Hello dear Animal Shelter Community! 👋
In our recent devlog, we dropped a few little “breadcrumbs” 🐾 hinting at a big new feature… and it’s time to officially reveal it!
Animal Shelter 2 will feature a full
season and weather system! 🌍 We’re excited to share with you the details so without further ado let’s break down what that means for you and your animals!

[h3]🌙 Day & Night Temperature Changes[/h3]
Temperature isn’t static — it
changes throughout the day. At night it gets colder, and if animals are left
outside their enclosures overnight, they’re
more likely to get sick making it even more important to take good care of all the cuties in your shelter.
[h3]🌡️ Temperature Matters[/h3]
We’re introducing a full
temperature mechanic that affects:
-Outdoors — animals left outside in cold weather may get sick! 🤧
-Indoors — temperature per room depends on:
-Outside conditions
-Whether heating or cooling device is turned on
-If doors are left open 🚪
You’ll be able to place
heaters and fans to regulate room temperature! 🐕 Each animal has its
own optimal temperature range, and keeping them comfortable is part of your job.
The temperature impacts the animals in more ways. It impacts their physiological needs as well as the level of their activity and behaviour❗
[h3]🍃 4 Seasons, Real Impact[/h3]
Animal Shelter 2 includes
all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter — and they’re not just visual! Each season brings its own
mechanics, effects, and events that will affect your daily shelter life. 🌦️
[h3]🧥 NPCs Dress for the Weather[/h3]
Both visitors and employees will
change clothes based on the season! ☀️❄️ Expect summer wear in the heat and winter coats in the snow. And that’s not all!!
You can customize your employees’ uniforms to match your style! 🎨

[h3]☀️ Summer vs Winter Care ❄️[/h3]
Every season comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages and you’ll have to be thoughtful and prepared to embrace everything each season has to offer. Here are a few things to keep in mind: 😉
-In summer, be careful not to let animals overheat
-In winter, prevent them from freezing or catching a cold
-After snowfall, pets can get covered in snow — dry them off when they come inside or else they may get sick!
[h3]🍂 Autumn & Dirt, ❄️ Snow & Fun[/h3]
-During autumn, wet conditions mean animals get dirty faster outside
-In winter, snow can stick to their fur and then melt indoors
You can even throw snowballs at other players for fun! ⛄[h3]📺 Weather Forecast & Effects[/h3]
Don’t worry! Although there are many things to keep in mind, we're coming with an extremely useful tool at your disposal. Weather forecasts will keep you notified about any temperature or weather change so you’re never caught unprepared!
Weather forecast system shows upcoming weather like rain or snow 🌧️❄️ which can further vary in
intensity, including:
-Thunderstorms, lightning, puddles ⚡🌧️
-Heavy snowfall that needs to be shoveled away ❄️🧹

[h3]📉 Power Outages and Seasonal Interventions 🧹[/h3]
Storms can damage the
fuse box — if it breaks, you’ll need to repair it or part of the shelter will
lose power and lighting! 💡
Another downside of a storm is that you might find
fallen branches to clean up 🌳.
New seasonal activities include:
-Raking leaves in autumn 🍁
-Shoveling snow in winter ❄️
-Helping with other clean-up efforts after weather events
[h3]🦆 Changing Wildlife & Fauna[/h3]
The natural world also responds to the seasons and we’ve heard about some changes in the local fauna! 🤩
-Animals like frogs and snails start appearing when the temperature raises 🐌
-In spring, migrating birds fly overhead 🕊️
[h3]🛒 Seasonal Decorations & Items[/h3]
Special
season-themed decorations and items will be available in the shop — but only during their respective seasons so make sure to visit the shop from time to time and stock on your favorite decorations to help set the mood in your shelter! 🎃🎄🌸
[h3]🎨 Seasonal Main Menu[/h3]
Here’s a sweet detail: the
main menu reflects the last season you played in! It’s a small touch — but we hope it keeps you immersed in the shelter’s world 🌍💛
That’s it for now! We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the new mechanic and all the changes it introduces. We’d also like to congratulate all of you who managed to guess the topic of today's devlog! We’ll be back soon with another one but until then — dress warm, stay cool, and keep the animals happy! 🐾💙

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/
See you soon!
Animal Shelter 2 Team