May 29th, 2025 – Humanity has spent a long, long time underground after the disaster hit – but it's finally time to restore what was lost: it's time to Return from Core! The sandbox RPG Return from Core, developed by Tanxun Studio and published by 2P Games, comes out of Early Access on July 18 at 04:00 AM CEST for £14.29 // €16.40, with a launch discount of 30%. This underground survival and base-building game releases with a massive v1.0 update that includes long-anticipated new features – chiefly, players will finally be able to discover the secrets behind the Subject Project and complete the game's main storyline, with exciting key story revelations and the answers to many mysteries presented during the game. 

This new update implements the new and mysterious Core level 8, where players will find fallen megacities, derelicts from the Great Disaster that doomed mankind to the core of the planet. Also, players will enjoy an upgrade in the Companion System. The monster Girls will now have mood-based interactions and new expressive animations. There is also a long list of great quality-of-life improvements, shaped by community feedback during Early Access, such as a new batch crafting system. 


The V1.0 update also implements full Steam Workshop integration, which will enable players to download and install mods that modify gameplay elements and character appearances. Players will also find redesigned Pickaxe Base upgrades with powerful new effects that will deeply improve their combat experience.