Slime Rancher news & patch notes

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/162cba0d17bdafcbf0f40d89dc5bd3fbdd6581e0.png A familiar air sweeps across the Far, Far Range, bringing with it a distant, twinkly glow and the sound of musical chimes across the furthest reaches of the world. There is a special warmth that can be felt in the hearts of all the Range’s inhabitants, and it can only mean one thing: the return of Wiggly Wonderland! Welcome to Wiggly Wonderland Winter Holiday Event, 2021. Every day starting December 18, Ranchers can set out in search of the rare Twinkle Slime, surrounded by a trail of whimsical chimes that, when touched, create a unique musical experience. Run across a chime trail to play a fantastic tune. Collect them and rearrange them to create your own! By bursting the Twinkle Slime and collecting chimes, you can unlock 9 special instruments that can be programmed at your ranch to customize your melodies. Take advantage of this event while it lasts, though: the Twinkle Slime only appears once a year and will be gone after December 30! This month also brings Ranchers together in Discord (discord.gg/slimerancher) for our annual Slime Rancher Holiday Party! ⛄ We’re very excited to announce that we will be hosting a small digital community event on December 18th at 12 PM PST/ 2 PM CST/ 3 PM EST/ 8 PM GMT/ 9 PM CET right in Discord! 🎉🥳 Join us around the fireplace and share some holiday cheer with cozy music (and a wiggly fire slime!) If you didn’t get a chance to see or take part in one of our previous Yule Log streams, you can cozy up and get in the holiday spirit any time on your own here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3OQnuV57cw&ab_channel=MonomiPark We’ll be enjoying one another’s company and gathering for about an hour in the voice channel before we get started with some community games. We’ll also play some Slime Rancher Trivia and then vote on the Most Wonderful Slime of the Year and Secret Style of the Year, so bring your Slime Rancher knowledge (no Googling answers!) If you want to spend time mingling with Ranchers but aren’t comfortable playing games, we'll also be hosting a draw-along stream while we’re playing some games together 🥰 We’ll kick off the voting for Slime of the Year NOW at this link!: Form In order to celebrate one another's Ranches, we will take a walk around the neighborhood with a holiday Ranch Safari! Take and share 1-4 screenshots showcasing how you’ve decorated your Ranch for the holidays and talk us through it in VC! Please sign up to show off your Ranch here: Submit Here Remember to review the Discord rules on appropriate behavior so you feel confident when mixing and mingling with fellow Ranchers. So, TL;DR, here’s what you can expect on the 18th of December: 🟢 The beginning of Wiggly Wonderland!!! 🟢 A cozy Yule log stream 🟢 Winner announcements for the most Wonderful Slime of the Year and Secret Style of the Year 🏆 🟢 Trivia 📝 🟢 Checking out everyone’s decorated Ranch 🟢 Gartic Phone ☎ 🟢 Fun 🎈 🟢 Art 🎨 🟢 Holiday Spirit 👻 🟢 Slimes! We’re excited to see you there! ♥ Stay Wiggly, Monomi Park {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/96c188268d7887493df4a5af4383fe793500ffad.png

Howdy Ranchers! We have a small (but important) list of updates for Slime Rancher that we wanted to make you aware of! Please find below the release notes for version 1.4.4!

• Corrected a number of minor localization errors.
• Corrected handling of the virtual keyboard in Steam. The virtual keyboard is only meant to run in Big Picture mode. The game will no longer attempt to open the virtual keyboard if a player is using a gamepad and is not in Big Picture mode.
• Reduced some player log spam.
• Updated the support link on the main menu.
• Corrected a few 7Zee reward icons.
• Removed refresh rates from the resolution selection box in the Options menu. The Unity Player was ignoring the refresh rate. The game should run at the refresh rate assigned to the monitor in question by Windows.
• Fixed a bug that would prevent the vac from functioning properly in certain save files. Players who have saves where the vac does not appear to function should try opening those save files.
• Updated the calendar for Party Gordo and Wiggly Wonderland.
• Fixed a bug where vaccing items under certain conditions could "shrink" the item for the duration of the play session.
• Corrected an issue where water would "hide" some objects under the surface.
• Added a number of minor performance improvements, especially around physics and raycasting.
• Corrected the colliders around the deluxe coop to prevent players from getting stuck behind the coop's screen.
• Corrected a small set of cases where the game could get into a soft-locked state due to the Input Mode of the game becoming invalid.
• Updated the credits.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/c45962a4c679dfbf52f9ad92a57e714136cd00dd.gif Don't forget, Wiggly Wonderland is right around the corner, which means the rare Twinkle Slime will be making an appearance every day between December 18-30! Be sure to check the Far, Far Range every day for a chance to collect chimes and instruments. Don't miss this holiday event!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/2e467a69adae8a97e4b523f10bd43249d0cd979a.png Dear Ranchers, We here at Monomi Park are thrilled to finally announce Slime Rancher 2, a true, next-gen sequel to the original and the start of a whole new adventure in the Slime Rancher universe!!! We have been reading all of your emails, tweets, posts and messages asking us a big question: What’s next for Slime Rancher? And today, we’re finally able to share a glimpse of what we’ve been cooking up. Slime Rancher 2 returns to the Far, Far Range and finds Beatrix LeBeau on unfamiliar shores across the Slime Sea on the mysterious Rainbow Island. The landscape of this island is painted in a prismatic array of ever-shifting colors, and its great expanses will put her adventurous spirit to the test, reuniting her with old friends along the way. With her faithful vacpack, plenty of grit, and a thirst for the unknown, Beatrix will establish a new refuge on Rainbow Island, uncover its mysteries, and advance slime science to new heights. This announcement is a surreal moment for the entire Monomi Park team. Last year was incredibly difficult and sad in so many ways for all of us, and working on this project allowed us to focus on the future. Now that it's here, we can only hope that it brings you as much joy and excitement as it has for us. We want to thank everyone who has shared your brilliant fanart, words of encouragement, and enthusiastic questions because it told us to keep pushing through. There are simply no words for the gratitude we feel, and we are so happy to finally share this moment with you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You can expect to see Slime Rancher 2 available in early access in 2022 on Steam PC. Watch the announcement trailer HERE Follow us on our new, shiny social channel, @SlimeRancher on Twitter! » Twitter // @MonomiPark » Facebook // SlimeRancherGame » Instagram // @monomi_park Join us on Discord: discord.gg/SlimeRancher

Wiggly Wonderland

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/6c7b5aa9a2ae29b3f353b9a3dafad055c3162b4b.png There is something in the air in the Far, Far Range: the many magnificent biomes feel alight with a special, whimsical energy. The morning dew in the pastures seem sparklier, the ocean foam along the beaches feels a little fluffier, and the stars in the quiet desert sky seem to twinkle a little brighter. Far in the distance, a sweet serenade can be heard, calling to adventurous Ranchers and welcoming them to explore. Each day, the elusive Twinkle Slime can be found in a new location across the Far, Far Range. Listen for it’s lovely song and collect rare chimes to arrange a symphony of your very own. Don’t forget to burst your Twinkle Slime to unlock 9 rare instruments (and goodies!) that you can add to your Chime Changer on your ranch for a limited time. Dance across fields of musical magic and see the Far, Far Range during the most memorable event of the year. But hurry, the Twinkle Slime is only here now through December 30! Ornaments: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/f9b9600a3ba2730b6beffcc4d4c0de7fabaf33bd.png Make your very own Slime Rancher ornaments to decorate your holiday tree with! ːslimeamazedː Check out this visual paint guide for ideas on how to make slime ornaments for your home. Bonus points for snapping a photo and sharing original slime ornament designs!!! Community Holiday Party: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/96c188268d7887493df4a5af4383fe793500ffad.png Share some holiday cheer with us this year. Join our Discord for a community gathering on December 23rd at 12pm CST and get into the holiday spirit with some community games, trivia, and for the crowning of the 2020 Slime of the Year! Event highlights:

