Volcanoids

Released: Jan 29, 2019
Platforms: WindowsLinux
Last updated: 10 Sep 2026, 03:53 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

06 Aug 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.206.0
We’ve got another round of updates for the Island Preview branch! This patch focuses on smoothing out the Orchard Port loop, updating your journal, and giving you new tools to play with in the form of an upgraded Steam Roller and new trolley-crane mechanics. Let’s dive into the k
We’ve got another round of updates for the Island Preview branch! This patch focuses on smoothing out the Orchard Port loop, updating your journal, and giving you new tools to play with in the form of an upgraded Steam Roller and new trolley-crane mechanics. Let’s dive into the key changes!
Full change log at the end of this post.
Orchard Port Gameplay
Orchard Port gameplay has been improved and optimized. Access to the Sewers and Armory has been updated, and key placements now make much more sense. Many of the dark basements are now illuminated by dim light from dead COGs, while fake light sources have been removed. We've also replaced the placeholder pump and generator buttons with a proper model.
We’ve also streamlined the Drillship repair quests. While there's still more to do, this iteration is a big step closer to our vision.
Journal Expanded
Your guide is now up to date! Full journal coverage has been added for Orchard Port, Rosegate Port, and the Hydromechanicum, giving you clearer objectives and lore context as you explore these locations. There are also a few new sketches to check out in the journal.
Steam Roller Vehicle Upgrades
Driving the Steam Roller feels significantly better with overhauled handling mechanics. We’ve also introduced engine and movement audio alongside brand-new particle effects to give it proper weight and feedback. Additionally, we've added an alternative way to obtain the Steam Roller.
Softened Death Penalty
Dying no longer strips away your entire backpack inventory. You now retain weapons, upgrades, and a portion of your ammo and resources upon death, reducing frustrating runs back while keeping survival stakes meaningful. In addition, baseline inventory size has been increased from 35 to 40 slots.
Camera & Terrain Movement Fixes
Exploration feels substantially smoother. We’ve resolved the camera jitter and movement hiccups that occurred when walking over stairs, debris, railroads, and fallen COG units.
Major changes
improved Orchard Port gameplay
streamlines Drillship quests
expanded Journal
added Steam Roller audio and particle effects
dying no longer drops entire backpack
fixed camera jitter and movement hiccups
Features
COGs can now be picked up by crane and trolley.
Flashlight now deals damage
both functional and broken Flashlights have been added as loot in a few more place
added dim lighting into various basements
added emergency lighting into Hydromechanicum control room
added distinct icons for Manhole key, Manhole key schematic and Drillship core
added audio feedback to various buttons and doors
adjusted loot for COGs and Submarine
adjusted placement of dead bodies and COGs to make walking through areas easier
improved interaction with barred door
improved trolley stability
removed obsolete Tutorials
removed obsolete Help screen
Fixes
fixed walking on stairs, railroad, debris, dead bodies and dead COGs
fixed particles in Rosegate port furnace
fixed Ocean clipping in sewers
fixed LOD distances of various props
fixed bright texts in Hydromechanicum Control Room
fixed highlight overlay leaking through edges of the screen
fixed distortion on Very Low and Low graphics settings
fixed voice lines on Multiplayer clients
fixed desynced COGs in Multiplayer
fixed light and shadow leaking in various places
fixed bugs related to expeditions and enemy spawning
Patch 2.0.203.0
fixed wrench bug introduced with 2.0.201.0
Patch 2.0.206.0
minor performance improvements
minimum LOD distance changed from 0.35 to 0.5
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11 Jul 2026Developer post
Dev Update: Hotfix #6, New Island Progress
Hey Everyone, Hotfix #6 is coming soon. It will probably be the last patch for the Preview branch. We've finished the Orchard Port gameplay, we're finalizing the Journal and we're making improvements to the Steam Roller. Key Changes Orchard Port gameplay: finished and smoothed ou
Hey Everyone,
Hotfix #6 is coming soon. It will probably be the last patch for the Preview branch. We've finished the Orchard Port gameplay, we're finalizing the Journal and we're making improvements to the Steam Roller.
Key Changes
Orchard Port gameplay: finished and smoothed out
Journal: added entries and side objectives for locations and the drillship
Steam Roller: improved driving, added audio
Bugfixes: fixed the jittery camera when walking on stairs or trash
There's a lot of smaller usability improvements coming along: interaction with the Drillship during repair, trolley interaction, placement of various items, and more. We also plan to give players some small pointers regarding the Steam Roller: a poster, a note, or something similar.
Next major updates
In case you missed the last Steam post, here's a quick summary of what's next for Volcanoids.
This Summer: classic Volcanoids gameplay on the new Island, full progression, placeholder terrain
The Fall: new locations and gunplay improvements
The development
The white-boxes for most of the locations in "Area 1" of the Island are done. This covers roughly a third of the island. The locations include:
Wrenchlow Mining Village
Darksaddle Coal Mine
Seismotorium Research Station
Ravensdale Mansion
Stormwatch Bastion
