- Bitter Harvest v1.5 Is Now Available! - 10 August 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.5 is now available!This is one of the biggest updates to the game so far, introducing two major new additions:Full home decoration, with 62 furniture items and complete control over placing, moving, rotating, and storing furniture.Expanded mines, with two new resource floors, two puzzle floors, and new daily progression through the mine.The update also includes full mouse, keyboard, controller, and Steam Deck support for decorating, along with compatibility for existing saves.Thank you to everyone who has continued playing, sharing feedback, and supporting Bitter Harvest.Version 1.5 is available now. Have fun decorating your home and exploring the mines!
- Bitter Harvest 1.5 Arrives August 10 with Home Decoration and Expanded Mines - 31 July 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.5 launches on Monday, August 10.This update introduces two major new systems: complete home decoration and a substantial expansion of the mines.Build and Decorate Your HomeThe player home has been expanded and can now be fully customized.You will be able to:Place, rotate, move, and store furnitureDecorate using a mouse, keyboard, controller, or Steam DeckRearrange furniture whenever you wantPlace wall decorations such as windows, clocks, and coat hangersCreate and save a different home layout for each playthroughVersion 1.5 adds 62 furniture items, including:Chairs and couchesBeds and tablesCabinets and appliancesPlants and lampsWindows and clocksBookshelves and other decorationsMany pieces are also available in Tan, Ebony, and Birch variants.A new furniture shop will sell every available item. Furniture does not use inventory weight and is managed separatel…
- The Curious Case of the Missing Animal Feed & Grass - 6 July 2026
Fixed a bug that caused Animal Feed and Grass to disappear from Brann's shop.
- Thank You for 1,000 Copies Sold! - 29 June 2026
Hi everyone,Today, Bitter Harvest passed 1,000 copies sold.As a solo developer, that's a milestone I honestly wasn't sure I'd ever reach, and I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the game over the past month.Whether you bought the game, left a review, reported a bug, shared it with a friend, simply told someone about it, or even just commented somewhere, you've helped Bitter Harvest reach far more people than I ever could have on my own.Launch wasn't perfect, but your feedback has been invaluable. Since release I've already shipped four major updates, adding new gameplay systems, expanding the farming experience, introducing animal raising, improving NPC interactions, reducing repetition, and making countless quality-of-life improvements.And there is a lot more coming!Thank you for believing in Bitter Harvest and for helping shape what it is becoming.I…
- Version 1.4 is Now Here! - 25 June 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.4 is now live!This is the biggest update since launch and focuses on expanding the farming side of the game based directly on player feedback.Raise AnimalsYour farm can now be home to:ChickensDucksCowsGoatsFeed your animals, let them graze outdoors, and use the new farm bell to call them outside or bring them back in.You'll also be able to collect:EggsDuck EggsMilkGoat MilkA new Animal Seller has also arrived, allowing you to purchase animals and farming supplies.Expanded FarmingVersion 1.4 also introduces:Four new crops: Beet, Potato, Kale, and TomatoMore farming spaceWatering can upgrades that water larger areasSprinklers to automatically water cropsPermanent stamina upgrades earned through cooked mealsNew tutorials have also been added to help players get started with animal feeding and herding.This update is the first major step in the Farming & Progress…
- Biggest Update Since Launch: Raise Animals, Farming Updates, and More in v1.4 - 22 June 2026
Hi everyone,I'm excited to announce that Bitter Harvest 1.4 launches on June 25 alongside the Steam Summer Sale.This is the biggest update since launch and focuses almost entirely on expanding the farming side of the game.Animal RaisingPlayers can now raise:ChickensDucksCowsGoatsAnimals can be fed, allowed to graze outdoors, and called back into their enclosures using a farm bell.You'll also be be able to collect:EggsDuck EggsMilkGoat MilkA new Animal Seller has also been added where you can purchase animals and supplies.Expanded FarmingVersion 1.4 also introduces:Four new crops: Beet, Potato, Kale, and TomatoMore farm spaceSprinklersWatering can upgradesStamina upgrades earned through cookingNew tutorials have also been added to help players learn the animal raising systems.Steam Summer SaleBitter Harvest will be discounted during the Steam Summer Sale, beginning June 25.Thank you agai…
- Bitter Harvest Joins the Cozy Job Simulators Festival - 13 June 2026
Hi everyone,I'm excited to share that Bitter Harvest is participating in Steam's Cozy Job Simulators Festival.If you're discovering the game for the first time, Bitter Harvest is a narrative-driven farming sim where someone else gets your dream farm before you arrive, leaving you to start over as the village's garbage collector.Since launch, Bitter Harvest has received multiple major updates based on player feedback, with additional farming, progression, mining, and village reputation updates already planned.If you've been following the game, thank you for your support. And if you're new here, welcome!If you've been enjoying Bitter Harvest and haven't left a review yet, I'd really appreciate it. Reviews help other players decide whether the game is right for them.Thanks everyone, and enjoy the festival!
