Pit Pioneers

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• Announcements·16 Mar 2026Official

  Pit Pioneers Is Now Available!

  Pit Pioneers has launched!The full version of Pit Pioneers is now available on Steam! Take command of a group of fearless pioneers and guide them through the depths of a mysterious underground world.What Awaits BelowDeep beneath the surface, something stirs. Across 50+ hand-crafted levels spanning four distinct environments, pioneers must dig, drill, bridge, and blast their way through increasingly dangerous terrain to uncover the truth.Features7 Unique AbilitiesDig through earth, drill through crystal, build bridges and ramps, float over danger, blow up obstacles, or stop pioneers in their tracks.3 Distinct EnvironmentsJourney from underground caves through glittering crystal caverns and a treacherous lava chasm to a mystery deep below.Deadly HazardsLava pits, fire streams, falling boulders, and precarious drops stand between the pioneers and their goal.An Epic Boss EncounterFace the menace at the heart of the underground in a climactic final level.Cinematic StoryCutscenes and an original story drive the journey from the surface to the depths and back.Direction FilterEasily assign abilities to the right pioneer using the direction-based selection system.7 LanguagesFully localized in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Finnish, and Brazilian Portuguese.A huge thank you to everyone who played the demo!Happy digging!
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• Patch Notes·15 Mar 2026Official

  Demo Update 1.4.4 - Bug Fixes

  Demo Update 1.4.4 - Bug FixesThis patch includes bug fixes for the demo.Bug FixesFixed dig ability not stopping when digging through stacked crystal tiles.Fixed crystal tiles appearing on the wrong tilemap layer in "Brittle business".Thank you for playing the Pit Pioneers demo! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome in the discussions.Happy digging!
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• Patch Notes·12 Mar 2026Official

  Demo Update 1.4.3

  Demo Update 1.4.3This update brings together all improvements since version 1.3.0, including a better ability assignment, UI polish, and many bug fixes.What's NewArrow keys can now be used to select pioneers for quicker and more precise ability assignment.Pioneer selection has been replaced with a direction filter, making it easier to assign abilities to the right pioneer.Ability buttons now show visual deny feedback (shake and flash) when clicking a depleted ability.A "Time's Up" message is now displayed when the level timer expires.Pioneers with abilities now render above other pioneers for better visibility.Boulders no longer fall during the level countdown.Improved smoke particles and explosion effects.Improved tutorial text clarity for levels with multiple entrances.Multiple level rebalances and visual improvements.Bug FixesFixed ability button staying visually raised after assigning its last use.Fixed an error sound playing when clicking pioneers with no ability selected.Fixed overlapping pioneers receiving multiple abilities from a single click.Fixed the Play button activating on level hover instead of click.Fixed level select panel not receiving focus correctly when re-entering.Fixed game speed not resetting when quitting to the main menu.Fixed crystal chain reactions continuing during pause.Fixed rendering order so falling pioneers without chute appear in front of those with chute.Fixed incorrect capitalization of ability names in dialogue and translations.Fixed keycode values for pan controls in input configuration.Thank you for playing the Pit Pioneers demo! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome in the discussions.Happy digging!
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• Patch Notes·17 Feb 2026Official

  Demo Update 1.3.0 - Pioneer Climbing & More

  Demo Update 1.3.0What's NewPioneers can now climb over one-tile obstacles, opening up new strategies. Existing levels have been adapted accordingly.Ramp builders now act as stoppers while building, turning back other pioneers.Helmets, ramps, and bridges now render in front of spawners and goals. Explosions have a more organic shape.Camera drag moved to right mouse button.Bug FixesFixed pioneers climbing into spawners and goalsFixed drill sound overlapping at higher game speedsFixed camera shake interrupting panningFixed speed buttons and camera controls being usable during the countdownFixed boulders not breaking ramps and bridges on impactMultiple level rebalances, visual improvements, and translation fixesThank you for playing the Pit Pioneers demo! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome in the discussions.Happy digging!
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• Patch Notes·6 Jan 2026Official

  Demo Update 1.2.3 - New Levels & Brazilian Portuguese

  Demo Update 1.2.3What's NewThe demo level set has been refreshed with previously unreleased levels! A great time to jump back in and experience some fresh challenges.The demo is now fully playable in Brazilian Portuguese.Display mode and resolution options have been improved, including more low-resolution options.Pit Pioneers can now be added to your wishlist directly from within the game.New introductory screen and improved end-demo screen.Bug FixesFixed level "What about the others?" preview not showingFixed translations to keep "Pit Pioneers" as the untranslated brand name across all languagesFixed keybindings menu not appearing in the in-game pause menuFixed keybindings menu showing old language after changing languageThank you for playing the Pit Pioneers demo! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome in the discussions.Happy digging!
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