- Merry Digging Patch v1.1.7 - 21 December 2025
Hi all! See below some fixes and changes.Save Progress FixDeath Reset Issue Resolved — I believe I’ve fixed the bug where dying could reset your progress / upgrades. Huge apologies to anyone who got hit by this.Shopkeeper Style UpdateThe shopkeeper now has a hat. (Important.)Looking AheadMore Content Planned — Over the coming year I’m planning to expand the game with more content.Thank you everyone for the support :D
- Hole Satisfaction Patch v1.1.6 - 22 September 2025
Hi all!See below some fixes and changes. Worm WorkWorm Death Issue Fixed – Worms now spawn and die correctly for all clients. No more immortal wrigglers.JetpackJetpack Stamina Reduced – Burn less energy while blasting out your hole.Ore-ganizationOre Pooling Optimization – Faster pool ore cleanup = smoother host performance in long play sessions.Core Gun ChargingSurface Charging – Core gun now charge just by being on the surface, no need to wait for daytime.Respawn Fix "Death & Save"Respawn Fixed – You should no longer come back as a shovel or lose your save upgrades on death. Apologies to everyone who may have been unlucky to experience this! Hopefully its all resolved now.Smooth Dig DeluxeSmooth Digging – Holes are now smoother than ever, helping you carve structured caves and escape your own messes. "Highly advised you check this out" Right click to use smooth digging. Its a huge impr…
- 1,000 Digs of Energy v1.1.5 - 8 September 2025
MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT. I have cranked up the heat and ironed out some bugs. Fixes & FeaturesLava Damage Increased – Turns out falling in lava shouldn’t be relaxing. It now hurts a lot more.Worm Spawns Fixed – The worm will now correctly appear for all players, not just the lucky host.Smooth Digging Pop-up – Many of you didn’t know this existed! A handy reminder now shows how to use smooth digging (best paired with the drill tool).Auto-Save Toggle Pop-up – Heard your feedback! Auto-save can interrupt digging, so now you’ll get a reminder that you can disable it in the options menu.Voxel Load Fix – When joining a host’s game, edits now load in smaller, bite-sized chunks to make sure everything applies correctly.Ore Saves – All ores will now save to game. If you leave and rejoin the ores will remain.I am still working hard to get this new content/level completed. Please bar…
- Dressed To Dig Patch 1.1.4 - 28 August 2025
Patch Notes – v1.1.4Appearance CustomizationYou can now change the colour of your clothes and hair at the fireplace in-game. Simply interact with the fireplace using E to open the customization menu.OptimizationFurther improvements made for Vulkan performance, with a particular focus on potential AMD and Steam Deck performance gains.Bug FixesFixed an issue where startup music would blast at max volume for 1 second before switching to your saved audio settings. This will no longer blow your ears up!Fixed a replication issue with the worm enemy where it would fail to spawn on clients in multiplayer sessions.In ProgressI’m actively working on a brand-new level featuring a whole new set of purchasable upgrades.This will arrive as a free content update once it’s ready.Thank You!!I’m a solo developer, and I deeply appreciate all of you who’ve supported me through the launch of my first game.…
- Steam-Dig Optimization Patch V1.1.3 - 6 August 2025
Fixes & Further OptimizationDynamite During Save – FIXED Resolved an issue where players could throw dynamite while the game was saving, causing it to be wasted. Dynamite is now blocked during save operations to prevent accidental loss.Graphics & PerformanceVulkan RHIVulkan is now fully supported, offering improved compatibility for AMD users along with support for FSR and Frame Generation. (Recommended for Steam Deck and AMD GPUs.)DLSS Options Expanded Added a toggle to enable/disable DLSS, along with support for DLSS Frame Generation for compatible NVIDIA GPUs.Steam Deck Optimization Mode A new Steam Deck checkbox has been added in the settings menu.Automatically applies optimized settings for best performance and visuals on Steam Deck.Steam deck is still not perfect frame rate but I am still working on further optimization for it. Final NotesThank you for playing and digging deep! I’…
- Minor Changes Patch - 1 August 2025
Hi All,I’ve been busy working on new content to extend the game further and keep those digs exciting!Fixes & TweaksLightning Underground Fix – Lightning will no longer flash through when you’re deep underground.Gameplay ChangesPortable Furnace Stamina Boost – Depositing ores into the portable furnace now fully restores your stamina, giving you a nice boost while you keep digging.Core Gun Prompt – The Core Gun will now display a prompt to return to the surface when depleted, since it recharges over time on the surface.Final NotesThanks for playing and supporting the game, every bit of feedback helps shape the updates!If you find any issues or have ideas, leave a post in the Discussions tab, I’m always reading them!
