Cult of the Lamb — patch notes and updates

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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Achievements Update | 2026-10-19 | An Update Regarding AchievementsHey Cultists, As you may know, Steam recently implemented a system to separate achievements.This is a small update to let you know that we have separated Woolhaven DLC achievements from base game achievements, and hopefully you should be able to see these separately now after the change. Blood Moon FestivalAlso, a reminder! As you may know if you have been playing Cult of the Lamb for a while, an in-game event called the Blood Moon Festival takes place between the dates of October 24th-November 10th. To experience this, simply make sure your system date/time settings are correctly set. After performing the Bloo |
| Patch Notes 1.5.26 | 2026-08-26 | Version 1.5.26BugsFixed player getting pushed OOB occasionally when claiming Sin from a followerFixed the second player occasionally spawning OOB when entering dungeon nodesFixed followers occasionally spawning OOB in the baseFixed player going OOB when interacting with a follower near the teleport podiumFixed duplicate Chosen Child followerFixed various Chosen Child quest issuesFixed some users missing one DLC lore tablet after completing Sariel's job boardFixed some mac users expanded base getting deleted upon reloading their saveFixed regenerate achievement not unlocking for some users after completing Sozo's questFixed a certain follower |
| Cult of the Lamb x Two Point Museum Collab! | 2026-08-20 | Cult of the Lambs Birthday Sale! As we shared the other day, Cult of the Lamb hit it's fourth birthday, officially making us the youngest game everrrrr (kind of.. sort of... definitely accurate!) We have one of our biggest discounts running on the base game and bundles - if you ever wanted to pick up Cult of the Lamb or any of the DLC's, now is the time! Two Point Museum x Cult of the Lamb Collab!That's right, the Lamb is going on a field trip!Curate your Followers, earn Devotion, and perform rituals for your very own Museum Cult, in the latest update for Two Point Museum!Follow in the teachings of Ratau - the hallowed ground which once was h |
| Happy Fourth Birthday, Little Lamb! | 2026-08-11 | We can hardly believe it - our game, Cult of the Lamb, came out on this day in 2022! Not only has our game grown so much from where it first started, but our amazing team has too. We're so grateful for the community that has been built around our evil little game. Thank you endlessly for your wishlists, comments, playtime and support. And a huge thank you, from the bottom of our diseased hearts, for making the past four years unforgettable!P.S. We're having a HUGE sale on Steam on the base game, as well as Woolhaven and other content packs... PRAISE THE LAMB! Endless love and devotion, Massive Monster xo |
| Announcing the Cult of the Lamb: Board Game! | 2026-07-27 | The Cult of the Lamb Board Game, Available to Back on Kickstarter! Cult of the Lamb: The Board Game is a competitive dungeon-crawling and worker-placement game for 1 to 4 players, packed with the dark charm, humour, and unmistakable style of the hit video game you all know and love! Faith will be tested. Followers will dissent. Poop will absolutely become a problem. The Land of the Old Faith is yours to conquer!Grab it on Kickstarter here, with special exclusives for backers! The folks at Paper Fort Games have been working extremely hard on this, and we are so grateful to them for bringing this delicious board game rendition of our Lamb to li |
| Patch Notes 1.5.25 | 2026-04-20 | Patch Notes 1.5.25 ːTheRedCrownEvilːBugsFixed issue where some users are stuck on 99% completeFixed Fox not showing up on some save filesFixed Feather Necklace not increasing followers speedFixed duplicate special followersRemoved warmth bar from certain decorations+ more miscellaneous fixesHow to Report Bugs ːCultPentagramːIf you come across a bug, please report it in-game via the pause menu (by clicking on the bug icon) with as many details of the issue as possible. If you run into any issues with this, you can also report it using our Steam Discussions. To help us out, please be as detailed as possible when reporting bugs - including the i |
