Ogu and the Secret Forest News

Hello!

We've been diligently preparing the Snowfield update, while also making improvements to some existing content. Please see below for more details!

[h2]1. Central Forest Map Addition[/h2]



A map has been added to the southwest of Central Forest.
This addition makes it easier to access the Snow and Water Regions from Central Forest.
Further content additions and improvements in accessibility through the Central Forest caves are planned.
(* There are no Drawing Journal for those maps yet.)

[h2]2. Interaction Outline[/h2]





Now, when you approach NPCs, chairs, signposts, etc., and interaction is possible, an outline will appear around the object.
This feature can be turned on or off in the 'Accessibility' options.

[h2]3. New Achievements[/h2]



A total of 11 Steam achievements have been added, of which 9 are currently achievable.
More Steam achievements will be added in future updates.

[h2]4. Tilemap Layer Cleanup[/h2]



We are fixing issues with awkward layering in corner parts of spaces made with tilemaps.
This task is currently 70% complete and will be fully implemented in a future update.

[h2]5. Improved Swinging and Lifting Speeds[/h2]

We've reduced the time it takes to swing the net and increased the speed of lifting-related actions.

[h2]6. Bug Fixes and Improvements[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where players could enter swimming areas while carrying objects.
  
• Corrected occasional incorrect water splash effects during swimming.
  
• Enhanced the visibility in the cooking mini-game.
  

Stay tuned for the upcoming Snowfield update!

Thank you!

Hello! ːsteamhappyː
As we move into winter, the temperature has dropped significantly. Watch out for the cold!

We are currently developing the next update area, the Snow Field.
Most of the content in the Snow Field is already designed and planned, and we are targeting a mid-January update.

Let me briefly introduce some of the content you can expect in the Snow Field.



Located in the west of the world, the Snow Region is a beautiful but mysterious place.
Baby Ogu needs to help Detective Paul of Snowflake Village to unravel the conspiracies happening throughout the Snow Region.

[h2]New Puzzles[/h2]



In the Snow Field, you will encounter new puzzles themed around snow and ice.
We are preparing various winter-themed puzzles, including ice slides where you can only move in one direction and snowball rolling.

[h2]Crystal Mines & New Collectible Elements[/h2]



Beneath Snowflake Village lies a mine where you can mine crystals with mystical powers.
The crystal mine is connected to various parts of Snowflake Village, so you can move quickly by riding the mine cart.

Additionally, in the crystal mine, you can find the item for new collectible elements that can be displayed in the museum.
These new collectibles will also be updated so that you can acquire them by exploring regions around the world.

[h2]Divine creature of the sky[/h2]



In the Snow Field, you will meet the Sky Deity, Rahno, who needs Baby Ogu's help.
What could have happened to Ranho, who takes the form of a giant sky crocodile?

We will keep you updated on the development of the Snow Field until the update is released.

Thank you!

Hello! ːsteamhappyː

We have resolved the issue where a temporary freezing occurred repeatedly when moving inside maps in the Steam Deck.

Thank you!

Hello!ːsteamhappyː
We're excited to share with you the updates that have been made from last week's Ocean Update in version 0.3 to the recent update in version 0.32a!

[h2]Updates[/h2]

• We've improved all in-game camera movements. Now, the camera moves and adjusts more naturally when covering long distances or when displaying multiple targets on a single screen.
  
  
• The surrounding terrain has been adjusted to make the volcanic hot springs more visible.
  
  
  
  
• For your first encounter with Cocou, we've expanded the western road map to center the screen and enhanced the lighting effects.
  
  

[h2]Maps[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where some structures couldn't be accessed from behind.
  
• Added divine creature statues to the puzzle map in the Water Temple where you read the text and position the pushing stones.
  
• Fixed an issue where baby otters could be pushed onto land.
  
• Resolved an issue in some maps where the camera movement was restricted.
  

[h2]Bugs[/h2]

• Fixed bugs in some light orb puzzles.
  
• Resolved an issue where the gameplay in the Village of the Sun section wouldn't proceed correctly.
  
• Corrected an error where the totem equip status was displayed incorrectly after a game over.
  
• Addressed an issue where the antidote could not be used as a cooking ingredient.
  
• Fixed an issue where baby Ogu would take damage after revisiting a map where the God's Distraction was defeated.
  
• Resolved a problem where some coral obstacle remained on the map even after being removed with a friend.
  
• Made corrections to the text and errors in the Thunder Island Monkey No. 31 quest.
  
• Rectified a layer alignment error that occurred when changing equipment while having a protection bubble.
  
• Fixed occasional camera issues that appeared after defeating the Moth Warrior
  
• Corrected a bug that occurred when attacking the Mantis Crab Brothers with the Bomb Hat.
  
• Addressed an issue where one couldn't enter a river while under the poison debuff.
  

[h2]Sound[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the sound of the God's Distraction was not connected to the sound channel.
  
• Rectified a problem where the sound was played incorrectly when placing the pushable stone into the hole.
  
• Added sound when lighting up Enki's statue.
  

Thank you for all the feedback and reports you've sent us through Discord.
We will work hard on the development from the next update up to the official release.

Thanks!

Hello! ːsteamhappyː

After about two weeks of testing, we have finally updated the 'Ocean' area today!

Over the next week, we will be stabilizing the update build, finishing up some incomplete areas, and then diving right into the development of the next update area, the 'Snowfield' content.

Please check out the update details below!


[h2]Trailer[/h2]

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The trailer featuring the 'Ocean' update contents has been released.
If you haven't seen the trailer yet, be sure to check it out!



[h2]How to go to the Ocean[/h2]



The Ocean is located in the southwest of the world.
You can go to Seashell Village through the apple forest by using the newly opened entrance in the northwest of the Frog Meadow.



[h2]Ocean[/h2]







Baby Ogu learns the new ability 'Swimming' which allows him to travel through water areas that were previously inaccessible.
Help the ocean residents and the divine creature to save the endangered ocean and collect new items!



[h2]BGM Preview[/h2]
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Enjoy the beautiful BGM of the ocean area.
The ocean area BGM was also produced by Gimgi, who is responsible for the entire soundtrack of 'Ogu and the Secret Forest'.


[h2]Fan Arts[/h2]

Check out these adorable fan arts uploaded on Discord!

@강민서



@김뚭



@nakos



@ong.sim



@김뚭



@BurgerTown





We hope you enjoy the new area! If you come across any bugs or have any feedback, please report them in the Ogu and the Secret Forest Discord channel.

Thank you!