1. Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
  2. News

Maltese's Fluffy Onsen News

Animal Spa is now officially released!

[h2]Animal Spa is officially launched today![/h2]

We’d like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us with your encouragement and feedback, helping us make Animal Spa a more complete and enjoyable experience.
Additionally, to celebrate the official launch, the game will be available at a 10% discount for two weeks—don’t miss it!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]The Journey of Animal Spa[/h2]



Animal Spa began when the developers at Moonlab Studio and Sinkhole Studio visited public bathhouses while attending various game shows. Inspired by the fact that there weren’t many games themed around public bathhouses, we decided to combine the relaxing monitor-idle simulation style of Rusty’s Retirement with a bathhouse theme.

We started development in December 2024, and released the demo in February as part of Steam Next Fest, where it ranked in the Top 25 Most Played Demos.

Based on valuable feedback from players on Discord and the Steam Community, we continued polishing the game—and today, we are proud to officially launch it!



[h2]🛁 What Can You Enjoy in the Full Version?[/h2]
[h3]🗺️ New Themed Maps[/h3]
In addition to the starting town map, the full version includes eight themed stages.
From a seaside port city with a refreshing ocean breeze, to a fairytale forest covered with giant mushrooms, to a snowy and peaceful winter town—
collect keys and take your dog to explore a bigger world with beautiful day and night cycles.



[h3]🐾 More Animal Guests Arriving[/h3]
Furry sea otters, elegant reindeer, shy European rabbits...
In the full version, as you unlock new stages, more animal customers will visit your spa.
And if you meet certain requirements, you can even unlock mystery characters!



[h3]🛠️ Customize Your Spa[/h3]
From bath product stalls to snack stands and jukeboxes,
the full version comes with richer facilities and decorations to customize your spa.
Use these items to create your very own spa style!



[h3]💌 Collect Animal Letters, Music, and New Illustrations[/h3]
Provide great service to satisfy your customers and unlock their letters and stories,
as well as new songs.
We’ve also added unique illustrations for every letter—
little animals, who aren't good with words, have picked up their paintbrushes to share their memories.



[h3]👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Build Your Professional Staff Team & More[/h3]
With Little White, Golden Retriever, and Baby Oggo,
recruit more partners to help run your spa, welcome customers, and distribute flyers!
You can even upgrade your team with the Staff Training Room.

For more details, please check our previous dev log:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3404470/view/501697399294525952


[h2]Future Updates[/h2]

We still have many fun ideas we’d love to bring to Animal Spa!
After the official launch, we’ll continue to explore updates based on your feedback and our development schedule.

In addition, we plan to add Steam Points Shop items in the near future!




[h2]Frequently Asked Questions[/h2]

[h3]Q: Can I continue playing my demo save in the full version?[/h3]
A: Yes! You can carry over your demo progress and continue right where you left off in the full version.

[h3]Q: Can I play with friends?[/h3]
A: Animal Spa is primarily a single-player experience, but you can interact with friends in the following ways:

Use the Exchange Computer to obtain one of the 8 basic customers that your friend has but you don’t.
Collect all the basic customers to unlock a special star reward!

Use the Streaming Mode to let viewers visit your spa while you’re live streaming.
Check the Settings Tab in-game for detailed instructions!

[h3]Q: The game runs at the bottom of my screen. Can I resize it or go fullscreen?[/h3]
A: By default, the game runs at about one-third of your screen’s height,
allowing you to enjoy Animal Spa while working on other tasks without interruption.
Even when left idle, your spa will continue to operate!

You can adjust the game window’s height in the Settings Menu,
and use keyboard shortcuts to fine-tune the window size between minimum and maximum.

[h3]Q: What should I do if I find a bug?[/h3]
A: Please report it in our Discord channel or on the Steam Community!
We are continuously collecting feedback to improve the game experience.

If needed, we might ask you to share your save file or error report.
You can generate this automatically by clicking the bug icon at the bottom of the game screen.

[h3]Q: Does the game support Mac or Steam Deck?[/h3]
A: Just like the demo, the full version supports Windows and macOS, so feel free to enjoy the game on those platforms!
However, Steam Deck is not supported at this time.

