- August Dev Roundup! - 2 September 2026
Hi everyone!We've been hard at work since the latest playtest to implement your feedback, and we wanted to update you guys on how things have been coming along. Without further ado, let's get into it!Gameplay ChangesTutorialsTutorials for acquiring & unlocking parts have been added.A lot of you pointed out that the acquisition & unlock method for new parts was difficult to understand, so we hope these new tutorials can help clear out that confusion.New QuestsAnother common piece of feedback was the fact that outside of purely carnivorous species, most animals didn't have that much of a reason to interact with other species. We've been working on a slew of new quests which aim to incentivise the player to go out and interact with their neighbours, whether it's befriending them or fighting them.Banner Contest WinnerWe ran another banner contest on our Discord (which you should join, by th…
- Adapt Closest Test #2 Post Mortem - 8 July 2026
Another HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in the playtest over the weekend and provided feedback / bug reports. If you still have any additional thoughts please please do share, as I’m very eager to focus my efforts around what everyone really wants to see prioritized for the early access release! The discord channels will remain open. Key TakeawaysOverall the second playtest seems to have gone quite well. I’m happy to report that aside from a few quick fixes on Friday, stability appeared to be significantly improved from playtest #1 based on your feedback. PerformanceThere are still more improvements to performance incoming, but it seems that the population controller improvements have significantly reduced fps degradation, and I’ve seen very few reports regarding performance over the weekend.ImprovementsMore onboarding information and status feedbackMore information about Map R…
- The second round of closed playtests is coming soon! - 8 June 2026
Hi everyone!We're happy to say that the first round of playtests was a great success, with several hundred people signing up! We could only let 25 in, but their feedback has been invaluable, and Paul has been hard at work to improve the game in the wake of that.Which leads me to the big news: we're going to be sending out a second wave of playtest keys soon! As before, you can sign up by filling in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqepzmtc30ImyLryH-OmkxbaObSDl6kz7LWlgVaikV1CFTAA/viewform?usp=dialogPlease note that if you have already signed up previously, you do not need to sign up again (your odds will not get any better or anything!)We plan to run this playtest in the coming weeks, so make sure you're signed up! Also, join our Discord so you can chat with the development team, as well as other playtesters. You can find the link here: https://discord.com/invite/RQX4…
- Adapt Patch Notes (0.60.1a) - 4 May 2026
GeneralSlightly reduced size scaling for animals to improve objects interactionsReplaced new Sprint and Sneak toggle settings options with context inputs (Supports both press to toggle & hold / release inputs simultaneously based on hold time)InterfaceRedesign for Radial Interaction MenuAdded an egg hatch-progress displayAIAI no longer build nests unless they are ready to lay eggsMinor Improvements to general AI logicMinor Improvements to AI combat logicFixesObjects should no longer be duplicated while sleepingInteracting with objects should be less finicky for larger animals
- Playtesting Coming Soon to Adapt! - 18 April 2026
Hey everyone! We've some exciting announcements / FAQ to go through which will be below :)First of all, the demo just received an update which fixed some key issues (such as egg laying being bust on bigger creatures) and brought some more gameplay systems online.Just quickly, we're taking part in the Earth Appreciation sale here on Steam, you can check out the sale here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/earthappreciationfestival2026There's some great savings to be had on some amazing games so please do check it.Now, onto the FAQ!Frequently Asked QuestionsIs the game still being worked on?Adapt is still being developed full time. the project is not dead or on life-support! Adapt is a very complicated project made by a single developer and during development we realised that more work needed to be done with some of the underlying systems. This resulted in a bit of an extended developme…
- Patch Notes - 0.55.4a - 19 January 2026
GeneralRe-enabled DNA Gain from improving relationship and InvestigationNumerous minor improvements to user interfaceNumerous optimizations to animal and world generation and AINewly acquired status effects now displayed more prominentlyAdded Tooltips to status effect list attributesEditorIncreased cost of Ray FinsFin should give swim stamina instead of swim speedNew map creator interfaceFixesResolved issue preventing animals from laying eggs in nestsMedicinal plants now correctly display Medicine attribute Players can no longer investigate unidentified animalsResolved issue causing incorrect camera rotation speeds
- November Round-Up - 5 December 2025
Hi Adapters! Oh wow, 2025 is nearly over – time flies when you’re buried knees deep in game dev. And Adapt just had an eventful November, joining two different games celebrations!DreamHack StockholmAdapt had the pleasure to take part in DreamHack Stockholm, and the event was amazing. It’s always a lovely to watch everyone checking out Adapt and testing out all the possible evolutions, using their creativity to conjure the most bizarre life forms. We’ve also received plenty of feedback so it’s time to start working on the next batch of changes to the game.Be A HeroWe also joined Comic Con Stuttgart in their Be A Hero Steam event. In Adapt, you are the hero of your species that guides them to survive the harsh and unforgiving wild. At the same time, discover all the other exciting titles in this heroic event!Community CreationsOf course, we can’t have a community blog without looking at t…
- Small HotFix - 0.55.2a - 18 November 2025
Fix issue preventing animals from waking up after exhaustion knockout.Improved carnivore logic to prevent AI from consuming related eggs.Improved carnivore logic to prevent AI from hunting friendly animals.Fixed a bug allowing AI select and consume poisonous food.Fixed a bug which could prevent players seeing the Lay Eggs prompt.