| Announcing the Cult of the Lamb: Design Works Book, Available for Pre-Order! | 2026-04-19 | Cult of the Lamb X Lost in Cult Collab!Cult of the Lamb: Design Works showcases the achievements of the development team in the years leading up to and post launch. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Cult of the Lamb was made, learn more about the creative process, design decisions, and artistic direction of this weird little Lamb game!Available as the Standard Edition (as a standalone copy), and the Deluxe Edition! The Deluxe Edition includes:Cult of the Lamb: Design Works, detailing the design process for the game, art, and moreA physical Knucklebones game, and replica Tarot Card Deck for you to divine your fateArt prints, fabric patches, |
| Hide and Sheep! | 2026-03-19 | Hide and Sheep! The Lamb gets pulled into a game or four of Hide and Sheep with Aza and Keru! Where in Woolhaven will they go? If you like what we do, and want to see more, consider supporting us by checking out Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven!Cult of the Lamb: WoolhavenDiscounted for the very first time, during the Steam Spring Sale! Winter descends, and a long-silenced deity stirs beneath the snow, in this new story expansion to Cult of the Lamb!Yngya, the forgotten God of the lambs, summons you to restore the flock and reclaim what time has erased. But as you breathe life into what long passed, a creeping Rot awakens, spreading corruption thro |
| Patch Notes 1.5.24 | 2026-03-10 | Patch Notes 1.5.24 ːCultMoonːBugsFixed Rotburn fertiliser being removed from crops when harvestedFixed player being able to get stuck on the frozen lakeFixed player not getting Legendary Fragment questFixed duplicate Midas and Dragon eggFixed Twitch flockade softlock caused by Lone ShepherdFixed Knucklebones opponent selection arrows not reacting to mouse clicksFixed placement tiles being inactive after selecting fenceFixed Forneus item quantity text displaying 25 after changing languageFixed devotion bar being tiltedFixed fuel UI staying on screenFixed Exorcism Altar progress bar displaying incorrectly after movingHow to Report Bugs ːTheDivi |
| New Woolhaven Animation, Coming Soon! | 2026-03-02 | Celebrating Woolhaven ːCultMoonːWe have been reading through all of the reviews since launch, and we're honestly just so appreciative of all the feedback and kind words you have given us. As a small team working on this game for so long, it really warms our hearts to see you still enjoying the games we make. None of this would be possible without the amazing community that has brought so much life to our game and characters. From the bottom of our hearts, we truly appreciate all the support and love we have received.If you enjoyed Woolhaven, please do consider leaving us a Steam review and let us know your thoughts! We would really appreciate |
| Patch 1.5.23 Live | 2026-02-26 | 1.5.23 Patch Notes ːCultTriangleːChangesBalanced the amount of damage projectiles deal when deflected by Divine BlastBugsFixed items dropping out of bounds from offering shrinesFixed children being targeted by follower questsFixed coop player being immune to Kallamar’s projectilesFixed softlock when entering the temple and spanking wolves at the same timeFixed softlock when building a snowman as winter endsFixed player stuck in burrowing animation when encountering a damned follower after using specific fleece or relic abilityFixed softlock during Old Wounds quest if bishop has been set as twitch followerFixed invisible Haborym if player died |
| Patch 1.5.22 Live | 2026-02-17 | 1.5.22 Patch Notes :TheDivineRedCrown:BugsFixed Yngya heart node locked due to missing ghosts on certain save filesFixed some save files being locked out of Sin contentFixed invincible flesh swarmer enemyFixed only hammer spawning on certain save filesFixed rare soft lock due to new building blue printsFixed softlock while trying to mate follower that was playing knucklebonesFixed player locked in winter cycle on certain save filesFixed Twitch Help or Hinder vote being cancelled when entering the TempleFixed player blizzard animations in templeFixed rare issue where Snowman mini game would get stuck on screenFixed ranching animal level bar ex |
