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Version 1.4.0 is now live for Blossom: The Seed of Life 🌱
This update focuses heavily on one of the most requested areas of the game:
Building systems have received several major upgrades to make base construction smoother, cleaner, and far more precise.
A brand new Grid Placement Mode has been added.
This creates a large placement grid while building, making it much easier to:
• align buildings • create cleaner bases • build organized layouts • snap structures together visually
This has been one of the most requested building features since launch and should make large-scale construction feel significantly better.
Building on uneven terrain has also been greatly improved.
New Flatten Mode allows buildings to:
• flatten uneven terrain during placement • stay upright correctly • avoid awkward tilted placements
This makes building on hills, rough terrain, and uneven surfaces much more reliable.
• Building toggles now persist per printer (camera lock, flatten mode, rotation, etc.)
• Locked Camera during building now remains locked even while moving
• All base building parts can now be targeted like normal machines and buildings
A new Hovercraft Platform has been added which allows you to call your Hovercraft directly to the platform.
This update also includes multiple fixes and gameplay improvements including:
• Fixed Storage Drones handling mixed resources incorrectly • Improved drone delivery behavior with Auto Storages • Fixed Steam Turbine water usage in Brutal & Hardcore modes • Fixed wagons breaking underneath the Life Station • Fixed Seed Synthesizer triggering on unrelated left clicks • Fixed several UI, localization, and interaction issues
As always, thank you for all the feedback and support ❤️
A lot of the improvements in this update came directly from community requests and feedback after launch.
More updates are already on the way.
See you on Mars 🌱
— Thorin
The major Automation Update is now officially live for Blossom: The Seed of Life!
Over the past week, many of you tested the beta branch, shared feedback, reported bugs, and helped improve this update massively before release.
You can find full patch notes here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3576870/discussions/0/801215295918247681/
Thank you!
Even though I am happy with the overall story, I heard your feedback about the ending.
I aimed for a more open-ended tone, but it did not land as intended for many players. Because of this, I added a small detail to the ending.
Make sure to wait, or skip, until after the credits 🌱
This update expands one of the most requested areas of the game: Automation!
Alongside that, it also introduces new game modes, customization, and new machines to push your base and gameplay even further.
Automation just got a big upgrade.
You can now build more advanced systems with:
Auto Crafting Station → automatically crafts items based on target levels
Auto Refinery → automatically refines resources
Power & Water Switches → control flow with cutoff and restore thresholds
Wireless Power Poles (T1–T3) → connect power networks without cables
These systems allow you to build fully automated production chains and manage resources more efficiently than ever.
You can now customize Blossom.
A new machine, the Color Calibration Unit, lets you change:
main frame colors
metal parts
eyes
backpack
Find it in the world as well as unlock it via blueprint. It’s also available in existing saves.
Looking for more challenge?
Two new modes are now available:
Brutal Mode Higher power & water usage with slower terraformation
Hardcore Mode Brutal difficulty + permadeath + single save slot
New achievements have been added for completing both modes.
Wagon T3 → now with 3 module slots
Refinery Module → refine ores directly from rovers and wagons
Seed and oxygen terraformation has been streamlined:
Genetic Colliders now use Carbon Rods instead of multiple seeds
Discovery system reworked and faster across all tiers
Multiple colliders now speed up discovery
Seed crafting simplified
Drones have also been improved:
Can now supply key systems like Genetic Colliders and Genome Decoder
Better handling of stuck states
New Automation tab in the printer for better organization
Auto Storages now include:
filtering system
copy/paste settings
clearer interaction feedback
Improved automation setup flow
Better UI clarity for storage systems
Additional performance optimizations
This update also includes multiple fixes for:
vehicle and wagon movement
drone behavior
interaction issues
world and gameplay bugs
This is one of the biggest updates so far, and it’s a major step toward deeper automation and long-term progression.
As always, thank you for all the feedback and support!
More updates are already on the way.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
Hello everyone!
A major new update is now live for Blossom: The Seed of Life in the beta branch.
This update expands one of the most requested areas of the game: Automation!
Alongside that, it also introduces new game modes, customization, and new machines to push your base and gameplay even further.
Automation just got a big upgrade.
