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Stay up to date with every Shape of Dreams update. News are automatically fetched from Steam, including patch notes, events, and developer announcements.
News content and formatting are preserved from the original Steam posts.
Stay up to date with every Shape of Dreams update. News are automatically fetched from Steam, including patch notes, events, and developer announcements.
News content and formatting are preserved from the original Steam posts.
Hello, Travelers!Every night, seeing your footprints fill the skies of The Rapids deeply touches our development team. The countless fragments of adventure and the stories you’ve shared since our last update have served as a solid blueprint, helping us shape the next form of Shape of Dreams more clearly. We would like to begin by expressing our deepest gratitude to all of you who are walking alongside us in the journey of creating the world of Shape of Dreams.This coming summer, this update will be released sequentially in two parts: "Dreams Grow Darker" and "The Starless Path." The "Dreams Grow Darker" update will focus on diversifying and improving the gameplay experience, while "The Starless Path" aims to provide Travelers with a new path of adventure and exploration as a larger main update to deliver a fresh journey.With the promise that "The Dream Never Fades," we would like to share the future vision that we are currently getting ready.
Hello, Travelers! This is Lizard Smoothie.First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the Travelers who dedicated their time and passion to the first Shape of Dreams Fan Art Contest.For this judging process, our entire development team gathered together to carefully review every single submission, reflecting on the meaning behind each and every vote. With 128 high-quality entries—far exceeding our initial expectations—our team spent the entire judging period in a whirlwind of surprise, emotion, and "happy dilemmas."Because there were so many incredible works, we decided to expand the number of winners beyond our original plan to honor the passion of more participants. Though it breaks our hearts that we couldn't give an award to everyone, we are now ready to announce the glorious winners!
The world of Shape of Dreams has been reborn as vibrant art through your touch. We salute all the artists who expanded our dreams with their creative visions.
Winner: AfterDeuceDev Comment:Crested Gecko: "The visuals are breathtaking! Every single character is filled with cool poses that perfectly match their personalities."
Winner: SagaDev Comment:Armadillo Lizard: "A painting where you can truly feel the love and devotion for Yuvar. I pay my respects to your unwavering effort and affection! "(Maybe one day, Yuvar at the beach will become an in-game skin... someday.)
Winner: SeeU_ArtDev Comment:Leopard Gecko: "As a modeler who knows every detail of every character, I felt deeply moved by this piece. If allowed, I’d love to print this and hang it as a curtain in my house." 🎁 Rewards: Master of the Brush (Banner), Victorious Artist Lizard Laurel (Souvenir), Steam Game Key
Winner: JhunYeonDev Comment:Komodo Dragon: "I felt forced to choose this because those eyes looking down at me were so scary. (Probably.)"
Winner: seishayaDev Comment:Armadillo Lizard: "This was a fantastic piece that looks like a scene from a graphic novel. It would be a dream come true to see scenes from Shape of Dreams expressed in a comic someday."
Winner: ehvkrdlDev Comment:Crested Gecko: "Smoothie’s footsteps look so full of joy. It’s such a lovely work that makes the viewer feel good too!"
Winner: grey_artem0Dev Comment:Komodo Dragon: "To draw something like this with just line art! Also, the kitty is so fluffy."
Winner: KiU82913143Dev Comment:Mangrove Monitor: "I never knew a benevolent older sister could become this terrifying. I was truly shocked."
Winner: JCCreate1Dev Comment:Leopard Gecko: "It reminds me of the hard work I put into making the bamboo hat Shell wears, with its tassels and long fluttering ribbons. I’m especially impressed to see Shell conquering the rapids—a wish I haven’t fulfilled myself yet."
Winner: indra4deyDev Comment:Mangrove Monitor: "Intense and beautiful. I love the atmosphere, and the detail of Lacerta’s glowing back is great."
Winner: RinarieDev Comment:Crested Gecko: "Looking at this beautiful illustration, I can feel the excitement of the moment you set off on an expedition into the dream world with friends." 🎁 Rewards: Victorious Artist Lizard Laurel (Souvenir)
Winner: khanh_05Dev Comment:Komodo Dragon: "Praise the sun! Our Vesper is glowing because he’s being beaten up in the dark!"
Winner: pakiropataDev Comment:Crested Gecko: "It feels like the pixels on the screen could start moving at any moment! I can almost hear the sound of the ornaments and leaves rustling."
