Monster Care Simulator news & patch notes

• Christmas hats removed

🐾 Winter Update (v1.1.0) is live! ❄️

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• Weather update with brand new visuals and effects {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/c077937d91f6b6348d7fc358faf2ee1a0c7e367e.jpg
• Added dynamic weather (Sunny / Rain / Storm / Snow), now affecting monster happiness
• New hats to personalize your monsters {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/31bf9500f71d187b017a9c0ab03e4cd91edcab38.png
• New Gachapon rewards to collect
• Updated the Input System to the latest version for better controller support

• Fixed an issue where sensitivity settings reset after rebinding inputs
• Fixed a bug where players could be pushed by furniture and get stuck in the Center
• Reworked several high-poly environment models to improve performance
• Thank you for taking care of your monsters and for all your support 💙

Hey everyone!

Version 1.0.5 is now live!

1.0.5 Update Notes

• Monster names requested by customers are now visible from a greater distance in the garden, making them easier to find.
• Fixed an issue that could cause disconnections or crashes at the end of the day when moving a desk during the session.
• Updated Unity Engine to address vulnerability CVE-2025-59489 present in previous versions.
• Fixed hat position and size on the Capra monster.
• Corrected various typos.
• Several other fixes and improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

General

• Added new Throwing mechanic (hold the throw button to launch an item or monster farther). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/eeebf0311092a9fc35d96a167b0411e907371403.gif
• Added new opportunities to gain reputation experience points when completing missions, hatching a monster, winning a race or a battle dance, giving a monster up for adoption, and gaining gacha.
• Increased the rate of new customer arrivals in late game.

Fixed Issues

• Fixed an issue with players holding items over their heads while crouching in multiplayer.
• Fixed hat issues for the Vespera Monster.
• Fixed Door Furniture not reverting to its normal material color in multiplayer.
• Fixed broken Monster Happiness missions that were unlocking before the monster was actually happy.
• Added a security message when attempting (and failing) to join a multiplayer session with players using a different version of Monster Care Simulator.
• Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

General

• Added new shelves that can be placed on walls to hold elements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/45e947366b43e86c215c8237e6c7bcbd9e6c5ace.png
• Added a shiny indicator in the My Monster tab and PC to show if a monster you own is shiny. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/d5242c4f30abe82a225751b91886c2885e56d114.png
• Monster names requested by customers are now highlighted above their heads to make them easier to find. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/b3e7a29f157bc2eac28328f9804ce10d20f0a9af.png
• Added more animations for players in multiplayer when petting or treating monsters. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/feda93fa6587ab1b34fd0d8dcf64d17a4a35bdda.png
• General gamepad improvements.
• Running now uses a toggle on gamepad.
• Added hidden achievements.
• Added button animations for the Welcome Desk, Hatcher, and Knock Out Stations.

Fixed Issues

• Fixed issue where furnitures would fuse with other elements placed on top of them.
• Fixed Center capacity not upgrading correctly in multiplayer.
• Fixed monsters not looking at the player while being petted.
• Fixed Hatcher showing incorrect messages for players when an egg is ready to hatch.
• Fixed Hatcher not being able to be placed back in cardboard boxes.
• Fixed waypoint incorrectly indicating the Welcome Desk button during the tutorial.
• Fixed longer monster names sometimes being unreadable in-game and in the Monster PC.
• Fixed items disappearing when collecting/releasing rapidly.
• Fixed items sometimes colliding with a player when thrown in multiplayer.
• Fixed wall furniture being placeable while colliding with other furniture.
• Fixed hat position for Gorim.
• Fixed petting/treatment collision issues with certain monsters.
• Fixed furniture not updating color for other players when being lifted in multiplayer.
• Fixed footprints not appearing in all areas of the Center.
• Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

• Enabled street lights that automatically turn on at 7pm
• Fixed an issue where Monsters wouldn’t play with other players in multiplayer mode
• Achievements can now be earned by clients / other players than the host during game sessions
• Reworked swings to make it easier to pick up a monster on a swing
• Reworked Monsters so they more often go play with items in the garden
• Fixed issues where employees could sometimes get stuck
• Fixed an issue where a host could place monsters on furniture while another player was moving it
• Fixed Clampa (Shellfish Monster) hat position
• Fixed various other bugs and errors

