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Droplet: States of Matter — patch notes and updates

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Patch 1.0.2.32026-09-19Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This is a small patch update. Gameplay • New spooky skins for Droplet and Molly-QL. • Fixed some unnecessary collision with Sobek’s staff. • Fixed a spot near the Salty Peter portal where you could get stuck. • Pterodactyls, drones and seagulls are no longer affected by liquids. This is to prevent a lot of them from randomly dying on accident. Graphics • Fixed an issue where stray warp portals were appearing the distance in Argon Town. Options • Replaced unlimited FPS option with 144 frames per second.
Patch 1.0.2.22026-05-30Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This is a small patch update.GraphicsMinor adjustments to Molly-QL’s winter skin model to prevent clipping in first person.
Patch 1.0.2.12026-05-16Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This is a small patch update that addresses some general feedback.GameplayNew option to toggle between disabling health and ammo pickups while maxed out. You can find it under the Gameplay section of the Options menu. (Note: People really wanted to eat burgers even at full health. Can’t say no to that.)Added an arrow in Windswept Ruins to help new players out.Fixed a spot in Sandswept City where you could get stuck.
Patch 1.0.22026-05-06Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This is a small patch update that addresses a few minor issues. Gameplay • Fixed some misplaced terrain in Autumn Hills. • Made the Autumn Hills time trial time more generous. After updating the game, if you have a time that now qualifies, you will automatically be awarded a gold crystal. • Made one of the jumping challenges in Krypton Estate slightly easier. • Fixed a bug where catfish weren’t eating the player properly. • Adjustments to the collision and speed of the Salty Peter shark. • Fixed a bug where the elevator in Radon Industries could get stuck. Audio • Fixed some audio issues in Krypton Estate near the
Patch 1.0.12026-01-05Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This is a small patch update that addresses a few audio and performance issues. Audio • Fixed some sounds that were not being affected by the options menu. Menus • FPS Limit is now set to 120 on PC by default. Performance • Runs a few more manual garbage collection checks throughout the game. • Removed some unused files.
The Final Devlog2025-09-30Hey guys, Krayfishkarl here and welcome to a special announcement. Version 1.0 of Droplet: States of Matter is now available. This update brings the game out of early access and into its full release. Additionally, the official soundtrack has been made available for separate purchase on Steam. There are seventy six songs spread across nearly three hours of music.After seven years, the game is finally finished. I achieved one of my biggest life goals: to make my very own commerically released video game. My younger self would be proud, not just from having made the game, but also from having made something that he would have really enjoyed whi
Version 1.0 out now!2025-09-30It's here! Droplet: States of Matter leaves early access today, transitioning into its full 1.0 release! To celebrate, for the next two weeks, the game will be receiving a 15% launch discount.And that's not all! You can also purchase the Droplet: States of Matter Soundtrack! Nearly three hours of colorful tunes! And yes, it also has a launch discount.Later today, I will be posting the final devlog for the game with more information about my future plans. For now, go check out the game!GAMESOUNDTRACK
Patch EA1.55.32025-09-28Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This patch addresses a few more issues found during release candidate testing.Patch NotesGameplayGeometry adjustments in a few levels to prevent clipping.Slightly shortened the electrocution animation in Radon Industries.Fixed a few misplaced objects throughout the game.Fixed a bug where you could take damage while in the middle of warping to another level.Factory debris no longer damages you when shredded.Fixed an edge case where you would not respawn from death correctly.GraphicsFixed a graphical issue with the boss portal information panels.Fixed some z-fighting in Radon Industries.Updated scaling on the giant
Patch EA1.55.22025-09-24Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here with another patch update. This just fixes some more bugs. I'll be doing at least one more 100% runthrough before release to try to catch anything else. September 30 draws close!Patch NotesGameplayAdjusted some platforms in Waterworks and Arctic Rig.Changed the contents of some small crates in Industrial Junkyard and Frozen Fortress.Fixed some out of bounds clips.Fixed some inconsistent spawning issues with factory debris.Fixed some issues with the speed at which the player is moved by wind.Fixed a bug where you could get stuck crouching.Logic updates with levers in Sill E. Con arena.GraphicsVarious animation adjus
Patch EA1.55.12025-09-18Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! Just a small patch to fix a few minor bugs.GameplayYou now always revert to third person after respawning at a checkpoint.Respawning from checkpoints now consistently orients the player the correct way.Removed some unneeded collision from levers and switches.Moved some dark clouds in Windswept Ruins.GraphicsFixed various player animation issues.Fixes some transparency issues throughout the game.AudioSound effect added for death of shark in Salty Peter arena.TextFixes issue where unlock notification would be delayed under certain circumstances.
