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Updates & Bug Fixes - Nov 4, 2023

Yarrr, it be a patch notes. Why am I speakin' like a pirate? Because it be our eighth patch notes. Like pieces of eight. Patch notes of eight. Yarr, I don't need to explain myself.

  • We made EVEN MORE tweaks to the volume to fix that loud title screen – your volume is now saved globally, which means whatever you set it to in-game will also change the title screen volume
  • The "Tame a Spirit higher than Level 50" achievement was counting Spirits at Level 50... which is incorrect. It now only triggers if you catch Spirits of Level 51 and up. We're still figuring out numbers, apparently.
  • We're also constantly trying to keep up with all the creative ways people are breaking the game. The latest is being able to run along dungeon walls when there's no floor. You're not supposed to be able to do that, obviously, so we patched it out
  • Fixed the fertilizer so it doesn't stay on a patch of soil if you use the Alchemist's Wand to grow a plant, then harvest it (yes yes I know that's how fertilizer works in the real world, but this is a video game. Take it up with whoever invented computers)
  • Our glorious Final Boss was too easy to beat, so we nerfed Calm and Tangle a little bit – Final Boss is now immune to these conditions. Nyahahahaaaa
  • There was a Spring Temple bug that crashed the game to a black screen after defeating the boss. We fixed it
  • All new mines now correctly appear on the map
  • The Ando Tree animation now displays correctly

  • Rocks now drop the correct ores, which is, y'know, oresome

  • Oh, worm: Womr's Lawn Mowr icon now works!


And that be it, for now, ye landlubbers. Yarrrr. I loves me treasure and booty and parrots.

– Kate, Community Manager and running-out-of-patch-note-ideas writer

Haikuween Results!

Here are our Haikuween winners! You all get a copy of the Halloween DLC!

Twitter:
@8leggedbunny
@Addie_Baddi
@hypotherm1a
@gray_leak


Discord:
#goodcub
#dollychrist
#marissasa
#honeybee

Steam:
Aya Breha

Congrats to all our winners! We'll be DMing you VERY SOOOOOON

The Village Post, Nov 2



Happy November, everyone! As I write this, it's snowing hard outside. I live in Canada so everyone expects a lot of snow, but winter doesn't normally start until late December here, so this is unusual! It's very soft and quiet, though, so I'm not complaining. Also, I am sitting next to a fireplace so I'm quite cosy. Tell us your favorite season in the comments!

Before we get to the comments, though, let's dive back into what we've been up to.

DLC/ EVENT RETROSPECTIVE

This week we had TWO events: Holoween and Haikuween!

Holoween gave everyone who played the game between 30th October and 1st November three Holo-Hunter Potions, which increased the Holo Spirit encounter chances from 0.2% to 10%.

Haikuween asked people on our Discord, Twitter, and in these Steam posts to submit a spooky haiku or short poem to be in with a chance of winning a code for our Halloween DLC!

Both events are over now, but they were both a lot of fun. If you participated in either, thank you! We hope you now have many Holo Spirits and/or an appreciation for the art of haiku. We'll be announcing the winners on our Twitter, so keep an eye out!



Just before Halloween, we released our biggest-ever update, which included a ton of new content, new Spirits, and a lot of bug fixes and much-requested updates to the game itself.

The full patch notes are loooooooooooong, so here are the highlights:

  • You can buy more rocks, grass, and trees to replace all the ones you destroyed
  • NPCs will now accept gifts on their birthday even if you've given them two gifts that week
  • Zed's Spirit Taming quest is easier to complete
  • Boss Chests will keep their appearance after you steal them
  • You can close mines, at last
  • An even bigger greenhouse
  • New furniture in Paolo's shop
  • One-click stack transfer in the inventory
  • Adjustable day length
  • A potion to reset your skills
  • Plus: Various accessibility changes, card tweaks, and bug fixes


Here's the new free content:
  • Three new Spirits: Bonfire (Fire), Catsket (Dark), and Womr (Earth)
  • A new Haunted House exterior
  • Iron Bat Archway
  • Gravestone
  • Two skeletons
  • Tiny skull
  • Tongue rug


And all of that was totally free for everyone! But if you want to spend a lil more money on supporting Moonstone Island, we also have...

Halloween DLC

Our Eerie Items DLC is also available now! It includes more decor:

  • Carved Pumpkin House exterior
  • Cobwebs
  • Jack-O'-Lanterns
  • Candles
  • Eyeball rug


WOW so much stuff!!!!!!!!!!

Hmm, now that Halloween is over... what's next? What's the next big holiday? We can't quite remember. Bonfire Night, right? Then it's American Thanksgiving, yeah? But then there's something else... something... big. I forget. Sure would be cool if we had another big update planned for some big holiday in the future. Hmmm.



This week's community creations have a bit of a spooky Halloween vibe! Check out this Fishbrew fanart by @MessyZandrewbert







...............meow.

Translation: When you stare into the Voidno for too long, the Voidno stares back.

Thank you all again for your continued love and support, and your suggestions for making the game better, which mean that we can do updates like this one. We hope you had a great Halloween, and don't forget to tell us about your favourite season/holiday in the comments! Mine's Autumn. I like hot chocolate and fires.

~ Studio Supersoft


The Holo-ween Hunt Starts Now!

Alchemists!

Go go! Grab your potions and start your Holo Hunting now until Nov 1 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET.

Just a reminder on where you can find your 3 free potions:



Happy Hunting!

~ Studio Supersoft

Holo-ween Hunt Starts Tomorrow - Get Your Potions Before it's Gone!

Eeeeeevening, Alchemists!

This is just a reminder that the Holo-ween Hunt starts tomorrow! Get your hands on 3 free Holo-Hunting potions, dropped very handily in the middle of the Town Square to snap up!



Potion specifics:

Holo-Hunter Potion - Drinking this potion increases the chances of Holographic Spirits spawning to 10%. Remains active until your day ends or until you tame a holographic spirit, whichever comes first. Does not stack.

You can grab your potions from October 30 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET - Nov 1 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET. Happy Holo-ween Hunting, Moonstoners!

~ Studio Supersoft