To Pixelia news & patch notes

Hello, dear Pixelians! We meet once again! ːtabbycatː

And I’m back with a new update, bringing not only some of your requests that was frequently mentioned in our forums and Discord, but also new features designed to deepen the gameplay and push the experience even further.

Along the way, we’ve also fixed several bugs and made a number of improvements. It has been a very productive update, and I’m excited to share everything with you.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in! 🙌

Oh..

Actually before we dive in, I have one more thing to say. 🙂

It has now been 1 year since the release of To Pixelia, so I guess this is something of an Anniversary Update. :)

And as many of you know, especially those who have been with us from the beginning, our journey started on a bit of a rough and patchy road, with bugs, technical issues, and plenty of things to improve.

But since then, we’ve come a long way; fixing problems, adding new content, revamping systems, and continuing to shape the game into something you all may enjoy with each update, and all thanks to your feedback!

As a solo developer, you have been one of my biggest sources of passion and motivation. I sincerely want to thank all of you.

It's been genuinely fun and meaningful journey so far; and I appreciate all of your reviews, criticism, feedback, and perspectives as these all have all helped me see more clearly, learn more, and appreciate this period of time even more.

So truly, thank you. 💖 And let's dive in to share what's new in Pixelia!

⭐A New Career: Real Estate Agent 🏠

With this new update, you’ll now be able to market homes around Pixelia and help clients find the right place!

You will have now two different pages in Housing page.

• Landlord Panel

• Real Estate Career

As you may remember, the very first quest begins with you getting some help to secure your new home in Pixelia. So I thought: why not turn that idea into a career and let players do the same for other Pixelians?

Available Properties

Every day, you’ll receive a fresh list of flats from property owners, each with their own requests; whether they want the flat sold or rented out, and the minimum price they’re willing to accept, how many rooms the flat has, and which floor it is on.

Each flat will also come with details that can affect its value, such as whether pets are allowed, if the neighbors are nice and quiet, or whether the property is close to places like schools, hospitals, police stations, and bus stops, making it more convenient for potential clients.

Your Clients

And once again, every day you may receive new clients, with the number of clients depending on your rating. The higher your rating, the more people will come to you for help with their housing needs.

You’ll be given information about each client’s budget, family situation, preferences, and desired number of rooms.

To get the best results from your deals, you should always try to choose a flat that best matches your client’s wishes and needs.

Then, you can call your client and arrange a flat viewing. That’s where it’s time for you to shine as a Real Estate Agent!

You will be responsible for presenting each room of the property you have chosen for your client.

During the viewing, you’ll guide them through the flat, introduce the rooms, and highlight the details that make the property suitable for their needs.

There are several ways to market a property during a viewing. Sometimes, the flat you choose may not be the perfect match for your client; but it might still be a profitable opportunity.

In those moments, you can rely on your skills and choose the approach that gives you the best chance of success.

There are four different approaches:

Honest 👼

Persuasive 🗣️

Pushy 💪

Deceptive 🎭

👼 The Honest approach is the safest option. It does not require any special skill, and you simply present the flat as it is. However, because it is straightforward and neutral, it has only a small effect on your client’s satisfaction.

🗣️ The Persuasive approach is still fairly close to honesty, but allows you to put more effort into highlighting the flat’s strengths. This option relies on your Speech skill and can have a stronger positive effect on your client’s satisfaction.

💪 The Pushy approach is more aggressive. You will use both your Speech and Intelligence skills to pressure the deal forward and make the property sound more appealing. If successful, this approach can reward you with a greater boost to client satisfaction.

🎭 Finally, there is the Deceptive approach; and this one is not for everyone. If you truly want to sell a flat even when it may not make much sense for your client, this might be the option for you. This approach relies on your Speech, Intelligence, and Charisma skills. Both success and failure have a much stronger impact, meaning it can greatly improve the meeting if it works, but seriously hurt your client’s satisfaction if it fails.

Satisfied clients will be much easier to negotiate with when it comes time to make a deal as they will be more open to accepting better offers and moving forward with the contract.

It is important to build up your client’s satisfaction before reaching the contract phase.

Before moving on to the contract phase, your client will ask you a series of questions based on their needs and expectations. This is the final step before deciding whether to move forward and make a deal.

As shown in your client’s profile, each client has specific requirements. They may be looking for a flat that allows pets, a place close to a school for their children, or other details that matter to their daily life.

Your answers during this stage can play an important role in how confident and satisfied they feel before signing the contract.

And here comes the contract part!

You will be able to offer a contract to your client.

Although the property owner may specifically want to sell or rent out their flat, you can still choose the option that best matches what your client is looking for.

Renting and selling will each come with different commission percentages, so the type of deal you make can also affect how much you earn.

And speaking of commissions… 💸💲

You will earn a commission from every successful deal you close. The better the deal, the higher your commission and the higher your commission, the more money you’ll be taking home. 💰

Sometimes, your client may not be fully satisfied with your contract offer and may respond with a counteroffer to see how flexible you are.

This stage can be important, because you’ll have the chance to revise your offer and try to negotiate a better deal once again.

However, if you decide to push further, the client may either accept your revised offer or reject it entirely. So if their proposed amount already seems fair or profitable enough, it may be wiser not to push your luck too far.

After successfully closing a deal, you will earn both your commission and Job Experience. As you gain more experience, you’ll be able to unlock new perks that can make your work easier and give you an advantage in future deals.

Not only that, but your client will also leave you a review after the deal.

This review will affect your overall rating, which in turn influences how many new clients come to you in the future.

⭐New Feature: Rent Out Your Properties 🏠

With this new update, we’re also introducing a new feature that allows you to rent out your own properties, find tenants, and become a landlord.

You’ll be able to list any home you have purchased, with one exception: your selected Family Home cannot be listed for rent, as this is where your family lives.

However, you can always change which property is set as your Family Home if you wish to rent out a different place.

The Real Estate Office will estimate a rental value for your home, and the offers you receive will usually be around that estimated amount.

However, one important factor that can affect the value is whether you choose to rent out the flat with furniture or without furniture.

If you choose the With Furniture option, the rental value of your flat will increase, since you are leaving your furniture for the tenant to use.

If you choose the Without Furniture option, your furniture will be moved to your Storage Inventory once a tenant is found for that property.

You will receive tenant applications for each flat you have listed.