You can now build more advanced systems with:
Auto Crafting Station → automatically crafts items based on target levels
Auto Refinery → automatically refines resources
Power & Water Switches → control flow with cutoff and restore thresholds
Wireless Power Poles (T1–T3) → connect power networks without cables
These systems allow you to build fully automated production chains and manage resources more efficiently than ever.
You can now customize Blossom.
A new machine, the Color Calibration Unit, lets you change:
main frame colors
metal parts
eyes
backpack
Find it in the world as well as unlock it via blueprint. It’s also available in existing saves.
Looking for more challenge?
Two new modes are now available:
Brutal Mode Higher power & water usage with slower terraformation
Hardcore Mode Brutal difficulty + permadeath + single save slot
New achievements have been added for completing both modes.
Wagon T3 → now with 3 module slots
Refinery Module → refine ores directly from rovers and wagons
Seed and oxygen terraformation has been streamlined:
Genetic Colliders now use Carbon Rods instead of multiple seeds
Discovery system reworked and faster across all tiers
Multiple colliders now speed up discovery
Seed crafting simplified
Drones have also been improved:
Can now supply key systems like Genetic Colliders and Genome Decoder
Better handling of stuck states
New Automation tab in the printer for better organization
Auto Storages now include:
filtering system
copy/paste settings
clearer interaction feedback
Improved automation setup flow
Better UI clarity for storage systems
Additional performance optimizations
This update also includes multiple fixes for:
vehicle and wagon movement
drone behavior
interaction issues
world and gameplay bugs
This is one of the biggest updates so far, and it’s a major step toward deeper automation and long-term progression.
As always, thank you for all the feedback and support!
More updates are already on the way.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
A major update is now available in the Beta branch for Blossom: The Seed of Life.
This update focuses heavily on camera and controls, completely reworking how you interact with the world to make everything feel more precise, responsive, and intuitive.
This is one of the most requested improvements since launch and it’s ready for you to test.
The camera system has been completely rebuilt from the ground up.
Key improvements include:
Much smoother and more precise control
Reworked sensitivity with a wider, more responsive range
Full up/down camera movement
Max zoom increased from 50m → 150m
Improved obstacle avoidance (no more fighting your input)
Reworked zoom behavior across all distances
Lock camera option while placing blueprints
Overall, the camera should now feel far more responsive and consistent, especially during building and exploration.
Controls have also been fully redesigned.
New reticle-based interaction system (replaces proximity interaction)
New action intent system (primary / secondary actions)
Left mouse can now be used as primary action
Fully remappable keybindings
Separate vehicle controls (can be rebound independently)
Improved machine interaction flow
Increased interaction range
Printing and placement now follow the reticle for much better precision
⚠️ Important: Because of this new system, existing keybindings will be reset and may need to be configured again.
This update is currently available in the Beta branch so you can test it early and share feedback before full release.
Right-click Blossom: The Seed of Life in your Steam Library
Click Properties
Go to the Betas tab
Select the Beta branch from the dropdown
Steam will download the update automatically.
General
UI readability and contrast improved, transparency reduced
Camera
Camera system completely reworked for more precise control, smoothing improved
Camera sensitivity reworked with a wider and more responsive range
Camera orbit and zoom sensitivity levels adjusted to work across larger ranges
Full up/down camera movement now supported
Max zoom increased from 50m to 150m
Camera obstacle avoidance reworked to avoid fighting player input
Zoom controls reworked for better control at all zoom levels
Lock camera option added while placing blueprints
Controls
New reticle-based interaction system replaces proximity selection
Action intent system replaces direct key bindings (primary, secondary etc.)
Left mouse can now be used as primary action
Fully remappable keybindings including interaction, disconnect cable, build menu etc.
