Weyrdlets News

[p]Hey Weyrdlings![/p][p] [/p][p]We’re really happy from all the love you’ve shown for our Fishing  &Friends Update 🎣💙. It means a lot to see you enjoying the things we work so hard on. And since you’ve been having fun with fishing, we thought… why not bring even more new stuff this week? 👀[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]1)  Back To School Games Celebration on Steam![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Just like last year, Weyrdlets is joining the Back To School Steam Sale this year, hosted by our friends at Mooncube games! You can find us here along with lots of other fun and helpful games worth checking out. 💓[/p][p][/p][h2]2) Oskar's Back To School Shop[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Oskar is back for two weeks with fresh Back To School necessities for your pets. We think he even dug up some older merch from last year so make sure to visit his shop before he disappears again![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]3) New Playground Quest! [/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]See, Saw, and Cherry need your help with catching a strange creature that’s gone wild in the Playground. Swing by the Playground and lend them a hand![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]4) New Mini-Pet! 🪼[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A really elegant new mini-pet is now available for adoption! 🪼 Better grab your fishing rod and start trading with Nessie because trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this super rare and graceful mini-pet.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]5) Weekend Goldfish Rush! 🐠•°•°•°•°°~[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]We heard your feedback about the Goldfish being a little too hard to catch, so here’s our first ever Goldfish Drop Rate Event! From 29th to 31st August, log in and fish away! You’ll have a much better chance of reeling in Goldfish.[/p][p]
(P.S. Nessie’s putting on shades this weekend because there are just too many shiny Goldfish around😎✨)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Good luck fishing, and let us know what you think of all the new stuff we’ve prepared for you! We’d love to see your screenshots, hear your feedback, or even get your suggestions so keep them coming! 💓[/p]

[h2]Changes & Fixes[/h2]

• Reduced the time required to skip Nessie’s Cutscene. The skip button now appears translucent as soon as any key is pressed.
  
• Fixed an issue where pets continued their fishing animation and the Fishing Bar stayed active after cancelling fishing, while the Pomodoro timer was running on Desktop Fishing.
  
• Potential fix for the cursor snapping to the center after catching a fish in Desktop Fishing.
  
• Fixed an issue where pets could still make sounds even when set to hidden in Desktop Mode.
  
• Fixed a bug allowing the Radial Controller to be enabled in the title screen.
  
• Fixed a bug where players could equip items they didn’t own enough of by switching presets.
  
• Added new 5-minute and 10-minute options to the Pomodoro Timer
  
• More optimization of graphics and shaders for smoother gameplay.
  

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]

• Desktop Fishing Boat cannot be dragged when the pomodoro timer was enabled.
  

[h2]New Features[/h2]

1. New Quality Setting – Very Low: Added a "Very Low" option to improve compatibility with more devices. Quality settings are now selectable from a dropdown for easier switching.
   
   
2. Disable Chat Option: This feature turns off the chat feature just for you. Incoming messages and type-to-chat functions will be disabled. This can be toggled in the lobby-type selection menu before entering a Cozy Cove lobby.
   
   

[h2]Changes and Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the petting function was unavailable in Desktop Mode.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Equipped List in the Pet Customization menu did not update when switching between presets. The item counter now also updates correctly.
  
• Playground fish are now better at noticing when a float lands nearby. Fishes will also now glow to indicate they're attracted to a bait.
  
• The minipet Tako Charko smoke effects are fixed.
  
• Fixed an issue where pets would not cast their rod after resuming fishing when the first Pomodoro timer ended.
  
• Fixed Gyoza’s casting animation, which was playing incorrectly.
  
• Fixed an issue where pets would not return to their fishing animation after being petted on the Fishing Boat in Desktop Mode.
  
• Fixed fishing rods in Desktop Fishing not disappearing once pets were done.
  
• Fixed an error with the Bold Sofa decor item’s material.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck on Desktop Fishing after catching a goldfish.
  
• Fixed being stuck in aim cam if a player aimed while boarding the boat.
  
• Removed invisible colliders on the dock.
  
• Updated the Sun Fish trophy icon.
  
• The text chat input field now correctly deselects when a fish is hooked.
  
• Fixed an issue where a player’s fishing float would remain in the water if they disconnected.
  
• Fixed the fishing bar not hiding away or resetting its position after successfully catching a fish.
  

[h2]Our BIGGEST update has just dropped! 🥳 Whether you’re here to relax by the beach, reel in a rare fish, or start a playful water balloon fight, Cozy Cove is ready for you to explore![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🏝️ New Area - Cozy Cove![/h2][p]The playground just got its first expansion! A peaceful seaside area with sand, sea, a lighthouse, and a pier. Go fishing, take on small quests, or just chill with friends in public lobbies or private rooms.

