Party Animals News

It's been one year since the launch of Party Animals! Over the past year, we've been incredibly grateful for all the love and support you've shown us. To celebrate this special occasion, we've introduced some exciting gameplay updates. Here's a quick overview:




The age-old rivalry between cats and dogs continues! Now, this fateful battle has erupted in Party Animals! Are you Team Cat or Team Dog? It's time to make your choice, join this epic showdown, and defend your faction!


During the event, players must choose between Team Meow and Team Woof.

Once the choice is made, it cannot be changed.

XP gained while leveling up your chosen faction pass adds to your faction pool. In the end, faction with higher total XP will be declared winner.

Reaching tier 30 wiil give you 60% off for the ultimate mystery outfit. If your faction wins on top of this, the ultimate mystery outfit becomes free. You can spy in the other faction to unlock their pass rewards after tier 30.

The winning faction will be able to purchase both their and the other faction's ultimate mystery outfits. The losing faction will only be able to purchase their own faction's ultimate mystery outfit.




【Nemo Kart - Shanghai by Night】 The streets of Shanghai come alive under the cover of night, transforming into a high-octane racetrack! Neon lights flash as cars zoom by, and familiar scenes now present brand-new challenges. Are you ready to face these mysterious opponents?


【Nemo Kart - Snowville】 This seaside village, blanketed in snow year-round, has become a winter wonderland for racing! The roar of snowmobiles echoes through the air—who will dominate the track in this extreme environment?


【Last Stand - Ring of Garfat】 In response to overwhelming player demand, the arena from the Deserted Island Boss Fight is now available as a Survival mode map! Who will emerge victorious in this chaotic brawl and claim the title of the ultimate survivor?





To celebrate the game's one-year anniversary, Nemo has decked out the Winter Cabin with festive birthday decorations! New additions include a vending machine and a dressing mirror. The vending machines even stock several brand-new varieties of items—go check them out!





Players will be divided into two teams: the Woofs and the Meows. The Woofs must work together to find and dig up the treasure of fishy treats, while the Meows will stealthily attempt to sabotage their efforts. Who will win this epic battle and claim the treasure?

1. Quick Match now supports matchmaking for multiple modes simultaneously
   
   
2. Challenge levels now feature a save-and-exit option, allowing players to save their progress
   

1. Adjusted the flow for the challenge levels "Black Sails" and "Deserted Island"
   
2. Increased the photo album storage limit
   

1. Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, speed boost effects would appear without drinking a speed potion or using specific Pawers
   
2. Fixed abnormal wind sounds in the Winter Cabin
   
3. Fixed an issue where music would continue playing in the character selection screen after changing songs in the Winter Cabin
   
4. Fixed an issue where clicking to send a phone verification code would result in the message "Too many attempts, please try again later"
   
5. Fixed an issue where specific Pawers were unavailable in SMASH
   
6. Fixed an issue where AI would not take over when a player quit mid-match
   
7. Adjusted an issue where characters would momentarily freeze while climbing platforms right before reaching the top
   

各位玩家，

根据政策要求，即日起，在中国服务器使用游戏内麦克风功能需进行手机验证。未绑定手机号的玩家仍可听到他人语音，但无法发送自己的语音。
为了正常使用语音功能，请大家及时进行手机验证。
感谢大家的配合，不便之处敬请谅解。

手机验证方式如下所示：

游戏设置 - 通用 - 手机验证 - 输入手机号，获取并正确填写验证码后，方可成功验证手机，并正常使用完整的语音功能。


Nemo

[h2]Version 1.7.8.0 (2024.9.12)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue where players sometimes encountered error code 10035 when logging in
   
2. Fixed an issue where players joining the Winter Cabin mid-game could sometimes skip character selection and get stuck in a certain spectator view
   
3. Fixed an issue in Winter Cabin where throwables on the table could not always be thrown properly in quick succession
   
4. Fixed an issue in ball-game maps where emotes sent between scoring and the score replay would not disappear properly
   
5. Partially fixed the lag issue when Winter Cabin holds 12 players simultaneously
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Renamed the report reason “Cheat” to “Cheat / Macro” when players report inappropriate behavior
   
