Lynked: Banner of the Spark — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Community Spotlight: Town Life | 2025-07-09 | It’s hard to believe it’s already been over eight months since Lynked: Banner of the Spark launched into Early Access! Since then, we’ve released several patches, hosted seasonal events like Frostbyte and Beach Bums, and introduced major updates with Buddy Up! and 1.0! During that time, our community has grown into a truly cozy and welcoming space—full of players sharing advice on everything from combat to town-building. In many ways, Lynked has fulfilled our mission of blending genres and conventions into an experience we hope is accessible to all players—whether you're in it for the relaxing, cozy vibes or chasing a serious challenge. COMMU |
| Lynked Twitch Drops - Beach Bums Edition | 2025-06-26 | Summer’s heating up in Lynked: Banner of the Spark—and so are the Twitch Drops! From exclusive scuba gear to limited-time Unibot styles, there’s no better time to dive in, tune in, and earn some loot.Watch your favorite Lynked streamers between June 26 and July 9 to unlock all-new, aquatic-themed cosmetics. Drops are split into two waves, so make sure to catch both before time runs out!🌊 WEEK ONE: June 26 – July 2Watch any participating Lynked streamer to unlock:15 Minutes: Scuba Tank (Backpack)20 Minutes: Fish Tank (Decor)30 Minutes: Treasure Map Livery + Anchor Wyre (Weapon Style)🕛 You have until July 2 at 11:59 PM PT to claim these!🐋 WE |
| ☀️ Lynked Beach Bums Update Now Live! | 2025-06-26 | The Lynked Beach Bums Update has arrived, and it’s packed with new challenges, fresh rewards, and a whole lot of beachside chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned member of the Banner of the Spark or just diving in, this update brings something for everyone looking for a little fun in the sun!🌴 Summer Updates 🎥 Dev Livestream 🎁 Twitch Drops🌴 Summer Content Has LandedChallenge Mode has leveled up with 6-Star and 7-Star tiers and a fresh new UI to help you track progress and rewards. Conquer these tougher missions to unlock rare cosmetics in the Banner of the Spark Shop. Summer features include:Seasonal weapons and cosmeticsNew summer-themed chara |
| Patch Notes: Beach Bums | 2025-06-26 | The newest seasonal event in Lynked is here! Check out the patch notes below to learn all about this summer-themed update: WHAT’S NEW Challenge Mode All mission difficulties can now be increased by 2 additional threat levels (up to a maximum of 7, previously 5.) Rewards scale up and combat becomes more challenging as players raise the threat level. Threat Boosting is now available on all combat missions. Using the Skip function (available if the mission was previously completed with a friend) grants only the base level of rewards. New mission modifiers introduce unique and varied challenges. Spark Sanctum A new shop available in the Sparkhold |
| Lynked Dev Stream: Beach Bums Update! | 2025-06-25 | Hey, everyone! Our newest seasonal event—Beach Bums—is almost here! Join the team live on Twitch or Steam on June 26, 11 AM for a special developer stream where we’ll break down everything coming in the update! Join our Art Director, Eric Kozlowsky and Gameplay Designer, Sam Kushell for a sneak peek at some of the new summer-themed content coming to Lynked!Thanks again for your continued support—we hope to see you there! |
| Coming Soon: Beach Bums Update! | 2025-06-18 | Hey, everyone! We're excited to announce that our next seasonal event kicks off NEXT WEEK on June 26, 2025! 🐚✨Meet two quirky new characters: Grazza & DazzaUnlock new weapons: The Refresher (Blaster) and the Shade Shank (Spear)Collect a TON of new summer-themed decor items...and more! We'll share more details as we get closer to launch, but in the meantime, enjoy this small teaser!Thank you all for continuing to support Lynked and for sharing your feedback and bug-reports—you’re helping us make the game even better! |
| Community Event: Share Your Look! | 2025-06-16 | Hey, everyone! We’ve got a second community event coming your way—this one’s for the fashionistas out there!Share your favorite looks with the team for a chance to be featured in an upcoming dev blog highlighting our amazing community!HOW TO PARTICIPATEShare screenshots of 3+ of your favorite looks in the 🏠│community-share channel on our Discord ServerBonus points for creative outfit combinations—like a legally distinct™ celebrity or pop culture impersonation!Submit everything by June 25, 2025!Participate in both active community events (including the Share Your Town event) to earn a special Discord role! As always, thank you for your suppo |
| Community Event: Share Your Town! | 2025-06-13 | Hey, everyone! Since we launched Lynked 1.0 last month, we’ve been loving all the posts you’ve shared about your towns and progress in the game. So we’re making it official—with a fun community event! Share your town with us for a chance to be featured in our upcoming dev blog and more!HOW TO PARTICIPATEShare a guided tour recording OR a series of 5+ screenshots of your town in the 🏠│community-share channel in our Discord serverSubmit everything by June 25, 2025!That's it! As always, thank you for your continued support—see you in the game! |