• Gather around a cozy Yule Log stream with us! (Watch on your own at any time!) 🔥
• Help us crown the Slime and Secret Style of the Year 🏆
• Slime Rancher Trivia 📝
• Slime Rancher Meme Contest 👑
• Animal Crossing New Horizons and/or Skribbl.io 🎮
• Fun 🎊
• Holiday Spirit 👻
• Slimes! 💖

Join us on Discord: discord.gg/SlimeRancher We look forward to sharing the holidays with you, Ranchers 💜💜💜 Your friends, Monomi Park

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Shopping is tough work (almost as tough as managing a Slime Ranch!) and when you’re juggling holiday tasks, you need all the help you can get. We’ve made a nifty visual guide to help you find a special gift for everyone on your list- from wiggly plushies to silky festival jackets that will delight and ignite the holiday spirit in all of your favorite ranchers.

#1 Plushies - The Cuddle Bug : The Slime Rancher Plush collectibles aren’t just soft- they’re squishy, too! Find the perfect plush for the rancher on your gift list. A perfect stocking stuffer, these slimes also have a sturdy loop attachment to display as they see fit! Get a discount on bundles, including the entire collection, now on For Fans By Fans! #2 Slimepedia - The Ultimate Fan : This Slimepedia was recently updated and now includes data and visuals from Viktor’s Experimental Update! For the ultimate guide to the Far, Far Range and world of Slime Rancher, grab this pedia. Combo it with the Slime Rancher Collector’s Edition and save for an unwrapping experience that will make someone wiggle with joy! Find this gift here! #3 Lucky Cat Deluxe (The Collector’s Edition) - The Collector : This Lucky Cat Bundle gives you the option to customize your gift to include a copy of Slime Rancher for PS4, Xbox One, or a digital code for Steam! Already have the game? No worries. Stick to this collectible Lucky Cat (doubles as a piggy bank) sitting atop a silken pillow and give the recipient a special place to save their Newbuck’s. Did we mention it’s lucky? (It’s lucky.) Get it here. #4 Slime Rancher Mugs - The Coffee Lover : Hot cocoa, tea, coffee… these mugs are the perfect, cozy receptacle for any hot beverage. Grab the sweet Honey Slime mug, the tarr-ific Tarr Slime mug, or the classic Pink Slime mug and give someone a reason to smile and think of you every time they take a sip. Everyone needs a favorite mug, right? You can find it here! #5 Backpacks and Ita Bags - The Adventurer : For the rancher always on the go, help make the journey easier with the stylish bag selection at ForFansByFans. An array of designs offers a bag for every aesthetic, including the Slimepedia Ita Bag with a fabric pin display! Great for pin collectors, this bag is perfect for the con attendee. (See also: great conversation starter!) #6 Maneki Lucky Slime Happi Coat - The Fashionista : This silken coat is perfect for casual lounging (and for Japanese Festival attire!) Don this coat to channel the energy of the mysterious Lucky Slime or give the gift of style to a rancher you love. Fashionable, cultured, sophisticated- this coat is a wardrobe staple for any fan ready to wear Slime Rancher on their sleeve. #7 Wall Art - L’Artiste : Fine Art Prints in a variety of designs are available at ForFansByFans! These prints will brighten up any room or gaming space and remind someone of their beautiful ranch waiting for them on the Far, Far Range. Pick from dreamy landscapes to beautifully illustrated slimes. #8 Le Beau Ranch Cafe Cold Cup - The Practical One : Rancher’s are busy, busy, busy, and this tumbler makes taking a beverage with you on-the-go a cinch! This classy cup design helps a practical rancher reduce waste by using the same cup and cuts down on using plastic bottles or disposable cups. Elegantly display your love of Slime Rancher with this tumbler- find it here. #9 Mouse Pad - The Computer Whiz : Alright. You’ve asked them every computer related question in the book. “Is it plugged in?” is your running joke. You still can’t seem to remember how to make that one program do the thing. They’re not just a pro rancher, they’re also a pro friend. Show them some love with one of the many Mouse Pad designs that can be found at ForFansByFans. (Maybe bookmark the link to that guide they keep sending you this year too.) #10 Pillow - The Decorator : One word: squish. I mean pillow. Find the perfect Slime Rancher pillows to accent any home decoration. For the decorator who loves games and loves to incorporate them into their living spaces, these pillows aren’t just pretty, they’re also perfect for resting your head on. Look through the pillow case and cushion collection here. Want to see the full Gift Guide? Find more information here!: https://bit.ly/SRGiftGuide

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/52d77e875581d2f4b7e556ad758998bc3166e682.png Happy Holidays, Ranchers! Slime Rancher version 1.4.3 is LIVE NOW on PC (and will be released shortly on console). We're so pleased to announce Wiggly Wonderland 2020 is on it's way! Join us December 18-30 for a special holiday event- Wiggly Wonderland. Seek the mystical Twinkle Slime on the Far, Far Range and collect rare chimes. Burst the Twinkle Slime and unlock exclusive instruments that can be used at your chime changer on the ranch! This event lasts for a short time, so don't miss out on your chance to see the elusive Twinkle Slime. This year, new instruments are available. Collect all nine! This update is designed to also deliver some quality of life updates and patch some bugs from the backlog. Wiggly Wonderland 2020

• Updated the schedule for Wiggly Wonderland
• Added the Wiggly Wonderland Theme to the game. Using the chime changer will play it.
• Added new instruments: chiptune, violin, and flute.
• Fixed Twinkle Slime bubbles appearing as black boxes when growing and popping.
• Fixed display issue related to stacked chimes interfering with one another.

Patch Notes

• Updated the Party Gordo schedule for 2021
• Corrected Viktor's descriptions of glitch slimes.
• Various localization corrections and updates.
• Updated in-game email address and URLs for support.

