Cornucopia News

Resolved issue with placing blueprints when clicking on the hotbar slot.
Fixed a bug where old save files were triggering new gemstone cutscenes for players who had already obtained the gemstones.

Hey everyone! I'm excited to bring you a big update packed with major improvements to gameplay flow, character interactions, and visual immersion! The world is more lively than ever, thanks to our new emote system that adds depth to every interaction 😊💬, along with a fresh progression system to make your journey smoother. Plus, we've added new V3 portraits, cutscenes, and gameplay features! Here's what's new:

• Emote System: 50+ new expressive emotes breathe personality into your favorite characters.
  
• Progression Mode: A more structured, player-friendly experience with linear quests and smoother pacing.
  
• V3 Portraits: Gorgeous new portraits and translated menus make the world even more vibrant.
  
• New Cutscenes: Enhanced story moments, including fishing with Mr. Fuji and Penelope’s composting lesson.
  
• New Features & Tweaks: From personalized starting seeds to smarter tutorials, Cornucopia feels better than ever!
  

[h2]New Emote System[/h2]

• 50 New Emote Animations: Characters now express themselves more vividly with a wide range of emotes.
  
• Cutscene Integration: Emotes add life and personality to character interactions in cutscenes.
  
• Weather Indicator: When you wake up, an emote will show the weather for the day.
  
• Gift Reactions: Characters will display emotes based on whether they love or hate the gifts you give them.
  
• NPC Interaction: Repeatedly hitting NPCs triggers an angry emote.
  
• Critical Health: A special emote displays when your health reaches a critical level.
  
• Pet & Exhaustion: An Emote now appears when your pet passes out.
  

[h2]New Cutscenes[/h2]

• Fishing Rod Cutscene: You'll now receive your fishing rod during a dedicated cutscene at Mr. Fuji’s Seaside Supplies, rather than at the start of the game.
  
  
• Stanley's Gemstone Cutscene: Stanley’s Gemstone Reward is now delivered through a new cutscene instead of by mail.
  
  
• Penelope’s Cutscene: Penelope introduces composting and the magnifying glass in a new cutscene. She gives you a magnifying glass and her Gem Fruit as part of this interaction.
  
  

[h2]New Features[/h2]

• Seasonal Seeds: The birthday season you choose now affects your starting seeds (Rooted, Fibrous, Leafy, or Plump Seeds).
  
• Tutorial Shortcuts: A "?" icon has been added to the toolbar, giving you easy access to tutorial popups.
  
  

[h2]New tutorials include:[/h2]

Cooking
Talking to NPCs
Giving Gifts
Using Cards
Star Rewards
Feeding your Dog
• Meet the Townsfolk Quest: A new quest to meet 15 characters in town has been added to help introduce you to the community.
  
• Your Shipping Bin Starts Repaired: Your shipping bin now starts fully repaired. Several tutorial quests and popups have been disabled or delayed to avoid overwhelming new players.
  
• Munger’s Letters: Feed Munger five days in a row, and he’ll send you a letter with a special item he dug up on the farm.
  

[h2]Enhanced Enemy Encounters:[/h2]

• Higher chances for Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary Enemies to appear.
  
• Larger, more noticeable enemy models without changing their strength.
  
  

[h2]Progression Mode[/h2]

• New Progression Mode: Available in character customization (On by Default, this mode introduces pacing up to the Spider Boss fight, making the early game feel less overwhelming.
  
  
• Linear Gemstone Quests: In this mode, Gemstone Quests follow a linear order, starting with Naomi’s Foot stuck & Hideout Quest and progressing through Stanley, Vincent/Brianna, and the Spider Boss.
  
• Old Mines: The mines remain closed until you've advanced in Penelope’s Gemstone Quest.
  
• Card Packs: These are disabled until Stanley’s Apple Gemstone Quest is completed.
  
• Skill-Up Rewards: Available only after Brianna’s Orange Gemstone Quest is completed.
  
• Item Adjustments: Munger now sends the throwing ball in summer instead of at the start, and the storage shed includes two random breeding nuts.
  
• Winter Cutscene: This farm cutscene now triggers later, after Brianna’s Gemstone Quest is complete and the mines reopen, followed by a cooking tutorial popup.
  
