2026-04-16 10:56 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey campers! As part of London Games Festival which took place this week, our creative director and co-founder, Rob Madden shared his journey of creating Pine Hearts. Here’s a little quote from the article linked below: “I always like making stuff and making games, making little worlds and places you can explore – places that feel good to be in”. Pine Hearts is an incredibly personal project inspired by the sudden loss of Rob’s father to cancer in 2019, and the game began as a way to process his grief through creation. You can read the full article here: Forming connections with Pine Hear
2025-12-16 14:05 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hi friends, We've just released a very small patch today. Patch Notes:Adjustments and improvements to Autosave functionalityGeneral bug fixes Please make sure you update to the latest version which is v1.5.0.285. As always, if you’d like to chat more about Pine Hearts, you can join us over on Discord, and if you’d like to follow Tyke’s Adventures, he now has a blog on Tumblr. We’d love to see you there. Chat soon!Pine Hearts Community Team
2025-11-04 10:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Secret Mode Stream 3
Hey Campers! Today we’re releasing a small patch which addresses a few issues across all platforms. Patch Notes:Fixed issues surrounding the quest log displaying incorrect data following save migration from previous patches.Fixed issues with the Golf Course Primary Quest allowing more than the desired number of golf clubs for quest progression.Fixed issue where settings would not save between sessions after changing a volume slider, causing the new game button on the main menu to act as the continue button.Fixed minor collision issues.Resolved security issue with Unity version.Added support fo
2025-09-23 11:02 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers!To celebrate the launch of Pine Hearts on iOS and Android, we’re giving you the chance to win a bundle of official Pine Hearts merch. 🎉It includes:1 x beanie1 x T-shirt1 x camping mug1 x Beastie Observation and Great Unknown Society iron-on patch1 x Pine Hearts postcard1 x sticker sheet3 x pin badges Enter for your chance to win: Pine Hearts: Mobile Launch Celebration Giveaway Competition open worldwide. T&C’s apply. Entrants must be over 18 to enter. The competition ends at 12:00pm BST on Tuesday 7th October. Good luck to anyone entering the competition. Mobile Launch Ready for a
2025-09-09 09:02 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers!Today we’re adding a small patch to Pine Hearts on Steam, as well as Nintendo Switch, which introduces some of your most wanted features, including secondary quest tracking, collectibles tracking and touchscreen support, as well as some performance optimisations. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:New Features ● New Secondary Quest Tracker - You can now keep track of all side-quests in Tyke’s journal.● New Droplet Tracker - You can now keep track of all the Droplets you have collected and how many you can find in each region of the game. ● New Supported Languages - You can now pl
2025-06-27 09:00 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers! Open up your adventure journal and prepare to take notes so that you don’t miss these wholesome hidden moments that lie just off the beaten path in Pine Hearts. They're not signposted, nor are they part of your main quest, but these wholesome moments will bring you joy as you play, enhance your experience, and may even reward you for engaging with those seemingly innocuous objects. From finding treasure maps to wildlife encounters, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss them. CampsiteIf you’re a fan of skipping stones, you’ll find the perfect pile of rocks close to the Lone Camper
2025-06-24 09:59 UTC · Community Announcements · chris.groves
Hey Campers! Today we’re releasing a small patch which contains some subtle but effective quality of life updates and minor bug fixes, the biggest of which is the “Gameplay prompts have been adjusted and improved” which has been done to improve game feel and make interactions feel more engaging and natural. Full Patch Notes:New Publisher RecognitionSecret Mode logo added to start screensSecret Mode credits addedCopyright notice updated QOL UpdatesGameplay prompts have been adjusted and improvedThe UI for the Headlamp has been improved(Switch) New game and Continue flow was added Bug FixesTyke
2025-06-13 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers! This Sunday is Father’s Day here in the UK, and while not everyone will observe this occasion, with Pine Hearts having a heavy focus on Tyke’s childhood memories of his dad, we thought today would be the perfect time to dedicate a whole blog post to the devs and their dads. You may not know this about Pine Hearts, but it was created after the creative director at Hyper Luminal Games, Rob, lost his dad to cancer. Not only did Pine Hearts provide him with a way to channel his grief, but it was a great way to honour his dad and the times they shared together visiting the Cairngorms N