| World Premiere at Future Games Show ⚔️🤖🌍 | 2025-06-07 | 🔥 Big moment for us at Future Games Show! This trailer dives into the other side of Lynked: Banner of the Spark from the Wholesome Direct trailer that launched earlier today. In Lynked, you can fish and farm—but you can also fight. Rogue Combots are taking over, and it’s up to you (and your squad of scrappy Unibots) to push back. You’ll wield the Wyre, an eclectic collection of weapons, and take on some seriously intense encounters as the story unfolds.It’s not just about cozy vibes—it’s about protecting them.⚔️🤖 Check out the trailer, let us know what you think, and get ready to join the resistance. |
| 🎥 Our brand-new trailer just dropped in Wholesome Direct! 🌱 | 2025-06-07 | In Lynked: Banner of the Spark, the world may need saving, but that can wait until after you’ve tended your garden, chatted with your adorable Unibot neighbors, and collected a few curious Bitibots.Lynked is a cozy, action RPG where you can fish by moonlight, grow your own crops, and build bonds with a cast of charming robot characters.Take a peek at the trailer and get your first look at the warmth and wonder waiting in Banner of the Spark.We’ll see you in town!⚡🤖 |
| Hotfixes (6/5) | 2025-06-05 | Hi everyone! Today we’re releasing a new hotfix patch that addresses many of the issues identified in the 1.0 build. Check out the full details below:Highest Priority FixesSave Game Issues & Progression Reset Improved save conflict and reconciliation screens. Fixed a bug where cleaning and relaunching save files could trigger unintended reconciliation prompts. Swapping between Steam accounts on the same machine no longer resets player progression. Content Unlock Fixed an issue where the Voidspyre Skill Check expedition unlocked prematurely after Chapter 2. Cosmetics Resolved a bug preventing side content cosmetic rewards (Smithy, Chip, Mason, |
| Hotfixes (05/26) | 2025-05-26 | Hi, everyone! We've released a small patch to address some of the issues that have surfaced with the 1.0 launch update. Please check below for more details: Fixed an issue where the game could crash when loading global options. Fixed an issue where certain achievements were not unlocking as intended. Thank you for your patience and support! As always, please continue to share your feedback and report any issues you've encountered. Submitting bugs via our Player Support page or the #bug-submit channel in our Discord channel help the team tremendously. Have a great week! |
| Patch Notes: 1.0 Launch | 2025-05-22 | Lynked's Early Access is coming to an end, with the game officially launching into 1.0 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S! Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our development journey so far—check out the patch notes below for a full breakdown of what’s included in this update:WHAT'S NEWNow on Consoles: In addition to PC (Steam), Lynked is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.Complete Story: Chapters 5-9 of the main campaign are now available! Discover the fate of the lost Banner of the Spark leader: Brymm and face the ultimate threat behind the Combot Network.New Side Content: Take on special challenges from each |
| Lynked: Banner of the Spark Launches Today | 2025-05-22 | Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an action-RPG where hack-and-slash combat meets heartfelt community rebuilding. Whether you’re slicing through waves of corrupted Combots or rebuilding a town of friendly Unibots, your every move helps restore a broken world. Starting today, Lynked 1.0 is officially live and on sale for 20% off starting today through 5/28. After a powerful early access journey, the full version is here, and it’s packed with new missions, new content, and new possibilities based on how you want to play! What Is Lynked: Banner of the Spark? At its core, Lynked is a genre-blending game that weaves together the intensity of fast-pac |
| Lynked Dev Stream: 1.0 Launch Celebration! | 2025-05-21 | Hey, everyone! The Lynked Early Access period is finally coming to an end, with the game releasing into 1.0 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X TOMORROW, May 22, 10 AM PT! :blue_heart::sparkles: To celebrate the launch, the FuzzyBot team will be going live on Steam and Twitch on the same day, May 22, at 11 AM PT! ➤ We're also streaming simultaneously on Twitch! Join our Art Director, Eric Kozlowsky; Gameplay Designer, Sam Kushell; and Audio Designer, Kate Jacobs, for a sneak peek at some of the new content coming in 1.0! Thanks again for your continued support—we hope to see you there! |
