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[Update] v1.6 & Free Horse DLC

Hello!
[p]Starting today, the Year of the Horse Steam event and sale are now live. As mentioned in our previous post, the discounts will be 20% off the base game and 10% off the DLC.[/p][p]Along with this, the free Horse DLC has been released, and Version 1.6 has been updated with a variety of New Year–themed content.[/p][p][/p]
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[p][/p][p]You can find more details at the link above.
Below is an overview of the updated content.[/p][p][/p][h2]Update Summary[/h2][h3]v1.6[/h3]
  • [p]A New Year Fortune Draw machine has been added. By spending Stars, you can gain temporary bonuses such as increased Gold, Stars, and Franchise Points, receive Job Applications more frequently, or boost staff stats for a limited time.[/p]
  • [p]Six New Year traditional outfits for Maltese have been added.[/p]
  • [p]New New Year–themed decoration items have been added.[/p]
  • [p]New New Year–themed head accessories for staff have been added.[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Free Horse DLC[/h2]
  • [p]A free DLC adding five new horse characters is now available.[/p]
  • [p]Horse characters can visit as guests or be hired as staff, and six new letters sharing their stories have also been added.[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Achievements[/h2]
  • [p]The requirement for the Millionaire achievement has been updated from reaching the maximum gold capacity to reaching 1,000,000 Gold.[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Thank you to everyone who enjoys playing our game. We wish you a happy and wonderful year ahead! [/h3]

Year of Horse Update Preview

[h2]Hello![/h2][p]To celebrate the Year of the Horse in 2026, we’ll be holding a New Year Sale on Steam from February 13 to February 26. [/p][p]Maltese and the Fluffy Onsen will also be discounted during this period, with the same rates as the previous sale: 20% off the base game and 10% off the DLC.[/p][p]Please check below for details on the upcoming update![/p][p][/p][h2]1. Free DLC – 5 Horse Characters[/h2][p][/p][p]You can’t have the Year of the Horse without horses![/p][p]With the release of this free Horse DLC, five new horse characters will be added to the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
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[p]Just like other characters, horse characters can visit the bathhouse as guests, be hired as staff.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And don’t forget to collect the letters from these free DLC characters![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]2. New Year Fortune Draw[/h2][p][/p][p]A new fortune-drawing machine will be added, allowing you to divine your fortune for the year ahead.[/p][p]As the owner of the bathhouse, you can spend Stars to draw fortunes in different categories. Depending on the fortune’s level (1–3), you’ll receive bonuses that apply to your bathhouse for a limited time.[/p][p] [/p]
  • [p]Wealth Fortune: Gold gain is increased for a limited time based on the fortune level.[/p]
  • [p]Wish Fulfillment Fortune: The chance to obtain Stars is increased for a limited time based on the fortune level.[/p]
  • [p]Charm Fortune: Franchise Points gain is increased for a limited time based on the fortune level.[/p]
  • [p]Relationship Fortune: Job Applications arrive more frequently for a limited time based on the fortune level.[/p]
  • [p]Career Fortune: All staff stats increase by 1 for a limited time based on the fortune level.[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Guests can also draw fortunes!
What wishes do the animal guests have for the new year, and what kind of fortunes will they receive?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]3. New Year Traditional Outfits & Decorations[/h2][p][/p][p]Traditional outfits and various decorations to wish for good fortune in the new year will be added.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Traditional outfits can be purchased using points earned from each stage, just like other Maltese outfits, and can be obtained via the Franchise Management Desk.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you always for the love and support you’ve shown our game.[/p][p] We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year, and we hope you’ll continue to enjoy the upcoming updates![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2][/h2]

[Update] v1.5 & Free Frog DLC

[h3]Hello![/h3][p]The 1.5 update, which includes the Christmas and winter content we introduced last week, along with the free Frog DLC, has been released today.[/p][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p]Below is a summary of the update details. For more information, please check the post above.[/p][p][/p][h2]Update Summary[/h2][h3]v1.5[/h3]
  • [p]A karaoke machine has been added, allowing you to create and share your own melodies.[/p]
  • [p]When the date on your device reaches December, Santa Claus will appear outside.[/p]
  • [p]Maltese outfits, staff hats, and various Christmas-themed decoration items have been added.[/p]
  • [p]New interior items, partitions, and decorations have been added.[/p][p][/p]
[h3]Free Frog DLC[/h3]
  • [p]A free character pack that adds five new frog characters.[/p]
  • [p]These frog characters can visit as customers or be hired as staff, and six new letters have also been added.[/p][p][/p]
[h3]Quality of Life[/h3]
  • [p]A new toggle has been added that allows you to see how objects occupy space and block paths.[/p][p][/p]
[h2]Thank you all for your support,[/h2][h2]and we wish you a wonderful end of the year![/h2][p][/p]

Winter Update Preview

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Hello everyone![/h3][p]To thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown us, we’ve prepared a variety of free winter updates.[/p][p]These updates will launch together with the Steam Winter Sale, which runs for about three weeks.
If you haven’t picked up the game yet—or want to recommend it to friends—this will be a great opportunity.[/p][p]Please check out the update details below![/p][hr][/hr][h2]1. Free DLC – 5 New Frog Characters[/h2][p][/p]
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[p][/p][p]Frogs who couldn’t fall into hibernation are now visiting the onsen!
With this new free Frog DLC, you can add five new frog characters to your game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Just like other characters, these frogs will visit the bathhouse as guests.
You can also hire them as staff or receive letters from them.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]2. Karaoke Machine[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Nothing says year-end like singing with friends and family!
A Karaoke Machine has been added to the “Arcade Items” category.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can edit notes to create your own songs, and whenever a guest uses the karaoke machine, they’ll sing a randomly selected song you’ve registered.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Created songs can be shared through a convenient text-based share function.
Try importing songs from other players or sharing your own with friends![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]3. Santa Claus[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Starting in December, Santa Claus will occasionally appear outside the onsen.
(The appearance timing follows your device’s date settings.)[/p][p]Santa will hand out gifts such as points for Maltese outfits or stars.
His little hat also hides a special secret—try clicking it when you get the chance![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]4. Christmas-Themed Items[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]A variety of items filled with winter and holiday spirit are being added.
Use new character costumes, interior items, and decorative objects to create a beautiful festive atmosphere for the end of the year.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]5. Additional Items[/h2][p]To show our gratitude for surpassing 2,000 reviews, we’ve added a variety of new items.[/p][p]You can now enjoy two winter-themed wallpapers and floorings, six partitions(that we previously couldn’t update), and two large wall decorations that bring out a cozy winter atmosphere.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
[/p][h2]Other Improvements[/h2][h3]QOL[/h3][p][/p][p]You no longer need to enter the object-moving mode just to check for blocked paths.
A new button has been added on the left side of the screen that lets you verify blocked tiles instantly.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Please take care not to catch a cold, and we hope you look forward to all the upcoming updates.[/p][h2]Thank you![/h2]

Thank you so much!

[p]Thanks to all the reviews you’ve left since launch and the many you wrote during the Steam Awards...[/p][h3]We’ve officially surpassed 2,000 reviews![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To show our appreciation for your support, we’re working hard to include plenty of new content in the upcoming winter update — such as a new facility with custom creation features and a variety of winter-themed items.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll continue listening to your feedback and aim to reflect your voices in future updates as well.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Thank you again! [/h3]