Sheepherds! News

[p]Hey shepherds![/p][p]
We just wanted to wish everyone a happy and cozy Halloween from the whole Sheepherds! team 🧡[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Also, don’t forget that our Dogtober community event is still ongoing! 🐶[/p][p]Check out our latest custome sneak-peeks down below:[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p] [/p][p]Join the fun, share your own themed creations, and hang out with fellow players in our Discord![/p][p]👇Participate to win a full game key:[/p][p]Join our Discord!🎁[/p][p] [/p][p]Always welcome to try our demo and wishlist Sheepherds! during the weekend:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Happy Halloween,[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]

[p]Hey guys,[/p][p][/p][p]It's been a busy week. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who tried out the demo, streamed it, or shared feedback with us.[/p][p]Thanks to you, among over 3,600 games who participated in this Next Fest, Sheepherds! has reached:[/p]

• [p]#4 in Local Co-op - Trending Upcoming[/p]
• [p]#8 in Relaxing - Trending Upcoming[/p]
• [p]#16 in Casual - Trending Upcoming[/p]
• [p]#23 in Multiplayer - Popular Upcoming[/p]

[p]Your support means the world to us❤️[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🎥 Shout-Out to Creators and Players[/h3][p]A huge thank you to everyone who streamed, reviewed, and shared videos of the demo! [/p][p]If you made a video or post we haven’t seen yet, please feel free to share it with us on Discord — we’d love to watch and repost it![/p][p]Join our Discord[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💖 From the Team[/h3][p]For our small indie studio, this was our very first Next Fest. [/p][p]Seeing so many players enjoy the demo (and even 100% it!) made us feel both proud and humbled. Every wishlist, every comment, and every bug report helps us grow and improve.[/p][p]Thank you for giving us the confidence to keep building Sheepherds! into the best version of itself.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🐕 What’s Next[/h3][p]We’re now going back to development mode — polishing, expanding, and getting ready for release.[/p][p]Until then, if you enjoyed the demo, don’t forget to:[/p]

• [p]Add Sheepherds! to your Steam Wishlist[/p]
• [p]Leave a review on the demo page if you enjoyed it[/p]
• [p]Join our Discord to share your feedback[/p][p][/p]

[p]Thank you again for making this week unforgettable![/p][p]
Happy sheepherding,
Ultimo Disco [/p]

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p]We’re super excited to announce that Sheepherds! is part of the Steam Next Fest![/p][p]From Oct 13 to 20, our demo is public for everyone to try. Hope you enjoy our game :)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🕹️About the Game[/h3][p]Sheepherds! is a cozy co-op game for 1 to 4 players. [/p][p]You and your friends play as adorable sheepdogs working together to guide fluffy flocks, collect wool, and unlock cute outfits — or take on extra challenges to earn more rewards.[/p][p]There’s no time pressure, just teamwork, playful barking, and wholesome fun with your favorite doggos![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🌟Demo Now Live[/h3][p]To celebrate Steam Next Fest, we’ve prepared a freshly updated demo packed with new features:[/p]

• [p]More dog breeds and updated maps to explore[/p]
• [p]A brand-new interactive 3D hub with photo spots and a mini soccer game[/p]
• [p]Improved solo & co-op experience with difficulty options, volume sliders, and control hints[/p]
• [p]Better UI to track your flock — easier to see how many sheep you’re herding[/p]
• [p]Expanded language support[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel]