Patch EA1.552025-09-12Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! Just a small update this time around.GameplayRemoved a redundant healing crystal in Neon Badlands.Charged shots get cleared when going into sun launchers.Removed unnecessary collision checks on polarize pulses.Fixed a spot where you could get stuck in Radon Industries.GraphicsSmall adjustments to Molly-QL’s dance animation.Fixed some animation issues with the Pistol Shrimp.AudioNew pause theme.MiscHigher resolution desktop icon.
Original Soundtrack Coming Soon!2025-09-10Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here with an announcement. The soundtrack of Droplet: States of Matter will be getting its own standalone release on Steam on the same day it leaves early access: September 30, 2025! There are a total of 76 songs spread across nearly three hours!If you want a variety of bouncy, nostalgic tunes to add to your playlist, then check it out! Additionally, the game's title screen sequence has been uploaded to YouTube, serving as an official music video for the game's main theme "Through the Water Cycle!"Wishlist the Soundtrack:
Droplet: States of Matter releasing September 30!2025-08-30Save the date! Droplet: States of Matter will finally be exiting early access on September 30, 2025!In addition, the store page has received a glow up with new key art and screenshots! The game's splash screen has been updated too!
Patch EA1.54.22025-08-25Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! I have another set of small fixes. Enjoy!Patch NotesGameplayYou now shoot slightly higher when crouched.Pistol shrimps now have more telegraphing before they attack.Fixed an issue where time trial times may get recorded incorrectly.GraphicsUpdated state of matter symbol graphics.Fixed some enemy animations.Fixed some material issues on the player’s eyes.AudioFixed bug where momentum break sound wasn’t affected by changing the audio settings.TextShop item notifications now correctly appear.
Patch EA1.54.12025-08-20Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! This update contains a variety of bug fixes to help iron out the experience. Enjoy!Patch NotesGameplayBug fix where the surveillance activated turrets would get stuck shooting for far longer than intended.Projectiles no longer interact with enemies that are in the process of dying.Fixed some movement issues when crouching.Bigger collision capsule for rose enemies.Purple plants and rose enemies no longer deflect projectiles when retracted. Projectiles will instead pass through them.Fixes issue where player might turn invisible upon returning from a warp portal.Small terrain adjustments to Borealis Vista.GraphicsFix
Patch EA1.542025-08-16Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! Another update is out with another wave of bug fixes and quality of life updates. I'm expecting to announce the full release date within the next few weeks! The new trailer is coming soon!Patch NotesGameplayFixed missing collision with toxic waterfalls.Changed the timing of the message that appears telling you how to control the Mendeleev.New time trial times for Borealis Vista and Mangrove Marsh.Adjusted some misplaced objects.Adjusted collision of item pickups.Fixed a bug where the slime at the end of Cirrus Harbor couldn’t move.Mad Hatters are no longer invincible when beyond their awareness range.Adjusted the
Patch EA1.53.3.12025-08-08Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here! I have a small patch update today! Details below!Patch NotesGameplayMade the pink crystal challenge at the Galactic Science Festival significantly easier.Fixed an issue where the reward for completing all Kray Times could get prematurely unlocked.GraphicsAdds support for several new resolutions, notably those for ultra-wide monitors.UI now better adapts to resolutions bigger than 1920 x 1080.Tweaked the appearance of the state of matter of timer to better stand out against the background.Adjusted colors of various objects that represent water form.Tweaked some player animations.MenusBackend changes to how extras a
Patch EA1.53.32025-08-05Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Patch EA1.53.3 is now available! This update contains a ton of general fixes plus some readjustments to the time trial times to reflect recent physics changes.I'm planning to do a bit more testing on different types of hardware to ensure it's as smooth as I can get it. Stay tuned a little while longer!That's all for now and thank for following the development of Droplet: States of Matter!Patch NotesGameplayMade the switches at the end of Particle Accelerator bigger so that they’re easier to see on smaller screens.Adjusted default settings when playing on Stea
Patch EA1.53.22025-07-31Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.53.2 is now available! This update includes another round of bug fixes and other minor tweaks.These weekly patch updates will continue into the month of August. I am currently projecting the launch of a new trailer around early September so make sure you follow my socials to keep up to date!That’s all for now and with that, thank you for the following the development of Droplet: States of Matter!Patch NotesGameplayAdjusted the hardlight platforms in Sandswept City.Slightly moved the sun launcher in the Lord Krypton boss fight.State of matter ti
Patch EA1.53.12025-07-21Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.53.1 is now available! This update includes various bug fixes, quality of life improvements and more.As stated in the previous update, I do not have any more plans to create dedicated video logs until the release of the next trailer so for the time being, you can expect approximately weekly bug fixes like this for the imminent future.That's all for now and with that, thank you for the following the development of Droplet: States of Matter!Patch NotesGameplayAdjusted where the player character shoots from in first person mode.Collision adjustmen
