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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 21/08/2026

Big Ember gameplay update! 🐾 Quick Pats, new commands, traps, key hunting, improved encounters + tons of fixes. Full update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/438... #IndieGame #CozyGames #Steam #GameDev #IndieDev #CozyGaming

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Stay: Your Forever Pet! - Partnership Update - Steam News

First Major Update!

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 14/07/2026

Hey Everyone! Both Stay games are out now on Steam 🐾 Care for Ember in her cozy world, then bring your Ember to hang out on your desktop! Stay: Your Forever Pet store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... Stay: Ember’s Desktop Adventures store.steampowered.com/app/4766080/...

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 02/06/2026

So... remember when we joked about making a desktop pet? Yeah, we actually did it. Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is now live on Steam and we'd love it if you'd check it out and throw us a wishlist. store.steampowered.com/app/4766080/... #VirtualPet #DesktopPet #DigitalPet

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 28/05/2026

We just dropped a brand new trailer for Stay: Your Forever Pet 🐾 We also refreshed the Steam page with updated visuals, screenshots, and a better look at Ember’s world. If you want to support the game, wishlisting helps us a ton store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #CozyGames #IndieGame

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 19/05/2026

Hey Everyone! Thank you for sticking with us as we make progress on the game! I just dropped a quick post that shows off some of our new level art. Also if you haven't wishlisted the game for some crazy reason here is the perfect chance to do so! store.steampowered.com/news/app/438...

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 15/05/2026

She followed the trail into the forest… and found something impossible ✨ Stay: Your Forever Pet is a cozy adventure game where you explore magical worlds alongside Ember. Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #indiegame #cozygames #wishlistonsteam #gamedev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 11/05/2026

Things are starting to feel… off. The world around Ember isn’t quite right anymore. She needs your help to restore order. store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #indiedev #gamedev #cozygames

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 20/04/2026

Would you want a little dog hanging out on your desktop while you work? We’re experimenting with that idea.. What would make it feel worth keeping around?

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 13/04/2026

Happy Monday! Here’s a quick peek at exploring the world and collecting items 🌿 Anyone else love wandering around grabbing things “for later”? Make sure to wishlist the game here! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieGame #CozyGames #GameDev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 06/04/2026

Hope you had a great Easter weekend! 🐣 Gameplay peek: cooking for Ember 🐶🔥 (placeholder visuals) What should we add next? 🎥 youtu.be/co2XtP3maNc ⭐ Wishlist Today! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieGame #CozyGames #Wishlist #SteamGames #VirtualPet #IndieDev #WholesomeGames

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Cooking for Ember

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 30/03/2026

Working on new features for Ember 🐾 Including a bond system tied to abilities and cosmetics. UI is still placeholder, but excited to start sharing more. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #cozygames #indiegames #gamedev #wishlist #virtualpet

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 18/03/2026

Ember thinks blinking in photos is hilarious 😄 Dress up your Ember in Stay: Your Forever Pet!Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... Join the Discord: windupminds.com/discord Stay up to date on all the latest 🐾 #SteamWishlist #CozyGames #PetGame #VirtualPet

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 16/03/2026

Take a look at our new customization screen! Dress Ember up exactly how you want and create your perfect pup. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... Want to help test the game? Join our Discord: windupminds.com/discord #indiedev #gamedev #cozygames #Steam #indiegame #wishlist

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 10/03/2026

Want to pet ember? We are currently looking for testers for upcoming features. Take a look at the dev post on our steam page below! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #CozyGames #CozyGaming #IndieGames #VirtualPet #SteamDeck #WholesomeGames #GameDev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 05/03/2026

Moving from Mixed Reality to PC brings some fun design challenges. A space you can decorate and make your own. Would you enjoy having a personal place for you and Ember? store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #CozyGames #CozyGaming #IndieGames #VirtualPet #SteamDeck #WholesomeGames #GameDev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 02/03/2026

Belly rubs? 🐾 Here’s an early look at belly rub visuals from our “Care Mode.” What do you think? We’re building new ways to interact with Ember, more coming soon. store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #IndieDev #DogGame #SteamNextFest #Wishlist

