You Know The Drill Steam news

• Latest observed players61 · 10 October 2026 - 21:03:41 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak444
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
• Revenue (VGI)No data available
• Review score92% positive
• Total reviews427
• Release dateJun 4, 2026
• Developerludokai
• PublisherCatoptric Games

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: ludokaiPublisher: Catoptric Games

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You Know The Drill Steam news

You Know The Drill news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Hardcore Mode Is Here! – Patch 1.3 - 8 October 2026

  Hello everyone!I'm really excited to finally share the new update for You Know The Drill! As promised in the previous announcement, Hardcore Mode is now available, bringing a whole new way to experience the game!Hardcore Mode is a brand-new, challenging campaign with around 90 minutes of additional content, featuring:5 new levels! Explore redesigned environments with new obstacles and challenges to overcome.A completely different progression system! Upgrade your drill in new ways and rethink your strategy as you dig deeper.New mechanics! Your drill can now take damage, and running out of battery comes with much bigger consequences. Make sure you return safely to base, or you might lose everything you've collected!Unlike the other game modes, Hardcore Mode is all about planning your expeditions, managing your resources, and knowing when to turn back. Every trip underground is a risk, but…

• New Zen Mode, Rush Revamp, And More! - Patch 1.2 - 4 September 2026

  Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for continuing to play and share your feedback!I’ve been reading through your suggestions since launch, and this update focuses on improving some of the existing game modes while also adding a new way to play.Here’s what’s new:Rush Mode progression has been revamped! Based on your feedback, the mode should now progress much faster and feel more like the short, fast-paced experience it was originally meant to be.Added Zen Mode! An infinite mode with no timers and no progression to worry about. Just keep drilling for as long as you want, relax, and enjoy the satisfying loop at your own pace.Steam Community Items are now available! You can now collect Trading Cards, craft Badges, and unlock new Emoticons and Profile Backgrounds!And finally...A NEW GAME MODE IS IN THE WORKS!I’ve already started working on Hardcore Mode, a much bigger addition that will…

• Hotfix #1 - Patch 1.1 - 12 June 2026

  Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for your support!I was genuinely surprised by how well the launch went, and I couldn't be happier with the reception the game has received so far.As someone just starting out as a game developer, it's incredibly rewarding to see people enjoying something I created. Thank you for playing, sharing feedback, and reporting issues. Your support and suggestions help me improve the game, and they motivate me to keep learning and making better games in the future.With that said, here's a small update that addresses some of the most common requests and issues reported since launch:Rush Mode is now available immediately and no longer requires completing Campaign Mode.Added Xbox controller button prompts.Added a new setting to reduce on-screen visual effects.Added a launch option to help resolve black screen issues and other graphical problems on some high-end…

• You Know The Drill - Now Available! - 4 June 2026

  Hi everyone, We're incredibly excited to announce that You Know The Drill is now available on Steam! To celebrate the launch, we're offering a 20% launch discount until June 18, don't miss out!In the launch version, you'll be able to play through different modes.Campaign Mode: Regular progression, bunch of upgrades, hours of incremental fun.Rush Mode: Accelerated progression, quicker pace. Reviews at this stage are a massive help to us, as they boost the game on the Steam algorithm and give us feedback to improve the game. We'd really appreciate it if you can leave a review if you enjoy You Know The Drill! We will also be on the lookout for any feedback on the Steam Discussions forum. BundlesWe have also set up a bunch of bundles with other developers and amazing games for you. Check out the list of bundles from the link below and don't miss out on the extra 10% discount on the bundles!…

• You Know The Drill is taking part in the Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition! - 23 February 2026

  Hey everyone,Steam Next Fest is here and we're excited to be a part of it! We have been hard at work on updating and polishing the demo for you. You can try the latest demo now with Steam Next Fest!Steam Next Fest will be running from February 23 at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC-7) to March 2 at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC-7). But don't worry, the demo will be staying up, so you can play it as much as you want, whenever you want!Looking forward to your feedback! Hope you all enjoy the game!

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