Vacuum Warrior - Idle Game news & patch notes

Vacuum Warrior now runs on a lot more devices! Some phones and PCs couldn't show the dust effects before and were stuck on an "unsupported" screen - they can finally play. The game sorts this out for you automatically, with a new Particle Mode setting in the Graphics options if you ever want to adjust it. I've also added two tribute skins for Yobnomekop, who recently passed 24,000 hours (over 1,000 days!) in Vacuum Warrior. These skins celebrate that milestone, and everyone can unlock them just by playing. <3 Additions: * New "Particle Mode" setting in the Graphics options - it lets Vacuum Warrior run on a lot more devices, including ones that previously couldn't run the dust effects. It's set to Auto by default and picks the best option for your device automatically. * Two tribute skins honoring Yobnomekop: a bug catcher character and a dragonfly AVA skin. Unlock both by reaching 24 hours of playtime - a nod to his 24,000. Improvements: * Lowered the graphics requirements so the game installs on more devices. * Widened the gameplay settings layout for better readability. PC is available immediately. Android/iOS may take up to 48 hours. Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

You can now control the volume of each sound effect individually! If you're enjoying the game, a positive review would mean a lot <3 Additions: * Added per-sound volume sliders in Settings > Sound Effects Improvements: * Crackle sound default volume lowered * Lump collect sound default volume lowered Fixes: * Various text improvements and fixes Happy Vacuuming!

Your vacuums can now be upgraded! Each of the 11 vacuums has a unique stat boost that grows as you level it up to 100. Unlock upgrades through the Prestige shop, then spend money and junk to power up your collection. With milestone levels every 10 levels introducing new junk requirements, there's plenty to work toward as you progress through the game. Additions: * Added the vacuum upgrade system. Each vacuum has a unique stat boost - level them up using money and junk. * New Prestige upgrade to unlock vacuum upgrades. Requires junk unlocked. * Four new achievements for vacuum upgrade milestones. Improvements: * Balanced offline junk rewards: increased base offline junk efficiency and raised the maximum * Improved the stat system to allow for more complex interactions and better performance * Sale periods served from backend to improve reliability Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

I am working on my next game Color Idle, and the Steam page is finally live. Color Idle is a calm idle clicker where you fill in pixel art by painting tiles. You unlock chapters, upgrades, and helpful companions that help you complete the art faster. If you enjoy Vacuum Warrior and want something more cozy, you can wishlist it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3217490/Color_Idle/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43617653/f78f418131f53560c5c2e36c74b5f9d72caa6ec4.gif Wishlist link again: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3217490/Color_Idle/ As always, Happy Vacuuming!

This update adds 22 new achievements focused on chore completion and vacuum progression. Track your mastery of each chore type and show off your vacuum collection! Additions: * New achievements: Complete each individual chore type once (12 achievements) * New achievement: Chore Expert - complete every chore type at least once * New achievement: Chore Master - complete every chore type at least 3 times * New achievements: Equip each vacuum (8 achievements) * Statistics now show completion counts for each individual chore type Note: Per-chore-type completion counts are a new statistic and were not previously tracked, so progress for these achievements starts at zero. Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

The Christmas Calendar: 24 days of holiday cheer packed with tokens, boosts, chests, and more! Open a door each day from December 1-24 to uncover amazing gifts and rewards! Additions: * Christmas event 2025! * Prestige tokens/min display when earning tokens rapidly. * Zenmode (hides UI) - configure in hotkeys. Improvements: * Clarified non-consumed currencies in the prestige menu. * Updated engine version. Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Improvements: * Upgraded Unity engine. Upwards of 20% fps improvement! * Upgraded authentication system * Upgraded various package versions * Various minor bug fixes and improvements Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Fixes: * Green timer around locations visible when dragged * AVA blinker sorting fix Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Improvements: * Improved rendering and sorting for vacuums and characters * Improved prestige implementation * Save format changes Fixes: * Santa skin unlock check is now more reliable across platforms * Fixed the Christmas menu sometimes being visible * Fixed vacuum-locked overlay being active when unlocked Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Update 0.10.0 - Teams Feature Manager Teams: * Added "Teams" tab to the manager menu * Create up to 10 manager teams and easily switch between them * Assign, Update, Rename, and Delete teams Improvements: * UI is much more crisp on mobile devices * A new game now starts with 1,000 dust particles instead of 500 (spawn rate is the same) * Improved cloud save validation before overwriting Fixes: * Platform integration issue Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

