NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws News

[h3]V1.0.13 Update (2025-09-26) This Week's Updates✨[/h3][p]Hello everyone! Another week has flown by, and Miino is here with fresh updates!
Some of these features are already available in the Playtest branch, while the Demo version allows preview but not yet full use. We update daily, but we publish patch notes weekly—so here’s what’s new this week! 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New Content[/h2][h3]🎁 Free Gift[/h3]

• [p]Halloween String Lights ×1
  How to claim: open Meow Code in-game and enter “halloween”.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🧪Synthesis[/h3]

• [p]Synthesis system overhauled for a clearer flow, better feedback, and snappier UX.[/p]

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• [p]New Synthesis Leaderboard — see what everyone crafted today![/p]

[h3]🎃 Halloween Room & Décor[/h3][p][/p][p]Mix and match the new Halloween set:[/p]

• [p]Room Frame ×1[/p]
• [p]Wall ×1[/p]
• [p]Window ×1[/p]
• [p]Props ×2[/p]
• [p]Wall Décor ×8[/p]
• [p]Floor Décor ×2[/p]
• [p]Lamp ×1[/p]

[h3]⚙️ New Feature[/h3]

• [p]Admin Mode (Settings): run the game as administrator.
  If your cat stops moving while playing AAA titles, try enabling this.[/p]

[h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Cat keyboard animation: holding a key no longer raises the paw.[/p]
• [p]Headgear Store: improved red-dot indicators and sorting.[/p]
• [p]Display: added 2:3 and 3:2 aspect-ratio support.[/p]
• [p]Mini-game 2048: score cap raised to 5,000,000.[/p]
• [p]Daily Tasks: after claiming a reward, automatically jumps to the next claimable page.[/p]
• [p]Quick Recover: if the cat disappears, click “Cat is missing” in the system tray to reset its position.[/p]

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed inconsistent cheek/ear materials when switching cat skins.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing timestamps on headgear purchased via the Steam Community Market (Inventory Service).[/p]
• [p]Fixed the achievement for crafting Rare or above headgear not completing immediately.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing materials in the Study Room and cats lingering on the desktop.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]✨ About the Gift[/h3]

• [p]🎁 Mid-Autumn Special Gift: Enter Meow Code → \[midautumn] to receive an exclusive Moon Lamp decoration![/p]

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• [p]The Moon Lamp is a festive decorative item specifically designed to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Placing it on your desk creates a warm and festive atmosphere. Once redeemed, it will stay in your collection permanently — an item that commemorates this special moment! Moreover, it will be retained in the official version.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your continued feedback and support! ❤️
We’re working hard to polish NoSlack Pets so every moment with Miino feels cozy, relaxing, and fun.[/p][p]👉 Play the Demo or apply for Playtest now on Steam:
https://s.team/a/3714370[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We Need Your Feedback![/h2][p]The Demo is just the beginning—we’re polishing gameplay and experience every day. Please share your thoughts in the forums[/p][p]Discord[/p][p]x[/p][p]or Bilibili, and help shape No Slack Pets! 💖[/p][p][/p][p]As a small 3-person indie team, every comment matters. Thanks to your support, we’ll keep improving and adding cozy surprises 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔮 Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]Demo Version: Offers core gameplay, stable experience.[/p]
• [p]Playtest Version: For testing new features, may be unstable. Approved testers can invite 2 friends.[/p]
• [p]Progress: Coins, purchases, achievements, and levels will carry into the full release.[/p]
• [p]Headgears: With the exception of limited-event headgears, Demo/Playtest headgerar drops will not carry over due to Steam inventory restrictions.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p]More test benefits and FAQs can be found here:[/p][p]Test benefits and FAQs[/p][p][/p][p]❤️ A desktop pet that truly stays with you.
Relax with the sound of typing, study breaks, and cozy company.
✨ Download the Demo now and begin your journey of focus & companionship![/p]

[h3]V1.0.12 (2025-9-19) This Week's Updates✨[/h3][p]Hello everyone! Another week has flown by, and Miino is here with fresh updates!
Some of these features are already available in the Playtest branch, while the Demo version allows preview but not yet full use. We update daily, but we publish patch notes weekly—so here’s what’s new this week! 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New Content[/h2]

• [p]Pool Party Upgrade: New claw machine gameplay for grabbing gift boxes.[/p]

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• [p]New Leaderboard: Pool Party now tracks coin rewards from gift boxes.[/p]
• [p]New Mini-Game: Classic 2048 puzzle added for casual fun.[/p]

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• [p]New Decorations: 53 new items, including 8 scene lamps, 1 canopy, 1 wall, 1 window, 15 desks, 4 props, 12 lights, 10 keyboards, and more.[/p]

