Add file sync feature; update Load UI for manual add/delete/replace of save files Fix File Load issue when trying to load invalid file data
Fixed inventory wearable item bug which originally caused wearable items to have a large delay to visually appear Significantly improved dog stealth and escape mechanics while on slides within the Government District Fixed a bug that caused 21:9 ratio screens to have partially cl
Hello everyone! In our continuing quest to further improve Lost Paw's game experience, we've been hard at work polishing, improving, and enhancing the game from all angles. Now, with our canine's seal of approval, we return to you all presenting our latest additions to the game.
Hello everyone!
In our continuing quest to further improve Lost Paw's game experience, we've been hard at work polishing, improving, and enhancing the game from all angles. Now, with our canine's seal of approval, we return to you all presenting our latest additions to the game. Introducing update 1.1.0, with augmented Mission Icons, New crowd behaviors, and much more!
In an effort to add greater visual clarity, we've been working on an ongoing process to upgrade all of the HUD elements found within the game. One of our desired goals was to make it so that even at a glance, the player would be able to understand where interesting locations or important main quests were located on the map. Originally, this was all done via the Menu-Hub found within the game, but we've since determined that additional indicators would be more ideal, so that even without pressing anything, the players would always know where to go next if they were seeking a main quest reminder. To that end, we've added out-of-bounds mission markers, with a sample to show what it looks like in game!
Here is an example of the new out-of-bounds mission paw indicator for the Mini-Map
Continuing on our quest to improve various NPC actions, we've added in some new behaviors that crowds of people can exhibit when interacted with by the dog. Now, when messed around with, crowds will respond in more varied ways then ever before. We now present to you a humorous new addition involving some merry-go-round behavior from everyone's favorite dog.
Here is an example of a crowd becoming upset due to repeated canine shenanigans
More balance testing has been done in the later stages of the game, and it came to our attention that it would be quite helpful to have more ways to escape some of the harder enemies found within the world of Lost Paws. Thus, we racked our collective brains, and came to a solution. Whenever going to locations marked with graffiti or hiding spots, even if you were mid chase with some nasty enemies, remaining inside of those locations outside of their reach for long enough will cause your enemies to realize the folly of their actions, and grant you a chance to slink away unscathed. With this in mind, see this dumpster diving canine at work below!
Here is an example of our favorite canine making the Shadow Cabal give up
Fixed a bug where multiple Dog Lovers refused to wait their turn to pet the dog
Implemented several new ways to hide or escape enemies throughout the game
Added in new crowd NPC behavior when being repeatedly "trolled" by the player
Implemented out-of-bounds mission icons for the main quest-line
Added in a green glowing indicator when special world events occur
Improved controller navigation when roaming the Achievements Panel
Adjusted localization text for various inventory items and GUI elements
Told the dog-catcher he wasn't allowed to ever make exceptions to stealing items
Modified the sound of water effects to be louder in some areas and quieter in others
Changed the way DRS works to disallow for enemy re-spawns that transcend scenes
Fixed a few bugs involving unintended behavior with Inventory Items
And much much more!
Thanks for reading all about our 1.1.0 Update! We remain dedicated to polishing the game and giving this wayward dog every chance to shine among the stars, with even more upgrades to come in the future! Thanks once again for checking out this update and we'll see you in the next one!
Hello everyone! Following the end of the winter holiday, we've been hard at work preparing our next big round of improvements to the game. Introducing update 1.0.9, with a NSEW Compass, Special Event enhancements, and a few bug fixes! NSEW Compass for The World Map Throughout the
Hello everyone!
Following the end of the winter holiday, we've been hard at work preparing our next big round of improvements to the game. Introducing update 1.0.9, with a NSEW Compass, Special Event enhancements, and a few bug fixes!
Throughout the course of Lost Paws, many a friend or foe within the game gave reference to various locations, often using such terms as "Go north," or "Go bother someone else", and phrases to the like. To that end, we realized it would be helpful to directly show via the GUI just where exactly these directions were in relation to the game world. With this thought in mind, we set out to showcase such details on the world map, and the following results were born.
Here is an example of what The World Map looks like now with its newly added compass
Within the world of Lost Paws, there are various unusual incidents that can occur and alter the way you play. Scenarios like these happen most frequently in the Government District located within Doggo City. With an eye to furthering improving such events, we went about adding an additional degree of both variety and randomness to events like these to further add more unexpected moments in the game for our favorite canine.