Smogmere Sulfur Mine
Capital City
Imperial Rose Cruise Ship
Wrecked Submarine
Boss location
Before making the final locations, we need to think about their placement in the world. Our focus is to bring verticality into the Volcanoids. This includes tall cliffs, deep ravines, bridges, tunnels and facilities hidden in large underground caves.
Early prototype showing some of the features:
The head of the founder, carved into the face of the cliff, overlooks the Capital city. What would you expect to find inside the head?
The prototype features a lot of empty space filled only with trees. We plan to "shrink it" a little so there's less empty space and the content is more densely packed. Some amount of empty space might work if we give you the Steam Roller early enough.
To expand on exploration, we’re considering a feature where you must first discover a landing site to unlock it - either by scouting on foot, driving the Steam Roller, or acquiring the coordinates. Once found, you can call your drillship there or keep exploring.
What do you think about this feature?
How to play the preview
Launch Volcanoids as usual.
In the Main Menu, click "New Island preview".
The game will automatically close and switch your Steam branch to "preview".
Wait for the update to finish, then click "Play".
To go back: Simply click "Back to old island" in the main menu.
- The Volcanoids Team
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25 Jun 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.117.0
This hotfix primarily focuses on resolving critical lighting issues, gameplay bugs, and the biggest performance bottlenecks. Alongside these fixes, we've adjusted the underground lighting and introduced a new heavy-duty flashlight to help you navigate. Soon we will be rolling out
This hotfix primarily focuses on resolving critical lighting issues, gameplay bugs, and the biggest performance bottlenecks. Alongside these fixes, we've adjusted the underground lighting and introduced a new heavy-duty flashlight to help you navigate.
Soon we will be rolling out the first phase of gameplay changes for Orchard Port. While the area is still not quite where we want it to be, it’s getting closer. Our goal for this location is to allow players to freely explore the environment, master the basics of crafting, and discover multiple different paths to reach their *objective*.
Features
added a heavy-duty flashlight
darker atmosphere underground
performance optimizations
added weapons and loot to few places
disabled access to the Hydromechanicum caves (empty, unfinished location)
minor adjustment to Orchard Port gameplay and pathing
Fixes
fixed auto-exposure on Intel GPUs (extremely bright screen)
fixed multiple different cases of broken lighting
fixed ocean rendering issues (blinking squares)
fixed an ocean rendering issue while looking down during swimming
fixed the character walking on the ocean floor instead of swimming in some cases
fixed ocean caustics effects rendering above the water line
fixed the disappearing car in Hydromechanicum
fixed disappearing parts of sewers and caves at low LOD settings
fixed places in Hydromechanicum and the Lighthouse where the player could get stuck
fixed the armory note highlight
fixed the lava visuals near Rosegate Port
fixed crane pickup glitches
the miniature COG is now pickable
fixed lights and particles remaining in place when the drillship leaves
fixed terrain holes and clipping
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19 Jun 2026Developer post
Dev Update: Hotfix #5, Summer Plans & Beyond
Hey Everyone, It's been three weeks since we launched The New Island preview , and you're probably wondering what's coming next. We’ve been reading your comments, reviews, and forum posts, and we are adjusting our plans based on your feedback. Here is what the near future looks l
Hey Everyone,
It's been three weeks since we launched The New Island preview, and you're probably wondering what's coming next. We’ve been reading your comments, reviews, and forum posts, and we are adjusting our plans based on your feedback.
Here is what the near future looks like for Volcanoids.
Next Week: Hotfix #5 & Steam Sale
We'll be releasing Hotfix #5 next week alongside a Steam sale. This patch focuses heavily on bug fixes, lighting improvements, and related gameplay.
Key Changes
Intel GPU Fix: Resolved the issue causing an over-bright screen.
Performance: First batch of optimizations.
Lighting Fixes: Fixed lighting across all three locations.
Darker Atmosphere: Tunnels, caves, and sewers are now properly dark.
Heavy-duty Flashlight: New handheld tool (With the new lighting, a light source is essential under the ground).
Orchard Port Upgrade
Based on your feedback, many players struggled with the Orchard Port gameplay. The pathing felt unclear, keys were in unexpected locations, and it was easy to get stuck.
We are streamlining the gameplay and improving the flow without making it too easy or "dumb." The first batch of these navigation improvements will arrive in this hotfix.
This Summer
We heard you loud and clear: you miss the core Volcanoids gameplay. You want to drive the drillship, fight COGs, mine resources, research schematics, upgrade production, and battle other drillships. The preview's "expeditions" just didn't cut it.
This summer, we are bringing the classic Volcanoids gameplay loop directly to the New Island!
What’s Coming
Full Drillship Progression: 5 segments, Tier 3 modules, all weapons
Island Expansion: Basic placeholder terrain and vegetation across the entire island.
Endgame: A Boss Drillship to face off against as the final challenge.
Navigation: The old travel map will be used for now.
