Loafing Town news & patch notes

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New Features:

Gear up, gamers!

《Loafing Town》 is officially participating in the 2026 Lunar New Year Sale!

Sale runs: Feb 12–24, 10:00 AM (PST).

If you've been thinking about jumping in, this is exactly when. No better moment than the New Year to experience something fresh! ;)

Huge thanks for keeping us going. Here's to a prosperous and game-filled Lunar New Year.

New Features:

• Added DPS sorting functionality to the Heroes management interface.

• Added monument clearing button to the Heroes management interface.

• Added color blindness assistance feature. Hold Alt key to view Hero quality in Hero avatars and Hero info-panels; added a helpful tip in the instructions.

• Added sky background toggle to the Settings interface.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where Heroes' multiple attacks/single attacks were lost due to extremely high attack speed during combat. Multiple attacks/single attacks now function normally.

Balance Adjustments:

• Reduced Poison damage calculation from (2 × stack count) to (1.6 × stack count); reduced maximum Poison stacks from 500 to 350.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the issue where Auto Bless would not record achievement-related counters. From now on, the following will be properly recorded: Number of Hero Sacrifices / Number of Hero Recruitments / Number of Hero Blessings

• Fixed the bug that allowed hatching a Backpack Battles collaboration character even without placing both the Egg King and Big Backpack. Now both decorations must be placed at the same time to hatch the Backpack Battles collaboration character.

• Fixed the issue where the displayed gold income in statistics would show as a negative number when exceeding 2.1B. The count can now continue to accumulate upward correctly.

Optimizations:

• Optimized the issue where the sell button for items in the last row of the inventory UI would go out of frame. The button now displays fully and properly.

• Adjusted the long-press duration and quantity increment for selling items in the inventory UI. After holding for 8 seconds, you can now sell 2000 items at a time per increment.

• Updated the text and images in the patch notes/info screen.

Backpack Battles Collaboration:

• Introducing two new heroes: Common Hero "Forest Ranger" and Rare Hero "Reaper"

• Added a new decoration "Big Backpack" that works with Egg King to unlock and hatch collaboration characters. It also provides exclusive skills for both new heroes. The hatch unlock feature can be toggled on and off.

• Added a random event: Fox Merchant. Unlocks after reaching Chaos Level 120+, the Fox Merchant appears randomly. Defeating it drops various upgrade materials and items needed to unlock Big Backpack, with a chance to drop the Big Backpack Blueprint decoration.

New Features:

• Expanded the Altar to Level 18, unlocking advanced automatic Boss summons. Can now automatically summon all Boss types.

Adjustments:

• Expanded the number of Hero Collection Achievements to 27.

• Expanded the number of Decoration Collection Achievements to 40.

Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the Goblin Monarch Achievement notification failed to display promptly.

NEW FEATURES

• New Hero Management UI added for more convenient hero management. Unlocks when the Altar reaches Level 3.

• New Auto-Blessing toggle added to Settings. When Auto-Blessing is enabled, recruiting heroes will provide a random blessing to any Favored Hero currently on the altar. When there are Favored Heroes on the altar, the recruit button will transform into a blessing button. Clicking blessing will grant a Favored Hero a single random increase in gene points.

• Decor Points can now continue to be increased by consuming Glory after completing Reincarnation stages.

• New Auto-Boss Summoning feature unlocks when upgrading the Altar to Level 2. This feature only summons Elite Bosses and will not automatically summon the Dark Lord or Crystal Egg.

• New Compendium descriptions added, including recommended decorations and brief hero introductions. Gene icons are now visible in the Compendium even before unlocking.

• New Hero Tavern decoration added, with blueprints dropped by Devilkin. It expands town population capacity and allows heroes to be stored in the tavern. Heroes stored in the tavern will not participate in any battles.

• After the Altar reaches Level 13, the Glory Exchange feature unlocks. In the Materials menu, Glory can be exchanged for sacrifice attempts and coins.

