- Article: Forming Connections with Pine Hearts - 16 April 2026
Hey campers! As part of London Games Festival which took place this week, our creative director and co-founder, Rob Madden shared his journey of creating Pine Hearts. Here’s a little quote from the article linked below: “I always like making stuff and making games, making little worlds and places you can explore – places that feel good to be in”. Pine Hearts is an incredibly personal project inspired by the sudden loss of Rob’s father to cancer in 2019, and the game began as a way to process his grief through creation. You can read the full article here: Forming connections with Pine Hearts - App Store
- Small Patch Update v1.5 - 16 December 2025
Hi friends, We've just released a very small patch today. Patch Notes:Adjustments and improvements to Autosave functionalityGeneral bug fixes Please make sure you update to the latest version which is v1.5.0.285. As always, if you’d like to chat more about Pine Hearts, you can join us over on Discord, and if you’d like to follow Tyke’s Adventures, he now has a blog on Tumblr. We’d love to see you there. Chat soon!Pine Hearts Community Team
- Small Patch update v1.4 - 4 November 2025
Hey Campers! Today we’re releasing a small patch which addresses a few issues across all platforms. Patch Notes:Fixed issues surrounding the quest log displaying incorrect data following save migration from previous patches.Fixed issues with the Golf Course Primary Quest allowing more than the desired number of golf clubs for quest progression.Fixed issue where settings would not save between sessions after changing a volume slider, causing the new game button on the main menu to act as the continue button.Fixed minor collision issues.Resolved security issue with Unity version.Added support for 16KB page sizes on Android Play Store Please make sure you update to the latest version which is v1.4.5.268. As always, if you’d like to chat more about Pine Hearts, you can join us over on Discord, and if you’d like to follow Tyke’s Adventures, he now has a blog on Tumblr. We’d love to see you t…
- Win a Pine Hearts merch bundle! - 23 September 2025
Hey Campers!To celebrate the launch of Pine Hearts on iOS and Android, we’re giving you the chance to win a bundle of official Pine Hearts merch. 🎉It includes:1 x beanie1 x T-shirt1 x camping mug1 x Beastie Observation and Great Unknown Society iron-on patch1 x Pine Hearts postcard1 x sticker sheet3 x pin badges Enter for your chance to win: Pine Hearts: Mobile Launch Celebration Giveaway Competition open worldwide. T&C’s apply. Entrants must be over 18 to enter. The competition ends at 12:00pm BST on Tuesday 7th October. Good luck to anyone entering the competition. Mobile Launch Ready for a spot of wild camping? Pine Hearts is now available on iOS and Android devices, letting you take a nostalgic trip around the Scottish Highlands wherever you are in the real world. Trial it for free now on App Store and Google Play Store. As always, if you’d like to chat more about Pine Hearts, you…
- New Update Now Live: Patch Notes, plus Mobile News! - 9 September 2025
Hey Campers!Today we’re adding a small patch to Pine Hearts on Steam, as well as Nintendo Switch, which introduces some of your most wanted features, including secondary quest tracking, collectibles tracking and touchscreen support, as well as some performance optimisations. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:New Features ● New Secondary Quest Tracker - You can now keep track of all side-quests in Tyke’s journal.● New Droplet Tracker - You can now keep track of all the Droplets you have collected and how many you can find in each region of the game. ● New Supported Languages - You can now play Pine Hearts in Korean, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. ● Touch Screen Support - You can now use your device’s touch screen to play Pine Hearts. QOL Features● Tyke’s local region map is now on its own page of the journal, and has been enlarged and made clearer. ● Improved performance across al…
- 13 Wholesome Hidden Moments in Pine Hearts - 27 June 2025
Hey Campers! Open up your adventure journal and prepare to take notes so that you don’t miss these wholesome hidden moments that lie just off the beaten path in Pine Hearts. They're not signposted, nor are they part of your main quest, but these wholesome moments will bring you joy as you play, enhance your experience, and may even reward you for engaging with those seemingly innocuous objects. From finding treasure maps to wildlife encounters, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss them. CampsiteIf you’re a fan of skipping stones, you’ll find the perfect pile of rocks close to the Lone Campers HQ just waiting to be skipped across the water.Keep a look out for a very good boy waiting patiently for some pets if you’re on your way to the Ruined Castle. Just don’t let Bonnie see.Ruined CastleThe Castle Wall has a number of cannons placed along it which can all be interacted with. You may e…
- Update 1.1.0.87 - 24 June 2025
Hey Campers! Today we’re releasing a small patch which contains some subtle but effective quality of life updates and minor bug fixes, the biggest of which is the “Gameplay prompts have been adjusted and improved” which has been done to improve game feel and make interactions feel more engaging and natural. Full Patch Notes:New Publisher RecognitionSecret Mode logo added to start screensSecret Mode credits addedCopyright notice updated QOL UpdatesGameplay prompts have been adjusted and improvedThe UI for the Headlamp has been improved(Switch) New game and Continue flow was added Bug FixesTyke can no longer get stuck in a small area next to the river in the Caravan ParkFixed a change in lighting that occurs before entering the dungeon in Ruined CastleLighting changes reset when players select “New Game”(Switch) Fixed a visual error in the final cutsceneAs always, if you’d like to chat mo…
