- Update 0.2.0 — Shaders, Workshop mods, and living caves - 25 July 2026
This is the biggest update in Afterdepth's history. Two big things arrive together: the entire game is now rendered with GPU shaders — the largest visual change since launch — and Afterdepth now has full mod support, with Steam Workshop. The shader migration started back in December. It was the longest thing I've ever built for this game, and it's only now finished. But it didn't stop there. The caves came alive too. A NEW GAME FOR YOUR EYES Rendering was moved entirely to the GPU, with shaders written specifically for this game. The difference is immediate: Water, lava and acid styled by shader. Liquids stopped being blocks of color: they gained depth, motion and edges of their own.Lava and acid actually light the room. The light map now runs on the GPU with emissive glow — a pool of lava on the floor lights up the entire cave.Soft shadows. Light occlusion went from a single ray to fou…
- Update 0.1.11 — Creative Mode, haptic feedback, and support for more controllers - 4 July 2026
A new update is now available for Afterdepth, bringing improvements to controls, movement, and overall gameplay feel. Creative Mode (Early Version)Creative Mode is now functional and can be played using both mouse & keyboard and gamepads. This is an early implementation and will continue to evolve in future updates. Improved Controller SupportController compatibility has been expanded, including support for Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers on Windows and macOS, as well as Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllers on Windows only. New Haptic Feedback SystemA new context-sensitive vibration system has been added to improve immersion and provide better gameplay feedback during exploration and interaction. New Climbing AnimationsCharacter climbing animations have been updated to create smoother and more natural movement throughout the world. Fall Damage RebalanceFall damage has been adjusted to redu…
- Afterdepth 0.1.10i - 30 June 2026
Mac Fix (Important)Special thanks to Viscum for reporting this issue.Fixed a startup crash affecting some Apple Silicon Macs. If the game previously installed but failed to launch, please update to version 0.1.10i and try again. Gameplay & Quality of LifeHabitat rooms now persist correctly in save files.Improved Industrial Refinery item transfers to the hotbar.Added clearer feedback when recharging the helmet battery near a generator.Improved cutscene skipping reliability.Various stability improvements and bug fixes.Save CompatibilitySave files from version 0.1.10 remain fully compatible with 0.1.10i.Thank you to everyone testing Afterdepth and sharing feedback. Every report helps make the game better.
- Update 0.1.10 — Foundations of Industry - 27 June 2026
Hello, miners!Get your planning tools ready and calibrate your scanners. Update 0.1.10 for Afterdepth has just arrived, bringing the groundwork for what you have been asking for: the ability to build support structures and automate the extraction of heavy resources in the sand.Highlight: Your Own Industrial HabitatNo more relying solely on pre-existing structures. The biggest feature in this version is the introduction of the Habitat construction system, allowing you to build your own operational base on the sand.Construction Tool: Plan rooms, internal walls, and hatches using a dedicated alignment grid to validate the terrain.The Era of Automation: New machinery like the Excavator to clear terrain, Conveyor Belts, Ore Elevators, and Silos allow you to create a continuous flow of resources.Structures and Equipment: Install an Industrial Refinery, Construction Bench III, Research Station…
- Afterdepth 0.1.9 — Research, base building, exploration - 16 May 2026
Version 0.1.9 greatly expands what you can do both inside and outside the base. The map is now wider, opening up more room for horizontal exploration, mining, and alternate routes through the cave. At the same time, this update starts pushing the game further into research-based progression, construction, and infrastructure, with a new Research Tree, portable power, new machines, oxygen production, acid refining, and structures that help you bring resources beyond the bunker walls.This update also brings important new survival and exploration features: Mach1, a companion robot that follows you and can carry items; the scanner, now tied more closely to research progression; and acid, a new environmental hazard that can also become a useful resource when processed correctly. Bunker 07 received a major overhaul as well, with new atmosphere, more detailed interior areas, oxygen points, toxi…
- Update 0.1.8 — Nodes, voice acting, controls, and air simulation - 28 April 2026
What’s New?Version 0.1.8 brings one of the most important changes so far to the foundation of Afterdepth: the arrival of nodes, small special areas hidden throughout the world, designed to expand exploration with new challenges, story clues, and exclusive rewards.This update also improves the overall experience with voice acting in Brazilian Portuguese and English, a rework of the PC controls, adjustments to the grappling hook, improvements to air and gas simulation, changes to the terminal map, dialogue portraits with character expressions, and several important fixes to gameplay, interface, and saving. Update HighlightsNodes: New Discoveries in the WorldNodes are a new exploration mechanic: special spaces that can be found during your journey, bringing their own content, different challenges, and small rewards for players willing to investigate.They are meant to feel like meaningful d…
