Animal Spa News

Hello! ːoguHeartː

"Animal Spa" is participating in Steam Next Fest, which will run for one week starting on the 25th at 3 AM KST!
Enjoy Animal Spa, set to be released within the first half of the year, and please share your thoughts and feedback on the Steam Community or our Discord channel!

If you haven't seen the demo trailer yet, check it out below!

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Additionally, based on feedback and bug reports collected over the weekend, Demo Version 0.21 has been updated.

[h3]System[/h3]

• When placing or moving items, the placement areas of already installed items will now be displayed.
  

[h3]Content[/h3]

• A total of six new floor and wall interior items have been added to the demo version.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Some guests will now travel to distant facilities.
  
• Guests will no longer move into inaccessible areas when getting off chairs.
  
• Fixed an issue where items placed on shelves sometimes had incorrect layering.
  
• Fixed an issue where removing items and getting a refund would incorrectly count toward the "earning money" achievement.
  

[h3]Visual Effects[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where steam from baths on other floors was visible.
  
• Fixed an issue where heart effects appeared in empty spaces.
  

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Q: How do I hire staff? And how can I interact with friends?
A: The staff hiring and management system, as well as friend interactions, are not available in the demo version.
These features will be available in the full release!

Q: Where can I use stars?
A: Stars will primarily be used for hiring and managing staff after the full release.

Q: Will demo save data be carried over to the full release?
A: Yes! Your save data from the demo will carry over to the full version.
However, if any unexpected issues arise that prevent data transfer, we will notify you in advance!

Q: When is the full release date?
A: The exact date is not yet decided, but the game is planned to launch within the first half of this year.

Q: Will there be a Mac version?
A: It is currently in development!

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Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us!

Thank you! 🎉

Hello! ːoguHeartː
We have updated version 0.12, based on the feedback and bug reports you shared on the Steam Community and Discord.

[h3]Bugs[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where the employee hiring challenge was cleared despite hiring being unavailable.
  
• Fixed an issue where the stair movement button overlapped when creating a new floor under certain conditions.
  
• Fixed an issue where items could be placed indoors while viewing the outdoor area.
  
• Fixed an issue where inventory counts were not syncing correctly.
  

[h3]Visual Effects[/h3]

• Fixed incorrect layer sorting for overlapping items such as shelves and bath decorations.
  
• Now, Maltese and Retrievers will smile!
  
• A heart icon will appear above customers' heads when they use their favorite facilities.
  
• Inventory count and category can now be viewed in the UI.
  
• Fixed water effects not displaying correctly in some baths.
  
• Fixed an issue where part of the fourth tutorial letter was cut off.
  
• Fixed some effects appearing in the outdoor area.
  

[h3]Quality of Life[/h3]

• On game start, customers will now appear at the entrance on the first floor.
  
• Added the dual monitor screen switch shortcut to the settings.
  

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Q: How do I hire employees? & How do I interact with friends?
A: Employee hiring/management and friend interactions are not available in the demo.
More features will be available in the full release!

Q: Where can I use stars?
A: They will mainly be used for hiring and managing employees after the full release.

Q: Will my demo save data carry over to the full version?
A: Yes! Your demo save data will be retained for the full release.
However, if there are any unforeseen issues preventing this, we will notify you in advance!

Q: When is the full release?
A: The exact date is not set, but it is planned for release in the first half of this year.

Q: Will there be a Mac version?
A: Yes! It is currently in development.

Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us.

We will continue to refine and improve the game based on your feedback and bug reports.
Thank you for playing the demo, and we appreciate your support!

Hello! ːoguHeartː
We have updated version 0.11, fixing the bugs and resolution issues found in the first demo version released yesterday.

[h3]Bugs[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where some decoration items would become locked after switching between category tabs.
  

[h3]Visual Effects[/h3]

• Fixed an issue where the vending machine lights would not turn off.
  
• Adjusted the width of stairs to prevent overlapping with other objects.
  

[h3]Resolution[/h3]

• Adjusted to support all resolutions.
  

[h3]Text[/h3]

• Fixed some character names.
  

Thanks a lot!

...and we found that while the gameplay itself works fine, the tutorial's click guidance screen does not respond properly. We will update this issue soon as well!

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[h2]✨Animal Spa is now available![/h2]

The full version includes more features and content not available in the demo, so stay tuned!


Available Features in the Full Release version

• Guests can submit job applications and be hired as employees.
  
• Operate bathhouses in nine themed areas, including snowy fields, forests, and seaside cities.
  
• Regular customers will send you letters and rewards.
  
• Install more bathhouses, interiors, and decorations.
  

Play the demo and let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions on our Discord!