Dome Keeper News

Keepers, the Dome Keeper Mod Jam has officially concluded, and what an incredible event it was! Over the week long event, we were absolutely blown away by the creativity, talent, and passion poured into every single mod. Whether you joined to compete or just to have fun, this community never fails to amaze us, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.

At our Mod Jam Awards Show, we celebrated some standout mods and awarded prizes in five categories. If you missed it, you can watch the full show here:

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Let’s take a moment to honour the winners!


[h2]🏅 Bonus Award: Best Solo Mod [/h2]
This award recognized a solo developer who took on the jam alone and still created something truly special. With an electrifying new mechanic, this mod added a thrilling new twist to Dome Keeper.

🏆 Winner: Chain Lightning by Chloe Cat




[h2]🏅 Bonus Award: Cutest Mod [/h2]
This award celebrated pure adorableness! The winning mod stole our hearts by introducing a fluffy new friend into the Dome Keeper universe.

🏆 Winner: Pet Monkey by Reckless Monkey & Atlas




[h2]🥉 3rd Place: Immersive Soundscape [/h2]
Taking third place was a mod that completely transformed Dome Keeper’s audio experience, adding depth and atmosphere to every run.

🏆 Winner: Immersive Soundscape by Arrcival, Kagegona, and Sebaman2009




[h2]🥈 2nd Place: Spelunker Keeper [/h2]
In second place was a mod that introduced a new keeper, a fresh carry system, and stunning original music, adding a whole new layer to Dome Keeper’s underground adventures.

🏆 Winner: Spelunker Keeper by Cakeyeater, abd2116, T6turbo, and Ravenstone




[h2]🥇 1st Place: More 2 Mine [/h2]
And finally, the grand prize of the Dome Keeper Mod Jam went to a mod that expanded the game’s mining mechanics in a way that felt like a natural extension of the original experience.

🏆 Winner: More 2 Mine by Kana, Zimny, and Flamedash



[h2]🔥 A Special Surprise…[/h2]
Before we wrapped up the awards, we shared an exclusive world premiere—a first look at the next evolution of Spelunker Keeper!

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How awesome does that look?! We can’t wait to see where it goes next!



[h2]🎉 Thank You, Keepers! [/h2]
That’s a wrap on the Dome Keeper Mod Jam Awards! But before we go, a huge round of applause for:

👏 Ste and Seraxis – for their incredible support throughout the jam. Ste, in particular, provided so much guidance and technical know-how to the teams, thank you!
👏 All our winners and participants – this jam wouldn’t have been the same without every one of you.



Thank you all for making this such an amazing event. Until next time… Keep on modding, Keepers! 🚀💙

A massive congratulations to everyone who took part, whether you submitted a mod for prize consideration or just joined in for fun, your creativity and talent have been incredible to witness. This community never fails to amaze us, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. The way you've supported each other throughout the jam, whether on the same team or not, has been truly inspiring. 💙

A huge personal shoutout to Ste for his exceptional support as part of the Bippinbits team. We’re sure the community will join us in thanking him for all his hard work this week. Thank you, Ste! 🙌


[h2]🛠️ What Happens Next?[/h2]

Now that the jam is closed, we’ll be spending the next week playing through all the submissions and carefully making our decision on the winners.

🏆 Award Show Details:
📅 Friday, 8 PM GMT
📍 Live on Discord

We’ll be celebrating the winners in style with a black tie award show, so get your glam on and join us in the server for a night of celebration and prizes!
Don't worry you don't have to go on cam if you don't want to but we thought it would be fun to get dressed in our best



[h2]⚠️ Important Reminder[/h2]

🚨 No submitted mods should be updated until after judging has concluded. 🚨
Updating your mod before winners are announced will result in disqualification.

🛠️ If you need to fix a critical, mod-breaking bug, please speak to Ste or myself before making any changes, otherwise, your entry will be disqualified.



🔥 Thank you all for making this an unforgettable Mod Jam. We can’t wait to celebrate with you next week! 🔥

The wait is over, the Dome Keeper Mod Jam has officially begun! Time to unleash your creativity and bring your wildest ideas to life.

[h2]🔗 How to Get Started[/h2]
Before you dive in, make sure to:
✅ Register your team or solo entry on Discord – We’ve set up a dedicated forum for you to announce your participation. Head over to our Discord server to get started.
✅ Get your own private channels – Once you’ve posted your team/solo entry, we’ll create a private chat and voice channel just for you! This ensures your team has a space to work, and our team can pop in to offer support when needed.
✅ Need support? Tag the @Mod Jam Support role on Discord, and either Jarvs, Ste, or Seraxis will assist you. Use your private team chat for confidential matters or the #mod-jam-general channel for public questions.
✅ Need art guidance? Anne from Bippinbits is available to offer support.


[h2]🛠️ Quick Rules Recap[/h2]

🏆 Awards & Prizes: If you want your mod to be considered for an award, you must submit it via the official submission form before the deadline.



🔹 Prizes:
🥇 Best Mod – $300 USD
🥈 Runner-Up – $200 USD
🥉 Second Runner-Up – $100 USD
🏅 Bonus Awards – Special categories may be announced!

