Nightwater Patch Tracker: What Each Update Changed
Type an item, building, minigame or mechanic and see every patch that changed it, with the date and the pages that cover it.
Patch notes pile up fast: Nightwater had four hotfixes in its first week alone. This page turns every developer announcement into one searchable list, one row per change, with the version, the date and the guide pages that were updated because of it. The rows are the same summaries that appear on the Updates page; they are written in plain words rather than copied from the notes, so a search for a building's current name also finds the patch that renamed it.
Searching narrows the list as you type. Leave the box empty to see everything, newest patch first. If a change you remember is missing, the Updates page links to the original post on Steam for every version.
| Patch | Date | What changed | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor fixes (1.0.13) | Patch 1.0.13 fixes the infinity pipe item transfer bug, so automated item flows no longer get stuck or duplicated. | All Boon Locations and Effects, Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Buildings and Automation | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.13) | Chili is buffed and Pineapple is slightly nerfed, which changes their relative value in cooking or selling. | All Boon Locations and Effects, Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Buildings and Automation | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.13) | The Infinity upgrade in the oasis minigame now grants more gold, making that upgrade more worthwhile. | All Boon Locations and Effects, Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Buildings and Automation | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.13) | Several bugs are fixed: craft/building corruption after achievements, endings missing in the cave table, oasis multiplier going negative, boons resetting on load, and Data Rush infinity upgrades not working. | All Boon Locations and Effects, Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Buildings and Automation | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.12) | Patch 1.0.12 fixes the Memory Chest and Lumina Chest, so those containers now work as intended. | All Memory Locations (Complete) for Nightwater, Mine Minigame: Finding Gold Dust and Runes, Volcano Minigame: Tracks, Abilities, and Rewards | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.12) | Dusk Gold now appears higher in the mine, making it easier to find early. | All Memory Locations (Complete) for Nightwater, Mine Minigame: Finding Gold Dust and Runes, Volcano Minigame: Tracks, Abilities, and Rewards | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.12) | Track 4 in the volcano minigame is made easier, reducing its difficulty. | All Memory Locations (Complete) for Nightwater, Mine Minigame: Finding Gold Dust and Runes, Volcano Minigame: Tracks, Abilities, and Rewards | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.12) | The permanent movement speed text in the woods minigame is fixed, so it now displays correctly. | All Memory Locations (Complete) for Nightwater, Mine Minigame: Finding Gold Dust and Runes, Volcano Minigame: Tracks, Abilities, and Rewards | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.11) | The Alloy Forge is renamed to Simple Metal Smeltery, so the building name in menus and guides changes. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.11) | After leaving Minigame 1 (Dark Thicket), you now look directly at the minigame entrance, saving a step. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.11) | Fuel quotas for Minigame 4 are reduced, meaning you need less fuel to run it. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.11) | Progression speed for Minigame 5 is doubled, so you advance twice as fast there. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.10) | Oasis Minigame spelling and icons are fixed, so the minigame now displays correctly. | Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.10) | The Primary Only Upgrade no longer gives Stone, so it now works as intended. | Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Minor fixes (1.0.10) | The Gauntlet Data Rush part is reworked to be easier, reducing its difficulty. | Oasis Minigame: Boons, Memories, and Upgrades, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Nightwater is OUT!!! | Nightwater is now officially released on Steam. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Nightwater is OUT!!! | The game is available to purchase and play for everyone. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Nightwater is OUT!!! | This marks the end of the demo and playtest periods. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Release date reveal | Nightwater is scheduled to launch on September 18, with release times of 08:00 PDT, 11:00 EDT, 16:00 BST, 17:00 CEST, and 00:00 JST on September 19. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Release date reveal | The developer asks players to wishlist the game before release to not miss it. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Release date reveal | Release time is staggered across time zones, so players in Japan get it on September 19. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest & Publisher Announcement | Nightwater will be featured in Steam's Next Fest for June 2026, taking place from June 15 to 22. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest & Publisher Announcement | The game is now published by Irox Games, an independent studio in Munich, Germany. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest & Publisher Announcement | The partnership provides more support and better reach for the game. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest & Publisher Announcement | Development continues as planned, with the demo available for feedback. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest Announcement & Incremental Dev Friends! | Nightwater will be in Steam Next Fest June 2026, from June 15 to June 22. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest Announcement & Incremental Dev Friends! | Before Next Fest, the demo is getting a small patch to correct spelling and localization errors. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest Announcement & Incremental Dev Friends! | The developer recommends other incremental games: IGTAP, Kin and Conquest, and Fleshborn. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Steam Next Fest Announcement & Incremental Dev Friends! | These games are from other developers and are not affiliated with Nightwater. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| The Nightwater Demo is Out Now! | The Nightwater demo is now available on Steam. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| The Nightwater Demo is Out Now! | The demo includes the full first biome, the first minigame in full, and a preview of the second biome and minigame. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| The Nightwater Demo is Out Now! | The demo takes roughly an hour to complete, or about four hours if you thoroughly explore everything. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| The Nightwater Demo is Out Now! | Feedback can be given via Discord or the Feedback Form. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Demo Release Date - May 8, 2026 | The demo releases on May 8, 2026. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Demo Release Date - May 8, 2026 | The demo includes the first area, 'The Woods,' with all milestone items and unlocks, and the first minigame 'Dark Thicket' with full progression. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Demo Release Date - May 8, 2026 | You can briefly explore the Mountains biome and its minigame, but milestone items there cannot be unlocked. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Demo Release Date - May 8, 2026 | Bugs and localization issues can be reported on the Discord server. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| End of Playtest | The first Nightwater playtest ends today. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Resources and Milestones Reference | |
| End of Playtest | The next version will include bug fixes, better controller support, and all boxes having inputs and outputs. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Resources and Milestones Reference | |
| End of Playtest | Mechanics will be better explained, pacing improved, permanent upgrades cheaper, and less grinding with faster rewards. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Resources and Milestones Reference | |
| End of Playtest | The overworld will have more interactables, more graphics/gameplay options, and improved resource meshes. | Buildings and Automation, Nightwater Resources and Milestones Reference | |
| Nightwater Official Playtest | Nightwater's first public Steam playtest has arrived. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Nightwater Official Playtest | The test focuses on validating the core loop and pacing. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Nightwater Official Playtest | You can check out the opening two biomes and play the initial minigame 'Dark Thicket'. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Nightwater Official Playtest | The content runs to roughly 60–90 minutes in total, or around 4 hours if you fully explore, and the playtest ends on 09.03.2026 at 18:00 CET. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips, Nightwater Biomes and Island Expansion Reference, Nightwater Minigames Overview | |
| Nightwater looks like a curious blend of secrets, exploration, crafting and automation | An article on GamingOnLinux describes Nightwater as an open world exploration game with crafting and automation. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Nightwater looks like a curious blend of secrets, exploration, crafting and automation | The article highlights the game's blend of secrets, exploration, crafting, and automation. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips | |
| Nightwater looks like a curious blend of secrets, exploration, crafting and automation | This is a press mention, not a developer post, but it provides an external perspective. | Nightwater Getting Started Guide: First Steps and Tips |
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