NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws News

[p]We’re live! NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws launched at Nov 3, 18:00 PST (Nov 4, 02:00 UTC).[/p][p]
It’s a desktop-friendly cat companion that won’t get in your way—but will genuinely help you reach your goals.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Launch & Discount[/h2]

• [p]Launch discount: -15%, ends Nov 15, 18:00 PST (Nov 16, 02:00 UTC).[/p]
• [p]Pricing: final price is shown on your Steam store page (regional pricing applies).[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]What’s in the Full Release[/h2]

• [p]Decor & collection: unlock 600+ decorations (cat, cat-house, and cat desk) and 350+ headgears.[/p]
• [p]Drops & crafting: Epic-tier drops enabled, with higher-tier crafting.[/p]
• [p]Music & white noise: 51 lofi/classical/light tracks + 36 curated white-noise sounds.[/p]
• [p]Core features: custom Pomodoro settings and a more complete wallpaper mode.[/p]
• [p]Achievements & leaderboards: 77 in-game achievements plus leaderboards for white noise, crafting, and the gallery.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Demo Plan[/h2]

• [p]The Demo’s Halloween update is live.[/p]
• [p]The Demo will be fully retired on Nov 15, 18:00 PST (Nov 16, 02:00 UTC)—aligned with the discount end.[/p]
• [p]Before retirement, claim limited items via Meow Codes: \[Demo], \[noslackpet], \[strawberrycat].[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Data Inheritance[/h2]

• [p]✅ Inheritable: items from Meow Codes (e.g., strawberrycat). If they don’t auto-grant on first launch, re-enter the code in Meow Code or refresh after Steam sync.[/p]
• [p]🔁 Account-level data carries over: coins balance, non-headgear purchases made with coins, room décor, in-game achievement progress, and settings.[/p]
• [p]❌ Not inheritable: Playtest/Demo headgear (drops & crafted). Steam Inventory is AppID-isolated; cross-app transfers aren’t supported and we aim to keep progression fair.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Stability & Support[/h2][p]We’ll run rolling hotfixes for the first 48 hours, prioritizing stability (crashes, resolution, multi-monitor).
Thank you for your support—bring Miino home and enjoy calm focus, cozy breaks, and a gentler desk.[/p][p][/p][p]👉 Play now / Follow / Join the community[/p][p]Disord[/p]

[h2]V1.0.19 (2025-10-31) Weekly Update Summary[/h2][p]Hi friends! 🎃
Happy Halloween! Miino brings more festive props, new cat looks, and cute Headgear to make the end of October extra cozy.
One more big note: NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws will officially launch on Nov 3, 18:00 PST ✨
Thank you for all your support and feedback—we’re polishing hard for the full release. 🐾[/p][p][/p][h2]✨ New[/h2]

• [p]Device – Halloween props ×4[/p]
• [p]Device – Halloween desks ×4[/p]
• [p]Outdoor props ×12 (some unlock with the full release)[/p]
• [p]Cat breeds ×5 (some unlock with the full release)[/p]

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• [p]Headgear ×16 (can you picture Miino wearing them? 🐱)[/p]

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• [p]More Halloween scene decorations now available[/p]

[p][/p][h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Optimized asset loading/unloading → lower memory usage[/p]
• [p]Study Room mini-mode reconnect no longer forces full-screen[/p]
• [p]Exit prompt now includes a shortcut button to Announcements[/p]
• [p]Pressing ESC no longer closes the Feedback window[/p]
• [p]Refined eye types that shouldn’t blink (e.g., button eyes)[/p]
• [p]Added hover tooltips to Album tabs[/p]
• [p]Tuned prop collision bounds for easier placement[/p]
• [p]Credits now include QA and Localization QA[/p]
• [p]Clarified: Demo Headgear do not carry over to the full release[/p]
• [p]Success message when Cat House/Cat Desk thumbnails are generated[/p]
• [p]Synthesis options are now global (persist across sessions)[/p]

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed Wallpaper Mode display on Windows 11 dual-monitor setups[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect Polish language switching[/p]
• [p]Fixed over-bright material on Plunger in the Synthesis UI[/p]
• [p]Fixed cat menu floating to the top layer when entering Study Room in Wallpaper Mode[/p]
• [p]Fixed Headgear overlap in the Album[/p]
• [p]Fixed standing typing pose when resuming typing in Desktop Pet Mode[/p]
• [p]Fixed cats not sitting at the screen bottom in Wallpaper Mode[/p]
• [p]Fixed residual selection UI in Headgear Synthesis screen[/p]

