Bit Buddy news & patch notes

The Summer Update is now live! This update brings new summer-themed content, an AFK animation, public multiplayer lobbies, and a variety of improvements and fixes.

New Content

• Added new summer-themed skins and decorations

• Added an AFK animation

• Added a public multiplayer lobby list

• Added a maximum player count setting for multiplayer lobbies

• Added an "Auto Hide Gift Packs" option

• Added a "Show Game Mode Hint Text" option

• Added a Buddy transparency adjustment setting

• Added support for new languages:

  • Serbian (Latinica)

  • Serbian (Српски)

Improvements & Fixes

• Fixed an issue where presets could be lost

• Improved the in-game Steam Workshop page

• Developer Support Pack outfits are now synchronized and visible in multiplayer

• Optimized window size to prevent hats and decorations from being clipped on certain skins

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We hope these new features and improvements make your experience even more enjoyable.

Special Redeem Code:

1000+ Workshop Items Achieved!!

"You Did It" — Enter this special code to claim an exclusive hat made just for the community!

Special Thanks

Special thanks to rammba for providing Serbian translations for Bit Buddy, helping more players enjoy the game in their native language.

New:

• Added multiplayer position memory, allowing the game to remember the screen positions of recently encountered players

Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where mouse sprites were positioned incorrectly and input visualization effects were invisible in RTL system languages such as Arabic

• Improved HID device compatibility (headsets, drawing tablets, etc.)

• Fixed black outlines appearing on some Workshop animations when vertical jitter was enabled

• Fixed an issue where some players experienced incorrect drag positioning and unresponsive option buttons while in multiplayer sessions

• Fixed an issue where mods could not properly load resource files with uppercase file extensions

This update introduces a new Wishing Pool feature and increases the chance of obtaining items from it. We hope this brings a more enjoyable experience when acquiring items.

New:

• Added the Wishing Pool feature with increased item drop rates

Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the Input Visualization effect displayed incorrectly in multiplayer

• Fixed an incorrect maximum player limit in multiplayer rooms

• Added the function of loading subscribed and downloaded mods during runtime

• Added a restart button in the settings panel

• Updated supporting code for BitBuddy Workshop Editor

This update officially introduces Steam Workshop support!

You can now create and share your own Buddies, outfits, and more, and help expand the experience together with the community. If you're interested in making mods, feel free to check out this guide to get started:

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Random Outfit timer was incorrect

This update introduces online connection status monitoring to help us better identify and investigate potential connection issues.

This update does not include any gameplay changes. Thank you for your support and feedback!

• Optimized an issue where occasional disconnections could occur during long sessions in multiplayer lobbies.

This update does not include any gameplay changes and only improves multiplayer stability. If you still encounter any issues, please continue to provide feedback. Thank you for your support!

• Fixed an issue where some players would get stuck during loading in multiplayer.

Multiplayer

Bit Buddy is bringing a long-awaited new feature this time: multiplayer support.

Now you can play Bit Buddy with your friends and enjoy a whole new level of interactive fun.

Lunar New Year Outfits

Celebrate the Chinese New Year by dressing up your Buddy in new outfits and enjoy a joyful and festive New Year together!

Redemption Code

In this update, we’ve also prepared some stylish outfits.

Enter “Carrot Tissue” in the game to claim them~

Update

This update adds the Input Visualization feature. Inputs from keyboard, mouse, and game controllers are captured in real-time and displayed visually.

This feature can be enabled in “Settings Panel” → “Effects”.

Update Contents:

• Added “Input Visualization” effect

• Fixed incorrect display of set icons in the outfit acquisition window

🎉 Bit Buddy’s major update is now live!

This time, Bit Buddy receives a milestone update.

🕹️ New Controller Support (Global Detection)

Bit Buddy now supports global detection of controller inputs, making it your perfect companion while gaming:

• Xbox Controllers

• PlayStation DualSense (PS5 Controller)

• PlayStation DualShock 4 (PS4 Controller)

• No window focus is required — Bit Buddy can detect your actions in any game.

• It joins you in battle and in controls more realistically than ever.

Whether you’re in intense combat or casually grinding, Bit Buddy is always by your side.

🎮 Controller Outfits

• A new outfit category has been added: “Controller”.