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 24/02/2026

We made a little GIF showing how our main character evolved during development 🐾 Prototype to now we softened her features and made her cuter, we wanted to show how she evolved. Curious what you think? store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #GameDev #CozyGames #CharacterDesign #IndieDev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 23/02/2026

Another big week for Ember 🐾💛 She’s been watching the wishlist count grow for Stay: Your Forever Pet on Steam! If cozy companion games are your thing, come join us, you might meet new friends along the way. store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #Indie #CozyGames #SteamWishlist #PetGame

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 19/02/2026

Stay is making the big jump to Steam! The team is up for the challenge, Ember is not too sure, go show her your support and Wishlist today! store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/... #SteamGames #WishlistNow #indiedev #CozyGames

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 18/02/2026

What started as Stay: Forever Home in VR is growing! Stay: Your Forever Pet is coming to Steam for PC & Steam Deck at launch, with VR planned later. Our Steam page is live. Wishlisting helps our small team more than you know. #Steam #SteamGames #WishlistNow store.steampowered.com/app/4385270/...

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 13/02/2026

💘✨ Valentine’s Update is live! ❤️ New Valentine’s cosmetics to celebrate the season 🔧 Small quality-of-life upgrades throughout the game 🐞 Bug fixes and overall stability improvements Join our Discord to help shape the game!: discord.gg/H5QtNyDXJt #VRGaming #StayForeverHome #IndieGaming

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 27/06/2025

Tamagotchi: “Please feed me.” Ember: “I’ve formed opinions about your life choices.” #StayForeverHome #TamagotchiPlaza www.meta.com/experiences/... #MetaQuest3 #PetGames #MixedReality

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 06/06/2025

Please take the time to check out the new video by Mets ta Quest - FrOgZ They took the time to check out our game, Stay: Forever Home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8org...

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FrOgZ - NEW RELEASE - Stay: Forever Home (Meta Quest 2/3/3s) - A Magical VR Bond Like No Other!

YouTube video by Mets ta Quest - FrOgZ

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 05/06/2025

If you haven't had a chance to see this great video about Stay: Forever Home by Nathie make sure to check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pufU... #VirtualPet #MetaQuest #PetSimulation #PetParent #StayForeverHome #WindupMinds #OutNow

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This VR Pet Simulator on Meta Quest 3 Is So Cute! - Stay: Forever Home

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 30/05/2025

Hey Everyone! To celebrate the Launch of Stay: Forever Home we are doing a Key Giveaway! Check it out for your chance to win! gleam.io/LW8zP/stay-f...

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Stay: Forever Home Key Giveaway!

To celebrate the games release we are giving away some game keys for Stay: Forever Home to help grow our community! Adopt Ember Today!

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 13/05/2025

Spotted some mysterious pawprints around the #PaxEast expo hall…👀🐾 Thanks to everyone who visited the Boston Indie Game Developers booth and demo'd Stay: Forever Home! We’re so grateful for your kindness and curiosity.💜✨ Bring the Magic Home Today: vr.meta.me/s/1TQ76HHJHC... #IndieDev #IndieGame

Ember's purple pawprints outside of the Boston Expo hall.

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Marc Scattergood @thescattergoods.com · 09/04/2025

If you're into VR/AR titles and love awesome virtual pet games, you should keep an eye on Stay: Forever Home by Windup Minds! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQJc... It's coming out this month and is being made by a bunch of amazing folks! #vrgames #virtualpet @windupminds.bsky.social

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Stay: Forever Home | Launch Trailer Premiere #VirtualPet #PetSimulation #VirtualReality #VRGame

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 13/04/2025

🎶 The #Minecraft soundtrack is being inducted into the U.S. National Recording Registry! Even cooler: our audio designer @dren.bsky.social’s string quartet version of the Minecraft Theme supports an after-school music nonprofit 💜 Listen Here to Support: thestringarcade.bandcamp.com/album/the-st...

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The String Arcade, by The String Arcade

15 track album

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 07/04/2025

Support #TheNationalArtsClub, and our Lead Designer, @grossman.bsky.social, online tonight at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT - ticket reservations ending soon: eventbrite.com/e/the-bright...

