Sheepherds! News

[p]Hey, shepherds! 💓[/p][p][/p][p]Our Valentine's Special Update is now live! [/p][p]Whether you're playing solo or with someone special, this patch adds more charm, flexibility, and polish to your herding adventure.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]In this update, you'll find:[/p][p][/p][h3]🥳New content added:[/h3]

1. [p]⭐ 3 brand-new costumes to celebrate love and playing together![/p]
2. [p]⭐ New co-op option: play locally with keyboard/mouse and one controller. This option is accessible via the settings menu.
   
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3. [p]⭐ Colorblind assistance options, with dedicated icons for colored elements (toggle via info layer or always on)[/p]
4. [p]Save management screen with multiple save slots, deletion options, and completion info[/p]
5. [p]2D credits screen accessible directly from the main menu[/p]
6. [p]Shadow quality setting[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🔧 Fixes:[/h3]

1. [p]GPU performance improvements (up to +10–20 FPS on Steam Deck)[/p]
2. [p]Missing French localization strings[/p]
3. [p]Missing input hints for the Switch Pro Controller[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📝 Improvements:[/h3]

1. [p]Reorganized settings screen with clearer option descriptions[/p]
2. [p]"Dog out of screen" markers now display a Respawn input hint when relevant[/p][p][/p]

[h3]💝Valentine's Special Offer[/h3][p]To celebrate, the base game and bundle are now available together at 30% off![/p][p]By purchasing the bundle during this Puppy Love Special Bundle, you can get the DLC content at a lower price than buying separately👇[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Also, we'd love to chat on our discord server and read your reviews (please post yours on our Steam page, it helps us a lot getting discovered!).[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Happy sheepherding, and happy Valentine's Day!🥰[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey shepherds,[/p][p][/p][p]As the year winds down and the holidays are here, we just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄[/p][p]Whether you're spending the holidays with family, friends, pets, or enjoying some well-earned quiet time, we hope these days are filled with warmth, laughter and rest. [/p][p]Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing so many lovely moments with us in 2025 :D[/p][p][/p][p]Stay cozy, enjoy the holidays, and see you back on the pasture again soon. 🐶🐑[/p][p][/p][p]With love,[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]

[p]Hey shepherds,[/p][p][/p][p]Winter is here, and it’s the perfect time to gather your pups and enjoy some cozy moments together![/p][p]As part of the Steam Winter Sale, Sheepherds! will be available at 20% off.[/p][p]⏰Time: December 18 – January 5 (10 AM PT)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you pick up the game now, you’ll immediately get to experience our latest Winter Update content, made to bring extra warmth and cheer to your herding adventures![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🐏 Even More Ways to Save[/h3][p]Grab the Base Game + DLC bundle to enjoy an even better deal:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We’ve also teamed up with Organized Inside for a special bundle. Perfect for fans of relaxing, cozy game experiences:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you so much for your continued support ❤️[/p][p]Whether you're herding solo or barking with friends and family, we hope Sheepherds! brings cozy joy to you this winter![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday season🎄✨[/p][p]Merry Christmas,[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p][p][/p]

[p]Happy holidays, shepherds! 🎄[/p][p][/p][p]Our Winter Update is live now, bringing festive vibes and fresh content to Sheepherds! — just in time for the season.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]In this update, you’ll find:[/p][p][/p][h3]❄️New content:[/h3]

1. [p]Two new winter levels: The Pond and Eerie journey[/p]
2. [p]Two new winter costumes: Little Elf and Snow Battle[/p]
3. [p]Three new black fur options (Labrador, German Shepherd, Poodle)[/p]
4. [p]In an online game, display Steam usernames for each player when starting a level and in the lobby[/p]
5. [p]Ability to (partially) rotate the dogs in the lobby🐶[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🔧 Fixes:[/h3]

1. [p]Players in the lobby could end up in the same spot by mashing buttons[/p]
2. [p]“Ready” button was sometimes not working when disconnecting gamepads[/p]
3. [p]Wool fest photospot was hidden but active since the start[/p]
4. [p]Various UI issues[/p]
5. [p]Various collision issues (Frozen Canyon, Autumn Lake, Firefly Glade)[/p]
6. [p]Various localization issues[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📝 Improvements:[/h3]

1. [p]The sheep entering the hub’s training shed now display like the other minigames[/p]
2. [p]In the hub, you now respawn a bit closer in the direction of the next unlocked level[/p]
3. [p]In the hub and transhumance maps, you can now use the respawn button only if you’re off screen (sorry, no more spamming!)[/p][p][/p]

[p]The Steam Winter Sale is coming tomorrow, and Sheepherds! will also be part of it — a great time to jump in and enjoy the winter update with your pups. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]Also, we'd love to chat on our discord server and read your reviews (please post yours on our Steam page, it helps us a lot getting discovered!).[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Wishing you a cozy holiday season, and happy sheepherding! 🥰[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]

[p][/p][p]Happy Thanksgiving everyone! ✨[/p][p][/p][p]First, let us start by thanking you all for the amazing feedback you’ve given us during the last 10 days, and for the incredible 96% positive reviews score 💖[/p][p]We’re a tiny team, so every story, funny screenshot, or picture of your dog goes straight to our heart and makes all the hard work worth it![/p][p]It’s a really special feeling for us to see our humble game in your hands and read about how it connected with you, your friends, your significant others, and your families.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the spirit of the holiday and to show our gratitude to everyone that is supporting us at the start of this journey, we decide to keep offering the "Supporter Pack" DLC for one more week than anticipated. [/p][p]You now have until December 1st to get 4 cute outfits and an even cuter piglet for free when you get the base game on Steam☺️[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]In addition to reading all your feedback, we have been hard at work improving the game’s quality and fixing bugs, so in today’s update you’ll find:[/p][p][/p][h3]🐾 Major Fixes for:[/h3]

1. [p]Some players on different continents not being able to find their friend’s lobbies.[/p]
2. [p]Connected controllers adding new players automatically in couch mode (you now have to press any button to join), especially problematic for handheld devices used in docked mode.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🔧 Minor fixes for:[/h3]

1. [p]Collision issues in Terraces / Wool Run / Reach the beach / Rising tide / The Creek,[/p]
2. [p]Falling through the map when using the respawn button in \[Wool Run],[/p]
3. [p]Teleporters sometimes sending dogs out of the map,[/p]
4. [p]Missing punctuation in Chinese,[/p]
5. [p]“Max” challenges failing if you got the exact number of sheep,[/p]
6. [p]Some challenges no feasible at 150% difficulty,[/p]
7. [p]Online players sometimes not regaining control after closing the customization screen,[/p]
8. [p]Various localization errors,[/p]
9. [p]15 other small bugs.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📝 Improvements:[/h3]

1. [p]Added controller input to remove unwanted player(s) in couch mode (hold "Back" / "View" / equivalent),[/p]
2. [p]Clearer challenge titles,[/p]
3. [p]GPU performance in the hub when all levels are unlocked,[/p]
4. [p]More environment at the edges of the maps for 21/9 screens,[/p]
5. [p]Environment art for Hub / Crystal Corrie / Blooming fields / Terraces,[/p]
6. [p]Costumes fit for the German Shepherd,[/p]
7. [p]More tutorials.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thanks for sticking with us while those bugs were getting fixed, we still have some more improvements on our plate…and even a little bit of new content that should be coming in a few weeks if all goes well! We’ll post more info soon. [/p][p][/p][p]In the meantime, we’d love to chat on our discord server and read your reviews (please post yours on our Steam page, it helps us a lot getting discovered!).[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We wish you more happy sheepherding moments 🥰[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]