Bookly Devlog - itch.iohttps://samlytv.itch.io/booklyHelp lost stories find their way homehttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1651551/202628-patch-notes2026.28 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1651551/202628-patch-notesThu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:35 GMTdevlog

Greetings Booklings, The full controller support update is finally here! Everything from gameplay, to the settings menu, to keyboard input is now fully controller compatible. Tested on Xbox and Playst...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1633018/2026262-hot-fix2026.26.2 Hot Fixhttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1633018/2026262-hot-fixTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:48:35 GMTdevlogAdded option to remove hat Added scrolling to menu background Fixed hat colliders Fixed light in main menu Fixed friend code placement...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1632356/202626-patch-notes2026.26 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1632356/202626-patch-notesMon, 17 Aug 2026 21:41:36 GMTdevlogGreetings Booklings! I have exciting news—Bookly is coming to Steam in Early Access! In an effort to move the game towards the state I would like it to be in for that release, this has become a some...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1621407/202625-patch-notes2026.25 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1621407/202625-patch-notesSat, 08 Aug 2026 16:17:36 GMTdevlogImproved networking pick-up Improved book validation Improved book respawn mechanic Improved level transitions in networked games Changed colours on Progress Board Added border to custom cursor sprite...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1620684/202624-patch-notes2026.24 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1620684/202624-patch-notesFri, 07 Aug 2026 22:15:32 GMTdevlogAdded setting for Depth of Field Added setting for Anti-Aliasing Added double-tap forward to sprint as an alternate input Added characters Added context-sensitive "respawn loose books" button as fall-...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1619638/202623-patch-notes2026.23 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1619638/202623-patch-notesFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:09:36 GMTdevlogAdded new book validations to catch missing books Removed collider from hanging lights on Village and Town Adjusted playable area on Village Adjusted playable area on Manor Adjusted lighting on all le...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1618524/2026222-hotfix2026.22.2 Hotfixhttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1618524/2026222-hotfixThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:34:39 GMTdevlogFix issue with saves not being visible...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1618514/202622-patch-notes2026.22 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1618514/202622-patch-notesThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:20:21 GMTdevlogNew title logo Added music to main menu Changed max players from 4 to 6 Swapped to a toon shader Adjusted lighting on all levels Adding lights to Town Reworked scenery in Manor Reworked main menu Remo...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1616973/202621-patch-notes2026.21 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1616973/202621-patch-notesTue, 04 Aug 2026 14:58:16 GMTdevlogFixed window and window-side shelves on Manor Reworked network physics to better simulate offline/host physics...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1614529/202620-patch-notes2026.20 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1614529/202620-patch-notesSun, 02 Aug 2026 14:15:39 GMTdevlogAdded decor to Manor Added world scene outside Manor Improved custom physics stability on loading Adjusted various book names Fixed various networking bugs Fixed bookshelf ordering on Manor...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1613321/202619-patch-notes2026.19 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1613321/202619-patch-notesSat, 01 Aug 2026 22:42:42 GMTdevlogFixed staircase bounds Fixed loading physics bug...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1613151/202618-patch-notes2026.18 Patch Noteshttps://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1613151/202618-patch-notesSat, 01 Aug 2026 19:44:50 GMTdevlogNew icon New context sensitive cursor Added Grand Gallery Added hover action Added wall art to Town Added pick up sounds Added player out of bounds check New incorrect placement sound Huge system chan...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1601953/202617-patch-notes-alpha2026.17 Patch Notes (Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1601953/202617-patch-notes-alphaFri, 24 Jul 2026 22:55:55 GMTdevlogAdded controller support Added key-bindings settings Added new cursor Added Samly intro Added new exit mechanic Added level transitions Added level names Fixed padding on pause menu settings Fixed han...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1600091/202616-patch-notes-alpha2026.16 Patch Notes (Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1600091/202616-patch-notes-alphaThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:41:40 GMTdevlogAdded crouch and sprint Added new settings Adding canvas scaling Added settings to main menu Reworked settings UI Reworked booked colours in Town Fixed various book names...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1598029/202615-patch-notes-alpha2026.15 Patch Notes (Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1598029/202615-patch-notes-alphaWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:06:54 GMTdevlogAdded new level "Town" Added patterns to books Added front cover to books Changed colours of all books Fixed resolution issue with text Removed various unused assets Updated credits Moved from Pre-Alp...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1587063/202614-patch-notes-pre-alpha2026.14 Patch Notes (Pre-Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1587063/202614-patch-notes-pre-alphaWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:43 GMTdevlogAdded button to delete save files Added arrows as alternate to WASD Added new book slide out animation Added new shelf and section complete animations Added credits to main menu Added new diegetic pro...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1585007/202613-patch-notes-pre-alpha2026.13 Patch Notes (Pre-Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1585007/202613-patch-notes-pre-alphaMon, 13 Jul 2026 17:32:10 GMTdevlogAdded save files, and new save select menu Various under-the-hood refactoring to improve stability...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1583228/202612-patch-notes-pre-alpha2026.12 Patch Notes (Pre-Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1583228/202612-patch-notes-pre-alphaSun, 12 Jul 2026 12:19:49 GMTdevlogAdded new placement and out-of-bounds checks for books Rebound throw from Left Mouse Button to Q Rebound place from E to Left Mouse Button Reduced default mouse sensitivity Added settings to pause men...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1580333/202611-patch-notes-pre-alpha2026.11 Patch Notes (Pre-Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1580333/202611-patch-notes-pre-alphaFri, 10 Jul 2026 09:26:07 GMTdevlogFixed depth of field not focusing at close range Lowered height of ceiling in Village Can no longer grab books through scenery Removed old test level from scene list Fixed bug causing host leaving to...

]]>https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1555468/20268-patch-notes-pre-alpha2026.8 Patch Notes (Pre-Alpha)https://samlytv.itch.io/bookly/devlog/1555468/20268-patch-notes-pre-alphaTue, 16 Jun 2026 16:09:48 GMTdevlogAdded version to main menu Host returning to menu now sends clients to menu too Fixed offline player not being removed for client connecting to host Fixed sections reported complete when not Fixed sec...

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