OPTIMIZATIONS

• The Favor system now unlocks after the Altar reaches Level 8.

• Increased the probability of recruiting heroes with higher gene points.

• Decoration bonus range for fixed buildings expanded to unlimited.

• "Monument" renamed to "Decor Points" for clarity.

• The Altar now increases in height as its level increases, solving issues where the sacrifice button was difficult to click or accidentally clicked.

• Altar sacrifice animation speed increased.

• Hero avatar display optimized. Unconscious heroes now appear in grayscale, and Favored heroes display a distinct appearance.

• Throwback achievement adjusted: obtaining 1 two-gene hero from 2 three-gene heroes now also qualifies for this achievement.

• Further reduced recruitment prices (especially in the early game).

• Rebalanced hero recruitment prices between the Deified and normal playstyles. The minimum recruitment price will increase with Chaos level, with an upper limit equal to the recruitment price at town population 15. The maximum recruitment price will be capped at the recruitment price at town population 40.

• Blessing benefit formula optimized: the higher the blessing count, the smaller the benefit returned.

• Green ammunition poison probability for Slime Turrets now scales with turret level.

Hero Balance Adjustments

• Shadowkin: Summoned creature HP increased; attack speed now scales with the hero's attack speed.

• Dragonkin: HP and attack power adjusted.

• Ranger: Attack power slightly increased in the early game.

BUG FIXES

• Fixed several instances of unclear or incomplete text descriptions.

• Fixed common error messages.

• Fixed black screen issue caused by fullscreen mode. The game now defaults to maximized window mode (attempted fix).

• Fixed the issue where Goblin Thieves would circle and spin in place in front of Crystal Eggs during protection. Behavior has been corrected to normal.

UPCOMING UPDATE

• Crossover with Backpack Battles

Steam Awards voting is now open! If you'd like to support us, please consider casting your vote for Loafing Town in the "Sit Back and Relax" category. With so many strong contenders this year, "Sit Back and Relax" is our best shot at winning. We'd really appreciate it if you heroes could vote for us!

In the past couple of days, many players have suddenly encountered the black screen problem. The following method can resolve the issue for most people:

• Disable Fullscreen Optimizations

Steps:

New Features:

• Added Goblin Quick Locate button to the left of the Chaos Bar - one-click tracking of Goblin Thief

• Hovering mouse over Hero portrait now displays their class information

• Added Quick Sacrifice button to Hero info panel - send Heroes directly to the Altar

• Info panel now supports dragging to grab and restore Heroes

• Hero portraits now support drag and grab functionality

• Added rule explanation for "Keeps Highest Rarity" sacrifice results in Instructions interface

Major Changes:

• Removed manual party formation and follow functions, replaced with patrol mode system

• Two patrol modes now available in Settings: Free Patrol and Limited Patrol

  • Free Patrol: Heroes patrol randomly across the map with no range restrictions

  • Limited Patrol: Heroes patrol within a limited range based on building location; patrol ranges vary slightly between buildings, click buildings to view patrol range

• Monster AI now automatically seeks the nearest building and patrols around it

• Adjusted collision detection and patrol ranges for Heroes and monsters

Optimizations:

• Gold Storm now drops Glory

• Champion event optimized: can now be triggered by both time passage and Hero burial (previously only burial), and Champions now drop Glory

• Reduced Glory requirements for upgrading Residence and Academy to Level 4

• Reduced overall gold cost for Hero recruitment

• Goblin Tax Station mechanics optimized: no longer deducts additional gold, instead provides bonus to all gold income

• Altar sacrifice stack limit increased to 10 (upgradable through Altar upgrades)

• Audio now mutes automatically when game is in background

• Localization contributor list added

• Monster Summon Difficulty ① lowered

• Egg hatching optimized: if egg genes contain rare Heroes not yet in Collection, probability bonus accumulates with each miss (soft pity system)

• Increased probability of obtaining three-trait rare Heroes

• Goblin Thief's regular gold theft rate reduced from 10% to 2%

• Vertical Sync disabled

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed Goblin capture achievement tracking errors and trigger issues

