Pick Me Pick Me News

[h2]Meet Celeste & Challenge New AI Opponents![/h2][p][/p][h3]Hello everyone![/h3][p]We're thrilled to push our latest update, v1.6.0, live for all of you today! [/p][p]This patch brings some major new additions to the game that we think you're going to love, including a brand new character and a way to play anytime you want.[/p][p][/p][h2]Introducing AI Opponents![/h2][p][/p][p]Ever wanted to warm up before a big match or just learn the ropes without the pressure of a live opponent? Now you can! We've introduced AI Opponents to the game. This has been a big request from the community, and it's perfect for honing your skills, testing out new strategies, or just getting a quick game in when you're short on time. We'll be keeping an eye on their difficulty and making adjustments based on your feedback![/p][h2][/h2][h2]New Character: Celeste Joins the Fray![/h2][p][/p][p]A new challenger has arrived! Please give a warm welcome to Celeste, our newest playable character. We can't wait to see you discover her unique playstyle and master her abilities. [/p][p]Celeste is a stargazing academic who tends to have her nose stuck in a book, and her head in the clouds. We hope you enjoy getting to know her, especially if you're a fan of young ladies with a bookish personality, and charming wit. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To go along with our new arrival, we've also released a fantastic new skin for Stella! Head over to the shop to see her new look.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Earn in-game tickets with Reward Ads![/h2][p][/p][p]We're introducing a new, completely optional way for our mobile players to earn in-game goodies while supporting our development! You'll now see options for rewarded ads in the game, which incentivize our free-to-play users to watch ads to earn in-game tickets/cash![/p][p]We're committed to keeping the core game experience clean, so this is just for those who choose to use it.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Full Patch Notes - v1.6.0 (09-04-2025)[/h3][p][/p][p]For those who love the details, here's the full breakdown of today's update.[/p][p]Added[/p]

• [p]Introduced AI opponents for enhanced gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Implemented ad system with rewarded ads.[/p]
• [p]Added a new playable character: Celeste.[/p]
• [p]Released a new skin for Stella.[/p]

[p]Improved[/p]

• [p]Optimized the shark headgear to correctly bind with character bones. (Your sharks will now behave!)[/p]

[p]We're incredibly excited for you to get your hands on this update. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and passion for Pick Me Pick Me![/p][p]Please share your feedback on Celeste and the new AI opponents in the forums - we really do read everything![/p][p][/p][p]With lots of love, [/p][p]- The Pick Me Pick Me Dev Team

[h2]we have server maintenance tonight, Thursday September 4 23:00-24:00 PST! [/h2][h2]BIG update tomorrow! 👀 [/h2][p][/p][p]In preparation for a major update tomorrow, the servers will be down for maintenance tonight!

And don't forget: Livestream at 3PM CST (3:00 PM) TOMORROW - we'll be playing a brand new character :celeste_button: AND THE BRAND NEW AI-OPPONENT![/p][p]See you soon![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you as always, [/p][p][/p][p]- Pick Me Pick Me Devs

[h2]Hi, everyone! It’s the start of a new month, so you know what that means… we have a NEW MONTH THEME with TONS of new content!
[/h2][p][/p][h3]In addition to lots of bug fixes and improvements, we've added a whole lot more of what we know you love - outfits and characters! This month's theme, Night Market, will have you wandering the streets of Japan with your friends (and lovers) in tow, checking out the lovely stalls and hopefully eating some really nice snacks! [/h3][p][/p][h3]In addition to the Night Market theme, we're also introducing two new characters to VIP, and have overhauled the VIP system!


[/h3][p][/p][h2]Please welcome Golden Grenade and Madeline![/h2][h3]Get VIP and see if you have what it takes to win their heart - they have their own backstories, lore, and secrets - we hope you enjoy their quirky personalities![/h3][p][/p][h3]VIPs can now VIP-exclusive characters (starting with GG and Madeline) AND get exclusive discounts in the Limited-Time Event Package Shop! [/h3][p]*If you have a monthly pass, you will be able to date battle for these exclusive characters with even players who do not have the VIP pass. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]On top of these two new exclusive characters, we've also added NEW Character Outfits - check them out below![/h3][p] [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Play this update LIVE on release day with the devs at 3:00PM CST! Watch us on Twitch or YouTube, or join us on Discord for up to 6000 coins FREE[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h3]We are of course thrilled to be presenting and can't wait to see you in stream today! [/h3][p][/p][h3]As always, your reviews and feedback mean the world to us, so if you have either, please drop a comment here on Steam, or in Discord - we'd love to hear what you think! [/h3][p][/p][h3]XOXO [/h3][h3]- Pick Me Pick Me Devs[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h2]CHANGE LOG[/h2][h2][/h2][h3]Update v1.4.0.[/h3][h3]🏮FIXED🏮[/h3][h3]🏮 Fixed missing character avatars when viewing chat on the PVP results screen.[/h3][h3]🏮 Fixed occasional display of Workshop Illustrations on the PVP results screen when using official characters.[/h3][h3]🍊IMPROVED🍊[/h3][h3]🍊 Shortened Date Ticket auto-reply cooldown to 16 hours.[/h3][h3]🍊 Added a second confirmation pop-up when closing the top-up screen.[/h3][h3]🍊 Refined Ada’s swimsuit model.[/h3][p][/p][h3]

