NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws News

[p]Hello everyone! We're excited to announce that the NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws trial is now available! 🎉 Download the free trial now and spend some focused and heartwarming time with Miino! [/p][p][/p][h2]🌟 The core gameplay that can be experienced in this Count trial version[/h2]

• [p]Headgear collection: 33 Common/Uncommon/Rare Headgear are available (280+ in the official version)[/p]
  • [p]Gift box drop probability:[/p]
    • [p]Common: 90.00%[/p]
    • [p]Uncommon: 9.51%[/p]
    • [p]Rare: 0.49%[/p]
  [p](The official version will add Epic, Legendary and other Headgear, the drops will change at that time, there will be free Epic Headgear during the Demo period, please pay attention to the announcement!)[/p]
• [p]Personalized dress-up: 8 types of cat skins, expressions and house/desktop decorative items (at least 8 of each type) Free mode: You can freely drag the cat to the task window or the edge of the screen[/p]

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• [p] Immersive atmosphere: 20+ light music & 10 white noise (the official version will be expanded to 39+ music & 36+ white noise)[/p]

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• [p]Efficiency tools: Basic Pomodoro, CatBus[/p]

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• [p]AFK Gift Box: While focusing on AFK, you can accumulate gift boxes and get constant surprises[/p]

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• [p]Online Study Room: Study with cats and help each other open gift boxes[/p]

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• [p]Piggy Bank: Automatically collects Gold Coins and Exp every minute, you can claim them at any time[/p]

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• [p]Achievements System: 22 Achievements systems are available, the official version will have more than 100[/p]

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• [p]Mini-games: Mini-games to improve concentration, with Meow Coins and Exp given away (full version opens leaderboards and more mini-games)[/p][p] [/p]

[h3]Special Note:[/h3]

• [p] Try out the Gold Coins and all Gold CoinPurchase items, levels, achievements, AFK time, and other data will all be carried over to the official version! [/p]
• [p]The Headgear in the demo version will not be carried over to the official version!! (Because from a mechanical point of view, the Steam inventory does not support this. Of course, there will be more Headgear waiting for players in the official version 🐱)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🔮 The official version will unlock more content[/h3]

• [p]280+ Headgear and HeadgearSynthesis​ system[/p]
• [p]400+ Skins, emoticons, houses and desktop decorations[/p]
• [p]51+ Music and 36+ White Noise[/p]
• [p]More weather effects, limited-time activities and mini-games[/p]
• [p]More complete collections, Achievements and growth mechanisms[/p]

[p][/p][p]I hope everyone will leave a message, we will implement your suggestions into the game! 🐱[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🙌 We need your feedback! [/h2]

• [p]The demo is just the beginning, and we're eager to hear from you all. Thank you to every player who's left a comment and supported us. It's your feedback and encouragement that keeps the team moving forward in our intense polish. We're constantly refining the gameplay and experience, with daily updates. Feel free to join us on official Discord, our QQ group, Bilibili, HeiHeiBox, and X to discuss your suggestions and chat about cats. We're all listening! [/p]

• [p]There's still a lot of room for improvement in the demo, so we hope you'll understand and offer us some suggestions. We value every feedback you give us. As a small, three-person independent game team, we'll do our best to make the game even better! [/p]

[p] 👉 Join us in the various discussion forums and help us make NoSlack Pets even better! [/p][p][/p][p]💖Don't forget to wishlist the game to get the latest news on the full release! [/p][p]📢 PlayTest is constantly updating. Follow us to keep up with every Count evolution, and there will also be mysterious surprises! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Version Notes: [/h2]

• [p]Currently, there are two versions of the game. The Playtest version is for everyone to test new features and may contain more undetectable bugs. We sometimes need your help in reporting bugs. The Demo version is a gateway for more players to experience our core gameplay. While it has less content, it's enough to experience the fun of the game. [/p]
• [p]If you would like to choose Playtest, click Apply and wait for approval before you can start testing. Testers who pass the Playtest review will be able to invite two additional friends to participate in the test. [/p]
• [p]There are no restrictions in the Demo version, and you can experience it at any time. No matter which version you choose, we will do our best to make the game better and bring you a better experience. [/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]❤️ A desktop pet game that really "accompanies you"[/h2][p]Heal yourself in the sound of keyboards, take a break from work and study, and make your life more relaxed, cute, and yourself. [/p][p]✨ Download the trial version and start your journey of concentration and companionship! [/p]

[h3]V1.0.9 (2025-8-31)[/h3][p]Hello everyone! Here comes a brand-new update packed with new features, optimizations, and bug fixes. Let’s take a look![/p][hr][/hr][h2]✨ New Features[/h2]

• [p]Added a complete Esports Room Scene with 27 items ✨[/p]

