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Steam News28 February 20264mo ago

Preparing Big Update 0.3 Before Full Release 1.0

As we move closer to the full release of 1.0, we’ve decided to introduce one final major milestone update: Big Update 0.3. While our initial plan was to focus entirely on 1.

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What changed

0 fixes2 additions7 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Compatibility
changedWhile our initial plan was to focus entirely on 1.0 without additional large updates, development over the past months made it clear that certain core systems needed to be reworked properly before the final release. Rather than delaying improvements, we chose to integrate them now as a substantial update.
changedWhat’s Coming in 0.3This update includes major improvements and structural adjustments, especially to Eldergrove :
changedWhat’s Coming in 0.3Reworked mineral distribution across the world
addedWhat’s Coming in 0.3New land areas added to Eldergrove
changedWhat’s Coming in 0.3Rebalanced slime distribution
addedWhat’s Coming in 0.3Many new creatures were introduced to Eldergrove

Abyss: New Dawn changes

changedWhile our initial plan was to focus entirely on 1.0 without additional large updates, development over the past months made it clear that certain core systems needed to be reworked properly before the final release. Rather than delaying improvements, we chose to integrate them now as a substantial update.
changedThis update includes major improvements and structural adjustments, especially to Eldergrove :
changedReworked mineral distribution across the world
addedNew land areas added to Eldergrove
changedRebalanced slime distribution

As we move closer to the full release of 1.0, we’ve decided to introduce one final major milestone update: Big Update 0.3.

While our initial plan was to focus entirely on 1.0 without additional large updates, development over the past months made it clear that certain core systems needed to be reworked properly before the final release. Rather than delaying improvements, we chose to integrate them now as a substantial update.

With the upcoming Spring Sale, this also felt like the right moment to bring meaningful changes to the game.

What’s Coming in 0.3

This update includes major improvements and structural adjustments, especially to Eldergrove:

  • Reworked mineral distribution across the world

  • New land areas added to Eldergrove

  • Rebalanced slime distribution

  • Many new creatures were introduced to Eldergrove

Design Goal

Our goal is to make Eldergrove feel more alive and dynamic. It should become a meaningful preparation layer - a place where players can properly build strength before descending deeper into the Abyss.

Because of this direction, many important resources and gameplay elements will now appear in Eldergrove.

Additional Improvements

  • Enhanced Steam Deck compatibility

  • Various balance adjustments and bug fixes

Full patch notes will be published once the update is ready for release.

Estimated release date: March 20

Thank you for continuing this journey with us. We’re getting closer.

Source

Steam News / 28 February 2026

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