The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

In up to four player co-op, form a group of explorers searching for treasure. In this cursed jungle, danger is everywhere and monstrous creatures alter reality. Stay clear-headed and tame the jungle before it devours you…

DEV: ACE TeamPUB: NaconAppID 2569760
UPDATE PULSEevery ~13d·last 24d ago·8 recent on record

Is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

90.3
Strong

Elixir Rating

69% of 4,137 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 67.5. The developers have shipped 8 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 22.8.

reception 67.5·support +22.8·Strong

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

$23.99$29.99−20%

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

24 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~8 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

8

Current silence

3× normal

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 8 days, and it has now been 24. 8 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 3 of them major. It is currently 20% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

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releaseAug 24, 2026

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Launches on Steam with Free DLC and Launch Discount

What launched

Developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now live on Steam. The game casts players as a band of treasure hunters navigating a corrupted Valdivian jungle, facing creatures and uncovering something ancient buried beneath the roots.

The title supports cooperative play, with each explorer described as bringing distinct tools and instincts to the expedition. Parties can be led or joined, and the game frames itself around survival and reaching the titular Mound.

What's included at launch

  • Temple of Yig Exclusive Mission — a free DLC offering a separate area of the jungle; only the host needs the DLC for the full party to access it
  • Lost Explorers' Swords Pack — available at no extra cost for buyers within the first two weeks of launch
  • 20% launch discount — active for the same two-week window before it expires

ACE Team noted the game has been in community dialogue since a demo debuted on Steam, and signaled that development will continue with player feedback informing future work.

For players who followed the game through its demo period, the launch window rewards are the most time-sensitive consideration — the discount and the Swords Pack both lapse once the two-week offer closes.

Two years of development

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36 announcements · 8 substantial · 9 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 9, 2026
Patch 1.05 - Voice Chat Rework & Other Hotfixes

Howdy explorers, Have the new creatures lurking within the jungle been causing you trouble?We're currently working on our next big patch, but we've also been trying to resolve some outstanding issues that have been cropping up for some play…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
Patch 1.04 - Content Update

Hello explorers, It's been a couple of weeks since our last update, which focused on quality-of-life improvements, with updates to our matchmaking, filters, the ability to teleport out if you get stuck, and other tweaks and changes. Today's…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 13, 2026
Patch 1.03 - Quality of Life Hotfixes

Hello explorers, We're back with another patch for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. Our latest patch focuses on Quality of Life features to improve your overall game experience. We're starting with an improved matchmaking experience with filters…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Patch 1.02 - Block Ability & Hotfixes

Hello explorers, It's been a couple of weeks since the launch of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. We hope you've been enjoying the special kind of chaos that can only be brought by cosmic entities beyond our understanding and if you think you've…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Patch 1.01 - Post Launch Hotfixes, Balancing Pass + Crossplay Friend Finder

Hello expeditioners, We're dropping our first hotfix for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu onto Steam. This patch is designed to address a lot of the issues that people have encountered since release. There are some improvements to optimisation & …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 17, 2026
Test next week's patch on a Beta Branch

Hello Expeditioners, We hope your journeys towards the Mound have been full of adventure, treasure, and definitely not full of horrifying hallucinations and mind bending creatures. Since launch, we've had a lot of feedback and the teams are…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
What's new since the demo ?

Thank you for playing The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. This first update since the demo brings new content, a significant wave of community-driven improvements, and a preview of what's coming next.New FeaturesWeapon Upgrade Anvil - a new station…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is OUT NOW

Something old is waking beneath the rootsNacon and ACE Team are thrilled to finally put this game in your hands. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now live on Steam!A word from ACE TeamA huge thanks to all our community from everyone at ACE Tea…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
Milestone 3 UNLOCKED: 800,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉

We've reached an incredible milestone: The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has surpassed 800,000 wishlists.To everyone who followed the game's development, shared it with friends, joined our playtests, or simply clicked that Wishlist button: thank y…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJul 7, 2026
Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a Lovecraftian extraction game from the creators of Zeno Clash

Seeking relief from the terrible light of the Xbox resettification, I fall into the sweet, dank embrace of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a 17th century extraction game in which four crucifix-wielding, musket-toting Spanish explorers venture t…

Community AnnouncementsJul 6, 2026
Are you ready explorers?

