This patch doesn't have a single main feature, but instead includes hundreds of small improvements - more customization options, fewer invisible walls, faster loading times, improved tutorials, prettier lighting, and major performance improvements.

To support an upcoming platform port, we have redesigned many of the core parts of the game's graphics system, which provided huge performance improvements for lower end machines without any loss of quality. Any PC with a graphics chip from the past decade should now be able to run the game, and most PCs that were able to run the game on medium graphics settings previously should now be able to run it on the highest quality and still perform more smoothly.

And since it's gifting season, we're offering Alekon at an unprecedented 75% discount! We hope you enjoy the game!

Happy Holidays!

With this patch, we've added full gamepad support to Alekon. Every game system and interface has been updated to behave differently depending on your input method, so we can provide the ideal user experience for both the players who use a mouse and keyboard, and those who prefer to use a gamepad.

We've also added a variety of quality of life features and optimizations that will hopefully make the experience even more enjoyable for everyone! Many of these were based on feedback we've received on the Steam forums, from streamers, and on our Discord[discord.gg]. We look forward to receiving more such feedback to continue improving the game, and of course if you enjoyed it, please drop us a Steam review!

To celebrate this patch, we're also offering both the game and the soundtrack at a 25% discount until March 7th!

We've released a number of patches since launch, adding a variety of small features and improvements based on your feedback, and patch 1.1 is the biggest one yet!


Sometimes creativity requires a little push to flourish. That's why we are adding randomization to all of the customization options in the game. Don't feel like configuring every little decoration on the Celebratory Spruce? Hit the Randomize button and you'll get a fully decorated tree to further customize! The same can be done with your graffiti tag, a fiction's clothing choice, and all the other customizers.

We hope this change will help people engage more easily with the dozens of customization rewards unlocked throughout the game!


We were surprised to find that quite a few players went as far as taking a perfectly scored photo of every pose in the game! While there's an achievement for capturing every pose, there was no reward for perfecting them all. So we went ahead an added a brand new reward for that! Highlight the spoiler below if you want to find out more!

Once you perfect every pose, Japley will congratulate you and let you set up a group photo at the Well of Whimsy, where you can arrange the fictions of your choice and take a commemorative photo that includes all of your fiction customizations, including colors and clothing! You can talk to Japley afterwards to arrange further group photos.

If you've already perfected every photo before patch 1.1, you will be offered the reward next time you return from a trip having taken any photos.


One of the most common pieces of feedback we've received is that the rhythm mini-games can be very challenging to players not used to that genre, so we went back and adjusted the difficulty on all of them, and additionally, we've changed how mistakes are handled. Now, as you hit correct notes you gain points that forgive future mistakes, which will allow you to recover from early mistakes as the song goes on!


A small minority of players using older hardware have experienced very long loading times when starting and ending photo trips. To counter this, we've added support for optional texture streaming. This will drastically improve loading time on lower-end systems, at the cost of minor texture popping. This feature is enabled by default on graphics settings below Magnificent, and can be turned on or off in the settings menu.


In addition to the larger changes described above, here's a list of other fixes and improvements included in this patch:

• Added a tutorial for mind reading.
  
• Added paper boats in the Prickly Pass river when returning after the entire river is unblocked.
  
• Added a hint about being able to switch fictions in the clothing customizer.
  
• Improved score counting clarity in Hippoli's score challenge quest.
  
• Improved grammar and readability in various dialogues.
  
• Improved some NPC cameras to better see their emotes.
  
• Increased the mistake allowance in the music rhythm games.
  
• Fixed the depth of field lens not working correctly on low graphics settings.
  
• Fixed how visibility is calculated for the Shrooma hiding pose.
  
• Fixed the Bizyburd mesh using a low detail version from too near a distance.
  
• Fixed clipping in some snowman body parts.

Last but not least, as part of the World Conservation Day celebration, both Alekon and the Original Soundtrack will be available at 25% off until August 2nd.

We hope you enjoy the game, and we're looking forward to hearing more of your feedback!

This patch includes the following changes:

• Added level names to the signposts in the level select screen.
  
• Added the ability to control overall constellation size in the constellation designer.
  
• Added a counter for the number of hops done in Wibble's jump rope minigame.
  
• Added a confirmation prompt when trying to exit the settings menu if there are unsaved changes.
  
• Added a hint about being able to edit favorited photos in the McMuney Box.
  
• Added a hint about being able to click on locked path signs for hints when selecting a level.
  
• Added a mention of holding the donut key longer to strengthen the throw in the donut toss minigame hint.
  
• Changed how Celestios' song pitch minigame can be replayed after finishing the quest. It is now started through dialogue rather than by interacting with the horn.
  
• Changed the portal from Dream's Doorstep to always activate level select, instead of returning you directly to the level when no new path or level unlocks are available.
  
• Adjusted Ray-tay's location on Dream's Doorstep slightly to make her easier to spot.
  
• Reduced the difficulty of Nekolar's crane game slightly by increasing movement and grab animation speed.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused performance hitches on Dream's Doorstep on some hardware configurations.
  
• Fixed an animation restarting in Wishling's book when the last page is clicked repeatedly.

This patch contains the following changes:

• Fixed gravity taking unscheduled breaks during Yawhawk's minigame. Bad fundamental force! No donut!
  
• Fixed a spelling error.