[hr][/hr][h3]🤝Give us a like?[/h3][p]Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in Steam community, or join our Discord server to meet fellow shepherds, and participate in our community events for some perks![/p][p]If you like the game, please consider adding it to your wishlist, and leaving a positive review on the demo page — it means the world to us! ❤️[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you for your support, and happy sheepherding![/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey all![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for checking out our demo. We hope you enjoy our take on a relaxing co-op party game, and if you have any feedback about the demo, we would love to hear it! [/p][p]Below is our FAQ for almost everything you need to know. We’ll keep updating it as development progresses.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐏About the current demo[/h2][p]Q1: How many players?[/p][p]A1: The game supports 1–4 players, with 2–4 being the core intended experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Q2: Can I play on Mac?[/p][p]A2: Not natively. But as a workaround, you can use third-party apps such as Whisky to have it run.[/p][p][/p][p]Q3: Is couch co-op supported?[/p][p]A3: Yes, up to four players can play on the same computer![/p][p][/p][p]Q4: Does it include online multiplayer?[/p][p]A4: Yes. The demo now supports both local couch co‑op and built-in online multiplayer. Steam's Remote Play Together also works as an alternative.[/p][p][/p][p]Q5: How do I invite more players for local co-op?[/p][p]A5: Simply connect additional controllers—they will be detected automatically, and your friends will be able to jump in.[/p][p][/p][p]Q6: Can one player use a controller, and another use a keyboard?[/p][p]A6: Not yet. That’s something we’d love to support, but unfortunately, it’s quite complex to implement with our engine. For now, we can’t promise it’ll happen, sorry![/p][p][/p][p]Q7: Do DualShock controllers work?[/p][p]A7: Yes, via Steam Input without extra software. We now support both Xbox and PlayStation controller in the demo![/p][p][/p][p]Q8: Can I play on Steam Deck?[/p][p]A8: Yes, it works on Steam Deck. If you run into any bugs, please don't hesitate to let us know![/p][p][/p][p]Q9: Is solo play available?[/p][p]A9: Yes, and you can adjust the difficulty level in the Settings. Although we'd say the game is optimized for 2–4 players :)[/p][p][/p][p]Q10: What languages does the demo support?[/p][p]A10: For the demo, the game now supports 10 languages in total: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.[/p][p][/p][p]Q11: Can demo save files carry over to the full game?[/p][p]A11: No. Demo saves unfortunately won’t transfer.[/p][p][/p][p]Q12: What’s new since the last demo?[/p][p]A12: Here are the release notes of the current demo: [/p][p]Check out the update notes![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐕About the full game[/h2][p]Q13: Is the full release PC-only?[/p][p]A13: Yes, for now. Porting to consoles isn’t confirmed, but it's something we’d like to do in the future![/p][p][/p][p]Q14: When will the full game launch?[/p][p]A14: We’re targeting a 2025 release, and we’ll be sure to let you know when you can play the full game![/p][p][/p][p]Q15: How much will the game cost?[/p][p]A15: The price hasn’t been finalized yet, but we'll announce it closer to launch.[/p][p][/p][p]Q16: This game seems to rely heavily on colors. Will I be able to play normally as a color-blind person?[/p][p]A16: Thanks to the feedback from our playtesters, we’re aware of this concern and are planning to implement a color-blind mode. It's already on our roadmap![/p][p][/p][p]Q17: How many maps will the game include at launch?[/p][p]A17: We’re currently creating more maps, but the final number hasn’t been set yet. We’ll share updates as soon as we have more information.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🤝Community & Feedback[/h2][p]Q18: Can I stream or share gameplay videos?[/p][p]A18: Yes, please do! Shepherding is more fun together, and we may even promote your content on our social media.[/p][p][/p][p]Q19: How can I send feedback or report bugs?[/p][p]A19: Post in the Steam Community, or hop into our Discord. Screenshots or video clips can help us immensely![/p][p]Join our Discord![/p][p][/p][p]Q20: How can I support the game?[/p][p]A20:[/p]

• [p]Add it to your Wishlist🌟[/p]
• [p]Share it with friends or on socials, show off your playthroughs, screenshots, memes, fan art… we love it all! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑[/p]
• [p]If you enjoy the demo, leaving a positive review on Steam means the world to us and helps other players discover the game! ❤️[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We truly appreciate your support in all its forms![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Happy sheepherding,[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p]

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]It's been a while. We’ve been busy behind the scenes adding new content to the demo — and it’s finally here![/p][p][/p][p]Gearing up for Steam Next Fest, Sheepherds! is now with a brand new hub area, some exciting features and even more adorable puppy breeds to discover.[/p][p]Jump into the demo now, solo or with friends, and get ready for the cozy fun!🎉[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]What’s New in the Demo?[/h2][p][/p][h3]🐕 More Dog Breeds [/h3][p]When you guys asked for more puppies, we heard you! The demo now includes 19 unlockable breeds, starting with 5 available from the start — including the lovable Husky and Teckel. [/p][p][/p][h3]🏠New 3D Hub & Updated Maps [/h3][p][/p][p]Explore a completely new 3D hub! First thing first, check your mailbox and discover a heartfelt letter from Grandma.[/p][p]Don't forget to try out our new mini soccer game in the hub — whether you're looking to score goals or just cause trouble, it's the perfect warm-up between levels![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]About our maps:[/p]

• [p]New Map: Glowing Fields[/p]
• [p]Updated Map: Mossy Highlands[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📸 Photo Spots[/h3][p][/p][p]Capture your coziest moments with dedicated photo spots in the hub! Perfect for sharing your favorite outfits, dogs, and more funny moments.[/p]

[p]💡You can find the photos taken in: Documents\\Sheepherds[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🧶 Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Difficulty settings for both solo and co-op play[/p]
• [p]Keyboard & controller (Xbox + PlayStation) hints[/p]
• [p]Audio settings now available[/p]
• [p]Content hints to see what’s in each sheep pack[/p]
• [p]Improved sheep animations and more visual polish[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🌍 Multilingual Support [/h3][p]We’ve added support for more languages, including:[/p]

• [p]French (France)[/p]
• [p]Simplified & Traditional Chinese[/p]
• [p]Japanese[/p]
• [p]Korean[/p]
• [p]Portuguese (Brazil)[/p]
• [p]Russian[/p]
• [p]Spanish[/p]
• [p]German[/p]

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The updated Sheepherds! Demo is now live on Steam.[/p][p]Try it out, bring a few friends, and don’t forget to wishlist if you haven’t already![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Happy sheepherding,[/p][p]Ultimo Disco[/p][p][/p]