- Demo Update – Visual Refresh & Improvements - 30 July 2026
Hello everyone!Here is today's demo update:• Reworked the house interior with improved details and color adjustments• Raised the ceiling height to make jumping over PC cases easier• Completely redesigned the Titan GPU model• Completely redesigned the game's logo• Added brand-new Steam capsule artworkThank you so much for all the wishlists, demo downloads, and feedback. Every update helps make Hamstr Protocol better, and there's still much more coming before launch.Sebastian
- Demo Update: Bug Fixes and Lighting - 27 July 2026
Hello everyone!Here is today's demo update:• Fixed items not coming back from your second backpack slot after using the trash• Hamsters can no longer be thrown in the trash• Fixed the hamster stats card getting stuck on screen• Fixed buttons shrinking when clicked rapidly (auto-clickers)• Removed the blue tint that bled onto every object, interiors now look neutral• Toned down glow on bright surfaces, it now stays on lamps, LEDs and signs Thank you so much for all the wishlists and the feedback!Sebastian
- 🎉 Hamstr Protocol Reaches 1,000 Wishlists! - 26 July 2026
We've officially reached 1,000 wishlists on Steam!Just two weeks ago we were at around 100 wishlists, so seeing so many people discover Hamstr Protocol has been absolutely incredible. A huge thank you to everyone who:- Played the demo- Added the game to their wishlist- Shared it with friends- Created videos and streams- Sent bug reports and feedbackEvery wishlist, comment, and message of support motivates me to keep improving the game. There's still plenty more to come before launch, including new content, improvements, and features. I can't wait to share what's next with you.Thank you for being part of this journey! ❤️ Sebastian
- Demo update: Controller support - 24 July 2026
Hello everyone!Here is today's demo update:• Added partial controller support, including Steam Deck support• Added more decorations around the map• Improved UI hover and click sound effects• Made the UI feel more responsive and polished• Fixed various UI issues and minor bugs Thank you so much for 900 wishlists and all the feedback!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 22 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new demo update:• Added an Unstuck Player button in the pause menu• Reduced player energy drain while cranking by 50%• Fixed a physics issue that could cause food items to gain excessive speed when colliding with the player• Fixed the recycle bin not displaying the correct amount of money when recycling multiple items at once Thank you so much for 750 wishlists and all the feedback!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 17 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new demo update:Fixed noisy, grainy shadows on Medium graphics settingsSharper shadow edges on High graphics settingsEconomy balanceThank you so much for 400 wishlists!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 14 July 2026
Hello everyone! Quick update: we now have a Discord server!You can join it straight from the game:New Discord button in the main menu and the pause menuOne click takes you to the community serverCome share feedback, report bugs and follow what is coming nextJoin us here: https://discord.gg/HkdgmxfJqxThank you so much for the support and wishlists! Sebastian
- Demo Update - 13 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new update: Global Leaderboard is here!The demo now has a global HAM leaderboard, right on your in-game phone:New Rankings app on the phone: top miners worldwide, plus a Friends tabYour all-time best save counts, not your current balanceAlready played? Just launch the demo once and your total is uploaded automaticallyIf your ranking shows 0, load your save and sleep once to sync it Reworked the crank minigame to feel juicier and more satisfying to mine onThank you so much for the feedback, reviews and 200 wishlists!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 12 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new update:Chubby Chow now holds 4 feed charges instead of 2Added a new food item: Chubby Chow Large, a bigger pack with 10 feed chargesRebalanced food energy: each feed now restores 30% energy instead of 40%Thank you so much for the feedback and wishlists!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 10 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new update:New: Hamster AccesoriesA fresh pack of unlockable hats for your hamstersEarn them by playing: mining HAM, catching escaped hamsters, trading at the right price and moreEquip them from the customize menu, only unlocked hats are shown thereNew: HamDrip AppA new app on your phone that shows every hat and how to unlock itTrack your progress toward each unlock in real timeNotification badges on the phone and HUD when you unlock new dripMore hats are waiting in the full version. Thanks for playing the demo!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 10 July 2026
Hello everyone! Here is the new update:Fixed major ultrawide screen issues - the game should now display properly on ultrawide monitorsFixed several inventory bugsPerformance improvementsVarious other minor fixesMore updates coming as we build toward full release. Thanks for playing the demo!Sebastian
- Demo Update - 8 July 2026
Hello, we reached 100 wishlists, thank you everyone. Here is the new update:Added 3 achievements to the demo: first rig, first GPU Titan, and one hundred grandMore updates coming as we build toward full release. Thanks for playing the demo.Sebastian
- Demo Update - 30 June 2026
Hello, thanks for the wishlists so far! What's new:New event: hamsters can now escape their wheel and run loose. Catch them with a cage and put them back to work.Hamsters now have individual personalitiesLighting improvements across the houseRebalanced level progressionMore updates coming as we build toward full release. Thanks for playing the demo. Sebastian
- Hamstr Protocol: Official Demo Now Available! - 15 May 2026
Hello everyone!I’m incredibly excited to announce that the official demo for Hamstr Protocol is finally live and ready to play for free on Steam!Dive into your very own bio-mining operation, set up your rigs, manage that hardware heat, and see if you can turn HAM into real profit. Since this is the first public build, I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any bugs you might find. Feel free to open a thread here in the Steam Discussions and let me know how your hamster wheels are turning!Thank you all for the support, and have fun playing! Sebastian
