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Hello, dear Pixelians!

This update includes mostly improvements, adjustments and minor fixes for the bugs that you have experienced.

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• ✅ Side Jobs not being updated properly when you have a shift at work. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Farming in pots do not work properly. [FIXED]
  

[h3]Update:[/h3]

• ✅ Settings are saveable now.
  
• ✅ You can dance and listen to music on radio & speakers.
  
• ✅ All of the trait tasks last 2x longer now (increased to 48 hours from 24 hours).
  
• ✅ Some UI visuals have changed, and sound effects have been added to several UI buttons.
  
• ✅ Max level for jobs have increased from 5 to 10. The previous problem of being stuck at 4 has been fixed.
  
• ✅ The interaction with objects placed on tables or counters have improved.
  

In the upcoming updates, we plan to introduce additional customization options such as eyeglasses and further enhance various mini-games.

Once we've addressed the majority of bugs and improved existing features, our attention will shift to the rural aspects of Pixelia such as farming, raising animals, and fishing.

Sincerely,

Kaan.

Hello, dear Pixelians!

Let me start by wishing you a fantastic new year filled with all your heart's desires.

The first update for 2024 includes adjustments inspired by your valuable suggestions. Your feedback and bug reports play a pivotal role during this alpha phase, guiding us toward continual improvements.

Each day, we progress, shaping the game into its optimal future form, thanks to your contributions.

We'll be addressing all the bugs reported on Discord and will also start introducing exciting new features! If you come across anything new, please keep us informed.

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• ✅ Missing items in some shops are added & fixed (Tomatoes can be found in Green Grocery Store, Butter is available in 7/24 markets)
  
• ✅ Marker for Flower Shop in the map is fixed.
  
• ✅ The game no longer freezes when you intereact Roxie.
  

[h3]Update:[/h3]

• ✅ Adjusted shop closing hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  
• ✅ In-game hour increased from 43 seconds to 57 seconds, making each hour last 14 seconds longer.
  
• ✅ You can now enable/disable mini-games for practicing skills from Settings.
  
• ✅ Loading screen is 6x faster now.
  

[h3]What's Next?[/h3]

• We are going to add new features such as practicing your Speech in front of Mirror, streaming on your computer.
  
• You will be able to practice cooking on Table (without a mini-game).
  
• Radio will be usable.
  
• Dancing and modeling mini-games will change.
  
• We will be gradually fixing all the bugs you report in Discord, so keep it up, everyone!
  

Happy new year, once again, and thank you all !


Sincerely,

Kaan.

Hello, dear Pixelians!

As we progress, we're gradually addressing and resolving bugs while shaping the game to align with your preferences, thanks to all of your suggestions!

This update includes fixes for the majority of the known issues and feedback provided by our alpha testers.

Bug Fixes:

• ✅ Going back to the date area after the date is over gets you stuck. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Pharmacy Bug where you cannot shop from the vendor. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Notifications do not appear after your phone has 25 messages. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ After the lease is terminated, you are given a flat for free :"East District House". [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Quest "Earning Trust" is given more than once. [FIXED - However, if your save file already has duplicate of a quest, you may need to start a new save game. If you don't want to, feel free to send me your save file in DM (in our Discord channel) for me to fix it on my end]
  
• ✅ Credit Card debts can now get paid manually when you afford it. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Getting hit by a car once you leave Russell's Restaurant. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Your shift does not start despite you arrive at your work in time. [FIXED]
  
• ✅ Cannot interact anything after being kicked out from a store while using an item.. [FIXED]
  

Update:

• ✅ Customer wait time for all the jobs increased to 90 from 60 seconds.
  
• ✅ You no longer lose any progress when you make mistake in reading mini game, and it is adjusted to be slightly easier.
  
• ✅ Notifications are added to warn you about unpaid Utility Bills.
  
• ✅ Butcher mini game is adjusted to be easier.
  
• ✅ Guitar mini game is a lot more easier now than what it was.
  
• ✅ Piano mini game is a lot more easier now than what it was.
  

These are all the fixes and minor adjustments based on the feedback provided by our alpha testers.

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Phone Call at the end of quest "Earning Trust" makes game stuck.
  
• Painting mini game does not reset when you practice again, and it starts with an empty canvas.
  
• Garbages do not appear in the Janitor job area.
  
• Problem with job days not being updated, preventing player from starting a new work day.
  
• Job schedule showing wrong colors to indicate which days you need to work (green for red - red for green)
  
• Getting stuck in the work performance results window when you perform "A".
  
• Lessons do not start in the college.
  
• Other jobs are locked in Job Office.
  
• Your Crime points do not decrease at all.
  
• The first flat you get for free remains free when you renew your lease.
  
• Notification on the top gets stuck and cannot be closed.
  

[h3]Updates:[/h3]

• Number of garbages in the Janitor Job area is reduced from 20 to 10.
  
• No more having a minimum remaining time limit (72 hours) to be able to renew your lease.
  

Dear Pixelians!

We're thrilled to announce the release of the Alpha version, a pivotal step for testing and refining the game, exclusively available to our beloved Kickstarter backers.

This is the earliest version of the game and this version's primary purpose is to playtest the game and gather feedback for improvements.

For a glimpse into our future features, check out our regularly updated roadmap: 📝

https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVN_ULpKo=/?share_link_id=411113557615


How to Access the Alpha:

Our Alpha version is exclusively for our certain group of Kickstarter backers. We will not sell or distribute Alpha version.

What's Next:

The Alpha is just the beginning! As we collect your feedback and address any hiccups, we'll move closer to the full release.