Here is an example of a different path and spawn a certain saucer can take in the Government District
Since the introduction of our new trailer last December, we've been continuing to tweak and improve the benefits granted by using the brand new crafting items teasered back then. All three new crafting items have had their effects tuned and improved based on feedback we've received, as well as their visual effects enhanced.
Here is an example of the new "Overwatch Medicine" in action, boosting a friend's ammo
Added a NSEW Compass to the World Map to aid with navigation
Implemented two additional Points of Interest to map for exploration
Updated the localization for brand new Cat Trader and Shibu dialogue
Improved visual and buff effects for the 3 new crafting items
Adjusted localization text size for various inventory items and GUI elements
Added in 2 more pathing options for the UFO special event in-game
Tweaked the algorithm for item spawn rates and typed for balancing purposes
Added additional custom sounds to even more NPCs found within the game
Modified the NPC visuals to be more beach-centric in Ostrich Island
Told several static NPCs they had to stop sliding around when no one was looking
Fixed a bug involving several NPCs having incorrect decal settings
And several more!
Thanks for reading all about our 1.0.9 Update! We continue to make preparations for our next major update in version 1.1.0, where our courageous canine will see many improvements to the HUD and much more in the future. Thanks again for checking out this update and we'll see you in the next one!
Add direction indicator on World Map (N-S-E-W) Update Points of Interest on World Map Update Help & Rumor text for Cat Traders - include direction indication Update skills Fur Growth Elixir, Scarlet Tablet, Overwatch Medicine Add new UFO target locations & update item spa
Hello everyone! Though times may pass, and seasons change, our favorite canine returns once again. Presenting update 1.0.8, with a World Map Overhaul, many Sound Improvements, and a few bug fixes to boot! Enhanced World Map Our previous map, despite all its glory, ran into a prob
Hello everyone!
Though times may pass, and seasons change, our favorite canine returns once again. Presenting update 1.0.8, with a World Map Overhaul, many Sound Improvements, and a few bug fixes to boot!
Our previous map, despite all its glory, ran into a problem most disagreeable. This issue concerned barricades (and maybe a few misplaced happy little trees). It had come to our attention that the players yearned for greater visual clarity on their maps, and clearly our advanced GPS systems just weren't cutting it. So we went back to the drawing board, for the maps clearly needed to update for major obstructions along our wayward dog's journey, much like internet maps informing you of your impeding doom up ahead on a roadway.
Here is an example of what the World Map looks like now when you're starting out fresh-faced
Here is an example of what the World Map looks like now when you've unlocked many major pathways
Following our full release in November, it became clear that the local Cat Traders were collectively in on a shell game targeting all fluffy dogs! This was obviously unacceptable, and maybe a little unintentional, so we got to work ensuring fair economic play was occurring for animals of all shapes, sizes, and floof.
Cat Traders now no longer report incorrect size restraints on how much inventory you have left
Crowds now have many new sounds to respond to barks and bonks
Certain Quest Items now have a special sound added to them when acquired in game
Fixed a bug involving the loss of an important Quest Item due to some dubious selling habits
Made several archways in the Government District respect the laws of gravity better
Reduced a certain Green Bag's stealth skill in Beaver Town to make it easier to find
Fixed a door in the Government District that may have allowed you to fall into The Backrooms.
And several more!
Thanks for reading all about our new story on the Map & Sounds Overhaul! Going into a jolly winter time, our canine friend will be back with more surprises, and many more improvements planned on the horizon. Thanks again for checking the update and we'll see you in the next one!
Add new sounds for crowd responses to dog bark & bonk. Add custom sound for mansion card & cabal boss card pickup. Fix Ostrich Island warehouse key operation (cannot be traded or deleted until used). Adjust Beaver Town "baggie" trade item to make it easier to find.
World Map update to show mission barricades status Cat Trader UI Sell tab sync with Inventory UI Options UI audio slider adjustment for controller
Improved German Shepherd appearance in Main Menu and End-Scene Government District MegaStore both arches at parking lot appear to be slightly floating Government District Megastore had an interior door that had no collider Added modified license plate to crashed jeep near Beaver
Hi everyone! The best day for dog-based technology has finally arrived! Lost Paws 1.0 is now up and running with a new dog, a new island, a finished story, and so much more. Everyone here is so hyped to finally share the full experience with you all! To celebrate, the game will b
Hi everyone!
The best day for dog-based technology has finally arrived! Lost Paws 1.0 is now up and running with a new dog, a new island, a finished story, and so much more. Everyone here is so hyped to finally share the full experience with you all! To celebrate, the game will be 50% off during Animal Fest.
