- Kalahari's End Cyberware and Pistol Update v0.8.0 - 31 August 2026
Early Access Update v0.8.0 Patch Notes! What You Need To Know About The Pistol!The pistol can be found on the steel table at the braai area found in the start of the game. The pistol does not have durability but is reliant on 9mm ammo which can be found at points of interest around the map. Ammo boxes found across the map will have random amounts of bullets inside.Max ammo increases with backpack levels e.g. (Lvl 1, 18 Rounds) (Lvl 2, 27 Rounds) (Lvl 3, 36 Rounds).At this time ammo respawns, I am on working ways for players to craft bullets but would like to do more testing before it is implemented.A single bullet does 75 damage whereas a normal arrow does 25 damage (When bow durability is full)Firing the pistol causes a lot of noise, Passive animals such as zebras will run away if they are nearby when a shot is fired. Predators like leopards or crocodiles will instantly attack the play…
- Kalahari's End Airboat Update v0.7.0 - 1 August 2026
Early Access Update v0.7.0 Patch Notes! What You Need To Know About The Airboat,How to use, The airboat can be found at the boathouse (Coordinates 44W by 27S), Players will need to repair it before it can be used. This will require 1x Refined Leather, 1x Metal Scrap and 1x Electric Parts. This can be done by walking up to the small work table located to the right of the airboat in the boathouse and interacting with it. To operate the airboat you must press the interact button while looking at the engine or control handle.Anchor,The airboat features an anchor which must be dropped or the boat will drift away. If the anchor is dropped the airboat will move extremely slow. To reel the anchor simply hold interact until it is hooked. To drop the anchor press the secondary interaction button and it will fall to the lake bottom.Storage,The airboat has one steel storage crate and a plastic food…
- Kalahari's End Map Expansion Update v0.6.0 - 13 July 2026
Early Access Update v0.6.0 Patch Notes! The long awaited map expansion is here! This update increased the map size from 500x500m to 500x1000m and has introduced a lot of new explorable areas and points of interest.Here is a trailer showcasing the new map area!There are two entrances to the new area which can be found at (39W by 27S) and (41W by 12S)I recommend going through the entrance at (41W by 12S) as it is safest and close to where players can find the new readable map.The video below shows how to get to the new area from the starting point of the original map.New Stuff, - Major map expansion.- New abandoned campsites which can be found in both map areas.- Multiple new points of interest to explore.- New readable map item for the new area (Found at the crocodile park.)- New posters which can be found in the new area.- New plant, Lake weeds can be found in deep water sources.- Playe…
- Upcoming Map Expansion For Kalahari's End - 26 May 2026
Upcoming Map Expansion For Kalahari's End!It's been a while since the map expansion was announced and everything is going very well. The final layout for the new map has been completed and I'm now entering the refinement phase. This map section will be found on the western side of the current map and will expand the playable area from 500x500m to 500x1000m. Although specific dates cannot be shared at this point, Players can expect the update before the end of July as stipulated in the previously shared roadmap.Here are some previews of the new map section. Note that points of interest and the large lakes have been excluded from preview screenshots to avoid spoiling too much before players get to explore the map for themselves.Other Dev NotesFor now I'm simply going to call the map sections Map A and Map B and each will have a corresponding readable map which will be found in-game. I wou…
- Kalahari's End 2026-2027 Roadmap - 28 April 2026
This roadmap showcases upcoming updates for Kalahari's End during 2026 and early 2027.Additional content updates and patches will still be released between major updates.Map Expansion (May - July 2026)The map expansion is crucial for future content such as the story mode, This expansion will double the current map size with a 500x500m area increase. The new map area is covered in large lakes and rivers and will include new water based animals which will make a day at the lake quite interesting! With this expansion comes a set of new points of interest such as underwater wrecks to explore and a large abandoned crocodile park. Where have all the crocodiles gone I wonder?Water Vehicles (May - July 2026)Exploring the vast lakes and rivers of the Kalahari, Players will need something to breeze across the waters! Players will find a broken down airboat which can be repaired using scraps found…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.5.0 - 6 April 2026
