Added compatibility handling to prevent existing world chunk placements from changing unex…

• Drilling Demo v0.1.0 Update! - 17 May 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the v0.1.0 major update. \ ✨ New ContentOre clusters have been added. They drop far more ore than regular minerals. The treasure chest system has been added. You can now discover treasure chests during exploration and receive random rewards. Super jump pads have been added, along with related material items, NPC rewards, dedicated dialogue, sound effects, and launch animations. Dudol no longer points out cave locations and now drops a mysterious item instead. 💻 Supported PlatformsmacOS support has been added. can now be played on macOS as well as Windows. 🛠️ Bug FixesFixed an issue where movement input would remain locked after the shop dialogue during the tutorial. Fixed an issue where the particle camera could appear differently from intended. Fixed an issue where Steam achievements were not working pr…

• Drilling Demo Hotifx [v0.0.6] - 29 April 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.\✨ New ContentAdded a feature where raw ore deposits can grow in empty cavities in the middle of the map.Changed new games to generate chunks based on a random seed.Improved the tutorial flow and added saving for mid-progress states.🛠️ Bug FixesPrevented the same interaction from being triggered repeatedly while interacting with caves, NPCs, altars, or the shop.Fixed an issue where the current level and price display could become out of sync when opening the shop UI or upgrading.⚙️ Other ChangesAdjusted the cave compass to point more clearly toward the entrance, and improved the compass UI so its visuals change based on distance.Added text to the depth UI so current progress depth is easier to check.Lowered the overall price balance.Optimized chunk loading and preloading to reduce frame load du…

• Drilling Demo Hotifx [v0.0.5] - 25 April 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.\🛠️ Bug Fixes Fixed Steam achievement unlock thresholds that had been left at debug values, restoring them to proper targets. Fixed the compass to unlock on the first encounter with an NPC, resolving a conflict with the tutorial flow. Polished input prompts overall: shop collider size, shop F-key art, NPC key UI art, and tutorial key UI text.⚙️ Other Changes Improved lighting around the shop and platforms, and made the shop NPC face the player. Zoomed the cave camera out and re-tuned its view range.Thanks to the swift reports and great interest from our Explorers, we were able to roll out this hotfix quickly!Please continue to share your support and feedback for the ongoing journey of and our cute Mr. Drill. Have a joyful exploration today!

• Drilling Demo Hotifx [v0.0.3] - 23 April 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.\🛠️ Bug FixesFixed an issue where the compass pivot was drawn behind nearby targets, obscuring the distance text.⚙️ Other ChangesAutomatically removes isolated tile clusters of 3 or fewer blocks to improve map completeness.Sharpened the ore indicator visuals and re-tuned the compass's target selection.Unified the platform UI style across all lifts and re-balanced the upgrade values.Buffed the drill's digging range and the jetpack's thrust.Thanks to the swift reports and great interest from our Explorers, we were able to roll out this hotfix quickly!Please continue to share your support and feedback for the ongoing journey of and our cute Mr. Drill. Have a joyful exploration today!

• Drilling Demo Hotifx [v0.0.2] - 23 April 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.\🛠️ Bug FixesFixed a resolution issue with the compass icon.⚙️ Other ChangesRe-applied the tutorial jump image.Replaced the tutorial arrow image.Set different colors for each ore type on the ore indicators.Changed the drill's digging area into a triangular shape.Renamed the shop to 'Pinu'.Thanks to the swift reports and great interest from our Explorers, we were able to roll out this hotfix quickly!Please continue to share your support and feedback for the ongoing journey of and our cute Mr. Drill. Have a joyful exploration today!

• Drilling Demo Hotifx [v0.0.1] - 22 April 2026

  Hello, this is the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team). Below are the details for the hotfix.\🛠️ Bug FixesFixed an issue where the main menu background stretched incorrectly and did not fit the aspect ratio.Fixed an issue where the price UI would not appear when a shop card was unlocked.⚙️ Other ChangesChanged the default display mode to Borderless Windowed.Modified the shop platform so that it is raised from the very beginning.Changed the color of the compass arrow and added a new icon.Thanks to the swift reports and great interest from our Explorers, we were able to roll out this hotfix quickly!Please continue to share your support and feedback for the ongoing journey of and our cute Mr. Drill. Have a joyful exploration today!

• Drilling Demo Released - 22 April 2026

  ⛏️ A Cute Mr. Drill Appears! The Entrance to the Underground World of is Now OpenHello, future Explorers ready to journey into the unknown underground! We are the Exploration Support Team (Dev Team), here to firmly back you up. 🧰⛏️We’ve completed the safety checks for our first demo, which will guide you deep into the cozy underground, and have officially opened the entrance to the subterranean world! Are you tired of flashy, complex controls, nerve-wracking competition, and endless combat? If so, you've come to the right place. In , you can focus purely on the healing and fundamental joy of simply digging your way down. Take your time and explore the underground world at your own pace with the cute 'Mr. Drill'. What secrets could be hiding in the endless depths below?🚧 \ In this demo expedition, you can enjoy the following features with Mr. Drill:Your First Encounter with Mr. Drill!…

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