Kickstarter Update – 23/12/25
4 months ago
– Tue, Dec 23, 2025 at 07:24:39 AM
Hi everyone! This will be our final Kickstarter update of 2025, and instead of our typical monthly development update, it feels like the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate just how far Dragon’s Brew has come since the Kickstarter wrapped up over a year ago!
Looking Back on 2025
As we approach the end of the year, it’s honestly incredible to see how much has changed in such a short time. Some major highlights from the past year include:
- Alpha launched back in April
- A full visual overhaul and the creation of an entirely new town
- Our Discord community continuing to grow into something truly special
- Major systems added, including critics, delivery orders, appliance upgrades, weather, and more
- The launch of the official Dragon’s Brew Wiki
And now… Beta is live, with players already jumping in and shaping the future of the game!
Beta News:
A huge thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to report issues and share feedback through the in-game form, Discord channels, and support tickets.
To show just how impactful your feedback already is, since Beta launch:
- 🐞 34 bugs fixed thanks to your reports
- ✨ 9 new features added directly from community suggestions
If something you reported isn’t fixed yet, don’t worry! It’s still on the list and will be tackled soon.
Festive Recipes Now Live! 🎄
To celebrate the season, we’ve added three brand-new festive recipes, available for everyone to use right now!
These recipes are tied to the Christmas event, so be sure to make the most of them and stock up while you can as they’ll be removed in the New Year!
Best Cafe Competition🏆
To celebrate the release of beta we’re running a cafe design competition, and the winner will receive a Wholesome Snack 2025 Humble Bundle plus their cafe will be featured in our newsletter at the end of the month!
Simply post a screenshot of your cafe in #db-media on our Discord for a chance to win a Wholesome Snack Humble Bundle, packed with cosy games!
We’ve also added a new system as of 0.4.2 that tracks community-wide Beta stats, including:
- Total money earned
- Customers served
- Recipes made
- Board games played
And in the span of a week, players have already reached:
- 💵 Money Earned: 914,691
- 👥 Customers Served: 71,362
- ☕ Recipes Made: 72,505
- 🎲 Board Games Played: 26,200
Some of you are really raking it in already! 😎
The Start of Update 0.5
Alongside all the bug fixing and polish, we’ve officially started work on Update 0.5. One of the first new systems in development is a Customer Profile System, allowing you to click or interact with customers to view:
- Who they are
- Their comments
- Time spent in your cafe
- How much they’ve spent
- How long they have left in their current visit
…and more!
We’ll be sharing more details on this system in the next update!
Looking Ahead to 2026
Even though we’ve reached Beta, there’s still a lot ahead, including remaining backer rewards, which haven’t been forgotten and will roll out alongside future updates.
If timelines stay on track, our next major milestones are planned as:
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v0.5 - A huge game expansion
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v0.6 - The Arcade Update
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v0.7 - The Board Game Shop Cafe Expansion
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v0.8 - The Main Story Update
We’re still aiming for a Q3 2026 full release, with console versions planned to launch alongside or shortly after the PC release.
Thank You ❤️
As a solo developer (with Abigail on community and Tim on music), this journey has been a massive learning experience, but your patience, enthusiasm, and support make it all worthwhile. Thank you! You’re the reason Dragon’s Brew exists!
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and here’s to everything we’ll build together in 2026!
❤️
Radic Creative
🚀 Dragon’s Brew Beta is Here!
5 months ago
– Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 09:30:19 AM
Hi everyone! Today marks a huge milestone for Dragon’s Brew! The Beta is officially LIVE! We’ve had an incredibly exciting few days between the beta rollout, a brand-new official wiki, and our first hotfix patch already out in the wild. Let’s jump in!
Dragons Brew Beta is Now Live!
The long-awaited Beta has officially launched!
Alpha Backers
You should already have your Steam keys, and your build should now be fully updated to the Beta version. You’re good to go so enjoy exploring!
Beta Backers
Your keys should now be in your email inbox. Redeem them on Steam and dive in right away!
Help Shape the Future of Dragon’s Brew
As always, your feedback is incredibly important at this stage. While you play:
📝 Feedback: Use the in-game feedback form or share thoughts on Discord in #db-feedback
🐞 Bug Reports: Report any issues in the in-game feedback form or on Discord in #bug-reports
💡 Suggestions: Got an idea? Drop it in the in-game feedback form or on Discord in #suggestions
🔑 Key Issues: Trouble accessing your key? Head to #key-help in our Discord and we’ll get you sorted
Thank you for helping us polish, refine, and improve the game during Beta!