- V1.1.2 Fixes - 28 July 2025
Fixes & ImprovementsFloating Ore Spawning Ores should now spawn correctly and no longer float in mid-air.More Weather Cycle Better weather cycle. At times it would appear stuck in permanent thunder. I have now shuffled more clear weather into the mix.Low Stamina Popup Issue Fixed an issue where clients would see a low stamina warning popup when the host ran low on stamina when using jetpack.Big Mining Drill Distance The Big Mining Drill now has the same reach as drill hands, ensuring consistency between tools.Client Air Holes on Chests Air holes around chests now generate correctly for clients, fixing any desync issues and making buried chests easier to access in multiplayer.Final NotesThanks for sticking with me through these fixes! Please remember — I’m a one-man dev, doing everything I can with my Big Dig Energy to make this a ore-some experience.If you spot any issues or have sugges…
- Watch developer play! - 28 July 2025
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- Dig-Tastic Patch V1.1.2 - 24 July 2025
Fixes & SystemsSession Cleanup on Client Leave: Fixed an issue where multiplayer sessions wouldn’t fully clear when a client left. Sessions now reset properly on disconnect.Client-Side Air Holes: Fixed a bug where air pockets around underground objects were not showing correctly on clients. Visibility should now be consistent for all players.Gem Clusters & Breakables Now Save: Destroyed gem clusters and breakable rocks now remain destroyed after reloading a save. Their destruction state is now saved properly.Key Save & Respawn Logic:If you die, the key is now dropped at your location.If you quit the game, the key will respawn at its original spawn point.In multiplayer, if a client leaves, the key will also drop at their location so it isn’t lost.Stamina Ore ReworkStamina ores now have distinct names, colors, and stamina effects:🔹 Digagra (Blue) – Restores 25% stamina🟢 Staminut (Green)…
- Ore-Some Patch V1.1.1 Update - 23 July 2025
AudioMaster Volume Fix: Master volume slider now correctly adjusts all sound classes, ensuring consistent audio control across the entire game.Gameplay & World ChangesOre Spawn Pooling Fix: Resolved a pooling issue that could cause ore nodes to fail spawning entirely in some areas. You should now see a much more consistent and satisfying amount of ores when digging.Underground Object Air Holes: World terrain now clears around key underground objects (like chests and gem clusters) at runtime, creating air pockets to make them easier to discover and dig out.New Stamina Ore Tiers: Introduced three different tiers of Stamina Ore, each spawning at specific depths. These ores provide minor stamina boosts to help during deeper digging runs.Performance & StabilityLow-End Machine Invoker Fix: Fixed an issue where starting areas would not load fast enough on lower-end machines. World generation i…
- Improvements Patch - 22 July 2025
Saving & ProgressionCharacter Save Corruption Fix: Fixed a critical issue where player progress could become corrupted after dying. This should no longer occur, and your upgrades will be saved reliably.Level Object Persistence: Object positions in the world are now saved properly with your world save. This includes moved or placed objects and helps ensure a more consistent experience between sessions.Unlocks & BalanceVacuum Unlock Requirement: The Vacuum Tool now unlocks after depositing 100 ores. This adds a small early-game goal before gaining access to vacuuming features.Gem Balance Changes:Blue, Purple, and Red Gems no longer restore stamina.Only Stamina Ore now provides a stamina boost. This helps clarify item roles and improves stamina progression balance.Final NotesThanks again to everyone playing and sending in feedback. Every bug fix and balance change is helping shape a better…
- Minor Patch #7 - 21 July 2025
Hi Everyone!Room Trap Fix (Solo Mode): Fixed an issue where solo players could accidentally trap themselves inside certain rooms. No more digging your own grave... literally. Vacuum Popup Added: A helpful popup now appears to explain the Vacuum Tool. No more guessing! Updated Control Layout on First Save: The control layout screen has been updated when creating your first character save, making it easier to understand key actions right from the start. I’ll be continuing to improve the game throughout the week. I’m doing everything I can with the time I have to make sure you get the best experience possible.Thank you all so much for your support and feedback
- Minor Patch #6 - 19 July 2025
Hi All, This minor patch fixes a Ore duplication issue when you reload your current save. Next week ill be pushing out patches daily again to bring a better overall experience. Again thank you all for your support! Have a great weekend!