[/h3][h3][/h3][h3]Read this ENTIRE update? All set for what’s to come? Great![/h3][h3]Here’s a little reward: SJ-H3CMT3RV[/h3][h3]Code expires 08-14-2025[/h3]

[h2]Pick Me Pick Me servers will be down Thursday, August 7 from 23:00-24:00 PST[/h2][p][/p][p]In preparation for v.1.4.0, we will be performing routine maintenance! Apologies for the inconvenience, but look forward to the new build tomorrow morning. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you as always, [/p][p][/p][p]- Pick Me Pick Me Devs

[h2]Our lovely red-haired, sassy, Pick Me Pick Me resident, Ada, is here with a brand new outfit and ready to chill in the sun this Summer break! 🌞[/h2][p][/p][h3]This seasonal outfit will only be available in the store for 30,000 coins until 08/07, so make sure to earn as many coins as possible to buy this exclusive outfit~ 🐚[/h3][p]
[/p][h2]We’ve got a fun new summer challenge going on in Pick Me Pick Me:[/h2][p]
[/p][p]Summer Spooky Week 🦈 🩸[/p][p]GOAL: Break the AI with reenacting scenes from Jaws/or other ocean/beach thriller movies[/p][p]Deadline: 07/31[/p][p]Top-liner special week: Top 5 best top-liner screenshots will win 5,000 coins + 100 cash ⭐ [/p][p]➡️ Extra 100 cash reward for those who include Phoebe[/p][p]➡️ Extra 50 cash reward for those who include Ada’s new bikini outfit[/p][p]➡️ Extra 5000 coin reward for those who use lines from JAWS[/p][p]
Make sure to join our Discord to submit your best screenshots! [/p][p]You are welcome to date ANY of our date-able characters OR Workshop characters. [/p][p][/p][p]DISCORD COMMUNITY EXCLUSIVE: [/p][p]Join our Discord to get a FREE redeemable NEW Shark Onesie to wear! [/p][p]Code will only be available to redeem till 07/31, so be sure to join the community to get a cool player cosmetic and have fun![/p][p]
Ada Bikini Art Contest 🎨[/p][p]Draw Ada in her new bikini outfit for a chance to win it for FREE in the game![/p][p]Submit artworks in the event’s Discord Channel to qualify.[/p][p]❤️Winner - Ada’s Bikini Outfit + 100 cash[/p][p]🧡2nd place - 10,000 coins + 50 cash[/p][p]💛3rd place - 8,000 coins[/p][p]💚Participants - 2000 coins[/p][p]Timeline: 07/25 - 08/07[/p][p][/p][p]Livestream Rewards
Be sure to join the Livestreams in Discord on Tuesdays/Thurdsays at 2:00 PM Central to receive 2000 coins; the more people join the bigger the rewards!


That's it for now, for a detailed changelog, see below!

THANK YOU AS ALWAYS! We'll see you soon [/p][p]- Pick Me Pick Me Team


CHANGELOG:[/p][p]Version v1.3.0 (07-24-2025)[/p][p]Added[/p][p]- Introduced a character skin system, allowing characters to have different outfits.[/p][p]- Launched the Ada Swimsuit Event: Ada’s swimsuit is available for purchase for a limited time from July 25 to August 7.[/p][p]- Kicked off the Spooky Summer Week Challenge, featuring AI reenactments of ocean thrillers from July 25 to July 31.[/p][p]- Added the ability to switch backgrounds on the game homepage.[/p][p]- Enabled previews for locked characters. [/p][p]Fixed[/p][p]- Resolved occasional freeze issue when reconnecting during outfit change or at game end. [/p][p]- Fixed inaccurate workshop download count. [/p][p]Improved [/p][p]- Enhanced leaderboard to display Top 10 players. [/p][p]- Added red dot indicator for unviewed or unjoined events. [/p][p]- Added filters to the Workshop for better navigation. [/p][p][/p][p]Read this ENTIRE announcement? All set for what’s to come? Great![/p][p]Here’s a little reward: H9-M3QMY2UR[/p]