Early Access Update v0.5.0 Patch Notes! This update is focused on farming and introduces new structures, plants, systems and effects!New Stuff, - New structure, Water planter. Used to cultivate water based plants.- New structure, Beetle farm. Utilizes dung beetles and animal droppings to farm dung balls.- New plant, Water lily. Spawns in abundance near still water sources.- New food item, Water lily flower. Can be cultivated in a water planter.- New plant, Aloe. Spawns randomly across the map and can be cut down.- New food item, Aloe piece. Can be cultivated in a crop planter.- New status effect, Heat protection. Obtained when consuming aloe.- New 3D model and visual for crop planters.- Players can now see how much water a crop planter has by looking at how wet the sand is.- Reworked handheld map and added 'North' marker.- Added new tabs to the survival guide.- Added new tips to the loa…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.4.3 - 31 March 2026
Early Access Update v0.4.3 Patch Notes! This update changes how the game loads player saves from the main menu, This should significantly reduce crashes. Crash reports for players with lower end CPUs are also significantly decreased. Players may notice that the game takes longer to load a save as this new system loads the game at a slower but steadier pace whereas it previously loaded multiple objects at once.New Stuff, - New system for loading saves to reduce crashes.- New progress bar to show how far the game has loaded.Dev Notes, I apologize for the lack of content updates in the previous weeks, At this time I'm focusing on the new map expansion which will include new systems and structures that will change how the game is played. Some teasers will be shared in the near future. As this is a big update I'd like to do proper testing and assure that everything is working fine. I'm consi…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.4.2 - 27 March 2026
Early Access Update v0.4.2 Patch Notes! Fixes, - Fixed, Upper fire stick forest area not rendering properly.- Fixed, Middle acacia forest area not rendering properly.- Fixed, Tropical swamp area not rendering properly.- Fixed, Player could open map while holding log.- Fixed, Walking into toxic plants with a higher poison/venom value reduced current poison/venom amount.- Fixed, Player could equip bottle while holding logs.- Fixed, Player could collect logs from storages while holding bottle.- Fixed, Bamboo plants spawning with incorrect scale.- Fixed, Some chopped bamboo plants respawning when loading save.- Possible FIx, Lanterns falling through the ground when loading save.Changes, - Optimized toxic plants.Dev Notes, Thanks to everyone who help report bugs and glitches including those who provide feedback and suggestions. Without your reports I would be completely unaware of some bugs…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.4.1 - 23 March 2026
Early Access Update v0.4.1 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - Players can now set their spawn point by sleeping in a bed. Fixes, - Fixed, Floors snapping to basic walls incorrectly.- Fixed, Foundations snapping to basic walls incorrectly.- Fixed, Floor snap points not adjusting to correct position.- Fixed, Foundation snap points not adjusting to correct position.- Fixed, Dying while holding logs made player respawn with logs in hand.- Fixed, Falling into water while holding logs did not drop the logs on the ground.- Fixed, Some areas not loading up when respawning after death.- Fixed, Sliding into water while holding bow locked animations.- Fixed, Player could pause game while load screen was displayed.- Fixed, Already equipped headlamp turning off when collecting a new one.- Fixed, Lanterns falling through foundations when loading game.- Fixed, Some items loading incorrectly.- Fixed, Crouch not…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.4.0 - 4 March 2026
Early Access Update v0.4.0 Patch Notes! This update is focused on cartography, Allowing players to better navigate the map.New Stuff, - Players can now place and remove custom pins on the map to mark locations. (Players can select colors for pins placed such as red, green, blue, yellow and white.)- The map now has icons for points of interest which will show a question mark until found.- Players can now closely inspect the map by pressing \ or the default loot key.- New cursor when closely inspecting map. Fixes, - Fixed, Some cliffs not rendering properly.- Fixed, Terrain not rendering properly.- General optimization improvements.Changes, - Crosshair will now hide when opening the map.