You can choose to accept or decline their offers, and continue receiving new applications over time.

However, the offers you receive will generally stay close to the estimated rental value of the property.

Once you have found a tenant for your property, they will begin paying you rent on a weekly basis, giving you a steady source of passive income from the flat you listed.

However, if you decide to kick your tenant out before ending the arrangement properly, there will be a penalty.

In that case, you will need to compensate them by paying back one week’s worth of rent. So while removing a tenant is always an option, it will have some consequences.

New Languages: French, Italian and Japanese

We’re happy to announce that To Pixelia is now available in 3 new languages! 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇯🇵

We’ve received many requests from the community, as players understandably wanted to experience the game in their own language.

This is something we had wanted to do for a long time, but we needed the help of volunteers to make it possible.

Over time, several people generously joined the translation effort. Some had to step away along the way, which is completely understandable, as translating such a large game text can be a long and tiring task for a volunteer. But whenever that happened, new volunteers kindly stepped in to continue where things were left off.

So once again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring these new languages to the game! 🙏

Steam Cloud Save Support! 💾☁

Another request I’m happy to say has finally been fulfilled! :)

Steam Cloud Save support was one of the trickier features I had been postponing for a while. The main reason was that I wanted to make sure every possible scenario was properly considered before implementing it.

One of the biggest concerns was players who may have started different save files on different devices. With one wrong step, a save file from one device could accidentally overwrite another one on a different device, potentially causing players to lose progress. I wanted to make sure that would not happen.

So, here is how the system works now:

Your legacy saves; meaning the save files created before this update introduced Steam Cloud Save support, will not be touched or deleted.

When you launch the game for the first time after this update, you will still see the local save files on each of your devices. Once you load any save file, continue playing, and save the game, that save will create a Steam Cloud Save in a new folder called "CloudSaves", and that new save game will then become visible across all your supported devices, including Windows PC, Mac, and Steam Deck.

For example, let’s say you have a different save file in the first save game slot on each device: one on your PC, one on your MacBook, and one on your Steam Deck.

If you load the save file on your PC and save the game, the first slot will now show that Cloud Save on all of your devices. However, if you delete that Cloud Save, your old local save files will appear again on each device, as long as they still exist there.

This only applies to players who played the game before this update. New players who start playing after this version will not have legacy save files, and all of their saves will be Steam Cloud Saves from the beginning.

And that’s it! I hope I was able to explain it clearly and hope you enjoy this new feature! 🙏

Bugs Fixes & Tweaks 🐞🛠

• The inconsistency where achievements would sometimes trigger and sometimes not has been fixed. Achievements should now work reliably and unlock as intended.

• A bug related to household members’ thoughts has also been fixed. They would sometimes give an error trying to generate a thought which would lag the game everytime they tried to generate a thought.

• An issue with certain store products not allowing stores to be opened has been fixed.

And this is the end of our Update Log! 🙂

⭐ If you’re enjoying the game, leaving a review on Steam truly means a lot to us. We read every single one, and it really helps To Pixelia reach more players 😊

Thank you all for your continued patience, feedback, and support, it truly means the world. 💖

We’ll keep the updates coming! 🙌

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To Pixelia | Bug Reports

To Pixelia | Suggestions

-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hello once again, dear Pixelians! 👋

This update brings more than just new features, bug fixes, and tweaks to existing systems but it also introduces support for a brand-new platform.

Let’s dive in and take a look at what’s included in this update!

Sandbox Mode 🧩

Before we dive into everything this update brings to the game, I’d like to share a few thoughts first 🙂

This has been one of the most requested features from our community. Some players didn’t always want to engage with certain quests and sometimes felt a bit overwhelmed, which is completely understandable.

And it’s even more understandable if this is your second playthrough with a new character and you’re asked to complete the same quests all over again.

While some quests are there to introduce new features, others may have nudged players into activities they simply didn’t feel like doing at the time.

I’ve been thinking a lot about how we could improve this experience and offer more freedom. 🤔

And with every update, the goal is to improve the player experience and make it flexible enough to suit different playstyles. That’s why I’m especially excited about this update. It introduces an alternative for players who prefer to explore and enjoy the game freely, without having to deal with quests.

So now, let’s talk about what Sandbox Mode in To Pixelia is all about 😊

When starting a new game, you’ll be presented with two different options.

These choices will shape how you experience To Pixelia from the very beginning.

While both options lead you into the same world, they offer two distinct ways of playing, each suited to different playstyles and levels of experience.

Story Start 📖

With this option, you begin the game in the traditional way, following tutorial quests and story-driven guidance.

This path is highly recommended for new players, though it’s completely optional and not required.

Choosing Story Start allows you to gradually learn the core mechanics and features of To Pixelia through structured quests and narrative progression. Through quests, you will be advancing and unlocking new things in the game.

Sandbox Start ✨

Alternatively, you can choose to jump straight into the world of To Pixelia with no quests, tutorials, or guided objectives. Most of the things will be available right from the start!

This mode is especially well suited for experienced players, repeat playthroughs, or anyone who wants to experience To Pixelia without restrictions or guidance.

There are no story prompts pushing you in a specific direction.

On top of that, you’ll have access to an advanced set of starting options that let you shape exactly how you want your journey to begin.

You’ll be able to choose your Dream, and if you wish, you can also start the game with a Spouse, selected Friends, Rivals, and even Kids right from the beginning.

You’ll also get to pick your starting home, decide whether you want to begin the game as an Academy graduate or not, and customize your starting resources; anywhere between 0 and 250,000P, adjusting everything to fit your preferred playstyle.

And in addition, you’ll be able to select a Life Path, which provides bonus stats and allows you to start the game with boosted attributes.

Life Paths

• 🎤 Performer Talent Bonus: +10 Guitar, +10 Singing, +10 Drumming, +10 Piano

• 🎨 Creative Soul Talent Bonus: +15 Painting, +10 Modeling, +5 Romance

• 🥊 Brawler Talent Bonus: +10 Strength, +5 Basketball

• 💬 Natural Charisma Talent Bonus: +10 Speech, +10 Romance, +10 Comedy

• 🕵️ Criminal Talent Bonus: +10 Lockpicking, +3 Strength, +3 Speech, +100 Crime

• 👤 Everyday Citizen Talent Bonus: No Talent Bonus

• ✊ Activist Talent Bonus: +20 Speech, +5 Intelligence

• 👨‍🍳 Masterchef Talent Bonus: +25 Cooking

• 🎭 Comedian Talent Bonus: +20 Comedy, +10 Speech, +5 Intelligence

• 💻 Nerd Talent Bonus: +20 Computer, +10 Intelligence

Also, Your Pixelian Level will be Level 10 and all factions will be unlocked from the very start, allowing you to play as if you’ve already completed every related quest and focus entirely on role-playing within the life simulation experience To Pixelia provides.

