March 19, 2021 Launch
The original Cozy Grove arrives
Spry Fox releases the game through Apple Arcade on iOS, macOS and tvOS. The daily spirit-log loop, ghost bears and hand-drawn island are all present at launch.
Affects Beginner's guide
Version ledger
A short history of a long, quiet game.
The original Cozy Grove received its last documented patch notes in 2022. The years since brought new platforms and a sequel — but not a secret second content era. This is the verified release trail.
Latest original patch: 5.2.1 Campaign content: 2021–2022 2026: Switch 2 Edition
Platform release Content update DLC / sequel
April 8, 2021 Launch
PC and console release
Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions launch. Some storefronts display April 7 in their local time zone.
May 25, 2021 1.8.0
Quality-of-life pass and scout letters
New Scoutmaster letters arrive, close buttons are added to many UI panels, and the game adjusts camp upgrade and spirit-log requirements. This is the foundation for the modern rank ladder.
Affects Spirit-log planner
June 23, 2021 2.0.0
Summer update and critter catching
The first major content update adds bug catching, the critter net, new clothing and decorations, Darla O’Hare and the Summer Festival window.
August 17, 2021 2.3.0
Chests, manual saves and autosave controls
The game adds purchasable storage chests, a manual save option, an autosave-frequency setting and assorted UI and performance fixes.
Affects Beginner storage notes
October 7, 2021 3.0.0
Fall update, tent interiors and cats
Tent interiors, cat luring and the Fall Festival reshape the decorating layer. The festival introduces seasonal critters, candy and Halloween décor.
December 20, 2021 4.0.0
Winter update and snowfolk
The Winter Festival adds snowfolk, snowball fights, gifts and snow sculptures. The update also adds Wishing Well content and filters across many collection interfaces.
April 26, 2022 5.0.0
New Neighbears and the Spring update
The first paid DLC adds four new bears, butterflies, exclusive clothing, a new song and a free Rainbow Cat. The free Spring update adds dyes, orchids, ducklings, festival items and a group gathering.
May 17, 2022 5.1.0
Dye UI and quest fixes
A bugfix update improves the dye interface, repairs seasonal festival repetition for long saves, prevents quest critters from being sold, and fixes controller and quest edge cases.
June–August 2022 5.2.0 / 5.2.1
The last documented original patch
Mythical decorations can use legendary dyes, festival calendar display is adjusted, the Winter Festival is shortened to five weeks, and several quest and performance issues are fixed. Version 5.2.1 is a console controller hotfix.
June 22, 2023 Platform
PlayStation 5 release
The original game gets a native PS5 release. This is a platform expansion, not a content patch; the game systems remain the same.
Affects Game information
June 25, 2024 Sequel
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit launches on mobile
The standalone sequel arrives through Netflix Games with a new island, a new cast, power-washing and asynchronous gifts. It is not an update to the original game.
Affects Cozy Grove vs Camp Spirit
March 12, 2026 Switch 2 Edition
A new platform edition, not a new chapter
Nintendo Switch 2 players get 4K TV mode, 1080p handheld mode and an increased frame rate, with a free 3 MB Upgrade Pack for Switch owners. New Neighbears is available as separate DLC.
July 15, 2026 Sequel
Camp Spirit arrives on PC and consoles
The sequel’s PC and console release expands the series to a new audience. The original Cozy Grove remains a separate, complete game.
Affects Cozy Grove vs Camp Spirit
What this means for a new player
You do not need to install a series of content updates to reach the current game. The modern store version includes the base game, festival systems and the New Neighbears DLC as a separate purchase. The 2026 Switch 2 Edition is a platform edition of that same content.
The most useful recent changes for a new save are quality-of-life fixes: storage chests, filters, manual save options, dye fixes and the festival calendar adjustment. The game is still paced by real days and Spirit Logs; no patch removed that.
If you are returning after a long break, the safest starting points are the spirit-log order and the daily routine. If your save predates 2022, check the official support patch notes before assuming a quest is broken.
Sources & notes
Linked, dated and labeled
Official sources are used for platform facts, schedule rules and mechanics. Community data is labeled because it is maintained by players rather than Spry Fox.
- Official · Spry Fox Support Cozy Grove Patch Notes Version timeline and update descriptions.
- Official · Spry Fox Support Cozy Grove Version 5.2.0 / 5.2.1 Latest documented patch notes, dye rules, festival calendar display, winter festival length.
- Official · Spry Fox Support Cozy Grove Version 5.1.0 Dye UI fixes, quest-item safeguards, and community-requested quality-of-life fixes.
- Official · Spry Fox Support When/how do I get the stuff from the New Neighbears DLC? DLC delivery, butterflies, replacement bears, minimum 70-day timing, DLC badges and mail.
- Store listing · Nintendo Cozy Grove – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Switch 2 release date, resolution and frame-rate features, file size, supported languages, DLC.
- Store listing · Valve / Spry Fox Cozy Grove on Steam Platform, release date, price, features, system requirements, screenshots.
- Official · Netflix Tudum Everything You Need to Know About Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit Camp Spirit mobile availability, Netflix membership requirement, new island, asynchronous gifting, power-washing and new cast details.
- Reference · Wikipedia Cozy Grove Release chronology cross-check, platform history, reception context. Used only as a cross-check where primary store listings or official sources are unavailable.