- Kalahari's End Update v0.3.0 - 23 February 2026
Early Access Update v0.3.0 Patch Notes! The map has been completely reworked and new areas have been added! Here are some screenshots showcasing some of the new areas.New Stuff, - Major changes to the entire map.- New 3D models for all cliffs and large stones.- New 3D model for mossy cliffs.- New visuals for waterfalls and rivers.- Extended some map areas for better base locations.- New in-game map adjusted for the updated terrain. Fixes, - Fixed, Animals running through trees.- Fixed, Players getting stuck on some structures.- Fixed, Cave A not rendering when entering from lake entrance.- Fixed, Some plants meshing into cliffs.- Fixed, Some tips not displayed correctly.- Fixed, AI Pathing issues.- Fixed, Some terrain areas not rendering.- Fixed, Some lakes not rendering properly.- Fixed, Some cliff collision not working.Changes, - Reworked some points of interest.- Consuming an item th…
- Upcoming Map Changes/Reworks For Kalahari's End - 16 February 2026
Map Changes/Reworks For Kalahari's EndI've felt that the cliffs and stone models do not meet the quality level that I'm striving for in Kalahari's End. For this reason the cliffs and some stones have been completely reworked with much more realistic textures and shapes. An example can be seen below. This change is important to allow more interesting environments for the upcoming map expansion and will work better with the upcoming story mode.The update will be released in a few days.Although this change seems minimal it will greatly change how the map looks and feels. With the new cliff meshes a whole new avenue for possible base locations and interesting points of interest are opened. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PLAYERS WITH EXISTNG SAVES:For players with existing saves it is important to note that this change will modify a lot of pre-existing locations which could interfere with already buil…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.2.1 - 13 February 2026
Early Access Update v0.2.1 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - Players can now press the button used to equip a weapon to hide it.- Backpack upgrades will now increase maximum stored arrows.- Added new tips in load screen. Fixes, - Fixed, Half foundation preventing players from snapping full foundation.- Fixed, Players getting stuck on steps and unable to jump.- Fixed, Switching to canned food while holding another food item locked animations.- Fixed, Dead ground trees not rendering properly.- Fixed, Collecting leather with full inventory still played collection animation.- Fixed, Players could equip food while eat animation was playing.- Fixed, Some area triggers could be seen by the player.- Fixed, Exiting workbench caused player to hear sounds from across the map.- Fixed, Optimized how workbenches are rendered.- Fixed, Optimized how workbench cameras are enabled.- Fixed, Food barrel button ani…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.2.0 - 4 February 2026
Early Access Update v0.2.0 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - New animal, Scorpions, Will walk around on the sand and sting the player if stepped on.- New structure, Crate rack. Used to hold crates or food barrels.- New status effect, Energy boost. Obtained when eating certain foods or using an oxygen can. Energy boost will reduce stamina consumption and increase stamina regeneration speed while active.- Scorpion stew and cooked scorpions can now be made in pots using a campfire.- Crab stew and cooked crabs can now be made in pots using a campfire.- Palm leaves can now be crafted into rope like yucca leaves.- New interface for food buttons to clearly show when an item is spoiled.- New animations for crate buttons to clearly show that a slot changed.- Added new guides to the survival guide.- Added new tips to loading screen.- New Medlar fruit spoiled visual.- New Kiwano fruit spoiled visual.- New…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.1.1 - 24 January 2026
Early Access Update v0.1.1 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - New Ailment, Confusion has a rare chance of being obtained after being envenomated by a snake or after having heatstroke for a long time. Confusion will cause item amounts to be shown as question marks for a few seconds after the player opens their inventory. Confusion will also reduce thirst over time and can be treated by drinking water. (Eating food containing water will not reduce confusion). Confusion will also distort player vision and warp the screen.- Added some new tips to the loading screen.- Added new guides to the survival guide. Fixes, - Fixed, Collecting any log while using log cart prevented players from placing more logs into the cart.- Fixed, Ground pots did not always render the correct amount of water.- Fixed, Grass rendering when player is not nearby.- Fixed, Save button showing incorrect numbers based on save.- Fi…