• Fixed collision issue with dead Goblins - Heroes will no longer push dead Goblins around

• Fixed rounding issue with gold and Glory number abbreviations - now uses floor rounding instead

• Fixed overly harsh sound effect for one-click collection

• Fixed "Always on Top" setting not saving after game restart

• Fixed Chaos value not increasing under certain conditions

• Fixed currency display rounding issue - now uses floor rounding instead

• Fixed issue where obtaining multiple Dodge skills only displayed one skill icon

• Fixed various mysterious bugs

Tips:

Next Update Content:

• Goblin Quick Locate

• Gold Storm drops Glory

• Champion events trigger on both time and burial, drops Glory

• Reduced Glory requirements for Residence and Academy Level 4

• Reduced gold cost for recruitment

• Goblin Tax Station effect optimization: Increase additional income, no longer deduct income.

• Altar sacrifice stack limit increased to 10

• Mute audio when in background

• Hover over Hero portrait to display class

• Quick menu: Quick altar button; added instructions

• Heroes can be grabbed from info panel

• Optimized party system and party AI, adjusted collision issues

• Added localization contributor list

Future Update Outline:

• Unlock Glory at Altar to recharge sacrifice attempts and exchange for gold

• Optimized zoom function, added intermediate zoom level

• Fullscreen mode \

• Add Collection guide, explains skills, passives, and rarity

• Optimized sacrifice button position

• Mysterious Collaboration

• Hero management interface (sorting, DPS, direct sacrifice, grab)

• Hero storage (unlock decorations)

• Guide explains rare Heroes and conditions affecting rare Hero probability

• Enhanced visual effects on Heroes being healed

• Quick Hero swap (kick out Hero in room and move in new one)

• Offline rewards: offline gold and offline sacrifice charge accumulation

• Combat sound effects

• DPS viewer

• Portrait under room changes after Hero dies

Special Event:

• A mysterious collaboration with Backpack Battles is coming soon!

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an error that occurred when selecting a hero while owning The Healing Tree decoration

• Fixed an issue where event-timers would pause after upgrading the Altar

• Fixed an issue where continuously placing Wheat Field decorations would incorrectly trigger the "Place 3 Wheat Fields" achievement

• Fixed an error that occurred when hovering the mouse over building locations while the game was hidden

Content Improvements:

• Dropped items will now be automatically collected after 3 seconds (excluding Blueprints)

• Added a "Collect All" button, located above the Sun Button (Boss Key), which can collect coins stored in houses, glory dropped by unconscious Goblins, and harvest wheat

• "Favorite" has now been adjusted so that only red quality Heroes can be favored

• Added a Trait Points Panel for Favored Heroes. Now you can see how many trait points a Hero has gained from Blessed Sacrifice

• Captured Goblins can now help collect wheat

• Improved the ESC exit function to show a confirmation dialog, and added a "Save and Exit Game" button to the Settings

• Reduced the running speed of newborn Heroes to make them easier to click

• Increased the coin storage capacity of all houses to allow for longer idle time

• Increased the tax collection limit of the Goblin Tax Station to allow for longer idle time

• Increased the drop rate of most decorations

• Optimized the party disbanding operation to make it easier to trigger

• Slime Turrets will no longer target captured Goblins

Other:

• Changed the debug interface hotkey to F12

• Improved the debug console to automatically pop up when an error occurs

• Improved handling of the "non-existent Hero" issue, which can now be fixed by restarting the game

• The game will no longer throw an error if it fails to retrieve Steam achievement data

Tips:

Enabling "Always Show Portraits" in the Settings will help you manage Heroes better. Left-click on a portrait to select a Hero, right-click to make the camera follow that Hero. While this doesn't completely solve the Hero management challenge, hopefully it can help those who haven't used this feature to improve their gameplay experience a bit.

