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Play 1.0 Version Now

[p]Dear Explorers,

The 1.0 full release has been released today, and it’s now available at a 30% discount for a limited time!

The Steam Workshop for the game will go live alongside the official release, allowing players to customize character appearances, Monster Girl outfits, and modify various in-game stats, enabling you to create a personalized underground world.

Mine, build, and explore with Monster Girl companions in this underground sandbox adventure. Uncover lost tech, automate production, and forge bonds with allies as you fight to survive and journey back to the surface.[/p][p][/p][p]Version 1.0 Update Overview[/p][p] [/p][p] Final Chapter: Core Level 8 Opens![/p][p]The final step - Core Level 8 is officially unveiled![/p][p]Truth and ending await here. Are you ready to face the ultimate choice?[/p][p]Workshop Support[/p][p]Modify character appearances and game data to craft your unique underground world![/p][p]More modding tools and tutorials coming soon - we await your creativity![/p][p] Performance Enhancements[/p][p]Faster loading and smoother gameplay - no more frustrating delays.[/p][p]Asynchronous save system - no more interruptions during auto or manual saves.[/p][p] [/p][p]Pickaxe Base Complete Overhaul[/p][p]Amplified pickaxe now boost ALL pickaxe-based abilities! Each amplification provides unique effects - experiment with creative combat builds![/p][p] Monster Spawn System Revamp[/p][p]Surface creature nests will regenerate every night at midnight! Will this create greater survival challenges or new opportunities? The choice is yours![/p][p]Monster Girl Affection & Interaction Enhanced[/p][p]Mood System: Monster Girls now have visible mood indicators that respond to your interactions![/p][p]Enhanced Interactions: New gesture system makes building relationships more engaging and intuitive![/p][p]Quest & Affection: Complete personal quests for Monster Girls to unlock exclusive storylines and rewards[/p][p]Cooking Upgrades: Cook mood-enhancing dishes to keep your companions happy![/p][p]Relationship Rewards: Higher affection levels unlock better shop prices and practical benefits![/p][p]Entertainment District Expansion[/p][p]New entertainment options including CD players and cassette tapes! Music boosts Monster Girls moods - transform your base into an underground haven![/p][p] [/p][p] Improved Storage Management[/p][p]New secondary classification feature! Set up filters for instant access and automatic sorting by Monster Girls. Say farewell to cluttered storage and inventory chaos![/p][p] Cannon & Bomb Upgrade[/p][p]All explosives can now be crafted and fired from various cannon barrel types, opening up new tactical possibilities![/p][p] Expanded Talent System[/p][p]New Monster Girl Talent Line enhances cooperative combat abilities with companions.[/p][p]Optimized existing talent nodes with more practical effects for richer build gameplay![/p][p] Batch Crafting System[/p][p]Mass produce items (torches, bombs, etc.) instantly and say goodbye to repetitive clicking.[/p][p] World Generation Modification[/p][p]Increased underground vein quantity.[/p][p]Additional save slots provide more backup options for fearless exploration![/p][p] Monster Girl Behavior Logic Optimization[/p][p]Entertainment, farming, and daily behaviors more intelligent with better pathfinding - less wandering, more productivity[/p][p]Monster Girls can now participate in insect farming![/p][p] Construction Detection Refinements[/p][p]Buildings can now be placed around NPCs and Monster Girls without disrupting their activities.[/p][p] [/p][p]Quality of Life Improvements:[/p][p] Enhanced Mini-map: Monster type indicators now visible at a glance[/p][p] Smart Bed Assignment: Monster Girls automatically return to previously assigned beds when returning to camp[/p][p]Fish Tank Expansion: Fish tanks can now hold more fish[/p][p] Storage Box Alerts: New notifications when storage boxes are full[/p][p] Base Initial Range Expansion: Increased initial construction range for small bases[/p][p] Task Click Area Optimization: No more accidental clicks[/p][p]Cannon Firing Optimization: Hold cannon barrel for continuous bomb firing

Below is a summary of the major optimizations made since the Early Access release. Let’s look back on this journey toward the surface together!
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Small Update V0.6.0627

[p]Dear Explorers:

We pushed a small update that optimized and fixed the following issues:

[/p][h2]\[Bug Fixes] [/h2]
  • [p]Significantly optimized code performance;[/p]
  • [p] Fixed the issue of misaligned dialogue in certain cutscenes. [/p]
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Return from Core Launches July 18th!

[p]Fellow explorers,[/p][p][/p][p]We're excited to reveal that Return from Core full release launches July 18th, 2025 on Steam! Join us for the ultimate underground odyssey! [/p][p][/p][p]Core Level 8 takes you deep into fallen megacities from the Great Disaster. Beyond humanity's lost technologies lies a shocking truth about the "Subject Project" - can you handle what's buried below?[/p][p][/p][h3]🔧What's new in the full release:[/h3]
  • [p] Faster loading and smoother gameplay - no more frustrating delays.
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  • [p] Asynchronous save system - no more interruptions during auto or manual saves.
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  • [p] Enhanced Monster Girl affection and interation - new animations bring your deepening relationships to life.
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  • [p] Workshop support - customize characters, modify data, and craft your unique world.
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  • [p] Batch crafting system - mass produce items instantly and say goodbye to repetitive clicking.
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  • [p] Redesigned Pickaxe Base upgrades - powerful new effects that transform your combat experience.[/p][p][/p][p]...[/p]
[p]and much more! Discover unique ecosystems, uncover devastating secrets, and witness civilization's last stand. Thanks to our community - your feedback shaped this adventure. The ultimate journey starts now![/p][p]July 18th, 2025 - see you in the Core![/p]

Small Update V0.5.0530

Dear Explorers:

We pushed a small update that optimized and fixed the following issues:

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

  • -Fixed the issue where the bubble skill of [Experiment - Nilus] had a probability of causing the character to get stuck;
  • -Fixed the issue where some machines had a probability of abnormally displaying the lack of power symbol;
  • -Fixed the issue where the Edit savedata function had a probability of pointing to other savedatas;
  • -Fixed the issue where the items on the [cooking table] had a probability of displaying abnormally;


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Small Update V0.5.0520

Dear Explorers:

We pushed a small update that optimized and fixed the following issues:

[h2][Bug Fixes][/h2]

  • -Fixed an issue where monster girl would occasionally lose items when carrying
  • -Fixed an issue where the “Don't drop items when you die” talent did not take effect
  • -Fixed an issue where the picker could not carry dishes from the cooking pot to the experiment table.
  • -Fixed the issue where pickaxe inlay lacked a prompt when the inlay conditions were not met.
  • -Fixed monster girl not being able to carry food to the Experiment table
  • -Fixed invalid achievement conditions and descriptions
  • -Reduced difficulty of the Leviathan boss on 7th Floor
  • -Fixed the issue where the main quests related to the monster girl might not be able to be completed.


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