Libritopia: Librarian Simulator News

[p]📢 LIBRARIANS… THIS IS IT. This is not a small tweak. This is not “just another patch”. [/p][p][/p][p]THIS. IS. A. MAJOR. UPDATE. 🚨📚✨[/p][p][/p][p]The “THE LATE RETURNING DAMAGED BOOKS AND LIBRARY CARDS MAJOR UPDATE” is here!!! And it completely changes how your Library feels, how it works, and how much it demands from you as a Librarian. [/p][p][/p][p]Visitors are no longer just visitors. Books are no longer just books. And your decisions? They MATTER. 💥📖 [/p][p][/p][p]✨ Every visitor now has a face, a name, and a story. They register. They come back. They remember what they like and what they don’t. Sometimes they’ll even ask for your help. Your Library is officially full of real people, not just NPCs passing by. 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️📇[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]📦 Books now live real lives. They get borrowed. They have due dates. They can come back late. They can come back damaged. And if you’re not paying attention? Your entire Library will feel the consequences. 📆⚠️ [/p][p][/p][p]🛠️ Yes! Books can break now. Inspect returns. Spot damage. Send books to repair. Ignore them, and your progression slows down. Being a Librarian just became a LOT more serious. 👀📚[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]📚 Want control? You’ve got it. Order books after hours. Pick exact titles, authors, or genres. Manage limited order slots. Order duplicates if you want. This is the first time your collection truly reflects your choices. 🖥️📦 [/p][p]📌 Clients can now request specific books. Don’t have it? No problem! Create a request, track it, and call them back when it arrives. The Library now remembers promises… and expects you to keep them. ☎️📖 [/p][p]And that’s not all… 👀✨ [/p][p]From a brand-new Book Return flow to labeled pallets showing exactly where books came from, this update is packed with system upgrades, management depth, and immersion improvements across the entire Library. [/p][p](there's so much to write that my hand hurts from doing so much 😱) [/p][p]This isn’t just more content. This is Libritopia leveling up. This is the Librarian experience getting deeper, smarter, and more alive than ever. 💛📚[/p][p]Welcome to THE LATE RETURNING DAMAGED BOOKS AND LIBRARY CARDS MAJOR UPDATE! (yeah! that's correct, that's the name of the update.) [/p][p]Your Library will never be the same again.[/p][p][/p][p]Let's read the full changelog for more details on this incredible update to close out the year in style 😎👇 [/p][h3]📕 Major Changes[/h3]

1. [p]PLEASED TO MEET YOU: Every client will now have their own card when visiting the Library. They will automatically register using the new Registration Totem and will sometimes ask for help. With this change, each patron will have their own name, appearance, and a record of the types of books they prefer. [/p]
2. [p]WELCOME BACK DEAR VISITOR: The new Book Return Screen is similar to the Checkout. Librarians must search for the book in a list and match the information with the client that’s returning it.[/p][p][/p]
3. [p]BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: Every checked out book has a due date. Some clients will return their books after this date, so it is the Librarian’s job to notice and flag it before confirming the return. [/p]
4. [p]BOOKS AREN'T INVINCIBLE: After a certain day, books may be returned or delivered in a damaged state. During the return process at the Return Counter they can be inspected, and it is the Librarian’s responsibility to report any damage found. If damaged books remain in the Library, they will gradually slow its progression. To avoid this, Librarians should send these books for Repair.[/p][p][/p]
5. [p]GET THEM ALL: While playing, Librarians will unlock a new app that allows them to order specific books after the Library closes. These book orders have limited slots that increase over time. Ordering a book by title takes more slots than ordering by author or genre. When not ordering by title, Librarians will receive random books based on their selection. Beyond that, Librarians are free to order any books they want, even multiple copies of the same one. [/p]
6. [p]PLACE A HOLD ON THAT: Occasionally, clients may ask for a specific book that, after checking the database, is confirmed to not be in the Library. When this happens, Librarians can create a request for that book by sending the client away. Once the Librarian obtains the requested book, they can call the client back using the new Request app in the office computer. Keep in mind that there is a limited number of request slots available.[/p][p][/p]
7. [p]SO THAT'S WHERE THIS BOOK CAME FROM: Added different pallets outside the Library, each one labeled so the Librarian can tell where arriving books came from. [/p]