- Reflection Road: Pine Hearts Team Share Father’s Day Tales - 13 June 2025
Hey Campers! This Sunday is Father’s Day here in the UK, and while not everyone will observe this occasion, with Pine Hearts having a heavy focus on Tyke’s childhood memories of his dad, we thought today would be the perfect time to dedicate a whole blog post to the devs and their dads. You may not know this about Pine Hearts, but it was created after the creative director at Hyper Luminal Games, Rob, lost his dad to cancer. Not only did Pine Hearts provide him with a way to channel his grief, but it was a great way to honour his dad and the times they shared together visiting the Cairngorms National Park up in sunny old Scotland. Melissa Cocker (Social Media and Community Coordinator @ HLG) “My Dad and I have always bonded over our love for music. He took me to my first gig when I was 11 to see My Chemical Romance, and he’s continued to completely inspire my taste in music as I’ve grow…
- Pine Hearts Features in Access-Ability Summer Showcase 2025! - 6 June 2025
Hey Campers! The Access-Ability Summer Showcase returns for its third year, with a Steam event highlighting games that have gone the extra mile to include accessible settings and design choices. Making Pine Hearts as accessible as possible is really important to us here at Hyper Luminal Games and Secret Mode, and we’re super proud that Pine Hearts has been selected to take part in this year’s showcase.You can watch the Access-Ability Summer Showcase on YouTube on Friday 6th June 2025 at 4pm BST, 11am ET, 8am PT. How did we make Pine Hearts accessible?You can access the Accessibility menu as soon as you load Pine Hearts - and you’ll see it’s broken down into three sections: Gameplay, UI Support, and Visual Support.GameplayRun Mode allows you to adjust the default movement speed for Tyke, giving you the choice between a run or a slower walking pace, while Simplified Controls reduces the t…
- 🎉Pine Hearts Turns 1🎉 Updates and Mobile Release Incoming, Plus New Publisher! - 23 May 2025
Hey Campers! We can’t believe it’s been a year since we released our cosy narrative-adventure game set in a caravan park. As well as celebrating this momentous occasion, we also have lots of great news to share. We’re delighted to announce that Pine Hearts has a new publisher! We’ve found a new home with the award-winning team at Secret Mode, with the aim of bringing Pine Hearts to even more players. Not only will they be helping us with some in-game improvements and quality of life updates, such as side-quest tracking, but we’re also teaming up to bring Pine Hearts to mobile platforms later this year. We’ll have more details to share soon. To celebrate this news and the anniversary of Pine Hearts, Community Managers Melissa and Vicki, of Hyper Luminal Games and Secret Mode respectively, have collaborated to bring you a new ‘let’s play’ video which you can watch now, either on our Steam…
- Pine Hearts is Steam Deck Verified! ✅ - 20 January 2025
Hey Campers! 👋 The team have been working hard behind the scenes and we're excited to let you know that Pine Hearts is now officially Verified on Steam Deck!🎉 Now you can bring your favourite adventure through the great outdoors with you wherever you go, whether that might be while you're on your own great adventures or just snuggled up in the room next door 💚 We've also fixed up a couple little quality of life issues so be sure to check those out below! There's some big news in the works and we can't to share it with you as soon as we can, so keep your eyes peeled for future updates! 👀 - Melissa, Social Media and Community Coordinator Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Updates: Fixed an issue where the game could not be reliably closed from the Steam Deck Fixed an issue which caused lighting inconsistencies throughout the game when Tyke entered the castle dungeon Improvements to loading…
- Vote for Pine Hearts! - Sit Back and Relax Award 🏆 - 29 November 2024
Hey Campers! 👋 We have some exciting news to share – Pine Hearts is eligible to be nominated for the 'Sit Back and Relax' award at the Steam Awards 2024, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! 🏆 Why Should You Nominate Pine Hearts? If you’ve enjoyed exploring Pine Hearts Caravan Park, soaking in the cosy atmosphere, heartfelt storytelling, and relaxing gameplay, then this is your chance to show your love for the game! 💫 As an indie studio, every bit of recognition counts, and being nominated for a Steam Award can make a huge difference! It helps us reach more players, provides a huge boost to our visibility, and ultimately allows us to continue making games we’re passionate about for you to enjoy 💚 https://i.postimg.cc/VvvkfMXL/Sit-back-relax-award.png It only takes a moment, but it would mean the world to the team and really help Pine Hearts get more recognition. And you get the…
- Update 1.0.3 - 23 July 2024
Hey Campers! 👋 The warm summer weather has got us in the mood to go camping, so what better time for a patch update! The team have been working hard to fix some of the most common and impactful bugs the community has reported and I'm happy to update you on those fixes below. Enjoy the sunshine and we'll update you with more news from Pine Hearts soon! 🌲💚 - Melissa, Social Media and Community Coordinator 1.0.3 Update Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed a few instances where Tyke could get stuck walking in place trying to reach an object or NPC to interact with them. Improved visibility of an important quest item. Fixed an issue causing the Blue Knight’s helmet to appear invisible. Fixed an NPC being a little too generous with droplets. Reworded ‘Quit to Menu’ confirmation pop-up to be less concerning when it comes to save data! It will now let you know if your game will be saved or if you wil…
