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Steam News27 March 20263mo ago

Building the Overworld + Playtest Insights

Hello there, Glintseekers! Some development updates: Basalt Biome introduced New hammers - more playstyle variety More gems - more builds & combinations ㅤㅤ Steam post image Implementing feedback from the last playtest:

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  • Maps
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedHello there, Glintseekers!Basalt Biome introduced
addedHello there, Glintseekers!New hammers - more playstyle variety
addedHello there, Glintseekers!Implementing feedback from the last playtest: - Filling the overworld with more content - Increased movement speed (new running Boots) - Overworld has been compressed to improve pacing - You can now switch between different storages with one click - Removed lots of bugs - and much more!
addedHello there, Glintseekers!Welcome Felix! Our new intern has already been busy expanding the eastern overworld with pixel art and even implemented a new enemy
addedHello there, Glintseekers!One more thing: We’ve just launched our Half Soup Labs Patreon and wanted to share it with you! On our Patreon, you’ll find different tiers for those who would like to (and can afford to) support the development of Glintseeker Island. Joining is completely optional. Your support, interest and feedback already mean a lot to us.

Glintseeker Island changes

addedBasalt Biome introduced
addedNew hammers - more playstyle variety
addedImplementing feedback from the last playtest: - Filling the overworld with more content - Increased movement speed (new running Boots) - Overworld has been compressed to improve pacing - You can now switch between different storages with one click - Removed lots of bugs - and much more!
addedWelcome Felix! Our new intern has already been busy expanding the eastern overworld with pixel art and even implemented a new enemy
addedOne more thing: We’ve just launched our Half Soup Labs Patreon and wanted to share it with you! On our Patreon, you’ll find different tiers for those who would like to (and can afford to) support the development of Glintseeker Island. Joining is completely optional. Your support, interest and feedback already mean a lot to us.

Hello there, Glintseekers!

Some development updates:

  • Basalt Biome introduced

  • New hammers - more playstyle variety

  • More gems - more builds & combinations

ㅤㅤ Steam post image

  • Implementing feedback from the last playtest:

    - Filling the overworld with more content

    - Increased movement speed (new running Boots)

    - Overworld has been compressed to improve pacing

    - You can now switch between different storages with one click

    - Removed lots of bugs

    - and much more!

ㅤㅤ Steam post image

  • Welcome Felix! Our new intern has already been busy expanding the eastern overworld with pixel art and even implemented a new enemy

Playtest facts:

  • 12,424 people requested access

  • 1,392 friend invites sent

  • 8,738 lifetime unique players

  • 2h 45m median playtime

  • 174 players spent 20+ hours in the game (thats crazy 👀)

The next playtest will be a closed playtest. We’ll share updates once we're ready.

One more thing: We’ve just launched our Half Soup Labs Patreon and wanted to share it with you! On our Patreon, you’ll find different tiers for those who would like to (and can afford to) support the development of Glintseeker Island. Joining is completely optional. Your support, interest and feedback already mean a lot to us.

Thank you! ♥️

Your Half Soup Team 🍜

David, Davis and Jones

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Steam News / 27 March 2026

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