ASTROBOTANICA News

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🌱Astrobotanica Demo is Here!🚀🌟[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey Explorers![/p][p]Today is the day. The Astrobotanica demo is LIVE on Steam celebrating Steam Next Fest![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]This is the first time we’re publicly sharing the game with the world and we couldn’t be prouder. From the very start, Astrobotanica has been about combining science, survival, and storytelling into something unique. Now it’s your turn to experience it: play as Xel, an alien botanist on prehistoric Earth, and see how far curiosity, resilience, and a little plant magic can take you.[/p][p]The demo offers over an hour of gameplay - enough to scan plants, build house, uncover ancient ruins, and meet the primitive locals of this strange new world. And this is only the beginning.[/p][p]We’re also thrilled to debut something special: our WebToon comic, Sprout Out! The first episode is out today, offering a lore-rich introduction to Xel’s journey and expanding the universe of Astrobotanica in a brand new way.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Sprout Out! - Astrobotanica WebToon[/p][p]Here’s how you can support us on this milestone day:[/p]

• [p]Play the demo and share your impressions - your feedback truly shapes the future of the game.[/p]
• [p]Spread the word - tell your friends, share your excitement, and help more explorers join in.[/p]
• [p]Add Astrobotanica to your wishlist if you haven’t already - it makes a huge difference for our small but passionate team.[/p]

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[/p][p]Linktree with our social media links[/p][p]We’re overjoyed to finally put Astrobotanica into your hands. Thank you for being here with us at the start of this adventure.🌱🌟[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]🍀SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWS🗓️[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey Explorers![/p][p]We’ve got a brand-new September News video for you![/p][p]In this update, we cover:[/p]

• [p]Demo Trailer[/p]
• [p]Our plans for Steam Next Fest[/p]
• [p]A preview of Astrobotanica in the EDGE magazine[/p]
• [p]New screenshots[/p]

[p]So, without further ado - check out the new video![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][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]🍀 ASTROBOTANICA x INDIE FAN FEST 🌱[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey Explorers![/p][p]We’re super excited to join Indie Fan Fest today! Come discover Earth 300,000 years ago… through alien eyes.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][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 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]