| Patch 1.5.21 Live | 2026-02-10 | 1.5.21 Patch Notes ːTheDivineRedCrownːChangesFlockade no longer requires you to beat opponents to progress for 100% completionBugsFixed fisherman shop interaction being disabled during certain questFixed hitting ranch animals with a snowball whilst leashed causes them to stay attachedFixed missing ‘remove necklace’ follower interactionFixed Kudaii relic quest displaying as Woolhaven questFixed some users Woolhaven upgrade tree not incrementing when it should haveFixed pick up items dropping in incorrect positionsFixed softlock when interacting with flockade quickly after entering buildingFixed alert displaying on Crown menu when it shouldn’t |
| Patch 1.5.20 Live | 2026-02-05 | 1.5.20 Patch Notes ːTheDivineRedCrownːBugsFixed tutorial issues when using non English languagesFixed Organic Smoothie not being detected by followersFixed duplication follower issueFixed duplicate eggs due to golden dragon eggsFixed quests duplicating in quest historyFixed Pilgrim quests not triggeringFixed snowball label displaying ‘Compost Body’Fixed Warrior trio soft lock where followers are not spawned after bosses are killedFixed mating/lover quests targeting certain snowmen typesFixed only keyboard input in coopFixed goat turning into lamb after changing fleeces in WoolhavenFixed players dealing damage to each other with legendary gaun |
| Patch 1.5.19 Live | 2026-02-02 | Patch Notes 1.5.19 ːCultPentagramːChangesSnowlambs can no longer be targets for Prison related questsBugsFixed certain enemies not exploding causing a soft lock on Mac devicesFixed locked legendary dagger quest progress when obtaining fishing rodFixed crashes caused by guardian enemies and charm cursesFixed missing symbols in Korean languageFixed various special follower VOFixed certain special wool not existingHow to Report Bugs ːTheDivineRedCrownːIf you come across a bug, please report it in-game via the pause menu (by clicking on the bug icon) with as many details of the issue as possible. If you run into any issues with this, you can also |
| Patch 1.5.18 Live | 2026-01-29 | Patch Notes 1.5.18 ːCultPentagramːChangesWoolhaven fox interaction adjustments for users who have refused to sacrifice a certain ratBugsFixed hutch and trough not being interactable on specific tiles after being moved in edit modeFixed Mac displaying a large black circle on screenFixed endless wolves attack after editing ranch just before attack startsFixed fonts not displaying correctly until languages were changed in the languages settingFixed Wolves attack not finishing after coming to base with the dead animalFix Lamb Flesh bugging out on dodgeFix Swordsman bugging out if target coop player gets knocked downFixed hints not showing up on h |
| Patch 1.5.17 Live | 2026-01-28 | Patch Notes 1.5.17 ːCultMoonːChangesEditing base will be disabled during wolf attacksBugsFixed Mac displaying a large black circle on screenFixed soft lock when unlocking an upgrade/structure on MacFixed progress lock for players with disabled Yngya’s heart map nodeFixed Executioner/Hagar not giving legendary axe’s fragment after being indoctrinatedFixed attack direction to follow keyboard direction if mouse is not movedFixed endless loading screen after teleporting out from Marchosias’s weapon podium areaFixed River Boy’s children inheriting unavailable unique follower skinsFixed followers becoming unresponsive after playing drums with River |
| Patch 1.5.16 LIVE | 2026-01-26 | Patch Notes 1.5.16 ːCultEyeː\ Fix for black screen caused by missing video in the base game intro, as well as at the top of the mountain (the two animated sequences).Fixed Maker of Legends Achievement not triggering (will trigger for users who have all legendary weapons)Fixed dying after certain boss fightsFixed player being stuck unable to attackFixed soft lock due to certain rot enemiesFixed missing characters in Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified)Fixed Full Flock Achievement not triggering without the Woolhaven skinsFixed Tarot card menu showing incorrect amount when user does not have WoolhavenFixed Full Deck Achievement not tr |
