Blub Emporium — 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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| Blub Emporium 1.3.0 has appeared! | 2024-09-27 | After a lot of work, here is version 1.3.0! This update turned out to be quite a bit larger than I had initially planned. So here I'll sum up some of the features this new update brings. Note that the normal change notes can be found at the bottom of this announcement. The Star of the Show - The Blub-o-pedia! A primary driving force for this update to come out was to introduce the Blub-o-pedia, which is essentially an encyclopedia built into the game from scratch. I had to make an in-game browser that could handle a myriad of pages I wrote, outlining nearly everything I know about the game. This definitely took a bulk of my time, but in the e |
| Coming soon: The Blub-o-pedia! | 2024-06-06 | G'day everyone! I've been working hard on an update for Blub Emporium (1.3.0), and I wanted to share one of the things that will be coming in the update: The Blub-o-pedia After much deliberation, I've decided to implement a fully fledged and 100% in-game wiki/guide mechanic into the game. It will be available at any point of progression in the game as it will not be an item, and rather be accessed from many areas of the game through buttons and shortcuts. The main Blub-o-pedia button will reside below the money and experience bars, beside the quick task menu button if it's active: Pressing this will take you to the home page of the Blub-o-ped |
| What have I been up to? - Introducing Huecube! | 2023-10-19 | G'day all! You may have noticed Blub Emporium has been enjoying a comfortable rest as far as updates go, why is this? Well as you may know I am one man, so I can only do so much at once. I have been hard at work on fleshing out another project which started its life around the same time as Blub Emporium did originally. - What's happening with Blub Emporium? Blub Emporium is in a great state, but I'm still not officially done with it. I absolutely plan to do more updates for it, adding more items and quality of life features! I have to balance my attention between BE and my other projects, so I can't release updates as fast, but I will always |
| Blub Emporium's 1 Year Anniversary! | 2022-11-17 | Already?! This year has absolutely flown, and I only know that because apparently it was this time last year that Blub Emporium was officially released here on Steam! In-game you'll be able to get yourself the "Release Cake" (Seasonal Item) from the Catalogue to put in your Emporium and celebrate with the Blubs! I just wanted to give a huge thank you for everyone who has bought, played and supported Blub Emporium since its release! It's by no means a huge hit of a game, but for every single person who's given it a go and maybe even loved it, makes it a hit in my eyes! :) I'm working hard on other things behind the scenes, and I do plan to sti |
| Blub Emporium V.1.2.4 | 2022-10-27 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.4 - Change Log This update brings much needed improvements to the Factory, including an extremely easy way of loading different Factory layouts, conveyor belts that allow power to pass through, the ability to at last buy Laterators at will, and a way to quickly copy placed items to the cursor for convenience! Overall the game sees some further QoL improvements + balance, and another mega shelf variant! ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Wired Conveyor" (Factory Other). Added "Lunar Balloons" (Emporium Deco). Added "Stock Box" (Emporium Special). Added "Bottlebrush Tree" (Farm Special). Added "Jumbo Calculator" (Emporium Spe |
| Blub Spooky Season! | 2022-10-04 | It's the spooky part of the year, that means that you'll be able to obtain a handful of exclusive seasonal rarity items from the Catalogue, if you have the Emporium funds spare! From the beginning of the 15th of October until the end of the 2nd of November (your local time), the Catalogue will offer the ability to buy several decorations for the Emporium, as well as a couple for the Farm. The Spooky Seasonal items are currently as follows: Emporium Wall Decorations: Redback (value: 2,120) "Deadly as it looks..." Bat (value: 1,075) "How's it hanging?" Cobwebs (value: 195) "There's no way that anyone would ACTUALLY put these pure 100% organic C |
| Blub Emporium V.1.2.3 | 2022-10-04 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.3 - Change Log Spooky scary Blubs! (not really, Blubs are adorable if we're honest) This update brings a handful more spooky seasonal items, helpful loading hints/tips, and a new spooky UI theme along with the ability to have multiple custom-made UI themes loaded. Seasonal items are available from the beginning of the 15th of October, until the end of the 2nd of November. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Spooky Timber" (Emporium Tile). Added "Cobwebs" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Redback" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Bat" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Spooky Balloons" (Emporium Deco). Added "Bone Table" (Table). Added "Car |