2025-06-06 14:55 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers! The Access-Ability Summer Showcase returns for its third year, with a Steam event highlighting games that have gone the extra mile to include accessible settings and design choices. Making Pine Hearts as accessible as possible is really important to us here at Hyper Luminal Games and Secret Mode, and we’re super proud that Pine Hearts has been selected to take part in this year’s showcase.You can watch the Access-Ability Summer Showcase on YouTube on Friday 6th June 2025 at 4pm BST, 11am ET, 8am PT. How did we make Pine Hearts accessible?You can access the Accessibility menu as so
2025-05-23 11:00 UTC · Community Announcements · SecretModeVicki
Hey Campers! We can’t believe it’s been a year since we released our cosy narrative-adventure game set in a caravan park. As well as celebrating this momentous occasion, we also have lots of great news to share. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41438465/3c50a82ccf02c496c005f1504c97b04f38449d87.gif We’re delighted to announce that Pine Hearts has a new publisher! We’ve found a new home with the award-winning team at Secret Mode, with the aim of bringing Pine Hearts to even more players. Not only will they be helping us with some in-game improvements and quality of life updates, such as side-quest tracking, b
2025-01-20 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · melissaHLG
Hey Campers! 👋 The team have been working hard behind the scenes and we're excited to let you know that Pine Hearts is now officially Verified on Steam Deck!🎉 Now you can bring your favourite adventure through the great outdoors with you wherever you go, whether that might be while you're on your own great adventures or just snuggled up in the room next door 💚 We've also fixed up a couple little quality of life issues so be sure to check those out below! There's some big news in the works and we can't to share it with you as soon as we can, so keep your eyes peeled for future updates! 👀 -
2024-11-29 15:24 UTC · Community Announcements · melissaHLG
Hey Campers! 👋 We have some exciting news to share – Pine Hearts is eligible to be nominated for the 'Sit Back and Relax' award at the Steam Awards 2024, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! 🏆 Why Should You Nominate Pine Hearts? If you’ve enjoyed exploring Pine Hearts Caravan Park, soaking in the cosy atmosphere, heartfelt storytelling, and relaxing gameplay, then this is your chance to show your love for the game! 💫 As an indie studio, every bit of recognition counts, and being nominated for a Steam Award can make a huge difference! It helps us reach more players, provides a huge boos
2024-07-23 13:01 UTC · Community Announcements · melissaHLG
Hey Campers! 👋 The warm summer weather has got us in the mood to go camping, so what better time for a patch update! The team have been working hard to fix some of the most common and impactful bugs the community has reported and I'm happy to update you on those fixes below. Enjoy the sunshine and we'll update you with more news from Pine Hearts soon! 🌲💚 - Melissa, Social Media and Community Coordinator 1.0.3 Update Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed a few instances where Tyke could get stuck walking in place trying to reach an object or NPC to interact with them. Improved visibility of an importa
2024-05-31 13:22 UTC · Community Announcements · MurdoHLG
Hey Campers! 👋 This patch has addressed the issue where players were unable to complete the game if they exited during the mountain area of the game. This will also ensure those who have been affected can now complete the game. If you have any other questions or are experiencing any other issues please leave them in the comments! We hope you've been enjoying your adventure in Pine Hearts 💚 - Melissa, Social Media and Community Coordinator
2024-05-24 14:42 UTC · Community Announcements · melissaHLG
Hey Campers! 👋 A quick PSA from the dev team: If you've made your way through the Mountain Gate to the final area of the game, please finish this whole section before quitting your save! Quitting the game after entering the final Mountain area of the game, through the large gate from the beginning of the game, can cause progression issues to occur so it's best to finish this section after entering, or save and exit before you enter. For anyone who is currently experiencing this issue: The team are working on a fix for this right now that we're aiming to have ready for our next patch! Save dat
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