You can pick up the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2027590/Lost_Paws/
Let's get into the details!
Let's get started with a new star to the show! Our new dog can sit, pee, breathe fire, and cause mayhem with the best of them and look cool while doing it. The dog is fully compatible with every wearable and action in the game. As with the other dogs, this one is available from the dog selection panel when starting a new game.
Look who is ready for a big adventure:
This bold adventurer was chosen due to a mix of quality reasons as well as a desire to have different dog vibes. We do hope to add even more down the road so don't hesitate to mention your favorite breed it just might show up in the future!
Off to a tropical vacation! Ostrich Island is a brand new zone to explore in the game. Packed with new scenery, a new mini-map, and a massive ocean, this island was designed to feel welcoming and relaxing. That vibe is a little tricky though since the the toughest enemies also roam around. If things ever get too hot on the island, you'll have your very own safehouse too relax in with all the amenities a dog could want.
The island of a dog's dreams:
The goal with Ostrich Island was to give a change of pace as the story reaches its end, and we like to think that it certainly accomplishes that. Speaking of the story ending.....
Who really is causing all the mayhem to dog kind in this world? All will be revealed as the story for Lost Paws is now complete! For spoiler reasons, I won't go into much detail here just that you should expect faces new and old to show up as you prep to face the hardest challenge for all dog kind.
Wonder who lives here:
For those that want a little more detail, let's just say that steeling your dog to fight other worldly technology will be needed. The Metal Godfather awaits. Can your dog survival through it all?
Here are some other noteworthy things in this update:
Improved NPC interactions which now respond better when encountering the player
Enhanced story NPC interactions including reactions to attacks
Upgraded people spawners in Beaver town
Added a revamped map of the Lost Paws world
Improved stability for spawners and saves
Improved text localization
and much much more!
Thanks for reading! It has been wild 2 years since the first version of early access came out. Your feedback has been incredible and allowed us to come up with all the changes and plans we have made today. We can't wait to see what you all think. The journey doesn't end here. Current plans are to continue to support the game for the foreseeable future. You can check what we are thinking to work on next in our revamped road map. Hope you enjoy Animal Fest and the Lost Paws' 1.0 sale!
Here are some other noteworthy things in this update: Add a new dog to choose from Add Ostrich Island to the game Complete the game's story Changed barking behavior with all NPCs. NPCs now respond to barking based on their personalities and how many times barked. Enhanced story N
Here are some other noteworthy things in this update:
Hi everyone! Got lots of stuff for today including the latest sale, recent updates to the game, and full release progress and changes. Let's get into it! Lost Paws Fall Sale The Steam Autumn Sale is now live and kicking with dog-fueled action! Lost Paws will be 40% off during the
Hi everyone!
Got lots of stuff for today including the latest sale, recent updates to the game, and full release progress and changes. Let's get into it!
The Steam Autumn Sale is now live and kicking with dog-fueled action! Lost Paws will be 40% off during the sale. This sale also serves as a kind of farewell to Lost Paws being in early access as this will be the last time that the game is discounted before full release. You can read more about that and the upcoming changes below, but if you want to pick up the game feel free to click on this link.
The latest round of updates exists for one main purpose, and that is to have full controller support for Xbox styled controllers! In the past, controllers for the game sorta worked, but it was a little wonky. This made us go back to the drawing board and redesign the controller scheme from scratch. We changed the layout for the controller specifically to support the menu hub, which can be accessed now via the "B" button. We also changed running to the left bumper and attacking to the right trigger, allowing for both running and attacking to happen at the same time. The skills are now all mapped to the D-pad for easy access. Adding the Action Wheel to the right bumper was the final major change, making it a breeze to use the dog's static actions on anything quickly.
Getting ready to pee on this unsuspecting victim:
The goal was to make the controller a good alternative to playing with a keyboard and mouse. With all the changes, it feels much smoother and is now personally my favorite way to play the game.
But that is not all! We are currently in the process of getting Steam Deck verified. It might take a bit for us to get an official verification, but as of 0.9.6, we believe that the Steam Deck experience is plug and play. If you have a Steam Deck, feel free to give it a whirl, and if you encounter any issues, feel free to let us know in the forums!
The big announcement for today is that we will be releasing version 1.0 of Lost Paws early in November! It will include a whole new area to explore, the conclusion to the story, a bunch of quality of life improvements, and much more! As the release gets closer, we will provide more details when we can. Worry not, as we will continue to support the game for the foreseeable future after 1.0! The full release can be considered a completed story and a complete experience, but we do have some more ideas in the future and will continue to listen to feedback.