📢 Another Vacuum Warrior Sale is HERE! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce that Vacuum Warrior is part of the Steam Winter Sale, bringing you an exciting opportunity to grab all packs at an incredible 20% OFF! Whether you're looking to enhance your game with new characters, powerful upgrades, or exclusive content, now is the perfect time to jump in and take your adventure to the next level. 🛒 Sale Details: ⏰ Start Date: Available NOW! ⏳ End Date: January 2, 18:00 UTC Don’t miss out—this is your chance to snag amazing deals and make your Vacuum Warrior journey even more epic. Your support means the world to me, and I hope you enjoy both the game and the savings! 🥳 Head to the in-game shop and start saving today! 🚀

Vacuum Warriors, it’s that time of year again!

This year, I’m asking for your support to nominate Vacuum Warrior for the 'Labor of Love' award in the Steam Awards 2024. This category celebrates games that continue to grow and thrive long after their release, and I’ve worked hard to keep Vacuum Warrior fresh and engaging for all of you. If you’ve enjoyed battling dust, upgrading your vacuums, and unlocking achievements, I’d be honored to have your vote. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. Let’s keep sucking! Nominate Vacuum Warrior today – may the suction be with you! 🚀

📢 The First-Ever Vacuum Warrior Sale is LIVE! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce that Vacuum Warrior is part of the Steam Autumn Sale, bringing you an exciting opportunity to grab all packs at an incredible 20% OFF! Whether you're looking to enhance your game with new characters, powerful upgrades, or exclusive content, now is the perfect time to jump in and take your adventure to the next level. 🛒 Sale Details: ⏰ Start Date: Available NOW! ⏳ End Date: December 4, 18:00 UTC Don’t miss out—this is your chance to snag amazing deals and make your Vacuum Warrior journey even more epic. Your support means the world to me, and I hope you enjoy both the game and the savings! 🥳 Head to the in-game shop and start saving today! 🚀

Update 0.9.0 - Christmas Calendar Introducing the Christmas Calendar: 24 days of holiday cheer packed with tokens, boosts, chests, and more! Open a door each day from December 1-24 to uncover amazing gifts and rewards, including a special surprise on Christmas Eve! Christmas Calendar: * The Christmas Calendar button is located in the top right corner menu column * Open a new door every day for exciting rewards and surprises * Five new hidden Christmas achievements. They are hidden, but I can reveal that they unlock by opening doors and collecting rewards Additions: * In-game Sale overlays. Keep an eye out for special offers! Improvements: * Animation engine improvements * Some notifications have icons now * Improved save/load system Fixes: * Manager merge error fixed * Recycle fix for assigned manager Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Hello Vacuum Warriors! We're back with a fresh update focused on enhancing your gameplay experience and fixing some lingering issues! Performance improvements, menu optimizations, and various bug fixes are here to make Vacuum Warrior run smoother and faster for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Improvements: * Minor errors in events should no longer have a large impact on the game * Improved performance for all scroll views * Menus cached on load to reduce lag * General performance improvements * Location row manager hover card now shows to the left to avoid blocking the teleport button * Using "Save & Quit" no longer causes Local/Cloud prompt to appear on next load Fixes: * Selected skin from Skins Pack now loads correctly * Fixed a load bug that would require a restart * Number notation now loads correctly again * Fixed a selection bug in the manager merge tab * Fixed a count bug in the manager merge tab Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Hello, fellow Vacuum Warriors!

