House Flipper 2 News

Booo! 👻

We're so glad to finally bring you a preview of what's coming to House Flipper 2 in less than a week!
We love occasional updates, so of course, Halloween is an event we've been getting ready for for the last couple of months. Let's see what to expect!



[h3]🕯️ The "Bewitching Renovations" Update arrives on October 28![/h3][hr][/hr]
Yup, a couple of days before the big spooks, hopefully enough to bring the Halloween vibes to your favorite HF2 houses!

October 28 is the day when you'll be able to download the update for free, discover a full list of new additions by watching our developer stream or checking the changelog, and read about the rules of the Halloween-themed Community Contest.


Let's start with a mysterious new job and an interesting property that comes with it!

This house might scare away all the little ghosts.

Don’t let the creaky floors scare you off!


Some new mechanics will also make their way to House Flipper 2.

Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Unlock the new "Can of All Colors" perk and paint with any color of the rainbow!


We're adding over 230 items, including Halloween decorations, gothic architectural elements + furniture sets, and more!

No frog plushies were harmed in the making of this screenshot.

Aw that's fancy!

All that will be accompanied by lots of quality-of-life changes, minor fixes, and generally much more stuff to check out!



[h3]🦇 Don't forget about the Halloween Dev Livestream![/h3][hr][/hr]

As always, we wanna answer some questions, get some good vibes going, and spend some time with the community!

October 28, 6:00 PM CET! Be there or be square!

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frozen_district

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HouseFlipperGame


While Halloween is the main topic, we will also show you some exclusive gameplay from the Dine Out DLC that is joining the House Flipper 1 DLC collection next month!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2819590/House_Flipper__Dine_Out_DLC/



[hr][/hr]This update is another huge step on our latest roadmap! We're slowly but surely getting to the end of it, so you can expect some fresh info for the development journey of House Flipper 2 to arrive in the upcoming months! Meanwhile, make sure to check our feature board on Canny.io and vote for your favorite ideas! Keep in mind that this board is one of our main tools regarding planning the content for the game - your votes matter!

Last but not least, I'd like to wish you guys a great and spooky Halloween! 🎃🍬
Have fun! 🧡

[hr][/hr][h3]💙 Welcome Flippers![/h3]

The Summer Getaway Community Contest is now closed and the entries have been evaluated!
This one took a lot of effort from our jury, as with such an open theme, the creativity came in many different forms, and the winning projects really showcase that!
In the end, we really loved delving into all the different approaches and unique ideas!

Regarding Community Contests on Mod.io in general, we're extremely glad with how it's going and we feel lucky to have a community that's always ready to bring their A-game within the Sandbox Mode!

The next Community Contest comes around the end of October...
you can probably guess the theme! (SPOOKCITING!! 🎃)

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Remember that you can download all of these houses and check them out yourself!
To find the links, go to the description of the above YouTube video or simply click the links found below:


[hr][/hr][h3]🥇 Let's talk about the winners:[/h3]


1. Enbesa Retreat by hamt4ro
INNNNNSANE! This is the absolute top level of Sandbox Mode in House Flipper 2.
Let's address the elephant in the room - all the irregular, asymmetric, and oddly-angled elements, that manage to complement each other so well! Hamt4ro's masterful combination of those creates an incredibly unique design. It feels like discovering a new architectural style with something surprising waiting for you around almost every corner!



2. Coastal Cottage by jessfess27
The coziness went through the roof with this one! What we really (and I mean REALLY) loved here is the color/material management and all the surrounding additions implemented into the environment. Messing with the surroundings outside of the set land borders is easier said than done, but Jessfess27 proved that this doesn't limit real creativity! Hours of effort and a truly great eye for creating the perfect cozy vacation vibe. Immaculate!



3. Camp Chevaler by LisaMockingbird
Summer camp time! What instantly caught our attention are the wonderful custom elements and all the clutter that makes the whole place look soooo lived in! Amazing attention to detail and some ideas we've never seen before! LisaMockingbird captured the summer camp vibe incredibly well, and on top of that showcased astonishing creativity and innovation.



4. A Suitcase in the Sand by Super_Kupo
We were fascinated by this outstanding design! Upon closer inspection, we realized how many of the little items are actually custom pieces created by combining already existing items. The attention to detail even with places that are not initially visible (inside drawers etc.) is intriguing! A very cool idea combined with lots of Sandbox Mode experience and precise execution!



