Research Story News

- Fixed Daily Summary button requiring double-click to trigger. It now triggers in one click.
- [CN Localisation] Fixed a crash that happens during the popup that appears at the end of a hangout, if the popup displays automatically.

Thank you for your bug reports! 🤍
Miki

- Fixed being able to pick up Crafting Stations (Magic Forge, Composter etc.) using RMB while the stations are placed on Paths or Rugs.
- Fixed hitting the Crafting Station while the Axe is equipped when trying to collect crafted items.
- Accessories and Facial Features are now randomised when clicking the randomise button for a new character.

Thank you for your reports!
Miki 🤍

[h2]v0.10 Patch Notes 📝[/h2]

[h3]✨Customisation Update✨[/h3]
- The Wardrobe Furniture item can now be used to change the player's appearance.
- New customisation options:

• Added 22 new Hairstyles (Total: 34)
  
• Added 21 new Hair Colours (Total: 35)
  
• Face options implemented: Added 2 Blushes (per skin tone), 2 Facial Hair options
  
• Accessories implemented: Added 20 Accessory options (Glasses, Pins, and Bows)
  
• Unique Set implemented: Added 1 Unique Set (Violet Archive Set) that is unlocked with the Wardrobe.
  

- Added 4 Customisation Slots: Customisation are saved in slots and can be switched easily with the Wardrobe.

[h3]✨Other Changes✨[/h3]
- Added a dialogue line for NPCs from the Archive that can be triggered when wearing the Violet Archive Set.
- Players can now trigger an NPC's "Favourite Creature" dialogue line at Purple Hearts (previously required Green Hearts).
- Customisation page for a new save has been updated with new customisation options.
- Updated upwards sprite for Hairstyle (Twintail)
- [Controller] Improved joystick navigation when moving placed Creature Pens.

[h3]✨Fixes✨[/h3]
- Fixed visual bug of player icon being unaligned on the Map when drawn near the borders of the map.
- Fixed Auto-Tappers spawning on Woodyshrooms in the Mushroom Forest when entering, leaving and entering it again.
- Fixed Auto-Tappers dropping on random trees/tree stumps on the Farm when chopped.
- Fixed crash when trying to move pens while holding certain items.
- [Controller] Fixed consuming food item when trying to move pens while holding a food item.

💛 Hope you enjoy the new customisation options for your Researcher! 💛

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[h2]What's next 📝[/h2]
As noted in our latest Roadmap, I'll be working on a major update (v0.11) next, planned to completed by end-2024. The update will include:

• All NPC Orange Heart Events
  
• Greenhouse
  
• House Upgrade 2
  
• Shimmers (rare, variant creatures)
  

*rolls up sleeves* Let's do this! :) I'll share our next Devlog once I've made some visible progress!

Happy Researching!
Miki 🤍

More bugfixes!
- Fixed Runtime Error on launch if Game Settings data was corrupted.
- Fixed Map showing player in Town when player is in Farm Building (Dormancy Barn/Storage Shed).
- Fixed Remus not showing on Map while tracked when he is in the Garden with Theo on Sundays.
- Improved Map accuracy when tracking player/NPC locations.
- Fixed exploit: Scheduling multiple Casual Hangouts in a row retains the Activity Bar % of the first Hangout and only resets on reload.
- Fixed exploit: Being able to teleport to the Violet Archive on a Festival date even though the place is closed.
- Fixed visual bug where Ming faces the wrong direction during the Campfire Activity at his Lakeside Hangout, if the Boat Activity is experienced first.

Thank you so much for your reports and patience!
Miki 🤍

[h3][✨v0.10 is in development and will be available in end-Sep!✨][/h3]

[h2]Hi Researchers![/h2]

I've been adding more player customisation options in the past few weeks! Improving the current customisation feature is something that I've wanted to work on eventually, and being able to customise the player after a save file is created is a feature that was requested by several players.

With that in mind, I polled our Discord for whether players would prefer to (A) Change your appearance on the go (e.g. from the Profile Menu), or (B) Have a dedicated item such as a Wardrobe where you access it at home. The Wardrobe idea was more popular and I started work on that!

[h2]Wardrobe 👚[/h2]
The Wardrobe is an item that can be purchased from Theo at his Shop (currently in game). He sells 4 different types of Wardrobes based on the season, and any of them would give players a way to change their appearance (once the update is live):


Using the Wardrobe, players can change their Appearance (Hairstyle, Hair Colour, Outfit etc.) as well as their Equipment (Hat, Amulet, Ring).

You might have noticed some additions from the current customisation feature:

• More hairstyles and hair colours!
  
• Hairstyles are now sorted as Short, Medium, and Long, for easier navigation.
  
• Added Face and Accessory customisation.
  

[h2]Customisation Slots ✅[/h2]
Additionally, each player would have 4 customisation slots where their choices would be saved and can be easily swapped.


[h2]Special Outfits ✨[/h2]
Players can select a Unique Set that replaces their current Top/Bottom/Bag choices. There's currently only one Unique Set (Violet Archive Set), but I plan to add more in the future! Speaking to certain NPCs while wearing a Unique Set can trigger special dialogue.



I hope that players would get to create a Researcher that more closely resonates with them with this update!
Update soon!
Miki 🤍