- Kalahari's End Spelunker's Dream Update v0.1.0 - 20 January 2026
Early Access Update v0.1.0 Patch Notes! I would like to thank everyone that has supported Kalahari's End so far by playing the game and providing reviews and feedback. Thanks for joining the ride during early access! More updates are on the way! New Stuff, - New Cave Systems. (Main entrance can be found at 32W21S)- New Abandoned Mines. (Main entrance can be found at 26W20S)- New Tool, Pick Axe can be found in some underground spaces.- Players can now leap out of water when holding space underwater.- Animals hit with an arrow will now take bleeding damage over time.- Added some very small new map areas. - Added new footstep sounds when walking over stone.- Added new ambience zones to some areas. Fixes, - Fixed, Lanterns stored in crates disappeared.- Fixed, Canned food not providing any fiber or sugar.- Fixed, Player could occasionally not swim up by pressing space bar.- Fixed, Game occa…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.0.4 - 15 January 2026
Early Access Update v0.0.4 Patch Notes! Fixes, - Optimized how choppable trees are loaded and rendered.- Optimized how choppable bushes are loaded and rendered.- Optimized ground axe, bow, map and headlamp loot.- Optimized how points of interest are rendered.- Fixed some objects and locations rendering when the player is not nearby.- Other general optimization improvements.Dev Notes: This update optimized a lot of scripts and rendering which should increase performance for most players. (Mostly players with lower end CPUs.) More optimization updates will be coming soon. Your game might crash when first loading your save after updating as major changes have been made to how objects like trees and bushes load into the game. If your game keeps crashing please contact any of the support channels like Discord or Steam community forums for dev assistance.
- Kalahari's End Update v0.0.3 - 14 January 2026
Early Access Update v0.0.3 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - New item, Headlamp found at points of interest. Default keybind is set to \- New text to show that water is dirty or clean for drinking and filling bottle.- New animation for filling bottle at any water source.- New popup to show bottle status when using inventory. Fixes, - Fixed, Some animal sounds could be heard underwater.- Fixed, Animals kept spawning blood pools after death.- Fixed, Some bush sounds could be heard underwater.- Fixed, Blood pools rendering over incorrect objects.- Fixed, Some areas and objects rendering when the player is not nearby.- Fixed, Removing pot from campfire occasionally did not hide water visuals.- Fixed, Water holder rendering dirty water when filled with clean water.- Fixed, Filling bottle from water holder provided dirty water even when stored water was clean.- Fixed, Menu scroll sound playing when n…
- Kalahari's End Update v0.0.2 - 13 January 2026
Early Access Update v0.0.2 Patch Notes! New Stuff, - Blood drops will now fall on the ground when the player is bleeding.- Animals hit with an arrow will now leave a trail of blood pools. Fixes, - Fixed, 1x1m foundations not snapping to each other with the correct offset.- Fixed, 1x1m foundations not snapping to basic foundations with the correct offset.- Fixed, Snakes getting stuck under ground or floating in the air.- Fixed, Workbench interaction prompt not always showing correct button.- Fixed, Keybind suggestion text in pause menu not showing correct info.- Fixed, Growing baobab fruit not detected for 'I'm Rooting For You' Achievement.- Fixed, Eating baobab fruit not detected for 'I Am The Green One' Achievement.- Fixed, Map collection popup not showing correct icon.- Fixed, Fixed map compass texture not rendering properly.- Fixed, Could not collect compound bow before crafting wood…
- Kalahari's End Early Access Launch! - 13 January 2026
Kalahari's End has released to early access! Here is the launch trailer!Some Developer Notes, So far launch has gone very well! Thank you to everyone who supported Kalahari's End during early access. Story Mode As stated in a previous post, Story mode for Kalahari's End is not ready yet and this version focusses on survival mechanics and optimization. Story mode will become available on full release in later 2026 to early 2027. Co-Op Many players have been asking about Co-Op/Multiplayer. At this time multiplayer is set to the side as the main game is being developed. Although effort is being put into this feature it is important to note that it is very complicated to set up multiplayer and ensure that it works without issues. So to confirm that multiplayer works perfectly it will only be released once it is absolutely ready. I am also doing research into other methods for setting up mul…
