Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure Exits Early Access on May 27th
From cozy roots to complex contraptions - Oddsparks 1.0 is just around the corner
Cologne, Germany / Giebelstadt, Germany, April 29th, 2025: We are proud to announce that Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, the unique blend of automation and cozy adventure, will be releasing its full 1.0 version on May 27th, 2025.
What began as a curious prototype back in 2022 has grown into a thriving world filled with Sparks, a beautiful village, and lots of stories. The titular Sparks, odd yet adorable creatures, that keep your automation running by crafting, transporting, and fighting.
Since its first announcement in August 2023, the journey through Early Access has been nothing short of heartwarming. From the early days of community-building to cozy fan art, the support has been incredible. With an ever-growing player base on our Discord and creators like Trymacs, Orbital Potato, and KatherineOfSky joining the fun, Oddsparks quickly made a name for itself, earning a spot among the top-50 demos of Steam Next Fest 2024.
“Watching the player count tick up on the day of EA release, seeing where everyone is from, was such a cool sight and felt amazing!” - Christiane Ebrecht, Art Lead
The world of Oddsparks was already lively as it entered Early Access, with creatures just as odd as the Sparks themselves, that are quirky mashups of animals we all know, like the Spunnies, a mix of spiders and bunnies, or the Beelephant, a combination of an elephant and a beetle, but it only got better. The journey over the past year saw the game-changing Trains & Trades Update with the addition of railways and robust logic systems, and the additions of the Hot & Cold Update, which introduced 2 more biomes, temperature automation, and botanical production lines. Alongside this, the community stunned us with their creativity - from analog clocks to pixel art using the logic tools - and events like Oddsparks Nights and a speedrun showcase at the Games Done Quick Hotfix event kept the sparks flying.
“My top Early Access moment was observing first-time players when they encountered the first Spunny. They would throw a Spark and feel so sorry about killing the Spunny with one hit. Their reactions to the killing spree your little Stumpy Spark is committing are funny each time.” - Lukas Fabry, Gameplay Engineer
So What’s Coming in 1.0?
Version 1.0 is our most polished and complete version yet - every quest line has been touched up, early game flow has been improved, and entire systems have been overhauled, from glossary entries to the damage type framework. Players can expect a brand-new final biome, the Corrupted Ruins, and a full-fledged Base Defense system with it. Build your settlement in hostile territory and protect it from waves of corruption with new defense tools like the Aetheric Attractor, Spark Cannon, and the cleaning-ready Scrubby Spark. It also brings the story surrounding the Sparks to a conclusion, including an ultimate challenge that puts everything you've learned to the test.
We’re also introducing World Settings, allowing players to tweak challenge levels, unlock automation features early, or play in sandbox-style flat worlds with terraforming tools. Whether you're a seasoned automation expert or a cozy crafter, these options ensure Oddsparks fits your playstyle.
Finally, we’ve laid the groundwork for future community creativity: modding support is already in testing, and we’re working closely with early modders to ensure a smooth experience at launch.
Whether you’ve been with us since the first Spunny encounter or you're just about to throw your first Spark, we can’t wait to share the full joy of Oddsparks with you. Wishlist the game, tell your friends, and keep an eye out - we’ll be releasing more details soon.
Your adventure and automation empire awaits on May 27th, 2025, on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Join the Adventure
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is still available for Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store, allowing players to jump in and start automating immediately. You can also try the demo on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S until its full release on May 27th to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with creativity, strategy, and discovery. Join the Oddsparks community on Discord and stay tuned for frequent updates on the Early Access developments, or check out the official website for more information.
Oddsparks is being developed by Massive Miniteam, published by HandyGames, and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action with Federal funding for video games.
About Massive Miniteam
Massive Miniteam is a dynamic and highly creative game development studio based in Pulheim, Germany. As a subsidiary of HandyGames, they have collaborated on a diverse portfolio of titles, encompassing both externally licensed and original IPs like Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, an innovative blend of automation and cozy adventure gameplay, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, a quiz game based on the famous TV show, as well as console ports of Little Big Workshop, and Chicken Police. Committed to innovation, Massive Miniteam is dedicated to developing compelling and engaging game titles. Located in the vibrant Cologne region, the studio fosters an attractive, diverse, and multicultural work environment for passionate game developers.
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