| Spooky Scary Blubs! | 2022-10-03 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.3 - Change Log Spooky scary Blubs! (not really, Blubs are adorable if we're honest) This update brings a handful more spooky seasonal items, helpful loading hints/tips, and a new spooky UI theme along with the ability to have multiple custom-made UI themes loaded. Seasonal items are available from the beginning of the 15th of October, until the end of the 2nd of November. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Spooky Timber" (Emporium Tile). Added "Cobwebs" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Redback" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Bat" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Spooky Balloons" (Emporium Deco). Added "Bone Table" (Table). Added "Car |
| Blub Emporium V.1.2.2 | 2022-08-27 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.2 - Change Log This small update addresses some bugs & balance, adds a second mine shaft, a crate full of resources, and some bundles of balloons! ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Frozen Mine Shaft" (Farm Special). Added "Resource Crate" (Farm Special). Added "Blub Balloons" (Emporium Deco). Added "Lucky Balloons" (Emporium Deco). VISUAL: Raised model rockets by a single pixel when on Blubs' heads. Changed Lunar Siphon placement guide to use the "store" colour rather than the "demolish" colour to better reflect its intent. Changed Cultivator placement guides to use the "place" colour rather than the "demolish" colour. UI: |
| Schematical! | 2022-07-19 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.1 - Change Log This small update introduces schematics to Blub Emporium! Use them to save Factory configurations to be loaded up later, or even share with your friends your proudest Factory designs! As a bonus Mega Orange Juice Tables have made their arrival! ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added Orange Schematic Saver (Factory Other). Added Orange Schematic Loader (Factory Other). Added Cyan Schematic Saver (Factory Other). Added Cyan Schematic Loader (Factory Other). Added Lime Schematic Saver (Factory Other). Added Lime Schematic Loader (Factory Other). Added Purple Schematic Saver (Factory Other). Added Purple Schematic Loa |
| Blub Emporium 1.2.0 Is Here!!! | 2022-05-09 | Blub Emporium Version 1.2.0 - Change Log It's here. By far the absolute largest update of all time, adding every missing Auto-Stocker and Importer, introducing Photo-Mode and the Slot Machine, AND adding the final challenge and a multitude of new Factory Machines. Along with that is the debut of the Dunny Roll, Watermelon and a healthy serving of fixes, balance, and knick-knack items. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Brazier" (Farm Lighting). Added "Mystic Brazier" (Farm Lighting). Added "Cosmic Brazier" (Farm Lighting). Added "Magic Cauldron" (Emporium Special). Added "Mega Pink Cake Table" (Shelf). Added "Lunar Liquidator" (Farm Special). Added |
| Blub Emporium V.1.1.5 | 2022-02-07 | Blub Emporium Version 1.1.5 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Cooling Unit" (Emporium Special). Added "Mastery Book" (Emporium Special). Added "Mega Prickle Pet Display" (Shelf). Added "Cotton Importer" (Hopper). Added "Strawberry Cultivator" (Farm Special). VISUAL: Cosmic Piggies placed when max level is achieved will now rarely allow Cosmic Blubs to enter the emporium as normal customers. UI: Added an extension to the resource flux showing visually resources that are relocated (For instance when a lunar harvester collects moonstones and they go on to fill siphons). Altered text now shows on Cosmic Piggy's focus menu when at max level |
| Blub Emporium V.1.1.4 | 2022-01-15 | Blub Emporium Version 1.1.4 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Cosmic Piggy" (Emporium Special). Added "Flower Importer" (Hopper). VISUAL: Mud chunks now spawn more randomly on its tile to look more natural. UI: Added icon indicators that render above all outputting machines when in build mode (can be disabled in UI settings). Added visual guide showing what shelves are reachable and stockable by auto-stocking items. GAMEPLAY/BALANCE: Slide-lock puzzles are now half as common if "no friction" has been completed once available. Increased base slide-lock gold chunk reward: 4-5 (7x7) -> 7-9, 3 -> 5 (5x5), 2 -> 4 (4x4). Slide-lock puzzles n |
| Blub Emporium V.1.1.3 | 2022-01-10 | Blub Emporium Version 1.1.3 - Change Log This patch very heavily boosts progression right across the board, adding items to help progress faster if desired, and boosting XP gains from sales, tasks, missions and events. Some more auto-stock items make their debut here along with their respective tasks. More content is on its way; further auto-stockers will be added as well as additional tasks, decorations and more. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Engraved Rock" (Emporium Special). Added "Lunar Hull" (Farm Special). Added "Lunar Accelerator" (Farm Special). Added "Moonstone Hopper" (Hopper). Added "Energy Cells" (Resource). Added "Energy Cell Loade |