Previous keybinds will be reset due to the new system and may need to be reconfigured
Vehicle controls now separate from Blossom and can be rebound independently
Next/previous actions moved to mouse wheel (keyboard & mouse)
Machine interactions simplified and streamlined
Interaction range increased slightly for easier targeting
Printing placement now follows reticle for more precise placement
Gameplay
Build menu added to Crafting Station
Build menu added to Small and Medium Rovers
Hovercraft now properly auto-ascends when entering
Animal behaviour improved to prevent getting stuck or looping
Drones now properly use internal storage when Auto Storages are full or unavailable
QoL
Hovercraft can now move backwards
Resources now show names when targeted
Added water consumption info to Refinery in Printer UI
Recycler now has confirmation prompt before deleting resources
World generation improved POI placement so they are no longer buried underground
Optimization
World generation optimized, worlds now load around 30% faster
Multiple memory leaks fixed and overall memory usage improved
Fixes
Fixed printing or crafting triggering while switching categories
Fixed animals getting stuck or looping behaviour
Fixed drones getting stuck in multiple scenarios
Fixed mining drones getting stuck with laser beam active
Fixed mining drone wings rotating incorrectly
Fixed drone internal storage issues
Fixed sounds looping after source is destroyed
Fixed refinery consuming resources without producing output when missing power or water
Fixed hovercraft printing wrong blueprint after analyzing a new disk
Fixed Recycler output not working with Backpack Mode
Fixed unstuck system failing when pushed below the world
Fixed plants spawning too close to bases and machines
Fixed locked crates allowing interaction with empty sockets before unlocking
Fixed selected items not being outlined when using outlined storages
This is a big foundational update, especially for how the game feels to play.
Your feedback here is incredibly important before this goes live for everyone.
If something feels better (or worse), please let me know.
Thank you again for all the support and feedback! It’s directly shaping the game.
More updates are on the way.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
First of all, I just want to say thank you again for all the support since launch.
Seeing so many of you playing, sharing feedback, reporting issues, and spending time in the world of Blossom: The Seed of Life has meant a lot to me.
The launch has been amazing, and I’ve been reading through your feedback every single day. A lot of it has already shaped the recent updates, and it will continue to shape what comes next.
So today, I wanted to share a small roadmap preview of what I’m currently working on for Q2 2026.
These are the main areas I’ll be focusing on over the coming updates.
This is one of the biggest priorities right now.
A lot of players have asked for improvements to:
building placement
object selection
keybindings
overall keyboard, mouse, and controller feel
This system will be getting a major rework to make interacting with the world feel smoother, more reliable, and more intuitive.
This is something I know needs improvement, and it’s actively being worked on.
Automation is also getting expanded further.
This will include new machines and systems to make building and logistics more powerful and satisfying.
Some of the planned additions include:
Refinery Module
Auto Refinery
Auto Crafting Station
Power Switch
Wireless Power Poles
This is meant to push automation further and give you more tools for building larger and smarter systems.
A new challenge-focused mode is also planned.
This mode is aimed at players who want a more punishing and survival-heavy experience.
Planned features include:
new world generation
harder survival balancing
possible permadeath
unique achievements
This should make replaying Blossom feel fresh for players looking for a tougher run.
Base building will also continue to evolve.
A lot of you have asked for more flexibility and better snapping, and that’s something I want to improve.
Current plans include:
new base building pieces
foundations and ramps
vertical building improvements
better base snapping
decorative plant pots
The goal here is to make building feel less restrictive and give you more freedom to create bases the way you want.
This roadmap only covers the current short-term focus.
There’s still a lot more I want to add and improve in Q3–Q4 2026 and beyond, and I’ll share more as development continues.
As always, plans can shift a little during development depending on feedback and priorities, but I wanted to give you a clear idea of where the game is heading next.
Thank you again for all the support, feedback, bug reports, screenshots, reviews, and kind messages.
Blossom has already come a long way because of this community, and I’m really excited to keep improving it.
More updates are on the way soon.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
A new update is now live for Blossom: The Seed of Life bringing a major overhaul to storage, automation drones, and production systems, along with a new machine and several quality-of-life improvements.
Storage has been completely redesigned to make managing items faster and more intuitive.
Instead of manually placing items into slots, you can now target a storage and press the action button to store items instantly.
Retrieving items now opens a dedicated UI, similar to Auto Storage, allowing you to take items individually or all at once.
Storage capacities have also been increased across all tiers, making base organization much easier.
A new Storage Module T3 has also been added for rovers, unlocking at Pressure Stage 8.
Mining drones now feature a new automation system with their own UI.
You can define target resource levels, and drones will automatically mine until those levels are reached.
