- Spring 2026 ChipWit Challenge: Spring Cleaning. Fewest Cycles Wins! - 7 March 2026
New Challenge Mission: Spring Cleaning is Now Live!The latest ChipWit Challenge has arrived!In "Spring Cleaning," you are dropped into the "Shamrock": a symmetrical four-room configuration bounded by pixel-perfect clover walls:Your ChipWit must locate 12 randomized items scattered across the four leaf-chambers of the map and return them to the Central Collection Box.Because the items are randomly placed each time, a hard-coded "sweep" won't cut it. To top the leaderboards, you’ll need to develop a robust program that can:Navigate to each leafSearch efficiently through four distinct roomsReturn to a fixed central point from any coordinateWill you rely on the luck of the clover, or is your code ready for the "Spring Cleaning"?Stop by our Discord and discuss how to build the most efficient sweep-and-clear algorithm!
- Version 1.4.2: Workshop Drag and Drop Fix - 1 March 2026
We have addressed reports from some users who reported that drag and drop and chip clicking were behaving oddly in ChipWits 1.4.1.This has been fixed and was due to the cycles preview box consuming raycast events.Bug Fixes: Removed Raycast for cycles preview (was causing drag and drop and chip click issues in Workshop)
- Update 1.4: Go for Gold in the "Giant Slalom" Mission! - 9 February 2026
Hello ChipWits Engineers!The Winter Games are officially underway, and to celebrate the spirit of competition and precision, we are dropping a brand new update that is all about speed, optimization, and perfect navigation.Welcome to Update 1.4!New Mission: Giant SlalomInspired by the Winter Olympics, we’ve added a new puzzle that will test your bot’s agility.In Giant Slalom, your mission is to efficiently weave through the 8 randomly-placed Slalom Gates in as few cycles as possible. You're ranked on your average cycle consumption over 32 runs. Can your ChipWit take the Gold, or will it wipe out in the snow?Track Your EfficiencyWe have added three new ways to view your stats in real-time, helping you build the ultimate bot.1. Cycle Counts in the Radial MenuNeed to know how many cycles a new chip is going to take? Pop open the Radial Menu to see any available chip's Cycle Count at a glanc…
- Version 1.3.11: Progress Transfer Fix - 31 January 2026
We have addressed reports from some users who reported that progress from ChipWits 1.2 was not appearing after the 1.3 upgrade.Upon launching this version for the first time, the game will now automatically detect any unmerged data and prompt you to restore it.Bug Fixes: Save Data Recovery: Added a check and prompt to merge legacy progress from ChipWits 1.2.
- Update 1.3: Unified Leaderboards and "Set the Table" Challenge! - 17 January 2026
We're excited to announce that Update 1.3 is now live, and at a new lower price!This is a major structural update for ChipWits. We've done significant work under the hood to modernize the game's backend and improve stability.Here are the highlights:One Leaderboard to Rule them AllWe have migrated our leaderboard system to a unified global standard.Merged Competition: We've made it so that both the Demo and Full Game operate on a combined leaderboard. This enables us to open ChipWit Challenges to everyone.Offline Support: We now ship a snapshot of the leaderboards with the game. This means you can see where you stand (and view the "Target Scores") even if you have no Internet connection!Solution Recording: Leaderboard entries now include an encrypted recording of your solution. This will allow us to verify high scores and, in the future, automatically generate videos of the community's b…
- Halloween 2025 ChipWit Challenge: Infested. Highest Score Wins! - 24 October 2025
Hey, ChipWits Puzzlers: Happy Halloween!The latest ChipWit Challenge features a terrifying Jack-o-lantern that has become absolutely infested with electrocrabs!Your mission (if you dare) is to exterminate as many electrocrabs as possible by zapping them. You only get 1313 cycles, and be careful not to let those electrocrabs suck your fuel dry!To participate, simply load ChipWits and click "Play" next to the "Infested" puzzle. Your best score will automatically be recorded on the global challenge leaderboard.Note: You must have the full version of ChipWits to participate in these challenges. If you don't have the full version, yet, then give the free demo a try!You have until Nov 3 to post the top score. Good luck!
- Version 1.2.4 - Security Fix - 11 October 2025
Patches Unity CVE-2025-59489.
