Deskworm News

[p]A new update is ready for download. Below is an overview of the new features and bug fixes included in this patch.[/p][h2]✨New Features[/h2]

• [p]⭐Worm Play Area: Added a new setting to define the play area for the worm. It can now crawl across the entire screen or within a user-defined custom area.[/p]
• [p]Local Currency: Shop currency now adapts to supported countries and displays local currency instead of Dollars.[/p]

[h2]🐛Bug Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Steam Connection: Added an error message that prompts a restart if the connection to Steam is missing or broken upon game start.[/p]
• [p]Empty Slots: Fixed an issue where empty inventory slots were incorrectly displayed.[/p]

[h3]🔄Crafting & Items[/h3]

• [p]Item Protection: Settings to protect items during auto-crafting now appear directly in the Crafting/Upgrade windows.[/p]
• [p]Auto-Crafting Availability: Fixed a bug where auto-crafting ignored items despite having sufficient quantity in the inventory.[/p]
• [p]Rarity Fix: Fixed an issue where auto-crafting added items of the wrong rarity.[/p]
• [p]Alien Horns: Fixed a bug preventing the item "Alien Horns" from being used for crafting.[/p]

[p]Happy Wiggling!🪱[/p]

[p]This patch focuses on visual feedback, quality of life improvements, and resolving key interaction bugs.[/p][h3]✨New Features & Changes[/h3]

• [p]Drop Animation: Added a visual animation to clearly indicate the success status of a drop.[/p]
• [p]Chest Visibility: Chests now appear automatically only when sufficient clicks are available to claim them.[/p]
• [p]Manual Access: The window remains manually accessible by double-clicking the click count.[/p]

[h3]🐛Bug Fixes & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Crafting Fix: Resolved an issue preventing certain items from being used in crafting which previously triggered errors.[/p]
• [p]Error Messages: Updated the system logic to prevent error messages from spamming the interface.[/p]
• [p]New Player Experience: Implemented measures to ensure new players do not require a client restart upon first entry.[/p]
• [p]UI: Applied general User Interface adjustments.[/p]

[p]Happy Wiggling!🪱[/p]

[p]The game has officially moved from Demo to Version 1.0.0! The transition to the full release brings significant changes and improvements to the game. Below is an overview of everything new in this update.[/p][h2]✨New Features[/h2]

• [p]Shop & Rewards: A new Shop is now available, including Daily Rewards.[/p]
• [p]Achievements: A large number of new Achievements are now unlockable.[/p]
• [p]Auto Crafting: A new Auto Craft Button automatically places items into the Crafting/Upgrade window.[/p]
• [p]Crafting Safety: A new setting defines how many items to keep during processes. This ensures at least X amount of a specific item remains in inventory during auto crafting or upgrading.[/p]
• [p]Collection Tracker: The Collection now displays the exact count of owned items.[/p]

[h2]🎨Visuals & Improvements[/h2]

• [p]UI Overhaul: The User Interface features a complete update for an improved experience.[/p]
• [p]Settings Tooltips: Small question marks in the settings menu now provide detailed descriptions for specific options.[/p]
• [p]Collapsible Settings: Settings categories now support expansion and collapse for easier navigation.[/p]

[h3]🔊Audio[/h3]

• [p]Sound Levels: Sound effect volume has been increased.[/p]
• [p]Chest Audio: The sound effect for opening Chests is now updated.[/p]

[h2]🐛Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Update Process: The "Update & Restart" button now functions correctly to update and restart the game.[/p]
• [p]Notifications: Addressed an issue where Windows notifications were incorrectly set to "snooze" while the game ran on the main screen.[/p]
• [p]Visual Glitch: Resolved an issue where certain Skins appeared with a bright white outline.[/p]

[h3]🎁Loyalty Reward[/h3][p]As a promised little treat, a special reward awaits those who supported the game early. Playing the Demo for at least 5 minutes unlocks the exclusive "Good Noodle" Hat in the full version. Wear it with pride![/p]

[p]A new update is now available for download. This patch focuses on functionality improvements, interface adjustments, and stability fixes.[/p][h3]New Features[/h3]

• [p]Pomodoro/Timer: The Pomodoro Timer has received a complete rework. Options now include functioning as a standard timer or utilizing the classic Pomodoro method.[/p]
• [p]UI Adjustments: Several updates to the user interface are included to improve navigation and visual clarity.[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Inventory Lock: Resolved an issue where incorrect slots in the inventory became locked when switching between the Upgrade and Crafting windows.[/p]
• [p]Launch Stability: Fixed a bug causing the game to close immediately upon launch in some instances.[/p]
• [p]Font Rendering: Corrected an issue where characters in specific languages displayed as boxes instead of text.[/p]

[h3]Important Note[/h3][p]Due to necessary updates to the save system, some user settings may revert to their defaults. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.[/p][p][/p][p]Happy Holidays![/p]