Once targets are satisfied, drones go idle and resume mining when resources drop.
The UI now also shows resources available in Auto Storages within range, making automated mining much easier to manage.
Storage drones now also use the target resource system.
You can define how many resources should be maintained, and drones will automatically transport items to maintain those levels.
They can now transport:
refined metals
crafted materials
items lying around the world
They can also supply generators with Regolith and Uranium Rods automatically while maintaining resource targets.
Refineries have been redesigned to work like Crafting Stations and Printers.
Instead of physical item slots, refineries now open a UI where you choose ingots to refine.
They can also pull resources directly from powered Auto Storages, enabling smoother automation setups.
A new machine has been added: Recycler
It allows you to:
destroy unwanted raw ores
dismantle crafted materials back into raw ores
Unlocks at Temperature Stage 6.
Solar Panels and Wind Turbines now have an extra power socket so they can be chained together without extra power extenders
More automation updates and improvements are already in development.
Thank you for the continued feedback and support.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
First of all, thank you! The launch of Blossom: The Seed of Life has been incredible, and I’m honestly blown away by the support.
On day one, the game reached:
1,133 peak concurrent players
Top 10 best-selling games on Steam in Germany
Top 49 best-selling games globally
Seeing so many players exploring Mars on launch day was surreal. For a solo developer project, this means a lot.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Since launch I’ve been reading every piece of feedback, review, and message.
The most common feedback right now is about camera controls and interaction controls. I completely agree that these can be improved and these will be reworked very soon!
More details to follow!
A lot of you also mentioned miner and storage drones has to be micro managed and unintuitive to use. I already started working on the automation content update which I will deliver in a couple of different updates.
These updates will focus heavily on automation improvements, including a full rework of both miner and storage drones.
They will gain a UI and new capabilities such as:
targeting multiple resource types
maintaining target resource levels
improved logistics behavior
better automation workflows
You can see how these work in these videos:
Refineries is also being reworked and you won't need to manually slot any resources to them anymore. They will work more like a crafting station and will also support auto storages!
Alongside this announcement, Version 1.0.12 is now available with fixes and improvements based on player feedback.
Some of the most important changes include:
Proximity Charger now charges Battery Modules when connected to Blossom or the rover being driven
New Unstuck option in the pause menu to recover Blossom or vehicles
Rovers no longer get stuck when ice levels rise
If you’re enjoying Blossom so far, please consider leaving a Steam review.
Reviews during launch are incredibly important and help Steam show the game to more players. Even a short review makes a huge difference for a small indie developer.
Thank you for the support!
Menu select, click, and back sound effects replaced with lower-pitched versions and reduced volume
Machine sound effect volumes rebalanced and their audible range reduced
Blossom upgrade names changed from "module" to "tool" to avoid confusion with rover modules
Mining Laser T3 renamed to Heavy Mining Laser
Embryo Incubator now shows a green tick when at least one food is supplied
Proximity Charger now charges Battery Modules when connected to Blossom or the rover being driven
Added Unstuck option to the pause menu to recover Blossom or vehicles
Remove All Items action now transfers items to Blossom’s backpack if there is space
Ice levels now rise in real time instead of jumping every 5 seconds
T2 Seed Collider now can discover ground seeds and 25% faster
T3 Seed Collider now can discover ground seeds 50% faster and shrub seeds 25% faster
Pinned recipes now check Auto Storages for resources when in range
Fixed movement inputs getting stuck
Fixed crashes when deconstructing buildings
Fixed rovers unable to move on rising ice
Fixed exiting vehicles placing the player inside them
Fixed Backpack Mode keybinding text missing in config
Fixed animals getting stuck in world geometry
Fixed Storage Drones taking Carbon from Carbon Extractors
Fixed UI scroll direction in machine menus
Fixed Auto Storage UI not updating after deliveries
Fixed depleted deposits not being destroyed
Fixed database videos stretching on ultrawide monitors
Fixed Auto Unstuck not working on the space station
Fixed Auto Unstuck teleporting players to the world instead of their pod
Fixed compass showing objects above the space station
Thank you again for the incredible support. Your feedback is helping shape the future of the game.
More updates are already on the way.
See you on Mars. 🌱
— Thorin
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