- Patch 2.0.16 - 31 August 2026
Hello moles! Turns out the cosmetic inventory bug wasn't quite as fixed as we thought, and we're putting out a patch today to hopefully fix it for real. The reason why we weren't able to recreate it on our end before is actually pretty funny; the game was trying to read whether it was the right date to give Moel the special birthday hat, but we forgot to account for how dates are formatted in several other countries (with the day-month-year order being different), so the game would sometimes hit an error there that led to the cosmetics inventory not appearing. Full list of fixes and changes: Fixed cosmetic inventory disappearing in other regions (hopefully) Fixed Moel frequently turning to face the wrong way when you stopped walking because of controller dead zone issues Other minor stuff that I shan't bother y'all with Take it easy! - Merge Conflict
- Patch 2.0.15 - LOTS of fixes (including disappearing Cosmetic Inventory!) - 26 August 2026
Hello Moles!!!We're happy to say we've got another patch coming your way today, and with this one, most of the major issues players have been running into since the 2.0 Update should be fixed. Let's get into it! Fixed the cosmetic inventory often disappearing when loading back into your save. Fixed the credits screen not loading after finishing the main story Fixed a softlock that occurred when the "day end" screen appeared Fixed not being able to interact with inventory after finishing a gem polish in Refinement when playing with controllerFixed in-game cursor not disappearing after an amber panning minigame when playing with controller in the Amber & Amulets DLC Fixed a controller glyph not being visible on the Pietro classes screen Fixed being able to place a gem in an amber slot when trading in the Bazaar Fixed "wrong time messages" not displaying when attempting to interact with th…
- Patch 2.0.14 - Loan Shark payment fix! (and some other stuff) - 19 August 2026
Another quick patch going up today! We believe we have now truly fixed the issue with the Loan Shark not accepting payments! Of course let us know if you encounter this bug again, but from what we've been able to figure out things should be in the clear. Fixed the in-game cursor repeatedly getting unlocked from the game window. Fixed a specific cosmetic popup displaying the wrong text (vague to avoid minor spoilers!) Notable bugs still on our radar: Being unable to interact with the inventory that opens after you finish refining a gem when playing on controller (in case you missed it, as a temporary solution to this, try closing and reopening the inventory if this happens. This should reset your cursor so you can navigate the inventory without having to leave the Refinement screen. Credits not loading properly after you finish the game As always, thanks for your continued patience and l…
- Minor Patch 2.0.12 - 15 August 2026
Hey Moles! It's been a treat seeing everyone enjoy the new content and DLC this past week. We're especially grateful for your patience as we've been working through the bugs that have cropped up since the update. Today we have a patch out that fixes a whole lot of them: Fixed inventory resetting to the top every time you opened it Significantly reduced the frequency of an issue where, in refinement, if you started trying to polish the gem too soon after you finished chiseling, the polish wouldn't start (you'll need to be clicking real fast to make this happen now!) Also finally fixed an ANCIENT ISSUE where if you started holding down the polish button outside of the gem, it would show the polishing visual effects, even though the gem wasn't actually getting polished Fixed Pietro not doing one of his class-related calls Fixed a missing string for one of Pietro's classes Fixed "Deeper Sti…
- Minor Update 2.0.7 - 7 August 2026
Hello moles!We have been hard at work fixing a slew of bugs that have been popping up since the launch of the update and DLC. If you were encountering any of the following issues:Inputs not registering on pc & steamdeckUnable to dismiss popupsA certain dialogue event with pietro appearing without purchase of the DLC (where he talks about the seismic activity)Crashing when loading between scenesIncorrect loot on certain Jackpot Floorsplease restart your game and update to the latest version 2.0.7! If you are continuing to have issues or they aren't listed here, please join our discord or email us (contact\mergeconflictstudio.com) with the subject line including your bug. Since we're a small team of 5, each and every bug report helps us track down issues and get the game into a more stable state. We greatly appreciate your patience and believe that the majority of bugs have been found & a…
- Gemporium 2.0 and Amber & Amulets Out Now! - 6 August 2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOEL!! It's just about time for Gemporium's one year anniversary, and what a better way to celebrate than with an update and DLC??? ːmoelFREEDOMːOh yeah, the game is on mega sale rn (-50% off!!) so spread the word! Or buy it for a friend! Or get 2 copies??Also check out the Deluxe Cut Bundle which includes both the base game and the DLC!The New StuffA quick overview of everything in this update in case you missed it:Updated the game to support controller The game now should work way smoother on steam deck, both with the updated controls as well as general performance!New "Jackpot" floors that can spawn while miningMany miscellaneous bug fixes & polishAdded the Bazaar (where you purchase cosmetics!)Added over 70 Cosmetics for both your house and Moel (some are dlc exclusive)New Side Story DLC and more mines to exploreWe also have bundled with some more cool games, so check…
