ASTROBOTANICA News

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🍀 Alpha Update is here! 🌱[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey Explorers![/p][p]It’s amazing to have such a dedicated community! Keyboard binding[/p]

• [p]Full keyboard control customization — set up your own keybinds.[/p]

[p]Xbox controller support[/p]

• [p]Full Xbox controller compatibility (PlayStation DualSense support coming later!)[/p]

[p]Interaction changes[/p]

• [p]Improved “hold” interactions for better usability and responsiveness.[/p]

[p]Tutorial text updates[/p]

• [p]Clearer and more helpful guidance for new players.[/p]

[p]Pet system[/p]

• [p]Taming: the ability to tame wild pets.[/p]
• [p]Personality system: each pet has unique traits you’ll need to learn.[/p]
• [p]Trust system: pets won’t run away if they trust you, but low trust may cause them to leave.[/p]
• [p]Mood system: low mood can make pets ignore commands; higher mood will be needed for future features like expeditions.[/p]
• [p]Behaviors & commands: basic actions (more coming later!)[/p]
• [p]Curiosity system: pets will explore and react to their surroundings.[/p]
• [p]Feeding: feeding pets impacts their trust[/p]

[p]New tool: Pickaxe[/p]

• [p]Unlockable after completing the alpha (building the totem). Used for gathering basic resources.[/p]

[p]New building/housing options[/p]

• [p]More construction options — expand your settlement with new building options.[/p]
• [p]Buildings now only need to be unlocked once.[/p]

[p]Trading with the caveman[/p]

• [p]A simple trading system: buy items from Ube using Knowledge; sell resources through the Contribution Box.[/p]

[p]Inventory & chest improvements[/p]

• [p]Better inventory management and smoother chest system functionality.[/p]

[p]Movement improvements[/p]

• [p]More fluid and responsive character movement.[/p]

[p]Visual updates (level art)[/p]

• [p]Adjustments and polish to the world’s visuals.[/p]

[p]Game balance[/p]

• [p]Reduced CO₂ consumption at night; increased consumption while sprinting.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted CO₂ warning sound: now triggers at 10%.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted low HP warning sound: no longer loops constantly.[/p]
• [p]Stamina regeneration increased up to 15%.[/p]
• [p]On death, you no longer lose your inventory — instead, you lose 15% of your current Knowledge.[/p]
• [p]Increased Knowledge rewards from repeatable activities.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced plants: stats and distribution.[/p]
• [p]Lowered cavemen disease frequency.[/p]

[p]QoL updates[/p]

• [p]A range of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.[/p]

[p]We can’t wait to see your lush gardens, big homes, and cute pets - share them with us on Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Reminder: Alpha access ends September 15th - after that, the alpha will no longer be available.[/p][p]But good news: Astrobotanica will be part of October’s Steam Next Fest! Everyone will be able to try the public demo, which will also get a bit of extra polish before release.[/p][p][/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the Astrobotanica community. Let’s grow something extraordinary, together! 🌱🌟[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🍀 Alpha Players - Get Ready! 🌱[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey Explorers![/p][p]Our Kickstarter alpha is about to grow even bigger! On August 29th, a fresh update arrives with adorable pets, new buildings, smoother movement, and more ways to make your world feel alive.[/p][p]Here’s what’s blooming in this patch:[/p]

• [p]Keyboard binding: Customizable controls for a smoother gameplay experience.[/p]
• [p]Controller support: Play the way you like with full controller compatibility.[/p]
• [p]Interaction changes: Improvements to hold interactions for better usability.[/p]
• [p]Tutorial text updates: More helpful and clear tutorial messages.[/p]
• [p]Pet system: Discover unique pet personalities with a deeper pet discovery system. (This is just the beginning – the system will continue to grow and evolve over time.)[/p]
• [p]New buildings (housing): Expand your world with new housing options.[/p]
• [p]Movement improvements: Smoother and more responsive character movement.[/p]
• [p]Inventory & chest updates: Better inventory management and improved chest systems.[/p]
• [p]QoL changes: Added a range of Quality of Life improvements across the game.[/p]

[p]Full patch notes will be shared with all Alpha players.[/p][p]We can’t wait to see your lush gardens, big homes, and cute pets - share them with us on Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Alpha access ends September 15th - after that, the alpha will no longer be available.[/p][p]But good news: Astrobotanica will be part of October’s Steam Next Fest! Everyone will be able to try the public demo, which will also get a bit of extra polish before release.[/p][p][/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the Astrobotanica community. Let’s grow something extraordinary, together! 🌱🌟[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]👽 Want to play Astrobotanica before everyone else? 🌱[/h2][p][/p][p]Astrobotanica is getting ready for launch — and we’d love to have you on board![/p][p]As we gear up for the upcoming Steam Next Fest this October, we’re offering a limited number of content creators exclusive early access to our demo before it goes public. If you’re passionate about light survival action-adventure games with atmospheric exploration, sci-fi vibes, and unique gameplay mechanics, this is your chance to get a first look and share it with your community![/p][p]💡 Interested? Here’s how to apply![/p][p]Send us an email with the following details:[/p]

• [p]Name of your channel[/p]
• [p]Where your content is published[/p]
• [p]Your location[/p]
• [p]Your audience size[/p]
• [p]Link to a video showcasing gameplay from a similar title[/p]
• [p]A short note about what excites you most about Astrobotanica and why you want early access[/p]

[p]📩 Email your application to: [email protected][/p][p]We’ll get in touch with selected creators who will receive early access and a first glimpse into the alien world of Astrobotanica.[/p][p][/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the Astrobotanica community. Let’s grow something extraordinary, together! 🌱🌟[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🌱 Brand new screenshots! 🚀[/h2][p][/p][p]We’ve just picked a fresh batch of Astrobotanica screenshots – and trust us, it wasn’t easy. Your amazing support on Discord motivates us to keep going and fill the map with wonders and vegetation. 🌱[/p][p]Here’s a sneak peek at what’s growing on Green Planet. Take a look![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the Astrobotanica community. Let’s grow something extraordinary, together! 🌱🌟[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🌱 Don’t Miss a Single Update![/h2][p][/p][p]Development of Astrobotanica is going wonderfully! Every day, new content is blooming in the game, and we can’t wait for the moment it lands in your hands – so we can watch you embark on your own adventures and uncover its hidden corners.[/p][p]We're now entering a phase where we’ll be able to share more and more gameplay footage with you. That’s why we invite you to follow us across all our social media channels. Our plan is to regularly share fresh updates and gameplay moments from the world of Astrobotanica – and we’d love for you to be there with us.[/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p] [/p][h2]🚀 Tiny Teams & ChinaJoy Events![/h2][p]But that’s not all - we’ve got even more exciting news! Astrobotanica has been selected for not one, but two events: Tiny Teams 2025 and ChinaJoy 2025![/p][p]That means you can expect fresh gameplay videos from content creators around the world. We’re also working on brand-new updates from the game itself, which you’ll soon find on our social media.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Missed the Official Gameplay Overview? Catch Up Now![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Thank you for being part of the Astrobotanica community. Let’s grow something extraordinary, together! 🌱🌟[/p]