- Patch #5 - 18 July 2025
OptionsVoxel Thread Count: Voxel thread count is now shown in the Graphics Settings menu.If you're experiencing lag or performance issues, try adjusting this in the Main Menu before loading a save.Recommended Settings:Low-end PCs: 2–4 threadsMid/High-end PCs: 4–6 threadsBIG DIG MACHINES™: 6–10 threadsControlsLook Sensitivity Slider: You can now fine-tune your camera movement speed.Invert Y-Axis Option: For players who prefer flight-sim-style camera control.SavingVoxel Autosave: Added a new autosave system for voxel data.Saves every 25 minutes automatically.Enabled by default.Can be toggled on/off in the Options menu if you prefer manual saves.Fixes & ImprovementsOre Placement: Added more ores behind the house in the Big Pit for early-game mining.Save Reliability: Fixed a potential issue where saves wouldn’t complete properly on lower-end machines when quitting the game.Multiplayer Sessi…
- MEGA MULTIPLAYER PATCH - 17 July 2025
Improvements & FixesMassive Multiplayer Performance Boost Resolved a critical memory leak issue that was affecting hosts in co-op games. This fix eliminates long-session frame drops and improves overall stability for multiplayer.New AdditionsDigging Guide Added to Pause Menu Need a refresher? You can now access a quick digging guide straight from the pause screen.Audio FeedbackHealth Damage Sound Added When you dig without stamina, you’ll now hear a distinct sound when health begins to take damage. A Huge Thank You! I just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who supported the launch of the game this past week. Your feedback, and kind words have meant the world to me.To everyone who purchased the game: I appreciate you more than you know. I’m listening closely to your suggestions and reports, and working each day to make the experience better for all of you.This is just th…
- Big Dig Energy V1.1 Update - 16 July 2025
FixesFixed vacuum keybind not displaying the correct input.Fixed ore milestone achievement not unlocking correctly. AdditionsManual Save Button: Added a Save button on the house computer.Use this to manually save your world — perfect for long sessions or checking your achievement progress!Save Screen & Loading Screen Overhaul:Overhauled the look of loading screens and added a save screen on leaving and quitting the game. Developer NoteI’m continuing to work on updates daily. If you run into any issues, please post them in the Discussions tab, and I’ll address them as soon as I can.💡 Please remember: I’m a solo developer, and I truly appreciate your patience and feedback while I continue improving the game!🙏 Thank You!Your support means the world — I really hope you're enjoying Big Dig Energy!
- Starting Area Ore Fix - 15 July 2025
Hi Everyone!Ores placed in the world at the start of the game will now correctly save and respawn when loading a save file.I'm currently investigating further performance optimizations to improve overall game smoothness and frame rate.Expect additional improvements and tweaks throughout the week.Thank you all for your support and feedback!
- Patch #2 - 14 July 2025
Performance & GraphicsNew “Potato Dig” Graphics Preset:Designed for ultra-low-end systems.Disables most post-processing, shadows clamped to ‘Average’, and reduces effects load across the board.Ideal for laptops, Non RTX GPUs, and budget builds.Your toaster can dig now!Lightning Strikes (Fix)Fixed a bug where lightning could strike players underground.Lightning now only targets players exposed to open sky.Stay safe in caves during storms — as nature intended.Starter Ore RebalanceIncreased the spawn rate and density of early-game ores in solo play.Stone, copper, and basic veins are now more abundant within the first 10m depth.Ensures a smoother start for solo miners.
- Optimization Patch - 12 July 2025
Thanks to community feedback (especially one insightful review), I have identified and addressed some key performance concerns. This patch focuses on optimization and accessibility for a wider range of systems. Performance ImprovementsLOD Optimization: Adjusted level-of-detail settings to reduce rendering overhead without sacrificing visual clarity.Network Optimization: Fixed an issue where hosts would experience performance degradation during extended play sessions. Frame stability should now remain consistent over time.New Feature: "Micro Dig" Graphics PresetAdded a new "Micro Dig" graphics setting tailored for low-end systems.Greatly reduces visual effects and resource-intensive rendering features to improve framerates on older hardware. Upcoming: Localization SupportI am preparing to implement multilingual support for global players.Localization efforts will begin in the coming week…
- BIG DIG ENERGY OUT NOW! - 11 July 2025
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