The Witch's Cauldron news & patch notes

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since we last checked in, but we’ve got plenty to share. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/01ec738028ff0243fee82e12a0cbcaead46290d7.gif As you may have noticed, for those who achieved 100% completion in Steam, the game is no longer listed as perfect. This happened because we’re preparing a big free update, which will include new quests, skins for the witch, an opening cutscene, cloud saves, and, of course, achievements. It’s expected to be released around Halloween, so you can spend a spooky night in good witch company and unlock those new achievements.

Greetings, potionmakers! The flame's still hot under our pot and a new update is a-brewing! Some technical stuff, as usual, but there's plenty of new content, too. Remember the art contest? The outfits inspired by the winning works will be added to the wardrobe. Also included: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/e2dda77ebc9f3086489f99c59b21dba1475e789a.gif - cloud saves - succubus story arc - a hapless hunter asking for your help and maybe helping you in return - some special outfits that can be bought with gold - unique quests tied to some of the outfits which will influence your reputation with game factions; other outfits will affect game mechanics {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/03be0f1299dd4bfdee0bdc899c8f08d627226ab6.png - a food and drink related story arc which will let you use the culinary chapter of your grimoire to leave a mark on the realm - new characters and minor quests {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/d29c10ec0205d39f3faf29d02cba8ad44184b9d4.gif - new achievements - Drawing an intro video for the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/c42c2e6c3600b59f18a8775b098c552e4768d454.png We listen to your feedback with great pleasure and try to make our game better with new content. Hopefully it won't take long for you to see the results of our labor. As always, thanks for your support! Discord X Reddit VK Updated Supporter Pack, in addition to OST and bonus tracks, will include a digital artbook which will shed light on lore behind important characters, events and locations, while also uncovering some behind-the-scenes development details and design considerations. Wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955860/The_Witchs_Cauldron__Supporter_Pack/?curator_clanid=43681990

Fixed ingredients dragging through cauldron without reaction on field location. And yes, we want that SteamDeck Verified checkmark:)

Includes:

• major background update to support all sorts of displays, wide and square alike!
• basic controller support with a virtual cursor, mostly targeted at Steam Deck users. We'll continue working on gamepad usability in later patches - please send us your feedback and ideas!
• storyline cooldowns for smoother story flow.
• additional storylines and events for the guy who wants to steal some eggs, the guy who wants to turn manure into gold, the guy who wants to find the meaning of life, and the cow.
• some night event and other art update.
• fixed the fireplace animation.
• changed the face on the rejuvenation bottle (It was me, Dio).

Three months have passed since the release of The Witch's Cauldron and we are hard at work on the next expansion. After analyzing your feedback and our own ideas we've decided on the following changes and additions: New costumes, of course. Our recent art competition was a great help in that regard. We've received a lot of original and funny designs and it was hard to pick the best. Anyway, the players will receive a veritable collection of hats and gowns with the update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/7bdb5fe24a6569a84c9de4f78137d4e50737e6b8.png Adding on to that, the costumes will provide gameplay effects. Their unique features will affect the game balance or even the ability to access plot branches And we're adding a wardrobe! It's bigger on the inside {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/367ea4f160032bad0d69c6ff3deb6748b14f2bab.gif We're not forgetting the technical stuff either, working on cloud saves, Steam Deck optimization and controller support, as well as adding new supported resolutions. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/3cb0f138e626b27cfc0c69bf5cff6e20617aa98d.png We're updating and expanding questlines, adding new uses for your potions and colorful new characters. There's even a frustrated succubus asking for your help. We don’t forget about completely new storylines: you will meet new characters, and it’s up to you, as always, to help them or harm them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/5e65ffa9bb53c4bba601770ee5965cc12149322f.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/6cfb7ba820030262d205c09734e97cee9ced8e09.gif Updated Supporter Pack, in addition to OST and bonus tracks, will include a digital artbook which will shed light on lore behind important characters, events and locations, while also uncovering some behind-the-scenes development details and design considerations. Wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955860/The_Witchs_Cauldron__Supporter_Pack/?curator_clanid=43681990 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/ab5ab551b1ea6e3fb9b2e7027426b66321593871.jpg We're keeping on brewing while the cauldron's hot. A lot of thanks for your reviews, support and social media posts, it is all hugely appreciated! Discord X Reddit VK

Cauldron 1.6 patch notes:

• The True Power ending fix, made the ending easier to unlock.
• Fixed ending map icons and animation.
• Some updates to Experiments tab - now the sets are clickable.
• Fixed experiments data not cleared on Reset Progress.
• Some storyline distribution across rounds (for those who are tired of the vampire storyline).
• You can now pick the default skin and make the witch jump at any time.
• Fixed music stopping in the menu.
• Some art and character updates.

Greetings, Potionmakers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/cdc44b5bc54afd66a5e6c79d854a602b6d5fcb44.gif We at Harvey Games are happy to announce an art competition! If you played The Witch's Cauldron you might've already thought "Man, I wish my witch could wear something else beside these purple rags. And how come there is only one hat?!?" Well, you're in luck, because that's what the competition is all about - new outfits for our main character. Your imagination is the limit - we will gladly take the boring technical part on ourselves. Draw whatever you want, to the best of your ability. Add background to your liking or make the most detailed piece ever, it's all up to you. Deadline is March 24th. Works can be sent to the Drawing Competition channel on our Discord. Three outfits of our choosing will be added to the game and their authors' names to the game credits. Winners will also get a free copy of The Witch's Cauldron each and we'll praise them to high heavens on our socials. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/1fd7804afa9af09d22c8cfb6fc12e12113a02222.jpg Sounds good, right? Then let's get brewing! Your Harvey the Cavy !

