Winter Burrow News

I’m proud that Winter Burrow is part of the Earth Appreciation Festival on Steam—alongside so many beautiful games that honor our connection to the natural world.

Winter Burrow is deeply personal to me. It’s inspired by memories of my mom taking my sister and me to a place in the woods we called Fox Hill. We’d ride our bikes there, eat lunch at the top, and spend hours playing in the forest—building little homes from sticks and pretending we lived there.

Now I do the same with my own kids. Whenever we find a hollow tree or tangled roots, we imagine who might live there and tell each other stories. That love of nature has found its way into the game.



We’ve put a lot of care into making the world of Winter Burrow feel alive and true to nature—even naming characters after real plants and animals. The Aunt is called Betulina, from the Latin name for the northern birch mouse. The toad is named Bufo, and one character’s partner is Pinesap—a parasitic plant that ties into their backstory (no spoilers!).

Nature is close to my heart, and I hope Winter Burrow brings a little of that magic to you. Maybe it even inspires you to step outside, breathe in the forest air… and then come back to your cozy burrow for tea and pie.

– Benjamin; Game Director, Winter Burrow

We’ve been deep in the development of Winter Burrow over the past few months, which is why we haven’t posted here for a while. But now, we’ve finally popped our heads out of the burrow to have a chat!

Hello, I'm Benjamin, CEO and Creative Director at Pine Creek Games. Every day, I’m amazed by what the team designs, creates, and develops. We’ve added more creatures that now roam the world. NPCs have come to life through character descriptions and dialogue. New areas with their own unique environments are growing out of the once-blank canvas. New features have been designed and implemented.

These are some of the things I'm most excited about! 😊

I’m incredibly excited about our new Weather System. It adds so much atmosphere to the game while introducing unique gameplay experiences. Imagine exploring a new area in thick fog or getting caught in a fierce snowstorm—these are now dynamic events you can encounter in Winter Burrow. But don’t worry, we won’t throw a blizzard at you right away! We’ll make sure you’ve had time to settle in before the weather turns wild. ⛄



We’ve also improved the Furnishing System, allowing you to customize your home burrow to your heart’s content. We’ve designed different furniture sets, each with its own distinct style and requiring unique resources to craft. The system is designed to be simple—so we can develop it within our timeline while ensuring stability—but it still offers plenty of ways to arrange furniture and decorate your space just the way you like. You can also easily disassemble or move furniture if needed. It’s still in development, but here’s a little preview of our progress:



Now, I’ll crawl back into the burrow and continue working on the game. We can’t wait to share more with you about all the new features and content. That’s all for now—remember to drink some hearty tea, enjoy a delicious pie, and most importantly... stay cozy!

Have a mice day! 🐭

We’re excited to announce that Winter Burrow was just featured in this year’s Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition! 🌟

If you missed the event live, don’t worry. You can watch the new trailer we debuted here:

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You can also watch the entire event recorded below if you’d like the full experience:

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This was a wonderful opportunity to have our little mouse featured alongside so many lovely titles, and we’re grateful to Wholesome Games for putting on this showcase each year.

Our hope is to introduce even more people to the magical little world that we’re crafting. We couldn’t do it without all of your kind support and all of the ways that you share Winter Burrow with your loved ones. 🐭💖

We invite you to join our Discord for community discussion and sneak peeks of upcoming features that we’re working on as we go into the new year:

https://discord.gg/pinecreekgames

Don’t forget to wishlist & play the demo for Winter Burrow as well!

Safe travels and warm wishes from the team.

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Missed the Indie Arena booth at Gamescom? Never fear, because Indie Arena is presenting a recap event on Steam!

Indie Arena Booth is back with a special 2024 Recap Event on Steam, celebrating the best indie games of the year—and Winter Burrow is part of the cozy lineup!

🏡 In Winter Burrow, you’ll return to your childhood home to restore it to its former glory, unravel the mystery of your missing Aunt, and survive the harsh winter wilderness.

From customizing your burrow to crafting tools, cooking warm meals, and making friends, this story is yours to tell—at your own pace.

✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore Winter Burrow and many other handpicked indie experiences!

🎮 Check it out during the Indie Arena Booth 2024 Recap Event on Steam.

👉 Wishlist Winter Burrow now, and don't forget to play the demo!