- The Biggest Update Yet... 1.3.0 Is Out Now! - 14 September 2026
Hello again! 🙋Version 1.3.0 is here! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉This is a major release, and it wraps up the three big updates planned for Now THAT’S a Big Dragon!Part 1 was the Artifacts system, already released in version 1.1.0. Rare artifacts found in dungeons persist across chapters and change how you play.Major New Features on 1.3.0Parts 2 and 3 were originally meant to arrive separately. I merged them into one release so you can see the full picture and enjoy the improved game experience at once.Part 2: Dragon Teeth and Permanent UpgradesDragon Teeth are a new currency that stays with you across chapters. Earn them by defeating chapter bosses, exploring dungeons, and pushing through Truly Endless. If you are in a hurry, you can also buy them with gold.Spend Dragon Teeth on a new upgrade tree of permanent skills. These upgrades stay active across every chapter and every run. More damage, more gold…
- Version 1.1.0 - The all new Dungeon Artifacts feature - 4 September 2026
Hello, Slayers!Version 1.1.0 is here! This is a major release and the first of three big updates planned for Now THAT’S a Big Dragon!Part 1: The New Artifacts SystemArtifacts are rare and powerful items that can sometimes be discovered inside dungeons.Each Artifact provides unique modifiers that improves how you play the game and tackle challenges. What makes them truly special is that they persist across chapters!Defeat a chapter, begin the next one, and bring the power of your collected Artifacts with you. Every dungeon run can now strengthen your entire adventure.What’s Next?This update is only the beginning:Part 2: A new currency and upgrade tree that persist across chapters.Part 3: An improved endless level to cater to those players who want to push the limits of how high those numbers can go.Thank you for playing, sharing feedback, and supporting the game.If you’re enjoying the ga…
- Endless chapter - Second chance after the king’s bribe - 3 September 2026
These patch notes are full of spoilers for the Endless chapter, level 11 dungeon: If you took the king’s gold in the level 11 dungeon instead of fighting him, you’re no longer stuck at dungeon level 10. You can return to the endless chapter dungeon at level 11, where the king has new dialogue and you can choose to confront him and start the king battle. Existing saves that were capped after a bribe should pick this up the next time you enter the endless dungeon. If you're still stuck on level 10 after beating it once, sadly you'll have to clear the save game and try again. Chapters will remain unlocked after a Clear Save, though.
- v1.0.4 Update - MacOS release and other improvements - 31 August 2026
Hello, Slayers!A new update is here, and Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! is now available on macOS!Other HighlightsThief upgrades are now more rewarding, providing more gold and damage with each purchase.Several Thief upgrades are now cheaper, with some also scaling in price more slowly.Upgrades belonging to “Resources Management” no longer appear as locked upgrades during the first chapter.New trend arrows in “Resources Management” make it easier to see whether each resource is increasing or decreasing.Pay the Pope’s fee, and he will now send 100 Clerics to your cause.Important: The Thief balance changes require clearing your save data to take effect. Fortunately, this will not clear the chapters you have already unlocked.What’s NextI’m now focusing heavily on giving the dungeon more depth, pun not intended, and making Endless Mode feel truly endless.It will take some work to get there. Until…
- Now That's a Big Dragon - 1.0.2 Update - 28 August 2026
Hello, Dragon Slayers!First, I want to give a heartfelt thank-you to everyone playing Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! I truly appreciate all your support and feedback.Here is the game's first post-launch update. I've already started putting your feedback into action to make the game even better for you. This update includes progression improvements, balance changes, and several important fixes.HighlightsUpgrades can now be unlocked even if you have not purchased the corresponding unit. This makes dungeon upgrades more accessible and gives you more options when pursuing achievements.Some achievements are now easier to work towards, but they are still intentionally designed to be challenging. They should reward planning, persistence, and mastery of the game. You can do it!!!The chapter 'The Magic Toy' now comes before 'Resources Management'. Defeating the Dummy unlocks both remaining chapters, g…
- Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! is out now! - 26 August 2026
Hello, dragon slayers!The wait is over: the full version of Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! is available now!If you enjoyed the demo, there's a lot more waiting for you:- Over 6 hours of gameplay- 4 handcrafted levels- Unlockable achievements- One hidden secret to discover Your kingdom still needs you. Recruit your warriors, wizards, and adventurers, upgrade their power, automate your economy, and take down that giant dragon once and for all.Thank you all for the incredible support that made this release possible. I hope you enjoy the full adventure!
- The wait is almost over: Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! releases on August 26th! - 27 July 2026
Hello, dragon slayers! I'm thrilled to finally share the news: the full version of Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! launches right here on Steam on August 26th. If you enjoyed the demo, there's a lot more waiting for you in the full release: - Over 7+ hours of gameplay- 4 handcrafted levels- Unlockable achievements- One hidden secret to discover Your kingdom still needs you. Recruit your warriors, wizards, and adventurers, upgrade their power, automate your economy, and take down that giant dragon once and for all. If you haven't already, wishlist the game to get notified the moment it launches. It really helps a solo developer out. Thank you all for the incredible support so far. See you on August 26th!
- So it finally begins... - 12 June 2026
Hello, Generals!To celebrate the beginning of the Steam Next Fest, I just pushed a major demo update featuring a new (almost) endless mode, giving players who loved the demo an opportunity to play for a bit longer.This new mode is live right now. Go play it!Also, Playtest signups are open: If you want to help shape what comes next and play the full game before everyone else, signup for the playtest on the game's page. Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/9XjNngDzPb
- The Steam Next Fest is near... - 28 May 2026
Hello, slayers!Since the last announcement I pushed a few patches to the demo!These updates focused on performance, tweaks, and getting things ready for Steam Next Fest... including a little something extra on the way. Highlights of the latest changesPerformance improvements — smoother gameplay, especially in the dungeon sections and during longer sessions.Balancing pass — adjustments to progression and pacing based on demo feedback.Bird achievement fix — the bird-killing achievement no longer requires completing it in a single run. Progress now carries across sessions.Steam Next Fest prep — behind-the-scenes work to get the demo festival-ready.Surprise coming on festival day — a new feature will drop when Steam Next Fest starts. More details then! ----------If you're enjoying the demo, please consider leaving a review on Steam.It really helps the game get discovered and makes a huge di…
- A Dragon Sized update is now Live! - 17 March 2026
Hello, Dragon Slayers!Over the course of the past 2 days I pushed a few patches to the demo! These updates focuses on quality-of-life improvements, UI polish, and a few fixes to make the experience smoother overall.HighlightsThe game now continues running while minimized or when the window is not focused.Events are now paused while you are inside dungeons, preventing them from triggering during a crawl.Events now have unique icons, making them easier to recognize at a glance.Generator rates now update correctly when purchasing multipliers (while still showing the rate of a single unit).The bird now appears more frequently in the later stages, making the bird-killing achievement easier to complete.Quality of LifeAdded a font size option in Settings to slightly increase small text for better readability on distant screens.FixesGerman translation fixesVarious minor UI improvements and fixe…
