- Patch 1.0.07 - 5 September 2026
This patch is focused entirely on reducing the game’s memory footprint. Hundreds of changes have cut VRAM usage by about 1.1 GB, which should improve stability, especially on lower-spec hardware.
- Patch 1.0.06 - 29 August 2026
Patch 1.0.06 Gameplay Changes • A new tutorial popup has been added to help avoid confusion when building your first ship. Bug Fixes • Fixed a very rare but stubborn bug that could cause the Ashenholt army to fail to spawn, or the quest to be skipped after a failed attempt. Additional Changes • Memory optimisation: Dozens of audio assets have been altered so they use less RAM while retaining their high quality. • Increased the recommended Steam requirements to 16GB of RAM (up from 8GB). 8GB can still work flawlessly, but leaves little room for multitasking.
- Patch 1.0.05 - 27 August 2026
Gameplay Changes • One-Way and Stable Portals are now cheaper to purchase. Bug Fixes • One-Way Portals are now activated at the Wizard Academy Shop instead of the Town Square. • Fixed numerous small graphical glitches. Additional Changes • VRAM optimisation: Heavy changes have been made to hundreds of assets throughout the game to make them leaner. This is only the first wave of VRAM optimisation, but I wanted to push this out now to help players experiencing VRAM-related crashes or glitches (white squares / textures not loading). • Steam launch options have been refined and improved.
- Patch 1.0.04 - 24 August 2026
Bug Fixes • Fixed a rare crash that could occur when an enemy died. • Fixed a rare bug that could cause you to fail to defeat an enemy army for a quest, but proceed as if you succeeded. • Fixed numerous spelling errors. Additional Changes • Defunct telemetry has been completely removed.
- Patch 1.0.03 - 22 August 2026
Gameplay Changes • Blue Arrows have been updated. Shift + Click will now fast travel to the location the blue arrow is pointing to. Blue arrows now ignore regular mouse clicks to prevent accidental fast travelling. Bug Fixes • Fixed a bug where exiting the game during a zombie invasion and then immediately loading a saved game or starting a new game would cause the zombie invasion to remain active in the new game. • Fixed a few minor graphical bugs. • Fixed the Soup Kitchen description to correctly display '+20% food consumption'. Additional Changes • The Education Building's reward description now specifically indicates whether it unlocks blueprint research.
- Patch 1.0.02 - 22 August 2026
Gameplay Changes • Space bar can still be used to gather resources after clicking on a harvest location, but only if you are still hovering over that location. Bug Fixes • Fixed a bug where people with a very high dexterity skill were able to build a second location after constructing a building, which could cause additional bugs. • Fixed a bug where 'Hover to Click' could be used to gather double resources. • Fixed a rare bug causing a location to build beyond its maximum level. • Fixed numerous small spelling/grammar issues.
- 50,000 Players in 24 Hours!! - 21 August 2026
Hello everybody! We wanted to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everybody who has bought Hearth and Hamlet so far! In the last 24 hours, 50,000 of you have bought and played the game - and we couldn't be more thankful for everybody who bought the game, everybody who left a review, and those who are dilligently helping others in the Discord! We've had a huge influx of feedback, suggestions and requests - and we're slowly but surely working our way through them. If we haven't got to yours yet, we will as soon as we can! Once again, thank you so much! Your support means a ton to us.
- Patch 1.0.01 - 21 August 2026
Patch 1.0.01 Gameplay Changes • Research book tabs have been locked to one side to prevent confusion. • Added a 'Hover to Click' option in the options menu. Enabling this removes the need to click and hold to harvest resources. • Added a smart tooltip to advise players about blueprints when hovering over them on the building menu. • Adjusted some quest descriptions to make them clearer. Bug Fixes • Fixed some fishermen fishing in the middle of town. • Fixed some research upgrades not appearing in the research book for the Farm and Hunting. • Adjusted the Research Book's hitboxes to make it less prone to closing from slight misclicks. • Fixed a rare issue that may have prevented the 'Buy' button for Magic trading from unlocking. • Fixed numerous small graphics issues. • Shrunk the hitbox of the blue arrows to reduce accidental clicks that zoom the camera to their location. (Blue arrows c…
- Hearth and Hamlet is OUT NOW - 19 August 2026
Hello everybody!The wait is over. Hearth and Hamlet is live on Steam right now!Every wishlist, every comment, every bit of the word you spread over the past few months got us here. We are so very grateful to everybody who wishlisted, reviewed the demo, and covered the game. We hope that you enjoy it!If you're jumping in today, we'd love it if you left a review with your honest thoughts on the game. it's still the single biggest thing that helps new players find us in these first few days.We'll be around constantly over on Discord for anything you need.Thank you once again, and we hope that everybody has a brilliant time with the game!
