Hearth and Hamlet

Hello everybody! Today's announcement is short and sweet - but something we know that many of you are eager for.We're happy to announce that the wait is almost over - Hearth and Hamlet launches August 19th 2026!Mark your calendars, folks! We're super excited, and we'll be sharing more about the game - as well as some updated trailers - as we approach that date.so, that's the big news! Wishlist now to make sure you don't miss the date - and, well, we'll be seeing you in a little over 6 weeks from now for full release.

Hey folks! First of all, thank you so much for all of your feedback on the demo. We've got the patch notes for the updated Next Fest demo build here for you.Important Notice: Save Game Compatibility This update includes extensive backend changes to make the game more robust and flexible for full development. As a result, older save files are no longer compatible.We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding as we build toward the full release.New Features & ContentSlightly extended gameplay with additional progression and contentSeveral new buildings can now be unlockedGold resource access has been unlocked1 additional main story quest is now availableSeveral new research options have been addedNew Advisor research, providing extra quality-of-life improvements (unlocked in the Leader’s Hut / Manor)Balance ChangesWorker quantities have been adjusted for improved pacing and gameplay feelMany research rewards have been rebalancedCombat has been rebalancedBug FixesDozens of small visual bugs have been fixed across the gameAudio system has been overhauled — different sound categories (music, sound effects, UI sounds, etc.) can now be adjusted independentlyUI & Quality of Life ImprovementsUI Scaling – Full UI scaling support has been added. You can now set scaling to Automatic or manually adjust it in the Options menu (ideal for different resolutions and Steam Deck)Added an option to hide helper arrowsUpdated resolution options to be more robust and reliableAdded a new tutorial tip to better explain key game features and buttonsAdjusted zoom and game size specifically for 4K screens for better visibility and readabilityHide UI - You can hide the ui with Shift + F11Technical & StabilityAdded multiple launch options / command-line arguments to help players experiencing crashesLarge number of code improvements to increase stability and flexibility for ongoing full-game developmentLocalizationAdded support for Traditional Chinese and KoreanThi...

We couldn't be more thrilled - and you're the ones to thank! Hearth and Hamlet just hit 70,000 wishlists! Thank you everybody for making this happen - and we've got some exciting news to share!We're Joining Steam Next Fest!Hearth and Hamlet will be part of Steam Next Fest, June 15 - June 22, 2026And, alongside it - we're releasing a small (very small - we're fully focused on finishing up the final game!) update to celebrate. But, it'll be your first taste of that much-coveted resource.... Gold.Haven't Wishlisted Yet?Now's the perfect time! Every wishlist helps us a ton, and we appreciate them all.Hit that Wishlist button and you'll get an email the second our Next Fest demo goes live. Again, it helps us out massively, so you'd be doing us a huge favor.In the meantime - feel free to drop into our Discord for a chat!Thank you again for getting us here. Onwards to Next Fest!