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No autumn ranch is complete without the glow of a Slime-O-Lantern! Check out our printable Slime Rancher pumpkin carving stencils and share with us your display: http://bit.ly/SRPumpkinCarving

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Peep-peep-peep these adorable new plushies! You can find three new squishable friends to take home to share with your “peeps”, all from @ForFansxFans! http://bit.ly/Hen_Hen_Plushies_Steam

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/c2243c67b445d518d93b3fce949d3c47cff82dc9.gif Ranchers, When we started our journey on the Far, Far Range, it was just a few close friends and a dream to build something new and exciting. Years later, we are beyond humbled to share with you that Slime Rancher has sold more than three million copies! It’s an understatement to say we have made more friends than we could have hoped for and could never have imagined so many people would become part of Bea’s story. Today, we want to thank every person who believed in us and took up a vac-pak to explore our beloved Slime Rancher universe and share your stories with us. To celebrate, Slime Rancher is 65% off on Steam. We have so many exciting things planned for the world of Slime Rancher, and we thank our lucky slime stars we get to continue our story with you. To be one of the first to hear Slime Rancher news, exciting upcoming community events like Slimetober, and more, follow us on Twitter: @MonomiPark Filled with appreciation, Your friends, Monomi Park www.monomipark.com

Ranchers, rejoice: The Quantum Plush from ForFansByFans.com is available for pre-order! The quantum slime plush is phasing into our reality August 1 to join the other ForFansByFans plushies available, including the Party Gordo, Tiger Tabby, Lucky Slime, and more! So pre-order yours today, cuddle up while you play, and create your very own temporal paradox at home. Get yours here!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/92754b2a5f330d38512f10b2f0653b065418e9c5.png Hey ranchers! Today, we've got a little summer-fun update for you today :slimetabby: Slime Rancher v1.4.2 is primarily focused on further improving performance, adding a few community-requested features, plus some additional bug fixes and back-end tweaks.

New Fashion & Playset

Party Fashion - With these super rad Party Glasses, your slimes will be the stars of the party! Just note that the Party Hat + Glasses combo is a unique fashion for our VIPG (Very Important Party Gordo). Scuba Playset - This new Playset includes a Scuba Fashion Pod and Octo Buddy Toy! Slimes that are wearing the Scuba Fashion love to play with their best pool-pal, Octo. Find two new Treasure Pods to unlock these Fashion Pods! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/d6ed642b89f983be29d6697c32e177f5c1f61f8f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/d2de6bfc90cb453dc70ff7fe6756777cff697bfc.png

Workshop Disposal

Things were starting to get a little crowded down in Viktor's Workshop so he built a recycling system to help keep the place tidy. Go ahead and toss any unwanted items or slimes into the water chute and Viktor will see to it that they are recycled or released back into the Far, Far Range! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/b1fcc992e1b28a94d9e3fb94d7a67189541a64bc.gif

Minimal HUD

Have you ever wanted to take a little break from ranching and just enjoy the sunset in the Ancient Ruins or the sunrise over the Moss Blanket? Give the 'Minimal HUD' option a try! Be sure you're extra careful if you use it while exploring! You may find your jetpack has run out of energy halfway through a risky jump across a wide canyon that spans across the Slime Sea... ːslimescaredː {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/466abacc42b6bd9282adc8a84cbae70b2dee86d8.gif

Patch Notes

New Features: - Now every day can be Friday once you’ve unlocked the new Party Fashion Pod (party hats not included). - Make a splash with the Scuba Playset! - Added a “Minimal HUD” feature so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Changes: - Added a disposal mechanism to Viktor’s Workshop to help recycle any unwanted items. - Reduced the frequency in which the game will passively auto-save. - Added auto-save checkpoints after: a Slime Gate is opened, a Ranch Expansion is purchased, and a 7Zee Rewards Club level is purchased. - Gamepad now scrolls through menus quicker. Scroll through your dozens of ornaments faster than ever before! - Improve Gadget Mode messaging to better emphasize the ability to rotate gadgets. - A few ranchers accidentally deleted their collection of gold plorts and rare ornaments, so we made it take a little bit longer to demolish Silos. - Range Exchange icons will now change to reflect a slime’s active secret style (from the Secret Style Pack DLC). Fixes: - Enhanced the delicious, smoky aroma of the charcoal brick toys to make them more exciting for fire slimes. - Added +5 luck to all lucky slimes to prevent them from being eaten by tarr. - Fixed an astrophysical anomaly that was causing phase lemons to shrink in size. - Also fixed a similar anomaly that was preventing phase lemon trees from casting shadows. - Fixed a bug related to the “Boop” achievement. - Fixed an issue with hunter largo mouths. - Fixed a missing music track that should play while relaxing by the Slime Sea at night. - Fixed a rare issue that you could run into while collecting gilded gingers. - Corrected some typos and grammatical errors in the Spanish and Russian translation. - Fixed a very science-y issue with quantum slimes. (It would take at least 6 years of University, plus a deep understanding of Slime Science to understand it fully, so we’ll just call it the “Failure to Duplicate Phenomenon”) - Fixed a bug where Range Exchange reward crates were not persisting between sessions. - Fixed a UI issue so mouse icons will properly display in tutorial popups. - Fixed an issue where the autosave icon wasn’t appearing when the game autosaved after a rancher got knocked out. - Fixed some bugs that were resulting in errors when trying to load an existing save. - Fixed an issue where Mochi’s Nimble Valley tutorials weren’t clearing properly. - Fixed a number of pesky bugs that were the cause of a handful of game crashes. - Fixed a graphical issue that was causing water to be extremely reflective. There are even more Slime Rancher adventures in development, but we’re not ready to reveal them just yet! Look forward to getting a peek of what we have planned… when we’re ready ;) Until then, stay wiggly!

Hey ranchers! Hope everyone is doing well and taking care of themselves. I wanted to share a quick update on what we've been up to and to point you towards some great community resources that can help you connect with other ranchers. A few weeks ago, our studio transitioned to working remotely in order to ensure the safety of our team and our families. While video calls are not our preferred way to collaborate with each other, we are still working hard on building new adventures for you to experience in addition to the next Slime Rancher update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/a397cfc62d10f2d62592824b0681a69b56433247.png

What's Next

Slime Rancher update v1.4.2 will bring some new bits of content, but is primarily focused on improving performance, adding a few community-requested features, and some additional back-end tweaking. We will be sharing more information on this update in the coming weeks. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/feaab38af2c2a22182e1bcdb3a5f371443538e01.jpg

Slime Rancher Fan Forge

Last month, we partnered with For Fans By Fans to launch a Slime Rancher Fan Forge! We’ve already seen a ton of amazing community designs come through, but we would love to see you submit your artwork and vote on all of your favorite designs. Here are just a few of our favorites, which is yours? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/f3d777b70012103d272925cc98f53585d2e0176d.png Keep an eye out for another announcement showcasing merchandise from all of the top community designs in just a few weeks! While the opening round of submissions is all wrapped up, you can still submit and vote on artwork in the Fan Forge. For Fans By Fans will continue to choose top community designs to be printed as official Slime Rancher merchandise! Learn how to vote & submit here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/aff860566cf5025c0bb152f0ab7480b941969789.png

Plushies, Mugs, & More!

Speaking of For Fans By Fans, have you seen all the Slime Rancher stuff they've released recently?

• Drone, Tiger Tabby, and Party Pink Plushies
• Pink, Honey, and Tarr Mugs
• Slimepedia Bag + Lenticular Pins

I'm honestly running out of room on my shelves. They were literally overflowing with slime plushies already and then they had to go and make not one, not two, but three perfect little plushies. How dare they do this to me!? And the list is about to get longer with all the new community designs coming out later this April... :slimescared: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/15e36af5a65f4a5a2a213aa31f99108a1fa19842.png

Staying Connected

We're hard at work on lots of new stuff at Monomi Park and we can't wait to share what we have planned with you. Remember to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter if you want to stay up-to-date on any Slime Rancher or Monomi Park news. (Trust me, you’ll want to be the first to know about what we have planned next) We'd also love to see what you've been up to on your ranch. If you recently redecorated, snapped a cute photo of your pet tabby slime, or created some adorable Slime Rancher art... share it with us! Either in the Steam Community Hub or on your favorite social media channels. Twitter - www.twitter.com/MonomiPark (@MonomiPark) Instagram - www.instagram.com/Monomi_Park (@Monomi_Park) Facebook - www.facebook.com/SlimeRancherGame (@Slime Rancher) You can tag us directly using one of the @'s above or use #slimerancher on your posts. We're always ready to like, favorite, and share your colorful creations. Thank you for being such an amazing community. Until next time... Stay safe and stay wiggly! :slimehappy:

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Happy Holidays, ranchers!

