House Flipper News

Howdy, fellow Flippers! 👋

Here we are, even more excited than the last time! As the Farm DLC development is heading the right way, we’re once again super grateful for your recent support and all the questions regarding the DLC. We’ll be slowly shedding more light on this project, and this time, we have a little advice for you – sit back, put on some cozy banjo music, and enjoy this building-themed Farm DLC devlog! 🧰

Also, along with the second development update, we’d like to give you a chance of winning some exciting prizes! Let’s not waste any more time, and ENTER THE GIVEAWAY NOW! All the details are available in the link or after clicking the image below:



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[h2]What’s new:[/h2]


[h3]Mechanics[/h3]

Can we build it? Yes, we can!

After listening to your suggestions, we’ve concluded that current apartments are pretty small and certainly a bit too limited at their core. Therefore, check out the new “extension” mechanics we've been working on lately.
Please keep in mind that it's still a work in progress. 🏠

Stop! Hammer time! 🔨

Tiles, and a bit of willpower, can turn even the most shabby rooftop into a glittering one. Along with our new roof repairing mechanics that we're improving, you'll get a chance to work at heights and make your houses even more classy.

[h3]Items[/h3]

We thought it would be nice to show you a bunch of new items we've been working on lately.

Firstly, we're bringing some new gate models and animations – let us know if you like them. 🚪

Let's not forget about wheelbarrows! A farmer wouldn’t survive the hardship of his work without his loyal one-wheeled friend. Let’s be honest, there would be no countryside without them…

Furthermore, we have a weathercock. Just imagine all the creaking sounds.

They can be your gates to the farmer's world



Can you hear the creaks?


Attention! Cuteness overload incoming! 👀

Sooo, we’ve also prepared some fancy plush toys inspired by farm life. The goat, sheep, horse, and llama will accompany you during the warm evenings as you watch the fruits and vegetables ripen.



If that wasn’t enough, we give you an additional portion of cuteness, presenting more cute plushies! 😻

Make some noise for them in the comments!!



[h3]Environment[/h3]

When it comes to surroundings, we decided to showcase a new farm-themed mailbox that is a part of the Farm DLC exclusive environment. A cute little barn on a pillar! Isn't that astonishing? 📬

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks could say: "You’ve got mail"


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[h2]Keep up with the latest[/h2]

Okay Flippers, we've come to the end of this development update. We hope you liked our building-themed showcase, which shed new light on a few mechanics and items. It would be awesome if you could share your thoughts and feedback.
We've heard your questions about the frequency of our devlogs, so we'd like to announce that a new Farm DLC devlog is going to be coming every 2 months.
As always, we recommend you follow us on social media to keep up-to-date with all the recent news.

If you’re curious how our friends from Frozen Way are doing, we have a little surprise for you! They’ve just released the first-ever development update of Honeycomb! It’s still warm, and you can find some cute animals in it.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1510440/announcements/detail/3397421255161524243

Psssst!.. if, in any case, you didn’t add Farm DLC to your wishlist, you can do it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1832960/House_Flipper__Farm_DLC/


Meanwhile, have a lovely time flipping!
~Frozen District & Frozen Way Teams

Hello there, Flippers!

As you know, the biggest update for Pets DLC has been introduced less than two weeks ago, but our development journey hasn’t ended yet. Thanks to your feedback, support, and bug reports, we’ve managed to overcome some major problems. It’s very important to us that you engage so much as a community and help us with a bunch of different things.

Proceeding to the main topic, for many of you, this is vacation time, and you enjoy summer. Nevertheless, we hope that those bug fixes and changes will refresh your gameplay experience as the wind calmly dabs your faces!

Quick disclaimer: The update will go live tomorrow at 6 p.m CEST, so feel free to check it out and let us know in the comments below what you think of it.