What's Cut
Expeditions: This feature was a prototype that felt too simple and limited. It is being removed and replaced by the classic gameplay loop.
The Hunt: We have mixed feelings about this one. While it added pressure, for most players it just meant "go hide underground and wait it out." We are removing it until we can redesign it into something more engaging.
Lava Sources: These are not returning for the New Island. Instead, they will be replaced by entirely new, unique boss locations in a later update. You might have seen sneak peeks in previous Steam posts.
Note: The Summer Update will go live on the default Steam branch. The Old Island (version 1.33) will remain permanently available via the v1.33 Steam branch.
This Fall
Following the summer update, each major patch will focus on two things: introducing new locations and improving core features. For the Fall update, we are planning:
New Locations: Wrenchlow Mining Village, Darksaddle Coal Mine, and the Seismotorium Research Station.
Feature Focus: Improved Gunplay.
How to play the preview
Launch Volcanoids as usual.
In the Main Menu, click "New Island preview".
The game will automatically close and switch your Steam branch to "preview".
Wait for the update to finish, then click "Play".
To go back: Simply click "Back to old island" in the main menu.
- The Volcanoids Team
Original post
01 Jun 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.64.0
Fixes fixed non-interactive doors in the sewers fixed missing water collider beneath the sewers fixed multiple repeating voice lines fixed Rosegate Port questline fixed crane camera not switching properly Visual improvements fixed broken lighting on terrain textures fixed black l
Fixes
fixed non-interactive doors in the sewers
fixed missing water collider beneath the sewers
fixed multiple repeating voice lines
fixed Rosegate Port questline
fixed crane camera not switching properly
Visual improvements
fixed broken lighting on terrain textures
fixed black lighting issues inside the drillship
fixed black lighting issues in Rosegate Port and Hydromechanicum control room
fixed black lighting in few other locations
Note from the Developers
Apologies for the "black" lighting issue, which was accidentally introduced in a recent hotfix.
While some lighting issues persist, they should no longer be game-breaking. These are mostly instances of exterior light leaking into interiors, typically shifting with camera movement and rotation (one example can be found right at the start, in the corner of the submarine). Additionally, some areas are missing proper lighting entirely. For instance, certain basements are currently too bright. Lastly, many locations appear too bright on medium or lower graphics settings. We will address all of these issues in subsequent patches.
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30 May 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.44.0
Fixes fixed missing ladder in lower parts of the sewers fixed issue with expeditions caused by saving and loading fixed missing water on new island map (map screen) increased damage of the elite cog in expedition #5 fixed collider issue with smelter in Rosegate port destroying th
Fixes
fixed missing ladder in lower parts of the sewers
fixed issue with expeditions caused by saving and loading
fixed missing water on new island map (map screen)
increased damage of the elite cog in expedition #5
fixed collider issue with smelter in Rosegate port
destroying the smelter in Rosegate port respawn it without spawning trash
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29 May 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.41.0
Fixes fixed lava damage zone dealing damage after respawn fixed 9 missing expeditions removed wooden gate in the Hydromechanicum pipe entry fixed missing cliffs and terrain near the Hydromechanicum pipe entry fixed overly bright reflections in the pipes below the Hydromechanicum
Fixes
fixed lava damage zone dealing damage after respawn
fixed 9 missing expeditions
removed wooden gate in the Hydromechanicum pipe entry
fixed missing cliffs and terrain near the Hydromechanicum pipe entry
fixed overly bright reflections in the pipes below the Hydromechanicum
fixed Hydromechanicum water level issues related to saving and loading
fixed a bug where the Hydromechanicum “Flooded” voice line played incorrectly
fixed the culling distance for pickable objects in Rosegate Port
adjusted the damaged tank to contain appropriate loot and slightly increased its HP
fixed the map window to correctly display the new island map
fixed an issue where Journal notifications failed to trigger in certain cases
fixed an error that was being written to the log file upon starting the game
fixed lighting on barren parts of the island for High, Very High and Ultra quality settings (Medium and lower remain unchanged)
Known Issues
We are still tracking a few important issues that we aim to address quickly:
getting stuck in sewers
camera jitter/smoothness issues when walking on trash
missing lighting on terrain textures
Patch Size
Why is this patch 1.2 GB? We had to completely rebuild the lighting and occlusion data due to the Hydromechanicum changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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29 May 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - Patch 2.0.37.0
Fixes fixed a black screen when starting the game fixed interaction with orders fixed repeating voice lines when talking to the Captain through "the radio" removed blue objects near the Hydromechanicum turbine the Smelter in Rosegate Port can no longer be repaired before moving i
