Heist Kitty: Multiplayer Cat Simulator Game news & patch notes

Addressed lighting problems on some racing maps for Intel Iris GPUs. Oh, and Thanks for playing!

We are excited to announce a new update to Heist Kitty. What goes up, must come down, but now you decide how slowly. We have added a new gliding ability so you can slow your fall in Heist Kitty. While pressing Ctrl in the air, you will "fluff out" which will help you slow your fall. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/b24b0ed986f7a1447d764e7c62cf0efa6062f079.gif Bugs will now spawn when interacting with plants. You can a selection of bugs such as Roaches, Butterflies, Scorpions, plus more. There are a few extra surprises which can appear as well such as trash or even food. We have also added a "skip tutorial" box in the piano room for those eager to escape the confines of the tutorial apartment. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/e44035d8b17f20d1fc484207630af5ddaee5cc7b.png We have also adjusted some lighting elements to help further optimise the game. Thanks, The Heist Kitty Team

Christmas has come to the world of Heist Kitty. You'll find Christmas trees dotted around the map, and even some gifts under the trees. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/46b93880e6ed5c87fcafae2c428959a6bb2056ad.png We have also adjusted the fit of some hats, so they now fit custom cats correctly. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/f73be10940fb657d7413da08bb6d560071917cfb.png Thank you for all your support. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year .

Halloween has come to the world of Heist Kitty. You'll now find that the humans have dressed up for the occasion. Wearing a whole range of different outfits. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/4582933bc20d608586d92da7885f0bd1c975977f.png You can also find candy filled JackoLanterns scattered around the city, knock them over for a little treat. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/3909ebdbcefea7b97de6147d4860c6559750860b.png We have also taken this opportunity to add further controller optimisations. Happy Halloween

We're excited to announce that our latest update is out now, featuring new cat models, better vehicle handling, more humans wondering the streets, and optimisations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/7730e54450bc4bd83e55e984779a0c315a184752.png Hit the streets with a whole new look, and see how the world has changed. Old characters and new will look refreshed and cuter than ever before with our new look for the cats. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/7092ba610814c1ded75a23db40248c8cb0ad4a5a.png Vehicle handling has been improved, with better steering for all players in multiplayer sessions. Race to your heart's content and be the fastest kitten in town. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/b89a9cbe337bde368557486b83e2b20a0135c961.png The team have worked on optimising various areas of the game for improved performance in both single player and multiplayer. Additional humans can also be found dotted around town to make it feel more alive.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/107faa3c8fa7013f0e5e6f57a01f64a570510d95.jpg Heist Kitty is currently available at 55% off, our biggest Steam discount to date, as part of the Excalibur Games Publisher Sale! Make sure to check out this limited time discount on the sale page.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/16ae55b5a4daf47f250f67fa98269127ae4f1862.png We're excited to announce that the Fast and Furriest update is out now, featuring new story content, new cars, three race tracks to storm around in either single player or multiplayer and even a new playable cat! Thank you for your patience on this update - and make sure to let us know what you think when you play! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/be0e2af7b6f01f3b20da86e68c4d6b416a0969df.png Included in this update: - Meet Skeeter and Smellie, in Kitty City! - New cars - Three race tracks - Single player racing - Multiplayer racing - New playable cat with unique weapons and features (make sure to help Smellie out as much as you can...) To access the new content, head to the garage to the left of the mall and speak to Smellie. Thanks, The Heist Kitty Team

Who doesn't love cats in hats?! We're excited to announce that our latest update is out now! As promised, we have added plenty of hats to Mad Catter's store and Meow Cafe, updated the Harmony Hats store so that you can purchase hats and masks with harmony points (earned by working together with other cats in multiplayer), and more! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/c07c8ecc11f8722a9605ad9668ec203ed3f3452b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/fae5eda1fef6172e816a9b1fd9d8dfa40745ee98.png Meet Stormy. Stormy purchased a hard helmet from the Harmony Hats store! How lovely.

