Hearth and Hamlet

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!

Thank you for playing our demo!!Since the Hearth and Hamlet demo launched on April 20th during Steam Medieval Fest, we’ve been completely blown away by the love and attention you’ve shown the game.From all of us on the team: thank you. Truly.Seeing so many of you jump into the demo, build your villages, share your thoughts, and spread the word has meant the world to us. We poured a lot of care into Hearth and Hamlet, and watching players connect with it in this has been exciting to say the least.What's happening nowWe're eagerly reading your comments, impressions, suggestions, and bug reports, and we're using them to make the game even better. If you’ve already played, we’d love for you to keep sharing your thoughts with us. Tell us what you enjoyed, what you’d like to see improved, and what you want from the full version.And if you haven’t wishlisted Hearth and Hamlet yet, please consider doing so. It helps support the game in a big way and keeps you up to date as we move forward.Thank you again for playing and enjoying Hearth and Hamlet - we'll be in touch soon with some big news around a release date, and our plans for the June Next Fest. Excited to share more with all of you!