House Flipper News

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

Howdy, fellow Flippers! 🏡

Since the announcement of House Flipper – Farm DLC, many of you have been asking about the current status of our brand-new addition to the flipping family. I can't help but mention that you guys managed to help us reach 140k additions on the Farm DLC wishlist count, and that's already a really impressive number! We’re proud to tell you that we have some new stuff to showcase, but first, we’d like to thank you for your patience and support. It means a lot to have you here with us! 🙏

It’s been a while since our last update, and we've heard that many of you can’t wait to see what’s new, so let’s skip to the good part. We can’t start off in a better way than showing you a couple of animals! We're also gonna showcase new farming items which will help at your work, as well as talk about some buzz in the garden. Additionally, we'll also delve into the subject of our fresh decoration items that will surely bring some warm atmosphere to your designs. Without further ado, let’s get the farming started!

Those woolen beauties lost their fur, but who wouldn't want to have an alpaca in their backyard? 🦙Everyone would... right?!
Check them out before the pelt is back in place:




Let's jump over to the next one! Widely known for their climbing skills, those cuties are majeeeestic! 🐐 We’re super excited because they’re the real G.O.A.T.S!






Now... it’s so satisfying to watch your hard work pay off, so what about making it profitable? Why not! We are constantly trying to develop the available mechanics, so with the Farm DLC, we’re preparing something special for you! Check out this unique system of harvesting and sowing. Let us know in the comment section below, what you guys think about such mechanics in this kind of form. 🌽🌽🌽

A farmer without his tools is like a fish without water.⚒️🧰 That's why we've also managed to prepare a few items to help you in your rural life. Grab your hoe, and loosen the ground. You may also need a bucket, but don't worry, you can find it in the photo below:






Wait, what's that sound?.. Do you hear buzzing?.. 🐝
Neither do we... but after the survey results, we were flooded with your bee requests. Our fluffy, flying friends will come at the right time, and for now, enjoy the honey from our apiary! 🍯






...Fear of the dark, fear of the dark, I have a constant fear that something's always near 😱😱😱. In that case, we’re planning to bring you something to brighten up your house! Take a look at a branch and a cartwheel with hanging lights! We find them really cool and hope you like those countryside-styled decorations.💡






A day on the farm wouldn't be fully enjoyable without your favourite music. Take your portable radio and listen to what you like, wherever you want! 📻🎶🎶




We've also prepared something cool for the connoisseurs of the classics, If you are a fan of vintage style, you'll undoubtedly love this gramophone:




The icing on the farmer’s cake, though, is this retro radio. Maybe you can still listen to War of the Worlds on it!




Last but not least, as we mentioned some time ago, Frozen Way has become the co-publisher of a Builder Simulator. That was big news, and now we want to shout out loud: the long-awaited premiere is here! Don't wait any longer, and grab your toolbox – the Builder Flipper bundle is here!

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

That would be it for today’s development update. We hope that you enjoyed the things we showcased. If you’ve got any questions or ideas, feel free to throw your feedback at us in the comment section below!

Furthermore, don’t forget to add Farm DLC to your wishlist. 🙏

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

Have a lovely time flipping! 🏚️🧹

~Frozen District & Frozen Way teams

Hellooo there, Flippers!

As you probably know, we’re constantly working on developing our game (and the latest DLC) to improve your gameplay experience. Some say: Work hard, play hard. For now, it's working time, and we've got some stuff to share with ya!

But before we proceed!... It's etched, like black on white: there is no "us" without you. To show you our appreciation, we come with another giveaway! To check out more info about the various prizes, click the image below or proceed through this LINK!




Okay now, let's get started with the news!

Even though a huge majority of our players enjoy the Pets DLC, we would like to thank you for sending us various reports regarding different issues or bugs you encounter. We've been monitoring all of our social media channels, and we're collecting every little piece of information. Prepare for yet another hotfix next week, that will deal with another portion of the latest issues (like that pesky 13th floor bug ːDogefaceː)

If you don't know yet, we're also working on a Pets DLC content update, that according to our plan, is going to arrive this month, and we prepared a couple of sneak peeks! Last time we showed you that a new rat companion is in the making. Now it’s time for a proper rat cage... lots of space for those little climbers! Take a look at this beauty, isn’t it adorable?




Here comes another quick look at some other items that we're working on. Do you know what they're used for? Do you have any other ideas for cool pets-related items that should make it into the game? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. We’re really excited to know your opinion!

(Does that mean that we're also working on a brushing feature for those furry fluffers?? :o )


Additionally, we thought about hats. Yes, hats!... for your pets!