The Bright Sword: Lev Grossman in Conversation with Austin Grossman
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Best selling author of Soon / Will Be invincible
Monday, April 7 6:30pm EST Online
RSVP @ Eventbrite
Presented by The National Arts Club

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 03/04/2025

Ember is coming home soon! 🥰

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 24/03/2025

We know people at GDC had a great time meeting Ember– but we'll let the gasps and cheers speak for themselves.💜 Only one week left to play test before launch! Join us and Ember where the fun is at: windupminds.com/alpha-test #VirtualPet #VirtualReality #MixedReality #MetaQuest

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 20/03/2025

If only real life was just as magical as our game, then clean-up time could be as fun as play time! 🤩 April is just around the corner, which means so is the launch of @stayforeverhome.bsky.social 🥳 Wishlist Now: bit.ly/get-a-treat #VirtualPet #DigitalCompanion #VirtualBeings #VRGame

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 20/03/2025

A huge THANK YOU to all press and media who came by to play @stayforeverhome.bsky.social at #IndieMediaConnect! Seeing so many pats and pets given to Ember had our hearts full. 🥰 Be sure to wishlist the game so you're the first to know when we go live in April: bit.ly/get-a-treat #VirtualPet #GDC

This collage showcases a demo of Stay: Forever Home at Indie Media Connect during GDC 2025. The setup includes a VR station where a participant is actively engaging with the game using a headset and controllers. The space is decorated with banners and a life-size cutout of Ember, the game's stylized magical wolf character. A press kit with QR codes and promotional materials is displayed on a table. Screens in the background show gameplay footage, while a group photo of the team stands for a photo smiling. The overall atmosphere highlights an immersive and interactive experience designed to introduce players to an age-appropriate experience in the world of Stay: Forever Home.

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 17/03/2025

The @windupminds.bsky.social team and Ember have officially arrived at @officialgdc.bsky.social- reach out to our socials for press demo opportunities or where you can play with our adorable fur-ever, best friend!💜🐾✨ Bring the magic home this April: bit.ly/get-a-treat #VirtualPets #IndieDev #Indie

A card stock cutout of Ember from Stay: Forever Home buckled in a car seat on her way to GDC.

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 11/03/2025

A pet’s "Forever Home" is a place of love, rest, and adventure.🐾✨ That’s why we’re thrilled to bring pet lovers Stay: Forever Home, a heartfelt VR/AR/MR experience celebrating the bond between pets and humans! Watch our new @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social trailer: youtu.be/RcTKAv-zfwY #IndieDev

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Stay: Forever Home - Official Gameplay Trailer | VR Games Showcase March 2025

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 11/03/2025

We go on a little before 9:22 AM PT- another good year for indies! 🤩

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 10/03/2025

Not sure who gets more excited for new toys in our game– Ember or the team! 😅 Can't wait to try out the new frisbee with our girl! 😍🐾 #VirtualPet #PetSimulator #Simulation #VirtualReality #MixedReality #ComingSoon #MetaQuest3 #DigitalPet #Wishlist #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieTeam #IndieGameDev

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 09/03/2025

Just another perfect Saturday night out with Ember- join our play test at windupminds.com/alpha-test, where you never have to choose between fun or fancy. 😄🐾🧐🎩💜✨ #VirtualPet #PetSimulation #VirtualDog #DigitalPets #VirtualReality #MixedReality #MR #VR #AR #ComingSoon #MetaQuest #IndieDev #IndieGame

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 04/03/2025

Congratulations to the creative minds behind FLOW - another win in the books for indies (and pets, too!) 🎉🏆🐾 #SmallTeams #BigWins #Oscars2025 #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #IndieDevs

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Stay: Forever Home @stay-forever-home.com · 27/02/2025

Ember is looking cute in today's playtest– what do you think? 😍 #VirtualPet #MetaQuest #PetSimulation #PetParent #StayForeverHome #WindupMinds #ComingSoon

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Windup Minds @windupminds.com · 13/02/2025

🐾✨First look at player reactions after meeting Ember in Stay: Forever Home Live from #DICE2025 we’re sharing first impressions of our magical companion in mixed reality. Check it out and tag (Bernie Yee) @tripmaster.bsky.social if you're interested in meeting up while at the conference!

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Jay Faulkner @jukibom.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

If you've ever played H3VR then you know that the REAL way to do locomotion in VR is ... #gamedev

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