Goblin Cleanup News

[h3]Goblin Cleanup will now launch into Steam Early Access on 18th September.[/h3]

Goblins, we've made the decision to slightly delay Goblin Cleanup's Steam Early Access launch by three weeks.

Our three-person dev team has been working hard with our publisher to add the final polish for Early Access, but our dungeons need a few additional weeks before we open our gates to you and your goblin friends.

Overall, we've made this decision to ensure you have the best co-op cleaning experience at our Steam Early Access launch. Until then, we'll set the traps, so prepare your mops to clean up on 18th September!

Brave cleaners (and clumsy ones too) can delve into the first few dungeons in our recently updated Steam demo, testing your clean-up skills ahead of our Early Access launch.

We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing more updates soon, including details on Goblin Customisation, both through our Steam page and our @GoblinCleanup social media accounts!


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Goblins, thank you for your understanding and for all of your support! 💚

Hey Goblins!

It's been a while since our last demo update... so we thought we'd update it with some of the new additions we've been crafting, alongside gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and more!

To start off, we've added our new Staffhub into the demo, which means no more creating a new lobby after cleaning up a level! You can now meet in this shared Staffhub, which allows you to prepare together, select through our demo levels, and like any Staff Room... hang out with cleaning colleagues! 🛋️🧹



Alongside this, we'd like to highlight the addition of third-person camera mode to view your goblin character in all its glory and gameplay improvements, like overhauling of our Mana System for restoring objects on your cleanup adventures. 🔮



Our demo update brings more improvements and even new enemies to encounter through the dungeons... which you can read more about in our detailed patch notes below: 👇


[h2]🧹 Goblin Cleanup - Demo Update - Patch Notes 🧹[/h2]
[h3]✨ Highlights:[/h3]

• 🆕 Staffhub: You can now stay in the lobby with your coworkers after finishing a level to start another one together.
  
• 🆕 Third Person View: Switch between first and third person anytime! There's also a freelook mode to admire your goblin in detail.

[h3]🎮 Gameplay & Improvements:[/h3]

• Steam Lobbies: Public lobby browsing is back! Just make sure the host isn’t already in a level when you try to join.
  
• Key Rebinding (keyboard only)
  
• Voice Chat
  
• New Mana System
  
• Restorables: You can no longer place a restorative in the wrong type, and active restorables are now highlighted.

[h3]👾 Enemies:[/h3]

• Shadow cat might appear when starting a level.
  
• Carnivorous Plant awaits you in the botanical garden...

[h3]🎨 Polish & Extras:[/h3]

• Visual improvements across all levels
  
• New music tracks in the staffhub and levels
  
• Credits added
  
• Various bug fixes across the game

[h2]Missed our previous announcement? 👀[/h2]
In case you missed it, we recently announced Goblin Cleanup will release into Steam Early Access on August 28th!

If you want to find out more about this announcement, or watch our new Release Date Announcement Trailer, check our our recent Steam post:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2748340/view/610914203288475765[h3]Excited for our Steam Early Access release on August 28th?[/h3]
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We hope you enjoy our demo update! 💚

We’re excited to announce we have two pieces of major news, including our Steam Early Access release date for Goblin Cleanup...👀

[h3]Goblin Cleanup will enter Steam Early Access on August 28th, 2025![/h3]



Alongside the announcement of our EA release date, we’re also thrilled to announce our publisher partnership with Team17! We’ve been hard at work on our new Release Date Announcement trailer with Team17, which you can watch below: 👇

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[h2]New to Goblin Cleanup? 🧹[/h2]
In Goblin Cleanup, you assume the role of a professional cleaner hired by the dungeon manager to clean and prepare the dungeon for the next adventure. You can perform this task alone or with up to three companions, cooperatively or maybe not so cooperatively!

Be careful because the dungeons are dark and full of terrors, although as a professional cleaner this is not a problem, just don't step on a trap, and keep the monsters fed, you don't want them to eat you, or any of your friends.

[h3]Key Features[/h3]
🧌 Goblin Maid: What better way to clean up than doing it like a pro? Play as a goblin alongside other goblins.



🧹 Clean: It's your job to clean up the mess, so clean it up you shall! Use your Slimop, mimic, and slime dispenser tool to help you remove all that blood from the floor and ceiling!



🪑 Restore Objects: To ensure the dungeon returns to its original state, you must restore objects and place them back in their original positions.



⛓️Restore Traps: What kind of dungeon would it be without traps? You'll need to restore and reactivate them. Be cautious; there might be traps that weren't triggered by adventurers and are still active.



👹 Creatures: You'll also need to respawn creatures and dispose of their remains. Additionally, some creatures might not have perished.



[h3]Excited for our Steam Early Access release on August 28th?[/h3]
Join our Discord and follow us on Twitter — we share dev updates, sneak peeks, and goblin nonsense regularly.