[h2]🎁 Reminder[/h2][p]Only 3 days to go until the full release!
Thanks to everyone who joined the Demo and Playtest—we’ll keep refining so Miino can be even cuter, cozier, and more helpful at launch. 💖[/p][p][/p][h3]For details on data inheritance in the full release, please refer to this announcement:[/h3][h3]Full Release & Data Inheritance Notice[/h3][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We value your feedback![/h2]

• [p]The Demo and Playtest are just the beginning—we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for every message and all your support; it keeps our three-person indie team going through the intense polish cycle. We’re shipping daily updates but publish weekly patch notes.
  Please join our official communities (Discord/X/Bilibili/QQ ), share suggestions, chat about cats—we genuinely read everything![/p]
• [p]There’s still plenty to refine in the test builds; thank you for your patience and for helping us improve. We’ll do our best to make NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws the most soothing companion for study and life. 🐱💖[/p]

[p]👉 Come talk to us in the community and help make the game even better![/p][p]https://discord.gg/s4NtYPffV2[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]For test rewards & FAQ, please see the pinned announcement (includes multiple Meow Codes).[/p]

[p]Test Rewards and FAQ[/p][p][/p]

[h3]V1.0.18 (2025-10-26) Weekly Update Summary[/h3][p]
Hi friends! Halloween is almost here, and festive content is rolling out. Thanks to your amazing ideas, the Miino family now has more breeds and outfits—hope this adds a little extra fun to your spooky season! 🐱👻[/p][p][/p][h2]✨ New[/h2]

• [p]Halloween Cat Breeds ×4, Eyes ×5, Mouths ×5[/p]
• [p]Cat Outfits ×12 (thank you for all the suggestions!)[/p]

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• [p]Halloween Achievement (no time limit)[/p]
  • [p]Complete it to receive a full Halloween Cat Set[/p]

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• [p]Wallpaper Mode (Beta) — Use the game as a live wallpaper (especially great for Pool and Study Room). We’re testing this feature—feedback welcome![/p]

[h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Mini-game UI now remembers your zoom level[/p]
• [p]Smoother Desktop-Pet interaction animations[/p]
• [p]Pomodoro long break now supports 0 minutes (applies to Full & Playtest)[/p]
• [p]During Pool chat, the claw is no longer controlled[/p]
• [p]Cat Bus no longer loops the spin animation when minimized[/p]
• [p]Addressed cross-version headgear cache issues[/p]

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a reset issue caused by Synthesis filters[/p]
• [p]Fixed Pool list overflow[/p]
• [p]Fixed tablet & keyboard overlap[/p]
• [p]Fixed cats disappearing at the screen edge when dragging[/p]
• [p]Fixed Korean localization display issues[/p]
• [p]Fixed Share Code over-counting coins for owned items[/p]
• [p]Fixed outfits not unequipping correctly[/p]
• [p]Fixed leaving Preview without clearing the outfit selection[/p]

[p]One more Meow Code: Halloween (which allows you to get festive lights)[/p][p]Have a cozy, spooky Halloween—and keep the feedback coming. We’ll keep polishing so Miino can be the cutest companion on your desktop. 🐾✨[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We value your feedback![/h2]

• [p]The Demo and Playtest are just the beginning—we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for every message and all your support; it keeps our three-person indie team going through the intense polish cycle. We’re shipping daily updates but publish weekly patch notes.
  Please join our official communities (Discord/X/Bilibili/QQ ), share suggestions, chat about cats—we genuinely read everything![/p]
• [p]There’s still plenty to refine in the test builds; thank you for your patience and for helping us improve. We’ll do our best to make NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws the most soothing companion for study and life. 🐱💖[/p]

[p]👉 Come talk to us in the community and help make the game even better![/p][p]https://discord.gg/s4NtYPffV2[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]We currently have a Demo (core gameplay, relatively stable) and a Playtest branch (feature testing, less stable). Coins, coin purchases, items, achievements, and levels will carry over to the full release. However, Headgear from regular drops will not carry over, except for event-limited gifts.[/p]
• [p]For test rewards & FAQ, please see the pinned announcement (includes multiple Meow Codes).[/p]

