Maltese's Fluffy Onsen News

[p]Hello! ːoguHeartː[/p][p]We are currently preparing a winter-themed update that will be released this December.
We also wanted to let you know that nominations for the Steam Awards 2025 are open from today until December 1st![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Maltese's Fluffy Onsen was created with the hope that players could enjoy a warm, cozy break in a little bathhouse filled with adorable animal guests.
Since the game’s launch in May, we’ve released a summer DLC as well as various free updates to improve convenience and respond to your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If our desktop onsen with the Maltese has brought you warmth and comfort, we would be truly grateful for your nomination in the Steam Awards.[/p][p]We will continue to update the game so you can keep building your own cute and relaxing bathhouse.[/p][p][/p][h3]Thank you![/h3]

[p]Hello, ːsteamhappyː[/p][p]The Steam Animal Fest has officially started today! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As previously announced, we’re celebrating the event with a 20% discount on the main game and 10% off all DLCs.
If you’ve been considering getting the main game or any of the DLCs, now’s the perfect chance to grab them at a lower price![/p][p]Additionally, last week we released an update that automatically fixes the black screen issue which previously required players to manually adjust their game executable options.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]
If you found the manual fix difficult or hadn’t applied it yet, the issue should now be resolved automatically.
However, if the black screen problem still persists, please don’t hesitate to let us know via Discord or in the comments.[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, with winter just around the corner, we’re preparing another free update!
We can’t share all the details just yet, but here’s a small hint about what’s coming… ❄️[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you as always for your support![/p]

[p]Hello, ːoguHeartː[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From November 10 at 10 AM PST to November 17 at 10 AM PST,
the Steam Animal Fest will be taking place, celebrating games featuring our beloved animal friends![/p][p][/p][p]Of course, our game — where you can meet countless adorable animal guests — will be part of the event as well. During the festival, the main game will be 20% off, and all DLCs will be 10% off.[/p][p][/p][p]As mentioned in our previous news post, we’ve also implemented an update that automatically applies the fix for the black screen issue, so you no longer need to adjust any settings manually.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p] If you still experience the same issue after the update, please feel free to reach out to us anytime via Discord or in the comments.[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, we’ll be sharing a special winter-themed announcement on the day the Steam Animal Fest begins — so stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you![/p]

[p]Hello! ːoguHeartː[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Since earlier this year, we’ve received reports from some users that on Windows 11 their screen (outside of the game) becomes black when running our game.[/p][p]Here is our analysis so far:[/p]

• [p]The issue occurs only on Windows OS, particularly on Windows 11.[/p]
• [p]At the moment the game launches, if you press Alt + Tab (or otherwise shift focus from the game to another program or the desktop), the Windows feature that makes non-game windows transparent appears to fail.[/p]
• [p]We found that this phenomenon is recorded per executable file (.exe) in the device’s registry, and so it continues to occur each time the game is launched.[/p]

[p]The workaround we shared earlier was to go into the executable file’s Properties → Compatibility tab and check “Disable full-screen optimisations”.[/p][p][/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/3404470/discussions/0/591782690121062763/[/p][p][/p][p]However, some users experienced the black screen but either did not find our spread workaround, or had difficulty locating the option. Therefore, we have created a patch to automatically apply this compatibility setting in the build.[/p][p]Now, when you run the game, the manual step of changing the compatibility tab setting will be performed automatically.[/p][p]That said, there are still cases where even the compatibility-tab change does not resolve the black screen. From the data we’ve collected so far, we believe the potential causes include:[/p]

• [p]A conflict with external programs that change the OS UI design (e.g., transparency effects like those from MicaForEveryone)[/p]
• [p]Use of an AMD graphics card in the device[/p]

[p]Since our game is designed for users to play while doing other tasks on their computer, we understand that those experiencing the black screen issue must have faced significant inconvenience. We are committed to continuing support and working to resolve this issue in the safest and most complete way possible.[/p][p][/p][p]If you experience the issue after this update, please report via our Discord or in the comments with your device conditions and situation. That data will be a great help in identifying the root cause.[/p][p]Thank you.[/p]

[h2]Hello![/h2][p][/p][p]The v1.4 Update and the Free Bird DLC we introduced last week have been released today![/p][p]In addition, Steam Trading Cards and Points Shop items are now available—please check them out![/p][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Update Summary[/h3]

• [p]v1.4
  8 new amusement facilities have been added for guests to enjoy.[/p]

• [p]Free Bird DLC
  - A free downloadable character pack that adds 5 new bird characters.
  - These new bird characters can visit as guests or be hired as staff, and 6 new letters have also been added.[/p]

• [p]Steam Trading Cards & Points Shop
  - Trading cards and reward items are now available, which can be earned by playing the game.
  - New Points Shop items have been added as well, which can be purchased with Steam Points to decorate your profile.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Thank you![/h2]