NEXT FEST UPDATE | Version [0.5.3] - 11/10/2025

[p]We've been listening to your feedback from the demo and are excited to bring you major improvements just in time for Next Fest![/p][p][/p][p]Major Features[/p]

• [p]Orders & Challenges System: Fulfil customer orders and complete challenges to earn rewards and progress your grow operation
  
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• [p]Streamlined Onboarding Experience: Redesigned tutorial gets you growing faster with a more intuitive introduction to the game's systems
  
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• [p]Bud Count Harvesting: Harvest yields now measured in bud count instead of weight, giving you direct control over which buds to sell at harvest time
  
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• [p]Grow House Customisation: Personalise your grow space with customisable lighting equipment and plant containers for better visuals and expression
  
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Balance Changes[/p]

• [p]Rebalanced achievement and harvest reward earnings for better progression pacing[/p]
• [p]Adjusted reward distribution to complement the new orders system[/p]

[p][/p][p]Improvements[/p]

• [p]Refined carousel drag controls for smoother navigation[/p]
• [p]Improved Mac trackpad scroll sensitivity[/p]
• [p]Performance optimisations during game initialisation and save operations[/p]
• [p]Additional ambient theme music tracks[/p]

[p][/p][p]Visual Refinements[/p]

• [p]Enhanced volumetric lighting and time-of-day atmosphere[/p]
• [p]Updated visual elements and icons across multiple systems[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Thank you for all your feedback during the demo! We're committed to making the best cannabis cultivation experience possible. Try out these new features and let us know what you think![/p]