2. When players log into the game with a new device, the system now selects the server they last chose by default
   

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[h2]Version 1.7.7.0 (2024.9.6)
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[h3]Content Update
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! The Yutu outfits are making a limited-time return: From September 16th, 9 PM to September 17th, 9 PM (PT), you can use cookies in the Item Shop to purchase the Moon Carrot, Golden Moon Carrot, and RGB Moon Carrot outfits

[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue where bombs are occasionally invisible in Ichiban
   
2. Further fixed the issue where Bomb No. 2 and its effects sometimes persisted into the next round
   
3. Partially fixed server lag issues
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Increased the maximum number of players to 12 in Winter Cabin
   

[h2]Version 1.7.6.0 (2024.8.28)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue with the snapshot countdown timer on the results screen in ball-game maps.
   
2. Fixed an issue where text bubbles might not display when players send multiple texts and emojis in quick succession.
   
3. Fixed an issue where team invites could not be received on the results screen after a Quick Match.
   
4. Partially fixed server lag issues.
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Restored all “Team Only” options in the player communication settings.
   

[h2]Version 1.7.5.0 (2024.8.16)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the Milky Way Carrot outfit's ribbon movement was abnormal.
   
2. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where players would incorrectly join a new match in some cases when disconnected.
   
3. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where Steam players couldn’t see the outfits selected by Xbox players on the vehicle selection screen.
   
4. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the actual Pawer a player received did not match the one they previously selected in some cases.
   
5. Fixed an issue in SMASH where the penalty duration for leaving a Quick Match early was abnormal in some cases.
   
6. Fixed an issue in Black Sails custom mode where knocked-out AI enemies would display abnormal animation in some cases.
   
7. Fixed an issue of missing colliders of specific areas in Winter Cabin.
   
8. Fixed an issue in Custom Game where lobby settings' changes affected players who joined mid-game.
   
9. Fixed an issue where the collar of the Ghost Nemo outfit displayed incorrectly.
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Optimized the spectator chatting system.
   
2. Optimized character climbing speed.
   
3. Extended the game’s AFK timer to 1 minute 30 seconds.
   
4. Extended the display duration of the team request window to 120 seconds.
   
5. Adjusted the amount of Gears lost upon being hit in Nemo Kart’s Golden Trolley.
   
6. Further optimized AI driver behavior in Nemo Kart.
   
7. Extended the knocked-out duration for enemies in the boss stage in Cast Away mission.
   

[h2]Version 1.7.4.0 (2024.8.8)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue where the Invisibility Potion effect for local player P1 would not disappear.
   
2. Fixed an issue where characters could get stuck in specific spots in Conveyor.
   
3. Fixed a rare issue where the Bomb No.2 effect would persist into the next round.
   
4. Fixed an issue with certain skins displaying incorrectly in Castleween.
   
5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart where the "Buzz Ball" item would have abnormal effects on drones.
   

[h3]Optimizations
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Optimized AI enemy behavior in Black Sails custom mode.
Extended the duration of forced-drop crossbows in Black Sails custom mode.
Reduced maximum HP of enemies in the boss stage in Cast Away mission.
Optimized AI enemy behavior and attack frequency in Cast Away mission.
Adjusted certain features of the Trolley category in Nemo Kart.
Added an "Emote Range" setting, removed the "Team Only" option from the "Voice Chat Range" setting, and optimized the order of some options.
Corrected the Voice Chat Range for Streamer Mode in PAWS game to "Friends Only".
Added support for the friend system, achievement system, and cash shop items in the WeGame version.

[h2]Version 1.7.3.0 (2024.8.2)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Fixed an issue where the “Electro Strike” Pawer caused the plunger to remain electrified in SMASH.
   