Winner: aoz0229Dev Comment:Leopard Gecko: "As the one who personally planned and produced the Mini-Traveler plushies, this work makes my heart flutter. I want the real thing for myself... can I attach my home address?"
Winner: haok.Dev Comment:Mangrove Monitor: "I have two questions: 'How?' and 'Why?'"
Winner: AeratinDev Comment:Armadillo Lizard: "Thank you for not missing the lore settings that were only mentioned in passing. (As a developer, this makes me so happy!) I loved how the emotion of the drawing was delivered through the screen."🎁 Rewards: Victorious Artist Lizard Laurel (Souvenir)
The various unique expressions and styles filled the judging process with laughter and joy. These selected emotes will be implemented in-game to meet Travelers all around the world.
Winner: Saga / pivot_0617Dev Comment:Leopard Gecko: "You expressed Shell so coolly. It couldn't be any better than this!"
Winner: bergmanstineDev Comment:Leopard Gecko: "I want to use this in the Wealth Dream room and the Shop room right now. Long live the gold!"
Winner: noemiyo_Dev Comment:Armadillo Lizard: "So tiny, cute, and lovely. From now on, Nakia’s nickname is Nacho?"
Winner: Stop_049Dev Comment:Mangrove Monitor: "The cutest Traveler."
Winner: 1ceBeeDev Comment:Crested Gecko: "The combination of Vesper’s signature silence and the cute sign is just perfect!"
Winner: shima.enagaDev Comment:Komodo Dragon: "Perfect for when the situation is: [Don't just laugh, save me!]"🎁 Rewards: Master of the Brush (Banner)*Emote category winners will have their works implemented in-game. We will include your chosen name and lore description, and we can also include your SNS artist tag if requested. Your work will be a part of Shape of Dreams forever.
Hello, Travelers!To show our appreciation to all the global players who have supported us, Shape of Dreams is excited to participate in the Steam Midweek Deal! What shape is your dream? If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, don’t miss this chance!
Now is the perfect time to dive into your dreams! [Check it out on Steam now]Thank you for always dreaming with us.Best regards,— Lizard Smoothie 💫
Hello, Travelers!We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who is traveling through the world of Shape of Dreams and piecing together the fragments of our world. Every step you take is a source of strength in shaping this universe, and your warm support and active feedback are a constant inspiration to our team.Since launch, Shape of Dreams has received far more love than we ever expected. We are carefully reviewing your gameplay experiences and valuable suggestions. To show our appreciation, we have prepared this April bug fix patch to ensure a smoother and more stable adventure.
Hello, Travelers!How has your adventure through the dream world been since our March update? Thanks to your incredible support, the Shape of Dreams team gains new strength every single day. 🦎✨Recently, we’ve been absolutely blown away by the amazing fan art shared within our community. To celebrate your incredible creativity and to fill our "World of Dreams" together, we are thrilled to announce the Official Fan Art Contest!From general creative works to emotes that will actually be implemented in-game, we invite you to showcase your brilliant talent!
Hello, Travelers!Shape of Dreams is celebrating the Steam Spring Sale 2026 with a special 30% discount promotion!If you’ve been hesitating, this is the perfect opportunity—don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!
With this March update, all Travelers who log into the game will receive new souvenirs and Traveler costumes.In particular, to celebrate the Year of the Red Horse 2026, we’ve prepared a limited-edition Red Horse's Blessing Gift, so be sure to log in and claim your rewards!
With this update, even more expanded content awaits you—along with new challenges and rewards.If you haven’t yet experienced Shape of Dreams, now is the perfect time to step into the world of dreams during the Spring Sale.A new season, a new journey begins.Thank you,
Lizard Smoothie 💫Hello Travelers,Thank you for always exploring the world of dreams with Shape of Dreams.
Thanks to your feedback and passion, the dream world continues to evolve and expand.In this March update, we have introduced new challenges, systems, and a large-scale balance adjustment aimed at expanding build diversity.
Face new threats and rewards within the Rapids, and create your own unique builds in more ways than before.Below are the major highlights of this update.
To celebrate the Year of the Red Horse, limited commemorative souvenirs will be distributed throughout the year.
The Mist of Pain is covering the Rapids.Battles within the mist will be more difficult, but you will be able to obtain a special reward called Corrupted Chaos.