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• [p]Expanded Tutorials: More onboarding for Achievements, Daily Tasks, Study Room, White Noise, Music, Pool Party, and more.[/p]
• [p]Screenshot Tool: Added full-screen and desktop screenshot sharing support.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]✨ About the Gift[/h3]

• [p]🎁 Mid-Autumn Special Gift: Enter Meow Code → \[midautumn] to receive an exclusive Moon Lamp decoration![/p]

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• [p]The Moon Lamp is a festive decorative item specifically designed to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Placing it on your desk creates a warm and festive atmosphere. Once redeemed, it will stay in your collection permanently — an item that commemorates this special moment! Moreover, it will be retained in the official version.[/p]

[h2][/h2][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Smarter screenshot capture (F12 now requires focus, with added close button).[/p]
• [p]Achievement timestamps now show correctly.[/p]
• [p]Improved “Boss Key” (F9 toggle on/off).[/p]
• [p]Enhanced headgear filter highlight.[/p]
• [p]UI/UX tweaks for white noise volume bar and exit behavior.[/p]
• [p]Better lighting for houses and devices.[/p]
• [p]New “Dual Screen” adjustments and smoother transitions.[/p]
• [p]Optimized saving and text animations.[/p]
• [p]Refined piggy bank sound effects.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed baseball cap headgear model issues.[/p]
• [p]Fixed menu UI scaling issue at 1.42× with auto-hide.[/p]
• [p]Fixed mislinked cat command menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed dragging/free mode quick-click issues.[/p]
• [p]Fixed decoration scaling click and persistence bugs.[/p]
• [p]Fixed hand clipping bug when no keyboard equipped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Study Room invite and mini-mode overlaps.[/p]
• [p]Fixed flashing bug when moving house to screen edge.[/p]
• [p]Fixed multiple white noise issues across mini-modes.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Pool Party claw UI overlap and avatar blocking bug.[/p]
• [p]Fixed achievement completion bug in Playtest (300 gift boxes).[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your continued feedback and support! ❤️
We’re working hard to polish NoSlack Pets so every moment with Miino feels cozy, relaxing, and fun.[/p][p]👉 Play the Demo or apply for Playtest now on Steam:
https://s.team/a/3714370[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We Need Your Feedback![/h2][p]The Demo is just the beginning—we’re polishing gameplay and experience every day. Please share your thoughts in the forums[/p][p]Discord[/p][p]x[/p][p]or Bilibili, and help shape No Slack Pets! 💖[/p][p][/p][p]As a small 3-person indie team, every comment matters. Thanks to your support, we’ll keep improving and adding cozy surprises 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔮 Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]Demo Version: Offers core gameplay, stable experience.[/p]
• [p]Playtest Version: For testing new features, may be unstable. Approved testers can invite 2 friends.[/p]
• [p]Progress: Coins, purchases, achievements, and levels will carry into the full release.[/p]
• [p]Headgears: With the exception of limited-event headgears, Demo/Playtest headgerar drops will not carry over due to Steam inventory restrictions.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p]More test benefits and FAQs can be found here:[/p][p]Test benefits and FAQs[/p][p][/p][p]❤️ A desktop pet that truly stays with you.
Relax with the sound of typing, study breaks, and cozy company.
✨ Download the Demo now and begin your journey of focus & companionship![/p]

[h3]V1.0.11 (2025-9-14) This Week's Updates✨[/h3][p]Hello everyone! Another week has flown by, and Miino is here with fresh updates!
Some of these features are already available in the Playtest branch, while the Demo version allows preview but not yet full use. We update daily, but we publish patch notes weekly—so here’s what’s new this week! 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New Content[/h2]

• [p]5 new cat skins[/p]
• [p]5 new house frames[/p]
• [p]5 new wall decorations[/p]
• [p]4 new floor decorations[/p]
• [p]10 new windows, 10 new floors, 10 new walls[/p]
• [p]4 new keyboards[/p]

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• [p]Headgear “Favorites”: mark your favorite headgear for easier access[/p]
• [p]Marketplace filters & sorting for headgear[/p]

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• [p]Music cleanup tool: remove missing music files from your playlist[/p]
• [p]Power-saving mode: lower FPS to save energy[/p]
• [p]Resizable furniture & cat-desk items: freely scale decorations[/p]

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• [p]Update reminder: red dot notification when a new version is available[/p]
• [p]New advanced tutorials in handbook style[/p]

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• [p]Study Room: chest sound toggle[/p]
• [p]Mini-mode (Pool Party & Study Room) now supports chat[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Optimizations[/h2]