We’re excited to bring Wiggly Wonderland back again this year! This festive, limited-time event celebrates the end of another year on the Far, Far Range. Starting December 18, you will receive daily visits from the mysterious “twinkle slime.” Find the twinkle slime and collect its special gifts! :slimeamazed: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/6163803fb9a0640461f95fff80417a9ac96598fd.gif Every day between Dec 18 - 30 (local time), the twinkle slime will appear somewhere on the Far, Far Range. Follow the music to find the twinkle slime and receive a collection of musical chimes. We’ll be posting hints on where the twinkle slime has been spotted, so check our Twitter around 9AM (PT) throughout the event for a hint on each day’s location. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/a471c35479e267dff7f9ac7a53924342b29e8fd7.png

Chime Instruments

Chimes are mysterious motes of energy that are produced by the twinkle slime. If you touch them, they vibrate and emit a musical note! Many ranchers who have collected them like to arrange the chimes in a way that creates song-like compositions. We’ve recently discovered a way to alter the chimes to sound like different musical instruments! Find the twinkle slime to unlock special instruments for your chimes. Use the Chime Changer to compose new songs and fill your ranch with joy this holiday season! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/3c2eafc8bd9403e7eca59c9e1f3f6dbe3a6e6bae.png Remember to share your musical creations by tagging them with #WigglyWonderland on Twitter and Instagram!

Holiday Giveaway

To help celebrate the season of giving, we’ve put together a holiday giveaway for you to join! This year, we’re giving away a MEGABUNDLE of Slime Rancher goodies including:

• Autographed Collector's Edition of Slime Rancher (PS4 or XB1)
• Key for Slime Rancher on Steam (for you or to gift to a friend!)
• The Original Soundtracks 1 & 2 on Steam
• Steam key for Slime Rancher's Secret Style Pack
• Glitter-foil sticker pack from For Fans By Fans
• Choice of 3 Slime Rancher plushies!

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Enter to win here!

Winner will be selected January 6th and will be contacted through the email used on your Gleam entry. Good luck, have fun, and happy holidays! ːslimehappyː

Patch Notes

New to Wiggly Wonderland: - 5 Chime Instruments have been added to this year’s event. Unlock them by finding the twinkle slime 5 times throughout the event. (For those doing the math: yep, you just need to find the twinkle slime 5 out of the 13 times it will appear over the next two weeks!) - There's a bonus instrument unlock for anyone who finds the twinkle slime on the final day of Wiggly Wonderland (December 30th). - Added a Chime Changer gadget to the ranch so you can customize what your chimes sound like. Once you unlock an instrument, go to the Chime Changer to choose which instrument you like best! The selected instrument will apply to all chimes on your ranch or on the range. - We added a 13th chime, the high C, so you can enjoy a full chromatic scale! Changes: - Added new Party Gordo ornaments. Look forward to collecting these next year! - Updated the game credits to include new folks who have joined our team. - Added a code flag to help us better parse errors between different game states. - Adjusted how chime sound effects play when multiple chimes are together. - Adjusted how things collide in the ash trough to reduce the frequency of fire slime escapes. - Updated some vac slot colors so they better reflect the objects being vac’d. - Adjusted the Chicken Cloner crafting requirements to be more scientifically improbable. - Moved a treasure pod from behind the Lab to inside of the Lab. - Added a Slimepedia entry for ornaments. Fixes: - Fixed an error that would appear when the game was being played in some languages. - Fixed a scene loading bug that could cause the game to crash. - Fixed a bug where the fire around fire slime plorts would be extinguished. - Improved gadget sites so gadgets should appear more grounded. - Fixed a visual bug with the slow fields in the Nimble Valley. - Made a change so that phase lemons would look correct in this reality. - Fixed an issue that could cause you to lose input control after being knocked out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/70b28d8ee33ace9f9650bfb7fcdd037bab45755c.png We're very excited for this year's Wiggly Wonderland and we can't wait to see all of your decorated ranches and musical creations! (Remember to tag your posts with #WigglyWonderland!) Thank you for helping us celebrate another year of wiggly fun! ːslimehappyː EDIT - Dec 25th: Updated the instrument unlock description to be more accurate. The 6th instrument is unlocked on the final (13th) day of Wiggly, not on the 6th day of seeing the twinkle slime.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/e5319d839658cd9459beaf72559483feed223b8d.png The Slime Rancher Original Soundtrack II + The Casey Sessions completes your collection with music from every update since launch! ːslimeamazedː Also featured in this album are a collection of "Casey Sessions" The Casey Sessions are personal songs played by Casey after reading starmails about Beatrix’s adventures across the Far, Far Range. Sit back, relax, and listen to some of your old favorites, re-imagined for this special soundtrack release! There are 22 tracks (that's over 70 minutes of music) for you to enjoy, so go on, explore the music of the Wilds! Download the bit-tastic Slimeulation remixes! Or spend the weekend jamming along to the Party Gordo theme! Available for purchase now on Steam and Bandcamp! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1207000/Slime_Rancher_Original_Soundtrack_II__The_Casey_Sessions/ We hope you enjoy this collection of music! Keep an eye out for Wiggly Wonderland announcements (and giveaways) starting early next week ːslimehappyː

Update version 1.4.1 helps prepare Slime Rancher for Wiggly Wonderland! We're very excited for Wiggly Wonderland to begin and we can't wait to see all of your decorated ranches and musical creations! ːslimehappyː There will be plenty of fun surprises happening both on the Far, Far Range and outside of the game. Make sure you're following Monomi Park on your favorite media spots so you don't miss a thing. Stay tuned for more info on Wiggly as we get a little bit closer to the event December 5, 2019 - 1.4.1b - Fixed an issue on Linux that was making it impossible to start the game. - Fixed a bug where language settings were not saving between restarts. - Fixed an issue where some regions were not able to open/create games due to regional settings. - Added mono support back to the Windows version of the game. December 10, 2019 - 1.4.1c - Fixed some errors that were resulting in game crashes. - Adjusted a text issue that was impacting some regions. - Other minor adjustments and bug fixes.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/e5dd17deb5f439f938d4714b73df836e75bf344b.gif It's spooky season and the Party Gordo has a sweet Halloween treat for any rancher who is brave enough to find him! Pop the Party Gordo and break Party Crates to get a burst of Jack-o'-lantern ornaments! But don't delay, as this unique ornament will only be available for TWO DAYS! Collect as many as you can between Oct 30 and until midnight on Oct 31 (local time) before they disappear ːslimescaredː {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/11544764/765293bb36362b8d72dafe3c6d35612028c15f24.png Share your ornament collection and all of your spooky decorations with us on Twitter @MonomiPark

DLC & OST on Sale!

