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Virtual pet sim Weyrdlets is like Animal Crossing on your desktop, except you might get some real-life work done too

When I was a kid, one of my absolute favourite things to do on the PC was to mess around with a free virtual Felix - like the cat from the cat food adverts - who would roam around the Windows XP desktop, chasing balls of string between program windows and curling up to take a nap on the taskbar. I have no idea where the game came from - a dream, perhaps - but 30 years later, I still think about it as a perfectly formed way to lose hours on the PC without actually doing anything.


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0.16.1 - Hotfix

[h3]Changes & Fixes[/h3]

- Fixed an error where incorrect item prices were shown in the purchasing window of Calcubot’s shop.
- Fixed an issue where pets' ages were stuck on “Day 1”.
- Fixed minor grammatical and spelling errors in tutorial dialogs.

0.16.0 - Stability Update

We've added quite a few bug fixes and updates in this patch, check them out!

And in other news, we’re excited to announce that Weyrdlets Demo is participating in Steam Next Fest June 2024! Join us for a developer stream session, new in-game item updates, and many more! Please enjoy Weyrdlets, and we'll see you on our stream!



[h2]New Features[/h2]
  • Display Target : You can now select which monitor you want Weyrdlets to run on.

[h2]Changes & Fixes[/h2]
  • Pet Status Clarity : Pet statuses now do not appear when pets are sleeping.
  • Daily Rewards Timeout : Daily rewards claim now timeout if there is no response from the server.
  • Daily Shop Item Loading : Resolved an issue preventing daily items from loading in the shop.
  • Missing Adventure Boat : Fixed the Adventure boat disappearing bug, ensuring it now reliably appears players with European OS settings.
  • Cleaner Stickers : Improved sticker anti-aliasing for a smoother visual experience.
  • Flexible Naming : Removed minimum character restrictions for usernames.
  • Friend Interaction : Fixed an issues preventing the placement of sticky-notes in friends' homes.
  • EXP Display Accuracy : Corrected inaccuracies in the mini-bar’s EXP level display.
  • Pet Summoning : Fixed a bug that allowed players to “bring out” both pets simultaneously in Desktop Mode.
  • Resolution Settings : Eliminated duplicated screen resolution options in the Settings menu.
  • Fixed Friend’s Home Wallpaper : Fixed an issue where wallpapers were not appearing to visitors visiting their friends' homes.
  • Task Entries : Resolved an issue where deleted tasks that were not crossed off reappeared in the to-do list.
  • Community Recognition : Big thanks to our players for your invaluable feedback and bug reports! We've added you to our credits as a token of our appreciation and gratitude for your unwavering support.

Weyrdlets Demo is Live!

The Weyrdlets demo is officially out now! 🎉

We’re super pumped to share this early sneak peek with you. Jump in and explore Weyrdlets, the game that blends cuteness, relaxation and productivity. It’s a great chance to see what’s in store when the full game releases. Our demo will also be playable during Steam Next Fest so do make sure to tell your friends about it!

If you have any feedback or questions, feel free to drop by our Discord and talk to us.

We can’t wait to hear what you think and see you in the game. Thanks for all your support – it means the world to us.

- The Weyrdlets Team ❤️

Livestream with Weyrdlets' Game Developers!

📅 Date: June 15th
🕒 Time: 9 PM (GMT+8)

Join us for a sneak peek at Weyrdlets gameplay and get the chance to chat directly with our developer! Here’s what you can look forward to:

🎮 Gameplay Showcase: Watch live as we dive into Weyrdlets demo, exploring all the features our game has to offer.
💬 Developer Q&A: Have questions about Weyrdlets? Now’s your chance to get answers straight from the source. Our developer will be on hand to chat and share insights.
✨ Relax and Enjoy:
Sit back and relax as you get to know our adorable virtual pets, their quirky personalities, and the island they call home.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see Weyrdlets in action and connect with the team behind the development!