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Steam News10 January 20265mo ago

Fixing Quality of Life Issues and Bug Fixes

Game Update Hey all, thanks for playing Kinsfolk, leaving reviews and giving feedback, because of that I managed to address the problems you reported.

In this update4

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What changed

3 fixes2 additions2 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
addedQuality of Life IssuesAdded a Content Notice on the Steam page that the game deals with grief and loss
addedQuality of Life IssuesThe nightmare level now has a bit brighter stars to help you navigate when the torch goes out
changedQuality of Life IssuesAdjusted the lighting in certain areas like the initial house to make it easier to navigate
removedQuality of Life IssuesMade the jumping puzzle in the climbing level less frustrating (removed trees that block views and made it easier)
changedQuality of Life IssuesMade tooltips easier to read, especially on certain backgrounds like snow
fixedBug FixesFixed the footsteps not registering on snow level

Kinsfolk changes

addedAdded a Content Notice on the Steam page that the game deals with grief and loss
addedThe nightmare level now has a bit brighter stars to help you navigate when the torch goes out
changedAdjusted the lighting in certain areas like the initial house to make it easier to navigate
removedMade the jumping puzzle in the climbing level less frustrating (removed trees that block views and made it easier)
changedMade tooltips easier to read, especially on certain backgrounds like snow

Game Update

Hey all, thanks for playing Kinsfolk, leaving reviews and giving feedback, because of that I managed to address the problems you reported.

In no particular order they are:

Quality of Life Issues

  • Added a Content Notice on the Steam page that the game deals with grief and loss

  • The nightmare level now has a bit brighter stars to help you navigate when the torch goes out

  • Adjusted the lighting in certain areas like the initial house to make it easier to navigate

  • Made the jumping puzzle in the climbing level less frustrating (removed trees that block views and made it easier)

  • Made tooltips easier to read, especially on certain backgrounds like snow

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the footsteps not registering on snow level

  • Fixed several issues with blocking volumes (invisible walls) across a few levels that people reported

  • Fixed missing river SFX in the farm story

Closing Remarks

Thanks to everyone reporting issues and giving feedback to make the game better.

Cheers,

Vinko

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Steam News / 10 January 2026

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