| Blub Emporium V.1.1.2 | 2022-01-01 | Blub Emporium Version 1.1.2 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Barrel O' Ducks" (Emporium Special). Added "Ashwood Boarding" (Emporium Tile). Added "Pixie Lights" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Closure Sign" (Emporium Special). VISUAL: Repositioned fairy lights' light emission to line up a little better. UI: XP Buffer no longer shows when at max level. Moving the camera with keyboard binds will now close focus menus. Emporium buff items can now be interacted with to view their buff rate (and respective total rates). Cosmic vases now show the amethysts' total liquidation rates. Lunar orbs now show moonstone count. Bread baskets now show es |
| Blub Emporium V.1.1.0 | 2021-12-25 | Blub Emporium Version 1.1.0 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Prison Window" (Window). Added "Bubble windows" (Window). Added "Unconventional Nuts" (Emporium Special). Added "Red Candy Cane" (Farm Deco). Added "Green Candy Cane" (Farm Deco). Added "Sand Castle" (Farm Deco). Added "Patina Angles" (Factory Tile). Added "Sand Fortress" (Farm Deco). Added "???? ?? ????????" (Emporium Special). Added "Lunar Orbs" (Emporium Special). Added "Snow Globe" (Emporium Deco). Added "Sugarcane Sticks Importer" (Hopper). Added "Orange Importer" (Hopper). Added "Festive Snow Globe" (Emporium Deco). Added "Infinite Gumball Machine" (Entertainment). Add |
| Blub Emporium V.1.0.3 | 2021-11-22 | Blub Emporium Version 1.0.3 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Lunar Reaper" (Farm Special). BUGS/TECHNICAL: Screenshots' dated file names will now have zeroes where they should be Added save archives, which will automatically hard backup your files. MISC: Added info blocks about what certain settings do when hovering their buttons. |
| Blub Emporium V.1.0.1 | 2021-11-20 | Blub Emporium Version 1.0.1 - Change Log UI: Entries in the leaderboards that contain exclusively non-roman and non-numerical characters will show as "" instead of being blank. GAMEPLAY/BALANCE: Accepting event offers is now only counted when the event prompt itself is accepted. BUGS/TECHNICAL: Fixed boulders always dropping boulder buddies. Added controller support to the game (fully playable, but not fully supported, can be enabled in preferences). Fixed floral disappearing from the custom UI list if a custom UI file was attempted to be loaded and it was missing. Fixed construction light always shining light south east for some reason. Adde |
| Blub Emporium Version 1.0.0 | 2021-11-17 | Blub Emporium Version 1.0.0 - Change Log ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Rose of Divinity" (Emporium Special). Added "Sunflower" (Farm Deco). Added "???? ?? ????????" (Emporium Special). Added "Big Agriculture Books" (Table). Added "Big Design Books" (Table). Added "Big Science Books" (Table). Added "Butterfly" (Wall Deco). Added "Spectacular Butterfly" (Wall Deco). Added "Hot Tetra-Lamp" (Factory Deco). Added "Ultra Tetra-Lamp" (Factory Deco). Added "Lush Tetra-Lamp" (Factory Deco). Added "Wooden Drawers" (Emporium Deco). Added "Mugs of Tea" (Resource Type). Added "Cup of Tea Table" (Shelf). Added "Boiling Water" (Resource Type). Added "Tea Leav |
| Blub Emporium Version Beta 1U | 2021-11-07 | Blub Emporium Beta 1U - The Mission to the Moon Update! This is the final beta update of the game, and is the largest so far. It has ice cream, missions, many new lunar items, lots of balance and loads more! ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Concrete Slab" (Factory Tile). Added "Gravestone" (Farm Deco). Added "Spooky Gravestone" (Farm Deco). Added "Dark Boulder" (Debris Type). Added "Cones" (Resource Type). Added "Cone Maker" (Processor). Added "Cone Unprocessor" (Factory Other). Added "Cream" (Resource Type). Added "Cream Separator" (Processor). Added "Cream Unprocessor" (Factory Other). Added "Cherry Hopper" (Hopper). Added "Ice Cream" (Resource |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1T | 2021-10-12 | Blub Emporium Beta 1T - Frozen Companionship! 1T Brings Ice Sculptures, Loyal Boulder Buddies, Cherry Blossoms, and many balance changes. Also here is the introduction of "Seasonal" Items with the Jack 'o Lantern and the new leaderboards to see where your friends're at. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Steampunk Table" (Table). Added "Ship Window" (Window). Added "Luxurious Ship Window" (Window). Added "Big Pumpkin" (Farm Deco). Added "Jack-o'-Lantern" (Farm Deco). Added "Micro-Farm" (Emporium Special). Added "Metal Bar" (Divider). Added "?????? ???????????????" (Farm Deco). Added white, fairy floss, along with all base colour picket fences (Fenci |
