Tiny Paws News

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]We've been hard at work addressing some issues and improving your experience. Here's what's been fixed:[/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][p]Backend Optimization[/p]

• [p]Fixed performance issues caused by Steam username tables that were negatively impacting the game. Backend has been optimized for better performance[/p]

[p]Pet Collection Counter[/p]

• [p]The item collection counter displayed when hovering over your character was always showing 0 for pets. This has been fixed and now displays correctly for each pet[/p]

[p][/p][p]Pet Positioning[/p]

• [p]We noticed that when the game wasn't active on screen, pets were wandering off into lower tables[/p]
• [p]Pets now have designated areas where they'll stay even when you're not looking at them[/p]

[p][/p][h2]In Development[/h2][p]We're currently working on:[/p]

• [p]Pet renaming functionality, Pet name display improvements, Animal Manager pet currency system[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Optimization[/h2][p]I'm doing my best to reduce the game's file size. Since it's a 2D game with lots of graphics, this is proving to be a bit challenging, but I'm making progress![/p][p][/p][h2]Coming Soon[/h2][p]We have a surprise planned for the Village in upcoming updates - stay tuned! 👀 It's very important that you report any bugs you find. Sometimes we miss them. Thank you for your support.[/p]

[p]Hello everyone 🐾[/p][p]I can’t believe I’m finally typing this:[/p][p][/p][p]Tiny Paws is launching today — and it’ll be available in a few hours.[/p][p]This has been a really personal project for me. There were so many late-night fixes, tiny tweaks, and “just one more thing” moments… and your wishlists, comments, and encouragement genuinely kept me going.[/p][p]Right now I’m feeling that mix of pure excitement + real nerves—but mostly I’m just happy I get to share this with you.[/p][p][/p][p]When it’s live, I’d love to hear from you:[/p]

• [p]What made you smile?[/p]
• [p]What should be improved first?[/p]
• [p]Any bugs or weird behavior you notice (screenshots/videos help a lot)[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you enjoy your time with Tiny Paws, a review means the world and helps the game reach more cozy players.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in a few hours.
Thank you for being here. 💛[/p]

[p]Thank you for your incredible support throughout 2025! We are so grateful to have you as part of the Tiny Paws family.[/p][p]May your new year be filled with joy, love, and countless tail wags! 🎉✨[/p][p]Mark your calendars: January 7th is coming! We can't wait to share what we have in store for you.[/p][p]Here's to a healthy and happy 2026! 🐾❤️[/p][p]photo by. dev:[/p][p][/p][p]#NewYear2026 #TinyPaws[/p]

[p]Dear Tiny Paws community,[/p][p]The day we can finally announce this has arrived: Tiny Paws launches in Early Access on Steam on January 7th, 2025.[/p][p]I want to sincerely thank you for being with us patiently throughout this journey, for guiding us with your feedback, and for believing in this project. As a solo developer, I couldn't have made it here without your support. Every wishlist, every message, and every suggestion has shaped this project.[/p][p]On January 7th, we're beginning Tiny Paws' Early Access journey together. The game is playable with its core features, but the truly exciting part is what comes next. Together with you, through your feedback, we'll grow, develop, and improve the game. This isn't just my project—it's all of ours.[/p][p]Remember, $0.15 USD from every Tiny Paws sale goes to help animals in need. Donations will be made when I withdraw funds from Steam, and the entire process will be shared transparently on LinkedIn. If you'd like to follow the donations, you can follow our LinkedIn account. Together, we're creating something beautiful both in the game world and in the real world.[/p][p]Release Date: January 7th, 2025[/p][p]See you on Discord. I'm incredibly excited these days and can't wait to see you in the game.[/p][p]Paw by paw, pixel by pixel - we'll grow together.[/p][p]With love, UPI Games[/p]

[h2]Hello Tiny Paws Family! 🐾[/h2][p]We're here with a very special update today! The Animal Fest Update brings a complete visual and mechanical revolution. Our game is here in its entirely renewed form![/p][hr][/hr][h2]🌟 What's New?[/h2][h3]🎨 Brand New Visual World[/h3]

• [p]Moved from the old enclosed room to a vast, open world![/p]
• [p]Your animals now dig in nature, on green meadows[/p]
• [p]Transitioned from isometric view to a more detailed pixel art style environment[/p]
• [p]Expandable area system - Expand your world, discover new regions![/p]

[h3]🏡 New Game World[/h3]

• [p]Oceanic Cliff - Your starting biome with adorable cats![/p]
• [p]Laid the foundation for 10 different biomes to be unlocked in the future[/p]
• [p]Each biome will have its own unique animals and resources[/p]
• [p]Discover new areas through OPEN gates[/p]

[h3]🐱 Meet Your First Cats![/h3]

• [p]Start your journey at the Oceanic Cliff biome[/p]
• [p]Cats dig for fish and bring treasures from the ocean[/p]
• [p]Black Cat, White Cat, Brown Cat, and more waiting for you![/p]
• [p]Each cat has unique personality and digging abilities[/p]

[h3]🐰 Enhanced Tutorial System[/h3]

• [p]"Step 4: Show Your Love" - Bond with your bunny while learning the game[/p]
• [p]Smoother onboarding experience[/p]
• [p]Detailed guidance at every step[/p]

[h3]💖 Animal Interaction[/h3]

• [p]New affection animation system[/p]
• [p]More responsive animal behaviors[/p]
• [p]Heart effects and emotional bonding mechanics[/p]

[h3]🎮 UI/UX Improvements[/h3]

• [p]New MENU button on the right - All settings at your fingertips[/p]
• [p]Modernized button designs[/p]
• [p]Cleaner and more intuitive interface[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎯 This is Just the Beginning![/h2][p]Animal Fest Update is the first step of our 10-biome grand world. In future updates:[/p]

• [p]🌾 Meadow Plains (Alpaca, Cow, Sheep)[/p]
• [p]🏔️ Mountain Peak (Yak, Wolf, Tiger)[/p]
• [p]🌴 Rainforest (Jaguar, Monkey)[/p]
• [p]❄️ Polar Tundra (Polar Bear, Mammoth)[/p]
• [p]🏜️ Desert Ridge (Camel, Arabian Horse) ...and much more![/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎁 Special Launch Offer![/h2][p]Demo is completely FREE and LIVE right now![/p][p]Plus, celebrate Animal Fest with us: ✨ 20% DISCOUNT on the full game for early supporters! 🐾 Start with cats at Oceanic Cliff in the demo 🌍 Unlock all 10 biomes and 50+ animals in the full version[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📥 Download Now![/h2][p]Choose your animal, start your digging adventure, and lose yourself in this relaxing idle world.[/p][p]💬 We're waiting for your feedback! Join our Discord server and share your thoughts about this update.[/p][hr][/hr][p]#TinyPaws #AnimalFest #IndieGame #CozyGaming #PixelArt #IdleGame #SteamDemo #CatsOfSteam[/p][p]🐾 Tiny Paws - Your desktop, their playground[/p][hr][/hr][p]Note: This demo is constantly evolving. Your suggestions are incredibly valuable to us![/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎮 Try the Demo Today & Wishlist for 20% OFF at Launch! 🎮[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]