Citizen Lawsuit Settings 👨‍⚖️

In the Game Settings, you can now choose whether Pixelians are able to sue you by enabling or disabling the lawsuit system.

This option gives you more freedom to commit the crimes much like in the old days, where Pixelians had no legal authority to take action against you.

If enabled, your actions can lead to lawsuits and legal trouble, adding an extra layer of realism and challenge. If disabled, you can enjoy a more relaxed experience without worrying about legal repercussions, allowing you to focus entirely on role-playing.

This setting only prevents NPCs from suing you; you’ll still be able to sue others and continue working as a Lawyer.

Changing Dream and Traits 🎈

This update introduces another highly requested feature: the ability to change your Dream and Traits during gameplay if you’re no longer satisfied with your current path.

Previously, many players chose to start entirely new characters just to experiment with different Dreams or Traits.

While that freedom was valuable, it also meant losing progress. With this update, you can now explore new directions without starting over, giving you far more flexibility in how you shape your Pixelian’s life.

🌟 Changing Your Dream

Once you reach Pixelian Level 10, you’ll unlock the ability to spend Prestige Points to choose any Dream you’d like. This allows you to redefine your long-term goals at any point in your journey. You can do this action as often as you want.

Even better, changing your Dream does not erase your previous progress.

If you decide to return to an earlier Dream later on, you’ll be able to continue from where you left off, making it easier than ever to pursue multiple ambitions over time.

🧬 Changing Your Traits

Traits play a major role in defining your Pixelian’s daily activities, shaping how they spend time in Pixelia and until now, traits were permanent once selected, which made early choices especially impactful.

With this update, you’ll now have the freedom to change your Traits as well, allowing your character to evolve naturally over time.

Whether you want to experiment with new playstyles, adapt to your current goals, or simply try something different, this system gives you full control over your Pixelian’s growth.

Enhanced Save File Protection 💾

Some players in our community have unfortunately experienced corrupted save files, usually caused by crashes that occurred during auto-save or manual saving.

When a save process is interrupted, the file can end up incomplete and unusable. As a player myself, I know how frustrating it can be to lose your progress in the game.

To address this, I’ve been working on a new saving system designed to better protect your progress and here’s how it works.

When you save the game for the first time, the game creates a single SAVE file.

On your next save, instead of immediately overwriting that file, the system first creates a backup copy of your previous SAVE file and stores it as TEMPSAVE. Only after that does it overwrite the main SAVE file.

This means that if a crash or interruption happens during the saving process and the SAVE file becomes corrupted, you’ll still have a safe backup.

The next time you launch the game, the system will automatically detect the corrupted SAVE file, delete it, and restore the backup TEMPSAVE, and convert it back into a proper SAVE file, effectively rolling back to your previous save instead of losing everything.

Hopefully the explanation wasn’t too complicated. 😅 The important part is that your save data is now much safer than before and we hope losing save files will become a thing of the past with this extra layer of protection 🙏

MacOS Support 🍎

I’m excited to finally introduce MacOS support with this update! 🚀

MacOS has been one of the platforms I’ve been actively working on alongside others like Nintendo Switch, which of course requires additional optimization and more development work.

This new version has been tested and adjusted to run smoothly across multiple Mac devices. That said, we’d really appreciate feedback from MacOS players if they encounter anything that affects their experience.

At the moment, the game runs well on MacOS, but we still consider this support early and experimental. With feedback specifically from macOS users, we’ll be able to identify and address any platform-specific issues that may arise.

Bugs Fixes & Tweaks 🐞🛠

• The frequency at which NPCs file lawsuits has been reduced.

• Your spouse and law enforcement will no longer file lawsuits against you.

• Pixelians with a relationship level above 40 will now tolerate you and will not choose to take legal action against you as you are their friends.

• The likelihood of being sued as a result of conversations and interactions with other NPCs has been lowered.

• The frequency of receiving Direct Messages from NPCs has been reduced.

• Fixed a bug where active lawsuit cases could not be selected when it was time to initiate them.

• Fixed a bug that prevented you from opening your Restaurants and Coffee Shops when the required minimum of 25 products was not correctly recognized.

And this concludes our Update Log for today! 🙂

If you’re enjoying the game, leaving a review on Steam truly means a lot to us. We read every single one, and it really helps To Pixelia reach more players 😊

And before leaving, let me give a bit more information on other subjects;

I’ve been working on some visual improvements, but those aren’t quite ready yet and tend to take more time than the coding side of development. That said, you can definitely expect visual updates to arrive in future patches.

As many of you know, I’m developing the game as a single person, and I apologize if updates have felt less frequent lately.

While progress may sometimes take a bit longer, I’m fully committed to delivering the best possible experience, listening to your feedback, and continuing to improve the game step by step.

Regarding Steam Cloud Saves: we wanted to first address and improve the core save system locally. With the save-related improvements included in this update, I’m hopeful that we can now start moving toward Steam Cloud Save support in the near future.

I also want to mention localization. We’re aware of the requests for French support, along with several other languages.

In the past, we had French and Italian volunteers helping with translations, but due to their personal circumstances, they were unable to continue, which affected our ability to deliver those localizations.

With the game currently containing around 35,000–40,000 words, translation is a significant challenge. We’re actively exploring different options and are always open to support from the community, and we truly appreciate any help in this regard.

Thank you all for your continued patience, feedback, and support, it truly means the world. 💖

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To Pixelia | Bug Reports

To Pixelia | Suggestions

-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hello, dear Pixelians! 👋

We’re happy to bring you another exciting addition to the Pixelian world and I’m very happy to finally share it with you. 🥳 Our goal is to continually introduce features that enrich the world, enhance your experience, and improve overall immersion. Some updates require additional development time especially when the new system ties into many other systems within the game but I hope you’ll find the final result well worth the wait. 🙂

With that said, let’s dive right in. 👀

Law and Order 👨‍⚖️

The Courthouse has officially arrived in To Pixelia, bringing a brand new layer of depth, strategy, and roleplay to your daily life in Pixelia.

