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Core Keeper — Latest Updates & Patch Notes

Core Keeper is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 6,291 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix (Oct 9, 2026).

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix

CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that would prevent Steam Free Weekend players from entering a world.

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Tracking
Daily official updates
Players when sampled
6,291
Sample date (UTC)
2026-10-15

This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.

Latest updates & patch notes

14 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. Patch Steam · Official

    CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix

    CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that would prevent Steam Free Weekend players from entering a world.

    Read on Steam →

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC

  3. News Steam · Official

    Core Keeper’s Free Weekend – Your Adventure Starts Here!

    Grab your pickaxes and get ready for a Free Weekend filled with exploration, base building, boss battles, farming, fishing, magic, and secrets to uncover! Howdy, new Explorers, and welcome to the underground. We’re so excited for you to experience Core Keeper in our very first…

    Read on Steam →
  4. Patch Steam · Official

    1.3.0.5 - Stability Patch

    1.3.0.5 - Stability Patch Modding Water painted in the ModSDK's custom scene editor now uses its in-game color, making it easier to tell water types apart. Tiles without an icon in the ModSDK's custom scene editor now get a button preview generated from their tileset sprite…

    Read on Steam →
  5. News Steam · Official

    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 wonderful feedback you've been giving…

    Read on Steam →
  6. Patch Steam · Official

    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.

    Read on Steam →
  7. Patch Steam · Official

    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 ghost component cap from 256 to 512. Made…

    Read on Steam →
  8. Patch Steam · Official

    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.

    Read on Steam →
  9. Patch Steam · Official

    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 Core Keeper, including all-new ways to…

    Read on Steam →
  10. Patch Steam · Official

    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 them: Saddle Racing Saddle Minions now…

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  11. Patch Steam · Official

    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 stages of your underground adventure. From…

    Read on Steam →
  12. News Steam · Official

    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 announced our next 3 major content updates!…

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  13. News Steam · Official

    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 the Underground #7 - Yee-Haw! Every…

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In the news (1)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. GamingOnLinux

    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:

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Game overview

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.

Genre
Action, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Pugstorm
Released
Aug 27, 2024
Price
$11.99
Metacritic
86
Recommendations
51K

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Screenshots

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About Core Keeper

Awaken as an explorer in a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets. In this award-winning, 1-8 player mining sandbox adventure, your choices shape an epic journey. Harvest relics and resources, craft advanced tools, build your base, and explore a dynamically evolving world waiting to be unearthed. Level up your skills, defeat legendary Titans, and unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master a vast array of recipes, raise and care for animals, encounter the Cavelings, and carve out your own unique world in an enchanting underground adventure. MINE RESOURCES Delve deep to harvest precious…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850
Languages
English, Simplified Chinese, Thai, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian
Controller
Full controller support
DLC
2 available on Steam

Frequently asked questions

Is Core Keeper free to play?
Core Keeper is listed at $11.99 on Steam.
What is the latest Core Keeper update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix" (Oct 9, 2026), categorized as Patch. CK 1.3.0.6 - Hotfix Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that would prevent Steam Free Weekend players from entering a world.
When was Core Keeper released?
Core Keeper was released on Aug 27, 2024 by Pugstorm.
What kind of game is Core Keeper?
Core Keeper is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation game, featuring single-player, multi-player, co-op.

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