Two new shrines have been added to help you complete the build you want.At the Remnants of Luck, you can spend gold to increase the number of reward options.The Remnants of Destiny allows you to sacrifice the quality of Essences you currently possess in exchange for different Essences.Both shrines can be discovered while traveling through the Rapids.
A Hungry Maw born from ruin awaits unfortunate souls.In addition, multiple new secrets have been added that you may encounter while exploring the Rapids.
Due to many player requests, outfits that allow you to change the Traveler’s appearance have been added as a way to thank you for your continued support.Show off your status as a seasoned Traveler!
Many changes have been made to adjust overly dominant builds that created repetitive gameplay experiences, revive previously underused Memories and Essences, and ultimately increase the variety of viable builds.For example:Some Memories now include bonus health scaling, making maximum health builds stronger.Certain concentration-type Memories, such as Static Discharge and Distorted Mind, can now use dodge abilities during casting.You can review all changes below.Hello, Travelers!Since the Winter Update, many of you have continued to explore Shape of Dreams and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback and gameplay experiences have been a great source of inspiration, and preparing the next update has been a very meaningful journey for our team.The upcoming March Update aims to highlight each Traveler’s individuality further, introduce new tension to late-game challenges, and expand how you can craft and refine your builds through several new systems and adjustments.Today, we would like to give you a preview of some of the upcoming features.
Once a Traveler reaches a certain level, you can purchase new costumes with Stardust.This allows you to customize your Traveler’s appearance and explore the dream world in your own unique style.More costumes will be added in the future, so stay tuned. 
Two new shrines will be added to help travelers complete their desired builds more strategically.Remnants of Luck: A shrine where you can spend gold to expand your reward selection.Remnants of Destiny: A shrine where you can sacrifice the quality of your current essence to obtain a different essence.These shrines will introduce deeper decision-making and strategy during the build-to-select process.
This update will also include large-scale balance adjustments across the entire game.Some builds that were excessively powerful and simplified gameplay will be adjusted, while previously underused memories and essence will receive new attention.Our goal is to create an environment where a wider variety of builds can remain competitive.For example, some memories that require channeling will be improved to allow dodging while casting.Additionally, more build-select options will be introduced to improve survivability in late-game play, and the difficulty in certain worlds and situations will be adjusted.
To support even more diverse builds, new Skills, Essence, and Constellations will be added.These new elements will help compensate for the traveler’s weaknesses and enable entirely new playstyles compared to previous ones.
Dear Travelers,As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has joined Shape of Dreams on this journey. Your passion and valuable feedback have enriched the world of dreams and continue to inspire new adventures.To mark the occasion, Shape of Dreams is participating in the Steam Lunar New Year Sale with 30% off! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to begin your journey, now is your chance.
All players will receive a special limited item, the “Wealth Ornament”.Log in during the event and enter the coupon code below to claim your lucky and prosperous gift in the dream world.Coupon Code: LUNARNEWYEAR2026Gift: Wealth OrnamentValidity: Feb 12, 2026 10:00 AM ~ Mar 18, 2026 09:00 AM (PT)
Shape of Dreams is also teaming up with Magicraft for a special bundle event.Don’t miss your chance to enjoy both games together!Bundle Start Time: Feb 12, 2026 10:00 AM (PT)*Bundle open time may change due to internal circumstances.Our team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming spring update.Your continued support and encouragement mean so much to us.Wishing you joyful adventures throughout the Lunar New Year holiday!Thank you.Lizard Smoothie 💫
Hello, Travelers!Just before welcoming 2026, Shape of Dreams reached an incredible milestone of 1,000,000 downloads worldwide, allowing us to close out 2025 in a truly meaningful way.
We sincerely thank every traveler who helped make this moment possible.Thanks to your choices, your play, and your continued support, this dream world has grown into what it is today.
As the very first news we share in the new year, this achievement feels especially memorable and deeply meaningful to our team.In 2026, Shape of Dreams will continue its journey alongside you — exploring dreams that are freer, deeper, and full of new possibilities. We hope that every step you take, at your own pace, brings you small moments of joy and inspiration. What new stories await us in 2026?May the coming year be filled with warmth and unforgettable dreams.
Thank you, always, for being part of this journey.— Lizard Smoothie 💫