| Known Issues 1.5.0 | 2026-01-22 | Update 26/01/26We have pushed patch 1.5.16 LIVE, addressing many bugs/issues. Known Issues Hi all! We are aware of some commonly reported bugs and other issues as of 1.5.0, such as: \ Black screen bugYou Are What You Eat quest with animals bugged. Descriptions for items, relics, curses, etc missing during crusades.Keyboard/Mouse issues. Chain weapon controls are locked while using the Fleece of Hobbled Heels Stuck during cinematic at the end of the first dungeon in Woolhaven (if this happens, try turning off vsync fast in NVIDIA settings)Achievements not unlocking correctly. Please be patient while we look into these issues and work on fixing |
| Patch 1.5.0 Live | 2026-01-22 | Patch 1.5.0 is here! ːTheRedCrownEvilːThis patch adds a huge host of changes, tweaks, and bug/crash/softlock fixes to Cult of the Lamb. ːCultEyeː Changes Added ability to clear dead followers from the dead follower list at Ratau’s ShackRemoved the level capSpies have had a rework - you may now catch, murder, or indoctrinate them if you catch them before they leave.Children of Jalala, Rinor and Yarlen will not be abominationsBishop Followers will no longer have the Poet Trait Leshy will have a ‘blind’ traitFollowers on missionaries may show in dungeonsTeddy Dog Follower Form, Leafy Sculpture, Mushroom Candle, Goat Effigy, Goat Statue, and Goat |
| DLC Story Expansion Woolhaven Out Now! | 2026-01-22 | Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven is out now! How to Start The Woolhaven DLC Following your purchase of the DLC, ensure your game is fully updated. To access Woolhaven, you need to have defeated the Bishops - Leshy, Heket, Kallamar and Shamura. (you do not need to have defeated The One Who Waits).A Yngya statue will appear; it shouldn’t be hard to miss on the north side of the base by the teleporter. The Statue will ask for some resources:5 Mushrooms5 Crystals5 Silk1 SinThese are very common items, and Sin can be generated by your followers. Once you have given the Statue all of these, Woolhaven will start!Discover WoolhavenReturn the lost souls of |
| We're Leaking Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven on Twitch Early! | 2026-01-07 | Update: Twitch Drops Are Live! NotesMake sure you connect your Twitch account here, and you are watching an eligible stream for the drops, which you can find here.Drops from streams will be redeemable, but drops will not show up in-game until January 22nd after being claimed and redeemed (make sure your game is fully updated on that day). You don't need to own Woolhaven to enjoy these drops. Not to worry for those who don't watch any streams - you wont miss out. All Twitch Drops will be made available for free via the Mystic Sellers Wheel in-game in a later update! ːCultEyeːThe First Ever Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Stream!Join our ‘Chosen La |
| Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, arrives January 22, 2026! | 2025-12-15 | WOOLHAVEN: Midwinter Showcase In this showcase, we delved into what exactly you can expect from Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven!From an exclusive look at gameplay, to new mechanics, this video answers many of your questions around the latest Cult of the Lamb story expansion, arriving January 22nd! Survive the Winter! With the introduction of Woolhaven, a chill will spread across the Lands of the Old Faith. The God of Winter, Yngya, will ask you to find the souls of Lambs passed, scattered across the mountain, and to return them to Woolhaven. However, with each soul returned, Yngya grows stronger - posing new challenges to your cult. Keep your cul |
| Discover More About Woolhaven, in This Dev Midwinter Showcase! | 2025-12-09 | WOOLHAVEN: Midwinter Showcase The Massive Monster team is gathering from all around the world to wish you a merry Midwinter—and reveal what you can expect from the upcoming Cult of the Lamb story expansion, Woolhaven.... including the release date! Get ready for this spectacular showcase, airing December 15th Pacific! Wishlist Cult of the Lamb: WoolhavenIn Woolhaven, you will meet Yngya - the forgotten God of the lambs. Restore the flock, learn the history of lambkind, and claim what time has erased. But as you breathe life into what long passed, a creeping Rot awakens, spreading corruption through the sacred mountain the lambs once called ho |
