Distant Bloom — patch notes and updates
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| Distant Bloom is now available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch | 2025-03-27 | Distant Bloom is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch! 🌿🎮 Discover the power of nature 🌱 — now with a 10% launch discount for Nintendo Switch users! 🛍️✨ |
| 🌿 Spring Sale Continues! 🌿 | 2025-03-13 | Distant Bloom keeps celebrating the arrival of spring! 🌱 ✨ Grab this cozy and relaxing management game for 50% off in the Spring Sale! 👉 Check out our other games on sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183530/Go_Fight_Fantastic/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394440/The_Great_Below/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374420/100_Steps/ |
| The Early Spring Sale has begun! | 2025-03-06 | 🌸 Spring is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with a game about nature coming to life? Grab Distant Bloom and its DLC for 50% off in the Early Spring Sale! 🌿✨ 🎮 Check out other games joining the sale! 🚀🔥 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394440/The_Great_Below/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374420/100_Steps/ |
| Distant Bloom and DLC for 50% off during the Steam Winter Sale! | 2024-12-19 | A cozy adventure awaits you this Holiday season! Head to Altra 3 now for 50% off for Distant Bloom and the Original Soundtrack. Distant Bloom offers a warm and tranquil experience, without time pressure, where you can see a devastated planet come to life through your actions. This resource management game is what you need for long winter evenings! Check out our other games participating in the Winter Sale. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183530/Go_Fight_Fantastic/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394440/The_Great_Below/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374420/100_Steps/ |
| The sale on Distant Bloom continues! | 2024-12-04 | You can still grab Distant Bloom cheaper than ever. The game's sale continues. Until December 18th, you can purchase these cozy resources management game for 45% off in the Early Winter Sale. Check out other titles participating in the sale. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183530/Go_Fight_Fantastic/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394440/The_Great_Below/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374420/100_Steps/ |
| Distant Bloom joins the Autumn Sale! | 2024-11-27 | 🌌 Visit Altra 3 and watch the planet blossom thanks to you, now for 45% off in the Autumn Sale until December 4th! ✨ Check out our other games participating in the Autumn Sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1183530/Go_Fight_Fantastic/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394440/The_Great_Below/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374420/100_Steps/ |
| Update Notes for September 12th Patch | 2024-09-12 | Bug Fixes Added extra precautions when saving and exiting the game, in order to make sure quest related information is saved properly. Added extra precautions when loading a save file, in order to make sure completed quests would not re-activate. Fixed an issue where multiple dialogue options would be incorrectly available during certain quests. Rebalanced the revitalization amount needed for unlocking the ascended pillars. Fixed an issue with the "A use for jelly" quest, where the Elder would refuse jelly from the player if they quit the game during the related quest step. Fixed an issue where holding the "jelly" inventory item and pressing |
| Developer Update regarding Distant Bloom | 2024-09-06 | Hello everyone, here comes a small update regarding Distant Bloom and the current state of the game. First of all, we are overjoyed that so many of you decided to give Distant Bloom a try and the all around positive reception the game has received. It truly means the world to us to see something we worked on be able to bring a joyful experience to so many. With that said, we also know that the experience up until this point has not been without its faults and we want to profusely apologize for any frustration caused by the issues and bugs some of you have experienced within the game. While we haven't been able to respond to every post regardi |
| Distant Bloom is now 40% off! | 2024-08-24 | 🌼 Prepare yourself for a peaceful journey into the wonders of nature with Distant Bloom. This cozy adventure allows players to witness the transformation of a barren world into a thriving paradise. 🌿 Distant Bloom emphasizes taking your time and enjoying every aspect of managing and exploring. As you embark on a cosmic mission to an alien planet, your goal is to create a new home for your species. However, instead of finding a lush paradise, you encounter a world in decay. 🤖 With the help of your loyal robot companion, Kei'ki, you will work to restore the planet's natural harmony and breathe life back into its desolate landscapes. Explore |
| Discover the power of plants and make the planet bloom | 2024-08-23 | 🌼 Get ready for a peaceful journey into nature with Distant Bloom. This cozy adventure lets players transform a desolate world into a vibrant paradise. 🌿 Distant Bloom focuses on savoring every moment of management and exploration. Land on an alien planet and establish a new home, but be prepared—what you find is a world in ruins, not a lush paradise. 🤖 With your robot companion Kei'ki, restore the planet's natural balance and revive its barren landscapes. Explore diverse biomes, from misty marshes to towering forests, each filled with unique fauna. 🌱 Gather resources, plant seeds, and expand your settlement. Along the way, you'll help cu |
