GRAIN ROT Steam news

• Latest observed players237 · 6 October 2026 - 07:03:23 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak4,056
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
• Revenue (VGI)No data available
• Review score89% positive
• Total reviews1,137
• Release dateAug 7, 2026
• DeveloperBeck & Branch Games
• PublisherNeem Interactive

Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Beck & Branch GamesPublisher: Neem Interactive

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GRAIN ROT Steam news

GRAIN ROT news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Patch 1.13 - 30 September 2026

  Fixed a bug where gamepad navigation was not working when selecting game mode. Fixed a bug where you could not delete a savefile using gamepad. Changed so the wardrobe has all the cosmetics available from room upgrades in Expedition. Small vessels can now change color patterns. Improved hitbox orientation for the players melee weapons. Fixed an issue where burning Grain Rot in the Deep Layers could complete the “Kill It With Fire” quest. Fixed so you can still burn the upper floor Grain Rot even after “Kill It With Fire” has been completed.

• Patch 1.12 - 29 September 2026

  Fixed an issue where cosmetics was saved using unstable IDs for small vessels. Fixed a crash in the Grain Rot infection system. Added a timestamp to the dungeon run so you can see how much time you spent. Added current dungeon run info which is visible in the build menu. Adjusted a painting that could not be picked up in one of Hollow Halls trap rooms.

• Patch 1.11 - 28 September 2026

  Added a new enemy: "Corrupted Builder". Added item slot hooks to the expedition elevator. Flashlight is now positioned correctly on small vessels. Adjusted loot cabinets and chests so they can no longer push the character through geometry. Improved elevator stability during descent, resulting in fewer issues for characters and objects inside. Added unstuck logic when exiting a chair or bed. Added unstuck logic when possessing a character with your spark. Added a loot spot in the bathroom in Withered Manor. Fixed a bug where the dungeon shop would only spawn gumballs. Fixed a bug where you could insert too many coins into the gumball machine. Fixed a bug where outpost doors could be broken and interacted with after breaking. Fixed a bug where the player's arms would stay extended for a short duration after an object was destroyed. Fixed a bug where small vessels spawned less frequently t…

• GRAIN ROT 1.1 is LIVE! Expedition mode, over 250K Scrappies, & 15% Off! - 24 September 2026

  Thank You, Scrappies: Over 250K Strong! 🔨When GRAIN ROT launched August 7, we hoped a few wandering Sparks would find their way to the Outpost. Instead, more than 250,000 of you picked up a free mallet and joined us. Every build you’ve shared, every bug you’ve reported, and every late night you spend pushing further into the Deep Layers has shaped this game, and we’re so grateful to have you here. This update is our thank you, and it’s a big one.Introducing Expedition Mode ⏬Expedition Mode is a brand new hardcore experience built for Scrappies who want to test everything they’ve learned. It plays much like Story Mode at its core, but with an unforgiving twist: if your run fails, it’s game over. Permadeath means every choice matters and every risk is yours to take. Your journey begins at the new Expedition Outpost, located on the dark side of the planet. Out here, the heat you’re used t…

• Patch 1.1 - 24 September 2026

  A new harcore gamemode called Expedition implemented. The Rainbow Ward, a new biome implemented. Color pattern cosmetics are implemented and can be unlocked in Expedition. Fixed a bug where constructs would initially display the wrong durability after a game load. Fixed a bug where the voice volume slider did not affect sparks. Low glow sparks now have an even higher voice pitch. Fixed a bug where you could damage Bozy The Clank, even though he is not visible. You can no longer damage Bozy The Clank during his spin the wheel phase. Fixed a bug with the ferris wheel in the Hollow Halls which caused the platforms to be oriented wrong for clients. Changed so Withered Manor and the Frozen Vaults only spawns 1 loot room instead of 2, like the rest of the biomes. Starting the elevator is now an anti grief protected action. Renaming Signs and rooms is now anti grief protected actions. Added a…

• Patch 1.09 - 28 August 2026

  The compass item can now be recalibrated to point towards the Deep Layer grinder. Fixed incorrect scrap value for the Vibe Modulator. Improved performance of the Vibe Modulator Visual Effect. Health and stamina regained from resting on constructs are now percentage based. Fixed a bug where you could clip through walls using chairs. Fixed a bug where items saved on an uncontrolled character would end up floating in the air.

