The Garden Path News

1.0.0.11 is now live. See below the following changes

Fixes

+ Fixed window defaulting to other screen on change to Window Mode for users with a multi-monitor setup.
+ Fullscreen Window Modes should now remember the screen they are set to from a previous session.
+ Fixed 'Apply' not applying in Options on left mouse click.
+ Fixed expanded dash elements not started the correct action on left mouse click.

~Louis

1.0.0.10 is now live. See below the following changes

Fixes

+ Fixed the game not launching on some Linux systems

~L

The Garden Path has blossomed into the world on PC and Nintendo Switch - and we’re providing a handy manual on how to spend your first day in the garden!

We encourage players to explore and follow their curiosity - but if you need a nudge in the right direction, this guide is for you! A written guide is included below, but if you’d like a video guide check out our TikTok account!

[h2]1. Meet the residents[/h2]
You might notice some unfamiliar faces in the Garden! Make sure to chat with the residents and travelling merchants, they might just have some tasks for you to help out with. Look out for ? on the map to see who you haven’t met yet.

[h2]2. Record new plants and trees[/h2]
You’ll notice that after you focus on an area, you get the option to record or harvest. You might not have the right tools yet to harvest some things in the garden, but the pen is mightier than the sword after all! Try recording information on plants to increase your knowledge, unlocking harvesting info that might be useful later.

[h2]3. Seek out tools and equip them[/h2]
If you don’t quite have everything you need, different traders offer different tools to help you with your foraging and harvesting! Make sure to come back tomorrow if you can’t quite find what you need yet. A new merchant might come by with just what you need! Once you’ve found the right tool, you’ll need to equip it in your inventory by just selecting use.

Those are our big three tips for Day 1 in the Garden Path! Remember that the game is meant to be enjoyed in short and sweet bites, so if you’re not quite sure what to do next - log on tomorrow to see how the Garden has grown around you.

[h2]Want more help or to connect with other gardeners?[/h2]
If you’re looking for more tutorials and resources, we have three different places you can visit:

1. Discord: Stop by our Discord to directly ask any questions or to just chat with other gardeners.
2. Video tutorials: You can find tutorials on our TikTok and IG accounts! On TikTok, check out the Tutorials playlist.
3. Wiki: Our game has a collaborative wiki! We’ve added the basics and look forward to working with players to fill it in together.

The Garden Path has launched and waiting for gardeners to come visit 💚 A reminder that players can get a 15% launch discount on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638500/The_Garden_Path/

Until next time…
carrotcake

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1.0.0.9 is now live. See below the following changes.

Fixes

+ Fixed a bug where prop visuals wouldn't reload in recently edited chunks.
+ Fixed not being able to place some rallied props in succession.
+ Fixed the game exiting early on SteamDeck after launch.
+ Fixed game window duplicating on second monitor.

Live achievements have been temporarily disabled while I investigate the early SteamDeck exit. Your progress will not be lost, and will sync in future updates.

Many thanks

~L

Keep cool as a cucumber this summer… by taking a break from the heat and wandering into The Garden Path!

This slice-of-life gardening sim is now out on PC (via Steam and itch.io) and Nintendo Switch. Plus, start gardening with a 15% launch discount on Steam!

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For more info on the Nintendo Switch launch, please check out this tweet for details.

[h2]Thank You[/h2]

"The Garden Path has been a labour of love and an endless learning experience. It's some piece of me that I've been shaping almost every day for over seven years. All those years there's been countless times I've lost the wood for the trees, but advice and kind words have recentred me toward where the game is now.

If you've been following me along the way, from the bottom of my heart: Thank you. If this is your first time playing, then I warmly welcome you to the Garden."

- Louis Durrant



If you’re still on the fence and wondering what to expect from the garden, we’ve put together a few resources to help you as you start your journey. Check out the below links for more information on what is in the furtive, tender world of pondering, gardening, and wandering:

• The Garden Path: A Place of Your Own
• Everything You Need to Know About Gardening 🌱
  
• Meet Vegetable Residents

Additionally, we have a wiki! It’s meant to be a collaboration between the devs and players, and so while we’ve filled in the basics - we encourage players to contribute if they so wish! We can’t wait to see what you all get up to and what curious things curious gardeners will uncover. Check out The Garden Path official wiki for more info!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638500/The_Garden_Path/

Until next time…
carrotcake

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