[h3]📘Minor Changes[/h3][p]● Updated the Library Database App with information about clients and their preferences.[/p][p]● Added a list of Currently Loaned Books to the Library database.[/p][p]● Now the number of books and clients are explicit in the office computer.[/p][p]● Adjusted Book Arrival to accommodate the new Book Return system.[/p][p]● To avoid overwhelming Librarians, excess returned books will arrive in the Book Return pallet.[/p][p][/p][p]🔥 And there’s no better time than now: Libritopia is at its LOWEST PRICE EVER in the Steam Winter Sale. Your dream of becoming a Librarian is CLOSER THAN EVER. [/p][p] Buy Now! And Happy Holidays✨

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[p]📢 Librarians, get ready for a special community moment! 📚✨[/p][p]The Donation Day Update has arrived, bringing a brand-new event that transforms how your Library handles books that deserve a second life![/p][p]On Donation Day, your Library closes its doors to prepare for something meaningful. Set up new donation stands in the parking lot, place your selected books, and get ready as visitors line up outside, eager to browse and find their next favorite read! 📕🏷️[/p][p]During the event, each visitor will tell you what genres they enjoy (and which ones they avoid!). Use the new Indicate Shelf action to guide them to the perfect spot. Once a book is taken, it’s gone for good. It leaves your shelves to start a new chapter somewhere else. Every story finds a new home. 💛📦[/p][p]But that’s not all…[/p][p]We’ve added a glass entrance door that stays locked during Donation Day for full immersion, plus a new keybind for the Indicate Shelf action to keep things fast and intuitive. 🏛️🔁[/p][p]We also worked on stability and controls:[/p]

1. [p]Controller keybinds now overwrite correctly[/p]
2. [p]Controller inputs fixed on several UI screens[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue where the game failed to start properly after “save and quit”[/p]
4. [p]And for AMD users: new driver updates may resolve the rendering issues affecting Libritopia. Check our Discord for the full guidance![/p]

[p]📄 Check the complete patch notes for exact adjustments and fixes![/p][p]And remember: your feedback shapes Libritopia. Join our official Discord and tell us what you think. We’re listening! 📬💬

📕 MAJOR UPDATES:

● A new event begins! : Libraries need books, but not every book will be borrowed. To give books a new life, librarians can schedule a new type of event: Donation Day. On the day of the event, the library will be closed, and librarians must focus on selecting books and organizing them on new stands in the library parking lot while visitors line up, waiting for the event to begin. During the event, visitors will share the kinds of books they love (and the ones they don’t). With this information, librarians must use the new action of ‘indicating a shelf’ so that the visitor can go to the shelf that best suits their taste. Keep in mind that books donated during Donation Day will not return to the library. Even though eventually a particular title could be seen again at Book Arrivals, visitors won’t return the books taken on Donation Day. Each one finds a new home, ensuring that every story continues beyond your shelves. We hope donating unused or unwanted books helps librarians build their dream library. More features are on the way to make this vision a reality. Don’t forget to give feedback in our official Discord!

📙 MINOR UPDATES:

● Added a glass door to the library entrance. It remains closed during Donation Day.

● Added a new keybind for the “Indicate Shelf” action.


📘 BUG FIXES AND ADJUSTMENTS:

● AMD has released a new driver that sometimes fixes the graphical errors that renders Libritopia (and many other games) unplayable. We shared a new strategy for this on our Discord. If you use AMD processors and graphics, please update the drivers or go to our Discord to read more.

● Fixed incorrect keybinds not being overwritten on the controller.

● Fixed controllers input not working correctly on some screen interfaces.

● Fixed a bug where the game wouldn’t start correctly after a ‘save and quit’ from the game and then quitting again from the menu.[/p]

[p]Librarians, it’s been some time since our last update! ⏳ While we’ve also been busy preparing other future features in parallel, this version arrives with plenty to enjoy ✨: Steam achievements to celebrate your journey, Full key remapping for keyboard and controllers, Returning visitors bringing back the books they borrowed, plus other polishes, fixes, and small improvements all around your Library.
As always, we’d love to see how you play! Share your achievements, funny moments, or favorite Library setups with us on Discord! And don’t forget to keep sending us feedback and bug reports - it helps us a ton in shaping the future of Libritopia. 💖📸[/p][p]📕 MAJOR UPDATES:[/p]

