Core Keeper News

It's the first Friday of July, and that means its time for another Weekly Wrap-Up! 2023 is going by very quickly, and we're on the road to August for our Spanish Language update. Let's take a look at what's been going on with the Core Keeper community this week.

[h2]Mod Support Survey[/h2]
We’re working hard dedicating our efforts to enable official mod support for mod creators through our Mod Software Development Kit, which we are currently aiming to release in September. Our goal is to roll out the Mod SDK while enabling (as opposed to hindering) current mod efforts, so we are reaching out to the modding community via our Mod Support Survey to get a better understanding of the ways you are creating mods.

[h2]The Hatchery[/h2]

No true Pet enthusiast's world is complete without a dedicated hatchery!

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[h2]Sledge GIF[/h2]

We've said it once and we'll say it again, the Sledge is great for busting through walls, but not so hot at fighting enemies. We'd recommend this Explorer switch to a sword.



[h2]Steam Summer Sale[/h2]

We're partway through the Steam Summer Sale and so delighted to be featuring alongside a huge roster of amazing games. You can pick up Core Keeper for a 20% discount right now, making this the perfect time to start your underground adventure or gift the game to a friend.

[h2]Pixel Art[/h2]

Discord user Ep163, whipped up some pixel art of their buddies' favourite Pokémon while waiting for them to come online. We're big fans of Mimikyu too!



[h2]Titan’s Chambers[/h2]

Pillow Caveling shared this awesome base entitled "Titan's Chambers" with us over in the Core Keeper Media Forums on Discord. What a great way to showcase your Titan boss armour!



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Calling all modders! We’re working hard dedicating our efforts to enable official mod support for mod creators through our Mod Software Development Kit, which we are currently aiming to release in September.

The Mod SDK will help modders create and distribute mods for Core Keeper, giving players a standardised way to add and install mods to the game. The official solutions we are pushing might be a bit limited at the start, but we still want to give creators all the tools they need to implement their own solutions while making mod support as stable as possible.

We may introduce changes during the game's early access and beyond after the Mod API's launch that could cause mods to temporarily stop functioning as intended until they're updated, but we will be as open as possible about this and try to avoid this where possible.

Our goal is to roll out the Mod SDK while enabling (as opposed to hindering) current mod efforts, so we are reaching out to the modding community to get a better understanding of the ways you are creating mods and to hear your thoughts on our plans for introducing mod support for Core Keeper.

With that in mind, we’ve created a short survey that we are asking members of the modding community to fill out by 23:59 BST on July 12th .

Fill out the form here.

Your feedback will be incredibly valuable in the implementation of Core Keeper’s Mod SDK, and we can’t wait to hear from you!

Did June fly by for anybody else or was that just us? It feels like only yesterday we released the Paws & Claws update, but here we are with an updated roadmap, getting ever closer to the Spanish language update and the Crystal Biome. Let’s take a look at what’s been going on community-wise this week!

[h2]Get 20% off Core Keeper[/h2]

Psst, did you know that Core Keeper is currently available at a 20% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale? Tell your friends!

[h2]Does This Make Us Slime Ranchers?[/h2]

We jumped into Creative Mode last Friday, built some enclosures, and dropped a bunch of Slimes in there so that we could live out our fantasy of being Slime Ranchers. Which is your favourite Slime?



[h2]Moolin? More Like BOOM-lin![/h2]

That header was a terrible pun, but we stick by it. We shared a little comedy mockup of a Moolin with dynamite attached to its back, which got a pretty strong reaction from you lot! Just to be clear, we probably won’t attach dynamite to the Moolin...probably.



[h2]Have You Entered Our Creative Mode Competition Yet?[/h2]

There’s still plenty of time to enter our Creative Mode competition, which closes on July 10th, and submit a base or world around the theme of “Enchanted Waters”. The competition is open to entrants worldwide and the winner will receive a £25 Steam voucher (or nearest equivalent) as a prize! Enter here!

[h2]The Hive Mother: Chunky Yet Funky[/h2]

Have you spotted any of the updated death animations in Core Keeper yet? Here’s the Hive Mother’s new animation, which is significantly more chunky. Gross!