Future Optimization Preview:

I've seen many friends mention issues with difficulty managing Heroes and confusing party operations, which will be the focus of optimization in the coming period. Besides, I will address balance issues such as insufficient Glory gains as well as high hero-recruitment prices.

The party system is indeed quite troublesome—the operation range is small and prone to accidental clicks, and the actual effect is quite limited. My original idea was to make this a more auxiliary feature with a lighter presence, but it seems that everyone is being troubled by this feature, which is not what I expected. In the future, I may consider automating Hero parties so that no manual operation is needed, or only minimal intervention with Hero AI is possible.

Thank you all for your feedback, your likes and criticisms. Every suggestion is incredibly valuable and has helped me understand the Loafing Town community better. I've carefully reviewed all the feedback, and I will seriously consider each issue and gradually make effective improvements to the game.

Hello townspeople 👋,

This is GoblinZz again!

After months of preparation, Loafing Town is officially launching on November 7th at 2:00 PM CST (UTC+8)! 🚀🎉

Thank you for your unwavering support and patience!

What's New in the FULL Version?

Welcome back to this tiny little desktop town—

Here, you play as a deity, overseeing your grind-hard heroes, and occasionally...loafing around.

Full version explodes with over 5-times demo content!

NEW Content Overview: 👾

• Heroes: Nearly doubled in number, with brand-new hero classes

• Hero Development: Two additional rarity tiers added, with max level raised to 50 ⬆️

• Monster System: 30+ new monsters, multiple fresh bosses, and exciting new mechanics

• Buildings & Decorations: 30+ new decorative structures to make your town stronger and more vibrant

• Special Abilities: Cast powerful spells (fire, tornadoes, meteors, and more) plus various interactive decoration features 🔥🌪️

• Random Events: Unlock diverse events and dynamic weather changes as you upgrade the altar

• 3-Trait Heroes: Fully unlocked hero synthesis system, enabling access to elite high-tier classes 🧬

• Achievement System: 70+ Steam achievements and hidden challenges to discover

• Custom Squads: Mix and match decorations and heroes to build your own unique team for battling the Demon King ⚔️

• Easter Eggs: Plenty of secrets hidden throughout—find them all! 🥚

Bundle Deal

About the Demo 📝

The demo was removed on November 7th at 2:00 PM CST (coinciding with the full release).

Progress from the demo will NOT transfer to the full version—

But don't worry, the full version offers a much richer and more enjoyable experience!

Stability & Ongoing Support 🛠️

Post-launch, we'll be rolling out continuous hotfixes to ensure the smoothest experience possible.

Please share your feedback on the Steam Discussion Board or in our Official Communities ：Discord —I'll be monitoring closely and responding to your input right away!

Thank You for Your Support! 🙏

Every milestone in Loafing Town's journey has been made possible by your companionship and encouragement.

May Loafing Town bring a little charm, a bit of relaxation, and a touch of happiness to the corner of your screen！

Hello townspeople, I'm GoblinZz!

Loafing Town launches on November 7th at 2:00 PM (UTC+8)!

Before release, let me answer some of your most common questions.

1. Version Information

Q: What's the difference between the full version and the demo?

A: The full version contains over 5x the content of the demo, including nearly double the number of heroes, 30+ new monsters, 30+ decorations, and 300 Chaos stages. We've also added many new gameplay features, such as four types of random events and crystal egg protection. There's tons to collect and explore—you can play for a very long time!

Q: Will the demo be shut down?

A: Yes, the demo will close when the full version launches. Only the full version will be available to play afterward.

Q: What is the Support the Developer Pack?

A: If you'd like to fuel GoblinZz's game development passion, this pack is the perfect choice! It includes an Ancient Altar skin that you can swap in the settings.

2. Save File Transfer

Q: Will the full version carry over my demo save file?

A: We've looked into this carefully, but because the full version has changed so much—from core systems to content and balance—transferring old saves would lead to all sorts of issues. We totally get it if you've sunk 200 or even 300 hours into the demo; it's tough to say goodbye. But rest assured: the full version will open up a whole new world for you to enjoy!

