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Steam News2 August 202618d ago

Patch 1

HootBox – Patch 1 is Live! Dear little owls, Patch 1 for HootBox is now online! This update introduces new mechanics, improves several aspects of gameplay, and fixes a number of issues reported by the community.

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  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
addedHootBox – Patch 1 is Live!Dear little owls, Patch 1 for HootBox is now online! This update introduces new mechanics, improves several aspects of gameplay, and fixes a number of issues reported by the community. It’s the first step in a journey of continuous growth (or downward spiral) that will accompany your climb through the game.
addedNew FeaturesMushroom Transfer System: Introduced the mushroom transfer system for the Monster Disc.
addedNew FeaturesHealth Bar: Added the Monster Disc’s health bar to the inventory.
addedGameplay & BalancingSpace Rain: Introduced space rain triggered by boxes impacting waves.
changedGameplay & BalancingReworked Drop Damage: Overhauled the damage system for drops.
changedGameplay & BalancingDisc AI & Throwing: Improved Monster Disc AI and throw management.

HootBox changes

addedDear little owls, Patch 1 for HootBox is now online! This update introduces new mechanics, improves several aspects of gameplay, and fixes a number of issues reported by the community. It’s the first step in a journey of continuous growth (or downward spiral) that will accompany your climb through the game.
addedMushroom Transfer System: Introduced the mushroom transfer system for the Monster Disc.
addedHealth Bar: Added the Monster Disc’s health bar to the inventory.
addedSpace Rain: Introduced space rain triggered by boxes impacting waves.
changedReworked Drop Damage: Overhauled the damage system for drops.

HootBox – Patch 1 is Live!

Dear little owls, Patch 1 for HootBox is now online! This update introduces new mechanics, improves several aspects of gameplay, and fixes a number of issues reported by the community. It’s the first step in a journey of continuous growth (or downward spiral) that will accompany your climb through the game.

New Features

  • Mushroom Transfer SystemIntroduced the mushroom transfer system for the Monster Disc.
  • Health BarAdded the Monster Disc’s health bar to the inventory.

  • Smarter Dodging: The Monster Disc now dodges drops whenever possible.

  • Variable XP: Mushrooms now provide variable experience based on the height reached.

  • The Cosmic Sea: The Cosmic Sea now destroys swallowed boxes and can be pushed back through player actions.

Gameplay & Balancing

  • Space RainIntroduced space rain triggered by boxes impacting waves.

  • Reworked Drop Damage: Overhauled the damage system for drops.

  • Disc AI & ThrowingImproved Monster Disc AI and throw management.
  • Hand SpeedReduced the Hand’s speed for a more stable balance.

  • Smile Fix: The Smile now correctly ignores boxes thrown by the Monster Disc.

Audio & Visuals

  • Sights & SoundsAdded new visual and sound effects for explosions, waves, impacts, and attacks.

  • Visual Damage: The Monster Disc now displays visual damage based on its remaining health.

Interface

  • Pause Options: Settings are now accessible directly from the pause menu.

  • Ultrawide SupportAdded support for ultrawide monitors (for those with ridiculously wide screens).

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

  • Steam AchievementFixed an issue preventing the "Catch 5 Monsters" Steam achievement from unlocking.
  • Audio TransitionsFixed music transitions between screens.
  • Isometric NavigationCorrected various navigation issues in isometric mode.
  • PerformanceReduced memory usage and improved performance across several systems (hopefully).

Thank you for all your support and the amazing reviews. I honestly have no idea how to continue development from here, and I just hope I don't break anything. I keep asking myself what the point of all this even is.

OvO

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Steam News / 2 August 2026

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