| Developer and Composer Play Blub Emporium Final Re-Re-run | 2021-10-07 | One last re-re-run of the Steam Next Fest will loop all the way until the festival comes to an end. Thank sticking around/tuning in and playing the demo! |
| Developer and Composer Play Blub Emporium (Re-Run) | 2021-10-06 | A re-run of the first stream will be broadcasted as the Steam Next Fest finalises. Don't forget to Wishlist Blub Emporium if any part of it interests you! :) |
| Developer and Composer Play Blub Emporium - Next Fest Stream | 2021-10-03 | For the Steam Next Fest, myself and Jordan (The game's composer) will play a bit of Blub Emporium. Tune in if you would like to witness some raw gameplay, and us chatting about the game! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/40515513/64bcbd9fdc5722cf5201ecf9c2e75a9db282a9ca.png |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1S | 2021-09-29 | Blub Emporium Beta 1S - Eventastical! The letterbox and events are introduced in this update, along with kitties, new arcades and a Puzzle Box. Boulders also have been added, acting as way to effectively be minor farm expansions over time. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Black Table" (Table). Added "Sleepy White Cat" (Emporium Deco). Added "Sleepy Black Cat" (Emporium Deco). Added "?????? ????" (Emporium Deco). Added "Pet Food Bowl" (Emporium Deco). Added "?????????? ???????????" (Emporium Tile). Added "Task Computer" (Emporium Special). Added "Puzzle Box Two" (Factory Other). Added "Puzzle Present Two" (Debris). Added "Retro Arcade" (Entertainme |
| The Blub Emporium Demo is here! | 2021-09-17 | Releasing just prior to the October Steam Next Fest, is the Blub Emporium free Demo! It is now available so that anyone can try out four uniquely made scenarios each with a handful of task tracks. The scenarios will guide people through some of the experiences the game has to offer, providing a sample taste of what the game is like to play, without delivering the entire full course meal! The demo lasts for approximately an hour, and if all four scenarios are completed, an exclusive bonus item will be awarded in the full game! |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1R | 2021-08-27 | Blub Emporium Beta 1R - Gold, Mugs 'n' Meteorites. This update introduces Gold Token trading and a couple of new stock types. Minigames make their debut also, with the slide-lock puzzle, and of course many new task tracks. Only very basic fail-states are present in the slide-lock puzzle currently, more will come later. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Mini-Meteorite Exhibit" (Shelf). Added "Mini-Meteorite Creator" (Processor). Added "Micro-Bowling" (Entertainment). Added "Dedication Trophy" (Emporium Deco). Added "Gold Chunks" (Resource Type). Added "Gold Tokens" (Resource Type). Added "Gold Chunk Hopper" (Machine). Added "Gold Token Minter" (Mach |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1Q | 2021-08-03 | Blub Emporium Beta 1Q - Compression and tech! This update takes much of the content in the game that many people have never seen or even known existed, and shifts them all together in order to make the game flow a lot better. In this update are many large scale balance changes, like major wheel odds improvements, price reductions on expansions, and significantly reducing the level cap and as a result how frequently expansions and items are unlocked. Also, enhanced farm gen, automated Harvesters, and Farm hole-punching! ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Demolish Bomb" (Farm Special). Added "Lunar Harvester" (Farm Special). Added "Paint Palette" (Emp |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1P | 2021-07-24 | Blub Emporium Beta 1P - Lemons and Lemonade! This update brings the items seen in the newly released official trailer into the game, as well as lemons and their related items. There also are some minor gameplay balancing and additional UI informational prompts for certain tasks that need further explaining. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added "Coastal Bookshelf" (Shelf). Added "Coastal Table" (Table). Added "Coastal Checkout" (Checkout). Added "Anchor" (Emporium Wall Deco). Added "Rock Chair" (Chair). Added "Pebble Slab" (Emporium Tile). Added "Cosmic Chair" (Chair). Added all dark door variants. Added "Wooden Block" (Table). Added "Nature Fountain" ( |
| Blub Emporium Update Notes - Version Beta 1O | 2021-07-12 | Blub Emporium Beta 1O - Coming to this update are a handful of minor UI adjustments, a bunch of new task tracks and a brand new stock item: Kites! Also in this update is the introduction of the "Puzzle Box"; Similar to processors but require more cycles, more variety, and rewards a special present for completing it! Many more puzzle boxes will arrive in future updates, with each one having considerably varied difficulties. ITEMS AND RESOURCES: Added all dark colours of wooden panels (Emporium Walls). Added "Grounded Fan Unit" (Factory Deco). Added "Low Brick Barrier" (Divider). Added "Brick Corner" (Divider). Added "Low Brick Corner" (Divider |