What to Expect in 0.2.0.0 - Development Summary
[h3]On April 10, 2025, we held a team meeting to discuss the upcoming Update 0.2.0.0 as well as future plans. Here's a look at our current progress on the next major update, which is expected to launch in May![/h3]
One of the most important topics in the discussion was the Horse Care System, which will be expanded over multiple updates and improved & adjusted based on community feedback.
In the upcoming update, not all items in the stalls will be purely decorative anymore.
In addition to the health, hunger & cleanliness status displays, a new one will be added: the Fatigue Bar, which will be explained in more detail in a separate post.
In the current version (Early Access 0.1.0.2 – Hotfix), none of the status values are functional yet, but of course, we want to change that! We'll begin with the Fatigue and Hunger stats.
The new Stable Manager will be accessible via a bulletin board on the ground floor of the stable. Once the player interacts with it, a map of your stable will open. This map is interactive, allowing quick and easy access to all areas of the stable.
When you click on a stall, you'll get a detailed overview with the following options:
The farming system will expand many gameplay elements, including crafting, the horse care system, and provides another method to earn money! For this feature, the garden behind the house will become accessible.
We’ll have various types of harvestable plants. Here are some examples:
Single harvest¹
Multiple harvests²
¹Single harvest means these plants provide one yield and must be replanted afterward.
²Multiple harvests means the plant only needs to be planted once and will regularly yield produce, like bushes or trees.
The attic of your stable will serve as a hayloft where you can place harvested grass into several "grass dryers." Once dried, it becomes hay. You can use this hay to feed your horses, fill the hay nets, or sell it.
We want to introduce crafting for various types of horse tack, including gear that can only be crafted and gear that can also be purchased from NPCs. Crafting won’t just help you get special gear, but also offer a way to make money.
Alongside crafting gear, we’ll also provide the option to recolor items.
[h3]Here are two example recipes:[/h3]
Crafting a saddle pad (can also be purchased):
For Update 0.2.0.0, a "handful" of new crafting options will first be added at the blacksmith.
Many of you requested the ability to rename purchased horses and change their hairstyles and color, including forelock, mane, and tail.
In the grooming area, you’ll soon be able to give your horses a whole new look!
We’ll also be adding brand-new hairstyles!
Currently, the horse market always offers the same horses. We want to change that using in-game time. Every in-game week, new horses will be available, some of them randomly generated to bring more variety. Both mixed breeds and purebreds will be available!
Higher jumps up to class M will be added. Additionally, you’ll be able to place decoratives on the ground.
To make communication with other players easier, we’ll be adding preset phrases and emotes.
We understand that many players would love an in-game chat, but unfortunately we cannot ensure safety, especially for younger players so we’ve decided not to include this feature for now.
Some players had trouble finding their way around, so we decided to add a mini-map. It will show harvestable plants like Nettle and indicate your character’s current viewing direction.
We aim to add more Quality of Life features overall and to explain or implement many functions in a more user-friendly way. This will also be part of ongoing improvements spread across multiple updates. Thanks to the community’s feedback, we know where to focus our efforts!
Horse Care System
One of the most important topics in the discussion was the Horse Care System, which will be expanded over multiple updates and improved & adjusted based on community feedback.
In the upcoming update, not all items in the stalls will be purely decorative anymore.
- The hay net can be filled with hay that has been harvested from your own crops, or alternatively purchased from shops.
- The feeding trough can be filled with treats like apples or other fruits. In the future, you’ll also be able to use self-produced pellets or other feed!
In addition to the health, hunger & cleanliness status displays, a new one will be added: the Fatigue Bar, which will be explained in more detail in a separate post.
In the current version (Early Access 0.1.0.2 – Hotfix), none of the status values are functional yet, but of course, we want to change that! We'll begin with the Fatigue and Hunger stats.
Stable Manager
The new Stable Manager will be accessible via a bulletin board on the ground floor of the stable. Once the player interacts with it, a map of your stable will open. This map is interactive, allowing quick and easy access to all areas of the stable.
When you click on a stall, you'll get a detailed overview with the following options:
- A horse can be assigned to the selected box. That horse will then spawn in this box going forward.
- The hay net & feeding trough can be filled and customized in color.
Farming
The farming system will expand many gameplay elements, including crafting, the horse care system, and provides another method to earn money! For this feature, the garden behind the house will become accessible.
We’ll have various types of harvestable plants. Here are some examples:
Single harvest¹
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Grass
- Various plants for creating dyes
Multiple harvests²
- Blueberries
- Apples
¹Single harvest means these plants provide one yield and must be replanted afterward.
²Multiple harvests means the plant only needs to be planted once and will regularly yield produce, like bushes or trees.
Hayloft
The attic of your stable will serve as a hayloft where you can place harvested grass into several "grass dryers." Once dried, it becomes hay. You can use this hay to feed your horses, fill the hay nets, or sell it.
Crafting Expansion
We want to introduce crafting for various types of horse tack, including gear that can only be crafted and gear that can also be purchased from NPCs. Crafting won’t just help you get special gear, but also offer a way to make money.
Alongside crafting gear, we’ll also provide the option to recolor items.
[h3]Here are two example recipes:[/h3]
Crafting a saddle pad (can also be purchased):
- Fabric
- xxx Pax (In-game currency)
- White saddle pad
- Red dye
- xxx Pax (In-game currency)
For Update 0.2.0.0, a "handful" of new crafting options will first be added at the blacksmith.
Horse Editor
Many of you requested the ability to rename purchased horses and change their hairstyles and color, including forelock, mane, and tail.
In the grooming area, you’ll soon be able to give your horses a whole new look!
We’ll also be adding brand-new hairstyles!
Horse Market Overhaul
Currently, the horse market always offers the same horses. We want to change that using in-game time. Every in-game week, new horses will be available, some of them randomly generated to bring more variety. Both mixed breeds and purebreds will be available!
Obstacle Course Builder Expansion
Higher jumps up to class M will be added. Additionally, you’ll be able to place decoratives on the ground.
Multiplayer Communication
To make communication with other players easier, we’ll be adding preset phrases and emotes.
We understand that many players would love an in-game chat, but unfortunately we cannot ensure safety, especially for younger players so we’ve decided not to include this feature for now.
Mini-Map
Some players had trouble finding their way around, so we decided to add a mini-map. It will show harvestable plants like Nettle and indicate your character’s current viewing direction.
General
We aim to add more Quality of Life features overall and to explain or implement many functions in a more user-friendly way. This will also be part of ongoing improvements spread across multiple updates. Thanks to the community’s feedback, we know where to focus our efforts!