You can find a little preview of that on one of our past devlogs, but this time we also wanted to ask you something:

See... the hats will be changing, and we're still wondering what the dependencies should be.
We have 3 options to choose from here, and we don't know which one sounds the best, so let us know whatcha think:
1. Pets change their hats depending on the DLC origin of the job the player currently works on. (certain hat for Garden DLC orders etc.)
2. Pets change their hats depending on the tool that is currently used by the player
3. Pets change their hats depending on player's choice only.

Here's a little example preview of the second option:

Let us know which option sounds the best for you!


Aaaand that's it for the news. We hope you like what we’ve showcased, and don’t forget to participate in the giveaway! May luck be on your side!

Make sure to follow us on our social media channels, so you won't miss any future updates. And believe me - there will be dozens of them in the future!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569190/House_Flipper__Pets_DLC/

Have a lovely time flipping!
~ Frozen District and Frozen Way teams

Hey, Flippers!

As you already know, we're constantly trying to improve our brand new DLC, according to your feedback. Since our last patch notes, we've managed to fix some additional issues reported by our community, but most importantly, we added a teleport mechanic that helps your pets move around stairs. Most of you (if not every one of you, yikes) have been asking for it, so we're more than happy to implement it into the game! Like the previous patch notes, we've prepared a separate list for general issues and house/order-related fixes.

Quick disclaimer: Read till the end because we might have some surprises for you! But for now, let's get the bugs out of our house!



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

• Dogs, cats, and bunnies will now move between floors on their own via internal staircases, with no need to carry them up or down.
  
• You can now put up to two guinea pigs inside one enclosure, instead of only one.
  
• Improved pet randomization in Morgan’s Pet Care and fixed the issue with new pets not generating in the next refresh cycle if all of them were taken by the player.
  
• Cat hairballs are produced much less frequently now.
  
• Adjusted mouth position of held dog toys and held paint cans to better fit each dog.
  
• Your dogs will now drop held toys when you open their interaction menu, in a similar fashion to dropping held paint.
  
• Your dogs can no longer carry paint when holding a toy in their mouth and vice versa.
  
• Fixed paint cans having collision when carried by dogs, as well as randomly disappearing when carried in rare instances.
  
• Fixed the issue with turtles getting stuck spinning indefinitely.
  
• Fixed issues regarding feeding the turtle, the food will no longer disappear and interaction will properly fill out the bowl without the need for multiple feedings.
  
• Fixed positions of cats laying on objects.
  
• Rebalanced the timing of the pet needs and their behavior on jobs.
  
• Fixed pets changing their colors when the game is reloaded.
  
• Fixed some doors with little pet doors not having their intended functionality.
  
• Fixed an issue with being unable to feed the hamster.
  
• Fixed hamster’s cage keytips.
  
• Fixed house recognition issues when the player is on the roof.
  

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

• The AnimalCaretaker:
  Fixed the issue with door frame deletion causing the wall to be filled out despite another door frame being present.
  Fixed issues related to selling the bathtub and its mounting point.
  
  
• Lets Rock Right Meow
  (House) - Fixed wall near the balcony on the second floor being unpaintable.
  
  
• KameHouse:
  Adjusted walking for pets, preventing them from floating in the air.
  

Okay now... How about the magic trick? From now on, you don't need to carry your doggos, kitties, and bunnies anymore! We gave them a pinch of magic so that everyone could feel a little Harry Potter vibes! As mentioned above, teleportation is a real thing. It's a kind of magic, isn't it?




Some while ago, we’ve shown you that you’ll be able to have two guinea pigs in one cage. Unfortunately, due to dozens of things we had to do before the release, we didn’t manage to prepare it on time. Today everything changes, though. Two guinea pigs in one cage? Hold my beer!




The sound of drumrolls echoes through basements and pipes, and you already know something is coming! Suddenly, you realize that below this message, you can find a long-awaited friend that will come with a future update.




If house flipping wasn't enough, we have fantastic news for you! Frozen Way, as a co-producer of Builder Simulator, gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create your own house from scratch! Get to grips with construction and feel like Bob the Builder!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120320/Builder_Simulator/


Additionally, before you go, we have a little survey about your favorite (and least favorite) House Flipper NPCs. If you'd like to share your opinion with us, just click on the image below:




That would be it for today’s development update, flippers. If you have any questions or ideas regarding House Flipper – Pets DLC or Builder Simulator, feel free to let us know in the comments below or on our discord channel.

Have a lovely time flipping!

~ Frozen District & Frozen Way teams!