NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws News

[p]Hi friends! This week’s update may look short on paper, but it actually took quite a bit of time and effort. To make Miino feel more alive, we spent over a week doing a major upgrade pass on Desktop Pet Mode. Miino should now feel much more playful and expressive on your desktop.[/p][p]Of course, this still isn’t the “final form” of Desktop Pet Mode. In the coming updates, we’ll keep tuning Miino’s behavior based on your feedback and make this mode even more fun. If you have thoughts or ideas, feel free to share them with us on social media or through the in-game feedback channels.[/p][p]Now, let’s take a look at what’s changed for Miino this time:[/p][p][/p][h2]V1.0.24 (2025-11-25) Patch Notes[/h2][p]Thank you for supporting NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws! This update introduces a brand-new Desktop Pet Mode, new behavior states, and a playful new interaction — the Cat Teaser Wand.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 New[/h2][h3]• New Desktop Pet Mode[/h3][p]A brand-new mode where Miino becomes a true desktop companion, with new behaviors and interactions designed for your workspace.[/p][p][/p][h3]• New Cat Teaser Wand[/h3][p]You can now play with Miino directly on your desktop using the Cat Teaser Wand.
Move your mouse around freely — Miino will happily chase after the wand.[/p][p][/p][h3]• New Behavior States[/h3]

• [p]Playful Mode：Miino becomes lively, active, curious, and full of cute energy.[/p]
• [p]Calm Mode：Miino stays quiet, peaceful, and sometimes even dozes off.[/p]

[h3]• Shake-to-Dizzy Animation[/h3][p]If Miino is shaken rapidly, a special dizzy reaction animation will appear.[/p][p][/p][p](How to trigger it? Try grabbing Miino and giving a playful shake!)[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the mouse scroll wheel affected scale in the Market screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a problem where auto-start on boot sometimes failed to launch the game.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where clicking Miino in Wallpaper Mode caused sticking in Desktop Pet Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed incorrect hand positioning when taking photos in Desktop Pet Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where switching from Windowed Mode via shortcut incorrectly entered Companion Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed squirrel headgear material appearing too dark in Free Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed clothing not staying at constant brightness in Desktop Pet Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed layer ordering issues after flipping windows in decoration mode.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]What’s coming next[/h2]

• [p]In the coming days, we’ll continue refining Desktop Pet Mode to make Miino even more lively, expressive, and fun to interact with on your desktop.[/p]
• [p]After that, we’ll begin developing the To-Do List system, and prepare hot-spring and Christmas-themed decorations.[/p]
• [p]Next, we’ll work on mouse-mapping features.[/p]
• [p]Further down the line, we’re planning new mini-games and light social features where you can interact with more cats.[/p]

[p]We hope you’ll enjoy what’s coming 🐱[/p][p][/p][p]Discord[/p]

[p]Dear Meow Friends,[/p][p]Hi everyone! Today marks the second week since NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws launched, and our launch discount has now ended. Thank you so much for all your support and the huge amount of feedback and suggestions. Even though the Demo build and the launch discount have wrapped up, our updates are not stopping any time soon. Let’s take a look at what Miino is bringing in this update.[/p][h3]V1.0.23 (2025-11-21)[/h3][h2]New[/h2]

• [p]New Miino gaze-follow feature: Miino’s eyes now follow your mouse cursor.[/p]

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• [p]Local Music: added folder import and a one-tap “clear all imported music” option.[/p]

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• [p]Pomodoro Timer: added cumulative focus time and today’s focus time stats.[/p]

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• [p]New Collection screenshot sharing feature.[/p]

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• [p]Added Korean translation & proofreading credits in the thanks list.[/p]

[h2]Improvements[/h2]

• [p]The Market and Synthesis screens now support jumping to each other.[/p]
• [p]Added a reminder the first time you have headgear that can be synthesized.[/p]
• [p]Improved the skirt model.[/p]
• [p]Headgear details now show the drop rate for that rarity tier.[/p]
• [p]House windows now support scaling.[/p]
• [p]Decorations now support scaling with the mouse wheel.[/p]
• [p]Buying a decoration no longer auto-equips it.[/p]
• [p]Pomodoro page-turn sound can now be toggled on/off in Settings.[/p]
• [p]Local screenshot storage limit adjusted to 10 images.[/p]
• [p]Gift-box opening screen now has a checkbox to disable the opening animation.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where switching screens in windowed mode could force the game into fullscreen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where you couldn’t see your own avatar in the Pool.[/p]
• [p]Fixed UI remnants of the player-count display in Pool mini-mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where, after a failed synthesis, items could remain stuck and couldn’t be synthesized again.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where switching headgear in the headgear screen might not actually equip it.[/p]
• [p]Fixed skirts and pants overlapping.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a clipping issue in the 2048 mini-game when taking screenshots.[/p]
• [p]Fixed notification dots remaining after resetting daily quests.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where fullscreen/windowed mode could cause the taskbar to shrink abnormally.[/p]
• [p]Fixed UI glitches when switching tabs in Pomodoro mini-mode.[/p]

[h2]It’s time to talk about what’s coming next[/h2]

