Research Story News

Patch v0.10.3
- Fixed a bug where Rhea's dialogue is bugged after seeing Theo's Green Heart Event.
- Reduced load time when entering the Farm area at the beginning of a new season.
- Fixed possible clipping between plant and rock debris in the circular layout of the Mines.

Thank you for playing Research Story! 🤍
Miki

- 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 🤍