Libritopia: Librarian Simulator News

[p]📢 Librarians, Lunar New Year has arrived in Libritopia! 🧧✨[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate this special occasion, we’ve prepared a themed update packed with new features: decorations inspired by Chinese culture, brand-new books arriving at the Library, and a new tool that lets you manage everything from anywhere. 📱[/p][p][/p][p]You can now access the Library database anytime with the new Tablet, making it easier to check information about available books, rented titles, and much more. 👀[/p][p][/p][p]In addition, the Library has received a special Chinese New Year makeover, with new colors, decorative items, and outfits for your character. We can’t wait to see how you personalize your space! 💌[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added several new books to the game! This includes a great selection of Chinese titles, which will now appear naturally alongside the existing collection. Keep an eye on the shelves! 📚[/p][p][/p][p]And one important change: Score Mode has been retired. As the game evolves into a more fluid experience, Survival Mode will now feature a scoring system. Old Score Mode saves will be automatically converted to Survival Mode during this transition.[/p][p][/p][p]📕 MAIN UPDATES:[/p]

• [p]Mobile Database: Use the new Tablet to check Library information anytime, anywhere.[/p]
• [p]Lunar New Year in the Library: New decorations, color palette, and outfits inspired by Chinese culture.[/p]
• [p]New Books: Several brand-new titles have been added to the game, including books in Chinese.[/p]
• [p]Farewell, Score Mode: The mode has been removed. Survival Mode now includes a scoring system, and old saves have been automatically migrated.[/p]

[p][/p][p]📗 MINOR UPDATES:[/p]

• [p]New scoring interface when loading Survival Mode saves.[/p]
• [p]Updated mode selection screen following the removal of Score Mode.[/p]
• [p]New option upon losing in Survival Mode: replay the last day or migrate the save to Relax Mode.[/p]

[p][/p][p]📘 BUG FIXES & ADJUSTMENTS:[/p][p]Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when attempting to open the Library. Thank you to everyone who reported the issue in detail — your feedback directly helps us improve the game.[/p][p][/p][p]🧧 Celebrate Lunar New Year with Libritopia![/p][p]This update is dedicated to Chinese New Year, bringing the rich aesthetics and cultural elements of this celebration into our Library. We want you to fully immerse yourself in the theme, enjoy every new decorative item, and lose yourself in the pages of the newly added Chinese titles. It’s the perfect time to refresh your reading space and discover stories that span generations. ❤️📖[/p][p][/p][p]To make this festival even more special, Libritopia is 15% OFF! If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to begin your journey as a librarian, now is the time. And if you’re already part of our community, why not gift it to a friend who loves organization games with a cultural twist? 🎁[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t miss this opportunity — come celebrate the prosperity of the Lunar New Year with us! 🎉[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]As always, your feedback is essential in shaping the future of Libritopia![/p][p][/p][p]Join our official Discord, share your Lunar New Year–themed Library, and let us know what you think about the update.[/p]

[p]With great excitement, Libritopia is part of the Made in Brazil Sale in 2026! 📚💚💛[/p][p][/p][p]An event that highlights Brazilian game production and helps showcase our quality. It’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate local creativity and bring our story to players around the world. 💖💫[/p][p][/p][p]Made in Brazil Sale (MiBS) works like the “Carnival of Games” on Steam. In its third edition, the event brings together hundreds of Brazilian developers to showcase the strength and growing potential of our industry, uniting culture and technology on a global stage. 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you don’t have it yet, don’t miss the chance to grab Libritopia with 15% OFF during the event! Support Latin American development and have fun with our game![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hello, Librarians! 📚[/p][p][/p][p]Today, January 30th, 2026, Libritopia: Librarian Simulator celebrates one year since its Early Access launch 🎂. The project began as a first step — a strong desire to understand whether the idea of managing a library would truly work. Over the past year, that potential has been explored, refined, and expanded alongside you, with constant learning along the way.[/p][p][/p][p]Early Access is a journey of continuous evolution, and this first year was filled with testing, adjustments, and steady improvements. Some things worked right away, others took time, and many evolved directly thanks to the community’s honest feedback. Whether you’ve been here since day one or joined more recently, your participation helped turn Libritopia into a more complete, enjoyable, and carefully crafted experience.[/p][p][/p][h3]One Year of Evolution 📖[/h3][p]A few days ago, we took a moment to look back at how much Libritopia has changed in just one year — and the difference is huge. Below, you’ll find before-and-after GIFs and images, showing how the game looked at launch compared to where it is today. A bit of nostalgia for those who’ve been following the project from the very beginning.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From the start, we’ve valued every piece of feedback: comments, discussions, bug reports, and both positive and negative reviews. We read everything. We analyze everything. And most importantly, we act on it. We’d like to highlight some examples of features and improvements that came directly from what you asked for:[/p]

