Zoochosis News

📸 Patch #40 Update 9 — **"Photo Mode"**

**Greetings, zookeepers!** 🦒📷

We have **exciting news**: our game now features a **PHOTO MODE**!
Embark on a virtual **photo hunt** to capture **adorable animals**, **impressive monsters**, and the most **thrilling moments** of your adventure! ✨

!!!To activate photomode in the game, press N on the keyboard or L3 on the controller.!!!

📢 **Share your shots!** Use the hashtag **#zoochosisgame** on social media!
Happy snapping, and may your captures be legendary! 🏆


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## 🛠️ **Bug Fixes & Improvements**

A **huge thank you** to everyone who reported bugs using in-game tools! Your **save files** helped us track down elusive problems, and we’ve already tackled **some of the biggest issues**. **Check them out below!** 👇

### 🐾 **Petting System Rework**
- **Rewritten petting system!** No more getting stuck after petting animals!
- **New petting animations added** — Enjoy more **realistic** and **adorable interactions**! ❤️

### 🔧 **General Fixes**
- **Fixed tooltip bug** — No more lingering tooltips cluttering your screen.
- **Fixed softlock after train gate screamer** — You can now move freely again!
- **Fixed disappearing gadgets** — If gadgets **vanish**, they’ll now **reappear in the cart** (temporary fix while we investigate further).
- **Various cosmetic fixes and UI improvements**.

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🐛 **Found a bug? Report it here!** 👉 [Zoochosis Feedback Board]

Thanks for your continued **support and feedback**! 🚀
Enjoy the **new Photo Mode**, and stay safe in the zoo! 🦁

Hello, Zookeepers!🐾

We’re working on resolving all the bugs and kindly ask for your help.
We’ve added a new feature allowing you to report any bugs you encounter directly in the game through a special feedback form.

To increase transparency, we’ve created a Trello board where all your reports are automatically posted, and you can track their status. On this board, you’ll see when a bug is being worked on and when it’s fixed.

https://trello.com/b/TNetBCy7/zoochosis-feedback-board

We truly appreciate your support and are working together with you to make Zoochosis better. Your help is invaluable, and we’re grateful for every report.

Thank you for staying with us and helping improve the game!

# 🛠️ Patch 38 — Bug Fixes & Improvements

Hey Zookeepers! 🦁🔧

We're back with another patch, bringing **fixes and improvements** to enhance your experience. Let’s get into it!

## 🎧 **Bodycam Fixes & Improvements**
- 🎥 **Fixed Bodycam Clock Bug** — The timer no longer runs **backwards** when the in-game menu is open. No more negative time travel! ⏳❌
- 🔄 **Fixed Bodycam Display Issues** — The bodycam now consistently **displays correctly** in all intended moments.
- 🔊 **Added VHS Audio Filter Setting** — Now you can **adjust the intensity of the VHS sound filter** to your liking!

## 🎯 **Vet Gun Fixes**
- 🦠 **Fixed Vet Gun Disappearance** — No more **losing the Vet Gun** in Act 3 after completing lab actions or picking up a briquette.
- 🎯 **Fixed Aim Menu Bug** — Opening the in-game menu while aiming **no longer locks you out of returning to gameplay**.

## ⚙️ **UI & Gameplay Fixes**
- 📺 **VHS UI Auto-Enable Fix** — Starting a **New Game** will no longer automatically turn on the VHS UI if "Bodycam" was previously disabled.

## 🎊 **Seasonal Update**
- 🏮 **Lunar New Year decorations have been removed** — The celebrations may be over, but the zoo is always open!

This patch smooths out a lot of rough edges — thanks for your feedback and support! ❤️

Enjoy the game, and stay safe in the zoo! 🦁🔬

# 🎥 Update 7 + Patch 37 — Bodycam Visual Update

Hey Zookeepers! 🦁🔧

This update brings some exciting **body cam features** and **important fixes** to make your experience even better. Let’s dive in!


## 🎥 **Body Cam Update**
- 📷 **Added Body Cam Mode** for a more **analog horror** experience.
- 🎞️ **New VHS Mode** for that **classic found-footage** feel.
- 🎛️ **Expanded Settings Menu**
- ❗ **Important: You can switch these settings at any time in the game** ❗
- 🎥 **Camera Lag** — Toggles smooth camera movement.
- 🌍 **Camera Shake** — Toggles camera shake while moving.
- 📺 **VHS UI** — Switches to a classic VHS-style UI.
- 👁️ **Fish Eye** — Adjusts lens distortion intensity.
- 📼 **VHS Interference** — Adjusts VHS-style screen distortion intensity.
- 🕶️ **Vignette** — Toggles camera vignette effect.
- 🧼 **Lens Dirt** — Adjusts the intensity of lens dirt and grime.
- 🔲 **4:3 Mode** — Switches to a classic VHS aspect ratio.
- 🎮 **Reworked Inventory Slot UI** to improve **gamepad controls**.
- 🔧 **Overhauled DLSS Settings** and **revamped the entire settings menu**.
- ⚡ **Added Interaction Animation Speed Setting** — Customize how fast animations play when interacting with objects.
- 🎯 **New Aiming Slowdown Feature** — Precision aiming just got smoother.


## 🐛 **Bug Fixes**
- 📱 **Fixed PDA Bug** — You could open the PDA before "receiving" the Vet Gun if you skipped the first cutscene.
- 🎯 **NG+ Vet Gun Fix** — If you started NG+ and immediately loaded a save, the Vet Gun would disappear. Now it's back where it belongs!
- 🎮 **Fixed Apply Button on Gamepad** — Now works correctly in the settings menu.


Enjoy the new features, and as always, thank you for your support! ❤️

# :tools: Patch #36 — QoL Improvements & Fixes

Hey Zookeepers! :lion_face::wrench:

This update brings some **quality-of-life improvements** and **bug fixes** to enhance your gameplay experience. Check out what’s new!

## :sparkles: **What's New?**
- :desktop: **Added a Shader Compilation Screen** to provide better feedback during loading.
- :video_game: **Fixed RB Slot Switching on Gamepad**—now switching between slots 1 and 2 works correctly.
- :knife: **Cut Briquettes with Precision!** We've added a **percentage indicator** to show how much you've sliced—**no more guesswork!**

These tweaks should make your zoo-saving adventures even smoother! :rocket:

As always, thanks for your feedback and support! :heart: