Cat carried Butterfly news & patch notes

Hello everyone, this is Baobaoding STUDIO! We’ve just released a new version with several adjustments based on the issues and suggestions we’ve received recently. The full patch notes are listed at the end of this post for your reference. It has been one week since Cat Carried Butterfly launched. Thank you so much for playing, sharing feedback, and supporting us during this time. Today, we’d also like to take this opportunity to talk about something many players have mentioned: why does Cat Carried Butterfly use Shanghainese voice acting? To be honest, we hesitated about this early in development. We worried that some players might feel distant from the story because they were not used to hearing a regional dialect in the voice acting. After launch, we did see some discussion around the use of Shanghainese. Some players liked it, while others found it harder to get used to. We understand both reactions. When we were in school, we often heard that Mandarin should be promoted. Dialects seemed to belong only at home, in the casual conversations of uncles and aunties, in alleyways, markets, dinner tables, and childhood memories. As we grew up, the chances to truly speak in dialect became fewer and fewer. Shanghai itself has many different versions of “local speech” depending on the area. Some words we clearly knew as children have slowly become blurry over time, and sometimes we need to ask older family members before we can remember them again. When we try to say them now, our tongues may even stumble. Shanghai has developed so quickly. At times, it feels as if we can no longer keep up with the rhythm of the city. Many street scenes and ways of speaking that once felt completely natural in childhood have quietly drifted away. Dialect and “memories of Shanghai” are like faint pencil marks left on an old handwriting notebook, slowly fading bit by bit. That is why, in the end, we chose to fully voice the game in Shanghainese. A story set in old Shanghai should carry these voices. During recording, whenever we encountered unfamiliar local expressions, we would look them up in a Shanghainese dictionary on the spot. We also learned many words that we had either never known or had already forgotten how to say. It was a wonderful process. It felt less like simply making a game, and more like picking up pieces of memory that were about to scatter. We also truly want to thank Feichuandan. During development, he gave us a great deal of support. Many times during recording, we found ourselves quietly amazed by his knowledge and professionalism when it came to Shanghainese. Cat Carried Butterfly is not a perfect work, and Shanghainese voice acting will certainly not be to everyone’s taste. But to us, it is an important part of the game. If a single line of Shanghainese in the game reminds you of your childhood home, of an older neighbor or family member, or of a voice you have not heard in a long time, then it has already found its meaning. You are also very welcome to continue sending us reports and feedback. Whether it is about the story, voice acting, gameplay experience, bugs, or your own feelings about Shanghainese and memories of Shanghai, we will read them carefully. Thank you for stepping into that apartment building in Cat Carried Butterfly. And thank you for hearing its voice. The detailed patch notes are listed below for your reference. If you encounter any issues while playing, please don’t worry. You can join our player group (Group No. 830807333) to discuss them with us, and we will do our best to address reported issues as soon as possible. ———————————————— v1.12 PATCH NOTES

Adjusted the hint text for the Mahjong puzzle in Chapter 2.

Added more save slots. The total number of save slots has been expanded to 10.

Added bubble text hints to certain gameplay sequences.

Added a second confirmation prompt when starting a new game to reduce accidental inputs.

Fixed typos, missing text, and other text-related issues.

Fixed an issue in Chapter 4 where the cat-riding mini-game could sometimes fail to jump properly near the edge of the scene.

Hello everyone, this is Baobaoding STUDIO! Our first independently developed game, Cat Carried Butterfly, has finally officially launched today! The game is available at a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks, bringing the discounted price to RMB 31.68. Today also marks the opening of the “Oriental Game Culture Week.” We would like to thank Steam China for the invitation, and we also hope that Cat Carried Butterfly can do its small part in sharing Chinese local folklore, language, and culture while accompanying everyone through a “chilling” May Day holiday. We’ve also brought along our latest launch trailer: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/f1d2238377e197eb0240541e28be01e20328b50e.png It is also worth mentioning that we have teamed up with Nu Diao, a two-player co-op Chinese horror puzzle game also rooted in Wu-Yue culture, to create the “Wu-Yue Strange Journey” bundle. Completing the set will grant an additional 5% bundle discount on top of the existing offer. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/db6458846936ab7b871b7b8ce507628db261b933.png Once again, we would like to thank every player who has supported the game since its very beginning, especially those who participated in the public demo, closed testing, and shared feedback along the way. Every single suggestion has meant a great deal to us. At the same time, we would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the voice actors who lent their voices to this game. Without you, Cat Carried Butterfly would not be complete.

