Digging the Forgotten Cave — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Performance boost Update! v.1.234 | 2025-12-04 | ⚡Huge performance boost! Even with thousands of items and loot drops, the game now runs smoother than ever.🎯The mouse sensitivity range in the options menu has been increased in both directions.Get ready, the caves have never felt this good to explore!💎⛏️ |
| Massive update: new zones, tools, teleport, autosave & more! Dive in! | 2025-11-19 | Hey Explorers! The latest update just dropped, and it’s loaded with fixes and fresh new content:2 massive new underground halls to discover and conquerNew “DrillMaster” high-capacity handheld drill - tear through rock like a beastNew Teleport item - zip between your tent and the depths (or wherever you place it) at lightning speedBackpack capacity upgrade starting from Level 4 - carry MORE, explore LONGERAutosave is finally here! - Automatically saves whenever you sell items - Automatically saves when returning to the main menu - And of course, the classic tent save is still availableSeveral critical bug fixesA brand-new achievement added for |
| Halloween Vibes Update v.1.215 | 2025-10-29 | Hey Digging Masters, brave Cave Explorers!⛏️ Light up your cave with some spooky Halloween vibes! 🎃✨ Starting from level 5, you can now find two brand-new cozy lamp types in the shop. Time to explore and show off that eerie glow! …oh, and one more thing, rumor has it that a path to enormous new depths will open later this year… revealing new chambers and grand halls. But shh 🤫 that’s still a secret! |
| QoL Update v.1.214 | 2025-10-17 | Hello Cave Explorers!We’re excited to announce our latest QoL (Quality of Life) update, based on your awesome suggestions! We’ve reworked two major parts of the game:🛒Faster purchasing: You can now quickly buy multiple copies of the same item (like lamps). The item icon will now display how many you’ve already bought. If you’re rich enough, just spam that buy button and… :)🎒Improved inventory system: Items of the same type now stack! This means you can carry way more with you, tons of lamps, dynamite, and more! The current quantity of each stacked item is shown in the bottom-left corner of its inventory icon.We hope these changes make your |
| Patch note version 1.204.b | 2025-09-20 | Hey Digging Masters, brave Cave Explorers!⛏️ For a small number of players, the game occasionally froze after several hours of play for unknown reasons. In this patch, the drilling mechanic has been optimized, and we expect this to significantly reduce the freezes. Sharpen your pickaxes, adventure awaits!💎 |
| Patch note version 1.198 | 2025-09-11 | Hey Digging Masters, brave Cave Explorers! 🪓 A fresh little update just landed! 🚀 Now that supply vehicle packed with awesome loot should be way easier to spot! 👀 Gear up and dive into the mountain’s heart, treasures await below! |