Merchant Patch Out On the Experimental Branch Now!
Hello again gardeners!
We are happy to announce the launch of the Merchant patch onto our Experimental Branch! If you have time to go test it out, please do!
Since this is the Experimental Branch, please be aware that some bugs are expected and that there’s an increased risk of game breaking situations occurring. This branch is mostly for all of you who want to try all the newest things and help us out with making everything as awesome as possible for the main branch release!
How to switch to the Experimental Branch: Note: Exact names of the options to press might differ depending on your Steam language settings.
[h3]BE AWARE: Major save file changes will render your previous saves incompatible with the new update[/h3]
This patch is sadly not going to be compatible with your earlier saves. Even if they might load for you, many features might be broken and we can’t guarantee what the experience might be. We strongly recommend that you create a new save to ensure that everything works as intended.
Let's dive into the full list of all the new systems and changes we've packed into this update:
[h2]Major Features[/h2]
[h3]Merchant[/h3]
He's finally awake! And boy is he happy to see you!
[h3]House Upgrades[/h3]
Is tent life not your style? Have no fear! House upgrades are here!
[h3]Plant System Rework[/h3]
Plants are stealing the show with their new fancy system!
[h3]Smooth Locomotion[/h3]
Smoooooth! Oh so smooth!
[h2]Minor Features[/h2]
Smaller (but just as neat!) systems for you to enjoy!
[h3]Do you have feedback on this patch?[/h3]
We'd love to hear what you think about these updates! Feel free to fill in our Google Form about your experience!
If you come across any bugs or have any additional feedback about the new systems (or any of the old ones, for that matter!) we are as always available in our Neat Corp Discord channel!
We are happy to announce the launch of the Merchant patch onto our Experimental Branch! If you have time to go test it out, please do!
Since this is the Experimental Branch, please be aware that some bugs are expected and that there’s an increased risk of game breaking situations occurring. This branch is mostly for all of you who want to try all the newest things and help us out with making everything as awesome as possible for the main branch release!
How to switch to the Experimental Branch: Note: Exact names of the options to press might differ depending on your Steam language settings.
- Right click 'Garden of the Sea' in your Steam Library list and select 'Properties...'
- Go the tab 'BETAS'
- In the drop-down menu, select "experimental - Development branch"
- The game should then start an update in order to download the new branch
- When the update is finished, just run the game and start playing!
[h3]BE AWARE: Major save file changes will render your previous saves incompatible with the new update[/h3]
This patch is sadly not going to be compatible with your earlier saves. Even if they might load for you, many features might be broken and we can’t guarantee what the experience might be. We strongly recommend that you create a new save to ensure that everything works as intended.
Let's dive into the full list of all the new systems and changes we've packed into this update:
[h2]Major Features[/h2]
[h3]Merchant[/h3]
He's finally awake! And boy is he happy to see you!
- Use your farmed resources to trade for new items in his shop!
- Allows you to acquire new decorations for your island
- Restocks daily so be sure to check for new items every day!
[h3]House Upgrades[/h3]
Is tent life not your style? Have no fear! House upgrades are here!
- Start your adventure with a cozy tent
- Two house upgrades available through quests
- Each upgrade adds new types of items to the merchants store
- Unlock new customization opportunities as your house grows!
[h3]Plant System Rework[/h3]
Plants are stealing the show with their new fancy system!
- Complete overhaul of the plant system back-end for future-proofing performance and scalability
- Growth cycle of plants is now completely smooth
- Major increase in performance, at least by an order of magnitude
- Plants now consume water as they grow, and the growth process has been slowed down to more closely represent the feel of the final game
- Caring for your plants is now made easier with fertilizer balls that can be acquired through the compost bin
- Plants that grow crafting resources will now need to be tilled in order to be completely uprooted
- Many other fixes and preparations for features will be arriving with future patches!
[h3]Smooth Locomotion[/h3]
Smoooooth! Oh so smooth!
- After many requests it’s finally here, smooth locomotion is added to the game
- Smooth locomotion can be enabled through the in-game menu
- Multiple options to tailor movement to your liking!
[h2]Minor Features[/h2]
Smaller (but just as neat!) systems for you to enjoy!
- In-game camera: Capture your favorite moments with our new instant camera!
- Compost bin: Consumes excess plants to generate fertilizer
- Pattern system: Further customize your fabrics with new patterns
- New Decoration items: Additional decor items for both your home and your garden have been added
- Storage: In-world storage items to alleviate inventory clutter
- Loading Screen: The game now has a loading screen
- Snap Turning: Snap turning was added alongside Smooth Locomotion for you who prefer a more snappy approach to movement
- [Seasonal] Fall: Fall is now here in the garden with updated foliage colors and seasonal plants and decor!
[h3]Do you have feedback on this patch?[/h3]
We'd love to hear what you think about these updates! Feel free to fill in our Google Form about your experience!
If you come across any bugs or have any additional feedback about the new systems (or any of the old ones, for that matter!) we are as always available in our Neat Corp Discord channel!