- Update 0.1.7 — New Grappling Hook Physics + Full Mouse Support - 10 April 2026
🔧 Full Description (Steam)The grappling hook has been reworked from the ground up: the rope now uses real physics and collides with the terrain. It wraps around corners, rests on platforms, and reacts to what you pull. I had to carefully balance how much the rope “pushes into” blocks — before it was unstable and could snap or behave unpredictably. Now it feels reliable.While climbing the rope, you can jump at any time (the hook instantly retracts), and climb onto platforms using Q without extra input tricks.In the terminal, after progressing the story, you unlock a mini map to help find ores and things hidden in the dark. The signal range is limited — this is a first version, and the plan is to expand it in future updates.The inventory now has full mouse support: click, drag and drop, clearer transfers between panels, and a big UX improvement when organizing items. It’s worth trying th…
- Update — 0.1.6 - 6 April 2026
This is a smaller weekend patch aimed at fixing odd behavior, adding a bit of visual polish, and shipping one important exploration upgrade: the elevator can now be upgraded, which helps with moving between areas as you discover the next bunkers through the campaign. The focus is on early-campaign players — people still learning crafting, oxygen, and vertical movement. If you’re just starting out, this build should make that part of the game clearer and more reliable. What’s new & changed (0.1.6) Elevator upgrades — speed and maximum descent distance. Signal effect (VFX) when using the elevator remote controls. Visual polish for the Bunker 09 terminal. Quit to desktop button in the pause menu during gameplay. Fix: elevator stuck at the top in Bunker 09. New dialogue after crafting the oxygen tank, reminding you to equip/use it. Fix: Bunker 08 crafting station sometimes showed an invisib…
- Update 0.1.5 — Mining that feels more alive, a stronger story - 4 April 2026
Patch notes (Steam) — v0.1.5This update focuses on game feel, exploration, and clarity when you’re underground.Physics & fighting the environment Physics has been rebuilt with a dedicated engine, with more stable behaviour for pushing, objects, and terrain. Pickaxes and items now have progression and upgrades (including an iron pickaxe), plus a new achievement tied to that.Physics — New physics engine in the game: pushing, objects, and terrain feel more stable and predictable underground.Pickaxes — Upgrade system (including iron pickaxe) and progression as you use them on terrain.Achievements — New achievements, including one tied to upgrading your pickaxe; story progress is tracked more clearly.Mission moment — New sequence with falling scrap, with pacing and audio tuned.Missions & early game — Missions revised; opening flow is clearer and better guided.World — New props, more to dig t…
- Hotfix 0.1.4 — Crash, Translation & Hook - 31 March 2026
Even though this is a small update, it fixes a critical issue (crash when picking up the lantern) and is another step toward a larger update that’s on the way. Thanks to everyone who’s playing — your feedback has been really valuable, and I’m focused on the weakest parts of the game right now while I keep working on the expansion. Next month should bring big news; in the meantime, this hotfix makes the experience more stable for everyone already exploring Afterdepth.Important note: unfortunately, this update will invalidate your previous save. I want to avoid that as much as possible going forward; I know it’s frustrating, and I appreciate everyone’s understanding. If you have questions, I’m here to help. FixesCrash when picking up the lantern — some players reported this; I found where it happened and fixed it.LocalizationAdjustments for missing German translation warnings.GameplayAim…
- Update 0.1.3 — Inventory, refinery & hotbar - 29 March 2026
Afterdepth — Update 0.1.3Thanks for playing. This update adds more ways to grow your loadout, tightens the refinery and breathing gear, and fixes a few annoying inventory bugs. What’s newBigger quick-use bar — Your hotbar can grow from 4 slots up to 8. Craft carry bags at the crafting table, then use each bag in order to unlock the next slot. Your progress is saved.Refinery upgrades — The refinery can be upgraded for more processing power. There’s a fuel system, a clearer layout that changes with your upgrade level, and small visual touches (fire and light while it’s running).Better oxygen tanks — New tank tiers with longer use time, available through crafting. Descriptions are clearer about how long each tank lasts.Easier item moves — Move items one at a time or everything at once between your bar, storage, and refinery where the game allows it.Drop items on the ground — Hold the use i…
