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• Latest observed players1 · 22 September 2026 - 07:37:52 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak1
• Units sold (VGI)753
• Revenue (VGI)$3,003
• Review score77% positive
• Total reviews13
• Release dateJun 8, 2026
• DeveloperKarsten Eckert
• PublisherKarsten Eckert

Genres: Casual, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Karsten EckertPublisher: Karsten Eckert

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• Update 1.2 – Localization Polish - 10 July 2026

  Update 1.2 – Localization Polish We have released another small update for Dig into the Core. This patch further improves and expands the language data for the new Tiefenläufer Expedition. The focus was on texts shown after starting a Tiefenläufer mission, on the expedition map, in mission objectives, and in the zone selection screen. Improved and fixed Tiefenläufer mission texts added for all supported languages Aren’s run-start briefings localized Mission objectives and chapter texts on the expedition map reviewed Find names and find descriptions expanded for all languages The “Quest active here” notice in the zone selection screen translated for all languages English, Turkish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and additional languages reviewed Fallbacks cleaned up so German text no longer appears in other languages Thank you for your feedback and patience. The Tiefenläufer Expedition should n…

• Update 1.2 – The Tiefenläufer Expedition - 9 July 2026

  Update 1.2 – The Tiefenläufer Expedition Update 1.2 brings a major new content expansion to Dig into the Core, focusing on the Ordo Virexon, Aren Varek, and the hidden traces beneath the base camp. This update adds a new Tiefenläufer campaign, additional progression systems, new equipment, finds, forging content, Steam achievements, and several improvements to the existing gameplay flow. New Tiefenläufer Expedition Ancient traces of the Ordo Virexon have been discovered beneath the base camp. Aren Varek, a Tiefenläufer of the order, follows the trail of a vanished vanguard and slowly reconstructs what happened in the deeper layers of the mine. New Tiefenläufer main campaign with 33 chapters Each chapter is tied to a specific zone The story takes place directly during normal runs No separate story runs required New expedition map with chapter overview, objectives, progress, and finds Act…

• Hotfix: Time Bonuses, Skill Refunds & Marketplace - 21 June 2026

  Hotfix – Time Bonuses, Skills and Marketplace Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and bug reports! This hotfix introduces a complete rework of the additional run-time calculation, a new way to refund individual skill ranks, and an improved unlock progression for Marketplace items. We have also reviewed and corrected a large number of translations. Reworked Time Bonus Logic Skills that grant additional time when breaking large rocks or bonus rocks were previously not working as intended. After a certain amount of bonus time had been awarded, the game stopped granting any additional seconds. This made it appear as though newly spawned or respawned rocks were no longer affected by the time-granting skills. This system has now been fully reworked. Large rocks can now grant additional time throughout the entire run. Bonus rocks can now grant additional time throughout the entire r…

• Version 1.1 – The Major Prestige Update - 15 June 2026

  The depths remember. Version 1.1 brings the biggest content update yet to Dig into the Core! The new Prestige system expands the game far beyond Zone 33. After completing your first full descent, a new journey begins. You return to the beginning, but not everything is lost. The depths remember your achievements and transform them into permanent power. The New Prestige System After completing Zone 33, you can activate Prestige and begin a new run through the depths. Prestige resets the regular progression, while your most important permanent achievements remain: Echo Shards The Echo Tree and all purchased Echo upgrades Unlocked Mega Skills Stone Resonance and lifetime stone counts Portal Energy and its current progress Prestige Levels and Prestige Points After completing Zone 33 again, the next Prestige becomes available in the Base Camp. Each Prestige Level also increases the number of…

• Dig into the Core is now available on Steam! - 8 June 2026

  Hello miners,the time has finally come:Dig into the Core is now available on Steam!After almost exactly two months of testing, feedback, balancing, bug fixing and final improvements, Version 1.0 is now live and ready to play.We also want to make one thing very clear: Dig into the Core is not an unfinished game and it is not an Early Access title. Version 1.0 is fully playable, complete and contains the full core experience we planned for launch. Everything that comes after release will be additional improvements, small patches, quality of life updates and optional content expansions.A huge thank you to everyone who supported the game during development, tested builds, reported bugs, shared feedback and helped shape the final launch version.This is only the beginning of the post-launch journey. We will continue to improve Dig into the Core with bug fixes, quality of life updates, balanci…

• Dig into the Core – Launch & Summer 2026 Roadmap - 6 June 2026

  Hello miners,Dig into the Core is launching on Steam, and we want to share our first roadmap with you.The first days after launch will mainly focus on improving the game further. Our priority will be bug fixes, hotfixes, balancing, quality of life improvements and additional polish.JUNE 8–15: Launch SupportDuring the first launch week, our focus will be:Bug fixesHotfixesBalance tweaksQuality of life improvementsCommunity feedbackJUNE: Prestige SystemIn June, we plan to introduce the Prestige System as the first major expansion to long-term progression.The Prestige System is designed to add a new layer of progress. Players will be able to reset parts of their progress in exchange for permanent bonuses and new strategic progression choices.JULY: Meet the Ordo VirexonIn July, we want to expand the world and story of Dig into the Core.You will meet the founder of the Ordo Virexon — the firs…

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