• Furniture now appears correctly in older saves
• Controller no longer resets the mouse to the screen center when playing with mouse + keyboard and a controller connected
• Corrected issue preventing items and furniture from selling at the station
• Fixed controller/Steam Deck navigation issue preventing players from creating a new save
• Controller issue blocking “Start Next Day” in certain conditions has been resolved
• Objects no longer fall under the ground or stick to monsters when picking up a monster holding an item
• Improved multiplayer stability when joining during certain treatments
• Other minor bug fixes

Monster Care Simulator 1.0 is here! 🎉

Online Co-op

• Play with up to 4 friends online and take care of your monsters together!

15 New Monsters

• Hatch them from eggs, care for them, and don’t forget to hunt for their shiny versions!

New Decorations

• Unlock fresh items to customize your Center and Garden.

New Toys & Instruments

• Have fun with your monsters, play with them, or make them dance to new tunes!

💌 A small note from the devs:

• Fixed major Hatcher errors that could block hatching, delete items/monsters, or break other Hatchers.
• Fixed reward issues with Monster Dance and Race events.
• Corrected calculation errors on the Daily Recap screen.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue with Monster Drops and Eggs not appearing during the day.
• Reduced chance for monsters to cluster in specific spots or leave the center and wander onto the street.
• The Hatcher now correctly notifies players when hatching is blocked because all monster slots are full.
• Swings no longer move while the game is paused.
• Reputation requirements for Center Level 9 and above have been reduced.

• Hatchers can now be used normally
• Garden expansion no longer creates unreachable areas for players
• Center expansion no longer creates unreachable areas for monsters and employees
• Buying Speed Improvement no longer breaks walk animations for employees
• Shelves now interact correctly
• Desks must now be free of other furniture before being placed back into cardboard boxes
• "Go to Next Day" on controller no longer opens both Pause Menu and End of Day screens
• Various other minor fixes

Version 0.8 Update 🎉

🎁 New Gachapon

• By exchanging monster drops, you can spin the Gacha machine.
• Unlock unique decorations and special items.

✊🖐✌ Rock-Paper-Scissors

• Best of 5 battles between monsters.
• If your monster wins, you’ll receive a gift box with exclusive rewards.

🏁 Monster Race

• Enter 1 to 4 monsters in the race.
• At the end, the winners receive decor or customization rewards.

🏡 Center & Garden Improvements

• Expanded garden and center.
• Added new levels up to 13.

⚡ Employee Speed Upgrade

☠️ Poison Upgrade

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• Fixed a bug where employees would spin in place after picking up an object
• Improved monster behavior to make interacting with objects easier
• Next missions now appear correctly after completing the current one
• Fixed various minor bugs

Hello everyone!

🧬 New Status Effect: Poisoned!

🧼 Expanded Treatment System

📋 New Mission System

• Clients may now request specific tasks during analysis.
• You can track and manage missions from the tablet.
• Switch between active missions, or decline them if you're already busy!

📱 New Tablet Tab: Monster in care

• View all monsters currently in your center.
• Check their treatment progress at a glance.
• See which tasks are left to complete for each one.

🛠️ New Tools & Visuals

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where monsters could teleport from the first floor to the ground floor unexpectedly.
• Resolved a bug where players could select an item while carrying a cardboard box, causing inconsistent behavior.
• Fixed an issue where paintings placed near stairwell walls could get stuck and become unremovable

Psst… hey! 🐾

This update brings life and personality to your hospital like never before. Monsters now behave differently based on their archetype, interact with the environment, and even respond to your commands. Let’s take a look! 👇

Monster Care 0.5 – Changelog Highlights

✨ Shiny Monsters

• Rare color variants with glowing effects are here so: Shiny hunting is officially on.

🎮 Monster PC System

• Store, retrieve, and manage your monsters using a new PC Station!

• Only one monster can be active at a time, swap them in or out as needed.

🌟 Monster Archetypes Are Here! Monsters now have unique behaviors based on their type:

• Healers restore nearby monsters' health.

• Cleaners eat poop.

• Playful monsters spread joy with hearts and jumps.

• Aggressive ones can hurt others when angry.

• Plus: Neutral types just chill.

