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Birdwatching Notes Demo Store Page Launch & Recent FAQ

[p]Hello everyone, thank you for your enthusiastic support for Birdwatching Notebook. [/p][p]First, we have opened the store page for the game's demo. The demo will include more content and feature updates.[/p][p]It's expected to be released soon! Wishlist now! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Since the Playtest started, we have received a great deal of encouragement and positive feedback, along with many suggestions and recommendations. [/p][p]For our small indie team, this has been both surprising and deeply touching. [/p][p]Today, we’d like to take this opportunity to address some of the frequently asked questions and suggestions: [/p][p][/p][p]Q1: When will the game officially launch? Where can I try the demo?[/p][p]A: The Birdwatching Notebook Demo store page is now live and is expected to be released in February! The official release date is yet to be finalized but is tentatively scheduled for the first half of 2026. [/p][p][/p][p]Q2: Is the game test closed? When will it end?[/p][p]A: The Birdwatching Notebook Playtest is still open, and welcome to apply and try it out. The Playtest will close before the official demo is released, and an announcement will be made at that time. [/p][p][/p][p]Q3: What will the price be for the full version?[/p][p]A: We haven’t decided the pricing yet and are currently gathering your feedback. You can share your thoughts by filling out our survey: [/p][p]Birdwatching Notebook Playtest Survey [/p][p][/p][p]Q4: Will the game support Mac? Steam Deck? Are there plans for a mobile version?[/p][p]A: The game already supports Mac, and both the Playtest and the demo will receive Mac updates simultaneously! We haven’t optimized the game specifically for Steam Deck yet—while it’s currently playable, it’s not fully supported. There are no plans for a mobile version at this time 🥹. [/p][p][/p][p]Q5: Does the game support cloud saves? Will Playtest and demo progress carry over to the full version?[/p][p]A: The Playtest version does not yet support cloud saves. However, Playtest progress will be compatible, and data will be retained. [/p][p][/p][p]Q6: Will there be an achievement system?[/p][p]A: Yes, the full version will include achievements—and there might even be some quirky ones to unlock! [/p][p][/p][p]Q7: Will there be Steam Workshop support? I’d love to create my own birds![/p][p]A: We really hope to open Workshop support after the official release, allowing everyone to help build this virtual world for birds. However, we can’t guarantee it yet. If you have more suggestions, feel free to share them with us! [/p][p][/p][p]Q8: Will there be more bird animations? I’d love to see more lively bird movements during companionship![/p][p]A: The demo will include some new bird animations! Within the capabilities of our small team, we’ll do our best to provide lively and engaging bird movements. [/p][p][/p][p]Q9: Will there be a wallpaper mode or a Pomodoro mode? We need more productivity tools![/p][p]A: If we have more resources and time in the future, we’d love to explore these ideas. However, our current focus is on developing the game’s core features. [/p][p][/p][p]Q10: Will there be a photo mode? Can we upload real-life birdwatching photos to the in-game archive? [/p][p]A: The official demo will include a photo mode! However, there are currently no plans to allow uploading real-life photos. [/p][p][/p][p]Q11: Will there be a bird affinity system?[/p][p]A: Stay tuned for the demo—wink 😉. [/p][p][/p][p]Q12: We need a blueprint system! I want to save my own creations and try out other players’ design templates![/p][p]A: A blueprint feature will be added to the demo! [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for reading this far! [/p][p]If you have more suggestions or encounter any bugs while playing, here’s how you can reach us: [/p]