Patch 0.4.0.1 - First Beta Hotfix
A big thank you to everyone who jumped in early and shared your first bug reports. Thanks to your help, Patch 0.4.0.1 is now live!
This update includes:
- Stability improvements
- Various bug fixes
- General polish and performance updates
If you spot anything new, keep the reports coming as they’ve been incredibly helpful!
If you purchased an additional game key through BackerKit, it should now be available in your email or BackerKit profile.
Streaming, Sharing, and Recording
You are completely free to:
- Stream the Beta
- Share screenshots
- Record videos
- Post gameplay anywhere you like
We love seeing your experiences, so feel free to share your creations!
The Official Dragon’s Brew Wiki Is Live!
We have another big announcement…
The Official Dragon’s Brew Wiki is now live!
You can visit it here!
It’s still early, but already includes:
- Every item currently in the game
- Recipes & ingredients
- Decor & furniture lists
- Town locations
- Gameplay systems and guides
The wiki will grow alongside development as we continue fleshing out content. We hope this becomes a handy companion for anyone playing the Beta or just wanting to learn more about the world of Dragon’s Brew!
What’s Next?
With the Beta now out in the wild, our immediate focus is:
- Monitoring and fixing any major bugs
- Reviewing feedback and suggestions
- Preparing for the next major milestone: Update 0.5
You can follow development progress on our public Trello board, which will continue to be updated with upcoming features, planned improvements, and progress notes.
As always, thank you so much for your support.
❤️
Radic Creative
Kickstarter Update – 28/11/25
5 months ago
– Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 11:30:26 AM
Hi everyone! We’re back with another monthly Dragon’s Brew update. November has been a jam-packed month as we gear up for three major releases in December: the extended demo, Update 0.4, and of course the Beta launch! Lots to share, so let’s dive in!
November 2025 Development:
New Coffee Bean System
This month, we introduced a brand new coffee bean system for 0.4! You’ll now be able to:
- Buy coffee bean seeds from Hometown Roasters in Thistledown
- Plant and grow them in your garden
- Harvest unique beans with special traits!
These traits carry through recipes when crafting, meaning if you infuse a special bean into a classic espresso and then use that espresso to craft another drink, the trait continues down the chain. Rarer beans come with stronger or more unique buffs, opening up tons of new recipe and boardgame synergy combos!
You’ll also be able to roast your harvested beans directly at Hometown Roasters, turning them into ready to use coffee beans for your drinks!
Collective & Co. New Shop + Boardgame Upgrade System
Say hello to Collective & Co., a new shop dedicated to boardgame upgrades and crafting!
Inside, you’ll be able to purchase Boardgame Protective Items each tied to a specific boardgame type to help reduce the chance of wear (uses) by 50%:
- Box Protector
- Card Sleeves
- Book Protector
- Foam Crate
- Dice Tower
- Laminated Score Pad
You can fuse these items onto your existing boardgames to extend their lifespan!
Boardgame Special Effects
Boardgame special effects are now ready for 0.4!
These unlock when all six slots on your boardgame shelf are filled with games of the same genre. You can toggle them on or off in the settings, and they offer far more than simple camera filters! Some even affect the visuals inside your cafe!
We’re keeping most effects a surprise, but here’s a sneak peek above at one you’ll see soon: The Glitch Filter for Cyberpunk boardgames!
These effects bring a whole new level of personality to your cafe themes.
The Codex System
The first version of the Codex has arrived ready for 0.4! This new menu lets players browse everything they’ve unlocked across:
- Boardgames
- Recipes
- Furniture
- Decor
- Appliances
The Codex also shows total counts, useful item details, and pairs perfectly with the recipe pinning system, making it easy to check ingredient needs at a glance!
This is only the beginning. Future plans include adding richer item descriptions, expanded categories, and eventually a full NPC section!
Inventory System Revamp
The inventory got a much-needed overhaul! New features include:
- Sort Button - Quickly organise both your main inventory and storage chests!
- Shift-Click Transfers - Instantly move item stacks between open inventories!
There’s still a bit of testing to go, but overall everything feels far smoother and more user-friendly.
Controller Support
Controller support is almost wrapped! Movement and interaction feel significantly better, and the full inventory system now works seamlessly with controller input.
The final big step is integrating controller support into build mode, which we’ll be finishing early next week. Once that’s done, controller support will be good to go for Beta.
