⛏️ Major Update – New Mechanics, Mining Rework & Many Fixes

⛏️ Dig For Riches – Major Update

Dig For Riches is currently in Early Access and we are actively continuing development.

Our goal is to turn the game into a larger and more replayable mining adventure with new maps, biomes and systems in the future.

This update introduces new mechanics, gameplay improvements, balance changes and many bug fixes.

🆕 New Mechanics & Systems

🧲 Wheelbarrow Vacuum Auto Pickup

A new feature has been added:

Wheelbarrow Vacuum Auto Pickup

When this upgrade is unlocked:

• Items within 5 meters will automatically be pulled in while pushing the wheelbarrow

• Items are collected gradually until the wheelbarrow inventory is full

You no longer need to pick up every item manually.

⛏️ Mining System Reworked

The mining system has been significantly improved.

Now:

• All ores can be broken in a single hit

• Your pickaxe level increases the money you earn

• Every ore break gives bonus rewards

• Higher pickaxe levels increase your income

This change makes mining faster, smoother and more satisfying.

🗺️ Map Selection System

A Map Selection screen has been added in preparation for future updates.

Currently 1 map is available, but new maps and biomes will be added in upcoming updates.

🎮 New Gameplay Indicators

To make the game easier to understand for players, new visual indicators and icons were added.

These indicators help players understand when they should:

• Rest or sleep

• Use the bench press

• Pick up or use keys

💣 Dynamite Buff

Based on player feedback, dynamite felt too weak.

💥 Dynamite explosion power increased by 200%.

It now destroys a much larger area.

📦 Starting Stack Increased

Starting stack amounts were increased.

Items affected:

• Energy Drink

• Dynamite

• Lamp

Starting stack increased from 2 → 4

Stack upgrades now create a much bigger impact.

⚖️ Economy & Balance Changes

Several balance adjustments were made:

• Upgrade prices updated

• Purchase costs rebalanced

• Progression improvements

🛠️ Wheelbarrow Recall Feature

Wheelbarrows no longer automatically return when the player respawns.

A new option was added to the ESC Pause Menu:

🔁 Return Wheelbarrow

This allows you to safely return the wheelbarrow to its starting location.

🌏 New Language

Added new language support:

🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

🐞 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed some ores that could not be collected

• Fixed ores spawning inside each other

• Fixed several sound issues

• Fixed map related problems

• Fixed purchase system bugs

If you encounter any new issues after this update, please let us know.

🔧 Future Updates

This update also includes groundwork for future content.

Planned features include:

• New maps

• New biomes

• Larger exploration areas

• New gameplay mechanics

💬 Feedback

Your feedback is extremely important during Early Access.

If you encounter bugs or issues, please report them.

⛏️ Thank you for playing and supporting Dig For Riches!