Fixes
fixed a black screen when starting the game
fixed interaction with orders
fixed repeating voice lines when talking to the Captain through "the radio"
removed blue objects near the Hydromechanicum turbine
the Smelter in Rosegate Port can no longer be repaired before moving it to its final location
fixed placeholder bridge in Rosegate Port
fixed the Coupling Ring recipe to use Copper Ingots instead of Scrap Metal
fixed an issue where inactive Expeditions were still spawning units
This is our first quick patch to address the most critical issues. Expect a second hotfix later today targeting additional bugs near the Hydromechanicum (specifically around the pipe exit) and The Expeditions. Currently only first expedition out of 10 is visible. Linux version of this patch will arrive a bit later, it takes much longer to build. Thank you for your patience and feedback!
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28 May 2026Developer post
New Island Preview - live now
Today is the day! We are excited to release the first preview of the brand-new island. It has been 18 months since our last major update, and a lot has happened behind the scenes. To be transparent: we overestimated our initial abilities, hit severe burnout, went through leadersh
Today is the day! We are excited to release the first preview of the brand-new island.
It has been 18 months since our last major update, and a lot has happened behind the scenes. To be transparent: we overestimated our initial abilities, hit severe burnout, went through leadership changes, and had to change our plans. It was a rough road. Finally, we are here and thrilled to get this preview into your hands. Hopefully the road to the next update will be a bit smoother.
Major features
New Island featuring 3 locations
Orchard Port + Sewers
Hydromechanicum
Rosegate Port
Reworked quests & environmental interactions
Repair generators, use cranes to move objects, restore power to facilities and more.
Steam Roller prototype
A brand-new vehicle type to play with.
World Building
Tons of new buildings, vegetation and props.
Character audio
The Captain and Sailor now speak gibberish! (A massive thank you to Mike Bodie, who provided these voiceovers at the last minute for free!)
The Expeditions
A prototype feature to provide classic Volcanoids gameplay once you acquire your drillship.
Travel to barren parts of the island through a short series of encounters. Each encounter is different—some focus on resource gathering, crafting, and upgrading your ship, while others will pit you against enemies and enemy drillships.
Please let us know what you think of this loop! If the community enjoys it, we have the tools to quickly add a lot more.
Beta status
The status is Beta. There are bugs and performance issues. Additionally:
Some assets are still missing here and there.
Visuals are still being worked on.
Lighting is incomplete (sewers, caves, Hydromechanicum).
Some colliders need adjustments (you may need to jump to get through some places).
Quests need more guidance in some places and smoothing.
Steam Roller needs work - movement improvements, audio.
The update is definitely rough around the edges - likely the most unpolished build we've released since our first days on Steam. I'm sorry. We appreciate your patience and feedback.
How to play the preview
Launch Volcanoids as usual.
In the Main Menu, click "New Island preview".
The game will automatically close and switch your Steam branch to "preview".
Wait for update to finish, then click "Play".
To go back: Simply click "Back to old island" in the main menu.
What's next?
Our immediate plan is to fix the biggest game-breaking bugs and performance issues. Expect minor bugfix updates every week until the build is stable and gameplay is smooth.
Once the foundation is solid, we will roll out the next wave of content already in our pipeline:
Wrenchlow Mining Village
Darksaddle Coal Mine
Dr. Ravensdale's Mansion (secrets included)
Seismotorium Research Station
This will cover the region between Orchard Port and the northern cliff.
FAQ
What's with the 2.0 version?
The New Island is a major upgrade, we felt it earned a major version milestone.
Will I have to pay again?
No. The new island is a core part of our original vision and is free for all game owners.
How are save files working?
Save files for the 2.0 are separate (physically stored in a different folder). The changes are substantial and it's not possible to transfer save file between two islands. Later, it will be possible to import your drillship from the Old Island.
Where's the drillship?
It's hidden! Finding it and making it operational is your main goal in this preview.
Where's the Steam Roller?
Hidden even better. Happy hunting!
Where's the eruption?
There are no eruptions in this preview. The old eruption system felt too obtrusive and constantly interrupted gameplay. The new eruption system will be more dangerous, longer-lasting, and fundamentally shift the environment, requiring new strategies to survive. We will introduce it later as player progression goes deeper.
Is there drillship travel?
Yes, you can travel between Orchard Port, Rosegate Port and expedition locations via a simple list of landing sites. We are moving away from the point-and-click travel map. The underground travel will be implemented in a different way later.
Can we throw cogs into the water with the trolley?
Message from Petr: I'm sorry that you won't be able to throw the cogs with the crane right now. There were some other (more important) things to do. Once there is a bit of free time I'll add it in.
There was small update on public branch, what's that?