2. Fixed an occasional issue where player avatars were missing or mismatched on the results screen in SMASH.
   
3. Fixed an issue where typing was not possible after the results screen in Nemo Kart.
   
4. Fixed an issue where the game would remain on the map loading screen when reconnecting after a disconnection.
   
5. Fixed an occasional issue where the AFK pop-up would not disappear.
   
6. Fixed an issue where AI could not be added when switching from Black Sails to Nemo Kart in Custom Game.
   

[h3]Optimizations
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1. Optimized the visual effects of smoke during boost fire in Nemo Kart.
   
2. Improved the gameplay behavior of AI drivers in Nemo Kart.
   
3. In Black Sails, if the tentacles are successfully repelled, the player will automatically drop the crossbow if not discarded within a certain time.
   
4. In Black Sails, if the tentacles have not yet been repelled, the key prompts for using the crossbow attacks permanent will remain on screen.
   
5. Added a notification pop-up for users who added "-log" to their Steam launch options, and fixed the issue of overly large version logs.
   
6. Removed the 2-minute penalty for players who disconnect before connecting to the server in Quick Match.
   
7. Defaulted the “Hold Middle Mouse Button to Rotate” setting to off in game settings.
   
8. Optimized attack detection in the game and reduced the stamina consumption of flips and heavy punch jump kicks (leaps).
   

[h2]Version 1.7.2.0 (2024.7.25)
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[h3]Bug Fixes
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1. Nemo Kart Related
   1. Fixed an issue where some players on Mac/Deck/Ubuntu systems could not connect to Nemo Kart mode, receiving error codes 50000/50001
      
   2. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the vehicle and player model would disappear after reconnecting during the loading screen
      
   3. Fixed an issue in Quick Match Nemo Kart mode where the vehicle and player model would disappear when re-matching into a new game after the game ended under certain conditions
      
   4. Fixed an issue in Quick Match Nemo Kart mode where the race would not start correctly at the beginning under certain conditions
      
   5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the rocket launcher and drones could not hit players under certain conditions
      
   6. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the settlement would fail under certain conditions
      
   7. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the vehicle position would be abnormal after being knocked down when jumping over a broken bridge
      
   8. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the vehicle position would be abnormal after crashing into the guardrail near the viaduct and flipping over
      
   9. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the vehicle position would be abnormal when jumping over the broken bridge under certain conditions
      
   10. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the visual display was abnormal after using the Mechanical Cat item with the Dino Kart
       
   11. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the airflow effect was missing when opening the glider with the Golden Trolley
       
   12. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where an uncancellable AFK prompt would appear under certain conditions
2. Character Related
   
   1. Fixed an issue where the invisibility effect of the Shenlong outfit was abnormal
      
   2. Fixed an issue where the mouth movements of specific characters were abnormal
      
   3. Fixed an issue where the edges of the hair of specific characters appeared pixelated
      
   4. Fixed an issue where the fire effect was missing from the Bacon character
      
   5. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the mustache of the Shenlong outfit would grow longer
      
   6. Fixed an issue in Nemo Kart mode where the eyes of the Magical Macchiato outfit displayed abnormally
3. Localization Related
   
   1. Fixed an issue where some multilingual text exceeded the UI boundaries
      
   2. Fixed an issue where the description of "Swimming Animals" in the Summer Pass was incorrectly translated as "Big-Eyed Animals" in some languages
4. Other
   
   1. Fixed an issue in SMASH mode where non-existing higher-level Pawers moves appeared incorrectly under certain conditions
      
   2. Fixed an issue where the UI incorrectly displayed the character selection screen after reconnecting in-game
      
   3. Fixed an issue where the in-game countdown UI did not hide correctly after being called out in Last Stand mode
      
   4. Fixed an issue where an incorrect error code would pop up under certain conditions when the client version was outdated
      
   5. Fixed an issue where the playlist content and order displayed incorrectly under certain conditions in the game options
      
   6. Fixed an issue where typing in-game caused lag and frame drops under certain conditions
      
   7. Fixed an issue where the in-game camera view was abnormal under certain conditions
      
   8. Fixed an issue on the WeGame platform where control settings did not sync when logging into the same account on different devices

[h3]Experience Optimization[/h3]