• [p]Evolution of game modes – New ways to play, like Relax Mode (a pressure-free experience), along with ongoing refinements to Score Mode and Survival Mode throughout Early Access.[/p]
• [p]Character customization (Avatars) – Create, save, and swap your avatar’s appearance throughout your journey.[/p]
• [p]Increased NPC visual diversity – Visitors now come in a wider variety of looks, making the library feel more alive and less repetitive.[/p]
• [p]Full library decoration system – Plants, rugs, paintings, colors, textures, and customization of shelves and interior spaces.[/p]
• [p]Reading Zones – A new type of area with visitors who stay to read, requiring organization, silence, and a different gameplay rhythm.[/p]
• [p]Improved animations – Characters now carry books in their hands, with more natural interactions (yes, the books finally stopped floating).[/p]
• [p]Steam Achievements system – Achievements for both new and veteran librarians, celebrating different playstyles.[/p]
• [p]Special events (Donation Day) – A dedicated book donation event with its own flow, player-driven choices, and impact on the collection.[/p]
• [p]Library cards and reader history – Each visitor now has an identity, name, reading preferences, and borrowing history.[/p]
• [p]Returns tied to the correct visitor – The same visitor who borrows a book is the one who returns it, creating more consistent interactions.[/p]
• [p]Damaged books and repair system – Books can return damaged, affecting progression and requiring active maintenance.[/p]
• [p]Requesting and reserving specific books – Order books by title, author, or genre, with slot and priority management.[/p]
• [p]Office book storage – Office shelves allow managing books without displaying them in the main library.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced library expansions – New expansion options and smoother progression for growing libraries.[/p]
• [p]Full keyboard and controller remapping – Including support for layouts like AZERTY and accessibility options.[/p]
• [p]More robust save system – More frequent and reliable saves, now tied to your Steam account.[/p]
• [p]Pacing and balance adjustments – Smoother progression, better-aligned book deliveries, and refined overall flow.[/p]
• [p]Visual and lighting improvements – Updated global lighting, added shadows, and cozier environments.[/p]
• [p]Numerous quality-of-life improvements – Interface tweaks, organization, visual feedback, and many small changes that greatly improved day-to-day play.[/p][p][/p]

[p]All of this makes Libritopia a very different game from that first test one year ago — and this is only a snapshot. Today’s Libritopia is the direct result of ongoing collaboration between the development team and the community.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s Next? 👀[/h3][p]Of course, we wouldn’t let a one-year anniversary post go by without a sneak peek 🌟[/p][p][/p][p]One of the most requested features since early development is finally coming: the Tablet. It will introduce a new user experience focused on faster interactions, better comfort, and quality-of-life improvements when managing your library. This is an important first step and the foundation for future evolutions.[/p][p][/p][h3]Anniversary Bundles 📦[/h3][p]To celebrate this first year, we’re also launching special anniversary bundles! The Libritopia bundles with Book Bound and Capote are now available on Steam. If you don’t own Libritopia yet — or if a friend has been waiting for the right moment — this is the perfect opportunity to jump in and enjoy hours of fun with more than one game at a great price.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] Once again, thank you so much for being part of this journey. The support, patience, and care from the community are what keep Libritopia growing. We’ll continue listening, improving, and developing the game alongside you. We’re not quite ready to launch version 1.0 yet, but we’re getting closer — and even after the official 1.0 release, Libritopia will continue receiving updates.
[/p][p]If you’re not part of the community yet, join us on Discord, follow us on social media, and keep sharing your ideas for the game. They truly make a difference and help shape the future of Libritopia.
[/p][p]Here’s to the next chapter. ❤️📚[/p]

[p]Librarians, a new update is coming! 📚
First of all, Libritopia continues to evolve with great care, and support for new languages is a central part of this journey. Our goal is to make the game increasingly accessible, welcoming, and representative, allowing more players around the world to join the community and experience the Library in their own way. 🌎
[/p][h3]🌍 New language available[/h3]

• [p]Turkish is now available in the game.[/p]

[p]We continue working consistently to expand language support in the future, reinforcing our commitment to inclusion and the growth of the Libritopia community.[/p][p]In addition, this update brings a series of important fixes and adjustments focused on stability, performance, and overall experience quality for librarians:
[/p][h3]🐞 Additions, Fixes, and Adjustments
[/h3][p]BIG[/p]

• [p]NEW LANGUAGE: Turkish is now available. The game continues to expand its language options to welcome more Librarians around the world.[/p]
• [p]PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: Lighting optimizations and fixes reduced VRAM usage inside the Library, improving performance.[/p]
• [p]BOOK THROWING WAS TOO STRONG: After crash reports, an issue related to clients throwing books was identified and fixed. Thank you for your reports![/p]

[p]MINOR[/p]

• [p]UX: Added a message when attempting to enter a game already in progress, preventing a potential crash.[/p]
• [p]Balancing: Adjusted Book Arrival in Relax Mode for Libraries with fewer shelves installed.[/p]
• [p]Balancing: Adjusted the chance of damaged books appearing right after unlocking this feature.[/p]
• [p]Progression: Adjusted XP gain to better support Librarians with a large gap between their current day and level.[/p]
• [p]UX: Added more instructions to better clarify how Donation Day mechanics work.[/p]

[p]FIXES[/p]

• [p]Fixed a bug that kept the decoration screen running, increasing VRAM usage.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that prevented new clients from spawning and registering correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that reduced the number of clients requesting unavailable books.[/p]
• [p]Improved localization across all supported languages.[/p]

[p]Thank you to everyone who continues to share feedback and report issues—this community care makes a real difference. More improvements and larger updates are already in development and coming soon. 📖✨[/p]

[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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