3. Common Gameplay Questions

Q: Why isn't the game transparent? The background is black instead.

A: This is a very common issue with desktop idle games. Different situations require different solutions, all of which are detailed in the pinned community post:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/3625210/discussions/0/597409652103204061/

Q: How could I switch to floating Window Mode?

A: Please press F3 or check Window Mode in the settings to switch to a small window that won't take up your taskbar. To adjust its position, press F2 to activate the movement handle—you can then drag it anywhere on your screen.

Q: Can I move the main menu? It's blocking important info on my screen.

A: Absolutely, the main menu is super flexible—it can move and even tuck away! Just click that snazzy purple ribbon left of the currency bar to hide the buttons. Want to reposition? Grab and drag the ribbon up or down for the perfect spot.

Q: How do I recruit new heroes?

A: There are two main ways to beef up your hero squad:

I. New Features and Optimizations

• Character Panel Optimization: The character panel now displays corresponding ability icons for enhanced clarity.

• Material Drops Added: Monsters now drop materials that can be used for crafting and upgrading accessories.

• Materials Page Added: A new page allows viewing material quantities and includes a material selling function.

• Accessory System Adjustment: Acquiring and upgrading accessories now requires both blueprints and materials dropped by monsters.

II. Demo Content Updates

• Added 2 new monster types and 2 new accessories.

• Altar level cap raised by 2 levels.

• Maximum buildable houses increased by 1.

• Unlocked the Monument Upgrade function.

• The maximum number of challengeable Chaos levels increased by 10.

III. Balance Adjustments

• Optimized numerical balance for heroes and monsters to improve gameplay.

• Increased gold storage capacity for level 3 houses.

IV. Other Fixes

• Poison Effect Optimization: Poison damage numbers are now displayed in purple font for better visibility.

• Damage Number Display Optimization: Damage numbers are more spread out for clearer visual effects.

• Projectile Damage Adjustment: Damage decreases sequentially, with the closest projectile dealing the highest damage.

• Interface Optimization: Adjusted the position of secondary confirmation pop-ups to be more noticeable.

• Convenience Improvement: The positions of the "Sun Button" and "Snap Menu" are now saved and retained upon re-entering the game.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where heroes disappeared if the game was closed during summoning.

• Fixed an issue where heroes became stuck and immobile after transitioning from a frozen state.

Note: Upon launching the game, Demo 0.3.5 save files will automatically upgrade to version 0.4.0. This upgrade is irreversible. Please back up your save files if you wish to retain them.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where a defeated Monster interrupted the Hero’s attack animation—battles are now smoother.

• Corrected the gold icon display error during Moon Notification (Quick Hide) mode.

• Fixed a bug where an empty dialogue box appeared at the Altar after switching to the Sun Button in Quick Hide mode.

• Resolved a bug allowing Monster summoning during the Boss phase—now summoning is disabled during Boss fights.

New Optimizations

• Sun/Moon Button (Quick Hide): Now auto-adjusts size based on game resolution.

• The upgrade button of Decor becomes unclickable at max level, keeping the interface clean.

• Sacrificing a Rare Hero (i.e., a shiny card in the Hero Collection) boosts the chance of hatching a Rare Hero from the egg.

• Eggs with multiple genes (the four icons below age in the Hero info panel) now have a lower chance of hatching single-gene Heroes.

• The Altar now has a rare chance to summon UR Heroes.

• Healing clicks for Heroes increased to a max of 10 per second (up from 2), with adjusted healing amounts and improved Healing Tree efficiency.

Hey there! The Loafing Town demo is out now, and we’re super excited for you to jump in and give it a spin! If you run into any hiccups or have cool ideas to make the game even better, leave a message in our Steam Community or e-mail us.

Loafing Town, your sneaky desktop slacking buddy, is dropping its demo on August 15! Get a taste of 20% of the full experience — curious? Add it to your wishlist now!