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• [p]Added 3 new device ornaments and 1 device lamp (thanks to community suggestions!).[/p]
• [p]Added 6 new headgears (also inspired by player feedback).[/p]
• [p]Expanded new player tutorials, covering:[/p]
  • [p]Basic operations[/p]
  • [p]Achievements & Daily Tasks[/p]
  • [p]Study Room, White Noise & Music[/p]
  • [p]Pool Party and more[/p]

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• [p]Added screenshot sharing (supports full-screen & desktop captures).[/p]

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[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Optimizations[/h2]

• [p]Study Room: auto rejoin after disconnection.[/p]
• [p]Improved error prompts when opening chests.[/p]
• [p]Better prompts in mini-mode when re-entering Study Room.[/p]
• [p]Improved duplicate purchase prompts for scene & device items.[/p]
• [p]Playtest & Demo players can now claim “Yarn Ball” headgear.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted sound effects across systems.[/p]
• [p]Refined tooltip display and tutorial text animations.[/p]
• [p]Polished piggy bank sound effects.[/p]
• [p]Cats no longer type when keyboard is unequipped.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed multi-monitor switching bug (thanks players ❤️).[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue with taskbar icon hidden when minimized.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Study Room showing “full” when only 1 slot left.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Catbus music requiring “next track” before playing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed White Noise timer not working in mini-mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed White Noise resuming automatically when mini-mode opened.[/p]
• [p]Fixed music not playing the next track automatically.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Study Room achievements not completing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Catbus right-click issue (cat not retracting).[/p]
• [p]Fixed free mode cats being “thrown” off-screen when on window edges.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]That’s all for this update! 🎉 As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us improve step by step. Keep sharing your thoughts, and don’t forget to add NoSlackPets: Lo-Fi Paws to your Wishlist if you haven’t already! 🐱💖[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you to every player reading this announcement!
To show our appreciation for all testers, during the Test period, simply go to \[Settings] – \[Activation Code] and enter: 【noslack pets】，[/p][p]You'll receive an Epic, limited-edition headgear item — Yarn Ball![/p][p][/p]

[p]"It's time to witness a miracle!"[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Epic, limited, and cat-favorite Perpetual Yarn Ball is now yours![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Bonus Coins via Activation Code In the Playtest version, enter coin a in Activity → Activation Code to receive 5,000 coins for faster content unlocking.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Developer's Note:[/h3][p]A huge thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and encouragement. Your support gives our team the motivation to keep improving, even during long hours of development! We are committed to bringing you more updates and better features.[/p][p]Join our test group and provide your valuable feedback. We appreciate every suggestion, and your opinions help shape the future of No Slack Pets! We are constantly updating the game with new content and improvements and will try to keep you updated weekly with all the changes.[/p][hr][/hr]

[p]Stay tuned for more exciting features, and thank you for being part of this journey with us! 🐾[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Join the Playtest?[/h3]

1. [p]Visit our Steam page[/p]
2. [p]Click the “Request Access” button, and then you can click “Play Now” to join the Playtest![/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Stay Updated?[/h3]

• [p]Discord link (Click to join, feel free to leave feedback! We’ll take it seriously and improve! you can see our updates on each new version)[/p]
• [p]Youtube (Watch gameplay videos and other related content)[/p]
• [p]x.com (Follow us for announcements and updates)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your support! We look forward to hearing your feedback! If you enjoy the game, please consider adding it to your wishlist and following the game! We truly appreciate it![/p]

[h3]V1.0.8 (2025-8-24)[/h3][p]Hello everyone! Here comes a brand-new update packed with new features, optimizations, and bug fixes. Let’s take a look![/p][hr][/hr][h2]✨ New Features[/h2][h3]📚 Study Room（Online）[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]You can now create or join an Online Study Room with your own custom name.[/p]
• [p]Study together with other players’ cats in real time.[/p]
• [p]When someone is busy studying and misses their headgear gift box, you can help them collect it—and they can help you too![/p]
• [p]Track your help history, climb the leaderboard, and enjoy short chat interactions while focusing.[/p]

[h3]🐖 Piggy Bank System[/h3][p][/p][p]
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• [p]Based on community feedback, we’ve reworked the coin/XP collection system.[/p]
• [p]Miino Cat will now automatically store coins and XP in a piggy bank instead of dropping them around the screen.[/p]
• [p]You can collect them anytime by clicking the piggy bank.[/p]
  • [p]Online Gain: +1 coin & +1 XP per minute while the game is running.[/p]
  • [p]Offline Gain: +1 coin & +1 XP per 5 minutes, even when the game is closed.[/p]
  • [p]Limit: The piggy bank stores up to 480 coins & 480 XP. Once full, it stops accumulating.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🔧 Optimizations[/h2]

