Cozy Holes News

We’re back with another update! This one adds a full visual settings menu based on player feedback, improves controller support, and introduces some fun new ways to collect and combine your treasures. It’s all about player comfort, clarity, and cozy hoarding.

[h2]🐾 Dogby Gets Smarter[/h2]
– Improved navigation and polish for Dogby the dog companion
– Unlocking Dogby now triggers a Steam achievement
– You’ll now see a subtle hint when Dogby becomes available, making it easier to find him

[h2]💎 Collect, Combine, and Stack[/h2]
Valuables just got a glow-up — and now physics is part of the fun.
– Collect items from inside the hut (finally!)
– Push matching valuables together in the world to merge them into larger, more valuable versions
– New sparkle FX make successful merges extra satisfying ✨

[h2]🎛️ New Settings Menu[/h2]
We’ve added a full settings panel to make Cozy Holes more accessible to more players:
– Camera shake toggle (on/off — useful for those with motion sensitivity)
– Fullscreen / windowed support
– Resolution selection with save between sessions
– Quality level options (low, medium, high, very high)
– Music & SFX volume sliders

[h2]🎮 Controller & Input Polish[/h2]
– Added D-pad support for navigating the UI
– Improved controller dead zones for better precision
– Smoother camera behavior while digging and exploring

[h2]🎵 New Music Tracks[/h2]
– Added new music tracks to expand the atmosphere and emotional range of the island

[h2]🧠 UI & Interaction Improvements[/h2]
– New bottom-of-screen UI messages for clarity on main/settings menus
– Fixed some stuck HUD messages after pausing or returning from menus

[h2]🐛 Small Fixes & Extras[/h2]
– Tornadoes now avoid lava and ocean when spawning & navigating
– Other minor bug fixes
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We heard you loud and clear and are happy to announce a new update addressing your feedback! This update focuses on accessibility and performance — helping more players explore the island with less friction (and fewer stuck moments).

[h2]🧭 Easier Movement[/h2]
– Refined movement lets you walk up walls when facing them
– Players can now escape tricky holes without jumping
– Falling and slope behavior tuned for smoother flow

[h2]⚙️ Performance Upgrades[/h2]
– Optimized terrain and asteroid LODs
– Improved low-end quality settings
– Reworked water/rain colliders to prevent unwanted hits

[h2]🐛 Bug Fixes & Polish[/h2]
– Lava now triggers a fade-to-black transition
– Tornadoes better navigate around terrain
– New MUSIC!
– Cleaner UI transitions, music triggers, and more


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Thanks again for playing the demo — we’re continuing to fine-tune based on your feedback!

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Hey diggers! 🕳️🧡

Thanks to everyone who played Demo v3 and shared your feedback. Demo Update v4 is now live—with a new husky sidekick, fresh POIs, wildlife, and more cozy digging fun!

TL;DR: Dig alongside Dogby the husky, explore new POIs and caves, find extra treasures & achievements, and enjoy island wildlife, camera stabilization, and polish.

• Meet Dogby the husky: your super-chill sidekick who digs by your side and sniffs out hard-to-find treasures
  
• New POIs to explore: Ancient Garden & Dogby’s Doghouse await your shovel
  
• All-new caves & secret areas: venture deeper under the island’s surface
  
• More to collect: extra treasures & Steam achievements for the avid collector
  
• Island wildlife: seagulls above the dunes and narwhals in hidden pools bring the map to life
  
• Camera stabilization: a steadier view as you scoop through sand
  
• Under-the-hood polish: enhanced detector feedback, refined shovel handling, and assorted bug fixes
  

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See you underground!
– The Cozy Holes Dev Team
Demo Update v4 • June 8, 2025

Join the dev duo—Alex & Joshua—as they dig through Cozy Holes Demo v4 live! Watch them uncover new features, share behind-the-scenes insights, and chat about the game.

Where: On the Cozy Holes Steam Store Page

• Meet Dogby the husky: your super-chill digging companion
  
• Explore new POIs: Ancient Garden & Dogby’s Doghouse
  
• Venture into all-new caves & secret areas
  
• Collect extra treasures & unlock fresh Steam achievements
  
• Q&A: Ask us anything about design, art & development
  

See you underground—and don’t forget to wishlist Cozy Holes if you haven’t already!

Hey diggers! 🕳️🧡

Thanks so much for everyone who played Demo v2 and sent feedback. We heard you wanted more playtime and clearer guidance—so we expanded the demo and polished the experience!

TL;DR: Demo Update v3 adds a full third in-game day, improved UI prompts, refined detector feedback, and quality-of-life tweaks.

📦 What’s New in Demo v3:
- Extended demo length to 3 in-game days
- Added interactive prompts for upgrades and metal detector use
- Enhanced visual & audio cues for detector signals
- Smoother shovel handling
- Better night-time hints and clearer progress tracking
- General polish and bug fixes based on your feedback

🔍 Help Us Improve Cozy Holes!
We’re building this cozy adventure with you. If you have thoughts, questions, or screenshots, let us know:

• Wishlist us on Steam to show your support
• Follow us on X: @CozyHoles
• Start a discussion in the Steam forum
• Email us at [email protected]

See you underground!

- The Cozy Holes Dev Team