  This update includes 20 different controller outfits with unique styles.

• When Bit Buddy detects controller input, it automatically switches to a controller outfit (you can remove it by clicking the currently equipped controller outfit — after removal, keyboard/mouse outfits are used by default).

🎄 Christmas-Themed Outfits

To celebrate the holidays, this update adds a new set of Christmas-themed outfits:

• Christmas-style appearance and accessories

• A richer festive atmosphere

Let your Bit Buddy celebrate Christmas together with you 🎄

✨ Additional Improvements

• Stability and performance optimizations: improved performance when running alongside demanding games (when high GPU load is detected, Bit Buddy automatically reduces FPS to 30 and temporarily disables the line-shake effect); fixed stuttering and unresponsiveness on some PCs

• Fixed an issue where some players could not hide the taskbar icon

• In-game mode now displays tooltip text on mouse hover

• Random outfit improvements: added random part selection, added a “Dislike” button in the outfit page — outfits marked as “Dislike” won’t be included in random selection and appear at the bottom of the list

• Added new statistics: mouse movement distance, controller button usage, analog stick movement distance

• When “Auto-acquire outfits” is off, duplicate outfits are now grouped in the acquisition window

• Added a Steam developer page link in settings — extra outfit rewards are waiting for you 🎁

Update Notes:

• Fixed an issue where the “Taskbar Docking” feature didn’t stick to the bottom of the screen when the taskbar was hidden

• Added a reward to the “Join Group” button

• Optimized the exchange page: items are now sorted by quality

• Optimized the exchange page: the “Auto Fill” button no longer switches rarity with right-click; it now automatically fills items of the lowest quality that meet the conditions

Tip:

• MacOS users may experience issues with global key detection after the update. Please go to System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy’s monitoring permission, and restart the game (make sure to completely remove BitBuddy using the ‘-’ key). When restarting, grant BitBuddy monitoring permission again.

Update Notes

• Added “Game Mode” setting

• Added “Random Outfit” setting

• Added “Taskbar Docking” setting

• Fixed an issue where the desktop pet displayed a gray border on some monitors

Note:

• macOS users may encounter an issue after the update where global key inputs are not detected. Please go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy from the list using the “-” button, and then restart the game. Upon restarting, you will need to grant BitBuddy input monitoring permissions again.

📢 To all our Cyber Bosses, Procrastination Masters, and Workhorse Wranglers:

🔧 How Are We Fixing This?

🎁 The "Emperor" Compensation Skin is Here!

👉 How to Claim:

🙇 Finally, We Apologize Once More

Update Notes

• Fixed an issue where the Combo effect would still display even when not set to always on top.

• Fixed a rendering layer issue with the Turtle skin.

• Added a one-click “Join Community Group” button.

• Fixed an issue where the Windows 11 taskbar icon could appear as the default app icon. (If the icon still appears incorrect after the update, please right-click and run recache_icon.bat in the game’s installation directory as Administrator.)

• Fixed an issue where unintended combinations could generate items that were not supposed to drop.

Note:

• MacOS users may encounter issues with global key listening after the update. Please go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddy from the list using the “-” button, restart the game, and re-grant Input Monitoring permissions when prompted.

Currently, there is a configuration error in the Steam store. The base game incorrectly includes content from the Developer Supporter Pack, which prevents the purchase of the bundle. We are waiting for Valve staff to resolve this issue. Once handled, the Supporter Pack content will be removed from the base game. If you have already used items from the DLC to synthesize other items, purchasing the DLC later will not grant you those synthesis items again; it will only unlock the cosmetics and the gallery entries.

📢 Important Notice:

After a long probation period, Bit Buddy has officially become a full-time employee!

It’s time to assign a cyber desktop pet to your workspace!

🎉 What’s new in the full release?

→ New Outfits: Over 600 adorable or wacky outfits to dress up your Buddy with a new look every day~

→ Upgraded Effects: In addition to the flame effect from the demo, a brand-new combo effect has been added to make your combos more exciting!

→ Achievement System: The full version now includes an achievement system—come check out all the fun achievements waiting for you~

🚨 Launch Benefits

▶️ Launch Week Discount: 10% off during the first week!

