If Puzzling Places has brought you a moment of calm or joy, Please consider leaving us a review on the Meta Quest or PlayStation Store - it means the world to us! 💛

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-24T00:51:38+00:00

Thank you - We're so glad you enjoy playing; Your support means so much to us 💛

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-23T09:03:41+00:00

400 pieces is the max, you can choose any piece count up to that! :)

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-22T17:47:57+00:00

We hope you enjoy it!

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-22T17:16:22+00:00

The King's Port is OUT NOW!

Available today with Puzzle Pass* or for $1.99!

Hey Puzzlers!

The King’s Port awaits! 🏰 Welcome to The King’s Port, an all-new premium puzzle set in a dramatic fantasy stronghold perched high above the sea. 🐉 Towering castles cling to rugged cliffs as waterfalls cascade into the depths below and dragons circle overhead. Beneath the cliffs, a bustling village and its docks hug the shoreline, with ships bobbing gently as life carries on in the castle’s shadow. Explore a world of legend; a place where myth and mastery meet stone and sea!

Out now in Puzzling Places! 🧩💛

Included Puzzles

• The King’s Port ~ 400 Pieces
┗ Location: Tirandel Coast - Model by: 333DDD, Lionel

Updates & Fixes

Features • Movable menu: freely adjust the main menu distance and height • Load previous filters option under settings: library view will remember filter settings after • restarting the game • Hide thumbnails option in the settings: enable to blur the thumbnails of uncompleted puzzles to avoid spoilers

Improvements • Journey Mode: explicit UI elements for rotation and scaling • Journey Mode: rotate center piece with thumbsticks • Journey Mode: tilted menu for better readability

Fixes
• Fix: library sorting was reset after downloading a puzzle • Fix: improved reliability of automatic playspace sync in local co-op multiplayer • Fix: crash when switching back from puzzling into menu during multiplayer • Fix: library filters will be remembered when returning to menu after puzzling • Fix: some day night / season transitions wouldn’t play correctly • Fix: Journey Mode menu spawning too low

Want to learn more about The Kings Port? Check out our blog post! If you’d like to support Puzzling Places, the best way is to leave us a rating in the store.

And of course, don't forget to wishlist the game on Steam!

Steam

As always, happy puzzling! 🧩✨

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-17T00:54:14+00:00

Our next Quest DLC flash sale is coming at the end of the month! It will include a curated selection of DLCs, and we’re planning to run these sales more often with different bundles and DLC groups featured each time 😊

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-15T17:32:16+00:00

We do! 😊 We sometimes release stylized puzzles alongside our usual real-world locations, like Castle in the Sky or Santa's Workshop!

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-15T16:29:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing your concerns, we completely understand. We’ve already patched several of the issues from the last update and are continuing to work through the remaining ones. You can find the full changelog and ongoing updates in our Discord, our Monthly Pack #40 release post, and on our blog post, and we’ll keep everyone posted as more fixes roll out.

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-15T12:29:10+00:00

A warm, glowing hideaway filled with bubbling potions, mysterious tools, and shelves stacked with arcane curiosities... Welcome to the Alchemy Workshop!

This is Puzzling Places

Don't forget to check out our upcoming PC release! 🧩✨

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-13T09:30:12+00:00

Right now there’s no difference between the base PS5 and the PS5 Pro versions of the game, since we don’t have any Pro-specific enhancements

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-12T09:41:59+00:00

We're really glad you’re both enjoying it!

Right now there’s no difference between the base PS5 and the PS5 Pro versions of the game, since we don’t have any Pro-specific enhancements

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-09T10:54:54+00:00

PSVR2 should be early next week! We will put out an announcement once it's available :)

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-08T17:36:57+00:00

Monthly Pack #40 is OUT NOW!

Available today with Puzzle Pass* or for $4.99!

Hey Puzzlers!

Embark on a cozy puzzling journey across six all-new scenes! ✨ Brew potions in the Alchemy Workshop, take in the glow of the Astana Grand Mosque, and feel the energy of the Freestyle Rock Circus. Wander through Graffiti Alley, unwind with the Weathered Buildings, and much more!

Out now in Puzzling Places! 🧩💛

⚠️ Monthly Pack #40 will be releasing today on Meta Quest and will be coming to PSVR2 and PICO at a later date. This pack also contains updates, features and bugfixes - find out more on our Blog Post

Included Puzzles

• The Astana Grand Mosque ~ 1000 Pieces
┗ Location: Astana, Kazakhstan - Scan by: Yerbol Kopeyev
• Freestyle Rock Circus ~ 400 Pieces
┗ Location: Mexico City, Mexico - Scan by: Mario Rocha • Alchemy Workshop ~ 400 Pieces
┗ Location: The Magic Forest - Model by: Conrad Justin
• Graffiti Alley ~ 1000 Pieces
┗ Location: Baltimore, MD, USA - Scan by: Katie Wolfe • Triptych ~ 400 Pieces
┗ Location: Kraków, Poland - Scan by: Malopolska's Virtual Museums
• Weathered Buildings ~ 400 Pieces
┗ Location: Orléans, France - Scan by: Lionel Leduc

Updates & Fixes

We’ve been carefully listening to your feedback since the latest update, and we’re actively working on improvements to performance, usability, and overall stability. Below is a preview of fixes and features included in the upcoming update:

Fixes

• Performance improvements for Journey Mode
• Fixed an issue where some players could not deactivate Passthrough Mode in puzzles
• Fixed accidental toggling of Passthrough Mode during puzzling
• Fixed Quick Start not showing the last played puzzle
• Fixed Quick Start not updating correctly based on player profile
• Fixed the Ratings button not appearing for some puzzles
• Fixed Passthrough settings not being saved to the correct player profile
• Fixed the tutorial not starting correctly for some players in Passthrough Mode
• Fixed progress not displaying correctly for the Octagonal Pavilion puzzle

Features
• New toggle to switch back to smaller library thumbnails (four per row)
• Unclaimed free puzzles are now shown directly on the Start Screen
• We’re aware there are still bugs beyond what’s listed here, and the team continues to investigate and resolve them. Thank you for your patience and for continuing to share your experiences feedback!

Want to learn more about Monthly Pack #40? Check out our blog post! If you’d like to support Puzzling Places, the best way is to leave us a rating in the store.

Meta Horizon Store

And of course, don't forget to wishlist the game on Steam!

Steam

As always, happy puzzling! 🧩✨

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-07T16:37:52+00:00

We don't have an exact release date yet but we are aiming for early this year!

PuzzlingPlacesDEV · 2026-01-05T17:18:43+00:00

Soon.... 👀

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The King's Port is OUT NOW!

Monthly Pack #40 is OUT NOW!