• Voice Director: Feichuandan @绯川陵彦
• Sakula Xiaowu @❀Sakulaˇ小舞 (as Xiaodie / Opera Troupe Child / Bullying Child)
• Feichuandan @绯川陵彦 (as Fang Qizhao)
• Hou Xiaofei @一口井 (as Fang Xiaochan / Opera Troupe Child / Bullying Child)
• Pang Xueren @胖雪人Ozu (as Lu Ren)
• Liu Yao @刘茫儿 (as Zhang Wenkai)
• Chen Chaoqun (as Li Lan)
• Zhang Yuan (as Wang Shouyi)
• Liu Heming (as Xiao Rouyuan)
• Zhang Ruoyu @歪欧酱 (as Gray Aunt / Lu Ping)
• @冷泉夜月 (as Japanese Man / Interrogator)
• @好多蒜蓉哇@妄崽er (as Opera Troupe Child)

(In no particular order) We’ve also collected some of the most frequently mentioned questions and put them together in an FAQ for easy reference: Q: What time exactly will the game be released on April 28? A: To help everyone enjoy the game during the May Day holiday, the game will officially launch at 11:00 AM Beijing Time on Tuesday, April 28. Q: How long will the launch discount last? A: A 12% launch discount will begin on the release day and last for two weeks, bringing the discounted price to RMB 31.68. The launch discount will end at 11:00 AM on May 10. Q: How can I report bugs or technical issues encountered in the game? A: If you encounter any issues while playing, please join our official player group and contact any group admin marked with 【问题咨询】 to submit your feedback. We will provide one-on-one support. We also plan to maintain a relatively high update frequency in the near future, and any issues reported will be fixed as quickly as possible to ensure a smooth gameplay experience. (Group number: 830807333) Q: How long is Cat Carried Butterfly? A: Excluding the prologue and epilogue, the game contains 4 chapters. Of course, puzzle-solving time varies from player to player, but the estimated playtime is around 5 hours. Q: I already own Nu Diao. Can I still enjoy the 5% bundle discount? A: Yes! This is a “complete the set” bundle, so both games do not need to be purchased at the same time. Players who already own Nu Diao can purchase Cat Carried Butterfly at a lower price (RMB 28.51). Q: Does the game support controllers and Steam Deck? A: Cat Carried Butterfly is a straightforward side-scrolling puzzle game in which most actions can be completed through clicking. At the moment, the game supports keyboard and mouse only, and does not currently support Steam Deck. Q: I use a Mac computer. Can I play Cat Carried Butterfly? A: The game supports Mac systems. Please check the minimum requirements before purchasing: OS: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later

• Processor: Apple Silicon M1 or Intel Core i5 equivalent or better
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Metal-compatible integrated graphics (Apple Silicon M1 GPU / Intel Iris equivalent) or better
• Storage: 1 GB available space
• Sound Card: Standard sound card with Core Audio support

PS: Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam client no longer supports 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 and earlier. In addition, we are also holding a small giveaway on our official social media and in the player group to thank everyone who has continued to support us. You’re also very welcome to join in by leaving a comment. Xiaoheihe: @包包丁STUDIO Rednote account: @包包丁STUDIO Official Cat Carried Butterfly group: 655633699 Sincerely, Baobaoding STUDIO