🌳 Environment Interactions

• Monsters can now play in water zones, roll around in sandboxes, or poop near trees.

• Monsters can sit on chairs and beds.

🧼 Cleanliness Matters

• Dirt and poop now reduce happiness over time so keep your center clean!

🖐️ Teach & Command Your Monsters

• Hold F to open the command wheel and unlock new behaviors over time:

• Follow/unfollow, Jump, Monster sounds, Dead pose, and even a Special Dance at higher levels!

🔔 Multiple Welcome Desks

• You can now buy and move several welcome desks around your hospital.

• Organize your space more efficiently and handle more monsters at once!

🐛 Bug Fixes:

Fixed an issue where the Welcome Desk wouldn't reset properly at the start of a new day if a monster was present.

• Fixed a bug where paintings placed on walls became irremovable after the center was upgraded.

• Fixed an issue where monster positions could be saved incorrectly when quitting the game.

• Added missing localization for selling stations.

• Fixed collider issues with the Recovery Station.

• Added missing localization to the End of Day recap screen.

• Fixed a bug where giving food to a monster would transfer the entire carried stack instead of a single item.

• Fixed an issue where small monsters couldn’t be easily returned to clients.

• Improved employee pathfinding to reduce instances of them getting stuck when trying to reach a station.

From the Devs 0.5 is all about giving your monsters more personality, and this is just the beginning! Thanks for playing and helping the game grow. If you’re having fun, a little Steam review means the world to us! 💖

Big Update 0.4 is here!

Monster Care 0.4 – Core Systems & Quality of Life

Inventory & Storage Overhaul

New Employee Behavior

No More Money Deadlocks

Broom Upgrade

Multiple Save Slots

Bug Fixes & Polish

Hello everyone!

Monster Care Simulator 0.3.12 – Changelog

Employee Behavior Improvements

• Employees can now treat monsters with multiple health issues without dropping them in the garden.
• Assistants and cashiers will prioritize placing monsters in available beds instead of dropping them in the garden.
• Players can now pick up any monster at a station, even if an assistant has reserved it.

Hatching Enhancements

• Introduced two new monster drops.
• Added support for hatching previously un-hatchable monsters.

Bug Fixes

• Added missing localization entries
• Improved employee navigation by adjusting collisions around stations.
• Added possibility to move hatchers while they are hatching
• Employees now fully heal monsters affected by fire, preventing repeated treatment attempts.
• Resolved crash occurring when selecting "Save and Quit."
• Fixed issue where the "Press Enter to go to next day" prompt persisted, and the recap page was not displayed.
• Addressed receptionist softlock/bug.
• Corrected localization not appearing for employees at max level upon loading a save.
• Fixed monsters getting stuck near furnitures.
• Resolved minor visual issues

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where localization fonts weren’t displaying correctly, improving readability for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/272896ba6e74a8b521e39336624c7a16dcf50d89.png
• Updated the Steam Earn Money achievement to now count all the money you've earned over time, not just the current amount in your account.
• Fixed a bug where Swing Doors could break if the center was upgraded and the doors were teleported.

New update 0.3.10 is live!

Gameplay & Features

New Settings Options

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where items and furniture could disappear or not move correctly when upgrading the center or garden.
• Fixed a bug where shelves couldn’t be placed if they had food items inside.

🚀 New update 0.3.8 just dropped!

🌟 New Features

• You can now pick up monsters directly from any employee! No more getting stuck waiting for them to finish their job. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/093fbd32a0851554b46202bcd52450b7fbd20c5c.gif
• Added dynamic screens to all stations — these will show which tool to use and clearly indicate when your monster is fully healed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45267082/5a231562480452d431c62edd99fd0a88bd2483b6.jpg
• Added signs in front of the Adoption Center and Hat Shop to make them easier to find.

🌿 Improvements

• Updated petting mode sign, it’s now much easier to see on monsters with light-colored fur.

🩹 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players using a gamepad couldn’t purchase additional monster slots.
• Fixed a bug where furniture placement was blocked when upgrading the Care Center.
• Resolved a font issue affecting non-Latin languages on text shown above customers, monsters, and employees.
• Fixed a mission bug where buying a bed wouldn’t properly complete the objective.
• Fixed localization issues in Spanish and Japanese text.