- October Round-Up - 5 November 2025
Hi Adapters! The temperature is dropping – perhaps it’s a good time to evolve some fur and brace for winter. Or maybe hibernating in a cave can be nice too, but there’s no time to rest yet. After Tokyo Game Show I’ve gone through some of the feedback and pushed an update to the demo: As a bit of a follow-up I’ve also just implemented a hotfix to address some of the reported issues on the patch. If you have any feedback on the game, feel free to let us know by commenting on Steam's discussion forum or joining our Discord server.Community CreationsIt’s been a while since we last showcased the quirky monsters conjured by our players’ wild imagination. Let’s have a look at what they’ve been up to on Discord!First up we have Carnicorn, made by ReddyRed. Quoting from the creator, it "looks really silly from the front".Next we have an attempt to recreate a fire ant from Ellen Joe's Husband (su…
- Demo Update - 0.55a - 23 October 2025
Patch Notes - 0.55aWARNING: This update restructures species data, and saved data will not be carried over.We weren't planning to release another update prior to going into early access, but due to the security risk Unity discovered, I’ve put together a cleanup patch which includes this fix. A lot of work has additionally gone into progression, unlocks, the game’s data structures, and other backend stuff, but most of this content won't be available until release.ChangesGeneralIncreased view distance for large objectsNumerous optimization improvementsEnabled target focus (Middle Click) for all Interactive objectsNew Game Setup processTutorial ImprovementsEditorUI ImprovementsOptimizations to animal rig generation / construction
- September Round-Up - 5 October 2025
Hi Adapters!Summer is officially over, and we’re ending the season with some wonderful events. Let’s check out what Adapt was up to in September! Tokyo Game Show 2025Adapt has evolved enough to cross vast oceans, and last month we managed to swim all the way to Japan and joined our publisher Slug Disco at Tokyo Game Show 2025! It has been a busy 4 days with the venue teeming with numerous visitors. Take a look at the photos straight from the event – our players in Japan made some rather outlandish and creative life forms:You might also spot some Japanese localization in one of the shots. This is part of the event demo and I'll be working on implementing it in the official demo as well. Indie Assemble: 123 StarsIn addition, at the start of September, we had the honor of being selected by the Indie Assemble: 123 Stars. Adapt got the chance to showcase its evolution alongside a collection…
- August Round-Up! - 3 September 2025
Hi Adapters!Summer is over in the blink of an eye and early access is getting closer and closer. While I was knee-deep in data clean-up and wrestling with the code, Adapt has been making an appearance in a couple events. Here's a quick rundown on what we've been up to last month!August EventsAs an indie game made by a solo dev (yours truly), Adapt took part in Tiny Teams 2025 organized by Yogscast. This event featured a wide range of indie titles that, while created by small teams of developers, have big potential. And at the same time Adapt found itself in the Debut Festival as well, this time for the first game created by every studio. The roster is filled with games from both new devs and veterans, all with solid quality. You should definitely give it a look!Community CreationsAs always, it’s time to share some community creature designs!First up, we have a majestic creation by Lazar…
- July Round-Up 🦕 - 6 August 2025
Hello Adapters!Last month we had a beefy devlog, where I went through a myriad of features that I’ve been working on for the eventual early access. Though with all the wordy paragraphs, we also ran out of space for our usual creature showcase. Let’s catch up on all the cool creations from our Discord community in this month’s round-up!Community CreationsHere’s a collection of dinosaurs from GreenHill, who has been very active in sharing their dinosaur designs. I know the game currently doesn’t have everything you need for all the dinos, but despite that GreenHill still managed to improvise with existing tools and crafted these awesome dinos! Another submission by GreenHill. This was posted not too long after a certain movie was out. With how well-recreated this creature looks, I hope it doesn’t bring us any copyright troubles!Le_Noobs, in their own words, made this “silly guy” – a tower…
- June Round-Up - 3 July 2025
Hi everyone!It's July already-- half of 2025 really went by in the blink of an eye! It's been a while since my last devlog, so I'd like use this monthly round-up to give everyone an update on what I've working on and what you can expect to see in Adapt in the near future. Let us dive in, shall we?ProgressionI’ve been working a lot on integrating progression systems into the game in preparation for early access. This system will partially replace the current DNA reward system with a new reward selector which will let players choose from several part upgrades / unlocks, or skip a reward in order to gain some DNA instead. Players will now be able to upgrade and specialize their parts, with more upgrade slots and higher upgrade levels becoming available based on that part’s level. Parts will now be organized based on their primary use, organized by category: conflict, exploration, or social…
- May Round-Up 🦖 - 31 May 2025
