update · July 22, 2026

Fountains Expands with Major Update, Shattered Shape DLC, and Multiplatform Release

Fountains is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch alongside a newly announced Shattered Shape DLC. A forthcoming base game update will finally introduce a pause function, difficulty settings, and expanded language options.

Crunching Koalas is bringing the souls-like adventure Fountains to console platforms while prepping a feature-rich update and a brand-new expansion.

Upcoming Quality of Life Update

The next game update adds a pause option that functions even in menus, preventing lost progress during interruptions. It also introduces adjustable difficulty settings to let players tailor the challenge, alongside new language options and general quality-of-life improvements.

Shattered Shape DLC Revealed

The world of Fountains is expanding with the upcoming Shattered Shape expansion. This DLC introduces a new map fragment to explore, challenging new bosses, plus additional skills, weapons, and armor.

Console Port Announcement

Originally launched on PC, Fountains is expanding to new platforms. Crunching Koalas confirmed ports for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, bringing the action-adventure to a broader audience.

Why this patch matters

By adding a pause function and difficulty sliders alongside a console rollout and a fresh DLC, Fountains is positioning itself for a major accessibility overhaul.