- The Future of Bitter Harvest: Development Roadmap - 30 May 2026
Hi everyone,First of all, thank you to everyone who has played Bitter Harvest, shared feedback, reported bugs, posted reviews, or simply taken the time to tell me what worked and what didn't.Since launch, I've released three major updates focused on player feedback. Those updates addressed immediate areas of need such as farming, NPC interactions, gameplay variety, character depth, mini-games, and quality-of-life improvements. The game has changed substantially since the initial release and if you have been enjoying the updates, I'd really appreciate if you can leave a review!Many players have asked what comes next, so today I'd like to share the current roadmap for Bitter Harvest.As always, plans may evolve as development continues and new feedback comes in, but these are the areas I am currently focused on.Version 1.4: Farming & ProgressionThis update will focus on making farming feel…
- Bitter Harvest 1.3 Adds Reactive Dialogue, Inn Job, Mini-Game Updates, and More! - 27 May 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.3 is now available.This update focuses heavily on making the village feel more reactive, improving character depth, and adding more variety and atmosphere to the daily gameplay loop.Here is everything new in Version 1.3:NPCs Now React to Your ActionsNPC dialogue has been expanded significantly, and villagers will now react more dynamically to the choices and actions you make throughout the game.This is part of a larger effort to make the village feel more alive and reactive over time.New Inn Job with SelmaBeginning on Day 8, Selma will now offer you part-time work at the inn during busy nights.This gives players another way to earn money.Expanded Character Depth and DialogueMany NPCs now have new dialogue that explores:Their personal livesTheir strugglesTheir relationshipsTheir scandalsTheir motivationsThe goal is to add more emotional depth to the villagers…
- Bitter Harvest 1.2 is here! - 25 May 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.2 is now available.This update focuses heavily on reducing repetition, improving gameplay variety, expanding village storytelling, and making daily life in the village feel more dynamic and reactive.Here is everything new in Version 1.2:Fishing Competitions with ChadwickIn new games, you can now compete against Chadwick in recurring fishing competitions on Days 7, 14, 21, and 28 before 6PM in the forest.This is the beginning of expanding Chadwick into a true rival character with recurring gameplay events and competition throughout the story.Garbage Collection Now Reveals More About VillagersTrash cans now contain discoveries tied to the personal lives of villagers rather than only generic trash items.You may now uncover:Personal lettersReceiptsGossipCluesSuspicious itemsDetails about relationships and village secretsThis is intended to make garbage collectio…
- Here is Everything New in Bitter Harvest 1.1 - 24 May 2026
Hi everyone,Bitter Harvest 1.1 is now available.This is a major feedback-driven update focused on improving the core daily gameplay loop, adding more relationship depth, improving accessibility, and making progression feel more rewarding.Here is everything new in Version 1.1:Faster FarmingYou can now hold a button while walking to continuously plant seeds and water crops instead of pressing the button for every individual tile.This should make farming much smoother and significantly reduce repetitive inputs.NPC Gifting SystemYou can now give cooked meals to villagers in new games.Each NPC has a favorite meal that can be discovered through conversations, hints from other villagers, and relationship building. Once you successfully give an NPC their favorite meal, that meal will be shown in the Relationships menu.Favorite meals give the same relationship boost as talking, while other cooke…
- Bitter Harvest - Patch Notes #1 - 22 May 2026
Patch NotesThis update improves save reliability, fixes a dice gambling crash, adds more music variety, and resolves a crop growth issue.Save/Load ImprovementsAdded a new save index repair system that helps restore missing save slots in the Load menu. If older save files exist but are not appearing properly, the game can now rebuild the save index without changing the actual save files.Save metadata repair has also been improved, including more accurate playtime display for recovered saves.Farming FixFixed an issue where crops could instantly grow after harvesting and replanting on the same day.Dice Gambling FixesFixed a crash that could occur when leaving the dice gambling scene while animations were still running.MusicAdded a new background music track to increase variety during gameplay.
- Help Shape the Future of Bitter Harvest - 22 May 2026
Hi everyone,Now that Bitter Harvest is out, I’m collecting player feedback to help prioritize future updates.I’d love to hear what you enjoyed, what you didn't like, and what you’d most like to see improved or expanded. If you’ve spent some time with the game, your feedback would be genuinely helpful.Feedback form: https://form.jotform.com/261416149215049Thank you again to everyone who has played, wishlisted, followed, or shared thoughts on the game so far!