- We launch tomorrow! - 18 August 2026
Hello everybody!One more update before the big day tomorrow: Hearth and Hamlet launches tomorrow, August 19th, at 5PM UTC+1!apologies about any earlier confusion - the correct time is 5PM UTC +1, rather than UTC.We've spent months getting here, and honestly it still doesn't quite feel real. We are exceptionally excited for launch! Your support has meant to world to us - so thank you everybody!If you haven't wishlisted yet, now's the moment. And, when you jump in tomorrow, we would love it if you could leave an honest review - if you feel like it. It helps us immensely. One more sleep... and tomorrow at 5PM (UTC + 1), it'll be time to dive in and start building!
- One Week Until Launch! - 12 August 2026
Hey folks!One week from today, Hearth and Hamlet launches! The wait is almost over. To confirm, that's:August 19th, 17:00 UTC+1We've been building toward this date for a long time, and getting to finally say we're one week out is hugely exciting for us! We're also at over 150,000 wishlists now - so safe to say, we're blown away and incredibly grateful for all of the support.So, that's the big news - one week!If you haven't yet, now's the moment to hit that Wishlist button: it's the single biggest thing that helps us in this run up to launch. Sharing with your friends and favourite YouTubers + streamers is also enormously helpful!Thank you once again - and see you in 7 days!
- 🏡 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Hearth and Hamlet Arrives August 19th! - 2 July 2026
Hello everybody! Today's announcement is short and sweet - but something we know that many of you are eager for.We're happy to announce that the wait is almost over - Hearth and Hamlet launches August 19th 2026!Mark your calendars, folks! We're super excited, and we'll be sharing more about the game - as well as some updated trailers - as we approach that date.so, that's the big news! Wishlist now to make sure you don't miss the date - and, well, we'll be seeing you in a little over 6 weeks from now for full release.
- Steam Next Fest - Patch Notes [DEMO v1.0.46] - 15 June 2026
Hey folks! First of all, thank you so much for all of your feedback on the demo. We've got the patch notes for the updated Next Fest demo build here for you.Important Notice: Save Game Compatibility This update includes extensive backend changes to make the game more robust and flexible for full development. As a result, older save files are no longer compatible.We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding as we build toward the full release.New Features & ContentSlightly extended gameplay with additional progression and contentSeveral new buildings can now be unlockedGold resource access has been unlocked1 additional main story quest is now availableSeveral new research options have been addedNew Advisor research, providing extra quality-of-life improvements (unlocked in the Leader’s Hut / Manor)Balance ChangesWorker quantities have been adjusted for i…
- 70,000 Wishlists?! Steam Next Fest here we come! - 10 June 2026
We couldn't be more thrilled - and you're the ones to thank! Hearth and Hamlet just hit 70,000 wishlists! Thank you everybody for making this happen - and we've got some exciting news to share!We're Joining Steam Next Fest!Hearth and Hamlet will be part of Steam Next Fest, June 15 - June 22, 2026And, alongside it - we're releasing a small (very small - we're fully focused on finishing up the final game!) update to celebrate. But, it'll be your first taste of that much-coveted resource.... Gold.Haven't Wishlisted Yet?Now's the perfect time! Every wishlist helps us a ton, and we appreciate them all.Hit that Wishlist button and you'll get an email the second our Next Fest demo goes live. Again, it helps us out massively, so you'd be doing us a huge favor.In the meantime - feel free to drop into our Discord for a chat!Thank you again for getting us here. Onwards to Next Fest!
- Thank you for playing our demo!! - 6 May 2026
Thank you for playing our demo!!Since the Hearth and Hamlet demo launched on April 20th during Steam Medieval Fest, we’ve been completely blown away by the love and attention you’ve shown the game.From all of us on the team: thank you. Truly.Seeing so many of you jump into the demo, build your villages, share your thoughts, and spread the word has meant the world to us. We poured a lot of care into Hearth and Hamlet, and watching players connect with it in this has been exciting to say the least.What's happening nowWe're eagerly reading your comments, impressions, suggestions, and bug reports, and we're using them to make the game even better. If you’ve already played, we’d love for you to keep sharing your thoughts with us. Tell us what you enjoyed, what you’d like to see improved, and what you want from the full version.And if you haven’t wishlisted Hearth and Hamlet yet, please consi…
- Hearth and Hamlet Demo Arrives April 20th for Steam Medieval Fest! - 14 April 2026
Hearth and Hamlet Demo Arrives April 20th for Steam Medieval Fest!Greetings, village builders!We are thrilled to announce that you will finally be able to step into your very own cozy, incremental medieval world. The official demo for Hearth and Hamlet officially launches on April 20th.Our demo release will coincide with the launch of the upcoming Steam Medieval Fest. Since our game is all about building your city in a charming fantasy medieval setting, we knew this was the absolute perfect moment to share our demo with you.Get Ready to Play!Please mark your calendars for April 20th!If you want to support our development team right now, the best thing you can do is Wishlist Hearth and Hamlet! It helps us immensely and ensures you get notified the second our demo goes live.We absolutely cannot wait to share this with you and hear your thoughts. We want to build this game alongside our co…