Each winner will also receive an exclusive Dome Keeper Mod Jam hoodie and a Drillbert plush toy for every team member (max 6 per team).

🎨 AI Art Policy: We encourage original works and will favour them during judging. AI-generated content can be used, but mods that rely heavily on AI art are unlikely to win prizes. Programmer art is absolutely welcome!

👥 Team Size: Teams must have a maximum of 6 members. Prize money will need to be split by the team, so appointing a team leader to handle this is a good idea. Hoodies and plushies will be capped at 6 per team.

📜 Full Rules & Policies: Please review our updated EULA, and submission guidelines , where you will find our other policies, before submitting your mod.



[h2]📅 Important Dates[/h2]

🛠️ Mod Jam Duration: February 21st, 00:00 CET – February 28th, 23:00 CET
📥 Submission Deadline: February 28th, 23:00 CET
🎤 Award Show: One week after the event (exact date TBA)

🚨 Final Submission Requirements 🚨
If you want to be eligible for a prize, your mod must be:
✅ Uploaded & tested on Steam Workshop
✅ Fully submitted via the Official Submission Form
✅ Completed by 23:00 CET on Feb 28
✅ Once submitted, do not update until the winners are announced. Let us know before fixing any critical bugs.


[h2]🚀 Pre-Registered Teams[/h2]

Here are the teams that signed up in advance:

Teams as Follows (Please do come up with your own team names)
Teams 1&2 already self-selected
Team 3
@yunarei – Art
@whataaa – Art, Coding, Sound/Music, Writing
@Sephaan – Art, Writing
@Mojito – Coding
@LongFist – Sound/Music, Writing

Team 4
@.qTay – Art
@TridentGaming – Art, Coding, Writing
@gus the bus – Art, Writing
@xalonelypersonx – Coding
@ayden – Coding, Sound/Music
@Captain Zelnik – Writing

Team 5
@Harries – Art
@flamedash – Art
@rainingarrows – Coding
@Bartticus – Coding
@Swish – Writing

Team 6
@Lui.bonk – Art
@ElxPipe – Art, Coding
@ankrow – Coding
@andrewzold – Coding, Writing
@Kagegona – Sound/Music
@Sebaman2009 – Writing (if you haven't already found a team aside from this)

Team 7
@Ulala – Art
@T6turbo – Art, Sound/Music
@Abd211 – Coding
@chorwacjen – Coding, Writing
@Cakeyeater – Writing

(If you listed above and are not already in our Discord when you arrive please let a member of the @ModJamSupport team know.)



If you haven’t registered yet, head over to Discord and let us know you're joining!

🔥 Best of luck, Keepers! 🔥

The Dome Keeper Valentine's Art Contest brought in so many incredible entries that judging was extremely tough! We couldn’t pick just one winner, so we’ve awarded three prizes! 🎉

🔗 Check out all the amazing submissions here:
https://drillberts.bippinbits.com/valentines.html



[h2]🎨 And the winners are… 🎨[/h2]

🏆 Luhase04
🏆 DATGESTRUEPP
🏆 Lukáš Mašek

Huge congratulations! 🥳 Their incredible entries captured the heart of Dome Keeper. 💜



[h2]🖼️ Luhase04[/h2]
This stunning piece brings elegance and warmth to the world of Dome Keeper. A beautiful portrayal of a cosmic connection.





[h2]🖌️ DATGESTRUEPP[/h2]
This adorable hand-painted piece stole our hearts. 💕 A perfect mix of nostalgia and cuteness, plus, an iconic reference!





[h2]📝 Lukáš Mašek[/h2]
"Keeper’s Dream" beautifully captures the soul of the game, the solitude, struggle, and quiet love for the work we do.





A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated! 💖 Your art, creativity, and love for Dome Keeper blew us away.

Don’t forget to check out all the entries here:
🔗 https://drillberts.bippinbits.com/valentines.html

Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

With the Dome Keeper Mod Jam just around the corner, we wanted to share some important details regarding team sizes, prize distribution, and AI art usage.



[h2]👥 Team Size & Prize Distribution[/h2]

• Teams are limited to a maximum of six members to ensure fair prize distribution. However, we want to stress that solo and small-team mods (1-2 people) are absolutely welcome!
  
• Monetary prizes will be awarded as a single lump sum per winning team. Teams will be responsible for splitting the prize among themselves, so we recommend nominating a team leader to handle this.
  
• Hoodies & Drillbert plushies will be provided for up to six members per team. If your team has more than six people, you will need to decide internally who receives the merch.
  

[h2]🎨 AI Art in the Mod Jam[/h2]
We understand that some participants may use AI-generated art during the prototyping stage, and while AI art is allowed in final submissions, we want to emphasize that original, handcrafted work will be valued more when considering prize winners.

Mods that showcase creativity, originality, and personal artistic effort will have a better chance of standing out. If you’re not confident in your art skills, we encourage you to team sign-up option using our team sign-up option, or embrace the charm of good old-fashioned "programmer art!"

We can't wait to see all of your amazing, original creations, happy modding!