With this update, justice is no longer limited to police intervention. Pixelia now features a full legal system complete with trials, lawyers, juries, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, and of course, a judge overseeing it all.

The justice system is not just a set piece; it’s a system that responds to how you interact with others and grants you many new options.

• You can sue Pixelians.

• Other Pixelians can sue you.

• Every action has potential legal consequences.

• You can represent other Pixelians in court.

The new courthouse mechanics allow you to file lawsuits against other citizens for a variety of legal causes;

• Defamation

• Theft

• Assault

• Public Disturbance

With this new update, you will find "Justice System" button in your Profile.

If someone crosses the line, you finally have the ability to take the matter to court and pursue justice.

But remember: Pixelia is fair. Other Pixelians can sue you as well, reacting to your actions and decisions throughout the world. Even a small misstep could earn you a summons.

For those seeking a more involved career path, you can now become a Lawyer. You can also hire your own lawyer to represent you in trials.

New Career: Lawyer 💼

As a Lawyer, your role is to defend clients in court and advocate for justice in their cases.

Trials come in two forms: Offense and Defense. Your effectiveness varies depending on the case type. Winning an Offense trial earns you Plaintiff Lawyer Prestige, while success in a Defense trial increases your Defendant Lawyer Prestige.

Each day, you’ll receive a list of clients looking for legal representation. Building both prestige types will help you unlock higher-paying and more valuable clients.

You’ll examine the details of each lawsuit and accompany your client through every stage of the trial.

An important part of your job involves finding Witnesses who can strengthen your case.

For each case, you should prepare and search Witnesses as their testimonies may provide crucial context, challenge the opposing side, and significantly influence how the Jury interprets the events, ultimately increasing your chances of winning the trial.

When you have an active trial available, you’ll need to visit the Courthouse and speak with the officer to begin any ongoing lawsuit. Your role will vary depending on the case.

Sometimes you’ll appear as the Plaintiff or Defendant, and other times you’ll step in as the Lawyer representing a client. After all, justice applies to everyone.

TRIALS 🏛️

The courtroom experience is built around a structured and strategic Trial System, featuring 6 Jury members, 1 Judge, 1 Plaintiff, 1 Defendant and Lawyers and Witnesses on each side.

Each trial is divided into 6 phases; three for the Plaintiff and three for the Defendant. During these phases, both sides present their testimonies one at a time, offering their statements and arguments to sway the Jury.

While one side is delivering their testimony, the opposing Lawyer has the opportunity to raise an objection.

A well-timed objection can weaken the opposing side’s argument and sway the Jury’s impression. If you are Lawyer, your success will depend on your character’s;

• Speech

• Intelligence

• Legal skills

If you’re participating as the Plaintiff or Defendant instead, your Lawyer will handle objections on your behalf and take the actions they deem best for your case.

When this happens, the testimony is paused, and both the Lawyer and the Judge engage in a brief exchange. The Judge will then either accept or overrule the objection.

A successful objection can weaken the impact of the testimony and influence how the Jury perceives the validity of the claims.

The goal is straightforward:

🏛️ Convince more Jury members than your opponent.

The side that earns the majority of Jury support wins the case.

If the Jury ends up split in a tie, the final decision falls to the Judge, who will deliver the ultimate verdict.

This system creates a dynamic blend of strategy of timing, persuasion, and legal drama; turning every trial into a battle of wits and influence. Your Pixelian’s skills are the deciding factor in how well they perform in their role as a Lawyer.

Whether you aim to defend the innocent, expose the guilty, or simply build a career full of dramatic courtroom victories, the Lawyer profession offers an engaging new role in the world of Pixelia.

Player as a Plaintiff / Defendant

As the Defendant

Your choices now matter even more!

If you cross the line, other Pixelians may choose to take action against you. That means you may find yourself being sued for your behavior, and suddenly you’ll be the one standing in the Defendant’s spot.

As the accused, you need to hire a good Defendant lawyer that can represent you well in the courtroom, and make sure that you prepare for the case by searching Witnesses.

You’re not required to attend the trial in person as your Lawyer will handle the proceedings on your behalf even if you are not present.

And if you don’t have a Lawyer, also don’t worry!

Pixelia’s legal system will assign one to you for free.

However, the court-appointed attorney may not be the most reliable… Let’s just say their skill level might turn a speeding ticket into a life sentence. For that reason, choosing your own Lawyer is always the safer option.

As the Plaintiff

If you feel you’ve been wronged, you’re free to take the matter to court. And even if no real harm was done, you can still file a lawsuit. Ultimately, what matters is whether you can persuade the Jury once you’re in the courtroom. With a skilled Plaintiff Lawyer representing you, winning the case becomes far more likely.

File a lawsuit, gather witnesses, and bring your case before the court. With the support of your Lawyer and possibly strong Witnesses, you can fight to win compensation and hold others accountable.

Debt System

We’ve also updated several existing systems to integrate smoothly with the new courthouse mechanics.

If you’re unable to pay the compensation after losing a trial, you’ll now accumulate debt, which will automatically be deducted from your future earnings until the full amount is settled.

Visual Tweaks & Changes

Beyond this new feature we are implementing, we’ve also made a few improvements across Pixelia as well.

The Police Station has received upgraded visuals, offering a more refined look.

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Meanwhile, the TV Studio; previously one of the few inaccessible buildings in Pixelia, has been replaced with the new Courthouse.

That said, the Film Studio isn’t gone for good; we still have plans for it in future updates.

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We will also keep improving the visuals in our upcoming updates.

And with that, we’ve reached the end of this Update Log. ːstardropː

We hope that you are going to enjoy everything included in this update!

If you’re having a good time with the game, a Steam review goes a long way; it means a lot to us, we read every single one, and it helps more players discover To Pixelia.

We will work to fix and improve things one by one. Meanwhile, thank you all for your continued support, kindness and patience. 💖

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To Pixelia | Bug Reports

To Pixelia | Suggestions

-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hello, dear Pixelians! 👋

It’s been some time since the last update, and I’ve been pouring a lot of energy to bring more content and improve the existing features for you.

