Core Keeper
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Core Keeper

Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

DEV: PugstormPUB: Fireshine Games, bilibiliAppID 1621690
UPDATE PULSEevery ~9d·last 3d ago·22 recent on record

Is Core Keeper still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

97.8
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

92.9% of 66,746 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 92.7. The developers have shipped 11 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 5.1.

reception 92.7·support +5.1·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$11.99$19.99−40%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

3 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~10 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

11

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 10 days and were last heard 3 days ago — within their normal range. 11 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 40% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

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patchJul 5, 2026

Core Keeper Soundtrack Gains Two Unreleased Tracks in June Update

The June 2026 community update for Core Keeper carries one genuinely tangible change for players: the game's Steam soundtrack has been updated to include two previously unreleased concept tracks.

What changed

  • Two new tracks — "Mining Droplets" and "Nature Nuance" — have been added to the original soundtrack on Steam.
  • Both were composed by Fredrik Präntare, described as predating the team's later work with Jonathan Geer.
  • Players who already own the standalone soundtrack or the Explorer's Edition (which bundles the soundtrack) can access the tracks by updating their files through the Steam library — no additional purchase required.

Beyond the soundtrack addition, the update is largely a community roundup: a tips video highlighting the resizeable tool areas mechanic for equipment such as shovels, hoes, and the roofing tool; a poll on cattle colour preferences (the original purple Moolin remains a community favourite); and a lighthearted thread asking players what a Heart Berry might taste like.

For soundtrack owners, the update is a straightforward library refresh — two pieces of the game's musical development that had not previously been released, now available through an existing entitlement.

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Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 30, 2026
Community Wrap-Up - September 2026

Happy autumn, Explorers 🍂 We hope you're loving our latest update, Riders of the Underground! September has been a busy month for us, but we're so excited to be able to share all our hard work with you and we're very grateful for all the w…

Community AnnouncementsSep 30, 2026
1.3.0.4 - Hotfix

1.3.0.4 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed spike traps, drills and certain other hazards not dealing damage. Fixed some traps and other continuous damage sources having a short delay before doing their first damage tick.

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2026
1.3.0.3 - Stability Patch

1.3.0.3 - Stability Patch Gameplay Mounts are no longer permanently removed when attacked by bosses. Game Balance Increased the figurine drop chance for Void Caveling, Void Caveling Shaman, and Void Caveling Brute. Modding Increased the gho…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
CK 1.3.0.2 - Hotfix

CK 1.3.0.2 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where drills would cause damage on the first game tick after receiving power. This broke some circuitry builds that rely on drills for item sorting.

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update, Riders of the Underground, is LIVE!

We’ve just reached the first stop on the Road to the Maw, which means it’s time to saddle up and head on out in Riders of the Underground! This major content update brings some exciting new features to the ancient and mysterious world of Co…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
1.3.0.1 Major Update - Riders of the Underground

1.3.0.1 Major Update - Riders of the Underground Gameplay New sub-biome: Moss - Found in the Forgotten Ruins biome. New cattle: Orex - Found in the Moss sub-biome. All cattle can now be turned into mounts by using the following new items on…

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PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 21, 2026
Core Keeper получила обновление Riders of the Underground - в игру добавили ездовых зверей и новый биом

Разработчики Core Keeper выпустили крупное обновление Riders of the Underground, которое добавляет в подземный мир игры ездовых зверей, новый суббиом и несколько неизвестных угроз. Апдейт уже доступен с 21 сентября. Главным нововведением ст…

GamingOnLinuxSep 11, 2026
Core Keeper - Riders of the Underground brings rideable mounts on September 21

I'm really going to need to set aside some time to play through lots more of Core Keeper - because they keep rolling out some excellent updates to it. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/core-keeper-riders-of-t…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 10, 2026
Обновление Core Keeper 1.3 под названием "Всадники подземного мира" выйдет 21 сентября

Разработчики приключенческой песочницы Core Keeper официально объявили, что крупное контентное обновление 1.3 «Всадники подземного мира» станет доступно игрокам 21 сентября 2026 года. Этот патч ознаменует собой первую остановку на масштабно…

Community AnnouncementsSep 10, 2026
Riders of the Underground – Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update is Coming September 21st

Giddy up, Explorers 🤠 Core Keeper’s 1.3 Update, Riders of the Underground, is coming on September 21st! We’re so excited to be bringing you an update with a whole host of new features and content that you’ll be able to enjoy across all sta…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
Community Update - August 2026

August has been a month of exciting announcements and teasers for Core Keeper, and we're so excited to recap all this fun activity for you, Explorers. Let's jump straight in with the big news... Road to the Maw Announcements! We just announ…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Notes From the Underground #007

There's always something new to discover in the underground and it looks like our wayward Explorer found the perfect test subject for their latest creation! 👀 A transcript of this journal entry has been provided below the image. Notes From…

Community AnnouncementsAug 13, 2026
Core Keeper 2026 Roadmap: Road to the Maw!