Ok, let’s not waste more time and jump to the business:


[h3]Changes[/h3]

• Adding the ability to select a pet cage option when accepting pets from Morgan's
  
• You can change the name of all your pets in Morgan’s Pets Care
  
• Adding sounds for selecting pet hat
  
• Frequency of dog panting is now reduced
  
• Time required for animals to grow up was reduced by four times
  
• Added X icons to invisible variants
  
• Fixed variants for dog enclosure and dog enclosure gate
  
• Variants added for all Pets DLC curtains
  
• Miniature of wenge color fixed for rope hanging shelves
  
• If the player is in the office, pets will sometimes play with placed toys on their own
  
• Playing fetch mechanic with various toys has been reworked. It now prioritizes the most recently interacted with pet and adds a few randoms, instead of calling every single pet on the map
  
• The friendly kitty in the Home Stretch job now has a name
  

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• Fixed graphics glitches on AMD Radeon GPUs
  
• Fixed phantom pet gate
  
• Price fixed for Dello and Dazzio tables
  
• Fixed possibility of sitting on Gloria poufs
  
• Pet gates variant are correctly previewed
  
• “Home Stretch”: picking up cat looks way better
  
• “Train car”: Fixed immovable painting
  
• Fix turtle looping around one point
  
• Now only one pet would enter bed
  
• Fix locked pet interaction with carrying paint
  
• Fixes for rat behavior
  
• Removing weeds with petrol lawn in quest is correctly counted
  
• The friendly kitty in Home Stretch job no longer has an invalid age.
  
• Fixed an issue with parrots still making sounds with disabled audio
  
• Dogs will no longer be upset and block all interaction when the player takes away carried paint.
  
• Fixed a rare issue with certain cat breeds was blocking Morgan’s Pet Care when generated.
  
• Fixed hats are not highlighting alongside the pets.
  
• Fix issue that made impossible to pickup trashes near pool in Lake Cabin house
  
• Other behind the scenes bugfixes & optimizations
  
• Placed toys will no longer disappear when carried by a dog that was given to a new home or put into Pet’s Hotel.
  
• Pets will no longer attempt to catch/hit toys through solid walls and doors.
  
• Notifications about animal needs are now displayed much earlier.
  

[h3]Announcement[/h3]

But the fixes are not everything! Those who haven’t managed to get Pets DLC yet, there is still a last chance to do so. The 20% discount will end tomorrow, so don't waste more time, and check it by yourself!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26062/Pets_Bundle/

But if you’re the VR enthusiast, you should check another thing that is going through the development stage – House Flipper – Pets VR. Not so long ago, during the Steam VR Fest, we posted our first devlog. Feel free to check it out and leave a comment if you have any ideas of how we can make the game more enjoyable.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1839190/view/3118177241239310834

[h3]Keep up to date[/h3]

Aaaaand, we’re fixed. That would be it for today, Flippers. Once again, we thank you, because as we’ve used to say: There is no us without you! You should also check our social media channels so you can stay up-to-date with the updates.

Meanwhile, have a lovely time flipping!


~Frozen District & Frozen Way teams

Since the last dev update, we've been repeating one phrase: work, work.

All this effort in order to deliver as many things as possible with the Pawsome Update. To be honest: without you, there would be nothing, so before we proceed to the main course, we’d like to thank you once again for the enormous amount of feedback, which inspired us in different matters. With every comment you shared, the distance to our goal was shrinking, as we were more and more aware of any missing pieces in the Pets DLC content list.

Also, thanks to all your recent bug reports, many fixes made their way to the game along with the release of this update. We hope that now the DLC will be as shiny as freshly brushed fur. ✨

Knowing that many of you can't wait for what is yet to come, we say: paws on the table, here comes a new trailer!

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[h3]What's new[/h3]

If you like summer trips, the new train-themed house will please you. We’ve heard your voices, and with an adorable squeak, the rats are here! From a distant land across the ocean, the parrots flew here as well. Additionally, three new breeds of doggos and kittens are ready for your love. If it wasn’t enough, a bunch of new pet mechanics, like brushing, hat picking system, and cat treadmills, are coming to the game with this update. Without further ado…


[h3]Let’s begin[/h3]

Crazy, but that's how it goes, the train is coming, so jump on the board! You won’t need any tickets, it’s open for everyone.

This Train-themed house guarantees a trip to your childhood dreams of being a machinist. 🚂🚃🚃🚃

Hop into the game and check out the unique interior of this property. Let us know whatcha think!


