Shorebound

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• Patch Notes·17 May 2026Official

  Shorebound Update 0.6.6.11

  Improvements (QoL)Added a dedicated Inventory Sort key.Improved item comparison by visually highlighting better equipment.Right-clicking a building item in your inventory now opens Build Mode.Teleporters now show which resources can drop on each stage.Resources stored in shared chests now count for building and crafting.Added an FOV slider to the Options menu.Bug FixesFixed item icons disappearing in the inventory.Fixed an issue where items could occasionally disappear from chests.Fixed the Enchantment Altar automatically upgrading stats after leaving the dungeon.Build Mode now auto-drops equipped tools without interrupting placement.Fixed tool equip state not persisting correctly after relogging.Fixed Iron Mines dropping Stone.Fixed equipment drops so they now correctly roll +1 to +9 item levels.Fixed movement input issues after choosing a level-up upgrade.Fixed an issue where skill selections were not being randomized correctly.Fixed resource drop rates for breakable objects in the Greenlands.Fixed a soft lock caused by completing the first two quests and quitting before entering the dungeon.
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• Patch Notes·16 May 2026Official

  Shorebound Update 0.6.0.0

  Dungeon ReworkDungeons have been completely redesigned into a faster third-person experience. The new system focuses more on movement, skill usage, and player control instead of relying heavily on luck. Runs should now feel quicker, more active, and much more fun.New AttributesAdded new attributes that can appear through progression and upgrades:QuantitySlide SpeedJump HeightNew SkillsAdded several new skills:PoisonballPoisoncaskSword FallSword Fall is unlocked by default.New Building SystemThe building system has been completely rebuilt with a new interface and improved placement flow.Point of Interest IndicatorsAdded new Point of Interest indicators for quests and important gameplay features, making objectives and key locations easier to find.Interactable CratesAdded interactable crates to the Greenlands. These can reward gold or experience when opened.Gameplay ImprovementsAdded new player movement logic with speed and momentum buildupAdded a new player camera with zoom and smoother movementAdded camera zoom in the SettlementImproved gathering, mining, and tree cutting in the SettlementReworked and rebalanced all skills and weaponsReworked and rebalanced all enemiesAdded dynamic enemy health bars that show debuffsArrows now have different effectsEquipment can now roll multiple stats based on luckWeapon upgrades can now drop with up to two buffsSkill and weapon upgrades now have a chance to appear with two choices during level upIncreased the maximum enemy spawn countOverall optimization pass, improving performance by around 30%UI ImprovementsSeveral major UI screens have been reworked:Quest UIBuilding UILevel UIEscape Menu UIAchievements UIInventory UIThe Inventory UI also received several quality-of-life improvements and new key features.World & SystemsThe Greenlands received a complete redesignThe pet system has been fully reworkedThe pet menu can now be opened with `P`New breakable resource models have been addedLocalizations have been added backThe save system...
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• Patch Notes·28 Mar 2026Official

  Shorebound Update 0.5.64.115

  Hey everyone! It’s been a few months since the last update, sorry about that. Life got busy and I didn’t have much free time, but I’m back now and actively working on the game again.AdditionsSkill levels and cooldown indicators addedInteraction indicators for buildingsNew sound effects for blinking skullsNew quest: craft the Seedbox and feed the catSimple Pet Food now drops from enemiesImprovementsSmoother character accelerationRight-click to quickly equip/unequip itemsImproved settlement visualsShorter, clearer quest descriptionsRedesigned crafting menu for better usabilityChangesEnemies in the roguelike map now have shadowsUpdated visuals for some skillsIncreased seed drop rate from bushesIncreased stone and coal spawn ratesUpdated bush modelGlass can now be craftedRenamed Axe → Battleaxe to avoid confusionBug FixesFixed interaction bug at the tool stationRemoved placeholder text in ControlsFixed hoe durability decreasing without placing soilFixed leaderboard not refreshing or showing totalsFixed short freeze after starting a new game
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• Patch Notes·26 Apr 2025Official

  Shorebound Update 0.5.54.105

  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45355173/1497c53cb1dcadb2ad01501d92edb75f83666305.png New Additions: Pet System: Pets can now be leveled up by feeding them! A leveled pet can accompany you into dungeons and help during settlement activities. Steam Achievements: I've added a bunch of Steam achievements, many of them hidden like easter eggs, waiting for you to discover! Russian Localization: The game is now available in Russian! Multi-Jumping: Players can now jump multiple times... because it's fun :) Changes: Bosses in Lavalands are now faster and more challenging. Increased the brightness of street lights. In Greenlands, music will now play randomly instead of looping the same track. The harvest key prompt now shows when crops are ready. Updated the Gold Mine model in Greenlands. Reduced the delay between Skeleton Archer shots. Resources can no longer be crafted. Increased the drop rate for leg armor. Bug Fixes: Fixed a bug where the Escape menu could cause the game to freeze with no way to exit. Removed excessive bloom from ghost and creep skills. Fixed a bug where players could get stuck in Lavalands. Nighttime during overcast weather is no longer excessively dark. Fixed loud wind noise during heavy rain. Settlement music volume now correctly adjusts based on your settings. Fixed a bug where pickup tool text would stay on screen. Snipers now properly target the nearest enemies. Item comparison UI now works as intended. Bait count now displays correctly while fishing. Fixed an issue where players could accidentally fish while interacting with UI elements. Fixed a bug where players could get stuck in the fishing animation.
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• Patch Notes·19 Apr 2025Official

  Shorebound Update 0.5.50.85

  Shorebound Version 0.5.50.85 Additions • Random dungeon events have been added to the Greenlands • A weather system has been added to the settlement • New handcrafted soundtracks for all maps, including the main menu • A gamma setting has been added • New weapon type: Staff • New resource: Softshard • Rarity colors now display on pickup • Inventory now shows green arrows for better equipment • "Select All" button added for quick selling of trash items Changes • Increased top-down camera field of view • Design updates to the Greenlands • Perfect mining hits now give extra stones • Faster interaction for teleporters and main building • Environmental and random music added to settlements • Equipment now grants flat Defense and Health Regen instead of percentage • Increased crafting requirements for Bow Rank 3 • Inventory slots increased from 28 to 36 • General optimization improvements Bug Fixes • Foliage removal works again • Fixed building and farm plot removal issues • Fireball can now damage trees and mines • Crafting UI shows item names on hover • You can now build on top of tables • Building placement cancellation fixed • Fixed oversized resource icons after dungeon completion • Leaderboard now highlights your username correctly • Fixed the Ghost and Earth Spikes Achievement
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