[p]Test Rewards and FAQ[/p]

[p]Greetings! We’re excited to share that NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws, 18:00 PST / 02:00 UTC. Thank you to everyone who joined the Playtest and Demo—your feedback keeps making Miino’s world better and fuels our 3-person team.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]\[IMPORTANT] Data Inheritance & Demo Plan[/h2][p]1) Data Inheritance Rules [/p][p]✅ Inheritable:[/p]

• [p]Items from Meow Codes (e.g., strawberrycat): we’ll try to auto-grant them when you launch the full release. If they don’t show up immediately, please re-enter the code in the Meow Code menu, or refresh after Steam sync.[/p]
• [p]Account data: your coin balance, non-Headgear items purchased with coins (e.g., room decor), in-game achievement progress, leaderboard rankings, and settings will carry over.[/p]

[p]❌ Not Inheritable:[/p]

• [p]All Headgear from Playtest/Demo (including drops and crafted items). Reason: Steam Inventory is AppID-isolated; cross-app transfers aren’t supported and we aim to keep progression fair in the full release.[/p]

[p]2) Demo Update & Shutdown[/p]

• [p]🎃 Halloween Update: the Demo’s seasonal content (wallpaper mode, new cosmetics, holiday achievements) is live now.[/p]
• [p]👋 Demo Shutdown: the Demo will be fully retired on Nov 11, 18:00 PST / 02:00 UTC.[/p]
• [p]🎁 Friendly Reminder: if you haven’t claimed the limited-time Demo Headgear yet, please use the Meow Codes \[Demo] and \[strawberrycat] before retirement.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]\[Full Version Content Overview][/h2]

• [p]Decor & Collection: unlock all (hundreds of) cat decorations, cat house and cat desk decorations, plus more Headgear.[/p]
• [p]Drops & Crafting: enable Epic-tier Headgear drops and higher-tier crafting.[/p]
• [p]Music & White Noise: access 51 tracks (lofi/classical/light) and 36 curated white-noise sounds.[/p]
• [p]Core Features: custom Pomodoro settings and a complete wallpaper mode.[/p]
• [p]Achievements & Leaderboards: unlock 76 in-game achievements; leaderboards for white noise, crafting, and the gallery.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]\[Future Update Roadmap][/h2][p]Launch is just the beginning. Based on your feedback (priorities may adjust after release):[/p]

• [p]Regular themed decoration updates (e.g., Christmas) and new fun Headgear[/p]
• [p]Headgear Collection Sets (extra rewards on completion)[/p]
• [p]To-do List and Desktop Notes[/p]
• [p]More interactive cat gameplay and desktop-pet interactions[/p]
• [p]More music and white noise[/p]
• [p]Pomodoro statistics and related features[/p]
• [p]More achievements and mini-games[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]\[Our Commitment][/h2]

• [p]Rolling hotfixes in the first 48 hours, prioritizing stability (crashes, resolution, multi-monitor).[/p]
• [p]We’ll keep listening and taking good care of Miino with your feedback.[/p]

[p]We look forward to seeing you on Nov 3. Thank you for being with us—bring the adorable Miino home and enjoy focus, comfort, and calm.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]\[FAQ][/h2][p]Q: I see a “Steam error” when opening Gift Box. What can I do? A: Gift Box rely on the Steam Inventory/Community services. This error usually indicates an unstable connection to Steam.[/p]

• [p]Check: open the Steam Community Market from Headgear → Market in-game; if it doesn’t load, box opening will fail.[/p]
• [p]Retry: try again later, or use a more stable or locally appropriate routing solution for your region.[/p]
• [p]Wait: if many players report the same issue, it’s likely a temporary Steam-side incident; please wait for recovery.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Wishlist/Follow on Steam[/p][p]Join Discord[/p]

[p]Dear players,[/p][p]As the Steam Next Fest comes to a close, we want to express our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the Demo and Playtest. Your feedback and encouragement have provided us with immense motivation, and Miino and the entire development team are truly grateful for your support! Thanks to you, we continue to improve and optimize the game, and we are excited to present the final version to you in even better shape![/p][h3]V1.0.18 Update Details[/h3][p]This update not only introduces new features but also addresses many of the issues players have provided feedback on. Here’s what’s new:[/p][h2]🆕 New Features[/h2]

