Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams

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• Patch Notes·4 Sept 2026Official

  Game Content Update

  I’m happy to announce that with this update, the game has finally come full circle, tying together some of its remaining loose ends and bringing previously hinted-at parts of the world into the game itself.The main addition is two new optional bosses.Gorgoth, The AncestralOne of them is Gorgoth, the ancestral monster who, until now, existed only through references in the game’s lore. Gorgoth can now be encountered as a very late-game optional boss.To gain access to him, you will need to:Gather all six Archontic Spheres.Be defeated at least once by the final boss.Unlock the passage through the Hall of Mirrors in the Abysmal Temple.The doorway to Gorgoth is found through the first mirror, which becomes available only after the other two mirrors have been unlocked.For anyone who may have missed this in previous updates, one of those mirrors can be accessed from Kindleburg, through the first house at the top of the village. You will first need to learn how to enter the building by defeating the optional Gorgon boss found in the subway area beneath the Pretty Swamp.The Merman KingThe second major addition is the Merman King, another completely optional boss, together with a small new dungeon leading up to the encounter.Unlike Gorgoth, the Merman King can be challenged at almost any stage of the game in the sea between Kindleburg and Occa's hut. There is no major progression requirement... the main question is whether your movement and combat skills are good enough to take him on.After defeating him, the Merman King can also be found in the Underwater Hall, where he unlocks an additional interaction.Other fixes and save logicAlongside these additions are further fixes and smaller adjustments throughout the game, including a much needed fix to the save system, which so far still eluded me but thanks to the engine developers we've finally managed to really pin down the issue. There should no longer be broken save files moving forward.Thank you to everyone who has played so ...
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• Announcements·24 Jun 2026Official

  Steam Summer Sale – 35% Off

  Hello everyone,Before the Steam Summer Holiday Sale begins, I just wanted to say thank you.To everyone who has bought Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams, supported it, believed in it, or added it to their wishlist, I’m genuinely grateful. As a solo indie developer, that support means a lot.The Steam Summer Holiday Sale starts in just a few hours, and the game will be 35% off from 25 June to 9 July.If you’ve had it on your wishlist, this is a great time to jump in.For those who have not been following the announcements lately, the game has also continued to grow, with improvements and new content added, including a new optional boss and a minigame.And if you’ve played the game and enjoyed it, leaving a Steam review would help massively. Reviews help the game reach more players, and they also give me more motivation to keep improving it with future updates.Thank you again for being part of this journey.See you in Hitonero!!
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• Patch Notes·17 Jun 2026Official

  Patch Notes v.1.1.15.23789346

  This version implements minor fixes: Updates some logic preventing certain variables from resetting on starting a New Game.
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• Patch Notes·5 Jun 2026Official

  Game Content Update

  Hello everyone!This update introduces a new branching path accessible from the Pretty Swamp, leading to a brand-new optional boss: the Winged Gorgon. Can you survive her petrifying gaze?This update also adds an optional dungeon crawler minigame. Navigate trap-laden stages, find the key, and reach the staircase to descend deeper, all while collecting dream energy that can be spent in the main game.Further changes in this patch:The Serpent Clan technique has been reworked, as it was previously not as useful as intended. Ollie will now finish his leap with an attack that fires a wave projectile at enemies.Ollie’s jump attack has also been refined. Jumping and attacking immediately afterward will no longer cancel his jump momentum.Added a new enemy variant for the blue blobs... the spiky slime is purple and has a whole new attack.One little requestBefore wrapping up, I’d like to ask one small favour as the developer of Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams.Since launch, visibility for the game has been quite limited. On Steam, discoverability is heavily influenced by the algorithm, and player reviews are one of the things that can help a game reach more people.So, if you have played Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams and enjoyed your time with it, leaving a review would genuinely help a lot. It shows your support, helps other players discover the game, and gives me even more motivation to keep updating it with new content.Thank you for playing and for supporting the game.
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• Patch Notes·28 Apr 2026Official

  Patch Notes v.1.1.8.22997239 [beta]

  The following minor updates have been implemented in the beta version:The Steam achievement logging logic has been refined to reduce misfires and ensure achievements register correctly when objectives are completed.Some minor readability improvements have been implemented in the Abysmal Temple.During the third phase of the Brebbu fight in the Abysmal Temple, heart drops now occur 100% of the time instead of 50% to ease difficulty. Brebbu now drops 3 HP pickups.Some minor improvements to performance in the Night Mount and Dream Mausoleum areas.Note: If your save files do not load in this version please revert to the beta 1.1.7
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