• [p]Headgear Collection now displays when and how each item was obtained.[/p]

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• [p]Moved the Follow button to the main menu.[/p]
• [p]Disabled most floating tooltips on items for a cleaner interface.[/p]
• [p]Reset some scene decoration prompts for better clarity.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where achievement unlock items could be obtained for free under certain conditions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect achievement display.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where cats sitting on a window could get pushed off-screen when snapping the window to the top.[/p]
• [p]Fixed white noise settings being reset when switching to mini mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed flickering when moving the cat house to the edge of the screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed overlapping animations when entering via the Cat Bus after completing a Pomodoro in the Study Room.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with importing local music under certain conditions.[/p]
• [p]Fixed rooms not displaying correctly in rare cases.[/p]
• [p]Fixed abnormal white noise behavior when switching to the Cat Bus.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]That’s all for this update! 🎉 As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us improve step by step. Keep sharing your thoughts, and don’t forget to add NoSlackPets: Lo-Fi Paws to your Wishlist if you haven’t already! 🐱💖[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you to every player reading this announcement!
To show our appreciation for all testers, during the Test period, simply go to \[Settings] – \[Activation Code] and enter: 【noslack pets】，[/p][p]You'll receive an Epic, limited-edition headgear item — Yarn Ball![/p][p][/p]

[p]"It's time to witness a miracle!"[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Epic, limited, and cat-favorite Perpetual Yarn Ball is now yours![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Bonus Coins via Activation Code In the Playtest version, enter coin a in Activity → Activation Code to receive 5,000 coins for faster content unlocking.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Developer's Note:[/h3][p]A huge thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and encouragement. Your support gives our team the motivation to keep improving, even during long hours of development! We are committed to bringing you more updates and better features.[/p][p]Join our test group and provide your valuable feedback. We appreciate every suggestion, and your opinions help shape the future of No Slack Pets! We are constantly updating the game with new content and improvements and will try to keep you updated weekly with all the changes.[/p][hr][/hr]

[p]Stay tuned for more exciting features, and thank you for being part of this journey with us! 🐾[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Join the Playtest?[/h3]

1. [p]Visit our Steam page[/p]
2. [p]Click the “Request Access” button, and then you can click “Play Now” to join the Playtest![/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Stay Updated?[/h3]

• [p]Discord link (Click to join, feel free to leave feedback! We’ll take it seriously and improve! you can see our updates on each new version)[/p]
• [p]Youtube (Watch gameplay videos and other related content)[/p]
• [p]x.com (Follow us for announcements and updates)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your support! We look forward to hearing your feedback! If you enjoy the game, please consider adding it to your wishlist and following the game! We truly appreciate it![/p]

[h3]\[ NoSlack Pets:Lo-Fi paws ]Update V1.0.7 (2025-8-16)[/h3][hr][/hr][h2]New Features[/h2]

• [p]New Achievement System: 22 achievements + 54 hidden ones, with special rewards including 2 adorable cats, unique skins, and commemorative decorations.[/p]

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• [p]New Cat Skins: 8 skins added (2 of them unlocked via achievements 🐱).[/p]

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• [p]New Equipment & Decorations:[/p]
  • [p]1 new desk[/p]
  • [p]1 desktop decoration[/p]
  • [p]4 additional desktop decorations[/p]
  • [p]1 lamp[/p]
  • [p]1 scene decoration[/p]
  • [p]2 keyboards[/p]

[p](By the way, we’ve added a suffix to the game title — Lo-Fi Paws! Now, let soothing lofi music and the lovely miino cats accompany your desk. Thanks to every player who left us feedback — your suggestions for keyboards, decorations, desks, lamps, and cats are gradually being added into the game (>^ω^)[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Optimized F12 screenshot backgrounds (easier to share with friends and communities).[/p]

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• [p]Refined UI layering — Mini Mode windows now always stay on top.[/p]
• [p]Feedback page now supports save file upload.[/p]
• [p]Improved coin feedback when purchasing in the Market.[/p]
• [p]Pomodoro Timer now supports 3-digit input.[/p]
• [p]On dual-screen setups, cats and cat houses can now be dragged directly between monitors.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed issue where cats were not sitting when entering the Market page.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you to every player reading this announcement!
To show our appreciation for all testers, during the Test period, simply go to \[Settings] – \[Activation Code] and enter: 【noslack pets】，[/p][p]You'll receive an Epic, limited-edition headgear item — Yarn Ball![/p][p][/p]

