Hozy — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Hozy Update 1.2 is Here ✨ ft. Sandbox Mode & Additional Game Plus Levels! | 2026-06-18 | Hello, renovators! We’re thrilled to be able to share with you the latest update for Hozy, featuring the rest of the Game Plus Levels and our first version of Sandbox Mode! Sandbox ModeYes, you read that right: the first iteration of the long-awaited and highly requested Sandbox Mode has arrived! We are just getting started, so you’ll be able to expect further updates in future, including the ability to change the actual geometry of the room. We’d love your feedback and any suggestions on what you’d like to see added to the mode, so do share them on Steam Forums or Discord (link at the end of this post)! Select your favourite flooring and wal |
| The Hozy Roadmap: A Look at What’s to Come ✨ | 2026-05-21 | Hello, renovators! We have been absolutely blown away by the incredible support we’ve received from our wonderful community since Update 1.1, and seeing you all enjoying the new options available in Game Plus mode has been truly incredible. Over 270k renovators have joined us since launch, and for that we’re so grateful! We’ve also been paying close attention to your feedback and reviews, and we’re working hard on making sure there’s plenty of endgame content for those of you who have completed Hozy’s story so far. We’ll be rolling out the rest of the levels in Game Plus mode soon, so you can continue getting creative with the rooms you’ve pr |
| Update 1.1 ft. Game Plus is Here! ✨ | 2026-05-01 | Hello, renovators! We are so pleased to share a brand new update with you today, featuring some end game content for those of you who have completed the existing rooms and are looking for something fresh: the 1.1 Update, featuring Game+. What’s new in the update? 👀Once you’ve finished renovating the current rooms available as part of Alex’s story, you’ll now be able to unlock alternative versions of some of your previously completed levels, with both lighting options and an alternative set of furniture. For example, you can now decorate the Attic with items from the Workshop, making it a cozy little art studio - and check out how lovely the |
| New Game Plus Update Preview | 2026-04-21 | Hey there, renovators!Can you believe that more than 200,000 of you have made Alex's little world your own? We are so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. This community means everything to us!We've been hard at work on new Hozy content, and a full roadmap is on its way. But today, we just couldn't wait to share a little something with you first!New Game +Once you complete Hozy's current story by finishing work on all available levels, you'll be able to unlock alternative versions of the levels you've already played through.This will let you look at familiar, well-loved locations in a whole new light — literally!Each level will |
| 100,000 copies sold! | 2026-04-03 | Hello renovators!We are so happy to announce that more than 100,000 of you have purchased and played Hozy in just 4 days since launch! From the bottom of our hearts:💖 THANK YOU ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND TIMES! 💖We are so unbelievably grateful to each and every one of you who played the game and shared reviews, comments, screenshots, and videos with us and with everyone around the globe. Every single post means the world to us.We have so many plans for Hozy, and thanks to YOU, we will be able to make them happen!We already mentioned that the much-requested sandbox experience will be available soon, so that you can have more ways to experiment wit |
| A Big Thank You ✨ And a Little Look at What's to Come 💛 | 2026-04-02 | Hello, renovators! We cannot begin to put into words how much we appreciate the outpouring of support we’ve received since Hozy launched a few days ago, but we’re going to try! To each and every one of you who have taken the time to play our cozy renovation game, have left reviews, and have shared your screenshots or videos with us: thank you. Hozy has always been a labor of love, and seeing how much joy it has brought our wonderful community of renovators has been truly incredible. We know you’re probably wondering what’s next, so we thought we’d share a little bit on what the future holds for Hozy! The Future of Hozy 👀We’ve been keeping a |
| Hozy is OUT NOW! 🎉✨ | 2026-03-30 | Hello, renovators! We are so absolutely thrilled to be able to share that Hozy is out now! 🎉 There’s a lot of new things you can look forward to since we released the demo…so let’s take a closer look! Locations (and Interactions!) to Discover 🔍From a dusty Attic filled with old memories to a childhood dream - the Tree House - and even a charming Cafe, each space in Hozy is as unique as the occupiers you’ll be renovating them for. Whether you’ve always longed to create a cozy art corner or cultivate a hidden oasis of plants, you’ll be able to curate each space the way you want to, at your own pace. Of course, tiny, thoughtful object interact |
