ZooLife Simulator News

[p]Hello!
Development on Zoo Life Simulator is moving full speed ahead. In this first devlog, we’d like to share the main areas we’ve been working on recently to improve the overall quality of the game and lay the groundwork for future content.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]⚙️ Performance & Optimization[/h3]

• [p]Shader and mesh optimizations have been implemented.[/p]
• [p]Landscape and environmental materials were created and improved with performance in mind.[/p]
• [p]Overall scene optimizations were made to deliver a more stable gameplay experience.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🌿 Map & Environment Updates[/h3]

• [p]Small issues identified in the map design have been fixed.[/p]
• [p]Terrain grass has been refreshed in certain areas, resulting in a more natural and lively look.[/p]
• [p]Work on vegetation and environment design is ongoing.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🗺️ Area Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]The number of zones for Area-1 cages and service areas has been rebalanced.
  This improves space efficiency and makes the gameplay flow clearer.[/p]
• [p]A radio tower has been added to the map and positioned to better fit the environment.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🚗 Gameplay & Co-op Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Issues with the driving mechanics have been resolved, improving overall control and responsiveness.[/p]
• [p]Balance adjustments were made to the in-game economy.[/p]
• [p]Co-op gameplay improvements were made to enhance synchronization and overall multiplayer stability, resulting in a smoother and more consistent cooperative experience.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]💡 New Gameplay Ideas[/h3][p]We’ve started developing new gameplay ideas that will further enrich Zoo Life Simulator. We’ll share more details about these ideas in upcoming devlogs.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔜 What’s Next?[/h2][h3]🐘 New Animal Species: Elephant[/h3][p]We’re excited to announce that Elephants will be joining Zoo Life Simulator soon.
With their unique space requirements, behaviors, and management dynamics, elephants will play an important role in the later stages of the game.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🚙 Off-Road Track[/h3][p]We’re also working on an Off-Road Track system to make exploring the zoo more engaging.
This feature will introduce:[/p]

• [p]Terrain-based driving mechanics[/p]
• [p]Nature-focused exploration routes[/p]
• [p]More dynamic transportation between management areas[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]This is just the beginning. We’ll continue to share regular updates as development progresses, and your feedback means a lot to us.[/p][p]If you haven’t already, don’t forget to add Zoo Life Simulator to your Steam wishlist [/p][p]Your support gives us huge motivation throughout development.[/p][p][/p][h2]🐘 Join Our Community![/h2][p][/p]

[h3]MAIN FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS[/h3][p]💾 Save System[/p]

• [p]Added a multi-slot save/load system.[/p]
• [p]Enclosure stats and animal states are now correctly saved.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues where the zoo name and billboard texts were not being saved.[/p]

[p]⚙️ Settings & UI/UX[/p]

• [p]General user interface polished and improved.[/p]
• [p]Added Mouse Sensitivity option.[/p]
• [p]Added Motion Blur option.[/p]
• [p]Added in-game tooltips for better guidance.[/p]
• [p]Added button-specific tooltips.[/p]
• [p]Updated HUD background visuals.[/p]

[p]🚀 Performance & Optimization[/p]

• [p]NPC performance optimized.[/p]
• [p]Settings menu performance improved.[/p]
• [p]Landscape materials updated and optimized.[/p]

[p]🦒 Gameplay[/p]

• [p]Tutorial reworked to include more gameplay details.[/p]
• [p]Game economy rebalanced and improved.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🎉 The demo should now feel smoother, clearer, and more stable.
Thanks a lot to everyone who shared feedback![/p][h2]🐘 Join Our Community![/h2][p][/p]

[p]Hey everyone! 👋
We’ve released a small but important update for the demo. Here’s what’s new and improved 👇[/p][h2]🛠️ Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

• [p]🗺️ Fixed an issue where location names were not visible on the tablet.[/p]
• [p]🌍 Localization updated.[/p]
• [p]⚙️ General performance improvements.[/p]
• [p]🔔 Fixed tablet alarm sound issue.[/p]
• [p]🌳 Tree collision issues fixed.[/p]
• [p]🛣️ Road edge visuals adjusted.[/p]
• [p]👀 View area edges optimized.[/p]
• [p]🌿 Landscape foliage issues fixed.[/p]
• [p]⚙️ Fixed an issue where pressing ESC in the settings menu did not save changes.[/p]
• [p]🚪 Added interaction prompt for the parking gate.[/p]
• [p]🖥️ On first launch, the game now defaults to High graphics settings, with Ray Tracing and DLSS turned off.[/p]
• [p]🌾 Updated grass visuals.[/p]
• [p]🧱 Meshes merged to improve performance.[/p]
• [p]🛣️ Fixed Area-1 spline road intersections.[/p]
• [p]💧 Fixed pool overflow issues in Area-1 hill cages.[/p]
• [p]💡 Adjusted Area-1 gift shop lighting.[/p]
• [p]🛞 Fixed spline road collisions.[/p]
• [p]🐔 Increased chicken size by 20% and rabbit size by 70%.[/p]
• [p]🗑️ Reduced trash generation by 50% visitors now litter much less.[/p]
• [p]🏪 Fixed texture issue on the gift shop door.[/p][h2]💬 Your Feedback Matters[/h2][p]Short gameplay clips, screenshots, and your opinions play a huge role in shaping the game. We especially value your thoughts on balance, performance, and overall playability.[/p][h2]🐘 Join Our Community![/h2][p][/p]

[h2]Hello everyone![/h2][p]The wait is over! The playable demo of Zoo Life Simulator is now live.
Build your own zoo, care for your animals, keep your visitors happy, and expand your park.
Play solo or enjoy the experience with friends in co-op mode and immerse yourself in nature! 🌿[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]🐾 What’s Inside the Demo[/h2]

• [p]Starting Area: Build your first section with chickens and rabbits.[/p]
• [p]Animal Care: Feed, clean, and keep your animals happy.[/p]
• [p]Visitors: Make your guests happy and increase your income.[/p]
• [p]Co-op Experience: Work with friends in the same park and share tasks.[/p]
• [p]Optimizations: Enjoy smooth performance and improved FPS.[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]🦓 Play Now[/h2]

• [p]Download and play on Steam.[/p]
• [p]Send feedback. Share bugs or suggestions with us.[/p]
• [p]Add to your wishlist. Be the first to know when the full version releases![/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]💬 Your Feedback Matters[/h2][p]Short gameplay clips, screenshots, and your opinions play a huge role in shaping the game.
We especially value your thoughts on balance, performance, and overall playability.[/p][h2]🐘 Join Our Community![/h2][p][/p]