The clock is ticking. On July 15th, the gates to the cursed jungle swing wide open. We are officially 9 days away from the launch of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu!To make sure your crew is physically and mentally prepared for the horrors ahead…

Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
Pricing & Early Adopters Bonus

The jungle doesn't care what it costs to enter. But we do - so here's the breakdown:Additional Mission for FREEExpand your adventure with the Temple of Yig Exclusive Mission! Unearth ancient mysteries in a unique area of the cursed jungle.F…

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Show us your best clips & Win a 4-pack of keys for your squad! 🎬

Hey explorers,First, we have some amazing news: our playable demo will remain live until next week!During our recent demo, we saw some absolutely legendary moments of survival, panic, and accidental squad betrayals. Now, we want to see them…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
Milestone 2 UNLOCKED: 600,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉

Explorers, you’ve done it again!Thanks to your incredible support and for dragging your friends into the canopy with you, we have officially crossed 600,000 wishlists on Steam!This means our second milestone is officially unlocked, securing…

Community AnnouncementsJun 22, 2026
Thank you to our 200,000 Explorers!

Steam Next Fest has officially come to an end, and we are absolutely speechless! Over the course of the event, more than 200,000 brave explorers stepped foot into the cursed jungle of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu.Whether you successfully made…

Community AnnouncementsJun 18, 2026
Demo Update - Patch Notes

A new build is live for the Steam Next Fest Demo. Here's what changed.Improvements & New FeaturesWeapon looting from corpses - you can now pick up weapons directly from enemy bodies. One less reason to go in empty-handed.Two new sanity effe…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 16, 2026
Playable demo is LIVE for Steam Next Fest!

Hey everyone,We’re excited to share that the playable demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is now live as part of Steam Next Fest (June 15 to 22) starting right now!This demo will be available for a limited time during the event. If you’ve b…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
Back to the Galleon - Thank you, explorers!

The jungle has fallen silent... for now.The Closed Beta expedition for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has officially concluded. To everyone who braved the cursed canopy, battled unspeakable horrors, and questioned their own sanity: thank you. Y…

Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2026
Closed Beta keys dispatched

Hello Explorers, The wait is finally over! Closed Beta keys for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu have officially been dispatched. If you registered for this playtest, please check your inbox (including your spam, promotions, or junk folders). Fol…

Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2026
Closed Beta: Known issues & Temporary workarounds 🛠️

Thank you for your incredible support and active participation in the current phase of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. Our team is actively tracking several issues. Below is a list of the currently known issues, their gameplay impact, and what …

Community AnnouncementsJun 4, 2026
The Mound: Wishlist Milestones

The expedition is clear: rally your crew and unlock the Wishlist milestones for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. With every milestone we conquer, the price of entry into the jungle drops, ensuring more explorers can join the descent into madness…

Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2026
The Mound Closed Demo - Register Now

A Closed Demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu runs from June 5th to June 8th. A limited number of players will get access before launch - enough to explore, extract, and hopefully survive.Assemble your squad and join the first expedition, Re…

Community AnnouncementsMay 26, 2026
The Tue Tue: don’t wake it

Deep in the jungle, among the tangled branches that blot out the sky, the Tue Tue waits. Motionless. Patient. You might not notice it until it's already too late.OriginThe Tue Tue draws from Chilean and Mapuche folklore, where it is known a…

Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Gameplay Showcase: watch it now

We've been quiet about what actually happens inside The Mound. Today, that changes.Art Director Edmundo Bordeu takes you through a full gameplay session of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu: no cuts, no safety net. Just the jungle, the monsters, a…

Community AnnouncementsApr 28, 2026
Behold, the face of madness

Ahoy Explorers!For months, we have spoken of the horrors that await you in the jungle. Today, we give them a face.The time has come to pull back the veil and reveal the brand-new key art for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. This is the image tha…

Community AnnouncementsApr 13, 2026
The Captain's bargain: Choosing your contract

Ahoy, Explorers.Before you step into the suffocating embrace of the jungle, you must first stand before the Captain in the relative sanity of the Galleon. Here, you will not be given orders, but a choice. A contract. Each one is a pact, a p…

Community AnnouncementsMar 9, 2026
Watch creators descend into madness in our new trailer!

Hey Explorers,What happens when you drop four explorers into a cursed jungle? Pure, unadulterated chaos.We handed the keys to the jungle over to 4 creators to see how they'd handle their first expedition. The result? A journey through momen…

Community AnnouncementsJan 30, 2026
Pack for the Unknown #2

Not every expedition succeeds through force alone.Some require patience. Others demand misdirection - and a willingness to step closer to the enemy than comfort allows.This second loadout is designed around controlled aggression and infiltr…

Community AnnouncementsJan 3, 2026
The Y’m-bhi: Killing isn’t enough

In The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, not every enemy attacks on sight.The Y’m-bhi - inspired by their appearance in The Mound - are reanimated bodies bound to the jungle, and they behave less like mindless undead and more like sentries.When a Y’m…

Community AnnouncementsNov 21, 2025
Gameplay Reveal Trailer - The Forest Awakens

We’re thrilled to share the first gameplay reveal trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu: a first glimpse at the chaos, tension, and unpredictable encounters that await inside the forest.From close-quarters confrontations to frantic escapes…