The Finishing Touches2025-07-13Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.53 is now available! This update adds some extra polish to the game as part of the last few finishing touches before the 1.0 release.The most notable addition is that footstep sounds now play depending on what sort of terrain you are walking on, from grass to dirt to sand and more. If you wish, you can change the volume of the footsteps in the options menu. I've also made adjustments to player animations with the inclusion of several special effects. For example, now when you hold a charge shot, you will see a glowing ball of energy around your
Alternate Skins + More Extras2025-06-22Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.52 is now available! This update adds a few extra bells and whistles to help polish up the game for the upcoming 1.0 release.Firstly, I have made another pass at the game's mappings for controllers. Most notably, the Left Trigger is now the crouch button, taking the place of sprinting which is now set to tap mode by default. For more information, check the in-game options menu. There are three different alternate control schemes you can choose from. I've also taken the opportunity to improve the player's physics all around.Additionally, I've ad
Steam Deck Compatibility Details2025-06-10Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here. This post will detail what sort of experience to expect from playing Droplet: States of Matter on Steam Deck.One of the primary features is cloud saving. Provided you have the feature enabled in your Steam profile, you will now be able to seamlessly transfer your save files between Steam Deck and PC. Whatever you have configured in the options menu, however, will remain local to your machine.For a more tailored, optimized experience, some menu options have been made exclusive to the PC version. Therefore, while on Steam Deck, the game will be locked to the following settings:Resolution to 1280 x 800.Button display
Achievements, Cloud Saving + Steam Deck Support2025-06-08Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.51 is now available! This update adds support for Steam achievements and Steam Deck playability.As you play through the main game, you will start obtaining achievements depending on certain milestones. This could be anything from visiting new areas for the first time to completing specific challenges. Some of them are hidden, since I intend for them to be discovered accidentally as you play the game. While you'll be able to earn achievements on an existing save file prior to this update, it is still recommended to start from the beginning for t
Player Animation Refreshes2025-05-22Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.50 is now available! This update refreshes all the animations for Droplet and Molly-QL. You may have already noticed that Droplet looks very different. I updated his proportions to make his appearance more consistent with all the other characters in the game. And of course, based on some user feedback I couldn't possibly ignore, I made him more handsome. For those of you who are fans of Molly-QL, don't worry. I updated her model too with very subtle changes. The most outwardly visible of which are her repositioned eyebrows and the updated riggi
Cutscene Updates Part 22025-04-30Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.49 is now available! This update adds lip syncing to the professor. Next to Droplet and Molly-QL, the professor is a character that has some of the greatest number of lines in the game. While this was certainly a daunting task, I was able to narrow down the number of lip synced animations I needed to do as the camera was not always focused on the professor while he was speaking. But nonetheless, he is fully animated in locations where he is fully visible to the player. Additionally, I thought it would be necessary to give him a graphical update
Cutscene Updates Part 12025-04-17Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.48 is now available! This update includes the first set of changes to the game's cinematics. The camera movements are now much smoother than they were previously. I upgraded it from an older system that was tied to the game's framerate. You should immediately notice it has a less choppy appearance, especially if the game is running higher than 60 frames per second. As part of my efforts to add lip syncing to all cutscenes, I have graphically updated Dr. Ruby Dium. Just as I did with Lord Krypton, I cleaned up her proportions so that the tinier
Lord Krypton boss rework2025-03-30Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.47 is now available! This update reworks the Lord Krypton boss fight. The last few updates have been mostly kept under the radar due to their spoiler content, but I feel I can show footage for this one in particular. The arena for the Lord Krypton boss fight has been graphically reworked. I wanted to make it feel like a circus performance with all sorts of chaos going on. As scheming and calculated as Lord Krypton is, he likes to put on a good show. Naturally, you won't be the only performer in the arena. You'll have to contend with chattering
Gizmo Shop and 100% Bonus Level2025-03-08Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.46 is now available! This update contains several graphical reworks and other features that were in the backlog. First up, I've graphically updated the Gizmo Shop. As one of the earliest locations in the game, the Gizmo Shop was deserving of a fresh coat of paint in order to make it more closely resemble a spaceship hangar. I've added new textures and props to give it a much more industrial look to it. Next, I've graphically updated the final bonus area, converting it from BSP brushes into static meshes. I won't be showing it off here as I want
Final Boss Rework2025-02-27Hey guys! Krayfishkarl here and welcome to another Droplet: States of Matter update! Early Access 1.45 is now available! This update reworks the final boss encounter against Dr. Ruby Dium so that the visuals and gameplay better match the narrative rework from 2023. While I'd love to give a thorough breakdown of all the changes included in this update, this time around, I want to keep it a surprise. I want to give you guys the chance to experience the encounter firsthand as it covers what I consider to be story spoilers for the end of the game. What I can say about it is that it is by far one of the most ambitious gameplay sequences I have eve