[h3]New Animals[/h3]

The time has come, many of you have been waiting for it, and they're finally here.
Rattos are here, squeaking quietly with love. 🐀




If you hear the flutter of wings, be ready, two new adorable birds have arrived. Those charming parrots will bring color into your home and embellish your time through their mellow voices. 🦜




Do you know that feeling when you’re back from work, and those eyes are looking at you with such mesmerizing joy? It's our fluffy friends, waiting for you to take care of them. With three new breeds of doggos and kittens, you will feel six-time better than winning the lottery. Aren’t they adorable? Try to name them all, and share your guesses in the comments section below. 🐕🐈

Wow such update, very cute, wow


[h3]Mechanics[/h3]

Now, we hope that you’ve installed an air-conditioner in your house because what we're going to show you now is way too HAT! Do you remember our little cap sneak peek? Now we can show you its final version. Protect your companions from the sun, and make sure you cover their heads when you take them on a job. Here, take a look:

Don’t forget, safety first! Let us know which one is your favorite. 👒⛑️🎩


Don't let your pets be disheveled! Wash them and what’s more important, scrub their backs with our special combs, and look how happy they get. They shine bright like diamonds! 💎




Ah yes, we’ve brought a new fun and exercising toy too. (Actually, it's already been in the game but we've just added new functionality to it!).
Your cats will love it for sure. They need it to stay in shape, so keep an eye if they practice every day. 🏆🥇

You spin me right round, kitty, right round like a treadmill, kitty, right round, round, round.


If today was a busy day for ya... you know, flipping houses, doing stuff... Now it’s time for some rest. With this new mechanic, your four-legged friends will also take their daily naps on some comfy sheets.😴




Already on your feet? Come and check this out!
We improved the user picture mechanics by adding different variants of custom frames and user images. Now is your turn to adjust them to your needs:




[h3]Items[/h3]

For those who love to lie down and wonder, we have something special: a ceiling fan – you might say it’s just an item, but listen to this quiet swoosh. You might get dizzy from that inspirational whirling.🌬️🌪️




If you've ever dreamed of a cozy room in the atmosphere of the Amazon rainforest, you can create such an oasis yourself. With these new plants mixed with your favorite decor, you can now design the most comfortable domesticity! 🌴🌿




[h3]Keep up to date with the latest[/h3]

As an ending to this development update, we leave our creation in your hands, folks! We’re still looking forward to your feedback and opinions, so throw them at us in the comment section below.

Also, don’t forget to follow our social media, so you don't miss the latest news. Take care of your pets, and your houses, and don’t forget to water your plants!


[h3]Discount[/h3]

If you still didn't grab a copy of Pets DLC (impawssible!), the Pets Bundle (now on a bigger discount!) is your chance!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26062/Pets_Bundle/

Meanwhile, have a lovely time flipping!
~Frozen District and Frozen Way Teams


P.S.

Pssst, some last news. For those, who await the Farm DLC, the second dev update is coming in the near future, so stay tuned! If you haven’t done it yet, you can still add it to your wishlist here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1832960/House_Flipper__Farm_DLC/

House Flipper has been added to Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming, and it comes as a unexpected yet welcomed surprise.

This indie simulation title oversees players take on the role of a handyman and decorator with every home renovation skill imaginable. However, before you're able to buy a property of your own, you must earn yourself money and a reputation by taking on jobs from nearby residents in need of help.

You could be tasked with a paint job, or a bathroom installation, or may even be asked to furnish an entire property. For such a quaint game with a specific goal, there's plenty to do. You can even clean windows if you feel that way inclined, or are tasked to do so!

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Greetings, fellow Flippers! 👋

Here we are again with a new bunch of fixes! As we’ve mentioned in a previous dev update, hard work pays off - thanks to all of you who let us know about your issues through our bug report ticket system, another patch comes to life! 🩹



We once again prepared 2 separate lists, one for general fixes and one for house/order-specific fixes.
We think you will be pleased to know that we have focused, among other things, on refining the enjoyment of spending time with your furry friends, as during the last 2 weeks we've taken a closer look at all the animal-related problems you reported.

Check out the following list:



[h3]General fixes and changes:[/h3]

• Dogs will now properly get dirty over time, depending on their cleanliness-related perks.
  
• Cats will now jump and play on their wall playgrounds.
  
• Fixed the issue where swapped walls weren't saved.
  
• Fixed the issue where pets would spawn outside of their enclosures.
  
• Improved spawning mechanics of pets when changing maps, they will attempt to spawn on the same height as the player if possible, instead of skipping whole floors.
  
• Pets can no longer be put down on roofs.
  
• Added meaningful distinction between male and female Iguanas and changed their animation in Morgan’s Pet Care.
  
• You can now place items on Listan patterned under the bowl mat.
  
