Bit Buddy News

[p][/p][p]This time, Bit Buddy receives a milestone update.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🕹️ New Controller Support (Global Detection)[/h3][p]Bit Buddy now supports global detection of controller inputs, making it your perfect companion while gaming:[/p]

• [p]Xbox Controllers[/p]
• [p]PlayStation DualSense (PS5 Controller)[/p]
• [p]PlayStation DualShock 4 (PS4 Controller)[/p]
• [p]No window focus is required — Bit Buddy can detect your actions in any game.[/p]
• [p]It joins you in battle and in controls more realistically than ever.[/p]

[p]Whether you’re in intense combat or casually grinding, Bit Buddy is always by your side.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🎮 Controller Outfits[/h3]

• [p]A new outfit category has been added: “Controller”.[/p][p]This update includes 20 different controller outfits with unique styles.[/p]

• [p]When Bit Buddy detects controller input, it automatically switches to a controller outfit
  (you can remove it by clicking the currently equipped controller outfit — after removal, keyboard/mouse outfits are used by default).[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🎄 Christmas-Themed Outfits[/h3][p]To celebrate the holidays, this update adds a new set of Christmas-themed outfits:[/p]

• [p]Christmas-style appearance and accessories[/p]
• [p]A richer festive atmosphere[/p]

[p]Let your Bit Buddy celebrate Christmas together with you 🎄[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]✨ Additional Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Stability and performance optimizations:
  improved performance when running alongside demanding games
  (when high GPU load is detected, Bit Buddy automatically reduces FPS to 30 and temporarily disables the line-shake effect);
  fixed stuttering and unresponsiveness on some PCs[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some players could not hide the taskbar icon[/p]
• [p]In-game mode now displays tooltip text on mouse hover[/p]
• [p]Random outfit improvements:
  added random part selection,
  added a “Dislike” button in the outfit page — outfits marked as “Dislike” won’t be included in random selection and appear at the bottom of the list[/p]
• [p]Added new statistics:
  mouse movement distance,
  controller button usage,
  analog stick movement distance[/p]
• [p]When “Auto-acquire outfits” is off, duplicate outfits are now grouped in the acquisition window[/p]
• [p]Added a Steam developer page link in settings — extra outfit rewards are waiting for you 🎁[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the “Taskbar Docking” feature didn’t stick to the bottom of the screen when the taskbar was hidden[/p]
• [p]Added a reward to the “Join Group” button[/p]
• [p]Optimized the exchange page: items are now sorted by quality[/p]
• [p]Optimized the exchange page: the “Auto Fill” button no longer switches rarity with right-click; it now automatically fills items of the lowest quality that meet the conditions[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Tip:[/h2]

• [p]MacOS users may experience issues with global key detection after the update. Please go to System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy’s monitoring permission, and restart the game (make sure to completely remove BitBuddy using the ‘-’ key). When restarting, grant BitBuddy monitoring permission again.[/p]

• [p]Added “Game Mode” setting[/p]
• [p]Added “Random Outfit” setting[/p]
• [p]Added “Taskbar Docking” setting[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the desktop pet displayed a gray border on some monitors[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Note:[/h2]

• [p]macOS users may encounter an issue after the update where global key inputs are not detected.
  Please go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy from the list using the “-” button, and then restart the game. Upon restarting, you will need to grant BitBuddy input monitoring permissions again.[/p]

[h3]📢 To all our Cyber Bosses, Procrastination Masters, and Workhorse Wranglers:[/h3][p]We must first start with a deep bow – we're sorry!
Our "digital domestication" skills were not up to par, causing a cyber flip on the very first day of launch![/p][p][/p][p]1️⃣ Configuration Error: The Developer Supporter Pack (including two limited skins) was mistakenly included in the standard edition, allowing all players who bought the standard edition to acquire them unexpectedly.[/p][p]
2️⃣ Purchase Issue: Because the standard edition contained the DLC, players trying to buy the bundle or the DLC alone received duplication warnings and couldn't complete their purchase.[/p][p][/p][h3]🔧 How Are We Fixing This?[/h3][p]
We immediately contacted Valve staff. The configuration issue has now been fixed, and the bundle can be purchased normally.[/p][p]
For the limited skins that were unexpectedly acquired and then reclaimed, we know we owe you, and compensation is a must![/p][p][/p][h3]🎁 The "Emperor" Compensation Skin is Here![/h3][p]
We worked overnight to create an exclusive compensation skin set, inspired by the fairy tale we all know – "The Emperor's New Clothes". This reflects the items that were gained and then vanished. We hope this adorable skin brings you some comfort and joy, and that you can feel our sincerity through it![/p][p][/p][h3]👉 How to Claim:[/h3][p]
Enter the redemption code in the game settings menu: [c]Thanks For Support[/c][/p][p][/p][p]💡 Small tip: If you equip each part individually, the animation rhythms might be out of sync. You can save the complete outfit to a preset slot and equip it all at once from the preset menu to see the synchronized animation![/p][p][/p][h3]🙇 Finally, We Apologize Once More[/h3][p]
We thank the players who pointed out the issue immediately and the Valve engineers for their swift support.[/p][p]
If you've tried the two skins from the Supporter Pack and liked them, and are willing to support us, you can re-acquire them by completing the bundle purchase on the Steam store.[/p][p]
We will continue to optimize the game and repay your tolerance with more exciting content.[/p]

[p][/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Combo effect would still display even when not set to always on top.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a rendering layer issue with the Turtle skin.[/p]
• [p]Added a one-click “Join Community Group” button.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Windows 11 taskbar icon could appear as the default app icon.
  (If the icon still appears incorrect after the update, please right-click and run [c]recache_icon.bat[/c] in the game’s installation directory as Administrator.)[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where unintended combinations could generate items that were not supposed to drop.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Note:[/h2]

• [p]MacOS users may encounter issues with global key listening after the update.
  Please go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy from the list using the “-” button, restart the game, and re-grant Input Monitoring permissions when prompted.[/p]