• Patch 1.08 - 26 August 2026

  Added a new small Vessel named Boing. Added 7 new buildable constructs. (3 common, 1 rare, 1 epic, 2 legendary) Small Vessels can now carry and hold up to one item. Grief protection is now implemented as a setting which can be turned off per player, it hinders players to perform potential harmful actions outside of the Deep Layers. Improved password protected server security. Added search filter and an icon for password protected servers. Ban players are now persistent across sessions. Fixed so renaming save files in the OS and copying them to different slots now works correctly. Reducing cosmetic spawn count in dungeons from 2 to 1. Fixed a bug where carrying multiple Shade Spears could cause them to not block the sun. Improved collision of some treasures. Improved collision for bunkbed mesh. Improved collision for walls in the brimstone citadel biome. Fixed collision holes in the Pres…

• What’s Next for GRAIN ROT - 12 August 2026

  Dear community, First of all, thank you!Since launching GRAIN ROT, we’ve been moved by your response to the game. Thank you for playing, sharing feedback, reporting bugs, making videos, streaming the game and helping other players find their feet in the Outpost.But alas, launch was only the first level of the Deep Layers! Let’s dive deeper into what we’ve been improving the past 5 days, and what we have in store for GRAIN ROT in the upcoming months.Rather than a list of fixed dates, we’d like to share an overview of our goals for updates each month. We want to stay flexible enough to respond to your suggestions and feedback, so some details may update as development continues. Making it easier to play togetherOne of our priorities right now is making it easier to find and join other players. We’re currently testing a public lobby browser, alongside improvements to the way friends can jo…

• Patch 1.07 - 12 August 2026

  Public servers are now available to join via an in-game browser. Added more host game settings under the multiplayer options tab. Added support for password protected servers. The friends only and invite only privacy mode now allows for friends of anyone in the server to join, not just the host. Added a new hat that can be found in the Deep Layers.

• Patch 1.06 - 11 August 2026

  Fixed so Quill shouldn’t catch fire on his patrol route outside the Outpost. Fixed a bug where a legendary gumball would not give any reward. Added security measurements for incoming connection.

• Patch 1.05 - 10 August 2026

  Fixed missing Localization. Fixed a bug where you could not join friends when lobby privacy was set to friends.

• Patch 1.04 - 10 August 2026

  Added start/stop follow animation and sound for Little Buddy. Fixed an issue where the items owned by a client gets destroyed when they leave the game. They should now either be dropped on the ground or moved to the lost and found crate. Fixed bug where the player could not respawn because the area was blocked. Fixed a bug where Grain Rot was visible through certain unrepaired ceiling modules. Fixed so Vessels can now be on all balconies without taking any fire damage. Fixed Mini Plant’s collision so it’s easier to place on shelves. Added multiplayer settings for lobby privacy and max player count. Added a view lobby menu where you can adjust player mic volume and kick / ban players.

• Patch 1.03 - 9 August 2026

  Fixed a bug where a bunker door in the ancient facilities could not be opened by clients. Fixed a bug where the save file could load into a black void. Fixed bug where key bindings did not save correctly.