| New Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven Ranching Overview Gameplay Revealed! | 2025-10-22 | Woolhaven: New Ranching Gameplay Revealed!Get a deep dive into how ranching works in this latest Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven trailer for the upcoming expansion! Ranching will allow you to care for and breed rare creatures that provide wool, warmth and precious meat. Tame and ride them, care for them, love them - eat them...?What is Woolhaven?Winter descends, and a long-silenced deity stirs beneath the snow.Yngya, the forgotten God of the lambs, summons you to restore the flock and reclaim what time has erased, in this massive DLC expansion to Cult of the Lamb! As you breathe life into what long passed, a creeping Rot awakens, spreading corrup |
| PAX Australia, the LAMB is coming for you. | 2025-09-24 | SPOOKY TIME IS LOOMING.Because there's nothing scarier than meeting an unshowered game dev after months of crunching.PAX Australia That's right, we're attending PAX Australia again! And even better, we're taking our newest DLC, WOOLHAVEN, to PAX. Be among the first to play this incredible DLC, alongside meeting the LAMB, picking up new special merch, and spending time in the iconic Temple from the game!Dates: 10th-12th October, 2025Venue: MCEC, MelbourneRead more about PAX Aus Here. Spooky Puppet Show! We're teaming up with our friends GoldenScissorPuppets, to host a a freaky little puppet show in MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA! New gods rise and old g |
| Reawaken Winter, and Rebuild Your Fallen Flock in WOOLHAVEN | 2025-08-26 | Woolhaven, a HUGE new expansion to Cult of the Lamb, releases early 2026!Last week, we dropped news regarding our newest DLC, Woolhaven! This is a full length, feature filled story expansion to Cult of the Lamb, coming early 2026. You can wishlist it on Steam here! We have received lots of questions about this DLC - here's some more information around what features we showed last week. That's right, there's more to this DLC than what you've seen so far, which will be revealed as we inch closer to 2026. Winter descends, and a long-silenced deity stirs beneath the snow.Yngya, the forgotten God of the lambs, summons you to restore the flock and |
| Introducing WOOLHAVEN: Cult of the Lamb's HUGE New Story Expansion | 2025-08-19 | Woolhaven, a HUGE new expansion to Cult of the Lamb, releases early 2026!Winter has arrived, and a forgotten God calls from the mountain. Uncover the past. Guide the lost souls of your kin, and rebuild your flock. Last of the lambs, the fate of Woolhaven lies with you.A New Major Expansion for Cult of the Lamb!A lost God calls you from a mysterious mountain: you must rebuild the flock and reawaken winter to uncover the truth of the fallen lambs. Face the past before it consumes you in this full-length, feature-packed DLC! 🏔️ Explore the Mountain – Two New Dungeons!Venture into a new realm of blizzards, twisted secrets, and corrupted creature |
| GERMANY, BIG HEAD IS COMING FOR YOU. | 2025-08-05 | Cult of the Lamb will be at Gamescom '25! All you need to do is look for the menacing BIG HEAD! Or you could maybe just go to Hall 10.1..... Meet the Lamb! 📍 Hall 10.1Merch - so, so much merch. You'll be able to buy COTL merch at Gamescom for the very first time ever, with Gamescom exclusives! 📍Stand A43, Hall 5.1 Cosplay parade, from the 21st-24th every day at 3pm! Make your way to Big Head, and there we shall march upon our enemies.📅 More info: Gamescom runs from Wed, 20 Aug – Sun, 24 Aug 2025, in Cologne, Germany.We will be there too - perhaps we shall pray together, and become one. With Big Head. Big Head... |
| A Heartbreaking Update From Our Development Team. | 2025-04-03 | It’s with heavy and broken hearts we have to announce that Narayana Johnson, AKA River Boy, has passed away. Take some time today to listen to River Boy's music, including the Cult of the Lamb soundtrack. It touched so many people. Please be patient with our team in this incredibly difficult time. We are a small team, and we are all feeling the loss immensely. We will miss you so, so much. See you on the other side, Narayana. With love, Massive Monster |