- 1.0.2 - Mountain Gate Save Fix - 31 May 2024
Hey Campers! 👋 This patch has addressed the issue where players were unable to complete the game if they exited during the mountain area of the game. This will also ensure those who have been affected can now complete the game. If you have any other questions or are experiencing any other issues please leave them in the comments! We hope you've been enjoying your adventure in Pine Hearts 💚 - Melissa, Social Media and Community Coordinator
- Mountain Gate Save Error - 24 May 2024
Hey Campers! 👋 A quick PSA from the dev team: If you've made your way through the Mountain Gate to the final area of the game, please finish this whole section before quitting your save! Quitting the game after entering the final Mountain area of the game, through the large gate from the beginning of the game, can cause progression issues to occur so it's best to finish this section after entering, or save and exit before you enter. For anyone who is currently experiencing this issue: The team are working on a fix for this right now that we're aiming to have ready for our next patch! Save data should be restored with this update and you will be able to continue from the start of the Mountain Gate section. If you have any other questions or are experiencing any other issues please leave them in the comments! We hope you've been enjoying your adventure in Pine Hearts 💚 - Melissa, Social…
- Pine Hearts is out now!! 🌲🎉 - 24 May 2024
Hey Campers!! Pine Hearts is now LIVE! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1781010/Pine_Hearts/ We're so excited to finally have you visit the campsite! We can't quite believe this day has finally arrived 💚 Your hike around the park will take around 5 hours to complete, but with so many secrets stuffed throughout the campsite we hope you'll have plenty to keep you busy for a while! 🌲 If you enjoy your visit to Pine Hearts please consider leaving us a review! Reviews are an incredible way to support the games you care about and are especially helpful for indie teams like us. And check out our launch trailer below! Thank you so much for all of your support, and we hope to see you soon at the campsite! 🌲 - Team HLG
- Cozy new Metroidvania has Dark Souls design but a heart of gold - 23 May 2024
The best Metroidvania games have typically focused on combat, but highlights like the masterful Tunic and the recent, excellent Animal Well show how successfully the format can work when it leans more towards puzzle design rather than action. While both of those still involve a fair amount of peril, now, from indie developer Hyper Luminal and publisher Little Nook, comes Pine Hearts , a cozy new story-led adventure game that's just arrived on Steam. Read the rest of the story...
- Pine Hearts Is Releasing 23rd May! 🌲🎉 - 30 April 2024
Exciting News Campers!! 🎉🌲Pine Hearts will be releasing on the 23rd of May!🌲🎉 Grab your camping gear and prepare to be immersed in a cosy narrative-adventure set within the picturesque Scottish countryside, and a heartfelt journey through Tykes' fondest memories💭🌲 Check out the brand new launch trailer, and make sure to wishlist and follow Pine Hearts on steam to keep up with all the latest news on the run up to release! We can't wait to welcome you to Pine Hearts 💚🌲
- Accessibility Creators Visit The HLG Studio! 💚 - 9 April 2024
Hey Campers! 🍃 We’ve got a very exciting update to share with you today 💚 We recently organised a behind-the-scenes day for creators with various needs and understandings of the importance of accessibility options in games to have a hands-on experience with Pine Hearts! Safe In Our World ambassadors therealpengy and Phoebe Hesketh, and content creators psykit and mousewastaken, advocate for and are involved in supporting accessibility and mental health awareness in games. We wanted to give them a hands on opportunity to test our accessibility features and learn more about the game's story and themes and why building something inclusive was so important to us at Hyper Luminal Games. They got to chat with members of the team including Creative Director Rob Madden, UX/UI Designer and Accessibility Lead Searra Leishman, and Social and Community Coordinator Melissa Cocker about all things…
- Feeling Lost? Check Out The Brand New Map! - 5 April 2024
Hello Campers! We heard your feedback from our demo asking for more Quest Markers and Non-Playable Character locations to be included in the map, and I'm happy to share a peek of the updates we've made! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKaCgTTXAAAeHvR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Our in-house cartography team (our UX/UI and art specialists 💪🎨) have been hard at work sharpening up our map designs across the whole park, as well as adding a whole host of new features, including: 🌎 Updated world map ⛳ Updated regional maps for each area of Pine Hearts 🏃♂️ Added Player Character marker, to keep track of where you are in the world! ⭐ Added markers for Primary Quest Interactions 🏌️♂️ Added markers for Primary NPCs ⛺ Added markers for Secondary Quest Interactions 👩 Added markers for Secondary NPCs https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKaM3u7WwAA_vyQ?format=jpg&name=medium We've also included a couple im…