I am pleased to announce the release of Vacuum Warrior 0.8.0! This update introduces a range of new character and AVA skins, a skins DLC, a revamped manager system, and enhanced user interface elements. You can now track your manager collection, and earn and recycle manager tokens. The update also adds new achievements for you to unlock. I hope you enjoy the new content and improvements! Please let me know if you encounter any issues or have any feedback. Skins DLC: * Added 5 new free skins * New DLC with 25 character skins and 15 AVA skins * Character menu overhaul Manager Collection Log: * Manager menu overhaul * Added manager collection log * Added manager token currency * Recycle manager cards for manager tokens * New in-game and Steam achievements * Convert free hires to manager tokens Additions: * Transparent menus. Configure in graphics settings * Claim all achievements button * Manager menu has been reworked and is now tab based Improvements: * Reminder to collect daily reward/chores when leaving the game * Improved achievement implementation/performance * Improved manager UI performance * Opening the currently open menu is now ignored reducing lag spikes Fixes: * Character collider properly updates when switching characters * Improved error handling for saving and loading * Manager images now preserve aspect ratio Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Hi, my fellow Vacuum Warriors! First off, I want to thank you all for your continued support and patience over the past few months. I know it's been a bit quiet around here without new updates, and I wanted to give you a quick update on what's been happening behind the scenes. After the release of Mars, I decided to take a bit of a vacation to recharge. During this time, I've also been working on something super exciting—a brand new game that I'm eager to share with you all when it's ready. 🎮 That said, I understand that many of you have been eagerly awaiting new content and updates for Vacuum Warrior. I'm happy to let you know that regular updates will start picking back up soon! I've got some great plans for the next few updates that I think you'll really enjoy. Again, thank you all for your patience and support. Your support keeps me motivated, and I'm excited to bring you many more updates and new content in the future <3 Update 0.7.3 - Quality of Life Update * Shop bot toggles directly in dust and AVA shops * Updated dependencies for Android/iOS * Some performance improvements Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

This update focuses on performance improvements and optimizations. The game should now run smoother and faster on all devices. Performance: * Optimized dust lumps, junk, and chests * Optimized vacuum logic * Simplified colliders * Optimized dust shader * Various other optimizations Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Hello, fellow Vacuum Warriors!

I am pleased to announce the release of Vacuum Warrior 0.7.0! The next location is finally here! Mars is a dusty place, but you can handle it! In addition, this update brings a new dust type, a new vacuum, a new type of boost, new junk items, and 8 new achievements! I hope you enjoy the new content and improvements! Additions: * New location * New dust type * New vacuum * New boost * Two new junk items * 8 new achievements Improvements: * Slightly nerfed the Ultra Sweeper * Revamped vacuuming mechanic for added flexibility * Dark overlay for vacuums that are not unlocked * Dust behaves differently in lower gravity * Junk item description padding Fixes: * Fixed incorrectly configured vacuum * Disk full check when creating directories Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * ~63% performance improvement for dust count GPU queries * ~50% performance improvement for dust vacuumed GPU queries Improvements: * Lookup performance for dust types improved Fixes: * Mobile prices are no longer loaded on desktop Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is very helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * Achievements now show their numerical progress * Login sync. Creating an account or logging in will sync your saves to the cloud Improvements: * The chest achievement correctly triggers for unlocking multiple levels at once * Major achievement refactoring Fixes: * Opening multiple chests counted as one for statistics, chores, and achievements * Fixed active shop bot count * Fixed constant loading overlay when inputting incorrect login credentials * Handle additional network errors Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * Auto Teleport Bot upgrade. Automatically teleports to the first location with the highest unlocked dust type * Auto Teleport Charge Time upgrade. Reduces the time it takes for the Auto Teleport Bot to charge * Open multiple chests at once. Matches the selected quantity * Boosts can now be used in bulk. Matches the selected quantity * Hide maxed upgrades toggle in game settings * Own Auto Teleport Bot Achievement (Steam) * Auto Teleport X times Achievement Improvements: * New icon for the shop bot speed upgrade * Changed title and description for shop bot speed upgrade * Changed completed achievement text from "Reward Claimed" to "Completed" * Mobile: IAPs now show the localized price instead "Buy" Fixes: * Exclamation mark on dailies menu item now hides correctly * Shop bot owned check fixed Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * Common Chest Vault XL upgrade. Add up to 50 more common chests to your storage capacity * Golden Chest Storage Doubler upgrade. Double your golden chest storage capacity permanently * Dust Token Compression Accelerator upgrade. Make the prestige animation go up to 5 times faster Improvements: * FPS label updates max 10 times per second instead of every frame Fixes: * Failing to gather user ad consent will no longer cause an error prompt to appear * If the ads module fails to load, clicking an ad will notify the user instead of trying to load one * The shop bot achievement now properly unlocks when purchasing new bots * Fixed getting multiple achievement levels at once not working properly Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * Added daily chore reroll ad on mobile. Watch an ad once a day to get an extra daily chore reroll Improvements: * Initial optional side menu ad appears slightly earlier * Rate of optional side menu ad appearance slightly increased * Player pref daily resets optimized Fixes: * Bug when setting cloud icons after a timeout * Suppress some logs Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * Mobile notifications * Optional rewarded ads on mobile for a variety of rewards. No forced ads, ever! Improvements: * Error reports are now opt-in rather than on a case-by-case basis Fixes: * Token rewards from chests over 2.1 billion are now correctly handled * Suppress error dialog for failed IAP initialization if no internet connection * Offline chest rewards can no longer be negative due to an exceeded capacity Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * New vastly improved joystick controls * Default touch movement is no longer relative on mobile. The player will move to the position of the touch * Empty local save entries will now display "Load Cloud" instead of "New Game" if a cloud save exists Improvements: * Buying more manager slots than you need is now possible again, but you will have to confirm purchases if buying excess slots * Offline rewards are given after 5 minutes of the being in the background * Disk full errors on mobile no longer trigger the send log popup Fixes: * Achievement hover panel progress bar now displays the correct progress for completed achievements * Fixed a warning in the floor spawner * Fixed a state issue going between relative and absolute touch movement Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