- Autumn 2025 ChipWit Challenge: Prism. Fewest Chips Wins! - 26 September 2025
Hey ChipWits Puzzlers! Feeling comfortably numb? Our new ChipWit Challenge, Prism, should transport you to the bright side of the moon!While this mission might look strikingly similar to the cover of a legendary album, your goal is clear: to take all the widgets from the input box and sort them into red, yellow and blue output boxes. The challenge is to do so using the fewest chips possible.To participate, simply load ChipWits and tackle the puzzle. Your best score (lowest chip count) will automatically be recorded on the special challenge leaderboard.Note: You must have the full version of ChipWits to participate in these challenges. If you don't have the full version, yet, then give the free demo a try! You have until Oct 15. Good luck!
- Version 1.2: 🏆 Achievements! 🏆 - 18 September 2025
Hey ChipWits Fans!We're excited to announce that Update 1.2 is now live, with one of our most requested features: Steam Achievements! When you launch the game and enter the puzzle selection screen the game will give you back-credit for any achievements you've already earned. So, go claim your achievements today!Can you collect all 10?Happy coding!The ChipWits TeamFull Release NotesNew Features * #548: Steam Achievements Bug Fixes * #1030: Option to limit frame rate, to limit battery consumptionWe hope you enjoy these updates! As always, please let us know what you think and report any new bugs you find. Happy coding!
- Back to School ChipWit Challenge: Pencil Shards. Fewest Cycles Wins! - 4 September 2025
Hey ChipWits Puzzlers! We hope you're enjoying the game!Our Back to School Challenge has been extended until Sep 15: Pencil Shards!Just in time for Back to School season, this mission is about cleaning up (eating) all the randomly-positioned pencil shards on the pencil using the fewest cycles possible.Warning: This puzzle is HARD - you'll want to give it extra time. Stop by our Discord Server for hints and discussion!To participate, simply load ChipWits and tackle the puzzle. Your best score (lowest chip count) will automatically be recorded on the special challenge leaderboard.Bragging Rights & DeadlineTop the leaderboard and earn ultimate ChipWit bragging rights! The challenge runs until September 15th. Submit your best solution before then to secure your spot!Note: You must have the full version of ChipWits to participate in these challenges. If you don't have the full version, yet,…
- ChipWits: Back to School Games Celebration! [15% off!] - 25 August 2025
Hey ChipWits fans!School is back in session, and what better way to get your brain back into learning mode than with some puzzles? We're thrilled to announce that ChipWits is part of the 2025 Back to School Games Celebration on Steam!To celebrate, we're offering a 15% discount on ChipWits for the duration of the event. If you've been waiting for the perfect time to dive into the world of programming puzzles, now's your chance! Help Professor Chip's ChipWits solve new and classic missions, and create your own programs to optimize your solutions.We're also releasing a special, limited-time ChipWit Challenge just for this event: "Pencil Shards." This pencil is littered with pencil shards, and it's up to you to program your ChipWit to clean them all up. The goal is to complete the challenge in the fewest cycles possible. Can you create the most efficient program and claim the top spot on th…
- Version 1.1: 🔥 Hot Keys! 🔥 - 25 August 2025
Hey ChipWits fans!We're excited to announce the release of ChipWits Version 1.1, an update focused on improving your programming experience and squashing some annoying bugs. The big star of this release is the new Hot Keys feature.Hot Keys in Action!Hot Keys are Here!You can now assign your favorite chips to keyboard keys 1 through 8. This lets you instantly place a fully-specified chip with a single keystroke, speeding up your IBOL editing like never before. The cursor will even automatically advance to the next empty slot, keeping you in the flow.To help you get the hang of it, we've pre-assigned some hot keys for you in the first few tutorial missions. Once you're ready, they're all yours to customize, and your settings will be saved for future missions.Input & Accessibility ImprovementsWe've made significant improvements to how you interact with the game. We've added better support…
- Mid-Summer ChipWit Challenge: Old Windmill. Fewest Chips Wins! - 20 July 2025
Hey ChipWits Puzzlers! We hope you're enjoying the full game!Our Mid-Summer Challenge is here: The Old Windmill! This isn't just about solving the puzzle with the absolute fewest chips possible; you'll also need to navigate its crumbling structure and avoid treacherous pits!Your MissionMaster the Old Windmill puzzle. Devise the most efficient widget reorganization. Every chip counts, so think smart and optimize your design for that low-chip masterpiece while avoiding any unfortunate tumbles.To participate, simply load ChipWits and tackle the puzzle. Your best score (lowest chip count) will automatically be recorded on the special challenge leaderboard.Bragging Rights & DeadlineTop the leaderboard and earn ultimate ChipWit bragging rights! The challenge runs until August 17th. Submit your best solution before then to secure your spot!Note: You must have the full version of ChipWits to pa…