• Animal Breeding Tutorial: The breeding popup in the barn is disabled until you’ve obtained your first cow or horse.
  
• Drop Types: Drop types on the farm are limited during the first two weeks to simplify the beginning.
  

[h2]Intro Adjustments:[/h2]

• Changed the positioning of Rufus, Munger, and the player during the intro and arrival at the farm.
  
• Naomi’s secret hideout can now be triggered starting at 6pm, instead of 8pm, outside Granary Level 2.
  
• Hotbar automatically switches to slot one when entering the farm after the intro.
  

[h2]V3 Portraits[/h2]

• Updated Visuals: Remaining character portraits have been updated to newly designed V3 versions.
  

For the Future Tropical Island Update:

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where Naomi’s bridge cutscene would incorrectly switch the camera.
  
• Resolved Naomi facing backward in her hideout cutscene.
  
• Fixed a bug where moving the fishing rod from the hotbar would leave the bait circle on the screen.
  
• Corrected an issue where the fishing bait slot wouldn’t appear after dropping the rod from the backpack onto the active hotbar.
  
• Fixed a bug where reloading a save on day 2 could result in receiving two random trees.
  
• Resolved the energy bar incorrectly refilling after being depleted.
  
• Fixed a strange bug where the wizard appeared at midnight after planting seeds.
  

[h2]Join Our Community[/h2]

🌟 Become Part of Our Farming Family
Step into our vibrant community and join us on our journey. Connect with fellow farmers, exchange tips, and stay updated. Join us on Discord: [https://discord.gg/cornucopia] 🤝🌾

💪 Your Support, Our Inspiration
Your enthusiasm fuels our work. We're dedicated to enhancing your gaming experience with continuous updates and improvements. 🚀🎮

💌 A Harvest of Thanks
We truly appreciate your active role in our community. Your feedback helps our game grow and thrive. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. 🙏💖

🎉 Stay Tuned for More!
Exciting updates and surprises await! Keep enjoying your farming adventures. Every day brings new opportunities to grow! 🌱🚜

With Lots of Love,
David ❤️🌼





Update 7.4 is now Live, please update and enjoy 🌟

If you're attending the event at Arch Expo Hall, be sure to visit us at Booth 1415. We'd love to meet you! 😊

• Exclusive Temporary Tattoos: The first visitors who take a picture with Kyuri the Kappa and share it on social media will receive a limited edition Cornucopia temporary tattoo! Quantity limited to ~2000.
  

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Welcome, farmers, to a bountiful harvest of new content! 🌾✨ We’re absolutely thrilled to present our latest update, brimming with delightful new experiences to enrich your farming adventures! 🌟 Dive into stunning new V3 bachelorette portraits, engaging bulletin board quests, and cultivate 23 fresh new vegetables 🥕🥒🍅. We’ve listened to your feedback and worked tirelessly to bring you the most heartwarming and immersive farming experience yet. Get ready to explore and enjoy all the new additions in your beloved town of Cornucopia! 🚜🌻

It's been exactly one year since releasing in early access on July 31st, 2023, so it's exciting to have a significant update to celebrate 🙂 Thank you for your love and support!

[h2]🎨 New and Radiant: Bachelorette Portraits[/h2]



Each Portrait has a Variety of Expressions! 😍😆😭
You can toggle between V2 and V3 Portraits in the settings menu. ⚙️
A few more V3 Portraits will also be included in the Next Regular Update! 📅

[h2]📋 Introducing: A Brand New Bulletin Board Mechanic & Quests[/h2]

Gathering Quests 🧺
Monster Slaying Quests 🐉
Fishing Quests 🎣
Arcade Game Quests 🕹️
Item Delivery Quests 📦
Racing Quests 🏁
Toggle timed quests on/off in the settings for added rewards. ⏱️

[h2]🥦 A Bounty of New Vegetables and Gourmet Delights[/h2]

Swiss Chard 🌱
Okra 🌿
Parsnip 🥕
Shallot 🧅
Tatsoi 🥬
Leek 🌾
Snow Pea ❄️
Yam 🍠
Sweet Pepper 🌶️
Collard Greens 🥦
Bamboo Shoots 🎋
Brussels Sprouts 🌱
Green Beans 🫘
Daikon Radish 🌿
Hybrid Watermelon 🍉
Green Pepper 🌶️
Soybeans 🌱
Sweet Corn 🌽
Burdock 🌿
Taro Root 🍠
Horseradish 🌿
Wasabi 🌿
Coffee Beans ☕

