When was The Sapling last updated on Steam?

The last update for The Sapling on Steam (patch note or public build) was on May 16, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 18, 2026.

How long has The Sapling been in Early Access?

The Sapling entered Steam Early Access on Dec 12, 2019 and has been in Early Access for 6 years 10 months (2506 days).

Will The Sapling leave Early Access?

The developer (Wessel Stoop) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.

Steam AppID #997380·Developer: Wessel Stoop·Publisher: Wessel Stoop

Is The Sapling Abandoned?

The Sapling is a simulation game where you design your own plants, animals, algae and fungi, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!

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ActiveActivity Score: 71 / 100

Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Developer? Correct this page

Active — last developer post 5 days ago (Oct 18, 2026).

In Early Access

6 years 10 months

Since Dec 12, 2019

Current Players

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Steam concurrent (no key)

Last Update

May 16, 2026

Patch or public build (lastShipAt)

Last developer post

Oct 18, 2026

Community announcement feed

Last Build Update

Not recorded

via steamcmd.net

Updates (Last 12m)

5 patches · 8 posts

Past 365 days

Steam Reviews

Positive (89%)

1,956 reviews

Why This Status? (Deterministic Signal Audit)

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Build timestamp via Steam PICS is unavailable; evaluated using official Steam announcements.
Developer posted an announcement 4 days ago (Oct 18, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-10-18
Last patch or build update was 159 days ago (May 16, 2026).Signal Date: 2026-05-16

36-Month Update Cadence Timeline

Monthly shipped patches vs. developer community posts for The Sapling (UTC)

Patches (5)Dev Posts (3)

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Recent Official Developer Announcements

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Oct 18, 2026

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The Sapling devlog returns with season 6

Jun 30, 2026

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The stream is almost halfway! Watch together with the dev in 2 hours

Jun 25, 2026

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Wright-2b is live!

May 16, 2026Patchnotes

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Patch v13.71

Apr 7, 2026Patchnotes

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Patch v13.57

Mar 17, 2026Patchnotes

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Patch v13.52

Mar 7, 2026Patchnotes

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Patch v13.49

Feb 24, 2026Patchnotes

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Patch v13.46

Is The Sapling still being developed?

The Sapling’s last public Steam update was May 16, 2026. The developer’s latest Steam post was on Oct 18, 2026 (announcement). To judge for yourself, see How to tell if an Early Access game is abandoned.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Sapling

Is The Sapling abandoned?: Based on public Steam records, The Sapling's last default-branch update was May 16, 2026. Our status only measures public Steam activity, not private development.
When was The Sapling last updated on Steam?: The last update for The Sapling on Steam (patch note or public build) was on May 16, 2026. The most recent developer announcement was posted on Oct 18, 2026.
How long has The Sapling been in Early Access?: The Sapling entered Steam Early Access on Dec 12, 2019 and has been in Early Access for 6 years 10 months (2506 days).
Will The Sapling leave Early Access?: The developer (Wessel Stoop) hasn't announced a confirmed 1.0 graduation date via structured Steam store metadata. Check the latest community announcements below for roadmap milestones.