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How To Grow a Black Hole - Patch 1.0.2
Startup, Display Settings Memory, and Graphics Compatibility Thank you for the continued bug reports and startup feedback. This minor update focuses on improving desktop launch reliability, making startup progress clear…
Patch notes9 changesFixCompatibility - How To Grow a Black Hole
The Much Much Needed Update
Performance, Display, and Upgrade Clarity Patch Thank you to everyone who has been helping find bugs and diagnose issues. This patch covers a lot of widely reported problems, and the game should now be much more perform…
Event19 changesFixPerformance - How To Grow a Black Hole
Post-launch Recap and Response
Hey everyone, First off, thank you. The game has grown way beyond what I ever expected, and everyone who has purchased it has genuinely helped make one of my dreams come true. Seeing people play something I made has bee…
Patch notes9 changesFixUI/audio - How To Grow a Black Hole
Release Update
The Game Is Out!!! The game is finally out, and I am beyond excited for everyone to get their hands on it. I am also a little nervous, of course. This has been a huge journey, and seeing the game reach this point still…
Patch notes21 changesFixGameplay - How To Grow a Black Hole
Next Fest is over!
Hello everyone! First off, I just want to say that this past week has easily been one of the most exciting weeks of my life. I’ve always wanted to create games. Over the past few years, I’ve been working a lot, learning…
Announcement - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Update
Fixed Fixed an issue where feed sources "X AE required to unlock" would not update unless the user interacted with the game. Fixed an issue where the info cards on upgrades would not update until the user hovered off an…
Patch notes6 changesFixGameplay - How To Grow a Black Hole
8000 WISHLISTS!!!!
Today we hit 8000 wishlists and climbing! Thank you so much to everyone who has wishlisted the game, played the demo, filled out the survey, or shared feedback. I genuinely never expected this game to get this much atte…
Patch notes2 changesGameplayUI/audio - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Update
Added Added the option to skip the collapse sequence by holding LMB. Tweaked Tweaked the survey to include a new question regarding purchasing the game. Fixed Fixed bug that caused the game to create ghost duplicate whi…
Patch notes3 changesFixGameplay - How To Grow a Black Hole
The Much Needed Update
Beautiful Celestial Beings! Thank you to everyone around the world who has been completing the survey. The feedback has been astonishing, insightful, and extremely motivating. You guys are amazing. This update focuses o…
Patch notes10 changesFixUI/audio - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Update
Tweaked Reworked the collapse sequence visuals. Improved performance significantly during heavy particle load, collapses, and UI overlays. Fixed Fixed an issue where the accretion disk could reset or disappear during co…
Patch notes4 changesFixGameplay - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Launches June 23rd!
I’m excited to officially announce that How To Grow a Black Hole will release on June 23rd, 2026. The game will launch on Steam for $3.99 USD. Release Details Release Date: June 23rd, 2026 Launch Time: 10:00 AM PDT Plat…
Patch notes7 changesBalanceGameplay - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Demo - Out Now!
The demo for How To Grow a Black Hole is officially available now on Steam. Jump in, start growing your black hole, and see how far you can push the limits before everything spirals out of control. Play the Demo The dem…
Patch notes2 changesGameplayBalance - How To Grow a Black Hole
The Big Hud Update
Added Added frost-style panels across the top bar, feed and upgrade rails, and the bottom dock. Added a starfield backdrop on the research screen, plus a grid layout and a Curvature balance readout in the corner. Resear…
Patch notes13 changesGameplayBalance - How To Grow a Black Hole
How To Grow a Black Hole Update
Added Added a larger, scrollable Patch Notes view that can be opened from Settings. Added company splash music support at launch. Added a new splash sequence that fades from stars into warp speed, then reveals the black…
Patch notes14 changesFixGameplay