This update took a little longer to prepare, but I’ve got plenty of exciting things to share and I truly hope the wait pays off! 💖

While going through feedback from our community, I noticed many requests for more meaningful interactions with spouses and children. I couldn’t ignore these suggestions, and it was clear that we needed to take action. 🤝

So without further ado, let’s dive in! 🚀

🏠 Your Household

I am happy to say that family life in Pixelia just got deeper! This update introduces new ways to manage and enjoy your household, giving you more options to shape your daily life.

You can now hire household employees who will support you and your family in meaningful ways:

💼🧹 Household Employees

There are four types of employees available for hire:

• 🧹 Housekeeper – Keeps your home tidy and ensures everything is in order.

• 👶 Babysitter – Takes care of your little ones while you focus on other activities.

• 📚 Private Tutor – Helps your children with their studies, boosting their growth and skills.

• 🐾 Pet Sitter – Looks after your pets, keeping them happy and healthy while you’re away.

Just like you can recruit employees to grow your business, you can now bring staff into your own home to support your household.

These employees aren’t just background characters, they’ll actively help you with a variety of daily tasks, making family life smoother and more dynamic.

Each employee also comes with their own unique traits and personalities, which can influence many aspects of your household dynamics, adding variety and depth to your family experience.

✨New Household Features:

Managing a household in Pixelia is a lot deeper and more dynamic than ever, with new systems that affect family life, relationships, and daily routines.

This update introduces deeper roleplay elements, bringing more personalization to your experience. Your home is no longer just a static backdrop, it is now a living, evolving environment where every decision you make influences family life and the relationships within it.

🏠 Household Harmony 💖

Your family’s overall harmony now plays a crucial role in your domestic life.

Keep it high, and your home runs smoothly. But if you neglect it, and there may be serious consequences. Household Harmony can increase or decrease depending on the actions of everyone living under your roof.

Even your spouse’s commitment is influenced by household harmony; if it drops too low, they may consider divorce, making this an essential aspect to manage carefully.

That's right! If there’s no peace and harmony at home, your spouse will take an action that can break your heart. 💔

🗑️ Garbage & Home Hygiene 🧼

The everyday actions of your household members now generate garbage, including pets, children, spouse and others.

Poor home hygiene doesn’t just look messy but it can increase the risk of disease and negatively impact your family’s health as well as affecting their overall happiness. Maintaining a clean home becomes a meaningful task, requiring attention to waste management and organization.

💌 Spouse Happiness & Daily Wishes

Your spouse now has daily wishes and desires that, when fulfilled, boost their happiness.

A happy spouse brings not only emotional benefits but also practical perks. Increased spouse happiness can unlock new abilities for them, such as:

• 🛒 Going shopping for household supplies

• 🍳 Preparing meals for the family

• 💰 Assisting with household budgeting

• ✨ And more unique interactions

You can now also view a summary of your spouse’s recent actions, thoughts, and emotions, along with their effects on the household. This feature helps you understand their needs better.

Together, these systems make managing your home a more immersive and rewarding experience, where each decision affects both your family’s happiness and daily efficiency.

👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 Roommates

Now you can live with roommates in your home! 🏠

They can help share the rent, making life a little easier and a lot more interesting.

Each roommate has their own personality, so every interaction is unique. They can get along with your family and staff, or sometimes cause mischief if their traits aren’t ideal.

Roommates with bad traits can affect household harmony, lower your spouse’s happiness, or even make your household staff quit.

Choosing the right roommate adds fun, strategy, and surprises to your home life, making every day a little more unpredictable!

📝You can also decide to renew your lease with a roommate or ask them to move out early by paying a penalty fee. 💰

👶 All about Pixelings!

Pixelings have grown more detailed and interactive than ever! They now feature enhanced portraits and can communicate with you when you’re nearby, making your interactions feel more personal and immersive.

Each Pixeling comes with three core skills: Speech, Manners, and Education, which grow over time and unlock new behaviors and actions.

• Speech 🗣️ : At first, your Pixeling communicates in barely understandable gibberish. As their Speech skill increases, they start to talk more clearly, allowing for richer interactions.

• Manners 🎩 : This skill affects their behavior at home. A high Manners level ensures they act politely and responsibly, while low Manners can lead to misbehavior, generating more trash and lowering household harmony.

• Education 📚 : A higher Education skill unlocks bonus actions and activities that you can observe directly in their profile. These actions reflect their growing knowledge and abilities.

Support from household staff also plays a key role in shaping Pixelings’ development:

• A Babysitter 🧸 helps ensure your Pixelings generate less or no garbage at home.

• A Private Tutor 📖 assists them in learning, helping their skills grow faster.

Additionally, you now have new Parenting options for direct engagement with your Pixelings. Once per day, you can:

• Read a Story 📖

• Help with Homework ✏️

• Spend Time Together ❤️

Engaging in these activities increases your Pixelings’ skills but comes at the cost of your Energy.

Together, these updates make raising Pixelings a more interactive and rewarding experience, where your guidance, attention, and the household environment all shape their growth and personality.

📱 Direct SMS Messages

You can now receive direct SMS messages from your friends, rivals, or even your spouse, adding a new layer of depth and realism to relationships in Pixelia.

• Your friends might reach out to catch up, hang out, or share a funny moment,

• Your rivals could taunt or challenge you

• Your spouse may send sweet messages, reminders, requests, or even let you know they’ve prepared a meal for you.

The content of these messages is influenced by your relationship with each Pixelian, making every interaction feel personal and meaningful.

Receiving messages also allows you to respond and engage in real time, giving you opportunities to strengthen bonds, resolve conflicts, or unlock new social interactions.

This system encourages players to pay attention to their social relationships, as stronger connections can lead to more positive interactions, while neglecting them may result in tension or missed opportunities.

With Direct SMS messages, your social life in Pixelia becomes more dynamic, immersive, and responsive, reflecting the choices you make and the relationships you nurture.

Additionally, you will also receive direct messages when you complete certain quests.

Pausing Game during work

In response to frequent requests from our community, we’ve added the ability to pause the game while you’re at work.

Whether you need a quick break or just need some time to manage your schedule, this feature will ensure that you won’t lose progress.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• The issue where the UI reopened after closing the oven window during the Baker job has been fixed.

• The problem where players received a “You have successfully resigned” notification after being fired from your job has been resolved.