Minor Christmas Update! 🎄
Launching alongside 0.4, the Beta, and extended demo, we’ll be releasing a small winter-themed update!
This event automatically sets your save’s weather to winter, transforming the town into a festive, snowy version of itself complete with seasonal decorations and a few little surprises. More info coming next week!
New Newsletter Launches This Weekend!
Our first ever newsletter, Behind the Beans, launches this Sunday!
It’ll feature:
- A snapshot of development progress
- Exclusive announcements and updates
- The start of Cafe of the Month!
Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss the very first edition!
SIGN UP HERE!
What’s Next?
Next week’s focus will be on:
- Finalising controller support + build-mode integration
- Additional testing and bug-fixing
- Polishing all the final pieces for the Beta and extended demo
Everything is still on track for a Beta launch the following week!
As always, thank you so much for your support and excitement.
❤️
Radic Creative
Kickstarter Update – 30/10/25
6 months ago
– Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 11:17:04 AM
Hey everyone! We’re back with another monthly update for Dragon’s Brew! It’s been a slightly shorter month for development as we were away in Japan for two weeks (and showing at EGX right after), but there’s still plenty to share, including our first public demo launch and the start of work on Update 0.4!
October 2025 Development:
EGX Recap
We had an incredible time at EGX London this month!
It was amazing to finally meet some of you in person and to see new players experiencing Dragon’s Brew for the very first time. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive!
We also made some fantastic new contacts and took away a lot of useful feedback that we’ll be using to make the full release even better. If you stopped by the booth, thank you! You made our first public showcase something really special. ❤️
The Dragon’s Brew Demo is Live on Steam!
One of the biggest moments this month has been the launch of the public Steam demo! This demo is a short, standalone slice of the game designed to introduce new players to the world of Dragon’s Brew while giving our existing backers a first chance to experience the gameplay for themselves.
We’ve been so grateful for all the kind words, feedback, and reports since launch! It’s been wonderful seeing players share their cafes and their first impressions!
We know it’s a short experience, but we’re already planning to extend the demo length in the future and will be keeping it updated alongside the main alpha builds as development continues.
Alpha 0.3 Released
We also rolled out Alpha version 0.3, plus a follow-up hotfix (0.3.0.1). This update introduced several major new systems and improvements, including:
- Critic System – Random critic visits that rate your cafe across four key categories, complete with newspaper -reviews the following day.
- Weather System – Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, and foggy weather types now bring more life to the world.
- Phone System – Delivery quests, random calls, and fun surprises.
- Accessibility Options
- Gamefeel & UI Improvements
... and more!
You can read the full details in the Steam changelog!
Update 0.4 Development Has Begun!
We’ve now officially started work on Update 0.4, which is shaping up to be one of our biggest yet and the foundation for the Beta launch in December!
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming in 0.4:
- New Coffee Bean System,
- Protective Boardgame Items,
- Special camera visual effects when you have all 6 shelf slots filled with the same boardgame theme (toggleable in settings),
- A new Codex UI, showing details on; unlocked furniture & decor (with re-usable wallpapers!), Boardgames, Recipes and NPC lore)
...and more!
We’ll share more visuals and details in next month’s update as we move deeper into development!
As always, we can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support and feedback. If you’re playing the Alpha or Demo, please continue reporting any bugs or feedback either through the in-game feedback form or via our Discord.
Your feedback helps shape every update, and seeing your enthusiasm for the demo has genuinely fueled our motivation these past few weeks!
Thank you again for being part of this journey!
❤️
Radic Creative
Kickstarter Update – The Dragon’s Brew Demo Is Live on Steam!
6 months ago
– Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 08:39:48 AM
Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that the Dragon’s Brew demo is officially live on Steam and ready for everyone to download and play!
👉 Play the Demo Now on Steam
This is a limited slice of the game that gives everyone a first chance to finally try Dragon’s Brew early!
For our wonderful backers:
This is a great chance for those waiting on beta access (coming this December!) to try the game early, see how it’s shaping up, and help us polish it even further before launch. Your feedback is invaluable and every comment and bug report helps us refine the final experience!
We’d love for everyone to:
- Grab a cup of coffee
- Download the demo
- Dive in!
- Share your thoughts via the in-game feedback form or in our community Discord!
This demo also includes our new mini Halloween update, so you can enjoy a bit of spooky seasonal fun while you play 👻
Thank you again for all your support over the past year. We’re so excited for you to finally get hands on with this mini slice of Dragon’s Brew and we can’t wait to hear what you think!
❤️
Radic Creative