Plus, it wouldn't be Halloween without a pile of treats! Grab the Secret Style Pack and the Original Sound track while they're on sale this week! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079180/Slime_Rancher_Secret_Style_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/671160/Slime_Rancher_Original_Soundtrack/

Have a Slime-tacular Halloween! ːslimehappyː

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Art Blog: Let's Talk About Face Shaders

Hello! My name is Ian McConville, and I'm the Principle Artist at Monomi Park. For Slime Rancher's 1.4.0 update, I rebuilt nearly all of the slime related shaders from the ground up! One of the most notable of these changes is that the slime faces are now more detailed and, at the same time take up less memory. Let's take a look at how the new shaders work! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a30356f5e47d409d7cf5c97610588162a20fcf11.jpg Texture - Changing the Channel! The first thing we do when building a slime is we start with a special, custom RGBA texture. A single RGBA texture file actually contains 4 greyscale images, and each image is used as a special mask that will dictate where artist defined colors will go on the face.

• The R (red) channel is used for the eyes.
• The G (green) channel is a highlight color for the eyes.
• The B (blue) channel is a secondary eye color, but not used in this case.
• The A (alpha) is used for the Mouth.

For now, we'll focus on the R and A channels. These will be our main face mask. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/889f96ac335a750256479c48fa99479a0f5a99b9.jpg Now you're probably wondering why the mask is so FUZZY. Well, the reason is that the mask is actually a Distance Field. These fuzzy masks will allow for much higher detail than a standard rasterized texture could, even at larger resolutions! (The texture itself is only 64x64 pixels in size, which is roughly 1/4th the size of the face textures from Slime Rancher 1.3.0's faces). https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/2647dd77a9133f21217d803a769e1e728b97f7b6.jpg This is done by applying a very simple layer style to a high resolution mask of the mouth: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/9b46b66d03cdefdf571519faa97264bbf05d6602.png And then in the shader, we use a process called Smooth Step to sharpen the mask. Using the fuzzy values of the image we can find clean, crisp edges hidden in the texture. This process costs a little performance at run time, but is actually cheaper on texture memory. It also has the added bonus of being extremely sharp, even when the slime is very very close to the player! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/8341a5e56e72e6d67621311cc2fad80b3a397e1f.gif https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a8887ba1d3aeb61422d2b991f2fc14b31abc7080.gif https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/7f7c320d4336e781407bab77ef687188d05504e2.gif A regular texture, at the same resolution, without distance fields would look no where near as good. Even when using the Smooth Step process. Eyes - Adding some Sparkle! So now we have a super clean, crisp mask to work with for our eyes and mouth! It looks even sharper than the original high resolution version of the mask we started with. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/79477728fb06aefab17842bea3079140f352261f.jpg Before we get to the mouth, we'll begin with the eyes. The eyes make use of the RGB channels, but again, in this case we won't be using B. 1) In the first image, we see the original texture file masked by the Eye Mask. 2) If we take only the R channel and multiply that by a dark color (color1) we'll get a flat, black eye. 3) Then we'll do the same with the G channel and add that to the colored R channel. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/af113f586c5899a4735adc02ea10393cfe48131f.png Then, using a simple node setup in the shader, some glints are generated. A UV offset is applied to the glints so that they move with the player's view. Once we have this, it's added to the rest of the eyes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/1aeb5fcacf370b5ce3f78a28e891334e53e27bd1.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/df07911f1b10bb83ff354b91c67d9425a401d33d.jpg The results: A nice (fake) glint is applied to the eye! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/bf7e7349d897dd8e3bc1527acd5f1e47f883f0de.gif It's super cheap as it doesn't actually take the lighting information in to consideration, but it's very satisfying to look at :slimeamazed: There's a lot more that goes into the eyes, but that was the main parts. Here's a quick glance at what the entire Eye section of the shader graph looks like. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/725a6911161b04720fcc67b9a5fc307028de84b1.png Now then, it's time to move on to the mouth. Mouth - Wide Smile! The mouth is just a sticker applied to the slime's body, but we still want it to feel like a 3D hole in the surface. To start, we need the back of the mouth. The warm red tones! This is simply a gradient with a severe depth offset. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/0a6b5df471da9c689f6e64765aa30475c1a32416.jpg An extra visual treat, new to 1.4.0, is that slimes finally have visible tongues! This is achieved with a little shader trickery to make a circle and then a depth offset to set it in the back of the mouth. This is added to the previous gradient before it gets colorized. Subtle, but it makes a big difference in believing that the mouth has depth :slimehappy: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a4907a28e4281a88c105007b01dcb13f69cad3f7.gif The nice thing about using the distance fields for the mouth mask is that we can adjust the smoothstep and get different sizes for the mouth. By layering various sizes of the mouth with different depths, we can get a pretty believable mask. Then we multiply the mask over our big red gradient + tongue. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/bcaef6b329ce0997506ebc74666ed7d3c7533e2a.gif And that's the mouth! Again, same with the eyes, there's a lot more subtly that goes into the effect. Here's a glance at the full mouth shader: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f07efa80031c42cb352fe312e10627a9ee443846.png Getting Wiggly - Final Touches! It's time to put everything together. This is almost done, but we're missing a little something to make the face feel gooey-wiggly-wobbly. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/435b144f87e0189071adf8656091d51891c94975.gif The eye and mouth texture has a UV input that we can modify for some extra noise. With a little adjusting of the wobbly values, we can make the static face warble-wander all over the place! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/dfd83dce3871f744aa9182457f01682b7390f7be.gif https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/dbcc1e5c037a11b9f2583407bb057fc247464ac2.gif And there you have it! By swapping out our original face texture into this shader we can make all sorts of slime faces with nice, clean edges and plenty of fake depth. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy this and other improvements with the Slime Rancher 1.4.0 release! Stay wiggly :slimehappy:

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Login to Viktor’s Experimental Update!

