Horses of Hoofprint Bay Updates and Patch Notes
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Post-launch plans
Horses of Hoofprint Bay launched on November 4, 2026 as a finished game. In the developer Q&A, artist Anna Glinsmann and programmer Theresa Thoma explained they wanted a smaller, polished game rather than endless promises, and to avoid burnout. Bug fixes will happen as needed; no roadmap or major content updates are promised.
Update history (Steam news)
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Full release. Supporter Pack and "Support the Team" bundle available; creator policy published |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Supporter Pack announced (art book, coloring pages, Discord role) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Updated demo for Steam Next Fest; October demo saves carry into the full game |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Release date reveal trailer — November 4, 2026 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Dev update: Prestige, walks, confidence and desensitization, cross country, staff member Maria, personality traits |
| Jun 3, 2026 | New gameplay trailer for the Women-Led Games Showcase |
| May 27, 2026 | Dev update: leopard patterns, beach trail rides, staff overhaul, starter rebalancing, Caprilli tests, new building art |
| May 22, 2026 | Beta playtest registration opened |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Demo patches v0.1.10–v0.1.12: new open-front and tendon boots, skippable lesson tutorial, right-click to zoom out the yard, filter/sort at the breeder's sales stable, new daily-activities layout |
Creator policy
You may make and monetize videos and streams, including the music. Do not upload the soundtrack on its own or use it outside Horses of Hoofprint Bay content. For copyright claims, the team lists support@thoglistudios.com.
Codes?
No official source mentions redeem codes or cheat codes for Horses of Hoofprint Bay. Customization is done through built-in tools and editable game files instead.
FAQ
Will Horses of Hoofprint Bay get more content?
The team has no content roadmap. They will fix bugs and watch feedback, but are not promising new features.
Where are the patch notes?
On the game's Steam news page, where the team posts updates and patch notes.
Can I stream or make videos of the game?
Yes. The creator policy allows monetized videos and streams, including the in-game music, but not uploading the soundtrack on its own.
Sources
- Steam news – Horses of Hoofprint Bay is OUT NOW! (Nov 4, 2026)
- Steam news – Release Date Reveal Trailer (Aug 21, 2026)
- Steam news – Desensitization, Personalities & Cross Country Dev Update (Aug 12, 2026)
- Steam news – Beach Rides, Leopard Patterns & Staff Overhaul Dev Update (May 27, 2026)
- Steam news – Updated Demo for Steam Next Fest (Oct 9, 2026)
- Steam news hub – Horses of Hoofprint Bay (all posts & patch notes)
- The Mane Quest – Game Release & Developer Q&A (Nov 4, 2026)