- New Trailer for Cosmetics Update + Amber & Amulets DLC! - 30 July 2026
Hello Moles!!With just a week to go until Gemporium's new content releases, we have a trailer out now showing it off!check it out >:)In the free update, trade for cosmetics to customize both Moel and the Mole Hole, enjoy full controller support, and take on a whole new financial objective by funding Pietro's education! A boy's gotta learn
- Anniversary Cosmetic Update and Amber & Amulets DLC Announcment - 1 July 2026
Hello Moles! ːmoelLoveːWe have a major announcement for today so I'll just jump right into it. There's three big updates we want to share with everyone:We've heard your requests... so here's an Anniversary Cosmetic Update!!Brand new content in the form of our Amber & Amulets Side Story DLCFINALLY Controller Support & Revamped Steam Deck support :)Cosmetic Update? Anniversary???That's right, many, many of you (ourselves included) have been yearning for cute little cosmetics for Moel (and the mole hole), so we're very excited to finally have hats and furniture added to the game!Welcome to the Bazaar, your one stop shop for everything Cosmetic!The Bazaar unlocks after you've dug deep enough in the mine, so keep your eyes peeled for an upgrade popping up in the Catalogue. Shopkeeps in the Bazaar also have a unique fondness for trading gems as opposed to taking Glimmer as payment, so it may…
- 40% Off, Bundling with Whisper of the House, and more still in the works! - 8 June 2026
Hello Moles,We've got another new bundle announcement for you today; we're bundling with Whisper of the House for a 10% discount!Whisper of the House is a cozy organization and decoration game where you'll take on small tasks for people in your town, helping them with the troubles they face and discovering little stories and secrets that enrich the game's world.If you're looking for more cozy, unwind-y games to relax with, this one's got you covered :) Also, we're on sale for 40% off here on Steam right now! Wowow talk about deals!!!! Now's a perfect time to pick up both games if you've been interested, or if a friend has! Or family member! Or your dog! And ONE LAST THING: if you've been waiting for more from Gemporium, keep your eyes peeled 👁️👁️We might just have some more in store for later this year...
- GEMPORIUM COMMUNITY COSMETIC CONTEST - 23 March 2026
Hello Moles! :moelLove: We have a very exciting announcement for everyone today...Gemporium is getting a Cosmetic Content Update!Yes that's right, we are adding some cosmetics to Gemporium as a part of our Super Secret Content Update coming later this year (more info coming soon). Since we have the opportunity to update the game and add some cool things, we thought what a great time to run a community cosmetic contest! For the next week we will be accepting cosmetic submissions in our discord that you can join here! :moelPoint:Cosmetic Contest Rules:Submissions must take place in our discord forumCosmetic submissions must at least have some idea & description. Pictures and sketches are more than welcome! Nothing vague like "green hat" or "wooden table"Submissions can only be in the following categories:Hats for MoelGem Bag ReskinFurniture for the houseObviously nothing NSFW or inappropr…
- Introducing Pelikeeper! - 17 March 2026
Hello Moles! ːmoelLoveːIt has been quite a while since our last announcement, but we finally have some big news to share :))Our next game, Pelikeeper, has a demo out now! ːmoelPointːWe're very excited to have our next game in the hands of players and we can't wait to hear your feedback!! This game is a biiit different than Gemporium but if you enjoyed that game at all we would love to see what you think about Pelikeeper.Take a deeper look!Pelikeeper is a Tower Defense & Base Building game that we're calling "comfort strategy" due to our goal of creating an accessible strategy game for both cozy/newer fans of the genre while also keeping the challenge that classic strategy game fans love (think Bloons meets Spiritfarer). Play as a pelican tasked with defending fallen stars, rescuing animal friends and building up your lighthouse town in our brief demo! There's 5 normal levels and one bos…
- Gemporium 1.1 - Localization and More! - 18 December 2025
Hello Moles, We have a couple exciting announcements! A while back we mentioned that localization was something probably not in the cards for us. Well behind the scenes (with a great team helping us) I'm excited to announce:Gemporium is now available in 9 new languages!Chinese (simplified and traditional)FrenchGermanJapanesePortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish (LATAM & European Spanish)This was a highly requested feature and we're so glad that more people can enjoy Gemporium around the world. In addition to the new languages, we have updated the price of Gemporium to be cheaper in certain regions. Due to heavy influation and exchange rates in certain countries, we've realized that Steam's recommend pricing in certain cases is unfair, so we've decided to lower pricing for Polish złoty, Chinese Yuan, LATAM -and MENA USD to make Gemporium more accessible to players in those regions too!New So…
- Gemporium is Bundling with My Card is Better Than Your Card! - 17 November 2025
Hello Moles,We're excited to announce that we're bundling with another adorable game - My Card is Better Than Your Card for a 10% discount!In this playful roguelike deckbuilder you craft cards using stickers, and while it's a bit different than running a gem store it is similarly addicting. Check out the bundle below to pick up another hidden gem and support a fellow indie studio!
