To Pixelia News

Hello Pixelians!


I have some exciting news for you today!
We will be hosting a playtest for the game, which will last for seven days. Access will open on Monday, March 10, at 12 PM CST (1 PM EST / 10 AM PST / 7 PM CET). The playtest will include three hours of unrestricted gameplay, allowing you to explore the world, experiment with different mechanics, and follow your heart’s desires.

How to Participate in the Playtest

• Go to the game’s Steam page
• Click the "Request Access" button.
  
• Once you click “Request Access,” you’ll be automatically added to the playtest group.
  
• On the day of the event, access will be granted automatically.
  
• Download and play!
  

This will be the final playtest before the game’s release, unless major issues are discovered that require another round of testing. I would love to gather as much feedback as possible, so I truly appreciate any thoughts you share. Right now, I’m carefully choosing a launch date that won’t overlap with major news or releases to give the game the best possible chance. Additionally, this playtest will help ensure I have enough time to address any issues before release.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and all the valuable feedback you’ve provided along the way. I sincerely appreciate it! We are almost at the finish line, and I couldn't be happier to have such an amazing community by my side.
Thank you, everyone - I hope to see you all during the playtest!

Sincerely,
Kaan

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954160/To_Pixelia/

Hello, dear Pixelians! 🙌

It’s been a while since our last update, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! As we approach our release—an announcement coming very soon—we’re working tirelessly to bring you the best possible version of the game.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming:



We've introduced dozens of new customization options:

👗 New Outfits
📿 New Accessories
✂ New Hairstyles

and much more to let you customize your character even better!

These additions can be unlocked at the brand-new Tailor Store in Pixelia. using ⭐ Prestige Points earned by completing tasks in-game.











In addition, we've also introduced wide range of new home decorations, including furnitures, wallpapers, carpets, and flooring options to personalize your space even more richly.

• 🏆 Prestige Stores – Certain stores won’t accept regular currency. Instead, you'll use Prestige Points to unlock exclusive items!
  

As we’ve shared in previous devlogs, we’ve been developing the Business feature, allowing you to establish your own company, open a store, hire employees, manufacture products, and sell them to customers.

All of this is possible now!


In the center of Pixelia, you’ll find a construction site where you can purchase land and build the type of business you want to run.

Additionally, we plan to introduce the option to invest in other stores around Pixelia by purchasing shares, giving you an extra source of income.


















In the northern part of Pixelia, you'll find the Community Center, a hub for various activities organized by Social Clubs like the Chess Club.

These clubs host games you can take part in, and winning them grants you access to exclusive Perks they offer.








As your Pixelian accomplishes more milestones, various communities may take an interest in you and extend an invitation to join them.

We've added several Factions that you can be part of, each providing distinct optional tasks for you to take on.

Every Faction grants exclusive perks that can be incredibly beneficial to your Pixelian in many ways.

Some Factions may lead you down a path of crime, offering tasks that push the boundaries of the law. You might find yourself breaking into homes at the risk of a confrontation, hacking private data, or even being hired to rough someone up for intimidation.

On the other hand, some Factions take a more peaceful approach, focusing on friendly social activities and community engagement. The choice is yours.













There are various areas beyond Pixelia, and one of them is Pixenville! After being in development for some time, it’s finally ready for you all to explore.

We’re committed to expanding the Pixelian universe with new areas to visit, as well as abroad options where we may explore the idea of learning language to understand dialogues with residents of these places, which can be another skill for your Pixelian.





Additionally, several other areas in Pixelia have been updated. While we’ve already discussed the Construction Site and Community Center, there are more changes to explore!

• The Train Station has now been added to the north of Pixelia, offering travel to Pixenville, a nearby village outside the city.
  

• The former Storage Shop has been transformed into a Civic Office, where you can access licenses, permits, and services like Driver's License, Marriage Services, and more.
  

• Men's Wear has now become a Tailor Store, where you'll be able to unlock a wide range of outfits and clothing options.
  

[h2]🎮 Controller[/h2]


Controller support is almost done. It will be completely implemented and ready to be tested within a week.


[h2]🎯 Minigames![/h2]


Some minigames have been modified (such as Modeling, Dancing).



[h2]📰 New Quests![/h2]


Several new quests have been added.


[h2]🎵 New Soundtracks![/h2]


We've enriched the game by getting new music composed. You may hear specific soundtracks in different circumstances.


[h2]💬 Languages[/h2]


Thanks to the help of the volunteers from our community, we are having several languages translated!

There will be about 7-8 languages at launch, which we can share more specifically in our upcoming updates.

However, let us declare in this post that any help for Asian languages such as Chinese, Japanese or Korean would be appreciated. Feel free to reach out if you could provide help with this. 💖

See you in another update, which will be very soon! 👀

-Kaan.

Hello, dear Pixelians! 🖐

As you know, we think that personalization and creativity lie at the heart of the experience. That’s why we’re thrilled to represent our the revamped Furnishing & Build Mode system!

During our Alpha and Beta testing, I had the chance to explore some of your save files while working on bug fixes. I soon noticed that homes were minimally furnished, and I realized why.

[h3]What was the issue?[/h3]
Firstly there were around 6-7 different stores where players could buy furniture, wallpapers, carpets, and more.

The issue was that many testers had trouble finding all of these stores in game map. For instance, they would buy wallpapers not knowing how many pieces were needed to cover an entire wall, so when just one or two were missing, players had to go all the way back to the store. And what if they wanted to change it later? Imagine going all the way back to the store and do it all over. This was a major issue that needed addressing 🤝

*drumroll* And now, presenting… Our new Build Mode! 🎉



[h3]Entering Build Mode[/h3]



With this new feature, you'll have access to all kinds of furniture and decorations as soon as you step into your home. I wanted to create a system that feels most familiar and intuitive to our community.