| Dev Diary: Meet our Portrait Artist 🎨 | 2026-03-30 | Hello, renovators! With Hozy launching in a few hours (!), we thought we’d share a little more about some of the exciting things that have been going on behind the scenes; that’s why, today, we’re having a little sit down with our portrait artist, Rina! Rina created all of the portraits you’ll see throughout the various rooms you’ll be renovating in Hozy (including some you haven’t seen yet!), so we hope you’ll enjoy learning a little more about her process. Hi Rina! You provided some beautiful portraits for Hozy - did you have any inspirations when it came to creating them?Thank you! I was actually really inspired by the artwork from Disco E |
| Announcing the Hozy Official Soundtrack 🎵 | 2026-03-27 | Hello, renovators! We’re excited to share something special with you today: the Hozy Official Soundtrack is coming soon! We were fortunate enough to work with Yann Van Der Cruyssen, the composer for ‘Stray’ and other indie games, who crafted each track to harmoniously complement the atmosphere of the levels. The music reflects not only the mood of the rooms, but also quietly hints at the story of the people who own them. Don’t worry, there are also a few bonus tracks to keep the cozy vibes flowing! Check out one of the tracks below!Each of these tracks is entirely dynamic, meaning that as you progress through the room you’re currently renovat |
| Celebrating 450,000 Wishlists! | 2026-03-19 | Hello, renovators! We are so grateful to be able to say that our little cozy renovation game has just hit an incredible 450,000 wishlists! We know we talk about how much we appreciate each and every wishlist, but they really do make a difference to our indie game, and give more people the chance to discover Hozy, too! So, thank you: for wishlisting us, for playing the demo, and for sharing your screenshots or streaming the game. We truly can’t wait to be able to share the full version with you soon! If you haven’t had a chance to wishlist us yet, make sure to do so on Steam, and you can also follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, and |
| 400,000 Wishlists! | 2026-03-05 | Hello, renovators! We are so pleased to share a wonderful milestone with you: Hozy has just hit 400,000 wishlists! We could not be more excited and grateful for all of your support, whether you’ve just discovered our cozy renovation game or have been here since the first playtest. Each and every wishlist, screenshot, like, share, and piece of feedback truly means everything. If you haven’t had a chance to wishlist us yet, make sure to do so on Steam, and you can also follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, and Instagram, share your screenshots with #MakeItHozy, or join our Discord to chat all things Hozy and show off your wholesome in |
| Steam Next Fest Results | 2026-03-03 | We are so incredibly humbled and grateful to each and every one of you who played the Hozy Demo during Steam Next Fest! Together, we made it into the Top 10 most-played demos of the entire festival! ✨We also received so many wholesome, detailed, and thoughtful reviews. Every piece of feedback means the world to us, and we'll be doing our best to incorporate as much of it as possible before launch. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💖 You can still play the demo and share your amazing spaces with us on Discord and across social media using #MakeItHozy. We can't wait to share everything we've been working on as we head towards launch on |
| Hozy has a Brand New Demo! ✨ | 2026-02-23 | Hello, renovators! We have some very exciting news to share with you today: Hozy has a brand new demo for you to play as part of Steam Next Fest! We’ve got lots of new things for you to try; shall we take a deeper dive? New Level 🔦Grab a flashlight, light your candles, and make sure you’ve got your trusty…glowstick? The city has lost power just as a famed musician has returned; you’ll have to go to work despite the dim conditions, and show this home the love it deserves. We’re sure you’ll be up to the challenge!Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to play some of your favourite previous levels: The Attic and Workshop are playable in the demo, t |
