Sponge Break - UPDATE 1.0.13
Goose Byte
Aug 3
Howdy, Sponge Buds!
Thanks to everyone who's continued sending in bug reports and feedback since launch.
We've been reading it all, from Steam reviews to Discord posts. Today's update includes another round of gameplay balancing, level improvements, and bug fixes based on what we've heard from players.
⚖️ Gameplay Balance
We've done a quick tuning pass to make survival a little more forgiving while keeping the chaos intact.
- Healing Items
- Chocolate now restores 40 HP (up from 20)
- Apples, Cucumbers, and Pineapples now restore 20 HP (up from 10)
- Mushrooms now remove 40 poison (up from 20)
- Antidotes now remove 50 poison (up from 25)
Rats
- Explosion timer increased from 6 to 10 seconds
- Explosion damage reduced from 25 to 10
Raft Handling
- Reduced raft acceleration for smoother control
- Tuned steering and forward movement
- Slightly increased buoyancy for a more stable ride
Level Improvements
We've continued polishing several levels to improve flow and reduce frustrating moments.
- Getting Your Feet Wet
- Made the second buoy easier and safer to reach
Wood Chipper
- Fixed a spot where players could get stuck, improved river flow, added clearer puzzle feedback, and moved a revive tombstone
Razor's Edge
- Made one of the first puzzles easier to understand, added more revive locations, and toned down the barbed wire and falling rocks sections
The Ascent
- Added more recovery options for players who fall and improved elevator reliability
The Climb
- Added more repair resources and recovery options for players who fall, smoothed out the first elevator transition, and made the final obstacle less punishing
🛠️ Bug Fixes
We've fixed a variety of small bugs across the game based on your reports.
- Fixed The Reviver achievement
- Fixed several localization and UI issues, including missing translations and text overflow.
- Resolved a handful of gameplay issues that could cause players to become stuck.
Every update helps make Sponge Break a better experience!
Thank you again to anyone and everyone who's posted a review, reported a bug, streamed the game, or shared your thoughts. We'll continue listening and making even more improvements based on your input.
See you on the river!
— Goosebyte
This announcement was originally published by Goose Byte on Steam on Aug 3, 2026.
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