The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Patch 1.04 - Content Update | 2026-08-31 | 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 update is focused on bringing new content to The Mound and is part of our plans for the continued expansion and development of the game. We're able to do this thanks to the support you've shown for our game, and we hope you enjoy each update we'll continue to put out. With this patch, there will be new creatures to avoid and a new reason to explore every nook and cranny of the map to build a new occult ite |
| Patch 1.03 - Quality of Life Hotfixes | 2026-08-13 | 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 to show you region, language, etc. and Quickmatch that will put you in game without visiting the server list. We've also made some improvements to in-game voice chat, optimisation, and the ability to teleport yourself out if you find yourself stuck. You can also pet Carlito, which might be the most important addition this patch. We've got a larger patch in the works with some wider content additions planne |
| Patch 1.02 - Block Ability & Hotfixes | 2026-07-29 | 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 started to understand how things work, then we're going to have to do something about that. Foreshadowing aside, we've had a lot of feedback about the tools players have at their disposal to deal with the Mound. This is a short patch, but with some big changes. The largest of which is the addition of a block ability, that will help you avoid getting overrun by the creatures coming for you. We're aware that |
| Patch 1.01 - Post Launch Hotfixes, Balancing Pass + Crossplay Friend Finder | 2026-07-21 | 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 & camera selection, bug fixes, balance, Crossplay (particularly finding lobbies with your friends) and more.PLEASE NOTE: If you've been playing on the beta branch, you may need to restart your Steam client or revert back to the default beta branch. If you need a refresher on how to do that, you can find it here. Patch notes:Key Changes:Improved performance profiles for PCAdded server setting to be able to fin |
| Test next week's patch on a Beta Branch | 2026-07-17 | 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 already hard at work on a first patch that will resolve some of the things you've brought up. Please note that if you want to try this Open Beta patch, the crossplay isn't enabled. Things we're looking into: Optimisation (FPS & performance)Inventory Management (coming next patch for keyboard & mouse. Controller support to follow in a later update)Server Finder Password for playing with friends on different |
| What's new since the demo ? | 2026-07-15 | 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 on the main ship lets you spend tokens to improve or upgrade weapons given by contracts.Hand-drawn art pieces now accompany logbook narrations on the rowboat map.New guidebook page added at the combat dummy on the ship, covering combat mechanics.New sanity effect. We're not telling you what it is.ImprovementsSeveral of these came directly from your feedback: thank you for taking the time to share it.Commun |
| The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is OUT NOW | 2026-07-15 | 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 Team. We're thrilled with the amount of support and attention the game has received. It has been great having a lot of interaction with the community since the demo debuted on Steam and we look forward to continue development while we keep taking notes from all the people that want to share their feedback. Thanks again to everyone that followed us through this new journey. The adventure is only beginning and w |
| Milestone 3 UNLOCKED: 800,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉 | 2026-07-13 | 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 you. Your enthusiasm and support have meant the world to the team.And because of you, the community has unlocked the 20% launch discount, available starting July 15.Congratulations to everyone who helped us reach this goal! The excitement surrounding The Mound has been amazing to witness, and we're looking forward to seeing thousands of expeditions venture into the jungle when the gates finally open.We hope |
| Are you ready explorers? | 2026-07-06 | 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 aheadThe final push: Let's hit the 20% discount!Thanks to your incredible support, we already smashed our second milestone and locked in a guaranteed 15% launch discount. But we aren't done yet!We are incredibly close to our final, ultimate wishlist milestone. If we can rally together and hit this last goal before July 15th, we will unlock a massive 20% launch discount for the entire community!Share the trailer |
| Pricing & Early Adopters Bonus | 2026-07-03 | 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.For this mission, only the host needs the DLC for the whole party to enjoy it!Early Adopters bonusThe Lost Explorers' Swords Pack - a pair of ornate rapiers to arm yourself - will be available to all players for the first 2 weeks after launch.Here's what that means if you buy The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu on Steam during those first 2 weeks:Claim the Lost Explorers' Swords Pack for freeGet the Launch Discount ( |