Full Patch Notes

- Mad Catter Store in the mall is updated and ready for players to buy hats/masks with chaos points and candy. Each hat/mask gives players a special ability while they are wearing the hat/mask. - The Harmony Hats Store in the city is updated and ready for players to buy hats/masks with harmony points and candy. Each hat/mask gives players a special ability while they are wearing the hat/mask. In order to earn harmony rewards, players must help each other complete tasks in multiplayer such as quests and taking down enemies. - Stores have been added to Placid beach. One of the new stores is Pacific Hats. This store allows players to buy hats/sunglasses with just candy. Each item in the store gives the players a special ability while wearing the hat. - Ability to purchase hats added to Meow Cafe - Bug fixes to the main quest line in the mall and side quest in the city from Roger cat. - Added an easter egg on Placid Beach to reward players exploring the area and collecting the items. Players must have the diver’s mask to find this easter egg. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/54303120fbf21b7be83999f7bf5cde9af9151c3f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/8e6e2f1d76f10bf1c4c3ee5c8b77b43d616d894a.png This is Winter. Winter is very happy with their purchase from the Mad Catter store!

What's Next?

Now that this update is shipped, our focus will move onto the October update! You can look forward to the following: Fast and Furriest update Racing feature Racing maps Thanks, The Heist Kitty Team

Hello cats! We have just launched the July update! As promised, this includes improved controller support, Steam achievements, bug fixes, as well as system and world improvements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/519759adb4e55a2cfe30d0afce69e1e95f9a1df0.png

Full Patch Notes

- Updates to controller function in Menus - Fix for Japanese controller mapping - Introduced adaptive camera controls for game controller (rotation speeds up when held down) - Cannon Network added to speed up foot travel around the city - Added more ambient content to main city (Shops & NPCs) - Rideable hot air balloon added to Placid Beach - Steam achievements added - Updated music on main map to add in new tracks - Upgraded to Steam SDK 157 - Optimized flow of initial tasks before exiting building - Changed on-screen notifications to add a delay between messages {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/7190608c18475f1e12da769972a0bca46fe8483c.png We've added 32 Steam achievements for you unlock! Happy achievement hunting :) We hope you enjoy the new and improved world with more shops and NPCs, the improved controller support and the entire update!

What's Next?

We are looking towards the next updates now! As a reminder, here's what we're working on: August Mad Catter's hats Meow Cafe vanity items Multiplayer harmony rewards In August we'll be adding a bunch of new cosmetics for your kitties, making dress up time even more fun! We also look forward to introducing harmony rewards, which will grant you rewards for completing various tasks with others in multiplayer. October Fast and Furriest update Racing feature Racing maps Ready... set... go! We're excited about the October update, which will get you feeling the need for speed! You can look forward to some racing maps and features in October. We can't wait to get these updates in your hands soon! Thanks, The Heist Kitty Team

Hi all! We're excited to reveal our roadmap for the coming months! Thank you all for your feedback and support! It's been great hearing from you all, and we look forward to delivering more content and improvements for you!

July

Full controller support Steam achievements Bug fixes System and world improvements {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/5c4fe3fd8f4690d61a6a94781b9d3dde92f89f45.png This month we're focused on core game improvements, including bug fixes, full (and improved!) controller support, system and world improvements (such as adding more shops to explore and more to interact with in the game world). We'll also be introducing some fun Steam achievements! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/2c7cc24c43e0c10f7f6e4af5490a64751f2554a8.png

August

Mad Catter's hats Meow Cafe vanity items Multiplayer harmony rewards In August we'll be adding a bunch of new cosmetics for your kitties, making dress up time even more fun! We also look forward to introducing harmony rewards, which will grant you rewards for completing various tasks with others in multiplayer.

October

Fast and Furriest update Racing feature Racing maps Ready... set... go! We're excited about the October update, which will get you feeling the need for speed! You can look forward to some racing maps and features in October. We can't wait to get these updates in your hands soon! Thanks, The Heist Kitty Team