• Patch 1.02 - 9 August 2026

  Added a welcome message for when a new player joins the game. Added a hatch above the elevator for people who like to break the physics engine. Double fixed a bug where you could not pick up coins or the fuse in some boxes in the deep layers. Fixed a bug where you could not load a save file while offline from Steam. Fixed a bug where constructs attached to a wall did not correctly apply the attach state after loading a save. Fixed a bug where stacked objects could start vibrating indefinitely when disturbed. Fixed a bug where a mesh related to a boss in the deep layers could appear at the outpost after a dungeon run. Fixed a bug where picking up a mallet caused it to disappear. Fixed a bug where the highscore displayed the wrong number. Fixed a bug where the rolling boulder trap was invisible to clients.

• Patch 1.01 - 8 August 2026

  Fixed a bug where you could not pick up coins or the fuse in some boxes in the deep layers. Tables now appear under the furniture category in the build menu. Fixed a bug where performance was worse than expected due to light invalidation.

• GRAIN ROT IS OUT NOW - 7 August 2026

  GRAIN ROT is out now! Please go get your copy with our 10% launch discount. If you enjoy the game, please leave a Steam review. It makes a big difference, and we appreciate all community feedback!

• Launch Exclusive Twitch Drops - 6 August 2026

  GRAIN ROT Twitch DropsCelebrate launch week with us by earning **exclusive Twitch Drops** just for watching participating GRAIN ROT streams! ⏰ Available during 08/14 - 08/21 only. These cosmetics are exclusive and will not return after August 21. Rewards:Mallet HelmetWatch any participating GRAIN ROT Twitch stream for 2 hours._________Steampunk HatWatch any participating GRAIN ROT Twitch stream for 4 hours._________Witch HatWatch any participating GRAIN ROT Twitch stream for 6 hours.Don't miss your chance to grab these launch-exclusive cosmetics before they're gone forever. Happy watching, and we'll see you in GRAIN ROT! 🎮08/07 - 08/14 Twitch DropsCelebrate launch week with us by earning **exclusive Twitch Drops** just for watching participating GRAIN ROT streams! ⏰ Available during Launch Week only. These cosmetics are exclusive and will not return after August 14. Rewards:Gold Pan Ha…

• Play the Full Game for FREE for 24 hours! - 30 July 2026

  24 Hour Free Mallet 🔨The full release of GRAIN ROT will be free on August 1st for 24 hours. This is only available if you join our Discord. Join Biggie and the team before it goes live for everyone else on August 7th.Scrap Rush Challenge 🏆 Three of the top Scrappies to gather the most scraps during this 24 hour period will receive a free copy of the game. Participation exclusively for our verified Discord members.Murch’s Discount 💸Help us hit 10,000 Scrappies in this Discord for 10% off and 500,000 wishlists on Steam for another 10% off, so everyone could get up to 20% off for the first two weeks after launch. Tell your friends and family. Everyone's welcome to the Outpost! Join our DiscordWishlist GRAIN ROT

• 250,000 Wishlists! - 28 July 2026

  Dear Community,GRAIN ROT has officially passed 250,000 wishlists on Steam!Thank you for your continued support. We’re now just 10 days away from launch on August 7th, and we have some exciting news coming over the next couple of days.Help us spread the word by sharing GRAIN ROT with your friends and inviting them to join our Discord!👉 Join our Discord

• Get Ready for the Wasteland - We’re Launching 7th August! - 14 July 2026

  Dear Community, We've got the news you've been waiting for, and we wanted you to hear it here first. GRAIN ROT launches on Steam on 7th August 2026!Whether you've been with us since the first reveal or just discovered GRAIN ROT through the demo, we're incredibly grateful that you've decided to stick around, share your feedback, report bugs, create content, and simply spend your time playing our game. Seeing so many of you enjoy the demo has been an incredible experience for our small team.Thanks to your support, we had over 350,000 demo downloads, making us one of the top 15 most-played games of Steam Next Fest! And we’re about to hit 200,000 wishlists!Since the demo, we've been heads down making changes based on everything you've shared with us, bug reports, feedback, the lot. Our goal isn't just to release more content, it's to make the best version of GRAIN ROT that we possibly can.…

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