- ChipWits On Sale During Automation Fest - 14 July 2025
Get ready to flex your logic circuits! ChipWits is proud to be a part of the Steam Automation Fest, and to celebrate, we're offering a 10% discount for the entire event!If you love the satisfaction of seeing your code come alive, ChipWits is the perfect game for you. Design and program a single robot to conquer challenging tasks in Professor Chip's new factory. Whether you're new to coding or a seasoned programmer, you'll master the art of automation one command at a time, progressing from simple movement to advanced conditional logic. ChipWits offers a rewarding challenge that will push your logical thinking to its limits!This is your chance to dive into a unique blend of puzzle-solving and programming. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting your journey into the world of automation, ChipWits offers a rewarding challenge.The 10% discount runs for the entire duration of the St…
- Version 1.0.1 - 12 July 2025
Bug Fixes #1011: Black Screen on Linux / Steam Deck during cutscene playback
- ChipWits 1.0 is HERE! - 11 July 2025
Get ready to dive into a unique puzzle experience that exercises your logic and creativity circuits!Forty years after the original and after six years in development, we're proud to announce that the new ChipWits is officially RELEASED and available NOW on Steam!What awaits you in ChipWits?A Legacy Reboot: Bringing the original 1984 game to a new generation of gamers, an accessible introduction to programming.Easy to Learn: No prior experience required. Learn how to control your ChipWit in the step-by-step tutorial that will have you programming in no time.Hard to Master: Missions build upon themselves with new challenges, chips, and mechanics. Later levels can have players using over a hundred chips across multiple chip boards.Efficiency is Key: Optimize your solutions to maximize your score, minimize the number of chips used, and minimize the number of steps in your program to secure…
- Version 0.73: Localization Release - 7 July 2025
We are excited to announce ChipWits version 0.73! This release adds localization to English, Brazilian Portuguese, French and Simplified Chinese! Let us know if there are other languages you want to see ChipWits translated to. The release also fixes several known issues:New Features and Improvements* Localization for English, Brazilian Portuguese, French and Simplified Chinese* New Cutscene 5 audio* New, cleaner font throughout gameBug Fixes* #978: User is locked into answer for Professor Chip* #984: Blue star on Final Exam level is white* #994: Hint lightbulb clips into environment* #1010: Hint counter resets if Reset is pressed* Fix premature reveal of Chapter 5 cutscene* Fix "Retry or Continue" Z order* Move green arrow out of the way in Tutor Dialog
- ChipWits: Professor Chip's Factory Demo Is Part of Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! - 29 May 2025
Solve your way through 11 different puzzles and see if you have what it takes to work in Professor Chip's factory! When you're done, take on a bonus mission, two ChipWit Challenges, and two classic missions from the original 1984 ChipWits! The main story missions are set in Professor Chip’s Factory, where you will automate your ChipWit across the factory floor, maneuvering around obstacles to complete tasks. ChipWit Challenges are an expanding catalog of standalone puzzles that will be updated regularly. Demo players can always come back and access the two most recent challenges for free as they are published. Don't forget to Wishlist ChipWits to be notified of our upcoming release in July!
- ChipWits: Professor Chip's Factory Demo Out Now! - 28 May 2025
Solve your way through 11 different puzzles and see if you have what it takes to work in Professor Chip's factory! When you're done, take on a bonus mission, two ChipWit Challenges, and two classic missions from the original 1984 ChipWits! The main story missions are set in Professor Chip’s Factory, where you will automate your ChipWit across the factory floor, maneuvering around obstacles to complete tasks. ChipWit Challenges are an expanding catalog of standalone puzzles that will be updated regularly. Demo players can always come back and access the two most recent challenges for free as they are published.
- ChipWits Demo v0.65.4: Feature Update - 1 February 2025
Highlights This new feature release includes some bug fixes and several significant improvements, most notably: * Ultra-wide monitor support and support for all aspect ratios * Improved keyboard support, including more shortcut keys and "Quick Buffers" * Top 10 scores are now available in the histogram view (as well as the ability to not share yours) * The ability to drag the camera around with the middle mouse or Command+Left button Press the Field Manual button during the game to see all available hotkeys New Features * #883: : Make it more clear when the player matches top score in the category * #890: : Hotkey page * #891: Alt + arrows changes true connector direction * #892: : PgUp, PgDn switches between SubPanels * #906: Support for ultra-wide monitors, and improve support for all aspect ratios in game and puzzle selection screens * #920: Drag the camera around with middle mouse o…