| Distant Bloom is now playable in German! | 2024-06-13 | Great news for all our German fans! We see how much you’re enjoying the game, so Distant Bloom now has a new translation and is available in German! We hope you’ll enjoy restoring the natural environment of Altra 3 even more! Additionally, all players can now save their progress in the cloud. Cloud saves allow you to continue your game on any device without worrying about losing your progress. Just make sure to keep Cloud synchronization enabled. And from now until June 27th, Distant Bloom and Distant Bloom Original Soundtrack are part of the Early Summer Sale with a 35% discount! Enjoy the game! |
| Update Notes for June 13th | 2024-06-13 | German Localisation added Other minor fixes and UI & QOL improvements |
| The Weeklong Deal is here! | 2024-05-06 | Distant Bloom is now available in a hot spring discount for 25% off, from May 6th to May 13th! Also, check out the Altra 3 Collection Bundle and Kinda Brave Bundle offers! |
| Distant Bloom joins Steam Farming Fest! | 2024-04-29 | Today marks the start of Steam Farming Fest, and Distant Bloom is part of it! For this occasion, you'll be able to grab an exclusive deal on the Altra 3 Collection Bundle and get the game with the Original Soundtrack at 22% off! Altra 3 Collection Bundle |
| Distant Bloom is now part of the Kinda Brave Bundle! | 2024-04-29 | Distant Bloom is now available as part of the Kinda Brave Bundle - a collection of four indie games from Kinda Brave Entertainment, offering a wide range of experiences for the most demanding players. You'll find a cozy adventure focusing on pro-environmental themes with Distant Bloom, a fast-paced and vibrant hand-drawn Hack and Slash with Go Fight Fantastic!, an avant-garde post-horror with mechanics balancing between 2D and 3D with The Great Below, and a demanding and unforgiving roguelite with 100 Steps." |
| Update Notes for April 18th | 2024-04-18 | Fixed an issue where the crew's wishes were being reset upon having completed the main story. Wishes regarding decorations and repaired artifacts should be restored to their previous state but food items will unfortunately have to be re-gifted to the crew in order to be updated correctly. Fixed an issue where the Elder, Usluk and Kei’ki were sometimes not spawning in the base properly after having completed the main story. Fixed an issue where planting plots accessible after the main story were not displaying their compass markers. Fixed an issue where some map markers were overlapping. Fixed an issue where ruin markers were not displaying co |
| Have you discovered the Little Buddy Mode yet? | 2024-04-09 | Distant Bloom is a game about exploring an alien planet and bringing it back to life. It's about ecology, sustainability, and love for nature, but it's also about family, friends, and the meaningful journey we can share with loved ones. Distant Bloom aims to make players of all ages feel happy, cozy, and safe, and most importantly, not alone. For these reasons, we decided to add "Little Buddy Mode", which allows you to connect a second controller to your PC and have your little kid, sibling, or friend take control of the little robot Kei.ki. No, this doesn't make Distant Bloom a multiplayer game. All actions in the game will still be performe |
| New Improvements and Fixes! | 2024-04-08 | Today, we've implemented another set of fixes for Distant Bloom. This marks the fifth update since you got your hands on the game. During this time, you've provided us with valuable feedback that has helped us work on improving your gaming experience. In total we’ve managed to address over 25 issues and add quite a few 'quality of life' improvements! Thank you for your involvement! Check out the full list of recent changes below: April 8th NPC's should spawn correctly in base after the main questline is completed. Sick beasts should now properly display the "New Recipe Unlocked" notification when scanned (a minor blueprint node was missing). |
| Update Notes - April 8th | 2024-04-08 | • NPC´s should now spawn correctly in base after main questline has been completed. • Sick beasts should now properly display the "New Recipe Unlocked" notification on being scanned. • WASD movement in UI should now be fully functioning (W key was not functioning properly). • Foliage suppression for buildings should now be functioning properly. • Fixed a loading zone issue when moving between Marshy Fields Giant Grove areas. • Fixed a collision issue for the ascended architecture staircase near the Mederi vista point in Giant Grove. • Fixed a bug in critter/creep monster spawn logic that could multiply the amount. • Fixed a bug where Ruin ico |
| Update Notes for April 4th | 2024-04-04 | Fixes: - Further improvements in Lightning during sunset/night hours - Issues with construction boxes disappearing or spawning more than once fixed - Quest sequence timer reduced from 30 seconds to 10 seconds (instances of game getting idle at the start of a quest sequence should be greatly reduced) |
| Update Notes for April 2nd | 2024-04-02 | FIXES: - Wetland probe potential blocker fixed - Loading Volume fix (Hot Pools) - Potential blocker for Bahhan if player saved during cooking fixed - Added colliders in base for AI navigation issue fixes (NPCs getting blocked in different places around the base should be fixed) - Bahhan/cook being busy and not wanting to cook anymore should be fixed QOL IMPROVEMENTS: - Eye Shader improvements - Lighting improvements - Show seeds in harvest UI and prompt “seedbag full” UI if trying to collect with a full seedbag - Snot monsters only block the cell they sleep in (other cells can be pre-planted during the day) - Snot monsters “cooldown” time bet |
