Two Point Campus News

Hi everyone,

We hope you're having an awesome Friday so far! We've just released a very small hotfix for players playing in Thai language:

Build: 6.3.127109

• Fixed issue when launching the game in Thai language caused by Modding release

Have a great weekend!

Heyo folks!

Hope you’re all having a fab week! You might remember a little while ago we announced modding was in the works. Well, we’ve been busy working alongside the lovely folks over at mod.io to bring cross-platform modding to Two Point Campus!

Now we’re here with a very exciting update for you all, we’re delighted that Steam players on Windows are now able to begin experimenting and subscribing to mods in the latest Steam update! This is our next step in getting modding up and running for you all to enjoy, we can’t wait to see what you create, and what your favourite items are!

For players over on Linux and Mac, at this time, only picture and poster mods will work on Mac and Linux. We are working on getting the functionality for other items to work ASAP! Now, let's catch you up with what’s happened so far, shall we?


Over the last few weeks, awesome students over at UCA have been working with us to create their own item mods! As part of their course, they’ve been learning how to use modding tools to customise textures and models to create their very own in-game items. You’ll be able to check out their creations and have them in-game, but more on that later.

Modding then entered a Steam beta a few weeks ago, for anyone interested in getting a sneak peek at the new modding tools. Now all Steam Windows players can access the Mods menu in-game, and use player-created items, or even make their own.

This beta is the next step in getting modding up and running for everyone to enjoy across consoles and PC in Two Point Campus. For the folks playing over on console, in our next steps we're working on getting the modding features over to you as soon as possible.

[h2]How can I download mods?[/h2] Note: Before using modded items, we recommend you create a backup of your save files*.

First, get Two Point Campus updating on Steam, and whilst you wait head over to mod.io to create an account. You can browse all the lovely mods on offer over on the mod.io website, or (excitingly) in-game in the new Mods menu!

To use modded items in-game, load up the game and click the new ‘Mods’ tab on the main menu. Here you’ll be able to browse all the current mods. When you hit subscribe on an item you’ll be prompted to log into your mod.io account. Follow the steps, and once you’ve logged in once, you’re good to go ahead and subscribe to ALL the items you like!

Your subscribed items will download whilst you’re in the main menu, and a little pop-up will show once installing is done!

Unsubscribing from mods or deleting the mod’s files will cause any in-game items to revert back to a default Two Point Campus item, so your game save won’t be missing any items, this automatic reverting is to prevent any errors from popping up.

[h2]How can I create my own?[/h2]
You’ll need a few things before you get started, there’s a handy guide for the initial setup, which includes installing Unity (the game engine we use) alongside setting up the modding project.

If you get stuck at any point, we’ll do what we can to help out. Modding is all about the community after all! So join our Discord and jump in, no question is silly or not worth asking, plus you can share what you’re working on with the community!

We have a load of guides to help you out on the journey. To get started modding, you can change our ‘Geometric Canvas’ with an image of your choice, like your favourite cat!

You’ll be able to do texture swaps to change things like the image on a poster, or you can fully replace the mesh (skin) of an item with something of your own. If you have a cool idea for a chair, go right ahead and swap your concept with one of our existing ones! We have guides to get you going with this, you can try customising a plant before moving on to choosing your own item meshes to mod.

Please have a read of our best practices for modding, this is particularly handy if you want to share your mods for other players to use!

Currently, the focus is on modding items, we’re working to potentially add things like wallpaper or floor customisations.

[h3]*Backing up your save files:[/h3]
This is an optional step just to be extra cautious in case something goes wrong. Remember, modded items are user-made, and whilst items go through an approval step before going live, each system is different, so if at any point your game runs into issues, always try unsubscribing from mods.

To back up your save:

• Open File Explorer and navigate to: C:\Users\[Your username]\
  
• You need the ‘AppData’ folder which may be hidden, in File Explorer you can type: \AppData after your username or click ‘View’ and check the “Hidden Items” box for the folder to appear
  
• Open the LocalLow folder, then Two Point Studios, and finally Two Point Campus
  
• Your save file is in the Cloud folder, open it then copy the Save folder, and paste it into a safe location somewhere else on your PC.
  
• If you get stuck at any time, this is where my Saves folder lives: C:\Users\TwoPointAbby\AppData\LocalLow\Two Point Studios\Two Point Campus\Cloud\1443752633\Saves

[h2]Release Notes[/h2] Build #6.3.126896

Adding modding features, including the ability to mod items and download user-created mods.

Hi folks,

A quick update for you all today, with an important fix to the Cheesy Heap issue:

[h3]Release Notes[/h3]

Build #6.2.125499

• Finishing touches and bug fixes to Amazon Prime Items
  
• Fix for the Cheesy Heap level issue with item placement
  
• Adding a placeable egg item (coming soon)
  
• Other bug fixes from error reporting

As always, please let us know if you run into any issues!

Hey Pointians,

The promise of spring’s arrival is, well, just that, a promise! And right now, amidst all of these downpours, it’s looking as though the spring fairies are sleeping in this year… Now, they do say April showers bring May flowers, but don’t you just wish we didn’t have to wait that long? Us too! How about we cheat a little and inspire the season to skip a few steps? Dig out your gardening forks for planting, if we’re to encourage the season along we’ll need all the spring bulbs you can carry!



Across the next week, it’s time for a good old spring cleaning, to spruce things up! No more excuses for being rough around the hedges. We want to see the greenest, the brightest, the most floral of campuses in the County!