We've added "New Island Button" into Main menu and updated Unity version (fixes some security issue).
Quick question for you all: What would you like to see us work on first after we fix the biggest bugs? Let us know in the comments!
New locations to explore
More expeditions to quickly add more gameplay
Better gunplay and enemies for more enjoyable combat
Thank you all for sticking with us through this long journey. Dive in, report the bugs, and let us know what you think!
- The Volcanoids Team
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22 May 2026Developer post
New Island Preview Coming NEXT WEEK!
Hey everyone, The last two months passed incredibly quickly (at least for us), there's one more week to go! On May 28th we're launching the New Island Preview . Quick summary of what's coming The New Island preview includes Orchard Port - The entry location with submarine, lighth
Hey everyone,
The last two months passed incredibly quickly (at least for us), there's one more week to go! On May 28th we're launching the New Island Preview.
Quick summary of what's coming
The New Island preview includes
Orchard Port - The entry location with submarine, lighthouse, sewers and caves
Hydromechanicum - A heavily damaged hydroelectric plant and small dam
Rosegate Port - A big shipyard with civilian and industrial infrastructure
Steam Roller - A brand-new, player-driven vehicle
You can see all three locations here. You might also notice that the volcano has gotten taller and much more massive... more on that later.
The Steam Roller will be well hidden. Where would you look for it?
Gameplay
In terms of gameplay you'll be able to explore the locations, interact with various devices, fight enemies and do some basic crafting. Your main goal for this preview is getting the Drillship and making it operational. You'll be able to play alone or with up to 3 friends.
Please note that save files for the New Island are completely separate, There's no way we could make them compatible, the structural differences are just too large. Later in the beta, we'll allow you to import your existing drillship from the old island.
Compared to the old Island, the gameplay is very different. It's focused much more on the exploration and environmental interaction. You'll interact with the world a lot and utilize it in various ways. This allows us to slowly introduce various mechanics, like crafting, making it much easier for players to learn.
Our plan is to shift back towards the classic Volcanoids gameplay during the mid-game and late-game. We will heavily rely on your feedback to guide us. If you enjoy the exploration and environmental interaction, we'll add more of it. If you don't like it, we will limit this style of gameplay to the early-game.
Beta status
The status of the New Island preview is Beta. There will be bugs and some performance issues.
Additionally:
Instead of final voice lines, characters speak in gibberish
Some assets are still missing here and there
Lighting and visuals are still being worked on
However, the core gameplay should be stable. Our plan is to release the beta and then spend the next couple of weeks fixing bugs, improving gameplay, and polishing the visuals.
We'll do our best in the coming week to make this Beta as good as possible
— The Volcanoids Team
Original post
01 May 2026Developer post
Dev Update: Rosegate Port & New Island Progress
Hey everyone, It’s been three weeks since our last update. First, we’d like to thank you for the incredible amount of positive feedback and comments. We truly weren't expecting that level of support. Right now, the team is focused on adding detail to the houses and streets. We're
Hey everyone,
It’s been three weeks since our last update. First, we’d like to thank you for the incredible amount of positive feedback and comments. We truly weren't expecting that level of support.
Right now, the team is focused on adding detail to the houses and streets. We're placing props, decals and making the place feel like it was abandoned in a rush. We're also replacing remaining placeholders with actual assets - little fences, brick walls and similar. In the next few weeks, we plan to improve the nature around the first three locations and finalize the gameplay.
Today, we want to share more about the gameplay at Rosegate Port.
Rosegate Port
The industrial area of Rosegate Port is packed with heavy machinery, including railroads, crane and other industrial hardware. You will be tasked with partially restoring the functionality of this location and using its smelter to produce essential materials.
The crane is not just a prop. You will utilize it in several different ways:
Clearing paths to reach specific areas.
Picking up cargo containers from the sea to access their contents.
Moving devices to restore the port's core functionality.
...And who knows? Maybe even getting rid of a threat if you're quick enough.
Watch on YouTube
It's not just cargo containers you can pick up:
When something is out of the crane’s reach or hidden inside a building, you can use the Trolley system to bring it closer. The process is fairly simple:
Attach stuff
Push stuff
Detach stuff
Now, for the question everyone’s asking: Can you attach COGs and drop them into the ocean?
While we really hope to make that happen, there are other development tasks higher on the priority list right now. (Say "Petr please" in the comments if you think Petr should do it)
The Drillship
On the original island, getting a Drillship was pretty straightforward:
Craft The Core
Claim The drillship parked outside