• [p]In the coming weeks, we’ll start upgrading Desktop Pet Mode to make Miino more lively and fun on your desktop.[/p]
• [p]After that, we’ll begin developing the To-Do List system, and prepare hot-spring and Christmas-themed decorations.[/p]
• [p]Next, we’ll work on mouse-mapping features.[/p]
• [p]Further down the line, we’re planning new mini-games and light social features where you can interact with more cats.[/p]

[p]We hope you’ll enjoy what’s coming 🐱[/p]

[p]Dear friends 🐾
Thank you for supporting NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws! With the full release live and stable, we’re reaching a couple of important milestones this week:[/p]

• [p]🎮 Demo retires: Nov 15, 18:00 PST (Nov 16, 02:00 UTC)[/p]
• [p]💰 Launch discount (-15%) ends: Nov 15, 18:00 PST (same time)[/p]

[p]If you haven’t tried the Demo or picked up the full release, these are the final hours![/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎁 Demo Sunset Details[/h2]

• [p]Time: Nov 15, 18:00 PST (Nov 16, 02:00 UTC)[/p]
• [p]Note: Demo inventory items will be removed at the same time[/p]
• [p]Before it retires, you can still redeem limited items via Meow Codes:
  [c]Demo[/c] / [c]noslackpet[/c] / [c]strawberrycat[/c][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🆕 V1.0.22 Update (2025-11-13)[/h2][h3]✨ New[/h3]

• [p]Windowed Mode[/p]

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• [p]Study Room: Three-seat (3-player) desk[/p]

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• [p]Invite Codes for Study Room rooms[/p]
• [p]18 new clothes/outfits[/p]

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• [p]Screenshot Share: added “Open Folder” button[/p]
• [p]New hotkey: “Cat is missing” (quick recover)[/p]

[h3]⚙️ Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Study Room list scrollbar color adjusted[/p]
• [p]Study Room room list display refined[/p]
• [p]Clearer prompts for invalid invite codes[/p]
• [p]General stability and UX polishing[/p]

[h3]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Windows 11 compatibility: fixed “black background” issue[/p]
• [p]Fixed Daily Tasks “reset” creating duplicate tasks after restart[/p]
• [p]Fixed ESC closing the Study Room list while in Create screen[/p]
• [p]Fixed rare Gift Box events miscounting as Synthesis achievements[/p]
• [p]Fixed sticky drag when moving the cat[/p]
• [p]Fixed crash when entering Study Room with Squirrel headgear equipped[/p]
• [p]Fixed cases where headgear did not display inside Study Room[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎄 What’s Coming (tentative)[/h2]

• [p]Christmas limited theme & décor[/p]
• [p]To-do List and Desktop Notes[/p]
• [p]More desktop interactions & mini-games[/p]
• [p]Expanded cat breeds, cat-house/desk décor, and rare headgear[/p]
• [p]Light social interactions with other cats[/p]
• [p]More music and white noise updates[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]💖 Thank You (and a small ask)[/h2][p]Your feedback through Demo and Playtest shaped Miino’s world—thank you!
If you enjoy the game, please leave or update a Steam review; it helps more players discover us and is the biggest support for our tiny 3-person team. 🐱💛[/p][p]📅 Full Release: Nov 3, 18:00 PST
⏳ Launch Discount (-15%) ends: Nov 15, 18:00 PST
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[p]Today’s Windows 11 update may cause some players to see a black screen while the cat still appears when launching the game. We’re urgently working on an automatic compatibility update; meanwhile, please try this temporary fix:[/p][h2]Temporary Workaround[/h2]

1. [p]In your Steam Library, right-click NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws → Manage → Browse local files to open the install folder.[/p]
2. [p]Locate noslackpets.exe → right-click → Properties → open the Compatibility tab.[/p]
3. [p]Check “Disable fullscreen optimizations”.[/p]
4. [p]Click Apply → OK, then restart the game.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Ongoing Support[/h2][p]We’ll ship an automatic compatibility update as soon as it’s ready. [/p]

[p]Thanks for the support! This update focuses on Market UX, Desktop Pet immersion, and stability, plus a small wave of new cosmetics.[/p][h2]🆕 New[/h2]

• [p]Market Cart (batch add & checkout for smoother shopping)[/p]
• [p]Cosmetics: Eyes ×3, Mouths ×2, Wall decor ×5[/p]

[h2]⚙️ Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Gift Box reliability: reduced Steam error occurrences when opening Gift Boxes[/p]
• [p]Hotkeys: any shortcut in Settings can now be set to None[/p]
• [p]After claiming the Heart Bunny Earbands headgear, the Follow button is hidden[/p]
• [p]Desktop Pet Mode: the cat will auto-climb when near window edges[/p]
• [p]Auto-start audio: on launch, resumes Music and White Noise based on last session[/p]

[h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue with the Gift Box timer[/p]
• [p]Fixed Pool Party claw-grab sounds playing when volume = 0[/p]
• [p]Fixed Space triggering a grab while Settings → Feedback is open in Pool Party[/p]
• [p]Fixed White Noise (mini mode) list scroll being too sensitive[/p]
• [p]Fixed inconsistent brightness on window background props[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]If you’re willing, please consider leaving or updating a public Steam review (positive or negative). It helps more players discover the game—and helps us improve. May every focus session come with a tiny joy. 🐱💛[/p]