Meet Scrungle, our first ever #HeistKitty Cat of the Week! Credit: Twitter user @JupitersMo0n {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/1f72f254f29d44397fc153380009c47edb19c490.png Join our Discord and submit a screenshot of your character creator-made cat and their name in the new ⁠😽cat-of-the-week channel for a chance to be featured on our socials and to win an additional game code to gift to a friend! https://discord.gg/cuz4SJ8q8D The Heist Kitty Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/d4b621c1e320d8cc137cecee84a1716c7085053f.jpg Thank you all again for a wonderful launch! We have been delighted to see so many of you jump in to our world of cat chaos. We've also been pleased to hear from you all in regards to bug reports, suggestions and feedback and have been reading everything! We have just dropped the first patch for Heist Kitty, based on your feedback and suggestions! This update fixes some bugs which were blocking some of you from completing quests, adds more human NPCs to make the world feel more alive, increases detail in stores, updates the default controller layout and more! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/d21ef9019d9a1373eec1b740771afe1b6fb960b2.png

Full Patch Notes

- Fixed quest 'Animal Control Raid' in Furtasia - when you reload the game with that quest active the enemies will now spawn correctly - Fixed quest 'Take Down Balloons' in Furtasia - when reloading with that quest active the balloons will now respawn - Improved optimisation for AI vehicle logic - Added more NPCs around the city - Fixed auto-restart for mob waves in Kitty City - Furnished several stores - Improved localisation for Japanese - Default controller layout has been updated so that left stick controls movement only and right stick controls only. If you have already played with a controller you may need to head into the settings and select the default controller layout to access the new default. Speaking of feedback, your Steam reviews are invaluable not just to us, but for other players discovering more about the game. So please do leave a Steam review if you haven't already! Over the coming months we have a bunch of features planned, but some of this may change as we get more feedback and suggestions from you. The currently planned features include: Mad Catter and Meow Cafe Vanity Items Multiplayer Harmony Rewards Full Controller Support Fast and Furriest update: Racing feature and racing maps If you want to get a sneak peak at future updates and play an active role in what we work on, please do join our Discord server. Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/08ca2cf6959ea373d7bf5bf9822c13b89ac12d58.png Thank you for a great launch - and for all of your ideas and bug reports! We have been working hard behind the scenes for months preparing for launch, but there is nothing like getting feedback directly from our players. We know we have work to do, and realise this is just the beginning. We're working away on a hotfix to push live within the next couple weeks to address some immediate issues some of you have been encountering. We are also currently working on the first update, which will start to fix the bugs you have raised, as well as address some of your suggestions to improve core game systems. We will also be adding Steam achievements. This update should be ready for you to play in late July! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9890971c7f91e826f9cc93db6257ee7a8d9342f9.gif

Roadmap

Over the coming months we have a bunch of features planned, but some of this may change as we get more feedback and suggestions from you. The currently planned features include: Mad Catter and Meow Cafe Vanity Items Multiplayer Harmony Rewards Full Controller Support Fast and Furriest update: Racing feature and racing maps If you want to get a sneak peak at future updates and play an active role in what we work on, please do join our Discord server. Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9bbbd8cd912ecc7b2c9e51337f07d496b7423be9.gif The team have been working hard over the past few months in preparation for release, and we are so excited to finally share the full game with you. Packed to the brim with mayhem and cat puns, Heist Kitty is a result of passion and love for bringing you the finest cat-based fun! We could not have done it without you, so we are sending a massive thank you to everyone for your support leading up to release and for a *pawsome* first day. https://youtu.be/hknk1fwblVw Please let us know how you are getting on, and what features you would like to see in the future here on the Steam forums or on our Discord server. Your feedback will help us make the game even better! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9f0bb91c9fff315c9d223ff61e62ee070617087c.png So grab a friend, create a cute kitty and experience the multiplayer mayhem. Or play single player! Remember; fun is always a whisker away. Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team

Hello feline friends! We are thrilled to announce that Heist Kitty is going to be launching a day earlier than expected. Mark your calendars for Tuesday 13th June and get ready to embark on your new life as a cunning kitty! That's not all - we still have some registration spots open for our exclusive Community Alpha Test. Rally your mischief-making friends and scurry over to our Discord where you can apply to join the Alpha test (applications on Steam have now reached capacity!). This is your chance to get a sneak peak of the game and be part of shaping it's future. Don't miss out! The alpha test is closing on Tuesday 30th May. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9890971c7f91e826f9cc93db6257ee7a8d9342f9.gif Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team

