Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock news & patch notes

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stay perfectly still… while the world around you suddenly runs faster? I did. So I called the developers. They came, looked at my framerate… and quietly sat down in shock.

After long meditations, profiler rituals, and conversations with the spirits of the engine, they performed a miracle — optimization.

So massive that in some places performance increased fourfold. Four. Solid. Times.

Look at these two screenshots. Similar? You’re right — almost identical. I’m still sitting… or lying… maybe standing? Hard to tell. I’m still a rock.

But now look at the top-left corner…

On an RTX 5080*

Woooow. This isn’t magic. This is optimization. Even I didn’t believe I could do nothing… this fast.

What we did:

• Lowered the official system requirements thanks to optimization! New requirements: Minimum: Nvidia GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) Recommended: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

• Medium and Low render settings now look much more consistent and pleasant.

Image 1 — old LOW settings, Image 2 — new LOW settings

• Motion Blur toggle finally behaves and works correctly

• Event-related bugs fixed (the stone spirits are pleased)

• Leaderboard fixed (playtime is now counted correctly per session)

• Fixed inactive day tracking for the “Existential Crisis” achievement

• Fixed visual inconsistencies in certain events

And this is only the beginning.

A lot of strange, interesting, and… perfectly motionless things await. But before I return to eternal contemplation — here’s a small spoiler:

Yes. Exactly what you’re thinking. And no, I won’t say more. I’m a rock. We keep secrets.

Thank you for sitting with me.

PS: Huge thanks to the Rendrify team for helping with optimization

1.2.0.2 Hotfix

• Fixed AMD Graphic Cards issue (Colorful flickering)

• Fixed Background music playback option

Hey… it’s me again. Your stone.

The Steam Awards 2025 have begun, and I heard about a category that felt… familiar. Deeply familiar.

Sit Back and Relax Award — for games that slow everything down, calm your mind, and let the noise of the day drift away. For games where you can simply… exist.

That sounds suspiciously like what I do every single day. Sit. Watch. Breathe. Endure. Occasionally observe other stones doing absolutely nothing with incredible dedication.

And honestly… if you believe there’s a game out there more relaxing than being a literal rock — feel free to throw a rock at me.

But if Stone Simulator has ever brought you a little peace, stillness, or quiet comfort, I’d be grateful for your vote in the Sit Back and Relax Award.

Thanks for spending time with me. Even when nothing happens at all.

Your stone. ːstone_simulator_boulderː

Psst... do you hear that?

Far away, stones are whispering — competing to see who can sit the longest. Stone Simulator now has a new leaderboard: the world’s top 100 stones by total time played.

Sit still, meditate, don’t move — and maybe your name will be carved into stone history.

Hello again — it’s me, your stone.

Remember when I dreamed of not lying here alone? It seems that time has come. There aren’t many events around — it still feels a bit like Zen mode — but now I won’t be alone!

Now in Stone Simulator you can play together — up to four players at once. Create a private lobby and invite your friends, or open a public one so that any wandering stone can join.

Yes, now we can simply… be together.

I also learned to move… or maybe “teleport.” I’m still figuring it out. In multiplayer mode you can change your resting spot — just press “E.”

Do it ten times and you’ll earn a new achievement. Another one awaits if you create or join someone’s lobby — in search of the meaning of existence, of course.

And to celebrate my social awakening, the game is now 30% off.

It’s the perfect time to invite friends and just… lie around together.

See you in the lobby, my contemplative friend. I’ll be waiting on the stone next to yours.

Hello again — it’s me, your stone ːstone_simulator_heartː

While the developers are preparing the co-op mode so I won’t be lonely anymore, they’ve given me something new to do — collecting memories.

I’m still lying in the same place. The wind still sings through the grass, and the sun still warms my surface. But now there’s something new in the air — the scent of collections.

As you play, I begin to dream ːstone_simulator_boulderː

Simple dreams, like life itself: spring meadows, summer skies, autumn winds, and winter silence. Each dream is a card you can discover. Spring Vibes. Summer Vibes. Autumn Vibes. Winter Vibes. And, of course, my odd forest companion — Weirdo Friend. He appears whenever reality becomes a little too serious.

And I’ve started to… grow ːstone_simulator_fingerː

Well, not me exactly — my levels on Steam have. If you collect all five cards and craft them into a set, my essence grows stronger, and your collection gains a new level. Pebble, Boulder, Ancient Stone, Crystal Core, Magma Heart… And if you’re lucky, you’ll reach the final state — Eternal Monolith.

Each level-up may reward you with one of three rare profile backgrounds or an emoticon — a small but living fragment of my mood.

The world keeps changing, but I remain. I lie still and listen as everything around me awakens, as you gather my fragments and turn them into a story.

Hey, it’s me — your rock.

• Random Events Mode — absurd and unexpected encounters.
• Zen Mode — peaceful contemplation.
• Atmospheric details: snow on mountain peaks, a real star map of the night sky, seasonal colors, spring blossoms, summer butterflies, meteor showers, and much more.
• 37 absurd achievements tied to in-game events.

The release patch brings even more:

• 6 new achievements
• New events covering a full in-game yearly cycle
• Landscape and model updates
• Improved graphics
• New winter and snowy weather music tracks
• Numerous fixes and improvements

For Early Access players

For everyone just discovering the stone world

We’re thrilled to announce that Stone Simulator - Just Be a Rock is part of the Steam Summer Sale with a juicy 35% discount! If you haven’t joined our serene (or not-so-serene) world yet, now’s the perfect time. Lie down next to the rock, soak in the stars, and meet some strange new visitors!

Steam Summer Sale

New Weather Events

• Meteor Shower: The night sky comes alive as stars fall, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Perfect for contemplation!
• Spring Butterflies: Vibrant butterflies flutter over the fields, adding color to your springtime Zen.
• Summer Butterflies: Warm breezes bring new winged guests, dancing under the summer sun.

New Events

• Mysterious Creatures: Strange beings pop up out of nowhere. Are they here to have fun or stir up trouble? You decide!
• Insect Swarm Surge: A thick fog brings a buzzing swarm. It’s enough to make even a rock feel itchy!

New Achievements

• Meteor Shower: Catch the moment when the sky rains stars.
• Spring Butterflies: Enjoy the dance of springtime wings.
• Summer Butterflies: Bask in the company of summer butterflies.
• Chubriks: Meet the magical creatures toying with the weather.
• Gnat Swarm: Survive the invasion of a foggy insect swarm.

Other Improvements

• Optimized weather effects for smoother contemplation.
• Fixed minor bugs in Events Mode.
• Improved performance on low graphics settings.

Events Mode

• UFO
• Ghostly Wolf
• Stone Golem
• Clone
• Aura
• Fireflies
• Portal

Zen Mode

• The rock stays silent in Zen Mode
• Day length doubled for a slower pace
• Weather now affects wind strength and how plants sway in it
• Mountain snow cover changes with the seasons

Other Changes

• Fixed achievements tied to photo mode
• New mode selection screen (Events/Zen)
• Main menu music added

What changed:

How can you help make Stone Simulator even better?

• Share your ideas. What unique mechanics or events could deepen this “rocky” experience? Let us know—we’ll consider every suggestion and do our best to bring the most inspiring ones to life.
• Report any bugs. If something unexpected occurs, give us a heads-up so we can quickly investigate and fix any issues.
• Tell us how you feel. What do you like most about the game, and what would you improve? Your feedback guides us in making Stone Simulator as meditative and engaging as possible.

What’s next?