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BorderLog #5 - Farming & RELEASE DATE!

[p]Hey everyone! I’m excited to pull back the curtain on what I’ve been building lately. This dev update is all about giving you more freedom and introducing new systems that enrich progression. Imagine carving out your own space, growing your income, forging relationships, and shaping a world that feels truly alive.[/p][h3]I also want to officially announce that the game will release on Steam on April 27, 2026.[/h3][p][/p][h2]Safehouse and Equipment[/h2][p]One of the biggest additions is the purchasable safehouse system. Players can now buy their own safehouse and turn it into a personal base. Inside the house, you can now purchase decorations and furniture to customize the interior and make it feel like your own space.[/p][p]I also added a purchasable taser, giving players another useful tool in certain situations.[/p][carousel][/carousel][h2][/h2][h2]Animal Adoption System and Farming[/h2][p]I’ve implemented a new animal adoption system with dynamic events.[/p][p]I also started building a farming system. Players can now buy animals like:[/p]
  • [p]Cows[/p]
  • [p]Chickens[/p]
[p]You’ll be able to collect milk and eggs, which are then used to create new cocktail recipes. Some cocktails that include milk and eggs will even have unique gameplay effects.[/p][h2][/h2][h2]Employees and Passive Income[/h2][p]Another big addition is the employee system. Players can now hire workers who generate income over time. You can:[/p]
  • [p]Start and stop their work[/p]
  • [p]Interact with them to collect the money they earn[/p]
[p]This adds a new layer of passive income and management gameplay.

[/p][h2]Romance System[/h2][p]A new romance system has also been implemented. Players can now interact with a girl NPC through a Date app on the in-game phone. You can:[/p]
  • [p]Go on dates[/p]
  • [p]Buy gifts[/p]
  • [p]Give those gifts to increase happiness[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Dynamic Weather System[/h2][p]A dynamic weather system has also been added to make the world feel more immersive.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]City Expansion and NPCs[/h2][p]The city now feels much more alive. I added 40+ new NPCs and customers walking around the city.[/p][p]This helps make the world feel more active and populated.[/p]