Welcome back Adapters! How’s everyone doing? Hope everyone is enjoying the warmth (or heat) of May. Adapt has been making an appearance in various events this month, so let’s dive into this May round-up and check them out! Trailer going Viral! Recently, our publisher Slug Disco started a publisher channel on YouTube and reuploaded Adapt’s first trailer – then it went viral, sitting at almost 150k views! We are absolutely thrilled for all the attention our game has received (thank you for all the new wishlists!). This original announcement trailer was first posted quite a while ago, and Adapt has been through many evolutions since then. Over time, Adapt acquired many new features with more in the works, and we can’t wait to show everyone what else will be coming next to the game! Indie Assemble From May 5 to May 11, Adapt was part of the Indie Assemble festival, organized by Excaliber. T…
- April Round Up 🦖 - 30 April 2025
Hello Adapters! April has been a busy month for us! Adapt had the opportunity to take part in multiple events and show off our creatures to a wide audience. Let’s dive into this month’s round-up and see what exactly were we up to! April Steam Events First we kicked off the month as part of the Earth Appreciation Festival 2025, to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth and the home to millions of years of evolution. We even got to join in on the event showcase video! Here’s our section in the showcase on our YouTube channel, with Adapt’s solo developer Paul briefly covering what’s next for the game: We also participated in the London Games Festival which showcased many popular released titles and promising upcoming projects. It’s our pleasure to be displayed alongside so many incredible games and share our work with all the passionate gamers from the UK. A Small Update We released a minor…
- March Round Up 🦖 - 1 April 2025
Hello Adapters! It’s already the end of March! Time really goes by in the blink of an eye! Let’s have our quick monthly catch-up! Demo update A month ago we had an interim update for the demo, introducing various fixes and optimizations to the gameplay. The highlight of the patch was definitely an updated creature editor, which has been overhauled with additional customization options. What do you think about the new changes? Let us know as we’d love to hear any feedback you have for the game! Earth Appreciation Festival We’re participating in this year’s Earth Appreciation Festival! From April 1 to April 8, this Steam event features both popular titles and upcoming games with discounts and demos available. The variety is massive, with one common theme = their appreciation for our planet Earth. We’re also part of the event showcase where Paul, Adapt’s solo-developer, talks about some of…
- Adapt Demo Update (0.52) Released - 27 February 2025
Patch Notes - 0.52a This is an incremental update which makes some quality of life improvements to the Creature Editor and includes a few new editor features as well as some minor improvements to leg movements and some minor balance changes. Changes General New animal sound size variations added Some genetics / costs have been changed Improvements to Procedural Leg Movement Base Attack Damage Reduced Slightly Editor New Color Palette Selection added to Color Picker Part Shop now groups items based on similarity Improvements to Shop UI Logic Redesign of Genetics Shop Replaced Trunk Adaptation/Bolted part to a dedicated head part Shell Bolt part has been removed, with intention to layer plates instead Two new Leg parts Fixes AI Animals unable to sprint correctly Part rotation restricted incorrectly at certain angles
- January Round Up 🦖 - 31 January 2025
Well would you look at that, in the blink of an eye it's the end of January already! For some the start of the year is a time to take things slow and unwind but for Adapt it was full steam ahead getting the next demo update out to players - and it was a biggie! You can read the full notes here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/888780/view/528709467820262424?l=english But the highlights were definitely the re-introduction of Habitability to the game which gave shelters a purpose! Now when you create you're creature you will want to be keeping an eye on the type of environment that it is suited to and try to find that environment out in the world to make sure you not just survive, but thrive! We spoke more about the specific mechanics in the December development update which you can see here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/888780/view/4471604595787825334?l=english 2025 is…
- Adapt Demo Update (0.51) Out Now - 14 January 2025
Patch Notes - 0.51 First update in 2025 for in Adapt Prologue Demo! Check out what’s new in our game! Changes General Day length increased to 15 minutes (from 10 minutes) Animals will black out if they stay awake for too long Shelters can now house multiple animals Quests and Requests no longer have separate tracked status/displays Reduced Based Health, Stamina and Stomach by 2pts Reduced Stamina use when sprinting by 30% Habitability Re-introduced Habitability to the game Added Sheltered Condition New Shelter Objects available Healing Rework Healing-over-time has been removed Passive Healing is now primarily applied during sleep New medicinal plants now apply a healing status when eaten Editor Added lighting Preview Delete / Backspace will now correctly delete selected parts Various minor Part / Gene Shop issues Fixes Map generator bug affecting Intel HD / UHD GPUs Old food should rot…