[h2]We’re Gonna Be at TwitchCon, Paris![/h2]

That’s right, you can play and stream #CoreKeeper at #TwitchConParis this year on the 8th and 9th of July! Whether you're a seasoned Explorer or you're brand-new to the underground, come on down to the Fireshine Games stand and jump into a mysterious subterranean world.

[h2]Is the Sledge a Good Weapon? Well…[/h2]

Just because the Sledge can clear out a pretty sizable area of wall doesn’t mean it’ll do the same to a bunch of enemies. With less damage and the exact same attack area as other weapons, we’d really just recommend a sword!



[h2]Save the Moolin![/h2]

We told you our explosive Moolin got some pretty strong reactions, including this fan art from Twitter user @hairyfood1 who is on team “save the Moolin!”



[h2]When You Can’t Play, Doodle![/h2]

Discord user ソヤ hasn’t been able to play Core Keeper lately, so they drew this adorable duo instead. Looks like somebody isn’t going to share their wrap!



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• Added missing Localization Template file to Windows build.
  

Happy Friday, Explorers! We had a pretty big week this week with some cool announcements regarding the future of Core Keeper. We’ve also been loving all the amazing Cattle / Pet fan-art we’ve been getting from the community over on Twitter and Discord. We hope you’re all excited for the weekend and that you’ll share even more of your amazing fan art and screenshots with us on your preferred social media space!

[h2]New Roadmap[/h2]
Is it new roadmap time already? Why, yes it is! From Spanish language support all the way to our new Mod SDK and info on the Crystal Update, you can check out the latest version of our roadmap here. We’ve had some great feedback from the community on this roadmap and we’re keen to hear your requests for other language support too. Feel free to leave these in the comments!

[h2]Check Out Our OST Playlist on YouTube [/h2]
Yesterday was World Music Day, and this seemed like the perfect time to upload the latest version of the OST to YouTube in the form of a playlist. Previously, we had all the tracks in one video, but we realised we’d have to re-upload this every time the OST was updated. Now, you can listen to all our tracks on the playlist, and we’ll add new ones each time the game updates with new music!

[h2]Creative Mode Competition[/h2]
It’s another opportunity to get creative! We recently launched our Creative Mode competition, which is running until July 10th, using the theme “Enchanted Waters”. If you love base building and fancy a chance to get your hands on a £25 Steam voucher (or near equivalent in your currency), then check out the rules and enter here.

[h2]Performance Satisfaction Survey[/h2]
Something we are constantly working on when it comes to Core Keeper is optimisation and performance. We want as many people to be able to enjoy the game as possible, so we're asking for your feedback on the way Core Keeper runs in Early Access! If you’ve got a little time, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

[h2]Marbled Meat[/h2]
If you don’t think about where it comes from, the Marbled Meat in Core Keeper looks pretty darn tasty. Especially if you picture it sizzling away on a little BBQ!



[h2]GemBug Cattle Suggestion by Talena Brandon[/h2]
We’ve had some very awesome suggestions for different cattle types over on Twitter, and lots of you even submitted concept art. These GemBugs by Talena Brandon are a very neat idea, and we love the idea of a type of cattle that consumes ore!



[h2]Ancient Forge by Insider[/h2]
Discord user Insider has built a wonderful base around the Ancient Forge, complete with a collection of valuable items and lots of lava...because you can never have enough lava!



[h2]Shark Pet by Yina[/h2]

Discord and Twitter user Yina is back at it again with the amazing artwork, this time sharing with us some concept art for a shark-themed pet! Here's what they had to say about their design:

"Shork - A tiny shark with 4 paws that a player can obtain from fishing or from the digging spots in the Sunken Sea. This will give fishing more pursuit, to collect glowy eggs. This Shork creature can accompany the players on land and water, similar to epaulette sharks. Very helpful when exploring the Sunken Sea, as it will help the player attack tentacles and it can also attack mobs on land. It will glow like the Embertail pet but attack in the same manner as the Subterrier."



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