When was Core Keeper last updated on Steam?

The last update for Core Keeper on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 9, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.

How long has Core Keeper been in Early Access?

Core Keeper entered Steam Early Access on Mar 8, 2022 and left Early Access for 1.0 on Aug 27, 2024, spending 2 years 5 months in Early Access.

Will Core Keeper leave Early Access?

Core Keeper already left Steam Early Access on Aug 27, 2024.

Steam AppID #1621690·Developer: Pugstorm·Publisher: Fireshine Games, bilibili

Is Core Keeper Abandoned?

Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

Left Early Access (1.0)Activity Score: 89 / 100

Last checked: Oct 24, 2026 (UTC)

Developer? Correct this page

Left Early Access on Aug 27, 2024 — updated 8 times since 1.0. Last update: Oct 9, 2026.

EA Duration

2 years 5 months

Since Mar 8, 2022

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

Oct 9, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 9, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Not recorded

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Updates (Last 12m)

8 patches · 10 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Positive (92%)

50,907 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Build timestamp via Steam PICS is unavailable; evaluated using official Steam announcements.
Graduated from Early Access to 1.0 release on Aug 27, 2024.Signal Date: 2024-08-27
Updated 8 times since 1.0 release.

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for Core Keeper (UTC)

Patches (8)Dev Posts (2)

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Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Oct 9, 2026Patchnotes

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CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix

CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that would prevent Steam Free Weekend players from entering a world.

Oct 8, 2026

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Core Keeper’s Free Weekend – Your Adventure Starts Here!

Grab your pickaxes and get ready for a Free Weekend filled with exploration, base building, boss battles, farming, fishing, magic, and secrets to uncover! Howdy, new Explorers, and welcome to the underground. We’re so excited for you to experience Core Keeper in our very first Steam Free Weekend sin

Oct 7, 2026Patchnotes

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1.3.0.5 - Stability Patch

1.3.0.5 - Stability Patch Modding Water painted in the ModSDK's custom scene editor now uses its in-game color, making it easier to tell water types apart. Tiles without an icon in the ModSDK's custom scene editor now get a button preview generated from their tileset sprite sheet instead of an empty

Sep 30, 2026

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Community Wrap-Up - September 2026

Happy autumn, Explorers 🍂 We hope you're loving our latest update, Riders of the Underground! September has been a busy month for us, but we're so excited to be able to share all our hard work with you and we're very grateful for all the wonderful feedback you've been giving us. So, without further

Sep 30, 2026Patchnotes

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1.3.0.4 - Hotfix

1.3.0.4 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed spike traps, drills and certain other hazards not dealing damage. Fixed some traps and other continuous damage sources having a short delay before doing their first damage tick.

Sep 29, 2026Patchnotes

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1.3.0.3 - Stability Patch

1.3.0.3 - Stability Patch Gameplay Mounts are no longer permanently removed when attacked by bosses. Game Balance Increased the figurine drop chance for Void Caveling, Void Caveling Shaman, and Void Caveling Brute. Modding Increased the ghost component cap from 256 to 512. Made necessary runtime cha

Sep 22, 2026Patchnotes

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CK 1.3.0.2 - Hotfix

CK 1.3.0.2 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where drills would cause damage on the first game tick after receiving power. This broke some circuitry builds that rely on drills for item sorting.

Sep 21, 2026Patchnotes

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Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update, Riders of the Underground, is LIVE!

We’ve just reached the first stop on the Road to the Maw, which means it’s time to saddle up and head on out in Riders of the Underground! This major content update brings some exciting new features to the ancient and mysterious world of Core Keeper, including all-new ways to explore. Find out more

Sep 21, 2026Patchnotes

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1.3.0.1 Major Update - Riders of the Underground

1.3.0.1 Major Update - Riders of the Underground Gameplay New sub-biome: Moss - Found in the Forgotten Ruins biome. New cattle: Orex - Found in the Moss sub-biome. All cattle can now be turned into mounts by using the following new items on them: Saddle Racing Saddle Minions now persist indefinitely

Sep 10, 2026Patchnotes

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Riders of the Underground – Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update is Coming September 21st

Giddy up, Explorers 🤠 Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update, Riders of the Underground, is coming on September 21st! We’re so excited to be bringing you an update with a whole host of new features and content that you’ll be able to enjoy across all stages of your underground adventure. From all-new ways to trav

Is Core Keeper still being developed?

Core Keeper’s last public Steam update was Oct 9, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 9, 2026 (patch notes). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About Core Keeper

Is Core Keeper abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, Core Keeper's last default-branch update was Oct 9, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was Core Keeper last updated on Steam?: The last update for Core Keeper on Steam (patch note or public build) was on Oct 9, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 9, 2026.
How long has Core Keeper been in Early Access?: Core Keeper entered Steam Early Access on Mar 8, 2022 and left Early Access for 1.0 on Aug 27, 2024, spending 2 years 5 months in Early Access.
Will Core Keeper leave Early Access?: Core Keeper already left Steam Early Access on Aug 27, 2024.