▶️ Redeem Code Reward: Enter Bit Buddy Now at the bottom of the settings menu to receive the Like Hat! Thank you for liking, following, and sharing!

▶️ Demo Player Bonus: Players who tried the demo will receive the Template Set, including the template skin and a full set of template outfits~

🐮 Bundle Discounts

💡 Thank you for all your support!

Every step of Bit Buddy’s growth is thanks to all you cyber bosses!

If it can bring you a smile from the corner of your desktop, that is the greatest encouragement to us.

We’ll continue to optimize the game after release, bringing more small features and new outfits—please look forward to it!

Windows Platform:

• Fixed an issue where certain games could cause stuck keys during gameplay

• Fixed stuttering when closing the application

• Reduced CPU usage

📢 Attention, cyber bosses!

The Steam Animal Game Festival has begun: cats, dogs, fish, and birds are all here, and guess what? Our very own Bit Buddy is joining the lineup!

🐮 We’ll be part of the festival running from November 10th to 17th (PT), come try out the latest demo!

💡 And here’s the big news: the full release is scheduled for November 18th (PT), right after the event ends. Your cyber companion is finally going full-time after passing the trial period!

🎮 The full version will feature over 600 fun outfits to discover, plus a brand-new achievement system; can you guess what quirky goals await?

All outfits and collection data you earn in the demo will carry over to the full version. (Unopened gift boxes and exchange inventory items will be cleared, so open and combine away!)

Players who have added the game to their wishlist or played the demo will receive exclusive outfits as a thank-you gift!

Thank you for your support, let’s gooo! 🐾

Demo Version Update

All Platforms

• Performance optimization, reduced memory usage for the desktop pet, frame rate locked at 60 FPS

• Added costume preset feature

• Added extra visual effect settings

• Fixed issue with Steam Overlay not being blocked on Windows 11

Note:

• MacOS users may encounter issues with detecting global key presses after the update. Please go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove the monitoring permission for BitBuddyDemo (make sure to use the “-” button to completely remove the BitBuddyDemo entry), then restart the game. When launching, re-grant BitBuddyDemo the monitoring permission.

Demo Version Update Notes

All Platforms

• Pop-up windows now automatically adjust their position when near the screen edge

• Fixed certain issues when using the “Always on Top” setting

Windows

• Disabled Steam overlay

Note:

• MacOS users may encounter an issue where global key detection stops working after the update. To fix this, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddyDemo (make sure to use the “–” button to completely delete the entry), then restart the game and re-grant BitBuddyDemo input monitoring permission when prompted.

Update Notes

All Platforms

• Fixed an issue where the reset pet position hotkey did not work. (You need to click the pet or the taskbar icon to make BitBuddyDemo active before using the shortcut.)

Windows

• Added a global hotkey for resetting pet position: Control + Alt + F1

MacOS

• Added a global hotkey for resetting pet position: Control + Command + 1

Note:

• After the update, MacOS users may encounter an issue where global key detection does not work. To fix this, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddyDemo completely using the ‘-’ button, then restart the game. When BitBuddyDemo starts again, re-grant it Input Monitoring permission.

Demo Version Update Notes

New Features

Windows

• Added “Always on Top” setting option

• Added “Hide Taskbar Icon” setting option

All Platforms

• Added “Mirror Effect” setting option

Fixes

All Platforms

• Fixed popup display issue when “Auto-claim Outfits” is disabled

Note:

• MacOS users may encounter an issue where global key detection stops working after the update. To fix this, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, remove BitBuddyDemo (make sure to use the “–” button to completely delete the entry), then restart the game and re-grant BitBuddyDemo input monitoring permission when prompted.

👉 What does that mean?

It means right now, this very moment, you can play the super-charged demo! We’ve packed it with extra cute skins and fun new toys; all waiting for you to collect!

🎁 What can you do?

Play for free: During the Next Fest (Oct 13–20 PT), enjoy the demo as much as you want! Smash that keyboard and see what kind of rare skins your little buddy can unlock.

Add to your wishlist: One click = instant bestie status! When the full version launches, everyone who’s played the demo will get exclusive in-game rewards!

Every wishlist, follow, and like helps Bit Buddy grow stronger!

Head to the Steam Next Fest page, search for Bit Buddy, and bring your new desktop pal home today! 💖