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Behold, the miracle of life… packed into cubes! Create fantastic creatures in an open-world sandbox game like no other. Explore, craft, and survive — all with the help of your very own creations.

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Game Data Help & Pre-Release Test

Game Data Help & Pre-Release Test

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Pre-release updates, fixes, help with game data, and spotlighting the awesome creations of our CHKNeers!

Creature Chests & Wild Egg Nests

Creature Chests & Wild Egg Nests

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Our lovely CHKNeers have been asking for creatures to carry chests and it’s a great idea we couldn’t refuse. This update also has new wild creature...

New Creature Block Sizes & FPS Upgrade

New Creature Block Sizes & FPS Upgrade

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This update gives a performance boost to min spec computers. We also added a variety of new Life Block sizes so you can build even more interesting creatures...

Arena Battles Update + Loading Fixes

Arena Battles Update + Loading Fixes

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Arena battle updates, new creature blocks, homestead makeovers, performance optimizations, and more!

Free Holiday Hats + Optimization Patch

Free Holiday Hats + Optimization Patch

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Happy holidays, everyone! To celebrate and say thanks, we’ve got a special treasure hunt going on through the end of the year. Plus we’ve released...

First Look at the New CHKN! (v0.7)

First Look at the New CHKN! (v0.7)

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Our biggest update yet is live! Arena battles, survival crafting and progression, revamped creature builder, new creature blocks and player avatar, multiplayer...

New Features on Pre-Release!

New Features on Pre-Release!

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A new build with tons of new features! New abilities, revamped creature builder, new Adventure Mode in progress, and tons more.

Design a Boss for CHKN!

Design a Boss for CHKN!

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Enter our boss design challenge! Your boss creature could be featured in a future game release.

CHKN v0.4.2: New Creature Building & Controls!

CHKN v0.4.2: New Creature Building & Controls!

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Creature building improvements, control updates, axe throwing, mounted combat, new potions... see what's new in CHKN v0.4.2!

CHKN v0.4.1: Creature AI Update is Here!

CHKN v0.4.1: Creature AI Update is Here!

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Our latest update is now live! Check out the smarter creature AI, new senses, life-like animations, & a bunch more.

New Creature AI Up on Pre-Release!

New Creature AI Up on Pre-Release!

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Preview the updates coming to CHKN in August. Plus, testers wanted! Send us feedback and help us find bugs by grabbing the latest build on Pre-Release.

Creature Bonding & Building Improvements! [Patch v0.4.0]

Creature Bonding & Building Improvements! [Patch v0.4.0]

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Creature Bonding is here! This new system lets you easily manage, store, and even revive your bonded creatures. Plus we’ve got some big improvements...

Multiplayer Party System! [v0.3.3]

Multiplayer Party System! [v0.3.3]

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Our Multiplayer Party System is here! Group up with friends for Co-op or PvP team play. Plus improvements to creature building, night time, hand-feeding...

Multiplayer & Steam Workshop! [v0.3.0]

Multiplayer & Steam Workshop! [v0.3.0]

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Play CHKN with friends! Collaborate on creatures, build a zoo, team up against mini-bosses, survive together, or just see what shenanigans you can get...

Adventure Update v0.2.0!

Adventure Update v0.2.0!

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Our biggest update yet. We've got some highlights and patch notes for all the new stuff, like a whole new map, creature power, Adventure Mode progression...

Dev Log: Progress Report #4

Dev Log: Progress Report #4

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An update on our progress and release schedule. Plus a two headed llama and bunnies! Also, a glimpse at what developers look like when they don't get...

Dev Log: Progress Report #3 & Release Update

Dev Log: Progress Report #3 & Release Update

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A preview of some things in development for our upcoming November patch! Ruins, armor, creatures running on treadmills, and even a daredevil chicken.

Dev Log: Nov Release Progress Report #2

Dev Log: Nov Release Progress Report #2

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A preview of some things in development for our upcoming November patch! Environments, weather, animations, UI, and a creature turning on its developer...

Our new Road Map! Cast your votes

Our new Road Map! Cast your votes

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We are always trying to find more ways to involve you guys in what we are doing, from surveys to Dev Logs to Twitch Streams. Now we have redone our Road...

CHKN v0.1.14 Patch Notes: Creature Abilities + New Items and more!

CHKN v0.1.14 Patch Notes: Creature Abilities + New Items and more!

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Abilities are here! We are so excited to bring this update to you guys. Since creatures are the core basis of our game, we have been working on ways to...

CHKN June Update: The Poachers are here! Prepare for battle!

CHKN June Update: The Poachers are here! Prepare for battle!

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The Poacher update is here! After nearly killing each other QA'ing the past couple days, we are happy to introduce you to your latest nemesis. We also...

CHKN's first major update since launch is here!

CHKN's first major update since launch is here!

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Since April 1st we have been working hard to bring you guys the first, substantial update since launch. After blood, sweat, tears, too much caffeine and...

CHKN Dev Log: What new post-launch?

CHKN Dev Log: What new post-launch?

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We released on April 1st (see, it wasn't a joke) and we have been working our chicken butts off since. Read on to see what we have been up to!

CHKN is now available on Steam!

CHKN is now available on Steam!

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Exactly a year ago John and Roman had this crazy idea to make a game about building creatures that have intelligence. One year later, our game (and our...

CHKN Tutorial: Bonding (plus how to use the whistle!)

CHKN Tutorial: Bonding (plus how to use the whistle!)

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Bonding with your creature is a crucial part of CHKN! It's what separates the wild animals from your trusted companion.

CHKN Tutorial: Creating Life!

CHKN Tutorial: Creating Life!

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"Sandbox Game" has become a genre in itself over the last decade, and it's been growing ever since. With CHKN, you don't just change your environment...

Dev Log: What is the team doing this week?

Dev Log: What is the team doing this week?

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Plus lots of videos to melt your eyes and brain cells with!

Dev Log, Updates and tons of new stuff!

Dev Log, Updates and tons of new stuff!

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Dev Logs and Updates and Sneak Peaks, OH MY!

Beta Update and New Tutorial

Beta Update and New Tutorial

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Last week we released the first round of Beta Testing. It was the first time anyone besides us was able to play with structures. WE'RE NOT ALONE ANYMORE...

CHKN Dev Log: Don't set your house on fire

CHKN Dev Log: Don't set your house on fire

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Plus lots of sneak peek screen shots for Adventure Mode.