• [p]Digital Tablet Mode for Cats: A smoother experience for drawing and interaction with the game.[/p]

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• [p]6 New Headgears: Includes 4 Legendary headgears — thank you to all the players who shared their suggestions![/p]

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• [p]Study Room & Pool Party: You can now view chat logs, making it easier to see all interactions.[/p]
• [p]Create Friend-Only Rooms in Study Room: Create private rooms where only friends can join.[/p]
• [p]12 New Scene Decorations: Some decorations will be unlocked in the full version, but you can try them early![/p]

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• [p]Mini-game Right-Click Zoom: You can now zoom out the mini-game interface to a much smaller size for easier operation.[/p]
• [p]Achievement Auto-Claim Feature: Achievements will now automatically be claimed after completing tasks, saving time.[/p]
• [p]Study Room Clean Mode: Hide UI for a more immersive and focused learning experience.[/p]

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• [p]Pool Party Immersion Mode: Hide UI to enjoy an immersive pool party experience.[/p]

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• [p]White Noise Clean Mode: Optimized white noise experience with UI hidden for better relaxation.[/p]

[h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Gift Box Position Adjustment: Adjusted the gift box position so it no longer blocks the cat.[/p]
• [p]Taskbar Snap Optimization: More precise snapping for the taskbar, reducing accidental clicks.[/p]
• [p]Music List Sorting Adjustment: More rational sorting for an improved user experience.[/p]
• [p]Digital Tablet Issue with Dual Screens: Fixed issues with using a digital tablet on dual screens.[/p]
• [p]Scene Decoration & Floor Item Layer Adjustment: Improved layering of decorations and floor items for better display.[/p]

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a bug with Meow Code items not giving coins correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where the cat’s hand position was incorrect when pressing the left ALT key.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where the left and right arrows were missing when claiming Daily Tasks.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the mix-up between "Discovered" and "Owned" tags in the album.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where adjusting volume in White Noise mini-mode caused the entire window to move.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where scene decorations couldn’t be dragged when placed at the far left.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where the cat would be dragged into the UI when interacting with the window.[/p]

[h3]📝 Data Inheritance Details[/h3][p]We’d like to clarify the data inheritance situation as we move towards the full version:[/p]

• [p]Meow Code Items: Any items obtained through Meow Code (such as the Strawberry Cat headgear, decorations, etc.) will carry over to the full version![/p]
• [p]Demo and Playtest Headgear Data: Headgear data (including those from idle drops and synthesis) in Playtest and Demo versions will not transfer and cannot be inherited in the full version.[/p]
  • [p]This is due to Steam Community Market rules that prevent items from being shared between different Apps.[/p]
• [p]Other Game Data: All other game data (such as Cat Coins, Cat Coin purchases, achievements, playtime, house decorations, etc.) will carry over to the full version.[/p]

[h3]🙏 Thank You for Your Support and Feedback[/h3][p]We are incredibly grateful to every player who participated in the Demo and Playtest, provided feedback, and offered suggestions! Your support keeps us motivated to continually improve and refine the game. After Next Fest ends, we will continue working on enhancing the game’s quality and experience and will announce the full version release date when it’s ready.[/p][p]Thank you once again for your support, and Miino and our whole team look forward to sharing more fun moments with you in the future! 🐾[/p][p]We can’t wait to meet you in the full version![/p][h2]🙌 We value your feedback![/h2]

• [p]The Demo and Playtest are just the beginning—we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for every message and all your support; it keeps our three-person indie team going through the intense polish cycle. We’re shipping daily updates but publish weekly patch notes. Please join our official communities (Discord/X/Bilibili/QQ ), share suggestions, chat about cats—we genuinely read everything![/p]
• [p]There’s still plenty to refine in the test builds; thank you for your patience and for helping us improve. We’ll do our best to make NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws the most soothing companion for study and life. 🐱💖[/p]

[p]👉 Come talk to us in the community and help make the game even better![/p][p][/p][p]https://discord.gg/s4NtYPffV2[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]We currently have a Demo (core gameplay, relatively stable) and a Playtest branch (feature testing, less stable). Coins, coin purchases, items, achievements, and levels will carry over to the full release. However, Headgear from regular drops will not carry over, except for event-limited gifts.[/p]
• [p]For test rewards & FAQ, please see the pinned announcement (includes multiple Meow Codes).[/p]

[p]Test Rewards and FAQ[/p]