| 300,000! Thank you! | 2026-02-18 | Hello, renovators! We are beyond excited and grateful to be able to say that Hozy has just hit 300,000 wishlists! If you’ve taken the time to play our cozy renovation game, left feedback, or showed us your screenshots or clips, we really want to say a big thank you; it means so much to us. If you haven’t had a chance to wishlist us yet, make sure to do so on Steam (every wishlist counts!), and you can also follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram or join our Discord to chat all things Hozy and show off your wholesome interiors! We look forward to having more to share with you soon! |
| Hozy Launches March 30 ✨ | 2026-01-29 | Hello, renovators! Big news. Huge. Hozy officially has a launch date! We’re pleased to share that you’ll be able to get your hands on the full game on March 30 on PC and Mac!Wrap yourself in a cozy blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, explore 9 unique levels and stories, try out a variety of new gameplay mechanics, and get ready to relax and create beautiful interiors in Hozy!We can’t wait to see your creations in the full game, and in the meantime, make sure to wishlist us on Steam, follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, and join our Discord to get sneak peeks of what’s to come. We look forward to having more to share with you |
| A Holiday Playtest Update ❄️ | 2025-12-15 | Hello, renovators! With the festive season well and truly upon us, we simply couldn’t let the holiday season pass without finding a very Hozy way to celebrate! That’s why we’ve added a brand new decorative holiday-themed update to the playtest! You’ll now find snow-covered rooftops, sparkling lights, a Christmas tree, and even presents waiting for you to place in the first level of the playtest, and we can’t wait to see the screenshots of how you decide to decorate! To share yours, use #Hozy on social media, tag us, or post them in our Discord channel! All the links are at the end of this post. To experience the new decorations (and snow!), s |
| An Autumn-Themed Playtest Update with a NEW ROOM 🍂 | 2025-10-31 | Hello, renovators! There’s a slight chill to the air, the leaves are turning, and the desire to stay warm under a blanket or two is stronger than ever…it must be Autumn! Naturally, we couldn’t let one of the coziest seasons pass by without commemorating it somehow, so…we decided to update the Hozy playtest with a brand new Autumn-inspired level for a limited time! With a warm colour palette, some Halloween decorations, and a sprinkling of falling leaves for you to round up, the new Workshop level is the perfect way to unwind as the days get shorter, and we look forward to seeing your completed versions. Share yours using #Hozy on social media |
| Hozy Just Hit 100k Wishlists! 🥰✨ | 2025-09-05 | Hello, renovators!We are so excited to be able to share that Hozy just hit 100,000 wishlists on Steam! We can’t begin to tell you how incredibly grateful we are to each and every one of you who took the time to wishlist our cozy little renovation game, and each kind comment, piece of feedback, and suggestion is genuinely appreciated by the team. We just wanted to take this moment to say a big thank you for the incredible support you’ve given us so far. If you’d like to continue to stay updated on Hozy’s continued development, make sure to wishlist us here on Steam if you haven’t already, follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, a |
| Playtest Update with Bug Fixes (and Localizations) ✨ | 2025-08-27 | Hello, renovators! We're pleased to share that we've just updated the Hozy playtest with a few bug fixes and new localizations! 🔧 Bug Fixes & Improvements Fixed an issue where the trash tooltip was getting stuck on Level 1Fixed an issue with items not disappearing once placed in the Lost & Found Box Fixed the 'discard' tooltip not disappearing if the feature is not used Fixed the 'right-click to interact' tooltip not disappearing if the window is not opened 📸 Changes to Screenshot Folder We noticed that some of you were having trouble accessing your screenshots using the dedicated screenshot tool in-game. To help with this, you'll now find |
| Playtest update with a brand new room 👀✨ | 2025-08-18 | Hello, renovators! Thank you so much to those of you who have taken the time to try the Hozy playtest so far, we’ve loved seeing your feedback, screenshots, and videos as you discover the world of Hozy and what makes it so special. We’re incredibly excited to be able to share with you today that the Hozy playtest has now been updated! You’ll now be able to renovate an additional brand new room as part of the playtest; once belonging to a slightly eccentric scientist, it’s a tiny downtown apartment that is going to need a lot of love and care before you can start unpacking the new occupant’s belongings. With limited space, you’ll want to get c |