Join Viktor Humphries and test his simulated reality of the Far, Far Range. Well, a work-in-progress version anyway... Watch the trailer here :slimeamazed: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/536239f02990c0130e057fc3e1a4fa4d997939d0.png This update is jam-packed with cutting-edge ranch tech including: Advanced Drones to help with daily chores, a (questionably useful) Chicken Cloner, and a whole collection of wacky gadgets designed by Viktor himself! There’s also a new zone, new ranch expansion, and a new slime! Viktor’s Slimeulation: Viktor has been working on a virtual re-creation of the Far, Far Range and it’s full of bugs. Well, glitches. Well… glitch slimes to be exact. - Viktor will invite you to his Workshop after you’ve unlocked the Ruins, purchase the Lab Ranch Expansion, unlocked Treasure Cracker MKII, and then successfully complete a Range Exchange request with him. - Travel to Viktor’s Workshop and login to his Slimeulation. - Use Viktor's patented debug spray to reveal hidden glitch slimes and vac them up before they disappear! - Try to collect as many glitch slimes as you can before the simulation becomes corrupted. - Once the corruption starts to spread, Viktor will open an exit portal for you; make a break for it before things get out of control and escape the Slimeulation safely! https://i.imgur.com/A7ZHRK6.gif Glitch Slimes: Glitch slimes are hiding everywhere inside Viktor's Slimeulation and it's up to you to help him capture, quarantine, and research them before they spread! Be extra careful while exploring: taking damage from the corruption could give those tricky glitch slimes a chance to wiggle out of your tank! Glitch slimes will turn into bug reports after you leave the Slimeulation. Turn in your collection of bug reports for unique rewards and mysterious manifold cubes you can use to craft new gadgets. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/116a2876ce80469a482412facc4671dd1834bddc.gif New Gadgets! It wouldn't be a very science-y update without a ton of new slime science gadgets! Help Viktor wrangle glitch slimes and he’ll reward you with a smattering of useful gadgets he’s been developing! Advanced Drones These new-and-improved drones can handle not one, but TWO programs! Talk about advanced! Set a primary AND a secondary task to keep these busy bees busy while you’re busy being breezy. Portable Water Tap Water taps are a small, placeable water source that can be used to refill your tank if there aren’t ponds nearby. Chicken Cloner This is an experimental gadget constructed by one of Viktor’s scientific peers and, when it works, it creates a perfect clone of any chicken. When it doesn’t, well, that’s a data point at least! Slime Bait Fruit, Veggie, and Meat Slime Bait can be placed around your ranch or out in the Far, Far Range to attract slimes who favor that type of food. Portable Scareslime Place this on your ranch to keep slimes away from things they shouldn’t be around or… ːslimescaredː Dash Pad Ready, set, RUN! Use the Dash Pad to instantly refill your energy levels so you never need to slow down!!! The Decorizer This new storage device allows you to store, clean up, and manage decorative ranch items (ornaments, echoes, etc.) with the press of a button! Deck out your ranch and then clean it all up in a snap. The Decorizer can be unlocked via the 7Zee Rewards Club as a mid-tier reward (it will already be available for ranchers who have unlocked or surpassed Silver Storm I). https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f214d27e0b9e6cdc921f4d124941ba6a34c61d2a.png

The Secret Style Pack:

We are also excited to announce that the Secret Style Pack is now available for purchase! It’s an all-new downloadable content pack for Slime Rancher! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/9096ac9b3800f9a96ca49409c8858889be489686.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/1d289374e77ed49c39597b01da6406453b0cdba7.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/ee83500414357b8b2bc1b15e56e0905a97b5660b.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/1366cd6fc9477ca7567c493bc9f43a9e019f33ed.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f53c31042780d93a0d07ebc3c77ea05ebdbafd65.png Search for special treasure pods throughout the Far, Far Range and discover each slime's unique secret style. Once discovered, you will be able to re-style every slime of that type whenever you choose! This new DLC pack adds 20 slime styles for you to find and unlock. Learn more over on the Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079180/Slime_Rancher_Secret_Style_Pack/ Note: Secret styles do not affect gordos as the gordos in the world, and their appearances, are an important part of game progression and we didn’t want to make it confusing to new players. This may change in a future update after further evaluation. Visual Updates: - Slimes got a facelift! The art tech we developed for the Secret Style Pack resulted in all slimes getting new, crisper, more detailed faces with added depth. The new, beautified faces are available for every rancher with this update. - Added a new animation for boom slime explosions (they may be prettier, but they are still very dangerous. Please observe with caution!) - Added new tutorial popups which replace the old lightbulb animation with stuff like: an even more adorable Beatrix, slimes doing slime things, and so on. Is it worth restarting the game and playing for hundreds more hours just to see these new tutorial images? Maybe... - Updated Viktor’s Range Exchange icon. Other Changes: - Added the option to disable basic, advanced, or all tutorials. - Added new Slimepedia entries for Ogden’s Kookadoba Hunt, Mochi’s Quicksilver Job, and Viktor’s Slimeulation Testing that you can reference if you need a refresher on what to do. - Lowered gadget fabrication requirements to unlock Treasure Cracker Mk II (from 35 to 20) and Mk III (from 100 to 50). - Updated the translation of “Tabby Slime” in the Korean translation. - Updated the game credits to include all the new team members that help make Slime Rancher here at Monomi Park! <3 - chikKns Fixes: - Drone pathing got an update so they should buzz harder, better, faster, smarter. - Phosphor largos will now disappear in the sun when the are carried outside. - Fixed an issue where puddle plorts in silos weren’t being collected by drones when you left the ranch. - Fixed a bug on Xbox that caused crates to appear blacked out. - Improved the performance of clouds. This was a very complicated change but technically speaking we made them ‘do cloud stuff better.’ - Other various visual improvements to some terrain and structures. Let us know what you think about Viktor’s Update and the Secret Style Pack on Twitter! Until next time, stay wiggly and happy ranching! ːslimehappyː June 19, 2019 - v1.4.0b - Fixed a visual bug relating to the skybox - Fixed an issue with Advanced Drones program assignment June 27, 2019 - v1.4.0c - Corrected a few minor bugs related to dialog boxes getting stuck on the screen. This should fix most cases of this, but if you are still experiencing it please contact [email protected] - Fixed a graphical issue when running the game with OpenGL drivers. - Other minor fixes. Aug 5, 2019 - v1.4.0d - Fixed a Drones catch-up issue with Mochi's and Ogden's ranch. - Minor translation corrections. ._.

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Growing a New Tangle Slime

Secret Style Breakdown Hey everyone, I’m Dan Venhardt, the resident 3D Character Artist here at Monomi Park. We wanted to share part of our development process of the new Secret Style Pack for Slime Rancher, which adds a ton of new slime looks and largos to the mix. Meet the new tangle slime style... Nightshade! https://i.imgur.com/qTYMrRX.gif So what goes into making a slime? Let’s break down how we brought the new tangle slime style to life, step by step! Early Explorations We knew we wanted to keep certain thematic elements present on many of the new slime styles, and for tangle slimes we felt it was important to maintain an iconic flower element as well as plant colors. We worked through many ideas (some just for fun) in order to feel out the direction we wanted to go. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/35cdf3ff6d56738092cf8eadb637995ee37626dc.png A few alternate ideations for the new tangle slime Nothing was off-limits at this stage, but ultimately we wanted the design to work within the framework of the current slimes’ animations. In the end, we decided on a plump rose-shaped flower as a nice contrast to tangle’s current flower design. Building the Model https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a7b5ed9a94c69186a4c025098019c83d1e25bf56.gif Using 3D programs like Maya and 3D-Coat, a high-resolution model for the flower was created so that details and lighting information could be translated to an optimized low-resolution model in a process called texture baking. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a20e2f3454dccd9e6ac929595cc826c13cdcdf25.png Once the source mesh’s details are “baked” to the game mesh, we can bring this model and its base textures into Unity to apply colors within the slime’s materials. Tangled Shades In Unity, we can play with the flowers’ color gradients and smoothness to create a variety of different looks. Using color masks, we can control which parts of our slimes are shiny or soft. https://imgur.com/oC6sJTb.gif While exploring colors, we found a nice velvety contrast with a darker flower that felt like a good fit for the new tangle slime. Ultimately we decided on a violet flower with a cool blue specular rim, as we felt it looked best in most lighting conditions. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/0ad3641fbb4cc18ada94199b4245e3bee45e02cd.png Classic (left), Nightshade (center), and Early Variants (right) Nightshade Largos! After the models and materials for the new slime styles were done, we could finally begin the creation of every new largo combination. We want each largo to be distinct, taking advantage of multiple materials and shaders while inheriting their parent slimes’ major features. Each nightshade largo inherits the new flower (often deriving from the base slimes’ dominant color like its classic cousin), as well as its new tint of green when dominant. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f9178e6fb777d69066d184ac6adeae401d2bd176.png I can't wait for you to discover all of the new slime styles and their largo combinations! Be sure to keep an eye out as we share more styles coming in the Secret Style Pack!

