Moss: The Forgotten Relic
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Moss: The Forgotten Relic

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

DEV: Polyarc, Blackbird InteractivePUB: PolyarcAppID 3914860
UPDATE PULSEevery ~36d·last 7d ago·5 recent on record

Is Moss: The Forgotten Relic still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.8
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

92.3% of 402 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 89.3. The developers have shipped 6 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 7.5.

reception 89.3·support +7.5·Exceptional

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

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$19.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

6 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~7.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

6

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 7.5 days and were last heard 6 days ago — within their normal range. 6 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 15, 2026

Moss: The Forgotten Relic Launches Tomorrow After Passing 200,000 Wishlists

Polyarc's Moss: The Forgotten Relic is set to launch tomorrow, July 16, following an announcement that the title has surpassed 200,000 wishlists on Steam.

What changed

The studio pushed a final update to the Steam demo — version 1.2 — before it goes offline at 11:59 PM PT on July 15. The update addresses mouse and keyboard players specifically:

  • International keyboard support added
  • General control polish and responsiveness improvements

The demo will not be available after that cutoff.

Bundles and soundtrack

At launch, a Deluxe Bundle option will become available, pairing the game with an Original Soundtrack composed by Jason Graves. The OST spans 46 tracks and includes remastered music from the previous Moss and Moss: Book II, unreleased bonus tracks, and music from the game's trailers featuring vocalist Malukah.

Players who already own Moss or Moss: Book II will have access to a Complete the Bundle option that applies an additional 10% discount.

For players who have been sitting on a wishlist, the demo offers one final window to try the game before the full release arrives.

Two years of development

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15 announcements · 6 substantial · 19 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

17 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
Dev Update: A Thank You to Our Community and The Future of Moss

Over the past week, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of love for Polyarc, Moss, and especially Quill. We’ve read your stories about discovering Moss for the first time, introducing Quill to friends and family, and the moments from her ad…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
Play Together Update: Local Co-Op is Here! 🐭🎮🎮

Hey everyone! It's been just over a month since launching Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and TODAY we’re releasing the free Play Together Update for Moss: The Forgotten Relic, introducing two-player local couch co-op.🐭 One player controls Quil…

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Gamemag.ruAug 8, 2026
Мышка без VR: Обзор Moss: The Forgotten Relic

Дилогия Moss была одним из самых ярких приключений, которые когда-либо выходили для VR-гарнитур. Но, когда формат начал умирать в муках, многие разработчики начали перерабатывать свои проекты под привычные платформы.

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
We're Part of the Wholesome Games Celebration! 🍃

Hey everyone! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind.There have been plenty of bug fixes, hotfixes, celebrations, and warm hearts. And today, we're celebrating!Moss: The Forgotten Relic is now part of the Wholesome Games Celebration! For …

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Hotfix 1.0.2

Hi everyone!Just dropped a fresh patch, notes below:Hotfix 1.0.2 Patch NotesUsing Skip Combat in Moss Book I will now correctly void the "Protector of the Realm" achievement/trophy.Fixed a rare crash in Moss Book I that could occur when ret…

Community AnnouncementsJul 24, 2026
Hot Fix 1.0.1

Thanks to everyone for your feedback and bug reporting! We're working on getting builds with fixes out as quickly as possible, and have a small patch to push today. Hotfix 1.0.1 Patch Notes Properly support multiple plugged in controllers. …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2026
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is Out Now!

Heyo today is THE day! Thank you to everyone who wishlisted, played the demo, shared the game, and cheered us on these past couple of months. Woweeee we made it. 🎬 New Launch Trailer Our new launch trailer is now live, offering one final d…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
Tomorrow's the Day! Last chance to demo, international keyboard support, OST!

Quill's next adventure is just about here. Moss: The Forgotten Relic has surpassed 200,000 wishlists ❤️🐭 We can't wait to share Quill's adventure with so many of you for the first time! Last Day to Play the Demo! If you haven't jumped in y…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
100,000 Wishlists! 🐭❤️ Price confirmed!

Hi everyone, We're just TWO WEEKS AWAY from launch on July 16, but who's counting? Wanted to give a little update: Moss: The Forgotten Relic has officially surpassed 100,000 wishlists on Steam! 🐭 We're keeping the Steam demo live up to lau…

Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2026
Steam Next Fest! A Lil Update

We’re halfway through Steam Next Fest and it has been a very heartwarming and exciting moment for us! Over 10,000 demo sessions, oodles of wishlists, and surely one very tired mouse later, we just wanted to say thanks! ❤️ And if you've enjo…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 12, 2026
🎮 STEAM DEMO + GIVEAWAY 🎉

Hi everyone! 🐭 The Moss: The Forgotten Relic Steam demo is LIVE ahead of Steam Next Fest, and we're celebrating with a giveaway for 3 launch keys 🌟🌟🌟 To enter:🐭 Play the demo 🎁 Head to our giveaway post on X or Bluesky ✨ Follow the in…

GamingOnLinuxJun 10, 2026
Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

A beautiful looking new puzzle-platforming adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic is arriving in July and now it is Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/moss-the-forgotten-relic-gets-steam-dec…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
✅It's official, we're Steam Deck verified! + DEMO

Hi everyone! 🐭Moss: The Forgotten Relic is now officially ✅ Steam Deck Verified And if you'd like to try it for yourself, the demo is available now on Steam.We hope you'll give the demo a try and let us know what you think. Oh, and if you …

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2026
We're launching July 16, 2026!

We're excited to share that Moss: The Forgotten Relic will launch on July 16, 2026.We revealed the release date during IGN Live alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer that highlights more of the reimagined camera work and gameplay. We're al…

Community AnnouncementsJun 4, 2026
🐭 Quill is coming to IGN Live

Hey all, We're heading to IGN Live this weekend! We'll have some new gameplay to share from Moss: The Forgotten Relic during the livestream on June 6, and if you're attending the event in Los Angeles, you'll be able to play the demo yoursel…

Community AnnouncementsMay 20, 2026
Polyarc Dev Update - 0.1

Hey all, it’s Danny from Polyarc. We've been reading all the reactions to the announcements this week, and I wanted to say thank you. It's encouraging to see all the excitement, questions, debates, and curiosity coming from both new and fam…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 14, 2026
Announcement Day!

Hi there, Team Polyarc here!There are certain stories that stay with us long after the credits roll. Not because they were the biggest or loudest, but because they made us feel something deeply human along the way.For so many players, Moss …