| Update Notes for March 28 | 2024-03-28 | Fixed non-removable trees Fixed a potential hang activating Probe (quarry) |
| Patch Notes March 28 | 2024-03-28 | Distant Bloom's first patch notes! Map Bug Fix Potential sequence lock/bug fix Fixes and imrpovements to level design on certain vistas Thank you for your feedback and support! /The Ember Trail Team |
| Distant Bloom is Available Now! | 2024-03-27 | Distant Bloom is now available! Prepare for a cozy adventure on an alien planet where you'll nurture nature and witness its resurgence before your eyes. Enjoy a 10% discount for the launch. The game invites you on a tranquil journey of management and exploration, where you'll discover the magic of nature and the importance of maintaining harmony in the world. No combat. No high scores. No pressure. Just an extraordinary adventure in an alien world. Check out the Launch Trailer! After a long voyage through space, you and your crew touch down on an alien planet with the vital task of establishing a new home for your species. But this place is n |
| 🌺 Distant Bloom is set to launch on March 27th, 2024! | 2024-02-21 | 🌼 Get ready to embark on a tranquil journey into the heart of nature with Distant Bloom, set to release on March 27th, 2024. This cozy adventure invites players to witness the transformation of a desolate world into a vibrant paradise. 🌿 Distant Bloom isn't about rushing through challenges; it's about savoring every moment of your management and exploration escapade. Join the cosmic expedition as you land on an alien planet, tasked with establishing a new home for your species. But beware, what you find isn't a lush paradise but a world in ruins. 🤖 With your trusty robot companion, Kei'ki, by your side, you'll set out to restore this plane |
| All the best in the new year! 🌼 | 2023-12-31 | Hey Gaming Fam, As we wrap up 2023, we're feeling all warm and fuzzy about the chill vibes we've shared. Despite a few bumps in the road, we've navigated through, and it's made us wiser. We’re excited that our game is set to drop next year, and we've crafted it with your calm gaming preferences in mind. Your feedback has been our guiding star, helping us create a game that's as relaxing as a lazy Sunday quest. A massive shoutout to you for being part of this adventure. The day you get to kick back and play our game will be the crowning achievement of the hard work we put in. Wishing you a blissfully cozy 2024, filled with tranquil games that |
| Distant Bloom Devs Update | 2023-12-01 | Hello everyone! Lately, we've been putting in some serious work to enhance the gaming experience for our players. Taking into account your incredible contributions, for which we're immensely grateful, and the feedback garnered from your gameplay in the demo version, our goal has been to implement these insights across all aspects of the game. Here's a summary of what we've been focusing on: 🎮 Game Design Balancing: Responding to your fantastic feedback on the demo experience and internal playtests, we've been fine-tuning game design for a more enjoyable player experience. 🌍 Redesigned Early Game: We've revamped the beginning of the game to |
| Distant Bloom is coming to Steam in Q1 2024 | 2023-11-10 | We're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Distant Bloom, a serene management game that invites you to explore an alien world and rejuvenate its natural beauty. The game is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2024. Regrettably, we want to extend our sincere apologies to our community for the recent lack of updates. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to temporarily halt progress on the project. However, we're delighted to share that we've overcome all challenges and are now in the final stretch, dedicated to delivering the best possible game. We can't wait for you to experience the joy of playing Distant Bloom. Your ongo |
| Use the Power of Plants in the Distant Bloom Demo Now | 2023-06-24 | No combat. No high scores to beat. No pressure. Start your own adventure in the Distant Bloom demo, or sit back and relax to our Steam Next Fest broadcast. ABOUT DISTANT BLOOM Welcome to Distant Bloom, a cozy management and exploration game far away from home! The Distant Bloom demo puts you in the boots of an Alter who, after a long expedition through space, are taking their first brave steps on an unknown planet. You are here with the critical mission of establishing a new home for your species. But something’s not right – this place is very different from the vision you saw through your telescope… Now it’s up to you to explore this desolat |
| Distant Bloom Cozy Demo Time | 2023-06-20 | No combat. No high scores to beat. No pressure. Start your own adventure in the Distant Bloom demo, or sit back and relax to our Steam Next Fest broadcast. ABOUT DISTANT BLOOM Welcome to Distant Bloom, a cozy management and exploration game far away from home! The Distant Bloom demo puts you in the boots of an Alter who, after a long expedition through space, are taking their first brave steps on an unknown planet. You are here with the critical mission of establishing a new home for your species. But something’s not right – this place is very different from the vision you saw through your telescope… Now it’s up to you to explore this desolat |