Introducing “Road to the Maw” – our next 3 major content updates for Core Keeper! We’re so very excited to share our plans with you in more detail below, and you’ll find an overview in the roadmap image in this post (it’s also visible on ou…

Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Community Update - July 2026

Hey Explorers, we hope you're having an awesome summer. We don't know about you, but here in the Northern Hemisphere, it has been incredibly warm and bright. You might be aware that in Sweden, it's customary for us to take some vacation tim…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 30, 2026
Community Update - June 2026

Hi Explorers! It's shaping up to be a scorcher of a summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. It's so hot, it's making the Desert of Beginnings look cool 🌞 We've got lots of fun community activity to share with you from the month of June, st…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
1.2.1.5 - Hotfix

1.2.1.5 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed a crash caused by interacting with S.A.H.A.B.A.R.'s summoning console.

Community AnnouncementsMay 27, 2026
1.2.1.4 - Stability Patch

1.2.1.4 - Stability Patch Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that caused Beds to kick players out after one frame. Fixed an issue where it was possible to hold to craft items from boss statues before they were unlocked. Enemies that destroy tiles whe…

Community AnnouncementsMay 20, 2026
1.2.1.3 - Stability Patch

1.2.1.3 - Stability Patch Gameplay The following items can now be picked up with a hoe or shovel: Explorer Proximity Sensor Enemy Proximity Sensor Materializer Steam Achievements will no longer trigger if use of console commands is detected…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
1.2.1.2 - Stability Patch

1.2.1.2 - Stability Patch Gameplay Circuits, conveyor belts, drills, doors, levers, turrets, and pressure plates now regenerate health over time, matching the behavior of other placeable objects. Audio Added a Master volume option. Miscella…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 6, 2026
1.2.1.0 - Minor Update

1.2.1.0 - Minor Update Gameplay Added the ability to label chests. Introduced a new Casual character type that: Keeps inventory after death; Has a reduced hunger drain; Has larger parry windows; Has shorter healing and mana potion cooldowns…

Community AnnouncementsMay 5, 2026
Core Keeper’s 1.2.1 Update Drops Tomorrow!

Surprise! We’ve got a fun little content update coming your way now that you’ve had a chance to explore some of Breaker’s Reach and the new features added in our Void & Voltage Update! Tomorrow’s 1.2.1 Core Keeper update will include some f…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 30, 2026
Community Update - April 2026!

Howdy, Explorers! We hope you've had an awesome April. It's getting warmer here in the Northern Hemisphere and we're looking forward to a great summer. And, hey, if it's still pretty grey where you are, you can always spend some time in the…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 1, 2026
Community Update - March 2026!

Hey Explorers, we thought it was high time for another community update, especially now that you've had plenty of time to enjoy Void & Voltage. So, let's look back over the month of March and see what we've been up to...Explorer's Guide Lau…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 1, 2026
1.2.0.7 - Stability Patch

1.2.0.7 - Stability Patch Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the player inventory could be reverted to a previous state when connecting to a world whose save file had been copied from another save slot or machine. Fixed a bug where save files c…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 16, 2026
1.2.0.6 - Stability Patch

1.2.0.6 - Stability Patch Miscellaneous Chests with emissive textures now glow in the dark. The Large Quarry Timber's position when placed on the ground now correctly matches its visual placement indicator, and the item now shows a rotated …

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Community AnnouncementsMar 13, 2026
Announcing Core Keeper’s Official Merch Store!

We’re very excited to announce the launch of Core Keeper’s official merchandise store! We’ve had multiple requests for merchandise from the community over the years, and we’re now delighted to be able to show you everything we’ve been worki…

Community AnnouncementsMar 6, 2026
1.2.0.5 - Stability Patch

1.2.0.5 - Stability Patch Gameplay Increased the maximum vibration intensity on controller. The Shredder now returns the full amount of Scrap Parts when dismantling items. The Giant Bug Brain no longer drops from Ra-Akar, and is no longer a…

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Community AnnouncementsMar 5, 2026
Introducing Core Keeper’s Explorer’s Guide

We’ve been working on something special, Explorers! We’re excited to reveal Core Keeper’s official Explorer’s Guide – a handy, digital guide for new and returning Explorers to get to grips with all things Core Keeper. Featuring over 100 han…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 25, 2026
1.2.0.4 - Hotfix

1.2.0.4 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that caused texts in Korean to be garbled.

Community AnnouncementsFeb 25, 2026
Core Keeper’s Void & Voltage Update Is LIVE!

Are you ready to uncover the mechanical mysteries of Breaker’s Reach and venture into its Void sub-biome? Well, grab your most-powerful pickaxe, reinforce your armour, get ready for the next steps in your underground adventure – Core Keeper…

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