Thank you again to everyone who has been waiting for the official release.
We hope you enjoy running your very own bathhouse.
Once again, thank you for your support!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3404470/

v1.0 Release Streaming

A livestream featuring gameplay from v1.0 will be running throughout the sale period.

Full Release Date!

[h3]Hello everyone![/h3]

Many of you have been waiting for this news —
the official release date for Animal Spa has been decided!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Animal Spa is officially launching on May 14!

The price will be set at $5.99 USD, and to celebrate the launch, we will be offering a 10% discount for the first two weeks. We hope you’re looking forward to it!

If you’ve played the demo or followed our Steam announcements, you may already be familiar with some updates.
But here’s a full overview of what’s changing with the official release!


[h2]What’s New in the Full Release?[/h2]

[h3]1. 8 Additional Stages[/h3]



You may have already visited Cherry Blossom City and Bamboo Garden through the recent demo update.
In the full release, eight new stages will be available in addition to the default ones!



By running your bathhouse and earning medals, you can obtain keys to unlock new stages.
Use the keys to open bathhouses in the areas you choose!



[h3]2. Staff Management[/h3]



Through the Staff Training Room, you can upgrade various staff features that players have requested.
Expand the number of job applications and employees, enable staff to pre-stock supplies, and improve other staff management functions!

[h3]3. Time System[/h3]



You can now synchronize the outdoor time in your bathhouse with your computer’s system clock and experience four different times of day.
Time changes are purely visual and won’t affect gameplay.
You can adjust the time freely using the Time Desk!



[h3]4. More Characters and Items[/h3]



Unlock new stages to meet new characters and discover new decor items!
There are also hidden characters that can be unlocked by fulfilling special conditions — see if you can uncover all the secrets!



[h3]5. Collect All the Letters[/h3]



In the full version, you can collect all 48 letters sent by the animal guests.
By using decorations that the guests love, you’ll receive letters from them.
Enjoy their heartfelt stories and unlock new OST tracks to play in the jukebox!

(We are also planning to add special illustrations for each letter in a future update — please look forward to it!)





We sincerely thank everyone who played the demo and provided feedback and bug reports over the past three months since February 18.

Even after the official launch, we have many exciting updates planned!
If you haven’t already, please add Animal Spa to your wishlist to stay updated!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3404470/_/

[h2]Thank you![/h2]

Last chance to try the demo!

[h3]Hello everyone![/h3]
Animal Spa is currently participating in the "Eastern Game Fest" hosted by Steam China!



We hope you've been enjoying the demo version of Animal Spa!
The demo will remain available until May 6, after which we’ll be closing it in preparation for the upcoming full release.

No worries—your progress in the demo will carry over into the full version!

The official release date will be announced very soon,
so if you’ve enjoyed the demo but haven’t added Animal Spa to your wishlist yet, please consider doing so!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3404470/

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to sharing the full experience with you!

[Update] Demo v0.5

Hello! ːoguHeartː

With the official launch just around the corner, version 0.5 has been updated with some new systems, convenience features, and bug fixes.

Please see the details below!

[h2]System Additions[/h2]
[h3]1. Guest Conversations[/h3]



Guests in the bathhouse will occasionally stop and share their thoughts about the bathhouse.
Currently, they only exchange casual chatter, but in future updates, we plan to have them share tips that help with bathhouse management!

[h3]2. Default Guest Info[/h3]



Animal Spa assigns 4 random default guests out of a total of 8 to your Steam account.
Later on, you can obtain the guests you're missing by earning platinum medals in each category or by connecting with friends via the Exchange Computer.

However, since the concept of "default guests" wasn’t clearly communicated in-game,
you’ll now be informed which default guests have been assigned to your account when starting the game.

This information can also be viewed when you interact with the Exchange Computer.

[h3]3. New Letter Related to Keys[/h3]
When you collect a certain number of medals, you will receive a letter that explains how to unlock the next stage.

[h2]Resolution[/h2]

  • On Mac, the game now automatically adjusts the offset to match the Dock size when launched for the first time.


[h2]Convenience Improvements[/h2]

  • UI buttons will no longer be clickable while placing objects.


[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

  • Fixed an issue where some staff had no working animation.
  • After placing an object, its occupied area will now be immediately displayed.
  • Fixed an issue where some letter rewards were not clickable.