This patch contains the following changes:

• Added the ability to turn off time slow without waiting for the timer to run out.
  
• Added the ability to ask for quest hints from the initial quest acceptance dialog for Sonawing, Ray-tay, and Lord of the Sea.
  
• Expanded the pose table and quest list UIs to take up the whole height of the screen and no longer require scrolling.
  
• Changed the hover tool to be toggled by pressing the key instead of being only active while the key is held.
  
• Changed the zoom tutorial to allow proceeding without zooming all the way in.
  
• Fixed saved resolution and window size settings not applying automatically on game start. For existing players, this will take effect after the next time settings are saved.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the rhythm game music to get out of sync if time slow was used during the countdown.
  
• Fixed the game staying in a permanent paused state if you held F1 in the pause menu then released it after exiting the menu.
  
• Fixed clothing assigned as a result of quests resetting to default when leaving and returning to Dream's Doorstep.
  
• Fixed the Snowdrop Slopes achievement not being granted if you unlock it in the demo then continue the same save after upgrading to the full game.
  
• Fixed Justaplant remaining underground after returning to Dream's Doorstep on lower graphics settings.
  
• Fixed being able to throw donuts and Albie during the interactive part of the game's ending sequence.
  
• Fixed the colored music crystals puzzle on Snowdrop Slopes not being repeatable within a single trip if solved before the Sonawings are summoned.
  
• Fixed a case where Wishling could allow you to finish her quest even if you no longer have the requested photos.
  
• Fixed being unable to slow time while crouched.
  
• Fixed the Joyous Wibble animation not playing reliably.
  
• Fixed several grammar and flow issues in dialogues.
  
• Fixed the eyepatch clipping when equipped by Dracory.

This patch includes the following changes:

• Added support for using the time slow tool in rhythm games.
  
• Ensured that every pose is perfectable.
  
• Fixed some fictions not registering in photos when zoomed in very closely.
  
• Fixed Feffo race checkpoints being hard to see on low graphics settings.
  
• Fixed several spelling and grammar mistakes.
  
• Fixed photos of Oa's seasonal aspects not counting towards pose collection.
  
• Fixed the Chilling Hiraffe pose being missable.
  
• Fixed some photos not appearing as choices when selecting a photo to turn into a jigsaw.
  
• Fixed stickers not appearing in hanging paintings.
  
• Fixed the live score tool showing scores when targeting a fiction with no valid pose.
  
• Fixed the jailed Wullard lacking collision.
  
• Fixed ice statues on Snowdrop Slopes lacking collision.

We have a bigger patch coming next week, but here's a hotfix mainly to resolve the Crockasnap minigame not registering success on lower graphical settings. Here are the changes included in this update:

• Added a hint about holding F1 to see all relevant help in any situation.
  
• Added the ability to start Grumbo's hard song from his dialog.
  
• Fixed the Crockasnap minigame not registering success on lower graphical settings (because some of the grass was hidden for performance reasons).
  
• Fixed the angle score for Olsy's photos being computed incorrectly.
  
• Fixed Molo's surrender pose not being perfectable.
  
• Fixed the confirmation UIs in the pause menu not being hidden when hitting Esc.

This patch includes the following changes:

• Added outlines to the jigsaw puzzle pieces and switched the initial jigsaw to a brighter image.
  
• Added the ability to turn Hunter's Sense on and off after receiving it.
  
• Added exact score labels to the in-level pose list.
  
• Improved the color scheme for scoreboards to better differentiate 9/10 and 10/10 poses.
  
• Improved Orashell's swimming pose hint.
  
• Improved the donut hint to clarify that holding the key lets you throw it further.
  
• Increased the chance of Jolly Flippers doing flips.
  
• Changed the default firework type to Double Burst.
  
• Adjusted the default graphics settings to depend on the machine. Note that this applies to new players only. If you are an existing player and are experiencing performance issues, please try the auto-detect feature in the graphics settings menu!
  
• Fixed an issue that would mistakenly accept savegames from the old festival demo, which aren't compatible, and leave the game in an invalid state.
  
• Fixed the Joyous Wibble pose being missable.
  
• Fixed the Exhausted Dopey Needles pose being missable.
  
• Fixed an issue that could invalidate Qumulo poses when his illusion is in the frame.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the final photo taken during the ending sequence to not save.
  
• Fixed the magnet in Crockasnap's minigame being rotatable.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause Crockasnap's minigame to not register a win.
  
• Fixed customization images (snowflake, jack-o'-lantern, etc.) losing image quality after multiple resaves.
  
• Fixed the lone wanderer Wullard having idle thoughts intended for guard Wullards.
  
• Fixed an issue that could allow the player to get stuck or fall through the world in Snowdrop Slopes.
  
• Fixed the magnet puzzle in the Glittering Caves triggering too early.
  
• Fixed Jo'keel's flip being triggerable only once per trip.
  
• Fixed cursor sparkles being offset from the cursor on ultra-widescreen resolutions.
  
• Fixed a performance issue near Bigheart's hub on Dream's Doorstep.
  
• Fixed angry Kroixes sometimes being scored as Kalm Kroix.
  
• Fixed the Winter Oa puzzle unintentionally being solvable in sunny weather.
  
• Fixed several grammar and spelling mistakes.

Extra thanks to everyone who reported issues, gave feedback, or streamed their play session!