• [p]BE PROUD OF YOUR LIBRARIAN JOURNEY 📖: We’ve added the first Steam achievements to Libritopia! There are achievements for everyone, newcomer booklovers and seasoned bookworms alike. Due to how these achievements work, existing players will need to reach their milestones again for them to unlock. But the good news is that your current saves can help you on that journey![/p]
• [p]KEY REMAPPING 🎮: You can now customize both keyboard and controller inputs from the Settings screen. If you encounter any issues or feel that we’ve missed an input, don’t hesitate to let us know on our Discord server.[/p]
• [p]WELCOME BACK, DEAR VISITOR 👥: Visitors who rent a book are now the same ones who return it! This is the first step in making Library interactions more dynamic and engaging for future features and updates.[/p]

[p]📙 MINOR UPDATES:[/p]

• [p]We’ve updated the Settings screen to better accommodate the new options by separating each section into tabs.[/p]
• [p]We’ve updated some audio and sound effects.[/p]

[p]📘 BUG FIXES AND ADJUSTMENTS:[/p]

• [p]Improved overall code structure, resulting in a slight performance boost.[/p]
• [p]Implemented various minor UI and usability enhancements.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing controller button interactions.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted missing or unclear translations.[/p]
• [p]Corrected text alignment issues.[/p]

[p]A great librarian never misses a deal! 😉
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Libritopia is 10% OFF during Steam’s Summer Sale! But only until July 10th! ⏳

If you’ve been waiting to build your dream library, now’s your chance! 🏛️📖[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]And if you spot any rogue bugs while browsing the shelves...[/p][p]
📝 Help us keep the story clean with a quick bug report:
👉 Bug Report Form Link[/p][p][/p][p]Let’s make Libritopia an even better read — together! 💫[/p][p]
— The Libritopia Team[/p]

[p]📢 Librarians, it’s time to unleash your inner interior designer! Your Library is about to get a whole lot cozier, more colorful, and uniquely you! 💫📚[/p][p][/p][p]In this update, we’re bringing you new ways to customize your space with plants, paintings, carpets, colors, and even textures! 🌈🖼️ Whether you want a calm reading haven or a vibrant bookish paradise, the choice is yours.
[/p][p]💡 Unlocked decorations and color options carry over between saves—and you can even use your unlocked items in Multiplayer with friends who haven’t reached your level yet. Teamwork never looked so good![/p][p]And that’s not all...
[/p][p]We’ve also improved lighting, added character outlines, enhanced snap systems, and even gave some love to your Library’s exterior! 🪟✨
[/p][p]As always, we’d love to see what you create—share your dream Libraries with us on Discord and keep sending feedback and bug reports! 💖📸[/p][p][/p][p]📕 MAJOR UPDATES[/p][p][/p][p]● Decorate your Library!
We’ve added a decoration system to the game. In this version, Librarians will have access to various plants, carpets, and paintings to build a unique version of their Libraries. It will be necessary to level up to unlock all decorations—but don’t worry! Unlocked decorations will carry over between saved games.
During Multiplayer you can even use your unlocked decorations with a friend who hasn’t unlocked everything yet.
Current Librarians who have already reached higher levels in existing saves will unlock decorations accordingly.
[/p][p]● Complete your vision with Colors and Textures!
We’ve added a color system to the game.
Librarians will be able to customize different parts of the Library interior and individual shelves using a variety of colors (or textures!). These options can be accessed through the Build Screen.
Librarians will unlock more colors by leveling up. The unlock process works the same way as with decorations described above.
[/p][p]● We’ve improved the overall lighting!
We hope this change brings inspiration and encouragement for new Librarians to arise. We’ve also added shadows for all characters and furniture—now everything looks grounded!
Remember to report any visual bugs or performance issues on our Discord to help us improve the game. Also, send us pictures of your Libraries![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]📙 MINOR UPDATES
● Improved the construction snap system so furniture fits better.
● Added an outline to all characters as we develop and test the game visual style.
● Added curtains to windows that appear in later expansions.
● Improved the Library’s exterior.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]📘 BUG FIXES AND ADJUSTMENTS
● Fixed wall pieces not disappearing correctly when expanding the Library.
● Fixed a bug where some tutorial texts would play during the wrong days or repeat itself during the same day.
● Now, on the Save Slots, the time count of your save uses hours and minutes.
● Implemented various minor UI and usability improvements.
● Adjusted missing or unclear translations.
● Corrected text alignment issues.[/p]