Lastly, we want to mention that the price of the game will go up shortly after the Autumn sale ends. The full price will move from $14.99 to $19.99 to prep for the full release. We will run future discounts though so keep an eye out for that down the road.
Thanks for reading! We can't wait to unveil more about what will be in the full release. It is gonna be massive! Hope you enjoy the sale and see all of you in the next one! 🐕
Overhauled entire controller scheme to be more in line with modern controller standards Added a controller specific action wheel for various non-combat behaviors Fixed a bug involving unmapped Wearable Skills not generating audio feedback Implemented HUD display icons for RPG Ski
Hello everyone! We return to you now from our on-site facility with some spicy controller changes and much more. Introducing update 0.9.4, with a Controller HUD overhaul, various optimizations, and plenty of bug fixes! Improved Controller HUD After our previous facility disappear
Hello everyone!
We return to you now from our on-site facility with some spicy controller changes and much more. Introducing update 0.9.4, with a Controller HUD overhaul, various optimizations, and plenty of bug fixes!
After our previous facility disappeared under decidedly mysterious circumstances, we decided that this must have been concretely connected with a lack of different visual elements between keyboard versus controller usage. To that end, we mathematically derived that many MANY more controller icons were needed to improve this element in the game, and after several sleepless PNGs, we evolved our controller visuals to be much clearer than before.
Here is an example of what an interaction with a Dog Lover looks like with Keyboard + Mouse
Here is what it looks like now when you plug-in and utilize a controller for the same set of actions
While on the quest to improve controller support and its visuals, it came to our attention that grass was becoming a problem. As developers, we love polygons as much as the next gamer, but the GPUs of our low-end test machines were crying for justice, so we begrudgingly agreed to listen to their pleas and do something about the numerous amount of polygons found in our old grass seen within Beaver Town. We present to you now the new grass of Beaver Town, now more performant than ever!
Added controller indicators for the Wearables Panel found in-game
Implemented controller World Map support using left and right analog sticks
Fixed a bug involving convenience store clerks not restocking their items properly
Improved controller sensitivity and speed when looking and spinning around
Fixed a bug involving the Shadow Cabal enemies displaying unusual cowardice
Changed code to allow all dogs to be able to jump and grab items at the same time
Dealt with a bug involving a certain enemy refusing to give up his wallet in the face of violence
And several more!
Thanks for reading all about our Controller HUD overhaul! As we progress towards our next major update, our fluffy friend will finally get a chance to explore even greater horizons, with a major lead in the works. Thanks again for checking the update and we'll see you in the next one!
See full details in our Steam Story dated 7/30/2025 View game page
See full details in our Steam Story dated 7/30/2025
Hello everyone! Long has it been written our wayward dog was destined for greatness. Now with the uncovering of these patch notes, all our canines shall finally reclaim their birthright. Introducing update 0.9.1, with brand new Skills, Multiple save load, and much more! New RPG S
Hello everyone!
Long has it been written our wayward dog was destined for greatness. Now with the uncovering of these patch notes, all our canines shall finally reclaim their birthright. Introducing update 0.9.1, with brand new Skills, Multiple save load, and much more!
Enter the complete RPG Skill Tree!
Finishing out our left most RPG skill path is a power most discreet and sneaky. For those of you feeling most aloof, Natural Camouflage allows our favorite dog to fade out of existence (just like me), and avoid detection from *almost all enemies in the game. Even if you are detected, activating this ability will cause the majority of enemies to lose sight of you, and give up their pursuit.
For the middle RPG skill path, we concluded that our canine could use a bit more firepower. Thanks to the Cat Trader's aggressive teaching techniques, this dog has learned how to leverage currency to acquire some serious help. Contact Hitman allows all canines learned in the art of money to hire a friendly human to assist you against anyone who would dare threaten our canine friend. This human will provide gun support until he runs out of ammo or 60 seconds have passed, whichever comes first.
Next, for the right most RPG skill path, we had to mathematically derive in a lab how it was possible to make this favored dog even more fluffy and friendly. After several tests involving various chemicals, we concocted a way to push our canine's floof even further beyond. Majestic Floof allows all immaculate dogs to bravely howl, more than doubling their fluffiness and floofiness. Crowds witnessing your glory will applaud and shower you with quality gifts, and the fur effects will persist for 12 seconds. Additionally, your thick coat of fur provides you some extra damage reduction for also the same duration.