[/p][h2]🐾 Third-Person Pet Mode[/h2][p]You can play as your pet for the first time ever! Explore the playground or Cozy Cove, chat with friends, or throw water balloons at them (gently).

[/p][h2]🎣 Fishing [/h2][p]Cast your line solo or with friends. You can trade, eat, or show off your catches!

[/p][h2]💬 Text Chat in Cozy Cove[/h2][p]Now you can chat directly in Cozy Cove! Remember to be nice! ❣️

[/p][h2]✨ New NPC – Nessie[/h2][p]Say hi to Nessie, our fabulous new merchant with exclusive items. Trade fish with her for unique rewards.

[/p][h2]🌱 New NPC – The Saplings[/h2][p]They’re mysterious, adorable, and hinting at something in the works. 👁️👁️

[/p][h2]💃🏼 Emote Wheel[/h2][p]With pets now playable, players can express themselves using a brand-new emote system. More emotes are on the way!

[/p][h2]🎮 Mini-Games & Quests[/h2][p]Explore Cozy Cove and do quests for more fun and rewards!

[/p][h2]🏆New Steam Achievements[/h2][p]For those who love ticking boxes, we’ve added a bunch of new Steam achievements for you to hunt down.

[/p][h2]🌵New MiniPets – Biji & Kotak[/h2][p]As part of our collaboration with Malaysian animation studio Hide and Seeds, their original characters, Biji and Kotak, are now available for adoption in this DLC! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Too lazy to read everything? Watch our trailer instead! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here’s a freebie to kick off your time in Cozy Cove! Redeem this code in-game:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
We can’t wait for you to explore Cozy Cove! Bring your friends, grab your fishing rods, and have fun exploring![/p][p][/p][p]Read our patch notes here![/p]

[p]New Features
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• [p] Biji & Kotak Collaboration: New trailer released!
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• [p]New Default Playground Controls: Third-Person Controller mode is now available in Cozy Cove. The Radial Controller remains accessible in this mode, now with a new Emote option.
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• [p] Go Multiplayer: Create a private room for a peaceful solo fishing session, or open a public room to meet new friends. Room code will be hidden until clicked on for private rooms. [/p]
• [p] Unstuck Button: Free your Weyrdlet if you get stuck (or make a quick escape) and respawn back at the Playground. Press Z to show the button. [/p]
• [p] New Hotkeys: Faster access to menus and controls in Cozy Cove.
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• [p] New Music Tracks to enjoy while exploring Cozy Cove.
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• [p] NPC Content Update:
  - Meet new NPCs in Cozy Cove.
  - Fetch and Oskar have fresh lines to share.
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• [p] New Tutorials: Improved guidance for smoother onboarding.
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[p]Changes & Fixes
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• [p] Max Level Rewards are now uncapped! You can now keep earning rewards even after reaching level 99!
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• [p] Fixed an issue where decorations would not appear after logging in.
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• [p]Updated the fruit Orange model. It’s now a full orange instead of a sliced one.
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• [p] The boat has returned! Players can now enter the Playground through the boat, or use the old-fashioned way through the Hot Items tray.
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• [p] Improved lighting for the Playground.
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• [p] Hungry pets can now enter the Playground without restrictions.
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• [p] Added a new impact sound for the Sandbucket.
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• [p] Improved Skiprope tripping detection.
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• [p] Adjusted the exit telescope button placement.
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• [p] Stopped the power-saving notification from appearing every time the game is interacted with in Desktop Mode. Selecting “Important Only” now correctly suppresses Power-Saving Mode alerts during regular gameplay.
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• [p] Fixed a bug where using a preset could bypass the pet customization limit.
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• [p]Fixed the Ignore button in the Friends menu.
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• [p]Corrected colors for the Plain Tie item.
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• [p] Fixed an issue where mini pets would be missing upon entering the Desktop scene when Pet Size was set to the lowest.
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• [p] Fixed an issue where only pet accessories appeared when Pet Visibility was turned off; pets will now fully disappear as expected.
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• [p] Resolved an issue where applying saved customization presets in Pet Customization could cause the game to freeze.
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• [p] Improved lighting item visuals for better clarity during both daytime and nighttime.
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• [p] Adjusted the pivot points for the Headphone items for better rotation control during customization.
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• [p] Fixed pet resize slider values.
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• [p] Performance optimizations and enhanced water shader quality.
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