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🎁 Free Weekend + Free new DLC: House Flipper Birthday Event is HERE!

It is the 7th time we're celebrating the birthday of the House Flipper franchise!

As every year, we have something special for you, and this time, it is a particularly exciting time, as the following events are taking place:




[h3]😱 House Flipper 2 Free Weekend![/h3]

That's right, tell everybody, invite your friends, and play together! This weekend, everybody can try House Flipper 2 for free and enjoy all the new content that arrives with the Free Co-op DLC release.
It's a great chance to see if you like the game and get it on an all-time high discount!

The event lasts from 15 to 19 May, enjoy!

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

[h3]🤝 Free CO-OP DLC is OUT![/h3]

Designing, implementing, and polishing the CO-OP Mode in House Flipper 2 proved to be quite a tough journey! The release of the House Flipper 2 Co-op DLC is the final step!
It is officially the first DLC added to House Flipper 2, and it provides the Co-op mode fans with some extra content designed specifically for multiplayer fun. If you prefer to flip alone, all the new content can also be completed solo!
All that comes with an update to House Flipper 2, patch notes below!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363370/House_Flipper_2__Coop_DLC/


[h3]📋 Official Co-op Release Update 1.8.[/h3]

New:
• 4 new co-op jobs (can be played in single player – we won’t be checking): The first one is "Help us create a fun place!", unlocked after "A floor plan to change".
• 4 new co-op houses (also playable in single player). The first one is "Old marketplace".
• 92 new items! Details below.

92 new items:
• 2 new wallpapers
• 7 new kinds of wall and ceiling molding
• Triangle windows with a 5-block base
• 3 elephant figurines
• 5 kinds of plushies
• Some small baby items
• Darts and a dartboard
• Film projector and film cans
• 6 kitchen containers
• 11 museum items including display cases and signs :)
• Picture lights - different sizes in one item!
• A chess set with individual pieces that slot nicely onto the board ;>
• Japanese maples
• Sago palms
• 4 path lights

Changes:
• Custom pictures retain their aspect ratio when placed in frames.
• Customizing an item that changes its model removes attached items (e.g. changing the right door to left will remove any sticky note that stuck to it). Be aware!
• [Assembly] Removed the ability to move the camera with Ctrl+Mouse.
• [Assembly] Improved scene lighting.
• [Assembly][UI] Assembly star animation is faster.

Fixes:
• Restored the menu exit button from the "Floor is Lava" map.
• [Sandbox] Fishing rod tool should now correctly drop rocks.
• [Sandbox] The "Ignore collisions" option in the "Transform tool" in mode "Resize" should now work correctly in all scenarios.
• [UI] The header in the popup when deleting a gallery photo is now translated correctly.

Co-op new:
• Added pinging and emoticons (X on keyboard, D-pad up on controller)! Now you can really say what you think about that wall color 💩
• Added visual effects when cleaning stains and using detergent, so other players can see how much you're (not) helping.
• Added option to kick players from the lobby view.
• Added wall-building visual effect to be seen by other players.
• Added notification and countdown before reloading the game when a new player joins.
• Added item carrying animation.
• Improved player crouch animations - no more pretending to hold a shotgun!
• Added notification for internet connection problems.
• Added player nickname to the disconnect message.

Co-op changes:
• Task progress under [TAB] syncs in near real-time.
• Synchronized material amounts in finishing boxes (tiles, panels, wallpaper) and paint buckets.
• Synchronized doors, laptop, TV channels, and light switches.
• Synchronized time of day when using the bed.
• Synchronized inventory key color.
• The online lobby join code is now hidden by default.
• The Join button is disabled when playing solo and not in the menu.

Co-op fixes:
• Fixed disconnect issues when loading many houses in a row or one very large house.
• Multiple players unpacking a box at the same time will no longer break the game.
• Starting tools now sync correctly when transitioning between plots.
• Tools are now properly locked when joining Floor is Lava mode.
• Paint color on roller no longer resets when a new player joins.
• Items bought by the host will no longer be duplicated for clients.
• Client disconnects no longer leave behind a ghost of the item they were buying.
• When exiting a sandbox plot test to the main menu, all players are returned to the lobby (not just the host).
• After completing a job and skipping the before-after & messages, players are no longer pulled back into the job for a second.
• Flashlight beam direction matches the viewing direction.
• Disabled player shadows to avoid scaring others in co-op. It's not Halloween. Not yet.
• Fixed an issue where the session-end notification couldn’t be closed.


[h3]🏆 Time for a new Community Contest![/h3]

We're continuing to bring you new challenges and new prizes! The new Community Contest comes with another unique twist designed to put your Sandbox Mode skills to the test!
If you'd like to hop in and check out all the important information, click on the image below, or HERE!




Also, make sure to check out the winners of the previous, House of Pranks Community Contest:

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Have some flipping fun this weekend!

⌛ We're starting in less than 6 HOURS!

[h3]🎊 We're celebrating today![/h3]

The stream starts in 6 hours:



Twitch is where you'll be able to find us, and May 15, 6:00 PM CEST is the time!
YOU GOTTA BE THERE!
That's also when we'll post all the details regarding our House Flipper Franchise Birthday event!

We already revealed lots of spicy info in our previous Steam Announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190970/view/528720244719486855

AAAA! LETS GO! 🤩

🤯 Free Weekend + Free new DLC = May 15!

It's time to announce all the good stuff coming with this year's House Flipper Franchise Birthday Event!

Oh my, this is gonna be exciting, so first and foremost:


[h3]😱 House Flipper 2 Free Weekend![/h3]

That's right, tell everybody, invite your friends, and play together! This weekend, everybody should try House Flipper 2 for free and enjoy all the new content that arrives with the Free Co-op DLC release.
It's a great chance to see if you like the game and get it on an all-time high discount!