| Claim Your Founder's Reward Today - Available Until May 21st! | 2025-05-14 | Hey there, humans! As a "thank you" to all our Early Access community members, we've added two limited-time exclusive items to your arsenal. This Founder's Reward includes: Gold Goodbot (Best Bot) Gold Buddy Mask (To maximize stunning Combots with //fashion//) "Oooh, shiny! What do I need to do to get my Founder's Reward?" It's easy! Just be sure to complete the in-game tutorial and arrive in your town before May 21st, 2025. "Amazing! When am I going to receive my blindingly bright new goodies?" Everyone who has logged in and reached their town after completing the tutorial for Lynked before May 21st, 2025 will automatically see the items app |
| 1.0 Roadmap Sneak Peek | 2025-04-24 | 🧪🚀 Hold onto your bitibots, because even more sparks will be flying come May 22nd to celebrate our release on Xbox and Playstation! Lynked: Banner of the Spark will be launching into 1.0 with a lab full of explosive new features: Releasing on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 – Yep, consoles! Confirmed! Brand New Biome: The Voidspyre Chapters 5-6 – 18 New Grunts, 3 New Bosses, New Traps, New Weapons 5 New Skins, 12 New Missions, 5 New Fish, New Weapon Core, "Sludge". Story Chapters 7–9 – 18 New Missions, 2 New Bosses, 25 New Weapon Mods. Banner of the Spark Storyline – 10 New MIssions, New Cosmetics. Plus, uncover the fate of Brymm, the legendary Uni |
| Lynked: Banner of the Spark Galaxies Showcase Trailer and Sale | 2025-04-17 | Hello there, humans! Today Lynked: Banner of the Spark partnered up with the Galaxies Showcase to premiere our brand-new trailer! Being part of this event has us over the moon—but the celebration doesn't stop there. 🚨 Lynked is 20% off on Steam now through April 22! 🚨 At its heart, Lynked is all about togetherness—what you can achieve when you team up with friends (or a particularly helpful robot). Whether you’re playing solo or in co-op, there’s always a trusty buddy to fight alongside you or welcome you home between missions. Dive deeper into the heart of Lynked to... ⚔️ Battle enemies 🏡 Build your town 🤖 Befriend adorable bot companion |
| Community Challenge: Lynked Cook-a-thon | 2025-04-01 | LYNKED COOK-A-THON! Hey, everyone! To celebrate the launch of Buddy Up!, we're starting a new community event challenging YOU to cook all of Chef's available Recipes! HOW TO PARTICIPATE Step One: Unlock and cook 70/80 of Chef's Recipes! Note: The following recipes require materials not currently available in the game: TV Dinner, Shock-shouka, Seafood Tower, Screen Saver Shake, Power de Queijo, Giga Sours, Fried PC, Comparison Pie, Coffee Cake, and Tom Kha Giga. These are not required to complete this community challenge. Step Two: Join the Lynked Discord server, then share a screenshot (or recording) of your completed Recipes in the 🥐│cook- |
| Decoding Lynked: Top Ten Things You Need To Know To Get Started | 2025-03-27 | So, you want to join the resistance but aren’t sure where to start? Have no fear—we’ve created a list of tips and tricks to help you hit the ground running as you embark on your journey! But first, let’s talk about what you’re stepping into. Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a post-apocalyptic action RPG where nature and machinery intertwine. You’ll battle rogue AI enemies, rebuild a community in your town, and uncover long-lost secrets. Every fight propels your journey forward, every structure you create strengthens your path, and every mystery you unravel brings you one step closer to restoring a future worth fighting for. Now that you know th |
| Lynked Dev Stream: Buddy Up! | 2025-03-26 | Hey, everyone! Thanks for checking out the Dreamhaven Showcase today—I hope y'all are as excited as we are for the 1.0 launch on May 22! In other recents news, the Buddy Up! update is finally out! To celebrate, we're going live on Steam tomorrow, March 26, at 11 AM PT! Click below to watch: ➤ We're also streaming simultaneously on Twitch! Join Audio Designer, Kate Jacobs, and Gameplay Designer, Sam Kushell, as they showcase the new content from the update and answer to some player questions from our Discord server! As always, thanks for the support—we'll see you in the game! |
| Lynked: Banner of the Spark Gears Up for Full Release on May 22, 2025 | 2025-03-25 | Hi, everyone! We have some big news that we’re finally ready to share with you.The team is thrilled to announce that Lynked will be coming out of early access for 1.0 launch on May 22, 2025! If you haven’t had a chance to try Early Access yet, let us get you up to speed: In Lynked, you are a member of the resistance that will rebuild, battle, and uncover the past in a world reclaimed by rogue machines. With the help of your friendly, neighborhood Unibots, you'll piece together a new home while unraveling their unique quirks, histories, and quests. This adventure isn’t just about survival—it’s about discovery. Every battle fuels your journey, |