Hello everyone, this is Baobaoding STUDIO! Our independently developed Chinese supernatural suspense puzzle game Cat Carried Butterfly will officially launch on April 28 at 11:00 AM. The game will be priced at $5.23, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks, bringing the discounted price to approximately $4.60. As the weather gets warmer, we hope the game can bring a little “coolness” to your May Day holiday~ Everyone has a fated yao destined for them. A lucky few get to meet theirs and live alongside it. A yao is both a person’s “illness” and their “cure.” {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/e10f5408f79b76cb12e925b7ec7cd976512291b4.png At the same time, we have also updated the online demo. In response to the feedback many of you shared, especially regarding “complicated puzzles” and “cumbersome interactions,” we have made a number of improvements. You’re welcome to update the demo and give it another try. These changes will also be included in the full release.

• Puzzle adjustments: We have added more hints and simplified some puzzles.
• Interaction improvements: We have streamlined some interactions that previously felt too cumbersome.
• Dialogue bubble adjustment: The default interaction has been changed from “auto-skip after 3 seconds” to manual skip, to prevent accidental taps or missing important dialogue.
• Clue Notes optimization: To better match players’ reading habits, we have adjusted the reading order of the Clue Notes from left to right, making the story easier to follow.

However, because some save point placements have been changed, progress from the demo cannot be carried over to the full release. Thank you for your understanding. The demo will remain available until the game officially launches on April 28, when it will be taken offline. If you still want to try it, please make sure to download and play it before then. We are also continuing to collect feedback, so if you have thoughts to share, you are very welcome to join our player group (Group No. 830807333) and talk to us directly. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported *Xian Die* all along—the release date has finally been set! From that initial idea to today’s release, we’ve faced many unexpected setbacks and challenges throughout the production process. This may not be a perfect work, but it is the most authentic expression we could possibly offer. *Butterfly’s Embrace* carries all our sincerity—the history of this apartment building, the forgotten and twisted emotions—and we can finally present it to you in its entirety. These stories of obsession, love, and the refusal to let go even after loss can finally be seen. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/0e121f81f3b1a733876f50eeb8ab413e4f5ad7a1.jpg The two of us, together with our big cat and little cats at home, would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has followed and supported the game, especially all the players who joined the tests, tried the demo, and gave us such valuable feedback. Thank you for staying with us. We also hope that this time, you’ll stay with us through the end of this story and uncover the truth behind the mist. — Baobaoding STUDIO

Hello, players! This is Baobao Ding STUDIO. During the October Steam New Game Festival, Cat Carried Butterfly made its first official appearance, and nearly 5,000 players participated in the demo. We are thrilled and deeply grateful for all your attention and support! After the demo went live, we spent a lot of time reading comments, watching streams, and compiling surveys. We were delighted to see your recognition of the old Shanghai atmosphere we aimed to create, and we truly value every detail you suggested could be improved—every “puzzle is too hard” complaint or “I didn’t quite understand the story” confusion was carefully noted. We even created an “optimization to-do list” and posted it on our monitor. After carefully reviewing and digesting all your feedback, we have set a clear direction for the next round of optimizations for Cat Carried Butterfly. Today, we’d like to share our plans:

Stronger Guidance, No More Stuck Moments

Many players mentioned that some puzzles were slightly complex and that hints were not intuitive enough, which could affect smooth story progression. Moving forward, while preserving the suspenseful atmosphere, we will comprehensively enhance the in-game guidance system: extending tutorial hint display times, optimizing interactive areas, and redesigning the clue notebook system. We found that the original right-to-left text layout, although consistent with the period setting, differs from most players’ reading habits and increases the cognitive load. In future updates, the clue notebook will switch to a left-to-right layout and provide clearer story summaries, helping players more quickly immerse themselves in Lv Ping’s story. Of course, hardcore puzzle fans can rest assured. The optimization focuses on reducing unnecessary frustration from being stuck rather than simplifying the puzzle design itself. We aim to strike a balance between maintaining the suspense and providing clear guidance.