5. Summertime by Shortfatguy13
STAR WARS FANS UNITE! Yup... that's when we realized everybody may have a very different vision of a "Summer Getaway" project. And oh wow... this one is a special one! So Shortfatguy13 decided he'd love to spend his summer on a distant island on which he landed his MASSIVE MILLENNIUM FALCON.
Oh, did someone ask if the Falcon is just a shell? ...Sweetie this is an HF2 Community Contest, of course it has a fully designed interior! Oh, and don't forget the fully-kitted underground mansion!
This is crazy and we love it!



6. Tropical Dream by Natka_96
A remarkable modern villa! A place that many people could surely call their dream summer destination! One of the best modern-style designs we've seen, with a plethora of very detailed and carefully thought-through spots! We also love the inclusion of so many natural elements and how they're an integral part of this project! Bravo!



[hr][/hr]Huge grats to everyone who won, and a massive thank you to all the flippers who took part in this contest! Your creativity means a lot to us, the House Flipper 2 developers!

I highly encourage everybody who enjoys those community contests and is intrigued by the winning entries to check them out for themselves!
It's unimaginable how many little details and incredible design ideas you can find behind the scenes!
With winner announcement posts like this one, we're only scratching the surface of all this talent. I would love to bring you guys some more detailed explanations to make it clearer why we're picking certain projects with every future community contest. Let me know if it's something you'd be interested in! 🔥

Cheers! ❤️

Hiya Flippers!

I'm here to remind you that you can be winning some epic prizes by showing us your Sandbox Mode mastery! Stuff like House Flipper 2 Microsoft Controllers, Bessie the Beaver Plushies, and Steelbox HF2 edition packs are waiting for the winners of the ongoing "Summer Getaway" Community Contest! ⭐

Keep in mind it lasts only till the end of the month! Make sure to submit your entries before August 31, 2024, 23:59, Polish time (CEST)!

For us personally, this is an amazing experience! Seeing how incredibly creative our community is might be one of the best feelings for the devs! ❤️
Take a look at the winners of the previous Community Contest:

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All the details regarding the current contest can be found on the official HF2 Community Contest mod.io page.


On top of that, we've just dropped a new video showcasing how we cooperate with voice actors and recording studios in order to make House Flipper 2 more alive using human voice!

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Let us know what you think and have a wonderful weekend! 🥰


[hr][/hr]Oooof, almost forgot!
Remember that we recently started the second phase of the House Flipper 2 CO-OP playtesting: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190970/view/4360132896045043674
Check out the announcement if you're interested in signing up for it! Cheers!

[h3]📰 Big news for the House Flipper 2 CO-OP fans![/h3]

Today we're starting the second phase of House Flipper 2 CO-OP playtesting, as we'd love to see more people trying out the current state of this upcoming feature!



We have recently gone through a very small phase of CO-OP playtesting where we allowed a real tiny portion of our playerbase to access the feature. We verified that it works in an acceptable way, so here goes phase 2! 🥰

The biggest change is that this time, everyone who'd like to have a chance to get access to the CO-OP feature playtest can sign up for it through Steam!



[h3]🔓 How to apply for access?[/h3]

No 3rd party websites - just a straightforward "Request Access" button on the House Flipper 2 Steam Store Page, go check it out:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190970/House_Flipper_2/


Remember that signing up for the CO-OP feature doesn't instantly mean that you'll be granted access! Closed alpha or beta tests in the world of gaming are closed for a reason, and especially with online features like CO-OP, making it a process based on expanding phases is crucial for the development path of the feature. For now, it's even more important, as we're specifically focusing on how different server load levels influence the feature and its stability.

😭 We'd love to allow you all to hop in, but that would in fact prolong the development process! 😭

Also, keep in mind that even though this feature is one of our main focuses regarding the future of the game, it is currently nowhere near being finished, so expect bugs, crashes, and other pesky occurrences that might take away from the fun!

Have a wonderful week y'all! 💙

[hr][/hr]2 days ago we greeted you with an update preview, and today we're ready to roll! 🥵

This update is the 4th House Flipper 2 major content update, and it is the first step on our recently released House Flipper 2 Roadmap - Part 2, and you should definitely check it out because there's so much more to come! Let's get to all the news, because we've got plenty of that for you today!