| AVAILABLE NOW: Buddy Up! Update | 2025-03-25 | Hey, everyone! We're happy to announce that the newest Lynked: Banner of the Spark update is now available to download! Join Chef Brot and recruit Battle Companions to take on those rusting Combots once and for all! You can check the latest patch notes to learn more of what's included in this update. LIVE SOON: Don't forget to tune in to twitch.tv/thegameawards for more Lynked news in the Dreamhaven Showcase starting at 11 AM PT! Thank you for your support, and as always, don't forget to leave your feedback once you've had a chance to play the update. Have fun! |
| Patch Notes: Buddy Up! | 2025-03-25 | Another major update has arrived in Lynked: Banner of the Spark! Meet a flavorful new character and recruit your favorite Unibot Residents into battle with Buddy Up! Check out the patch notes below for all the spicy details: WHAT'S NEW Chef Brot Arrives: After a long journey perfecting his culinary skills, the legendary chef is ready for his biggest challenge yet—feeding the Resistance! Chef will appear in your town after completing Lynked's Chapter One. Build his Kitchen and complete all-new requests to unlock fresh food Recipes. Working with Chef unlocks a new cosmetic (Chef’s Hat,) a new Resonator (Chef’s Sound Mixer,) and a devastating ne |
| Dreamhaven's First-Ever Showcase, Featuring Big Lynked Announcements! | 2025-03-21 | We’ve got something very exciting coming soon, Humans! Lynked will be featured in Dreamhaven’s first-ever showcase, with big announcements to share! Get ready for major updates and a glimpse at what’s ahead. Tune in live: * What: Dreamhaven Showcase (hosted by The Game Awards) * When: Tuesday, March 25th at 11:00am PT * Where: twitch.tv/thegameawards Check out dreamhaven.com for more info. Any guesses on what we're going to share? Let us know in Discussions! |
| Lynked First Look: Buddy Up! | 2025-03-20 | Let’s welcome our latest Unibot to the neighborhood—Chef Brot! Chef Brot is coming to town, and we can’t wait for you to meet him! Once you complete Chapter 1, you’re in for a treat (lol). Say hello to Chef, your newest resident and culinary expert. With his own charming personality and plenty of tasks, you’ll quickly learn he’s bringing more than just food; Chef introduces a new cooking system into the game that will enable you to feed the resistance! Speaking of… there are a few new recruits who you’ll be able to take alongside you in missions. Let us introduce you to Battle Companions! Team up with Battle Companions to defeat your enemies |
| SNEAK PEEK: Buddy Up! Update | 2025-03-13 | We here at FuzzyBot have been been busy cooking up our next major Early Access content update, Buddy Up!, releasing March 25th! We have so much to share, and many of the new features we're developing are thanks to YOUR feedback. We'll be sharing more in the weeks to come, but for today, here's a small sneak peek at one of our favorite features: Battle Companions! About Battle Companions: Bot Residents can now join you on missions, acting as Battle Companions to help take down those evil Combots! Bring up to 2 Battle Companions along for solo missions, or 1 in multiplayer. Battle Companions will also have their own Spark Powers—form a team tha |
| Developer Deep Dive: The Art and Inspiration Behind Lynked | 2025-02-27 | Introduction from the Team Hey everyone! I’m Eric—some of you might know me as AD Bot in our community Discord (highly recommend, btw). I’m also the Art Director for Lynked: Banner of the Spark, and I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of how we’re bringing this world to life. I joined Lynked right at its genesis— there was no artwork, just an incredible spark from our Game Director, Max. Since then, it’s been an amazing journey growing our team and shaping the game’s art direction from scratch. I’ve worked across big and small studios over the years, but this project has been something special: a chance to build a vibrant, dynamic world |
| Community Challenge: Lynked Collect-a-thon | 2025-02-04 | Hey everyone! 🎣 Our latest update, Frostbyte, added a total of 45 critters to the game—now we're challenging YOU to catch 'em all! Click below to join our Discord community and share a recording of your collection in the #collect-a-thon channel by February 19 to earn the (very) exclusive Winter Wrangler Discord role! ❄️ Our Discord server is the best place to hear from developers, stay up-to-date on early access news, share feedback and bug reports, and chat with other players. And, of course, to join events like this one. We hope to see you there! |
| New Languages Now Available | 2025-01-29 | 欢迎来到小镇！ 歡迎來到小鎮 ! タウンへようこそ！ 마을에 오신 것을 환영합니다! With the release of our Frostbyte update, we're excited to announce that Lynked: Banner of the Spark is now available in four additional languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, and Korean! These languages, along with 10 others, can be accessed at any time through the game’s Options menu (Escape > Gameplay > Display Language). Happy Lunar New Year—and we’ll see you in town. 👋 |