- Gemporium Sale for Animal Fest & Cozy Quest - 11 November 2025
Gemporium is on sale for $7.49!!We are currently apart of Steam's Animal Fest, and have also been selected to participate in this year's upcoming Cozy Quest event! To celebrate we have put Gemporium on sale for 25% off until November 24th.Make sure to tell all your friends and family that this is the cheapest Gemporium has ever been so don't miss out!! Stay up to date with Merge Conflict StudioWe have some exciting things going on behind the scenes, so if you want to stay up to date make sure to sign up for our newsletter and join our Discord down below. Our next game is going to need playtesters soon just saying...Sign up for our NewsletterJoin our Discord
- Gemporium is now Steam Deck Verified! - 19 September 2025
Hello Moles!We've just been told by Valve that Gemporium has been approved for Steam Deck Verification ✨That's all there really is to share, and this update shouldn't impact your game at all (besides some minor bug fixes) unless you're running on a Steam Deck! Also, if you've been waiting to pick up Gemporium on Steam Deck maybe wait a biiit longer as the Steam Autumn Sale is just around the corner... 👀
- Version 1.0.8: Click to Move Added + Minor bug fix! - 9 September 2025
Hello moles, Thanks as always for your support of Gemporium!! We have a small update today including one frequently-requested feature. Click to Move You can now use the mouse to move, allowing for mouse-only gameplay if you want! (Right-click also now works as an interact button; if you see any places where the button prompt still says 'E,' just use right-click and it should still work.) You can find this option in the accessibility settings. Other We've fixed a bug where if you paused and unpaused during a mining minigame, you'd be able to move Moel while still mining. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That's all; we can't promise any major updates going forward due to our development scope, but this was one feature we really wanted to get in. We hope it helps more players enjoy the mines :) - Merge Conflict St…
- 19,000 UNITS WOW!!!!!! - 15 August 2025
Hello Moles, we've reached another incredible milestone in just over a week!Thank you for 19k copies sold!!!We have been overjoyed and frankly blown away at the positive reception for our little game, so from the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you. It's only been a week since launch and we've surpassed all of our goals for this game by a long shot! It's very surreal to have this many people like what we made :)We've pushed a few hotfixes and a patch to address some user feedback, but we know there are some greater questions being asked by the fans:Controller support?We would love to add controller support, and know it is one of the most requested features! While we are still unsure of how long we want to continue working on Gemporium, this is something we would like to work on in the coming months.Steam Deck Verification?This is also highly requested, and we would love to get Gem…
- Gemporium Patch v1.0.7 - 13 August 2025
Hello moles,We have a new patch, v1.0.7 available for Gemporium! We wanted to focus on some of the feedback we've been getting regarding loan shark frequency, as well as some other bug fixes and quality of life.Check out the patch notes:New FeaturesReduced Debt Collection ModeThis mode allows you to play with less stress than the base game, limiting the loan shark visits to once a week. The loan shark will now only visit on Saturdays as apposed to Saturdays and Wednesdays.High Contrast TextNew accessibility option is available for those who have a hard time reading certain text in the gameBug fixes / balance changesThe loan shark now mentions the fact that Grandmole left you 1 million glimmer to pay off$ signs across the game were replaced with the symbol for GlimmerReworded some of the upgrades to be clearer and more conciseAdded a confirmation screen when starting a new game to avoid…
- Thank you for 10,000 Units Sold!!! - 10 August 2025
WOW!!!!WE HIT 10K COPIES IN 3 DAYS.What started as a month long project has evolved into so much more, and we couldn't be happier and more thankful for all of the players and fans who got us to this point. As a newer studio, the 5 of us wanted to try a new development style with Gemporium, something we could do quickly and sustainably as we transitioned into game development full time. Now Gemporium has exceeded all of our expectations and done so much better than we could have ever anticipated thanks to you
- Thank you + Updates/Fixes coming soon! - 8 August 2025
Hello Moles,Firstly, all of us here at Merge Conflict Studio want to say THANK YOU so much for your overwhelming support of Gemporium! It's been better than we ever imagined and means the world to us. YOU'RE THE BEST!