Hello all, Heist Kitty will be launching on June 14th! For those of you that just can't wait to get your paws on the game, we're launching a Community Alpha Test (C.A.T) - register now to guarantee a spot as places are limited! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1790360 Head to the storepage, scroll down and request access: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/879e51e8ccd151d5da430ad44d188c437998c559.gif

Community Alpha Test (C.A.T)

If selected for this playtest, you will receive temporary access to the whole of the game (there may be some mice bugs present - and we'd like your help to find and catch them). This will be a singleplayer and multiplayer (online) test, so invite your feline friends to play! We kindly ask that you join our Discord to report any issues you find with the game, or just to chat to us about what you liked and didn't like! We're really keen to work with our community and have some extra content updates planned post-launch, so we'd love to hear some feedback from you. If Discord isn't your thing, we're also active on the Steam Discussion forums so feel free to leave some feedback on there. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/d92a5f026bedd7a064ef71d6d99620b24c471598.png The test will launch on 15th May and will last just over 2 weeks, ending on 30th May when access to the game will be removed. There won't be too much longer to wait until launch though! Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team

We have just finished the new Cat Creator feature. We've had so much fun making cats we thought we would release it as a demo for you to try! 😺 Adjust the body style, fur pattern and colours of your cat to completely customise it: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9f0bb91c9fff315c9d223ff61e62ee070617087c.png Once you've created your own cat, there's a small demo world so you can see your kitty in action and meet some of our feline friends. We'd really love to see the new furry friends you make so post them in our Discord server, in the Steam discussion forums or tag us on Twitter / Facebook! Here's Spartacus (AKA Mr Sparkles), our British Shorthair! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/049d45c3de5fe6c07f0d4e0888618afeac569d69.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1984780 Pounce in and play! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/3384a85e85c726d1c25f82ec9d6e5feccef637fd.png Meow!~ The Heist Kitty Team 😸

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9bbbd8cd912ecc7b2c9e51337f07d496b7423be9.gif Hello all, We are very excited to reveal that Heist Kitty: Cats Gone a Stray will be launching in May this year! Take a look at the purrfect new trailer: https://youtu.be/asFz8dc7GKM If you haven't already, make sure to add our game to your Steam wishlist to be notified at launch - as a small indie team, wishlisting the game is a massive help as it lets Steam know that this is a game you're interested in. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1790360

What's Next

We'll be running a beta or two in the lead up to launch and we need your help! This is your chance to play the game before release and offer crucial feedback, to help shape development. If you're interested in participating in a Heist Kitty beta, please join our Discord and watch out for news! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/9890971c7f91e826f9cc93db6257ee7a8d9342f9.gif Alongside Discord we've also launched a mailing list and social media accounts - make sure to follow us on your preferred platforms to stay up to date! Discord - Join to keep up to date on upcoming betas and chat with the devs! Offer us your feedback and thoughts, and speak with other players! TikTok - Give us a follow on TikTok for funny game sneak peeks, behind the scenes content and all the cat chaos you can handle. Twitter - Follow us on Twitter for news and updates on Heist Kitty! Facebook - Like us on Facebook for news and updates! Email Newsletter Sign Up - Sign up for the Heist Kitty mailing list! May email live long and pawsper. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/6bb3b9139a149d78fa4ee8fcba47eaf05bbf669a.jpg Thank you for all of the support, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback. Meow! The Heist Kitty Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41881468/97e1311a8c61b125fd494ece1f1efbe91b640dd3.jpg Hello all, We're happy to announce a brand new name for our game - Heist Kitty: Cats Go a Stray! This name change comes with some exciting news: we have signed on with indie publisher Excalibur Games. This partnership will allow us to reach more players, but don't worry! The heart of our game will remain true to our vision - in fact, with support from the publisher, we're able to expand the scope of the project in some ways too! We'll have more to share about Heist Kitty soon, so keep an eye out for Steam announcements.

Upcoming Alpha Tests

You may notice that the Steam demo for Heist Kitty: Cats Go a Stray has been removed. However, we would still love for you to play early and help us shape the game as we move towards our launch next year, which is why we will be running alpha tests in the coming months! For a chance to participate in future alphas, chat with us and the Excalibur team directly, and meet other players, join our new Heist Kitty Discord:

Click here to join the Heist Kitty Discord!

We can't wait to share more news with you! The Heist Kitty Team