Smoother Controls, More Intuitive Interactions

We also noticed that some mini-games and interactive operations were not yet smooth enough and lacked satisfying feedback. The next update will first improve operational smoothness, simplifying certain “cumbersome” interactions. For example, the music box shaking action may be changed to a long press to reduce unnecessary effort. Dialogue bubbles will also have updated display logic to prevent accidental skipping or missed lines. Some players mentioned that the protagonist’s movement speed feels slow, making clue-hunting a bit tedious. We will appropriately increase the character’s running speed, allowing players to focus more on puzzles and story experience. We will also add more basic settings options, such as brightness adjustment and windowed/fullscreen mode switching, so everyone can freely choose the mode that suits them best.

First Developer Cameo FAQ Video (Special Guests: Cats, Cats, and more Cats 🐱)

Beyond sharing our optimization plans, we want to communicate more about the ideas and stories behind the game. That’s why we recorded a short developer video. In the video, we mainly address several frequently discussed questions from the demo: for example, is the Shanghainese voiceover a bit “pidgin”? Is the story too “riddling”? We also share some of our creative thoughts. —And, of course, there are plenty of cat shots 🐱. If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes of Cat Carried Butterfly (or just want to see some cats), you’re welcome to watch: Video Link<< This demo is only the beginning of our journey. The current version still has many shortcomings, but we will continue refining the game based on your feedback, aiming to deliver a richer and more immersive experience. Thank you to every player who spent time with us—you’ve made this story about dreams and the old city truly heard. If you’re interested in Cat Carried Butterfly and want to follow future updates and development progress, join our player group (830807333) to chat, give suggestions, and enjoy some cat content~ And if you’d like to add Cat Carried Butterfly to your wishlist, that would be the best encouragement for us! Sincerely, Baobao Ding STUDIO

Hello everyone! We’ve just pushed a new update focusing on fixing several major issues recently reported by players, as well as improving parts of the overall gameplay experience. Since the demo’s release, we’ve been following your feedback, posts, and gameplay videos across various communities. Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm and valuable suggestions! If you enjoy the demo, please consider leaving us a short review — it means a lot to our small team. Whether it’s praise or criticism, we take every comment seriously and will keep refining the game based on your input. You can find the detailed patch notes below. If you encounter any issues during gameplay, don’t worry — feel free to join our player group (ID: 830807333) to report them, and we’ll address them as soon as possible. ———————————————— V0.1.0.1 DEMO PATCH NOTES

Fixed a key story progression issue: Resolved a bug where the “Window Eavesdropping” event failed to trigger after completing the “Marble Game”, preventing players from obtaining the key clue “Knocking”, which could result in missing the “Meat” item and halting story progression.

Fixed an issue where certain Shanghainese dialect subtitles were displayed in Traditional Chinese characters.

Optimized the “Knocking Game” puzzle detection system — interactions now feel smoother and are easier to complete successfully.

Polished and corrected various subtitle and text details to enhance narrative immersion and reading experience.

Revised the descriptions for clue items such as “Roster” and “Missing Notice (Xiaochan)” for greater clarity. With love, Baobaoding STUDIO

Hello everyone, this is BaoBaoDing STUDIO — a two-person indie team from Shanghai, formed by a husband and wife duo. Since our Steam store page went live last month, Cat carried Butterfly has already surpassed 1,000 wishlists! We’re truly grateful for everyone’s attention and support. Many of you have been asking when you can finally play the game, and as we mentioned on Xiaohongshu and in our community chats, Cat carried Butterfly will take part in the Steam Next Fest (October Edition). Today, we’re happy to announce that the first public demo of Cat carried Butterfly is now available for early download! Hop aboard the rickshaw and join us on a nostalgic journey through old Shanghai in the Republican era. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/5a05f2b22f03164ba4ef5648595090ac47883aa4.png We’ve also released the first bilingual trailer (Mandarin & Shanghainese), allowing everyone to experience both the city’s charm and the game’s unique local flavor. Watch here: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1qC47zcEeZ/