• When you had only one item in your inventory, if you wanted to store it into Drawers/Fridge or Trash Bin Inventory, you would lose that item. This issue has been fixed.

🛠 Minor Tweaks & Changes

• 💬 Added hundreds of new conversations.

• 🎶 One new game music has been added.

• 🛠 Minor adjustments have been done to existing UI.

• 🕹 Family button in Profile has been replaced by Household.

Thank you! ːstardropː

We really hope that you enjoy this update!

If you’re having fun with the game, leaving a review on Steam really helps us out as we read every one and it helps other players discover it.

Thank you all for your amazing support and love! 💖

We’ll continue adding bigger features, expanding content, and bringing our vision for Pixelia to life, while also listening closely to your requests.

Join Our Discord ːespressoː

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-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hi there, dear Pixelians! 👋

We're excited to roll out a fresh batch of features and improvements!

This update includes several quality-of-life enhancements inspired by community suggestions, as well as a number of bug fixes.

Big thanks to everyone who reported bugs and shared feedback as it really helps us stay focused and improve the game more effectively! 💖

🍽️ Using Items Stored in Drawers & Fridge

Previously when you were going to cook something, you had to have required Ingredient items stored in your Inventory.

Now, if you don’t have them in your Inventory but they’re stored in your Fridge or Drawers, the cooking system will automatically detect and use them from your home storage.

If the same ingredient exists in both your inventory and Fridge/Drawers, the system will prioritize using the one from your Inventory first.

You’ll now see icons showing the source of each ingredient, whether it’s taken from your Inventory or from home storage like the Fridge or Drawers.

🏠 Terminating Your Lease

You now have the option to end your current lease agreement at any time!

Whether you're planning to relocate, upgrade to a better place, you can terminate your rental contract through the housing interface.

Once terminated, you’ll be moved out immediately and your furniture will be sent to Storage Inventory.

You’ll also receive 4💲 for every unused hour left on your lease. This new feature gives you greater flexibility in managing your housing.

🛠 Bug Fixes & Tweaks

In addition to these new features, we’ve also addressed several bugs reported by the community.

• The issue where sleeping didn’t restore energy and time only progressed irregularly while your Store was open has now been fixed.

• A bug causing time to stop or advance unpredictably while your Business was open has also been resolved.

• Previously, opening your store remotely via phone prevented employee details from showing in the Daily Sales Report. This is now fixed and no longer an issue.

• Wall decorations and placeable items were mistakenly sent to your Inventory instead of Storage Inventory; this has been fixed in this new version and should now work as expected.

• A visual glitches near the Community Center has been fixed.

• We’ve also revised one of the "Elite Fighter" dream goals, which involves beating 25 Pixelians up. Previously, progress was only made by beating civilians up, but now victories in boxing matches will count toward this goal as well. This change will ensure that you don't have to commit a crime for completing this goal.

✨ What's Next?

We have been working on Cloud Save support and only thing that is left now is to test it before we release this feature. After our tests are completed, we will make this feature public.

In our next update, we will focus completely on optimization and adding rotation options for new items.

🐞 For everyone that is experiencing bugs;

I truly appreciate all the bug reports you send as they make our bug fixing process so much smoother! 🙏

What helps even more is having access to the save files where these bugs occur. Sometimes I can't reproduce the issues on my end, but reviewing your save files lets me pinpoint and solve problems quickly.

So, if you encounter any bugs, please feel free to join our Discord and send me a direct message describing the issue. You can find me under the role of "Developer" in our Discord channel. Send me a message and I’ll guide you on how to share your save file, and I'll work to fix the bug you experience in the next update. 🙂

Thank you for being such an amazing community! Now, it’s time to gradually focus on delivering bigger features, expanding content and moving closer to our overall vision. We're just getting started. 👀

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-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hello, dear Pixelians! ːespressoː

This update introduces a new quality-of-life feature aimed at making things easier for your Pixelian.

We’ve also implemented several community-requested additions and addressed various bugs for a smoother experience.

Let’s jump right in! 👀

Simulating Your Shift ⏰

In this new update, as well as updating visuals of the job start window, we are introducing a brand-new feature.

From now on, once you reach Level 3 in your current job, you'll have the option to simulate your work shift if you prefer.

The results of a simulated shift will depend on your current Job Level and Mood. However, choosing to simulate comes with a trade-off.

You'll earn less Job Experience, and even if your simulated performance is rated A, you won’t receive any Bonus.

You'll be able to watch your Pixelian's performance as the shift timer counts down, with a summary detailing what happens during their work. So, be sure your Pixelian is in a good mood before starting their shift. 🙂

📢 Other Updates & Bug Fixes 🐞

Along with this update, we have brought a few improvements as well as fixes for some bugs we've identified.

When your rent ended or you sold your home, your items were correctly sent to Storage—except for those stored in your Fridge or Drawers, which were lost.

This issue has now been fixed, and affected items should now appear in Storage.

Note: If you currently have items in your Fridge or Drawers, please remove and place them again to ensure they’re saved. Otherwise, they may still be lost. But any item that you place from now on will be saved and sent to Storage Inventory.

We’ve also added the ability to place or take items in batches of 10 when using Drawers, Fridges, or Trash Bins.

Additional fixes include:

• Resolved a bug where pets spawned outside the walls in two-room apartment.

• Fixed an issue where book writing progress would reset to Quality F after reloading the game.

• Adjusted the exclamation mark position in the “Kneading” cooking tutorial (Neighbor Quest) for better visibility, as that exclamation icon previously blocked some interaction options.

• Fixed a visual glitch affecting the Bottomtown Bench.

• The "Family Person" dream (Reach 7 Hearts with any Pixelian) should now progress correctly.

• UI for Cooking has slightly changed & been improved.

• We have enabled Steam Deck Controller Support for Demo.

💬 Ongoing Updates

We're still addressing a few bugs that some of our community have encountered, and those fixes will be included in an upcoming update.

In the meantime, the next update will focus on performance optimizations and Cloud Save support.

Following that, we plan to work on complete Steam Deck verification and continue adding new content & features for the game. I’m noting down all your suggestions and bug reports. While it takes a bit of time to implement everything, we’re steadily working through them one by one and making progress. 😊

French language support is currently in progress and will be added to the game once the translation is complete. We're also open to including other languages if volunteers are available. Feel free to contact me on Discord if you're interested in helping! ːtabbycatː

If you haven’t joined us yet, we warmly welcome you to our Discord community, a place where you can connect, share your suggestions, and help shape the future of the game with your valuable feedback.