[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]While you're downloading the update, check out the list of patch notes:


[h3]New:[/h3]

• Get ready to explore Old Pinnacove, a brand-new region with a fresh downtown vibe!
  
• Dive into a new job in the new region, where you'll help Simon, an allergy sufferer, with his apartment makeover.
  
• Check out a charming new apartment in the heart of a historic tenement building.
  
• 150 new items! (Hold onto your toolboxes! Details below).
  
• 13 new images for Custom Pictures.
  
• Get an SMS from your client after finishing a job. Because who doesn't love a good debrief?
  
• Enjoy the new visual and sound effects when bags bounce off the invisible boundary wall. It's like magic but with bags!
  
• Now you can tweak Chromatic Aberration in the settings.
  
• Introducing the "Unstuck" button in the pause menu (under escape). Perfect for those moments when you find yourself wedged between items or walls.
  
• Say hello to a new company for items, FixeD! Looks familiar?
  
  
  150 new items:
  - 12 fun beach toys for your inner child.
  - Flip-flops, sunglasses, and other summer essentials.
  - Invasive weed species to spice up your garden battles.
  - A cozy campfire for those summer nights.
  - Downtown-themed goodies: benches, fire hydrants, traffic lights.
  - Stylish awnings to keep things cool.
  - Bigger balcony doors.
  - Decorative moss and vintage suede - now available in Story mode.
  - A bunch of colorful rhododendrons.
  - Adorable bee-themed kitchen accessories (Pipit).
  - Cozy Rosie patio furniture (Sandpiper). Perfect for lounging!
  - 20 doors of different widths. Open up to new possibilities!
  - 6 new towels. Drying off has never been this stylish!
  - Store rack shelf and commercial fridge for your budding business empire.
  - Classic instruments to bring out your inner musician.
  - A new bedroom set for Valenti (Windsor), featuring a secret door. Shh, don't tell anyone!

[h3]Changes:[/h3]

• Curtains can now be stretched downwards.
  
• Open and close curtains with just a press of a button!
  
• Feel free to place items on the gazebo and scaffolding.
  
• Buying multiple lights? They keep their settings now.
  
• Copy surface styles on architectural elements, just like you copy wall styles.
  
• A friendly reminder before deleting old progress when starting a new game.
  
• Jobs in the archive now have a "continue" button, so you can pick up right where you left off.
  
• Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens now come with internal lighting.
  
• Larger items now require a longer click to sell. No more accidental sales!
  
• Store categories are now sorted with intention, not semi-alphabetically.

[h3]Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed the text input in the store search field, especially improving functionality in certain modes or on specific devices.
  
• The ceiling fan in Jonesboro has been corrected to be properly resizable.

[h3]🌸 Fairytale Community Contest Winners reveal![/h3][hr][/hr]
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Congrats to all the winners! It was a stunning show of creativity and Sandbox Mode mastery! 🙀

We couldn't pass on highlighting a couple of projects as "honorable mentions" because they were just so incredibly close to making it to top 6!
We will be contacting you guys on Mod.io in order to discuss how you get your prizes! Love ya! 💖




[h3]🏖️ A brand new Community Contest STARTS NOW![/h3][hr][/hr]

Another chance to prove how good you are in the Sandbox Mode bussiness! This time we'd like to invite you to showcase your best builds in a new theme! 🌅

Show us your best idea for a "Summer Getaway" house! It's a pretty open theme, with a lot of room for interpretation, so don't hesitate to experiment! The rules are once again, very simple, and you can read about all of the details on the official Mod.io page of the contest!




[h3]🔴 Don't forget that today we're streaming to celebrate the new update![/h3][hr][/hr]

I know that a lot of you guys might have lots of questions!
We will try to answer as many as possible, and spend some good time with the community of Flippers!

August 1, 6:00 PM CEST! Be there or be square!
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frozen_district

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HouseFlipperGame




[h3]🎨 Let's experience more of the creativity from our Flipping community![/h3][hr][/hr]
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And that seems to be all for now! BIG THANKS to everyone who's supporting us, sharing inspirational ideas, and providing constructive criticism about House Flipper 2's development journey!

Have lots of fun with the new update, and a wonderful rest of the week! 💙💙💙