• [p]New record notifications in minigames[/p]
• [p]Store scene & equipment UI improvements, added unequip button[/p]
• [p]White noise loops adjusted for smoother playback[/p]
• [p]Music player now blocks files over 512MB (prevents lag)[/p]
• [p]Avatar refresh issues fixed across multiple features[/p]
• [p]Boss Key moved to F9, also hides taskbar icon (can restore from system tray)[/p]
• [p]Press ESC to quickly close menus[/p]
• [p]Mini-mode bus status icons improved[/p]
• [p]Activation codes renamed to Cat Passwords[/p]
• [p]Study Room now shows cat & headgear info[/p]
• [p]Cat Password UI now has loading animation[/p]
• [p]Vertical monitor resolution support[/p]
• [p]Pomodoro Timer supports up to 99 rounds[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed possible “Not Responding” on exit[/p]
• [p]Fixed Cat Bus UI residue issue[/p]
• [p]Fixed bathroom carpet layering issue[/p]
• [p]Fixed game mode showing taskbar icon[/p]
• [p]Fixed Study Room avatars & names not loading[/p]
• [p]Fixed ranking list loading optimization[/p]
• [p]Improved multi-language translations[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your continued feedback and support! ❤️
We’re working hard to polish NoSlack Pets so every moment with Miino feels cozy, relaxing, and fun.[/p][p]👉 Play the Demo or apply for Playtest now on Steam:
https://s.team/a/3714370[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We Need Your Feedback![/h2][p]The Demo is just the beginning—we’re polishing gameplay and experience every day. Please share your thoughts in the forums[/p][p]Discord[/p][p]x[/p][p]or Bilibili, and help shape No Slack Pets! 💖[/p][p][/p][p]As a small 3-person indie team, every comment matters. Thanks to your support, we’ll keep improving and adding cozy surprises 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔮 Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]Demo Version: Offers core gameplay, stable experience.[/p]
• [p]Playtest Version: For testing new features, may be unstable. Approved testers can invite 2 friends.[/p]
• [p]Progress: Coins, purchases, achievements, and levels will carry into the full release.[/p]
• [p]Headgears: With the exception of limited-event headgears, Demo/Playtest headgerar drops will not carry over due to Steam inventory restrictions.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p]More test benefits and FAQs can be found here:[/p][p]Test benefits and FAQs[/p][p][/p][p]❤️ A desktop pet that truly stays with you.
Relax with the sound of typing, study breaks, and cozy company.
✨ Download the Demo now and begin your journey of focus & companionship![/p]

[h3] Thank you very much to every player who participated in the test. It is your recognition that gives us the motivation to keep improving the game. Now the Demo version has been made available for free. There are some questions that get asked frequently, so this time we’ll share both the perks and FAQ with everyone all at once. Wishing you all a wonderful time playing the game!🐱[/h3][p][/p][h3]Q: What’s the difference between Demo and Playtest? [/h3][p]A:[/p]

• [p]Demo = stable core gameplay, fewer features, free for everyone to try.[/p]
• [p]Playtest = test new features, may have more bugs, feedback is welcome! Approved Playtesters can also invite 2 friends to join.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: What’s the difference between Demo and Full release? [/h3][p]A:[/p]

• [p]Demo doesn’t include synthesis, ranking, or some customization.[/p]
• [p]Full version will have more modes, mini-games, to-do list, and 800+ items. (Demo currently has about 150+ headwear + decorations.)[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: How do I download the Demo? [/h3][p]A: Option 1:  Main store page  → click Download Demo. [/p][p]Option 2:  Demo store page  → click Install Demo.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: Will my progress carry over to the full release? [/h3][p]A: [/p][p]✅ Paw Coin, purchased items, achievements, levels, playtime → will carry over. [/p][p]❌ Headgears from test versions → won’t carry over (technical reason with Steam inventory).[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: What if I get an error when opening a gift box? [/h3][p]A: It’s usually a connection issue with Steam services. Wait 1 minute and try again. If the issue continues, check your Steam connection or try a VPN.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: How to earn Paw Coin?[/h3][p] A: Through piggy bank (auto every minute), daily tasks, Miino greetings, leveling up, mini-games, and achievements.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: How to earn EXP? [/h3][p]A: Also through piggy bank, daily tasks, Miino greetings, and mini-games.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: How to get headgear? [/h3][p]A: Every 30 min you’ll receive a gift box 🎁 with a random headgear. You can also get help from others in the Study Room to open boxes together (ownership doesn’t change).[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: What are the drop rates in test versions? [/h3][p]A:[/p]