To enter the competition, first, build a seasonal Campus that embodies everything Spring. Then, post a screenshot of your Campus (or Campus section) on social media. You can pick the platform of your choice from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Discord. To be entered, all posts must include #SpringTPCampus; we’re not dandy-lying when we say not to forget the competition hashtag!

Dig out your gardening gloves, get the hot cross buns toasting and create a floral paradise to get lost in; in our Spring Creativity Competition! For some inspiration, check out our blossoming ideas below (and we know you can do better!):



We can’t wait to see your best blossoming Campuses, so let your creativity bloom! The competition opens now, 14th April, and runs until Monday 24th April, 10 am UTC when entries will be shortlisted.

Entries will be shortlisted by a panel made up of some of our lovely devs. Each panel member will individually choose their favourite builds, those favourites are then added up to create the studio shortlist. From that shortlist we’ll find our champion, through the power of community vote! That means that part is down to you (yes, YOU!). You’ll all be able to vote on our forums to crown the winner from those shortlisted. We be-leaf in you!

The community-chosen winner will receive a swag pack of a-may-zing Two Point merch, alongside a physical copy of the game!



So remember, to enter the competition: post a screenshot of your entry on the social media platform of your choice (either Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Discord), including the competition hashtag #SpringTPCampus! By including the hashtag, the bouquet of blossoming builds will make its way to us!

Not sure where to start? When in doubt, add flowers!



[h2]Competition details:[/h2]

• The competition starts now! 14th April, and runs until Monday 24th April, 10am UTC.
  
• Terms & Conditions: https://www.sega.co.uk/sega_prize_draw_terms_and_conditions_nps

[h3]How do I take part?[/h3]

• Build a Campus or section of a Campus with the theme “Spring”
  
• Then, for your entry take a screenshot of your build.
  
• Remember, you can hide the UI (game menus) by opening the Pause Menu and selecting Photo Mode.
  
• Your screenshot can be a full Campus or a small section of one. As long as it screams ‘Spring’, we don’t mind.

[h3]To enter:[/h3]

• Post on social media including your screenshot and competition hashtag #SpringTPCampus. You can either:
  
• Tweet on Twitter, create a post on Facebook or Instagram or message the “?-tpc-competition-entries” in the Two Point Discord.
  
• You only need to make one post on social media, so feel free to post on the platform of your choice

[h3]How is the winner chosen?[/h3]

• All screenshots with #SpringTPCampus will be reviewed by a panel of devs from the studio, who independently vote to create a shortlist of five entries.
  
• Then on our community forum, a vote will open! You, your friends, and anyone you can persuade can vote for their favourite entry in the shortlist. Once the vote finishes, we’ll have our winner!
  
• You'll need to enrol to vote in the shortlist, so if you haven't already, signup for the forum!
  
• Once signed up you can even redeem a golden toilet for your efforts.
  
• We'll announce the winner on our social channels after the vote closes.
  
• If you’re the lucky winner of the competition, we’ll get in touch on social media.
  
  • Please have your DMs open or reach out to us if you win!

Pointians are walking on literal eggshells to navigate the aftermath of another of Silverbottom’s grand ideas. To sort out this rotten mess, they need your help (yes, we really need ALL of you) to pull off the speediest of spring cleanings. Take on the Egg & Silver-Spoon Race where you’ll be on the hunt for eggs from Wiggy Silverbottom’s prized collection.

Missed out on our Spring Update announcement? Check out the full update 6.0 blog here, where we show off the entire basket of springtime treats.



[h3]What’s the Challenge about?[/h3]

Two Point County is in dire need of a spring clean-up. To lend a hand, play the new challenge mode level: Egg & Silver-Spoon Race to collect hidden eggs. In the most ultimate of egg hunts, you’ll be on the lookout for surface-level finds whilst your Egg Hunting students head down the Rabbit Hole to uncover peskier eggs hidden deeper underground.



Now, no one can say for sure exactly how he pulled this off, but apparently, there are ONE MILLION (?!?) eggs stashed countywide. We need everyone to pitch in before things turn rancid, so, we thought, what better way to turn a sour situation around than making a game out of it?

SO! We’re entrusting you, our lovely community, with the massive challenge of cleaning up after old Silverbottom. Hunt down every last egg he’s stashed, to collect the grand total of one million eggs in our new seasonal Challenge Mode level.



To bag the biggest prized egg collection in all the County, you’ll need to buff your fluffy cohort’s academic performance to help along their eggs-cavations. And, outside of the classroom, complete as many objeggtives as possible to reveal clues leading to even more cracking finds…

[h3]Community Challenge Details[/h3]

We’ll keep count of how many pesky eggs you’ve hunted down starting NOW. You have until midnight, 20th April to track down every last one to find ONE MILLION collectively.

No matter the score, every egg helps if we’re to clean up Fitzpocket’s mess. Whether you get a gold medal or no medal at all, your score matters! Plus, you can replay the challenge as many times as you’d like to keep contributing. If the community hits the goal, Pointians across the County will be absolutely overjoyed to escape the eggy curse. They even have a lovely spring-themed item in mind to say thank you to you all.



To see how the community’s collective efforts are coming along, the in-game newsfeed will update with a progress bar across the next few days, plus we’ll be cheering your efforts along over on social media too! Once the goal is met, we’ll make sure to show off your new in-game item over socials so no one misses out.

[h3]Summary[/h3]

Take on the new Challenge Mode Level to collect as many eggs as you can! All scores contribute towards the community total, and you can replay as many times as you’d like. If the goal is met before Tuesday, all players unlock a special new in-game item.

Challenge Mode Level: Egg & Silver-Spoon Race
Community Goal Total: 1 million eggs
Deadline: Midnight, 20th April
Prize: A very special seasonal in-game item!