The Secret Style Pack is an all-new downloadable content pack for Slime Rancher!

Search for special treasure pods throughout the Far, Far Range and discover each slime's unique secret style. Once discovered, you will be able to re-style every slime of that type whenever you choose! Both the new Secret Style Pack DLC and Viktor's Experimental Update will be available this June, but you can wishlist the Secret Style Pack today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079180/Slime_Rancher_Secret_Style_Pack/ Be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on news, style reveals, and be the first to know when the Secret Style Pack is available :slimeamazed:

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Discover the secret styles of all your favorite slimes!

Coming to Slime Rancher This June https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/58ac0a55debd6354b482dd56e2738b3e23a21186.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/ee83500414357b8b2bc1b15e56e0905a97b5660b.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/1366cd6fc9477ca7567c493bc9f43a9e019f33ed.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/6bf18f2e2e6933b3b3339396fdea53b862ce13bd.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f53c31042780d93a0d07ebc3c77ea05ebdbafd65.png The Secret Style Pack is an all-new downloadable content pack for Slime Rancher! Search for special treasure pods throughout the Far, Far Range and discover each slime's unique secret style. Once discovered, you will be able to re-style every slime of that type whenever you choose! Both the new Secret Style Pack DLC and Viktor's Experimental Update will be available this June, but you can wishlist the Secret Style Pack today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079180/Slime_Rancher_Secret_Style_Pack/ Be sure to follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on news, style reveals, and be the first to know when the Secret Style Pack is available :slimeamazed:

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Design Blog: Workshopping It

Hey Ranchers! We’ve got some exciting new spaces upcoming in 1.4.0. Most different of all is none other than Viktor’s Workshop, a space unlike any we’ve created in Slime Rancher to date. I’m Chris Lum, Game Designer at Monomi Park, here to talk about how we went about creating this unique new area. Rough Blockout We’ve always been in the position that design has typically had more spare cycles to iterate than art, so with Viktor’s we started with a rough blockout using existing assets we previously developed for Ogden and Mochi. Using these preexisting models, I was able to kitbash a quick mockup to help inform us of the type of environment we wanted to create and allowed us to start testing standard Slime Rancher gameplay early on (Example: How many corrals can we fit? Does the space feel open enough to accommodate decorations, fully upgraded corrals, and dozens of slimes?) https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/067abbcbc4517ff243d92fd877c80c02ff4ae24e.jpg Concept Once we had a basic layout, we started thinking more about how to fill in the space. We knew right away that Viktor’s expansion was going to be the most ‘technologically advanced-looking’ out of all the rancher areas and came up with concepts exploring what sort of devices he might have in his workshop. The earlier blockout helped us to discuss what sort of environment art would work in the space when interacting with our slimes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/1f9e0c285ef5f014b799fc2202edc2eeddaef441.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/04d5e7de424021f61378866c94362f8cdf0718d3.png Grayboxing As Viktor’s continued to materialize, we decided to take the prototyping phase a step further and use greybox modelling to get a more accurate representation of the area. I was able to create a low-poly mesh much closer to the size and shape of what Viktor’s actually needed to be in order to test its viability as a space for slimes and player interaction. This type of greyboxing pass has only ever really happened one other time in the history of Slime Rancher: the other time being with the Ancient Ruins. Much like with the Ancient Ruins, greyboxing the environment early on was very informative and allowed us to quickly see how slimes interacted with the more complex playspace as well as provided a much closer visual representation of how we wanted Viktor’s to look and feel. This also had the added benefit of taking some of the pressure off of our art team so they could focus on other important work that needed to be done. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/4178bcb06e43dcb3b4a6b9f17325b5eb99b45231.jpg Production Pass Playtesting and iteration proceeded with the greybox environment for many months as we ironed out other features. However, eventually we were able to get around to building out Viktor’s “for real”, which presented many unique challenges given the difference in aesthetics, lighting, and construction from many other Slime Rancher expansions. Particularly, Viktor’s is the first fully enclosed rancher expansion we’ve done, so a lot of time was spent ironing out how slimes and their behaviors could impact the environment and vice-versa. Finally, once we had everything else nailed down, Ian was able to do a full art pass on the Workshop to really push the visual themes and style - I think the results speak for themselves. Overall, I hope the result is a space that feels new, exciting, and full of possibilities! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f2262dec0306047098d8ab1aeb8f124c465b9887.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/efc7f368b12a8579e50e61d0492860e7a614a4e5.png P.S. Viktor is always coming up with new ways to optimize and make life more efficient. Gadgets like this Dash Pad should give Bea quite a boost! ;) Expect a variety of new Slime Science gadgets, both useful and decorative in Viktor's Experimental Update! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/9b562445409ac8f0a0f6db0f780803d392b52633.gif

Viktor's Experimental Update is coming to Slime Rancher this summer!

Did you miss the Experimental Update Preview? Read the full post and learn more about the new slime and gadgets coming soon to Slime Rancher HERE! Until next time, stay wiggly! :slimehappy:

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v1.4.0 - Viktor's Experimental Update

Viktor's Slime-ulations Join Viktor Humphries and test his simulated reality of the Far, Far Range. Well, a work-in-progress version anyway. You see, his work is hitting a wall because of the numerous bugs in the code as well as an unusual phenomenon: glitches that take the form of... slimes? Glitch Slimes Glitch slimes have been discovered living inside Viktor's Slimeulations and it's up to you to help him capture, quarantine, and research them before they spread! But it won’t be easy! Glitch slimes can be difficult to find as they are often hiding in plain sight, pretending to be regular slimes or real objects that were definitely there before... nothing to see here just a regular tree in its regular spot and not out of place. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/98bef28ad0e31e3671e5b7ac6bf8e34d986e14b0.gif Use Viktor's patented debug spray to reveal hidden glitch slimes and vac them up before they disappear! Be extra careful while exploring: taking damage could give those tricky glitch slimes a chance to wiggle out of your tank! The Slimeulation is still full of bugs and will begin to degrade over time. Collect as many glitch slimes as you can before the corruption starts to spread. When the exit portal opens, make a break for it before things get out of control and escape the simulation safely! Glitch slimes will turn into bug reports after you leave the Slimeulation. Turn in your collection of bug reports for some cutting-edge ranch tech designed by Viktor himself. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/bff1d8b34a4e389ea677f4b83ac0b84d4ad6d57b.png New Gadgets It wouldn't be a very science-y update without new slime science gadgets! Viktor's update will include a smattering of fun and useful (and questionably useful) gadgets. Here are just a few of the gadgets Viktor has been working on: Advanced Drones These new-and-improved drones can handle not one, but TWO programs! Talk about advanced! Set a primary AND a secondary task to keep these busy bees busy while you’re busy being breezy. Portable Water Tap Water taps are a small, placeable water source that can be used to refill your tank if there aren’t ponds nearby. Chicken Cloner This is an experimental gadget constructed by one of Viktor’s scientific peers and, when it works, it creates a perfect clone of any chicken. When it doesn’t, well, that’s a data point at least! The Decorizer We’re adding a brand new storage device that will be unlocked via the 7Zee Rewards Club as a mid-tier reward. It allows you to store, clean up, and manage decorative ranch items (ornaments, echoes, etc.) with the press of a button! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/f214d27e0b9e6cdc921f4d124941ba6a34c61d2a.png Viktor's Experimental Update is shaping up to be a pretty big update and there's even more packed into it that we will be revealing soon! :slimehappy:

New Cosmetic DLC

We’re developing some paid cosmetic DLC that will allow you to reskin every slime into an awesome, exotic form! Current designs include angelic phosphor slimes, tiger tabbies, and lilly pad puddle slimes. It even applies to largo forms! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/3c4441d74c63df180e474f763c5c1f5c4a8efee2.jpg We decided to do this DLC after reaching out to the community and discovering many of you would be interested in supporting us beyond the base game. This DLC is totally optional, and purely cosmetic, so if it’s not a fit for you, we’ll still have plenty of other surprises down the road. That's it for now! Until next time, stay wiggly!