The Free Weekend is not really just a weekend, as it lasts a bit longer, from 15 to 19 May.
Enjoy and make sure to grab someone to play with... because:




[h3]🤝 Free CO-OP DLC is right around the corner![/h3]

It also arrives on May 15! It is officially the first DLC for House Flipper 2, and it provides the Co-op mode fans with some extra content designed specifically for multiplayer fun. If you prefer to flip alone, all the new content can also be completed solo! These are gonna be some chunky properties, so fasten your seatbelts, flippers!




[h3]🎥 Celebration Stream![/h3]

As always, we're about to organize a little fun time with our community!
Twitch is where you'll be able to find us, and May 15, 6:00 PM CEST is the time!
Further details can be found below, the most important one is that YOU GOTTA BE THERE!




[h3]🤫 There's more! But not yet![/h3]

Ah yes, after dropping all that info, let's throw some secrecy vibes at ya!
This is not all, we still have some spicy aces up our sleeve.

See you in 3 days!
Hugs and kisses from your flipping dev team! 😗

🤡 It's April Fools' Day! (Mini-Update!)

[hr][/hr][h3]🥳 April fool! [/h3]

Howdy Flippers!

Today, we bring you a little something to make your April Fools' Day more fun!
This is our first official "Mini-Update" - that's our new term to describe some of the smaller content additions to House Flipper 2.

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[hr][/hr][h3]📋 Let's take a quick look at the changelog:[/h3]

New:
• 6 April fools-related items so you can prank someone!
• A new mug with custom picture functionality!

Changes:
• We lost a batch of our sound files, but we MacGyvered smth up overnight, and we're working on a more permanent solution. Be patient. (47 new sounds, but you can actually switch back to the original ones in the main menu! Only available on April 1st)

Fixes:
• Pinnacove suburbs achievement is now correctly recognized.
• Fixed unremovable sills in the recently added house, "The Alligator Bar" in Old Pinnacove. The fix applies only to newly bought houses.

Co-op changes:
• You can now disconnect from a co-op game using the Back button during loading (after confirming in a pop-up). Yes, now this is a feature, not a bug!
• Additional gameplay elements now synchronize properly: wall finish material held in hand, as well as paint roller mode and color.
• Third-person animations have been added for switching the cleaning tools and spray usage.
• Added additional notifications for "Lobby Full" and "Local Connection Not Possible".
• Crossplay status can now be toggled from the client join view.

Co-op fixes:
• Fixed time of day synchronization.
• If the host is in the main menu, clients will also be placed in the main menu upon joining.
• If a player joins while others are still connecting or cleaning windows, they will no longer find them in an awkward position or animation.
• Cleaning the same stain is no longer slower when multiple players clean it together. Teamwork makes the dream work, not the job harder!

❗ Additionally, we saved you from potential malicious features:
• Removed your favourite "before and after" gallery because at least 3 players didn't like it.
• Removed the co-op mode so you can finally enjoy playing alone in peace.
• All your mod.io houses got deleted because we forgot to pay our monthly mod.io premium subscription... what an awesome chance to upload new player creations!
• All textures are now one color (gray) to boost performance.
• Removed paint roller – now you must dip your hands in paint and slap the walls manually.
• Fixed a bug where only cold water was flowing from the taps.
• Removed all houses larger than 25m² or containing more than 20 items or 5 light sources – these could lead to uncontrollable crashes.
• Added an "ive-got-a-crash-on-you" command so you can now controllably crash your game as much as you like! (use at your own risk)



This marks our second step of the Q1 / Q2 2025 House Flipper 2 Roadmap.
What comes next is one of the biggest events of the year for the House Flipper Franchise, so make sure to stay tuned!



Additionally, keep in mind that you still have about 2 weeks to join our most recent Community Contest, which is actually all about some crazy April Fools' ideas!

Check it out by clicking HERE or on the image below:



Hope to see you in-game today! Enjoy this Mini-Update, and have a wonderful day!

🤡 Last 5 days of the "House of Pranks" Community Contest!

Along with the recent Garden Update, we introduced a new community contest, with a new ruleset and a new pool of prizes!



As we're getting closer and closer to April Fools' Day, your quest this time is to create a home filled with tricks, surprises, and confusing design choices - a place that would drive anyone living there absolutely nuts!

[hr][/hr][h3]✅ To join in, simply follow these 3 steps:[/h3]

1. Build a house fitting the theme of the contest - "The House of Pranks"
2. Upload the finished property to the Mod.io website with at least 5 screenshots best showcasing the project, as well as check the “House of Pranks” tag in the upload process.
3. Make sure to submit your entry by April 13, 2025, 23:59 CEST!

For more info about the theme and rules of this contest, click on THIS LINK!

Remember that you're not allowed to use any 3rd party software or in-game "cheats" that directly help you with your contest project (for example, giving you access to hidden items)!

(We allowed for that previously, but the console players have much harder access to those and of course, using shady console commands always carries the risk of your game getting broken!)


The top 5 creators will receive a special pack of rare House Flipper 2 goodies, which includes:
  • The fan favourite - Bessie the Beaver Plushie
  • House Flipper 2 Gaming Mousepad
  • Special Edition Steelbook House Flipper 2 copy!

We actually showcased this awesome set of items on our recent dev stream, click HERE to see!

[hr][/hr][h3]🙀 OUR COMMUNITY IS CRAZY![/h3]

You're all set flippers, time to show off your skills, but before you go take a look at some player-made creations we found on Mod.io recently!

INSANE!

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