- Bitter Harvest is Out Now! - 22 May 2026
Hi everyone,I'm excited to share that Bitter Harvest is now out!Bitter Harvest begins when your dream of owning a farm falls apart the moment you arrive in the village. The land has already been claimed, and with no money or status, the only job left is becoming the town’s garbage collector.From there, you slowly work your way back up through farming, crafting, fishing, mining, cooking, quests, relationships, and village scandals. You can try to rebuild your life honestly or use what you discover to get ahead.Thank you to everyone who wishlisted, played the demo, or followed the game during development.Bitter Harvest is available now with a 10% launch discount.
- Bitter Harvest Releases Friday, May 22! - 11 May 2026
Hi everyone,I’m excited to announce that Bitter Harvest will be releasing on Friday, May 22.Bitter Harvest begins with a dream falling apart. You arrive in the village hoping to claim your farm, only to find that the land has already been taken. With no farm, no status, and no easy way forward, the only job left is collecting the town’s garbage.From there, you begin building a new life from the bottom up.In the full game, you can:Grow and sell cropsSalvage materials and craft useful itemsFish, mine, cook, and explore the villageComplete quests for the townsfolkBuild relationships and shape your reputationUncover scandals, secrets, and hidden motivesChoose whether to rise honestly, manipulate others, or something in betweenExperience a cozy farming world with sharper undertones beneath the surfaceIf you’ve been following the game, thank you for your support. If you’re just finding it now…
- Bitter Harvest is joining Wholesome Kitchen Festival - 24 April 2026
Bitter Harvest will be part of Wholesome Kitchen Festival: Cooking, Brewing, and Serving. This cozy event brings together games centered around preparing food, crafting drinks, and serving a growing community.In Bitter Harvest, you will gather ingredients, cook meals, and turn scraps into something valuable as you carve out your place in a village that did not welcome you with open arms. What starts as garbage collection grows into farming, crafting, and building a life where every resource matters.Explore the festival and see how Bitter Harvest brings its own twist to cozy cooking and village life.
- Updates to the Demo Based on Your Feedback - 1 March 2026
Hi everyone!Based on your feedback, I’ve made a major round of improvements to the Bitter Harvest demo focused on clarity, stability, and overall quality of life.Here’s what’s new:Crafting ImprovementsThe crafting menu is now clearer and easier to use.Ingredient icons are larger and easier to read.Hovering over ingredients now shows their name.Missing ingredients are still marked, but no longer overly dark or difficult to see.Save & Stability FixesSeveral important issues have been resolved to improve reliability.Older saves broken by a previous update will now load correctly.Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck on the menu during startup.Fishing Mini-Game FeedbackFishing now provides clearer and more satisfying feedback.Catch text appears above the player with a bounce animation.Successful catches display: +1 \Failed attempts clearly show when a fish gets away.Controls & Hotba…
- Major Visual Overhaul Now Live - 13 February 2026
Major Visual Overhaul Now LiveBased on player feedback, Bitter Harvest has undergone a massive graphical overhaul across the entire game.Environments, character visuals, UI elements, and overall presentation have been reworked to improve clarity, cohesion, and atmosphere. This update touches nearly every area of the game and reflects the feedback shared during testing and early demo play.Thank you to everyone who took the time to share thoughts and suggestions. The updated visuals are now live.
- Bitter Harvest Demo Launch Announement! - 4 February 2026
The Bitter Harvest demo launches Friday, February 6th.A huge thank you to the 200+ players who took part in the playtest and shared feedback. Your reports and playtime directly shaped this demo release.Based on the playtest, the following updates have been made:Improved controller support, including mini-games and player-defined key bindingsFixed furniture colliders so the player can no longer walk over certain itemsRemoved direction checks on map transfers to make transitions easierReduced the volume of buy and sell sound effectsFixed shop window bugs that could cause freezesEnsured map transfers correctly sync NPCs to their assigned positionsCorrected typos in NPC dialogueRemoved duplicate itemsThe upcoming demo reflects these fixes and additional polish informed by the playtest. The demo will be publicly available on Steam starting Friday.
- Bitter Harvest Playtest Closes on February 1st! - 30 January 2026
The playtest for Bitter Harvest is closing on Monday, February 1st.Thank you to the 200+ players who jumped in, played the build, and shared feedback. Your input has already helped shape upcoming changes and improvements.If you have been on the fence, this is your last chance to participate. Sign up on the Steam page now and get hands-on with the playtest before it closes.You can directly provide feedback after the playtest by completing this form: https://forms.gle/vMqKP2EYRrc4aiBNA.