Thank you for your support! 💚

We know it's been a while since our last update — but no worries, development on Goblin Cleanup is moving forward at full speed. We're fully focused on releasing the Early Access in Q3 this year, and things are coming together.


[h3]🧹 Customization & Third-Person View[/h3]
We’ve now fully implemented the character customization system, letting you change your goblin’s appearance with different outfits and styles. You can also switch between first and third-person camera anytime during gameplay.




[h3]🛋️ New Lobby System: Staffhub[/h3]
No more creating a new lobby every time. Players now meet in a shared hub — the Staffhub — where you can select levels, prepare together, and hang out. Also: there’s a cat, and yes, you can pet it.



[h3]🔮 Mana System Overhaul[/h3]
We’ve made a small redesign to the mana system to make it a bit less… mindless. It’s now divided into three zones:

Gray – Off

Green – On

Red – Overcharged, triggering an extra effect

To properly restore an object, the mana level must be in the green zone.



[h3]🧱 Level Updates & New Areas[/h3]
We’ve done a visual pass across all levels, improving the overall look and feel of the dungeon.
On top of that, we’ve added new levels including the Prison, the Dining Hall, and the Kitchen — each with their own messy challenges.




[h3]👾 Monsters in the Dungeon[/h3]
We’ve started implementing several monsters across the dungeon. Enemies like the Carnivorous Plant, Spider, Cat, and Golem are now active, and we’re continuing to expand their behavior and interactions. More to come soon!





[h3]🧪 Other Features in Progress[/h3]

We're also working on several new features, including:

• Offline Singleplayer
  
• Save System
  
• Key Rebinding
  

...among other quality-of-life improvements and polish.


[h3]📢 Big Announcement Coming Soon[/h3]
We’re preparing a major announcement for mid next month. Stay tuned!

Want to follow development more closely? Join our Discord and follow us on Twitter — we share dev updates, sneak peeks, and goblin nonsense regularly.

Thanks for your support! 💚

We're excited to unveil our latest update, packed with spooky new features and essential bug fixes just in time for Halloween! This patch not only addresses various gameplay improvements but also introduces fun new content that enhances your experience in the game.

Check out the detailed patch notes below for all the changes and improvements, and prepare to enjoy a hauntingly good time!

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

• [New] Halloween content added!
  

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed an issue with the Eye Trap remaining active even after the eye was removed.
  
• The base of the Eye Trap in Level 4 now has a collider.
  
• Resolved a sound glitch that persisted when dying while giving mana.
  
• Addressed a bug where meat could get stuck in the treasure chest on the first floor, causing excess blood.
  
• Cooking bug fixed: Meat and slimes that are skewered no longer cook automatically without right-clicking.
  
• Slimes and meat that are skewered can now be cooked on torches.
  
• Merged slimes can no longer be cooked
  
• Fixed an issue where the game would freeze when merging multiple slimes.
  
• Corrected a mimic placement bug where it always appeared diagonally.
  
• The mimic can no longer be dropped inside or near the staff room.
  
• Fixed a bug where jumping on small items (chairs, railings) could get players stuck in a falling state.
  
• Fixed connectivity issues when joining lobbies (Error Code 2).
  
• Fixed an issue where the dragon in the Great Room would wake up unintentionally when slipping on small rocks.
  
• Restorables will no longer be incorrectly restored by invisible objects.
  

[h3]Gameplay Adjustments:[/h3]

• [New] Mimic now becomes friendly to the last player who feeds it cooked meat and won’t attack for a limited time.
  
• Reduced the sound when activating the altar and equipping the Managon.
  
• Optimized the first grill ignition and first scan, preventing the game from micro-freezing for a short time.
  
• The character's slippery movement has been improved, reducing slide effects.
  
• Jump and movement physics adjusted for more precise platforming.
  
• Slight reduction to strafe speed.
  
• Added speed reduction when moving up slopes or stairs.
  
• Added an animation for when another goblin is carrying or dropping the mimic.
  
• Changed the lighting generated by sources other than mana torches (e.g., candles) to a "fake illumination" that is more performance-friendly.
  
• You can now hide the game HUD by pressing the Z key.
  
• You can now interact with the golden chests to open and close them.
  

[h2]🎉 Exciting Update on Our Kickstarter Campaign! 🎉[/h2]

We are thrilled to announce that our Kickstarter campaign is currently underway and has exceeded all our expectations! We have successfully surpassed 400% of our initial funding goal thanks to the amazing support from our backers and community.

We've just reached our next stretch goal: Hardcore Mode! With only 9 days left in the campaign, we’re eager to reach this milestone and provide you with even more exciting gameplay options.

Check out the image below for our current stretch goals and see what’s in store as we continue this journey together. Thank you for your incredible support!