| Show us your best clips & Win a 4-pack of keys for your squad! 🎬 | 2026-06-26 | 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 all - and feature the best ones on our official social media channels!How to participate:We want to see your funniest, most chaotic, or downright "WTF" gameplay clips from The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu.To enter, simply share your clips with us by July 5th:On Twitter/X: Post your clip using tagging @PlayTheMound.On TikTok: Post your clip using tagging @playthemound.On Discord: Drop your video or link directly |
| Milestone 2 UNLOCKED: 600,000 Wishlists reached! 🎉 | 2026-06-23 | 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 a guaranteed 15% launch discount for Steam when the game releases on July 15, 2026! We are incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm during the demo and your continued support as we head into the final weeks of development. The definitive expedition begins very soon: get your gear ready!🧭 Join the GalleonRedditTiktok Twitter Discord |
| Thank you to our 200,000 Explorers! | 2026-06-22 | 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 it back to the galleon with your pockets full of gold, fell victim to the terrors in the dark, or accidentally attacked your teammate because the madness took over: thank you. Seeing so many of you coordinate, panic, and test your sanity together has been an incredible milestone for our team.The jungle is still callingWe have some great news for those who aren't quite ready to leave the canopy. Even though |
| Demo Update - Patch Notes | 2026-06-18 | 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 effects added to the rotation. We're not telling you what they are. You'll know.Guidebook codex pages can now be discovered across the mainland - piece together more of what The Mound doesn't want you to know.Firearm ammo drops now carry more bullets per pickup, and undead enemies have a slightly higher chance of dropping them.Additional weapons and ammo placed in select areas.Appraiser sentiment improved - gea |
| Playable demo is LIVE for Steam Next Fest! | 2026-06-16 | 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 been curious to experience the tension of our pirate-era cosmic horror, gather your squad: now is the moment to begin your exploration into the jungle.Check out the gameplay:What's in the demo?For those who participated in our recent Closed Beta, this demo features the same chaotic, high-stakes gameplay you experienced, but with a major upgrade: 5 forts are available for exploration!Whether you are returning |
| Back to the Galleon - Thank you, explorers! | 2026-06-08 | 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. Your courage and your feedback have been invaluable.Share Your Expedition ReportBefore the madness fades from your mind, we ask that you share your findings. Your insights are crucial as we prepare for our launch on July 15th. Please take a few moments to complete our official feedback form.👉 Submit Your Feedback HereThe Jungle Calls Again Soon...Did you miss out on a key, or are you eager to dive back in? |
| Closed Beta: Known issues & Temporary workarounds 🛠️ | 2026-06-05 | 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 you can do to avoid or resolve them in the meantime: IssueWorkaroundCrash when attacking the centipedes around the Logbook CampDon't attack the small centipedes spawning during the hallucination sequence for the first Logbook onboarding contractClient is not able to see the lantern/torch light of the hostRandom network issue, minimal impact on gameplayCanceling return from boat pop up window after the missi |
| Closed Beta keys dispatched | 2026-06-05 | 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). Follow the instructions included in your email to redeem your Steam key and begin your descent into the dark mysteries that await. Closed Beta ScheduleStart: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM CESTEnd: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CEST ⚠️ Known IssuesAs you take your first steps into our cursed jungle, please keep in mind that this is an early beta test. We are currently compiling a list of known issues whi |
| The Mound: Wishlist Milestones | 2026-06-04 | 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 together.Each milestone is more than just a number: it is a lifeline. Reaching these thresholds secures direct launch discounts for the entire community on day one.Here is your expedition manifest of what is at stake:Thank you for your incredible support! You secured a guaranteed 10% launch discount for everyone at release.Wishlist The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu today, recruit your squad, and let's face the ma |
| The Mound Closed Demo - Register Now | 2026-05-29 | 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, Register through our form for a chance to be selected and receive three keys in total: one for you and two to share to form your squad of explorers. How to RegisterRegistrations are open now through June 8th on My Nacon.👉 Register hereSpots are limited. Once selections are made, accepted players will receive access instructions by email before June 5th. What's in the DemoYou'll get a hands-on look at the cor |