Drill Core coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 28 alongside DLC ‘The Machine World’
"Strategic mining game" dated for consoles.
Publisher tinyBuild and developer Hungry Couch will release “strategic mining game” Drill Core for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 28 alongside the downloadable content “The Machine World,” the companies announced.
“Drill Core Inc. is nothing without its dedicated Platform Managers, and we’re excited to welcome new hires across console platforms,” said Hungry Couch Games head Konstantin Burov in a press release. “After all, profits must grow! For existing Platform Managers on PC, ‘The Machine World’ downloadable content provides new layers to uncover, challenges, and a multitude of quality of life improvements.”
Drill Core first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on September 12, 2024, followed by a full release on July 17, 2025.
Here is an overview of the game, via tinyBuild:
Drill Core Inc. invites new and returning employees alike to plunge into the (not at all dangerous) unforeseen depths of the Tech Biome. Scavenge mechanical parts scattered throughout while encountering new foes, events, and bosses.
Mine during the day to secure resources, then leverage new drone turrets and buildings to fortify defenses before facing enemies at night. All employees will be provided with a banger soundtrack to maintain their focus on propelling Drill Core Inc. to record profits!
Recruit five new specialists with distinct gameplay-enhancing abilities, and ensure their safety along the way—they can only be recruited once! Craft updated builds through the Laboratory upgrade branch, and experiment with newly available permanent upgrades. Alter each run with the Distortions mechanic, sell it for valuable resources, or take on greater challenges with 10 new difficulty levels.
As a weary highly-motivated Platform Manager at Drill Core Inc., lead miners, guards, and carriers on perilous missions to extract valuable materials. Manage resources effectively to keep operations running smoothly, deploy turrets, and research cutting-edge innovations to overcome the obstacles that lurk within the core.
Watch a new trailer below.