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-Kaan.

Hello once again, dear Pixelians! ːespressoː

This update took a bit longer than expected, but we’re very excited to bring you another update that is thoughtfully designed based on the valuable feedback from all of you!

In this release, we’re addressing a challenge that’s been affecting some of you and now we’re introducing a new feature that directly targets the issue. 👀

🧰 Minigame Settings

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new section in the Settings menu dedicated entirely to mini-game customization!

This feature gives you the ability to adjust each individual mini-game according to your personal preferences.

You now have full control over your mini-game experience!

With the new settings, you can choose to enable or disable any mini-game in the game, giving you the freedom to focus on the ones you enjoy most.

Additionally, you can adjust the difficulty level for each mini-game individually, allowing you to have control over your experience even more, whether you’re looking for a more relaxed experience or a tougher test of your skills.

🎯 How do 'Disabled Minigames' work?

When you choose to disable a mini-game, your Pixelian will take care of those activities on their own. The outcome will be determined entirely by your Pixelian’s relevant skill level for that specific task.

For simpler activities that don’t rely on any skill; like taking a bath, using the toilet, running on the treadmill, or lifting weights; your Pixelian will complete them automatically, without any input needed from you.

🎶 What about Concerts and Side Jobs?

As you know, certain activities; like Concerts and Side Jobs (those you receive through your mobile phone); involve performing on an instrument or creating a painting for a client.

If the mini-game required for one of these tasks is disabled, a pop-up will appear before you begin, asking if you’d like to simulate the mini-game instead.

This allows your Pixelian to handle those side jobs entirely on their own, with the outcome based solely on their relevant skill level.

The event will be simulated, and depending on how skilled your Pixelian is, you may either succeed or fail.

This setting is especially valuable for players with physical challenges that made it difficult to actively participate in mini-games, often leading to failure and reducing their overall enjoyment of the game.

We hope this new option removes that barrier and allows everyone to enjoy the experience more comfortably and fully.

💰 Jobs

For now, mini-games related to jobs are excluded from this feature, as we have separate plans for them.

We're considering allowing players to simulate their workdays, similar to this system, but likely only after reaching a certain level in that job.

Simulating a shift may come with drawbacks such as missing out on bonuses or performing slightly worse than usual. We plan to introduce these adjustments in future updates.

📢 Other News

We’ve got two exciting updates to share with you! 👀

• ⭐ To Pixelia will be available at a 20% discount during the Steam Summer Sales, running from June 26th to July 10th.

• ⭐ In addition to the discount, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our updated Demo during the sale period, giving new players a chance to experience the latest improvements and features firsthand.

Thank you! 💖

If you haven’t joined us yet, we warmly welcome you to our Discord community, a place where you can connect, share your suggestions, and help shape the future of the game with your valuable feedback.

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-Kaan. ːtabbycatː

Hello dear Pixelians! ːespressoː

We’re back with another update crafted to meet the needs of our amazing community!

We’ve heard that some of you were running into trouble with the default keyboard layout, and we knew it was time to give you full control. 🛠️

This update introduces Complete Key Rebinding Support for both Keyboard & Mouse, allowing you to customize your controls exactly how you like them. Alongside this, we’ve included a number of bug fixes to improve your overall experience.

🕹 Complete Key Rebinding

With this update, you now have the ability to customize over 80 keybindings, giving you full control over how you interact with the game.

This includes everything from general movement to more specific systems like mini-games and UI interactions.

We’ve made sure that nearly every aspect of the game can be tailored to your personal preferences, so you can play in the way that feels most comfortable and intuitive to you.

✅ Bug Fixes

• Resolved an issue that prevented players from entering concerts when working as a Guitarist.

• Fixed a bug where parking your vehicles in specific lots caused them to appear in incorrect locations.

• Player movement is now properly reflected during Basketball matches and while driving, fixing the issue where modified keys had no effect.

• Fixed a bug where an incorrect notification would appear about missing band members when attempting to start a concert through your Manager.

• Adjusted the exit points of the Pharmacy Store, Lulu's Boutique and Tech Center to prevent players from being hit by cars upon leaving the buildings.

• You can now perform with a microphone right at home! (In next updates, we will allow players to carry the microphone around, so you'll be able to take your performances outside and sing anywhere you like.)

• Minor spelling errors in the English localization have been corrected.

🔮 A Glimpse Into the Future

These are some of the things what we're currently working on;

• A new feature that will allow players to adjust the difficulty settings for all mini-games, giving you more control over how you want to experience them.

• Option to toggle these mini-games on or off entirely, making the gameplay experience even more flexible and accessible.

• Introducing some new features and improvements specifically related to the Jobs system.

• Integrating Steam Cloud saving in a future update. This will make it much easier to access your progress across multiple devices, giving you a seamless and secure gameplay experience.

• Specific adjustments for Steam Deck users.

• New clothes, hairstyles and a variety of additional customization choices! 👗

As always, we truly appreciate your ongoing support and thoughtful feedback! It plays a key role in guiding the development of To Pixelia in a direction that reflects the wishes and needs of our wonderful community. 💖

If you haven't yet, feel free to join our Discord community to share your suggestions and feedback.

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See you in the next update! ːtabbycatː

-Kaan.

✨ Highlights of Update

📱 Social Media

🎸 New Guitar Minigame

🍞 Baker Job

✅ Bug Fixes

• Phone Side Job Dialogue with Client Stuck on Three Dots: This long-standing bug has been difficult to track down, as I was never able to reproduce it on my end; until recently, when I received a save file where the issue occurred. If your character previously got stuck on the "three dots" screen with a blank dialogue window, this should now be resolved. Additionally, you will be correctly teleported to the appropriate side job location. However, if you experience another tpye of bug with this, feel free to let me know!
• Banking Quest Trigger Fix: Resolved an issue where leveling up your Pixelian by two levels at once could cause you to miss the Banking quest. Now, if your save file has never triggered the Bank Introduction quest, it will be granted upon loading the game.
• Controller Visuals for Modeling Job: Corrected visual prompts for controller inputs during the Modeling Job, ensuring they now display correctly.
• Dialogue Minigames on Controller & Steam Deck: Fixed a bug that prevented certain dialogue minigames, such as Debate and Kiss, from functioning properly when using a controller or playing on Steam Deck.