1. Nemo Kart Related
   
   1. Some achievement vehicles will now be displayed in the vehicle selection screen, along with the unlocking method
      
   2. Removed AI replacement for players exiting Quick Match Nemo Kart mode
      
   3. Added key prompts for the F and J buttons in various stages of the Nemo Kart game
      
   4. Balance Changes
      
      1. Shortened the slip time of the banana peel
         
      2. Significantly shortened the stun time caused by the Mechanical Cat collision
         
      3. Shortened the stun time caused by drones to other players along the way
         
      4. Increased the stun time of the rocket hitting the first place player
         
      5. Increased the shield's protection duration and acceleration effect
         
      6. Raised the height of the trigger area of the acceleration pads
2. Other
   
   1. In already encrypted custom rooms, the host can now view the current password
      
   2. The cover of the Missions now shows the highest star rating and completion time

[h2]Version 1.7.1.0 (2024.7.20)
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[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

Ladies and gentlemen, cats and dogs, please allow me to introduce you to: **Nemo Kart (Beta)**



Nemo Kart is a brand new attempt by our development team, where players can choose their own animal and uniquely styled vehicles to compete on the track. Currently, the kart mode features a meticulously designed track. This track incorporates various challenges aimed at testing players' driving skills and strategic use.

Players can choose from different styles of karts, each with unique performance and design. Some karts have better cornering abilities, some earn higher acceleration bonuses from gear boosts, and others have stronger off-road capabilities...



By participating in Nemo Kart mode races, players can earn a game currency called "gears". These gears can be used to unlock new karts and special paint jobs. Each kart has several different paint options that not only change the vehicle's appearance but also reflect different racing personalities, such as being more aggressive or conservative.

Players can join Nemo Kart mode through quick match or custom games, currently accommodating up to 8 players or AI.

**Beta Phase Notes**: **Since the Nemo Kart mode is currently in the Beta testing phase, we are actively collecting player feedback to optimize vehicle balance and performance on specific hardware. We encourage players to report any issues or suggestions they encounter during their experience.**

[h3]Content Update[/h3]

The summer heat brings the animals to the beach. From July 20 to August 24, all players can receive a free Summer Pass. By completing challenges, players can level up the Summer Pass and unlock summer-themed outfits and more!



[h3]Optimizations[/h3]

1. Optimized the matchmaking algorithm
   
2. Improved the AFK player detection to reduce the impact of passive behavior on the game experience
   
3. Adjusted the difficulty of the Cast Away mission
   
4. Improved the wall-climbing experience
   

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

1. Fixed an issue in SMASH where using FACE/OFF and Camouflage skills simultaneously under certain circumstances caused the character to remain invisible
   
2. Fixed an issue in SMASH where bombs thrown in the Ichiban map after using the Magnified Boom did not have explosion effects
   
3. Fixed an issue in Quick Match Classic mode where the spectator view couldn't be switched in ball games
   
4. Fixed an issue in Quick Match Classic mode where if a real player left during the voting phase, it caused an imbalance in team sizes
   

[h3]Adjustments on Combo Moves[/h3]

1. Restored the use of some combo skills but significantly increased the stamina required for their use
   
2. Further restricted certain combo buttons
   

[h2]🎉 Big News! Big News! 🎉[/h2]

Dear players, are you ready to welcome a very special guest? We are thrilled to announce that Pensky, a popular character from the distant town of Sandrock, is officially joining Party Animals!



[h2]🌟 About Pensky 🌟[/h2]

Pensky, the handsome, tuxedo-wearing, slip-slider of the dunes, is not just good-looking but every move he makes is filled with unique charm. Now, he will bring his charming smile to our game!



[h2]🎮 How to Get Pensky 🎮[/h2]

Want to have Pensky join your party? It’s very simple! Just enter the main menu of My Time at Sandrock and click on the "Party Animals Crossover" button to get your exclusive Pensky redemption code. Act fast to let this new friend join your party for some good old fun!



Let's give a warm welcome to Pensky! We look forward to the surprises and joy he will bring to the game! 🎈