• [p]Common: 90.00%[/p]
• [p]Rare: 9.51%[/p]
• [p]Super Rare: 0.49% (Epic & Legendary will be added in the full version!)[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Q: I can’t open the menu after choosing game mode, what to do? [/h3][p]A: Click the game window to focus, then press F4. Or right-click the game in your system tray → uncheck “Game Mode”.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Go to Settings → Activity → Meow Code 🐱 and enter the code:[/h3][p][/p][h2]🎀 Yarn Ball (Epic) [/h2][h2]Enter:  noslack pets [/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🐟 Canned Fish (Epic) [/h2][h2]Enter:  demo  (Demo only, not valid in Playtest)[/h2][p][/p][h2]🎲 Artifact Cube (Epic) [/h2][h2]Enter:  ArtifactSeeker  [/h2][h3](Valid if you own Artifact Seeker or Artifact Seeker: Rebirth)[/h3][h2][/h2][p][/p][h2]💰 5000 Paw Coin [/h2][h2]Enter:  coin a [/h2][p][/p][h2]🎀Heart rabbit ear hoop[/h2][h3]This head accessory is very special. You’ll see for yourself once you get into the game and experience it~🐱[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]👉 Each reward can only be claimed once per player.[/p][p]👉 Test rewards WILL carry over to full release. [/p][p]👉 More hidden rewards → check announcements![/p][p]👉 If there is no response after entering the code, please try again later or use Vpn (due to Steam service usage) .[/p]

[p]Hi everyone! This update brings brand new music, decorations, features, and plenty of optimizations, along with bug fixes to make time with Miino warmer and smoother 🐱✨ Many new headgears and furniture pieces come directly from your suggestions—thank you for inspiring us![/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New Content[/h2]

• [p]🎵 Music: 12 new classical tracks (performer credits in Settings → About)[/p]
• [p]📚 Study Room: Password room function, invite friends without distractions 🥰[/p]
• [p]📒 Notebook: New Tutorial & FAQ for newcomers[/p]

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• [p]🏠 Decor / Scenes[/p]
  • [p]1 new frame, 3 walls, 6 wall decors, 3 floors, 3 floor decors, 1 foreground, 1 lamp, 1 window[/p]
• [p]💻 Equipment: 4 new desks, 1 desk lamp, 7 decorations[/p]

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• [p]🎀 Headgear: 5 new headgears[/p]
• [p]🐾 Demo: Added Study Room Ticket system[/p]
• [p]⏳ Pomodoro: New beginner guide[/p]
• [p]🎮 Free Mode: New F6 hotkey for quick switching[/p]
• [p]⚙️ Settings: Cat scale, UI scale, toggle house & equipment (better 4K support)[/p]

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• [p]🚌 Cat Bus: New Bumper Car function for quick module switching[/p]

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• [p]🔄 System: “Restart and Update” feature for one-click updates[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⚡ Optimizations[/h2]

• [p]Leaderboard: Option to delete your own mini-game scores[/p]
• [p]UI & Interactions:[/p]
  • [p]New accounts won’t auto-pin by default[/p]
  • [p]Exit confirmation for Study Room/Pool mini-modes[/p]
  • [p]Window dragging disabled during mini-games[/p]
  • [p]Gift Boxes no longer require focus energy[/p]
  • [p]Warning when creating a room while already inside[/p]
  • [p]Shop shows total number of hats[/p]
• [p]Cat Bus:[/p]
  • [p]Remembers position between sessions[/p]
  • [p]Exit confirmation[/p]
  • [p]Reduced lag when starting White Noise[/p]
  • [p]Improved overlap handling in Free Mode[/p]
• [p]General Experience:[/p]
  • [p]Exit confirmation for Playtest/Demo versions[/p]
  • [p]Edge snapping support for Cat Bus & mini-mode[/p]
  • [p]Support for 5120x1440 resolution[/p]
  • [p]Fixed initial White Noise stutter in Cat Bus[/p]
  • [p]Fixed some missing Chinese character display[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed Cat Bus too long → could not drag from front[/p]
• [p]Fixed Miino’s paw clipping through desk[/p]
• [p]Fixed Playtest song favorites issue in Demo[/p]
• [p]Fixed Daily Task coin reward error[/p]
• [p]Fixed Pomodoro mini-mode timer not ending properly[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🙌 We Need Your Feedback![/h2][p]The Demo is just the beginning—we’re polishing gameplay and experience every day. Please share your thoughts in the forums, Discord, or Bilibili, and help shape No Slack Pets! 💖[/p][p]As a small 3-person indie team, every comment matters. Thanks to your support, we’ll keep improving and adding cozy surprises 🐾[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔮 Special Notes[/h2]

• [p]Demo Version: Offers core gameplay, stable experience.[/p]
• [p]Playtest Version: For testing new features, may be unstable. Approved testers can invite 2 friends.[/p]
• [p]Progress: Coins, purchases, achievements, and levels will carry into the full release.[/p]
• [p]Headgears: With the exception of limited-event headgears, Demo/Playtest headgerar drops will not carry over due to Steam inventory restrictions.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]❤️ A desktop pet that truly stays with you.
Relax with the sound of typing, study breaks, and cozy company.
✨ Download the Demo now and begin your journey of focus & companionship![/p]