- 1.09 Patch Notes - 20 May 2026
Hello everyone,We are pleased to announce the 1.09 update for BonfireSimulator.This update includes new gameplay systems, balance adjustments, and various bug fixes.Please check the patch notes below for more details.1.09 Patch NotesAdded the Hunger System. Eating food now restores both Hunger and Condition, introducing a dual survival mechanic.The Axe System has been revamped. Players can now upgrade to higher-tier axes and unlock special abilities.Added Free Camera Mode. Press the Space Bar at any time to switch between Fixed Camera and Free Camera modes.Added the Mining System. Discover hidden minerals throughout the map and use them to enhance your axes.Adjusted various balance values, including logging and combustion systems.Added 1 new combustible material.
- 1.08 Patch Notes - 15 April 2026
Hello,We would like to inform you about the BonfireSimulator 1.08 update.This update includes new systems, balance adjustments, and various bug fixes.For more details, please refer to the patch notes below.1.08 Patch NotesThe food unlock system has been changed. Food is now unlocked upon clearing stages, and you can select up to three types of food before starting a session.A gold system has been added. Both embers and gold are now used as currencies for in-session purchases.Gold is earned over time based on your in-game score, at a fixed rate per second.The camping upgrade system has been revamped. Gold is now used as the main currency, and the upgrade limit has been removed.The stew quality system has been simplified, and its effects have been adjusted.The automatic acquisition of special abilities based on time/score progression during a session has been removed.10 new abilities rela…
- 1.07 Patch Notes - 19 March 2026
Hello,We’re pleased to announce the 1.07 update for BonfireSimulator.Along with in-game balance adjustments, this update also introduces new features and systems.The Windows Widget (Beta) feature is planned to be officially released in a future update after further development and refinement. However, it has been included in the 1.07 update so that players can try it out in advance.We are always accepting bug reports through the community and comments, so we would greatly appreciate your interest and feedback.For more details, please refer to the patch notes.1.07 Patch NotesThe calculation method for Spark generation has been changed, and the descriptions of related effects have been updated accordingly.The chance of generating Sparks now increases each time you burn something that is not a standard fuel material, such as firewood or branches.On all stages, both Condition and maximum Co…
- 1.06 Patch Notes - 25 February 2026
Hello everyone,We’re excited to share the BonfireSimulator 1.06 update with you!This update introduces a new ranking system along with a brand-new stage. In addition, a major in-game bug—where fire failed to properly spread to logs—has been fixed, along with various other improvements and adjustments.Please check the patch notes for full details.Thank you for your continued support!1.06 Patch NotesA new stage, \, has been added.Ranking content has been introduced. You can now check stage-specific rankings from the main menu.Stage composition has been adjusted. The \ stage has been removed from the roadmap.Fixed an issue where fire did not spread to other fuel sources under certain conditions.Several elements of the \ stage have been adjusted, including survival balance and object placement.During a session, a random event is now unlocked each time the campfire’s fire power level increas…
- 1.05 Patch Notes - 4 February 2026
Hello,We’re excited to share the 1.05 update for Bonfire Simulator!We sincerely apologize for the delay, as there were critical bugs that made game progression difficult and required additional time to fix and update.1.05 Patch Notes\-grade Special Abilities have been added, and overall appearance rates have been rebalanced.Tools: A new feature has been added to the Cooking Tool Kit, allowing players to grill and eat a variety of ingredients.An audio notification has been added when events occur.Fixed an issue where certain events did not function correctly.The system has been adjusted so that the player’s field of view gradually expands as the session progresses.Fixed an issue where some events did not proceed properly when triggered.Sweet potato status information is now always displayed, and related abilities have been removed.Fixed an issue where sweet potatoes could not be eaten in…
- 1.04 Patch Notes - 19 December 2025
Hello! We’re excited to share news about the BonfireSimulator 1.04 update!This update brings a variety of improvements, along with the addition of a brand-new stage, \.We would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make this update possible. BonfireSimulator will continue to be updated steadily, even if progress is slow.As our development team is small, we face challenges with testing and debugging. During the Early Access period, we kindly ask for your continued interest and for reporting any bugs you encounter.Thank you!1.04 Patch NotesThe \ stage has been added.\ Balance adjustments have been made to the special abilities in the Transformation category.Once a certain score threshold is reached, Environment Expansion will now progress automatically, unlocking new elements.New sub-events have been added to Stage 2 and Stage 3.Loading tooltips have been added.The way Grilled Fish…
- 1.03 Patch Notes - 18 November 2025
Hello everyone!We’re excited to share the update notes for Bonfire Simulator v1.03!Thank you to all the streamers who showcased the game and provided valuable feedback. Based on your insights and our internal review, we’ve prepared a number of improvements and changes.We truly appreciate everyone who contributed to making this update possible!1.03 Patch Notes\ A new set of abilities has been added to the “Balance” category. These abilities are powerful but come with certain risks.The ignition tools have been slightly strengthened, making it easier to start a fire than before.The unlock timing for ignition tools has been shortened, and their starting quantities have been adjusted.Basic usage instructions and descriptions have been added for ignition tools.The cooked sweet potato completion effect has been visually improved, and its description has been updated.Treasure chests can now be…
- BonfireSimulator Now Available! - 4 November 2025
Hello everyone,The Early Access version of BonfireSimulator launched on November 3rd (PST)!We’re thrilled to finally invite players who love campfires and simulation games to experience our world.BonfireSimulator began as a personal portfolio project about two years ago and has since evolved into a full indie game, refined with new content and direction.Since much of the game was built by a single developer, we understand there may be areas that feel rough or need improvement—especially without a dedicated planner!We’re currently gathering reports on bugs and various issues.Please share your feedback through the Steam Community.Early Access Version 1.0 UpdatesCampfire Power Level cap increased to 7New Special Abilities addedNew burnable special objectsImproved in-game UIAdded sub-events to mapsWe’re preparing multilingual support and an achievement system for the next update.More conten…
- You can now play the 2025 Steam Next Fest demo build! - 13 October 2025
Hello everyone,The 2025 Steam Next Fest will begin on October 13 at 10:00 AM PST!In line with the event, the demo build has been updated so you can enjoy the game more smoothly and comfortably than before.In this demo build, you can play two maps in total. The second map, \, is designed to be more challenging than the original map, as you’ll need to manage your campfires against the harsh cold.The \ map can be played after scoring 50,000 points or more on the first map, \. We’ll continue collecting data and adjusting the balance before the official release, so we’d appreciate your interest and feedback.While some content has already been revealed, the demo version may still have confusing elements. We’re working hard to improve tutorials, guides, the integration of game content, and translation errors before the official release.We’ll share any further news through updates and announcem…