[h3]Type of Rooms[/h3]



To make things even easier, all the furniture will be organized by rooms, allowing you to quickly find what you need for specific spaces. Whether you’re outfitting a cozy living room, a stylish kitchen, or a serene bedroom, everything will be neatly categorized to help streamline the decorating process.

[h3]All of the Furniture Options[/h3]



Once you select a specific type of furniture, you’ll be able to browse through all the available variations that fit your chosen style. This allows you to explore different styles, colors, and materials without any hassle.

[h3]Rotating Furnitures[/h3]



The design for rotating objects has been significantly improved to enhance the player experience. In future, nearly all of the furnitures will be rotatable, giving you more flexibility and control over how you arrange your space.

[h3]Purchasing Furniture as You Place It[/h3]



You can now buy furniture on the spot as you arrange it in your home. No more running back and forth to the store. Simply selecting and placing the items you want will be enough if you have sufficient money either in your wallet or credit card.

[h3]Moving Items Around[/h3]



This feature allows you to freely move items around without the need to return them to your inventory and place them again, making it much more efficient and user-friendly.

[h3]Selling Items[/h3]



And of course, selling items will be instantaneous too. You’ll receive the full price for any furniture you purchased, as long as it's not damaged.


[h2]What Else? 👀[/h2]

We have an exciting idea for upcoming updates! 💡

In addition to these changes, we are going to add Social Clubs

• Chess Club where you can participate in daily ranked chess matches and compete in tournaments.
  
• Literature Club and take part in monthly poetry contests, putting your writing talents to work. ✍
  
• Arm Wrestling Club to show off your strength. 💪
  

and more!

These clubs will host special events tailored to different interests. For example, if you’re an aspiring author, you can participate in a variety of weekly activities, such as poetry contests, writing short story challenges, or even monthly competitions for the bestselling books of the month.

These could include your own published works or those from other in-game authors. It can be another way for you to build fame of your Pixelian and put your talent to work, make money.

This idea is still fresh and incomplete, so we’re also eager to hear your suggestions and ideas for new clubs and activities. And of course, in addition to all the furnitures we have, we are going to add many more furniture options for you.

Thank you for your patience and support, it inspires me to give you the best experience. 💖

With best wishes

-Kaan

Hey Future Pixelians!

Following up on earlier suggestions from the community, I've decided to start recording devlogs for you, and I'll be sharing them regularly. I'm aiming to do it at least once a month to keep you all updated visually on what's going on behind the scenes.

This video covers the upcoming feature of starting your own business! This is another career path you can choose for your Pixelian, but this time you get to be the boss!

Please feel free to share your suggestions on this growing feature!

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Dear Future Pixelians

First off, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the demo, whether during Next Fest or in August, and for all the incredible feedback and pointing out things that we could improve further!

I would love to finally clarify those questions about the release date which most of you have been asking about and be completely transparent in our thought process;

The original plan has been to release To Pixelia in Q3 2024 and this timeline was always our main goal. However after re-evaluating our goals, ideas together with my publisher team who have been assisting me a lot throughout my journey, it’s become clear that sticking to the current release date won’t allow enough time to fully realize everything we’ve envisioned for the game. So, what does it mean?

First and foremost, I really want to make sure that your expectations will be not just met but exceeded. While it is very possible that the game could be released with its current content and features, I believe it truly can be improved and get even better.

And although it might make more commercial sense for me to release it now, I care about making To Pixelia the best it can possibly be as I share the same passion as you all. That’s why I’d be happy to take a bit more time to polish everything, go through all of your feedback, refine the game, add more features & content and complete porting to more platforms, conduct more testing and finalize localization in as many languages as possible.

Currently, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and German are being translated, but I’d like to have more languages added to the full version, such as French and Chinese and potentially some more.



Beyond this, some of the things I plan to bring to the game during this time include;

• Being able to open up your own business (restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, etc.) and manage aspects like inventory, employees, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
  
• The game needs to definitely have more jobs, pets, farm animals, vehicles and customization options free from gender. for the full release version. There will be also new storylines & quests as well!
  
• I’d like to add more crime opportunities to south part of the Pixelia, so there will be some societies and factions for you to discover.
  
• Your in-game phone will also have more applications, enhancing the way you interact with the world and its systems.
  
• I’ve also been wanting to expand the personality system to have hobbies and horoscopes to allow you further define and shape your characters better.
  
• I’d also like to take some time to add some visual updates to the city itself, with enhanced textures and lighting effects, and even some -new building designs.
  

I hope you will love the upcoming changes to the game. All of this will be part of the full release, and it will enhance your experience as well

Due to my lack of communication over the past few months, which is entirely my fault, as I was focused on getting everything done within Q3, some of you might have assumed that the potential delay was solely because of porting the game to Switch. The truth is, I really want to enhance your experience by adding even more depth and features to the game. However, instead of rushing through everything, I believe you all deserve a more polished and refined final product.

After carefully reconsidering everything, we’ve decided to move the release to within the first months of 2025 with a new target window of March/April. This may come off as bad news, but this decision is made with the best interest of our community in mind.


I'd love to post regular monthly updates to inform you about all of this process, so transparency will not only be verbal, but you will have sneak peaks, images and so on.

And I'm truly grateful for all your support and I’m committed to exceeding the expectations with our hard work and dedication.