About the Demo

The demo includes the full Prologue “Dream” and Chapter One “Building”, offering around 40 minutes of story-driven gameplay depending on your pace. You’ll play as Lv Ping, the female protagonist, returning to her childhood residence in Luchang Lane, where reality and illusion intertwine, and forgotten childhood friends await. The entire game features authentic Shanghainese voice acting, performed by local voice artists, recreating the tone and cadence of that era. Combined with our frame-by-frame hand-drawn pixel art, we hope this short experience immerses you in the subtle atmosphere and fleeting beauty of old Shanghai. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/2c92ba791b604ecfc5dc14ec6b38ff1be54c1ec5.png This demo is both a milestone of our past year’s work and a chance to hear your honest feedback. As a small indie team, every comment helps us refine the story and gameplay experience. If you could share your thoughts after playing — no matter how big or small — it would mean the world to us. If you enjoy the demo, please add Cat carried Butterfly to your wishlist to receive future updates and release news: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3870140/_/ You can also follow us on Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, where we post regular development updates (and some small community events too!). Player Group: 830807333 Bilibili: Parker丁 Xiaohongshu: 包包丁STUDIO (小猫版) Thank you again for taking a moment to notice our little indie game amid the sea of titles out there. With gratitude, BaoBaoDing STUDIO

Dear Players, This is Baobaoding STUDIO, an independent game team founded by a Shanghai-based husband-and-wife pair. After over a year of hard work, the Steam store page for Cat Carried Butterfly—our debut game we’ve been striving to develop—is finally live today! We sincerely thank you all for your continuous attention and support. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45780961/eedbb80d909be073326710ce9e1a5308175f4ae5.png Cat Carried Butterfly is a suspense puzzle game themed around Chinese supernatural folklore. Centered on showcasing Shanghai dialect features and Shanghai-style regional culture, it will take you back to old Shanghai in the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the intoxicating, profound atmosphere of that era, and follow the female protagonist "Lv Ping" to unravel layers of mystery and dive into a bizarre adventure. https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45780961/703c9b6a46017a1e4c904aca4c5ddfdc6be9351d.png 🎮 Game Features: 🖌️ Layer-by-layer hand-painted retro pixel art style 👻 Side-scrolling exploration + light environmental puzzles + psychological horror elements 📖 Adapted from real historical events 🗣️ Full Shanghai dialect dubbing by local Shanghai voice actors The inspiration behind Cat Carried Butterfly is quite simple! Once, we happened to pass by Shanghai’s real-life Longchang Apartment. Its intricate corridor structure is filled with traces of the times, and we were deeply drawn to the infinite vitality of life extending from such a limited space—this sparked a strong resonance and creative drive in us. Most of the game’s scenes and plot are inspired by the apartment’s real environment and the strange legends passed down by its residents. We hope to tell local supernatural stories from a century ago in our own unique way. We officially started the project in June last year, and development has progressed steadily for over a year. During this period, we’ve held several small-scale closed beta tests and gained many valuable suggestions and feedback. Recently, we’ve been focusing on polishing the demo version, and we believe we’ll have new updates to share with you soon! If you’re interested in the game, feel free to add Cat Carried Butterfly to your wishlist to stay updated on the latest test information! Every bit of your attention is a huge motivation for us to move forward. We’re looking forward to witnessing the "moment of emergence" of Cat Carried Butterfly with all of you! steam page：https://store.steampowered.com/app/3870140/_/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45780961/c9087db2a3a63e1dcc228b00319a1ea8feab85e9.jpg 【Most Importantly】 As a small independent game team, we truly cherish every opportunity to communicate with players. In the future, we’ll also share our daily work and development progress on Bilibili and Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) to stay connected with you. Of course, the fastest way is to join our player group to participate in discussions about the game’s development—we can reach you more quickly there! Cat Carried Butterfly – Welcome the First Batch of "Shareholders" to Join the Group!: 830807333 Best Regards, Baobaoding STUDIO