On the New Island, you will have to do much more to get your hands on one. I don't want to spoil it, but it won't be as simple as taking it from two COGs - it’s going to involve some crafting and visiting a few key locations first. It's part of the first test branch.
The Environment
Lastly, some players raised concerns about the visual quality of the trees. We’ve just finished importing a new set of trees and vegetation, which we are about to place around the first three locations. Here is a quick preview:
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10 Apr 2026Developer post
An Honest Update on Volcanoids
Hey everyone, We owe you a real explanation. Since our last update in December 2024, you have been waiting for the new island. Over the last few months, you’ve mostly heard silence from our end. We know that the combination of long delays and a lack of communication has led many
Hey everyone,
We owe you a real explanation.
Since our last update in December 2024, you have been waiting for the new island. Over the last few months, you’ve mostly heard silence from our end. We know that the combination of long delays and a lack of communication has led many of you to feel like Volcanoids was abandoned.
That’s on us.
We went through significant team changes that disrupted our development and fractured our communication. While these were internal shifts, the result impacted you - a lack of transparency. We want to be clear: The game is still in development, and you’ll be able to play it.
What We’re Finalizing
New Island Locations: Orchard Port, Rosegate Port, Hydromechanicum and its caves and sewers.
The Steamroller: This new vehicle is essentially complete and undergoing a final polish.
Gameplay & Quests: We are integrating new locations with meaningful quests and progression.
Public Test Branch
We know that after this long, words are cheap. You shouldn't have to take our promises on faith. Instead of asking for your trust, we are going to try to earn it with something you can play.
Starting May 28th, we are opening a public test branch for the new island.
In this branch, you can:
Finally take the Steamroller for a test drive.
Explore the first three playable locations of the new island.
Experience the new and improved quest system.
Moving Forward
From today on, you can expect:
Regular Devlogs: A status update here on Steam every 3 weeks.
Test Branch Updates: As we add new locations, we’ll update the test branch with clear patch notes.
An Exclusive Thank You: As a small token of appreciation for those who stuck with us, everyone who owns the game before the full update launch will receive a cosmetic item exclusive to early supporters.
We apologize. You trusted us with your time and money, and you deserve better communication than what you’ve received lately. We aren’t asking you to forget the silence; we’re asking for the chance to show you, through consistent updates, that we are finishing what we started.
We’ll be hanging out in the comments, so please feel free to ask any questions you have.
Thank you for still being here.
— The Volcanoids Team
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04 Dec 2025Developer post
Development Progress #3
Hey everyone, here's another recap of the stuff the team has done in the past few weeks! As always, thank you for your trust and patience and without further a do, let's dive in: Quest system rework The new map lends itself well to give the quest system a bit of a rework. The mai
04 Nov 2025Developer post
How Each Location Is Made
Thought it would be interesting for y'all to see what goes into creating each location from start to finish for the new island. So here it goes! 1. LORE AND REFERENCES First the lore is created with a bunch of references to use as inspiration for the different locations so they f
15 Oct 2025Developer post
Development Progress #2
Hi guys, as most of you mentioned, you want to keep seeing the development updates no matter how work in progress they are. So here's another batch for ya! This is not everything we've been working on, just a few snippets. For example, the area 1 boss and its environment is comin
13 Sep 2025Developer post
Development Update
Don't have one cool thing to show this time, so this post will be a mix and match of everything that's been going on for the past few weeks! STEAMROLLER TURRET UPGRADE You've seen the turret in a lot of the steamroller content but never active. It is now fully implemented so it f
09 Aug 2025Developer post
Wrenchlow
Appreciate all the support on the previous location preview! Got another one this week for y'all and I think it might be my favorite one yet. Check it out: Before the catastrophe, Wrenchlow was a humble working-class town named after miner James Wrenchlow, whose statue stood at i
02 Aug 2025Developer post
Darksaddle + Steamroller Feedback
Got a look at another location for you this week. But first off, thank you for all the love on the Steamroller post , really glad you like it! As far as some of the suggested features go: Upgrades are already in process. So are hands on the wheel in FP mode as far as I know. And
15 Jul 2025Developer post
Steamroller Improvements
First off, thank you all so much for all the kind words under the last post , means the world! Second, the Steamroller got a bunch of cool updates so let's take a look: Motion Blurrrrrr Gave the speed boost a bit more oomph with some motion blur and zoom out effect. Here's a comp
02 Jul 2025Developer post
Ravensdale Mansion + QnA
Ravensdale Mansion Once a remote cliffside retreat for Doc. Victor Ravensdale—founder of Ironwealth Industries and overseer of operations on Adranos Island—Ravensdale Mansion served both as a residence and a secure hub for sensitive research tied to nearby facilities like Darksad