🍽️ Delightful Gourmet Creations:

Swiss Chard Chips 🥬
Okra Poppers 🌿
Parsnip Pudding 🥕
Shallot Marmalade 🧅
Tatsoi Elixir 🥬
Leek Quiche 🌾
Snow Pea Sorbet ❄️
Yam Bites 🍠
Bell Pepper Jelly 🌶️
Brussels Sprouts Chips 🌱
Collard Greens Wraps 🥦
Bamboo Shoot Pickles 🎋
Green Bean Fritters 🫘
Daikon Radish Relish 🌿
Fusion Melon Treat 🍉
Pepper Zest Bites 🌶️
Soy Crunch Clusters 🌱
Corn Bliss Pops 🌽
Rooty Crisps 🌿
Taro Cream Delights 🍠
Radish Heat Bites 🌿
Wasabi Spice Crisps 🌿
Java Crunch Beans ☕

[h2]🌱 Boost Your Greenhouse Experience[/h2]

New and enhanced boosts for your plants. 🌱✨
Exclusive Hybrid Watermelon Greenhouse boost now available.

[h2]🛠️ Quality of Life Improvements 🛠️[/h2]

Added action button for eating, feeding pets, and opening card packs (default: X button). 🥄🐾
Fixed translation of soil quality and soil type on popups. 🌱🌍
Added season and thumbs up icons when planting seeds and using the magnifying glass. 🌸👍
Optimized magnifying glass and seed hovering features. 🔍🌾
Watering can special now counts even if the soil is already watered. 🚿
Enabled collapsing of quests by clicking on the background. 📜👆
Added new mechanic to walk into doors instead of clicking on them. 🚪🚶

[h2]📦 New Icons for Enhanced Efficiency[/h2]

Added icons to send all stackable items to the fridge, storage bin, and shipping bin. 📥

[h2]⚙️ Settings Menu Upgrades[/h2]

Toggle for plant harvest particle effects. 🌾
Toggle for tool spark effects when hitting. 🔧✨

[h2]🏃 Fast Travel Enhancements[/h2]

Added fast travel point for the bulletin board and its translation. 🏃📜

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes 🐞[/h2]

Fixed an issue where hotbar selection on movement speed weapons did not change player speed. 🛠️
Added preferred season display for seeds when hovering in English. 🌸
Fixed the cursor disappearing in the GUI when using a controller. 🎮
Fixed the 'X' button on the controller appearing near NPCs when cursor.enabled is false. ❌
Hatched chicks from the incubator are now automatically sent to the chicken coop. 🐣🏠
Fixed cutscenes for Penelope and Taru when dating, engaged, or married to Taru. 🎥❌
Corrected the spawning of gold eggs in the chicken festival when loading the game. 🐔🥚
Corrected spelling errors on various items and locations. 📖
Fixed the game loading in windowed mode instead of borderless mode; it will now default to fullscreen. 💻
Fixed an issue where opening an uncommon, rare, or mega quest card pack from a stack of 2 or more used up multiple packs but only gave cards for one pack.
Fixed the Spawn Random Enemy Card only spawning slimes. 🐉

[h2]🌸 New V3 Wedding Portraits[/h2]



[h2]Join Our Community[/h2]

🌟 Become Part of Our Farming Family
Step into our vibrant community and join us on our journey. Connect with fellow farmers, exchange tips, and stay updated. Join us on Discord: [https://discord.gg/cornucopia] 🤝🌾

💪 Your Support, Our Inspiration
Your enthusiasm fuels our work. We're dedicated to enhancing your gaming experience with continuous updates and improvements. 🚀🎮

💌 A Harvest of Thanks
We truly appreciate your active role in our community. Your feedback helps our game grow and thrive. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. 🙏💖

🎉 Stay Tuned for More!
Exciting updates and surprises await! Keep enjoying your farming adventures. Every day brings new opportunities to grow! 🌱🚜

With Lots of Love,
David ❤️🌼



Update 7.0 is now Live, please update and enjoy 🌟

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Lots of Love,
David ❤️🌼