Approaching the release What's up everyone, Harvey Games here. The Witch's Cauldron, our very first game, has finally been released. We've been working on it for two years while closely listening to the feedback, watching streams and trying our hardest to make a game which would reward you with if not the most hardcore, then at least not wholly unpleasant experience. The game has been released on Steam and was wish-listed over 7000 times by the release date. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/43d9e1b812fc6784868bbc89c41cea086beff402.gif A little about the release version of The Witch's Cauldron Unlike the demo and Prologue, this version of the game features every bit of up-to-date content: Full version of King's story branch Bandits story branch Archbishop story branch Auto-brew function which becomes available after learning most of recipes and can be turned on and off in options Arcane Circle story branch which grants the ability to manipulate Fame and Dread using rumors A modest wardrobe for our witch – new apparel unlocks with certain endings List of every possible ingredient combination (Experiments tab in your recipe book) Ability to drag and drop Bobby the Cat (into the cauldron too) and feed him the ingredients Several new cinematics The Witch's Cauldron released on 24.01.2024 and (at the time of this post) got about 200 reviews on Steam. It's still featured in the New & Trending tab on Steam. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/4d084573563c88aa143898b7ee2a7dabc120871b.png First problems. Fixes. Patch. Release revealed several important problems. The biggest one was probably the one that got named The Day 30 bug. What was supposed to happen: when the player runs out of story cards, the Moving ending should activate. Instead the moving happened randomly and when it was supposed to happen originally the game locked or crashed instead. We fixed it and now everything is working as intended! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/ba48df8464f42e45395b99c3ea2f15c72dfef73d.gif Here's the most important fixes of the 28.01.24 patch: The Rainbow Drakkar and Story of the Chalice achievements now work correctly Fixed the black screen caused by the previously installed demo version Fixed the sound settings that weren't saving Now the game doesn't lock after playing for more than 30 in-game days Moving ending fix Can now switch between unlocked skins by clicking on the witch Other wardrobe-related bug fixes Fixed the bug that happened after closing the game on the ending screen Recipe book: animation fixes, updated font on the Ingredients tab Some adjustments to Fear balance The Riddle of the Blind Man rework Some minor fixes and adjustments to the plot Feedback All in all, our reward for finishing our work was more work. But it was more then worth it because of how well the game was received. The feedback was nothing short of fantastic, with ton of useful advice and player support. Our Discord chat took active part in looking for bugs and offering ideas for improving the game and we are immensely grateful to each and everyone who participated in discussions. It motivates us a lot. Steam reviews were helpful as well in identifying some problems. And of course we couldn't forget about streamers and bloggers who gave us exposure and wrote reviews. We tried to watch every stream and participated in some of them to discuss the weak and strong points of our game with players. Special thanks to the iXBT guys who allowed us to reach such a wide audience! What's next? We won't make any promises – that way we won't disappoint anyone (that's what Bobby the Cat would do). Let's just say we've listened and we heard you. And we're gonna keep brewing. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43681990/b1722dd356a173b2fe2a769edab0361679dfa5e7.png

All Hallows' Eve is upon us. Soon the souls of the dead will haunt the world of the living and evil spirits will roam the streets, creak the floorboards, rattle in the attics and the cellars and skulk in the shadows. The realm is a vile cesspool of sin and corruption and the eldritch forces will grow powerful beyond all imagination. There will be no bribing them off with some licorice. Which means more work for a witch and her cat. Leave trick-or-treating to clueless children and line up for some prime potions, folks! It's gonna be a long night. Don't forget to leave your feedback in the discussions, they help us make the game better! And also join our Discord Channel, where we communicate and maintain a development blog Trick or wishlist!

Greetings, Potions Masters! I want to inform you that already this summer we are ready to share with you a demo version of the game, in which you will find several branches of events and personal stories of characters who will definitely look at the light under your magic cauldron, because the rumor about the newly arrived healer and herbalist has already spread around the neighborhood. https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/062/465/288/large/harvey-games-base-backgroundshoot3-00109.jpg?1683198562 Our team, led by me, of course, carefully prepared and is now ready to show you the fruits of our labors: https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/062/465/139/large/harvey-games-steam-up4.jpg?1683198063 – significantly improved the elements of the potion book: now you can see all the potions that are in the game, but not all of them will be available immediately – you will have to look for ways to get and use them; - now I, Bobby the cat, will, from time to time, give you tips, as well as warnings about how we should act in this situation; - each brewed potion has its own unique effect that distinguishes it from the rest; – the division into cycles of day and night has become clear and have animations of their shifts: everyone knows that potions work well under the cover of night, and the fruits of your deeds make themselves felt the very next day; - for lovers of reading, the witch has already compiled a guide to the ingredients and their properties; - we, I - Bobby and the Witch, already keep records of our visitors, so as not to forget what potion we brewed last time, whether you used it wisely and what effect you achieved. In the meantime, click here: and add The Witch's Cauldron to your wishlist! https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/062/465/303/large/harvey-games-blackman-00071.jpg?1683198598 Oh yeah, don't miss the festival, I'll be there too. Your Bobby, kitty