Maltese's Fluffy Onsen News

[p][/p][p]Hello! ːoguHeartː[/p][p]It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been almost 4 months since the release of Maltese’s Fluffy Onsen. Thanks to all of your love and support, the game has surpassed 100,000 downloads! 🎉[/p][p]As a token of our appreciation to our players, we’re planning to release a free character DLC and content update next week.[/p][p]In addition, Steam Trading Cards and Points Shop items will also be launching, and we’ll be holding a 20% discount to celebrate both the Publisher Sale and the upcoming Autumn Sale.[/p][p][/p][p]Please see the details below![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]1. Free DLC – 5 Bird Characters[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p][/p][p]Chubby, feathered friends with wings are coming to the onsen!
With the newly released free Bird DLC, you can add 5 new characters to your game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Bird characters such as Chick, Sparrow, and Long-tailed Tit will visit the bathhouse just like other characters. They can also be hired as staff members or send you letters.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]2. Arcade Facility Update[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ve added new amusement facilities and arcade machines, which were highly requested by the community. These arcade items can be found under a new category in the “Convenience Facilities” tab.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]3. Steam Trading Cards & Points Shop Items[/h3][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Steam Trading Cards and Points Shop items will be released.[/p][p]Steam Trading Cards are virtual cards that you can earn by playing the game.
Collect all 10 cards to upgrade your badge, and earn rewards such as Steam profile backgrounds and emoticons.[/p]

• [p]Example Reward – Profile Background[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Example Reward – Emoticon[/p][p][/p]

[p](Note: Steam Trading Cards and rewards do not affect in-game play in any way.)
For more details, please refer to the document below:
[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/tradingcards/Steam?l=english[/p][p][/p][p]Points Shop items can be purchased using Steam Points, which can be earned in various ways on Steam.
These items allow you to decorate your profile with images, frames, and backgrounds.[/p][p]
Here are some examples of items that will be added:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Example Item – Animated Sticker[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Example Item – Animated Profile Image[/p][p] [/p]
• [p]Example Item – Animated Profile Frame[/p][p] [/p][p][/p]

[p]Other items, such as animated profile backgrounds and mini backgrounds, will also be available—so please look forward to them![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We would like to once again thank all of you who continue to support us, and we hope this marks the beginning of a wonderful autumn for you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Thank you![/h2]

[h2]Bug Fixes & Visual Adjustments[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Black Goat could be unlocked without owning the Summer DLC and would not appear in the animal encyclopedia.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where bath bubbles would rise too high and be visible from other floors.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in the Water Park map where outdoor customers using tubes would appear below the water layer at certain times.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Convenience Features[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]When assigning staff to facilities, hovering over a staff member in the list will now display their name and the floor they are working on.[/p]
• [p]Starting funds in a new game will now increase depending on the unlock status of the City Hall letters.[/p]

[h2]System Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Added visual effects to the stage selection screen to make the Summer DLC category more noticeable when accessing the game for the first time after purchasing the Summer DLC.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where save slot points could not be loaded properly from the Franchise Management Desk.[/p]
• [p]Along with this fix, slot points now increase more reliably.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where guests would remain standing when entering the Luxury Private Spa.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the "Letters from the Heart" achievement would not unlock correctly.[/p]

[p]Hello![/p][p]As announced last week, today marks the release of Maltese's Fluffy Onsen's very first seasonal DLC, Summer Fever DLC![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The Summer Fever DLC includes 3 new stages, 7 new characters, and various new content and systems such as swimming pools — all designed to bring a fresh summer experience to the hot springs![/p][p][/p][p]For a detailed breakdown of what’s included in the DLC, please refer to our previous post linked below.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Alongside the DLC, several new systems and features have been added to the main game and are available regardless of whether you own the DLC — so be sure to check them out![/p][p][/p][p]New Facility Feature: You can now seat your staff on nearby chairs.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]New Staff Upgrade: When a staff member sits on a chair while idle, their movement speed temporarily increases.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The DLC is priced at $2.99, but if you’re interested in owning the full Maltese's Fluffy Onsen experience, we highly recommend our bundle!
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The bundle includes:[/p]

• [p]The main game[/p]
• [p]The BGM + item-packed Music DLC[/p]
• [p]And the brand-new Summer DLC[/p]

[p]—all available at 10% off as part of the Complete Bundle.
Even if you already own part of the content, you can always purchase the rest at a discounted price through this bundle.[/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, to celebrate the release of the Summer DLC, Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is joining the Steam China Next Fest![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]From July 23 to 29, the demo version will be available once again, so if you’re still deciding whether to buy the game, now is the perfect chance to give it a try.[/p][p][/p][p]A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.
We hope you enjoy the new content and look forward to bringing you even more fun in the future.[/p][p][/p][h3]Thank you! 💛[/h3]

[p]Hello everyone!
We hope you're all staying healthy and cool during this hot summer![/p][p]Following the release of our Music DLC two weeks ago, we’re excited to announce that the first seasonal DLC, packed with various content and new systems, will be released on July 23![/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Check out the refreshing summer-themed content coming your way![/p][p][/p][h2]🌴 New Stages[/h2][p][/p][p]Open new locations to welcome guests looking to escape the summer heat![/p]

• [p]Beach[/p]
• [p]Waterpark[/p]
• [p]Valley[/p]

[p]With the arrival of these new stages, you’ll discover:[/p]

• [p]18 new letters from the stage residents[/p]
• [p]21 new BGM tracks[/p]
• [p]And a variety of new decoration items for each location.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💦 New Feature: Pools[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Now you can build pools for your guests to float and relax in![/p][p]Unlike the existing baths that come in fixed sizes (small, medium, large), pools can be freely sized — within minimum and maximum limits.[/p][p]You can also decorate the pools with float tubes, water decorations, and more.[/p][p]Pools function just like baths, so guests will visit them whenever they want to take a refreshing dip.[/p][p][/p][h2]🐾 New Characters[/h2][p][/p][p]Seven new characters have been added![/p][p]The Siamese Cat and Welsh Corgi can be unlocked by progressing through the new DLC stages, while the unlock conditions for the others remain hidden. Discover them through gameplay![/p][h2][/h2][h2]✂️ New Facility: Hair Salon[/h2][p][/p][p]Give your guests a makeover at the hair salon![/p][p]Assign staff to run the salon, and choose from over 10 hairstyles to treat your customers.[/p][p][/p][h2]💧 New System: Thirst[/h2][p][/p][p]The new stages are located in hot environments, so guests and staff will get thirsty more quickly.[/p][p]Place water stations throughout your facility to keep everyone hydrated.[/p][p]If a staff member gets too thirsty, their stats will decrease.
If a guest gets thirsty, they’ll give less gold and fewer stars.[/p][p][/p][h2]🔧 Base Game Update[/h2][p]Alongside the Summer DLC, we’re also adding new features to the base game via a free update![/p][h2][/h2]

• [p]In the Staff Training Room, you can now unlock an upgrade that lets idle staff sit on nearby chairs. Depending on the upgrade level, sitting also temporarily boosts their movement speed.[/p]
• [p]A new facility is also being added that can force unassigned staff to sit, making it easier to place furniture without obstruction.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The launch price of the Summer Fever DLC is $2.99.[/p][p]To celebrate the launch of the summer DLC, both the main game and the DLC will be available at a 10% discount for two weeks. We appreciate your interest and support![/p][p][/p][p]* Additionally, the DLC does not require a separate installation — once the purchase is confirmed through your Steam account, it will automatically become available for use.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Please look forward to the Summer DLC launching next week! 🌞[/h2]