Sheepherds! News

[p]Hey guys![/p][p]We’re excited to share that our dev team is now live-streaming Sheepherds! as part of the Wholesome Direct Showcase! Come join us for a cozy, chaotic look at the game’s development, live gameplay, and all the fluffy dog-and-sheep action you can handle.[/p][p]And don’t forget — our demo is live during the Wholesome Direct event! Jump in, try it out with a friend (or solo), and let us know what you think. Whether you're a master shepherd or a barking beginner, there's fun to be had! 🐾[/p]

Hello friends! 🐾

We’ve sprinkled a little more love into our demo! Here’s what’s new:

Changelog:

• A brand new summer map has been added to celebrate the season! 🌞
  
• The "Frosty Flockwork" map is back with a fresh level design (but still plenty of fluffy snow piles ❄️)
  
• To make room for these 2, we have removed the maps called "Two Bridges" and "Mountain Rest"
  
• Two new dog breeds are now unlockable 🐶
  
• Two new outfits can be unlocked to boost your style ✨
  
• New music tracks have made their debut 📢
  
• Many new SFX, both in gameplay and menus 🎧
  
• A new barn asset that looks much cozier 🏡 (we know some of you were still concerned about the sheep’s well-being!)
  
• Revamp of the reward screen for better clarity on the reward flow — and a bit more juice! 🎁
  
• General polish and bug fixes across the board 🛠️
  

As before, your progress from the previous demo will be reset to accommodate the new level structure and changes.

Thanks for playing and stay tuned!

Ultimo Disco

Hi everyone!

We’ve just released a new version of the Sheepherds demo with some changes. Notably:

• Online multiplayer is now available! You can create and join lobbies to play remotely with friends.
  
• A new map has been added, featuring a fresh gameplay mechanic we’re excited for you to try
  
• We have removed Frosty Flockwork and Automn Leaves for the moment
  
• We’ve adjusted the overall balancing of the main objectives and the optional challenges for a smoother experience
  
• The flocking algorithm has received some polish. Sheep now have a more consistent behavior and handle collisions better. They should also feel more satisfying to herd, tell us what you think!
  
• Many bug fixes and general polish
  
• As a result of these updates, your progress in the previous demo will be reset to accomodate for the additions and changes to the levels
  

Let us know what you think, and thanks again for being part of this journey!
Ultimo Disco

Hey guys!

First off, a massive thank you for playing our demo and sharing your thoughts and feedback. It was amazing to finally see people experiencing our game! Since the demo was well received, and you guys keep playing it, we've decided to keep it online for now—plus, we've added a new dog breed for you to try out! 🐶✨



Thanks to your feedback, we’ve also released a small patch. Check out the changelog below:

[h2]Additions[/h2]
- Add the Border Collie breed!
- Add objectives and challenges notifications
- Add celebratory screen when completing a level (yay!)
- Add the "Next reward" widget to the level selection screen
- Add a small "How to play online" tutorial for Steam Remote Play

[h2]Changes[/h2]
- Hide the bonus challenges when playing a level for the first time (but they can still be unlocked)
- Change rewards order to include the Border Collie
- Update bird gate to make it more visible
- Update lobby to explain how to add another player
- Update level selection screen to show that more levels will be coming
- Update some dog textures
- Slightly increase the locator ring radius

[h2]Fixes[/h2]
- Clean pee code to try and prevent the "fountain" from remaining active when going back to the normal state
- Fix small visual glitches on grass

Again, thank you for your support. Please join our Discord server if you want to share your thought or find people to play with ;)

Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op party game where you and your friends play as sheepdogs, guiding colorful flocks through beautiful landscapes to shear their wool. Take your time exploring, barking, and running around, or take on challenges to earn even more treats!

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Starting today, you can try out the Sheepherds! demo and experience the game’s core mechanics across six playable levels. Get ready to unleash your inner sheepdog, and add a personal touch by unlocking adorable outfits.

With an estimated playtime of around 1.5 hours, including optional objectives, you can play solo or team up with friends remotely via Steam Remote Play. But please bear in mind that the game is primarily designed with co-op in mind ;)

Sheepherds! is still in development, and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Join our Discord (link on the right) to share your thoughts and let us know what you'd love to see in the game!

🐶🐑 Ready, set… herd!