Bside: Desktop Mate News

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve got something exciting to share: Bside is officially stepping into Early Access![/p][p][/p][p]⏰ Server update time: October 27, 8:00 – 9:00 PM PT / October 27, 11:00 PM – October 28, 00:00 AM EDT[/p][p][/p][p]The game’s already been alive and kicking for a while now (thanks to everyone who’s been hanging out, testing, and sharing feedback 🫶), and we’re finally ready to open things up a bit more! Bside has always been built with the community at its heart. Early Access marks just the first step of a much longer journey. We’ll keep growing, experimenting, and evolving together with all of you along the way![/p][p][/p][p]🎃We’re also bringing Halloween vibes in this update, from the start screen to tons of stylish new outfits. You’ll find lots of gorgeous Halloween-inspired fashion items, including three premium outfit sets. Whether you’re going for something cute, cool, or just pure chaos, your Biibit’s got options. Early Access also means Bside now officially supports paid content, which helps us keep the world growing and add even more fun things in the future.[/p][p][/p][p]And if you’ve got ideas about what Bside should grow into next, come hang out with us on Discord. We’d love to hear your thoughts, see your fits, and build together 💕[/p][p][/p][p]👻Don’t forget to wishlist Bside if you haven’t already! See you (and your best-dressed Biibit) in Early Access soon[/p][p][/p][p]Bside Dev Team[/p]

[p]Hey everyone! This update’s all about smoothing things out and polishing the small stuff. Here’s what’s new.[/p]

• [p]💬 Better chat vibes: Chats now sort by recent messages, layouts are cleaner, and there’s a new “PROFILE” button, so you can check someone’s profile right from your chat. You can also copy messages now, both from friends and Biibits.[/p]

• [p]🎂 Bio updates: Birthdays can now be edited once a year, and the tag selection panel got a fresh new look with more tags to express your Biibit’s vibe.[/p]

• [p]🐾 Biibits behave better: Fixed an issue where they sometimes wandered off-screen. Their relationship growth also feels more natural, slower and smoother, just like real friendships.[/p]

• [p]🛍️ Store & Appearance updates: After buying something, you’ll now stay where you were instead of bouncing back to the top. The Avatar section in Appearance is now more noticeable.[/p]

• [p]💭 Moments improvements: Moments now load in reverse order for a smoother browsing experience, no more flicker or flashing when scrolling through updates. The “dislike” icon also got simplified: it now just toggles on/off (no more numbers).[/p]

• [p]✨ Other small improvements: Biibits will now auto-greet new friends, and overall keyboard shortcuts are now better tuned for PC, making everything feel a bit smoother.[/p]

[p]Last but not least, Next Fest is just around the corner! Bring your friends and discover Bside together! See you and your Biibit in-game!💖[/p][p]Bside Dev Team[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🌟 Bside is joining Steam Next Fest![/h2][p]Hey everyone! We’re super excited to share that Bside will be part of Steam Next Fest: October 2025 Edition, running from October 13 at 10 AM PT to October 20 at 10 AM PT![/p][p]If you haven’t checked it out yet, this is the perfect time to dive into Bside, explore the world of Biibits, see what’s new in the latest update, and share your cozy moments with the community 💫[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Server Maintenance[/h2][p]To get everything ready for the festival, we’ll have a short maintenance window:[/p]

• [p]PDT: Oct 12, 9 PM – 10 PM[/p]
• [p]EDT: Oct 13, 12 AM – 1 AM[/p]

[p]After the downtime, we’ll roll out a small update with some quality-of-life tweaks, polishing the chat system, refreshing Biibit Bio and Moments, and a few minor improvements.[/p][p][/p][h2]🎈 Join the Fun on Discord![/h2][p]We’ll also be hosting some community events on Discord during the festival, like Biibit photo sharing, fun prompts, and small giveaways.[/p][p]Come hang out, show off your Biibit, and celebrate Bside’s Steam Next Fest with us in → https://discord.gg/bsidecommunity💕[/p][p][/p][p]Bside Dev Team[/p]

[p]Hi Bsiders,[/p][p]A few players have reported that their Biibit desktop pets sometimes appear glitched, like part of their body not showing up correctly. No worries though, it’s super easy to fix.[/p][p]👉 Just right-click the Bside pet icon (the yellow bunny head in your bottom-right tray) and select Repair Resolution.[/p][p] [/p][p]This will quickly restart the pet and fix the issue.[/p][p]If you run into any other problems, please let us know on Discord or here on Steam so we can help.[/p][p]Thanks for your patience, and enjoy hanging out with your Biibit! 💫[/p][p]Team Bside[/p]

[h3]Major Updates[/h3]

1. [p]Memory system upgrade Biibit remembers more. You’ll notice more Space-related events surfacing in Feeds.[/p]
2. [p]Store revamp with try-on Preview outfits on your Biibit before purchasing.[/p]
3. [p]New B-Profile, one hub for everything about your Biibit[/p]
   1. [p]Journal[/p]
      • [p]Feeds (upgraded from Moments): Likes → Send Flowers; your Biibit’s profile now shows total flowers received.[/p]
      • [p]Favorites: save posts you love and browse them in a dedicated tab.[/p]
      • [p]Share: save & share your favorite posts.[/p]
      • [p]Captures: an album to keep key moments (up to 42 images) when your relationship levels up, you change outfits, or you share a post.[/p]
   2. [p]MindScape A tangible view of your Biibit’s inner state; track growth over time.[/p]
   3. [p]Bios Rebuilt info card with a visual refresh; you can now set your Biibit’s birthday.[/p]
4. [p]Exit Summary When you leave a Space, a new panel shows the stat changes from that session.[/p]
5. [p]Redeem Codes New entry: Home → Settings → Redeem Code.[/p]

[h3]Optimizations & Debug[/h3]

• [p]Reworked onboarding for a more immersive character-creation flow.[/p]
• [p]Clearer, more celebratory level-up feedback.[/p]
• [p]Player and Settings screens received UI visual updates.[/p]

[h3]Other Content[/h3]

• [p]Store refresh: more coin-based items are now available, including two community-designed outfits (contest prizes).[/p]

[p]Go-live time: Sept 19, 06:00 AM EDT[/p][p]We’d love your feedback Drop thoughts and share your Feeds, Captures, and new looks on our Discord.[/p][p]Thanks for playing. See you (and your Biibit) in-game! 💫[/p][p]Bside Dev Team[/p]