Updates & announcements

Orchard Port Gameplay

Journal Expanded

Steam Roller Vehicle Upgrades

Softened Death Penalty

Camera & Terrain Movement Fixes

Major changes

Features

Fixes

Patch 2.0.203.0

Patch 2.0.206.0

Key Changes

Next major updates

The development

How to play the preview

Features

Fixes

Next Week: Hotfix #5 & Steam Sale

Key Changes

Orchard Port Upgrade

This Summer

What’s Coming

What's Cut

This Fall

How to play the preview

Fixes

Visual improvements

Note from the Developers

Fixes

Fixes

Known Issues

Patch Size

Fixes

Major features

New Island featuring 3 locations

Reworked quests & environmental interactions

Steam Roller prototype

World Building

Character audio

The Expeditions

Beta status

How to play the preview

What's next?

FAQ

What's with the 2.0 version?

Will I have to pay again?

How are save files working?

Where's the drillship?

Where's the Steam Roller?

Where's the eruption?

Is there drillship travel?

Can we throw cogs into the water with the trolley?

There was small update on public branch, what's that?

Quick summary of what's coming

Gameplay

Beta status

Rosegate Port

The Drillship

The Environment

What We’re Finalizing

Public Test Branch

Moving Forward

Quest system rework

Voice lines

Terrain surface

Landing sites

Finalizing building structures

Interactive elements

1. Steamroller Sidecar

2. New Locations

Hydromechanicum

Sesmotorium

3. Finalizing Building Models

4. Prop Models

5. Textures and Decals

6. Next meme feature?

STEAMROLLER TURRET UPGRADE

STEAMROLLER SIDECAR UPGRADE

NATURE TAKING OVER

STEAMROLLER DOCKING