On the topic of helpful new systems, we've now added the ability to have multiple save slots and load slots. Gone are the days of having only one slot to contain all of the power of everyone's favorite dog. With this update, you'll now be able to save and load in up to 4 different slots of your choosing, along with more meaningful name generation for your saves. You can see what it looks like now over here!
Added additional controller support for cutscene skipping in-game
Fixed a bug involving furious peeing while talking to the Cat Trader with a controller
Dealt with a missing material error caused by different dog breeds in game
Optimized several hundred textures in game to improve performance
Implemented automatic-graphics assignment when first launching the game
Reimplemented a pair of wearable glasses that mysteriously went missing 2 patches ago
Fixed a bug involving the Shadow Cabal not responding well to being shot at
And several more!
We'd like to thank all of our fans and followers for their support, with our next big update already in the works! Though the journey for our canine friend has been a long road, the full release is slowly but surely in sight. As for our next update, the time is fast approaching for the next major phase of this dog's journey, and we hope to see you there for when it happens too. Thanks again for reading and we'll see you in the next one!
Hello Everyone! We're back and here to announce that Lost Paws will be on sale for 40% off during the Steam Summer Sale! If you haven't had the chance yet to experience some dog-based antics, the Steam Summer Sale is a great time to do so. Pick it up for yourself or a friend here
Hello Everyone! We're back and here to announce that Lost Paws will be on sale for 40% off during the Steam Summer Sale!
If you haven't had the chance yet to experience some dog-based antics, the Steam Summer Sale is a great time to do so. Pick it up for yourself or a friend here:
Alongside the glorious discounts of the summer sale, our canine companion will be back soon with some new skills and quality of life features. Expect some cool new moves, multiple saves, bug fixes, and much more when the update launches! Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the coming sale and the upcoming update!
Hello everyone! The Lost Paws 0.9.0, the big performance update, is now up and running! This update makes a bunch of changes to improve performance across all computers and enhance stability to reduce FPS jumps. It also includes some minor localization and UI improvements. Lets g
Hello everyone!
The Lost Paws 0.9.0, the big performance update, is now up and running! This update makes a bunch of changes to improve performance across all computers and enhance stability to reduce FPS jumps. It also includes some minor localization and UI improvements. Lets get into it!
The most impactful change to the game is the breakup of the giant overworld scene into smaller scenes. While this does add a couple of loading screens into the environment, it actually reduces transit times on many computers and of course massively improves performance. We now have scenes split into the various districts of Doggo City and Beaver Town. This change vastly reduces loading times, reduces rendering costs due to less being in each scene, and most importantly reduces RAM and VRAM requirements slicing it as much as half in some cases. New transits points are now in the game which can be accessed at the old crossing points to go from one scene to another. Here is a sample of the new van on the bridge:
The other big change is a reduction in texture sizes. The two main targets for reductions were normal maps and mask maps that were large and taking up valuable VRAM. These in most cases can be reduced in size without actually impacting the visual look of the models in the game. The other big target was the mini-map textures which were originally left in a raw state for editing but now have been both reduced in size and compressed. Due to the size of the part of the mini-map you can see, the impact on the look of it is small. Combined both reductions save a good bit of VRAM.
Here is the full changelog for the update:
Thanks for reading! We do intend to continue to enhance performance especially as we add many more things into the game, but we do believe that the worst growing pains have been addressed. We plan on adding plenty more as we begin looking towards full release so stay tuned. Thanks again and cya in the next one!
Hello everyone! We have an update for you today! This update includes some minor improvements to performance and some localization upgrades. You can read the full change log here: Localization update for World Map Legend for better compatibility Adjusted German Skill UI text font
Hello everyone!
We have an update for you today! This update includes some minor improvements to performance and some localization upgrades. You can read the full change log here:
Our next update will be much bigger and focused on a massive performance improvement. You can expect it sometime later in May. Thanks for reading and see all of you then!
Hello everyone! We will be doing another live-stream for Lost Paws this Saturday 5PM EDT! This stream will not only show off dog shenanigans, but also we will be talking strategy and options for the Government District. If you wanted to know about some tricks stop on by! As alway
Hello everyone!
We will be doing another live-stream for Lost Paws this Saturday 5PM EDT! This stream will not only show off dog shenanigans, but also we will be talking strategy and options for the Government District. If you wanted to know about some tricks stop on by! As always, we will have another dev in the chat during the live portion to answer questions so feel free to bring some.
On a final note if you have the game, please consider leaving a review. Reviews help us out tremendously and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch for reading and cya then! 🐕