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Slime Rancher has sold over 2 MILLION copies!!!

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Celebrate the Season with Slime Rancher's Wiggly Wonderland!

Wiggly Wonderland is back this year and with it comes a new festive event to celebrate the end of another year on the Far, Far Range. Starting December 18, ranchers will receive daily visits from the mysterious “twinkle slime.” Few ranchers have ever even glimpsed a twinkle slime, with most believing it to be a legend, but those that have know it's real! Some believe that if you find a twinkle slime it will leave you with a gift to collect. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/7483d7c2c06d2a86ac34cf4c98d2761b4d2bfc30.gif The twinkle slime will appear somewhere on the Far, Far Range once per day between Dec 18 - Dec 30 (based on your local time). Follow the music to find the twinkle slime and collect its parting gift. We’ll be posting hints on where the twinkle slime has been spotted, so check our Twitter (@MonomiPark) around 9AM PT throughout the event for a hint on each day’s location! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/0798ac7c0c0a345663f3907239b91387b3376470.png

Holiday Giveaway

Last year’s Wiggly Wonderland was a blast and we’re excited to bring back another holiday giveaway for you to join! Share your holiday adventures by tweeting us, posting on Instagram, or sharing on Facebook using #WigglyWonderland for a chance to win a Slime Rancher-themed ASTRO A40 headset! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/a6ee3f34e7216a4bdc5428f1e1a0a852db1ec9fd.png As with last year, you can post as many times as you’d like throughout the event! So GIF, screenshot, and capture our hearts with your holiday spirit!! Winner will be selected January 4th and will be contacted via comment or Direct Message. For full giveaway rules please go here. Have fun! And happy holidays! :slimehappy:

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Free Galactic Playset DLC is Here!

Get the new Galactic Bundle - This DLC bundle includes a Steam exclusive fashion pod, slime toy, and chroma pack! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/50028ca5b49281adf7673d019c46866267d99497.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/011daaf1c35aa6288a3cd95897533045c498f4cb.png The Galactic Playset will let you dress your slime up as an intergalactic hero off to save the planet with their trusty Beeper Bot. We're also adding special, platform-exclusive Ruby Chroma Pack which you can use to give your ranch house, vacpack, and ranch tech a shiny, new paint job! https://store.steampowered.com/app/982310/Slime_Rancher_Galactic_Bundle/ https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/bbf66187db5c517f87850c7fd5acc5c10e4d4ea6.gif Beeper bots are best for booping Wiggly Wonderland 2018: Last year’s Wiggly Wonderland was a blast and we can’t wait to share with you what we have planned for this year. Part of 1.3.2 prepares the game for the incoming holiday event and we will do separate update once we get a little bit closer! :slimeamazed: We think this year is going to be a lot of fun and we’d appreciate it if you would keep any surprises you find a secret until you see the official reveal. No one wants to get a blog of tarr in their stocking, do they? Stay tuned for a full announcement later this month! (PC Only) Message of the Day: You may notice a new pop-up message on the main menu of the game. This new feature is a way for us to keep you up to date on all sorts of things. For example, we will send you messages when we release a new update, if there’s big news about Slime Rancher, or when new plushies have been added to our merch catalog! Our goal with this is to keep you in the loop when there’s cool new things happening! It’s quite surprising, but apparently not everyone uses Twitter. But if you want to make sure you never miss a beat, we recommend following us on your preferred social channel (links below) and subscribing to our monthly Newsletter. Follow us: Twitter.com/MonomiPark Facebook.com/SlimeRancherGame Instagram.com/Monomi_Park Blog.MonomiPark.com Other Changes: - Puddles be praised! The pond received a makeover! - Gilded Gingers now appear in two locations daily and, if you listen closely, are easier to locate. Happy hunting! - Game credits got a little longer because our team got a little bigger :) - Special event slimes (ie: Party Gordo) are now hidden until discovered and are no longer required in order to complete the “Pro Style” achievement. - Adjusted fruit and veggie growth to make sure they’re always ripe when entering a certain secret area. Fixes: - Fixed colliders in the lab and docks that were causing drones to do gymnastics while navigating and interacting in those areas. - Fixed a bug where the shop occasionally wouldn’t add a slime key to your inventory after you purchased it. - Addressed some input issues for non-steam controllers. - Fixed a visual bug where drones appeared to be shrinking items rather than vacuuming them up. - Fixed an issue where scareslimes sometimes weren’t scary enough. Scareslimes are back to being 2 spooky 4 slimes. - Fixed a bug where Playset Slime Toys were not properly reducing the agitation of slimes dressed in the corresponding Playset Fashion Pods. - Fixed a bug that caused tarrs to stop chomping if you stood still. The best ways to deal with tarr is to blast them with water or to RUN! - Fixed a bug where the slime key count on the map did not include keys that you had already discovered. - Fixed an issue with the Newbucks UI where it could get stuck on the screen. - Minor localization fixes and improvements. Dec 5, 2018 - 1.3.2b - Fixed a bug related to activating/deactivating Steam Overlay

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Dive Into the New Slime Rancher: VR Playground!

There's a new way for you to play with some of your favorite slimes in this free VR Playground DLC! The Slime Rancher: VR Playground is a free, standalone add-on for Slime Rancher that lets you vac, feed, and play with slimes like never before! Get face-to-face with some of your favorite slimes like: pink, tabby, and phosphor :slimehappy: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/73c7681391beccace94f08a99995b01e8f2d71fb.gif There are three unique VR playgrounds for you to explore: play a game of Slimeball in the Dry Reef, relax by the pond in the Moss Blanket, and (cautiously) play with boom and quantum slimes in the Ancient Ruins. The VR Playground is available to download—FOR FREE—right now! :slimeamazed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/939480/Slime_Rancher_VR_Playground/

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It's spooky season, ranchers!

The Party Gordo is giving out a special Halloween treat to any rancher who is brave enough to find him! Pop the Party Gordo and break Party Crates to get a burst of Jack-o'-lantern ornaments. Don't miss your chance This unique ornament will only be available Oct 30-Nov 1! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/d66eaa0e87c9a137c1202ce4c7fdea7f6c606bcb.png Plus, have an extra happy Halloween and save big on Slime Rancher during the Steam Halloween Sale! Slime Rancher will be a whopping 50% off now through Nov 1st :slimehappy: https://store.steampowered.com/app/433340/Slime_Rancher/ https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11544764/c31d93cab03567842a6f7be7ae697ded511a6511.png