[p]"It's time to witness a miracle!"[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Epic, limited, and cat-favorite Perpetual Yarn Ball is now yours![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Bonus Coins via Activation Code In the Playtest version, enter coin a in Activity → Activation Code to receive 5,000 coins for faster content unlocking.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Developer's Note:[/h3][p]A huge thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and encouragement. Your support gives our team the motivation to keep improving, even during long hours of development! We are committed to bringing you more updates and better features.[/p][p]Join our test group and provide your valuable feedback. We appreciate every suggestion, and your opinions help shape the future of No Slack Pets! We are constantly updating the game with new content and improvements and will try to keep you updated weekly with all the changes.[/p][hr][/hr]

[p]Stay tuned for more exciting features, and thank you for being part of this journey with us! 🐾[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Join the Playtest?[/h3]

1. [p]Visit our Steam page[/p]
2. [p]Click the “Request Access” button, and then you can click “Play Now” to join the Playtest![/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Stay Updated?[/h3]

• [p]Discord link (Click to join, feel free to leave feedback! We’ll take it seriously and improve! you can see our updates on each new version)[/p]
• [p]Youtube (Watch gameplay videos and other related content)[/p]
• [p]x.com (Follow us for announcements and updates)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your support! We look forward to hearing your feedback! If you enjoy the game, please consider adding it to your wishlist and following the game! We truly appreciate it![/p]

[h3]\[ NoSlack Pets ]Update v1.0.6 （in the last week）[/h3][hr][/hr][p]Thanks for your continued support! This week’s update brings many exciting new features and optimizations. Here’s what’s new:[/p][h2]📦 New Features[/h2]

• [p]New Desktop Equipment System You can now equip dedicated desktop devices — 8 desks, 12 keyboards, 4 lamps, and 20 decorations — to customize your setup like never before.[/p]

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• [p]Cat Bus Feature Easily store and access multiple mini-modes in one place. Now you can run the Pomodoro Timer, play background music, and run white noise at the same time without switching windows.[/p]

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• [p]New canopy (1), new lamp (1)[/p]
• [p]Bonus Coins via Activation Code In the Playtest version, enter  coin a  in Events → Activation Code to receive 5,000 coins for faster content unlocking. \[Insert image][/p]

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• [p]Decorations can now be flipped horizontally[/p]
• [p]Added more new player guidance/tutorials[/p]
• [p]Added animated facial expressions: 10 eyes, 10 mouths[/p]

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

• [p]UI Redesign for Function Menu The menu bar has been rebuilt for better accessibility and a cleaner look.[/p]

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• [p]Improved Cloud Save Logic — auto-save every 5 minutes for greater data safety, preventing AFK progress loss[/p]
• [p]Fixed clipping issues with some accessories[/p]
• [p]Adjusted “insufficient coins” sound effect[/p]
• [p]Added sound effect when purchasing items[/p]
• [p]Editing mode now automatically hides the cat by default[/p]
• [p]Added feedback button to the decorations and equipment list[/p]
• [p]Expanded Feedback Form in Settings → Feedback for more detailed suggestions and reports[/p]

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

• [p]Fixed issue where “launch on startup” did not work[/p]
• [p]Fixed skin switching not applying correctly when done quickly[/p]
• [p]Fixed background noise volume being altered when entering the market[/p]
• [p]Fixed rare overlapping frame issue in some scenes[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you to every player reading this announcement!
To show our appreciation for all testers, during the Test period, simply go to \[Settings] – \[Activation Code] and enter: 【noslack pets】，[/p][p]You'll receive an Epic, limited-edition headgear item — Yarn Ball![/p][p][/p]

[p]"It's time to witness a miracle!"[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Epic, limited, and cat-favorite Perpetual Yarn Ball is now yours![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Developer's Note:[/h3][p]A huge thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and encouragement. Your support gives our team the motivation to keep improving, even during long hours of development! We are committed to bringing you more updates and better features.[/p][p]Join our test group and provide your valuable feedback. We appreciate every suggestion, and your opinions help shape the future of No Slack Pets! We are constantly updating the game with new content and improvements and will try to keep you updated weekly with all the changes.[/p][hr][/hr]

[p]Stay tuned for more exciting features, and thank you for being part of this journey with us! 🐾[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Join the Playtest?[/h3]

1. [p]Visit our Steam page[/p]
2. [p]Click the “Request Access” button, and then you can click “Play Now” to join the Playtest![/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 How to Stay Updated?[/h3]

• [p]Discord link (Click to join, feel free to leave feedback! We’ll take it seriously and improve! you can see our updates on each new version)[/p]
• [p]Youtube (Watch gameplay videos and other related content)[/p]
• [p]x.com (Follow us for announcements and updates)[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you all for your support! We look forward to hearing your feedback! If you enjoy the game, please consider adding it to your wishlist and following the game! We truly appreciate it![/p]