• Guinea pigs will no longer spin in place by following the same spot.
  
• Fixed an issue where the parrot would get stuck in some actions.
  
• Fixed player animation repeating when feeding the hamster.
  
• Fixed laying in bed issues for Couch Archaic variants.
  
• Fixed a bug where carrying a pet could allow a player to place multiple laptops
  
• Fixed an issue where cats would get stuck on placed windows.
  
• Cats will no longer completely freeze if you sell a window the cat was planning to jump to.
  
• Fixed an issue with some items being unsellable after your pet stops sitting on them.
  
• Cats will no longer teleport to the next floor or roof after jumping to the window.
  
• Removed visual clutter from some interaction menu buttons.
  
• The dog's jaw will no longer slowly clip through the toy during the catch.
  
• Fixed an issue where a dog would walk next to the toy and just look at it instead of catching it.
  
• Fixed stairs sometimes not generating proper conditions for your pets to use them.
  
• Fixed the movement of pets on some stairs.
  
• Adjusted placement of the Parrot during eating action.
  
• Fixed an issue with being unable to feed the fish.
  
• Morgan’s Pet Care now only has female spiders to take care of.
  
• A slider will now appear in the pet cage selection menu and fixed navigation via pad.
  
• Fixed an issue where the dog’s position will wildly jitter when playing tug of war near weeds.
  
• Pulling interaction will now properly be ended if the dog ends up in the air.
  
• Pulling toys and paint cans will no longer disappear when the interaction is initiated between rooms.
  
• Cats will no longer get stuck attempting to go through the door clap.
  
• Fixed the door being sellable and pickable after a cat going through the door clap.
  
• Fixed tablet thumbnails for variants of tents, a garden gnome, and Euphorbia milii.
  
• Fixed interaction and selling issues for the item, Kevin Small Triple Window 2.5 x 1.45 m
  
• It is now possible to remove plastic bag trash with Seller Tool, like any other trash.
  
• Harper windows will no longer flick after being opened.
  
• You can now interact with the treadmill to call your dog to it.
  

[h3]House/Job specific fixes and changes:[/h3]

• Business As Usual (Job—Luxury):
  Fixed walking area issues for pets, which made them go into unreachable places.
  
• Poppy House (House—Pets):
  Basement stairs that are part of the building can no longer be sold.
  
• Snuggly Hideaway (House—Pets):
  It is now possible to install doors and windows on the ground floor around the stairs.
  
• Historic House (House—Luxury):
  Fixed stairs being transparent during tiling.
  Fixed loose stairs parts sticking out of the ceiling.
  It is now possible to leave the house through the front gate.
  
• Two in One (Job—Luxury), A Job You Can’t Refuse (Job—Luxury), Closed Laundry (House—Luxury), and Top-notch Apartment (House—Luxury):
  Fixed the issue where ceilings would appear black.
  
• Classic Manor House (House—Luxury):
  Destroying walls around the stairs will no longer expose the next floor.
  
• The One To Flip (House—Base Game) and The One To Move In (House—Base Game):
  It is now possible to install Mary windows
  
• A New Player In Town (Job—Luxury):
  Fixed the issue causing duplicated shutter installation quests.
  
• Garage With Bunker (House—Apocalypse):
  Cockroaches/Glass will no longer clip through the floor.
  
• Uncle’s Bunker (House—Apocalypse):
  The roof above the entrance will no longer flicker.
  
• Alleyway of Lights (House - Cyberpunk):
  Snowflakes will no longer be visible on ECO lightning mode.
  
• Garage With Bunker (House—Apocalypse):
  Filled in a hole near the hatch.
  
• House After The Flood (House-Base Game):
  Stains on the floor will no longer flicker.
  
• Man Cave (House-Base Game):
  Stains in the basement will no longer appear on the minimap of the ground floor.
  
• Hucker’s House (House—Base Game):
  Fixed the drastic FPS drop after painting the ceiling below the roof.
  

We also wanted to thank you very much for receiving Builder Simulator so warmly. The release brought new players into the world of property building, and the 82% positive review ratio motivates and inspires the development team! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out below:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26521/Builder_Flipper/

Remember to follow our social media to stay up to date with upcoming updates, and be ready for more exciting content! 🤩

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26062/Pets_Bundle/

As always, have a lovely time flipping!
~Frozen District and Frozen Way teams