After months of hard work, testing, and fine-tuning, I am thrilled to announce that the mobile version of Vacuum Warrior is now available on both iOS and Android devices. If you are already well on your Vacuum Warrior adventure, go ahead and create an account and enjoy a seamless cross-platform experience. I want to express my gratitude to all mobile beta testers. Thank you for participating; your input has been invaluable <3 Got feedback, suggestions, or found a bug? Let me know in the appropriate forum channel. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to appear. Happy Vacuuming!

The full mobile version will be available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store very soon. Thursday or Friday this week if everything goes to plan. Thank you to everyone who helped test the mobile version - your feedback was extremely helpful! The mobile beta will end at the time of release. If you were part of the mobile beta and would like to keep your progress, I recommend that you create a Vacuum Warrior account and ensure your saves are in the cloud. There is no guarantee that your saves will be available in the full mobile release otherwise. Additions: * Discord linking fallback and mobile. If the automatic linking fails, you can now link your Discord account manually using oauth2. When clicking link you will be redirected to a Discord login page where you can login and link your account. Improvements: * The "Prestige Chore" and the "Earn Compressed Dust Token Chore" are now mutually exclusive meaning you will only ever be assigned one of them at a time. This way you will never be forced to prestige to complete your daily chores * Skipping either of the above chores will also exclude you from being assigned the other one * You can no longer buy more manager slots than you can use Fixes: * Added a small delay to chore generation to ensure all stats are properly updated before generating chores * Fixed a reference error caused by a request timeout * Fixed earn money chore incrementing when loading a save Please consider giving Vacuum Warrior a positive review - it only takes a minute but is extremely helpful! Thank you! <3 Happy Vacuuming!

Additions: * To alleviate some frustration chests and junk can no longer be pushed off the map <3 Improvements: * Changed "Skip" to "Reroll" * Improved save resiliency * Achievement hover panels are no longer hoverable making it much easier to see the different achievement as the panels no longer block other achievements * Failing to save due to low disk space will now tell you that rather than a generic "failed to save" message. It is also no longer treated as an error that triggers the send long prompt in the game Fixes: * Fixed dailies timer * The progress bars in the chore menu blocked scrolling if you clicked on them. This has been fixed * On mobile the vacuum will always be on even if it is disabled in the save file, as mobile does not have a "spacebar" to toggle Happy Vacuuming!