Highlights of Update

Storage Inventory

🎯 Pin the Pixelian! – NPC Waypointing Arrives!

Purchasing Rented Properties Made Easier!

Ghoulies Safecracking Quest

💬 Skipping Dialogues

💾 More Reliable Save System!

Other Minor Tweaks

• Hacking Bank Accounts and Stealing Data on computers now takes much less time.
• If your hacking attempt fails, the Crime UI will appear to display the amount of Crime Points you've gained.
• Controller support has been added for the Butcher Job.

✅ Bug Fixes

• To view concert offers from your Music Band manager, you needed 5 Composed Music. However, if you had a Music Album containing 10 Composed Music, the game didn’t correctly recognize that this requirement was met. This issue is fixed now.
• Successful government hacking actions on the computer now count correctly toward the "Mastermind Criminal" dream goal.
• Resolved a bug where the "Write Book" mini-game window remained open if your character experienced a bladder accident during the book writing process.
• Fixed the Trait Task "Eat 3 Seafood" so that eating Cooked Salmon now counts properly.
• Relationship values will no longer drop below -100 when attacking someone.
• Corrected the price range for the product "Solar Bloom" in the Cosmetics Store.
• Corrected the incorrect furniture category title for beds in the Furnishing Menu.

🎮 Steam Deck & Controller Improvements!

✅ Fixed Bugs

• TVs and some minor furnitures no longer disappear from NPC homes when you visit there for the second time.
• Phone calls no longer trigger during scene transitions, preventing bugs during bus travel.
• The game no longer autosaves when changing scenes.
• Fixed an issue where businesses couldn’t be opened due to insufficient product stock, even when you had sufficient amount of products (25).
• Transferring items from your Inventory to your Business Materials Inventory now registers correctly, so you won’t lose transferred items.
• Programming job bug fixed: Dividing any number by no longer causes crashes or bugs.
• The bike color change issue at the Mechanics shop has been resolved.
• Successfully picking locks now properly increases your Lockpicking skill.
• Mastermind Criminal Dream: Hacking 20 bank accounts now rewards the correct amount of Prestige instead of 0.
• Your name now displays correctly in the pre-game roster when entering a Basketball match.
• Fixed a bug preventing travel to Pixenville even after reaching Pixelian level 10.

🚨 A Little Note for Assistance

🚧 Ongoing Developments

• Creating backup copies of your save game files during both auto-save and manual save to prevent file corruption if the game crashes during saving.
• Cloud saving support, allowing your save game to be accessed and synced across multiple devices.
• A waypoint marker will be added to help you locate quest-related characters more easily.
• Improved controller navigation for menu interfaces.
• Better text sizes for handheld consoles.
• Expanded key rebinding options to give you more control.
• A custom in-game keyboard interface designed for Steam Deck or other handheld console users.
• The ability to toggle mini-games on or off
• A complete overhaul of several mini-games for a better experience.
• More optimization to improve the performance and reduce the memory usage.

✅ Fixed Bugs

• The "Read Newspaper" task now completes as intended.
• The issue where players would be knocked off their bike when changing screens has been fixed.
• A bug that caused concerts to repeat infinitely after reloading the game has been fixed.
• An issue causing players to not appear during certain concerts has been addressed.
• Your character no longer stands up immediately after being knocked down for the first time in the round during boxing matches.
• Advancing to a new Boxing tier no longer causes interaction issues with Joseph.
• Players are now limited to placing only one Checkout Counter and one Work Station in their store, since only one Cashier and one Barista/Chef can be hired. Adding a second of these was causing unexpected issues.
• The Furnishing menu is now disabled while your store is actively operating.
• Douglas' safe has been assigned a proper password, no more mysterious access issues. 👀

🚧 Some Known Issues We're Working On For Upcoming Updates:

• TVs sometimes vanish in certain NPC homes.
• Dialogues could get stuck when speaking to clients for jobs accepted via phone.
• Occasional soft locks occurred during kissing.
• Players being unable to travel to Pixenville despite meeting all the criteria.
• Receiving a phone call while riding the bus gets you stuck.
• Being sent to incorrect job locations.
• Bug with changing the color of bike at Mechanic Store.

• You can now tow your vehicle back to your garage if you’re in the same district where it’s located. This feature is especially helpful if your vehicle ended up in an inaccessible spot due to previous bugs.
• The points you earn from boxing victories have been increased by 40%.
• Cocoa Powder, Mushrooms, Red Mushrooms, and Salmon are now available in markets throughout Pixelia.

📢 News For Anyone That Experiences Crashes

🐞Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in Boxing matches where lipsticks were incorrectly turning into beards.
• Resolved a bug where players couldn’t get up in the next round after being knocked down in a boxing match when the timer hit “0”.
• Pinned Quests now display correct names and details instead of placeholders like .
• The “Join Basketball Team” dream should now progress as intended.
• Fixed an issue preventing players from transferring materials from their inventory to the Business Inventory.
• Item quantities now display correctly when using the "Transfer Materials" window in Business Inventory.
• Completing the Modeling Job now correctly increases Fame.
• Inventory overcapacity no longer blocks access to the Inventory page.
• Corrected a visual bug with the Comfy Pink Armchair that showed inconsistent appearances from different directions.
• Drawer interactions are now properly restored after selling an item placed on top of it.
• Starting or canceling item use will no longer play a sound if SFX volume is set to zero.
• Fixed disappearing objects in outdoor scenes.
• Resolved issues with cars becoming stuck or behaving oddly during scene transitions.

What's Next?

Important Note About Crashes:

Here is the pinned post in Bug Reports:

🐛 Bug Fixes

Bug Fixes

Here is the pinned post in Bug Reports:

Player Feedback & Plans

• Minigame Difficulty: After receiving feedback that some minigames are too challenging, I'm worked on two potential improvements, though likely both will be implemented. ➤ Individual difficulty settings for minigames like Guitar, Piano, and Painting. ➤ An option to disable mini-games entirely, allowing your character to perform the task automatically (e.g., exercising without the workout mini-game).
• Activity Motivation: Some community members have mentioned that they don't feel motivated to cook since buying food is easier. To address this, I'll be adding more depth. ➤ Characters may occasionally crave specific meals, and fulfilling those cravings will provide rewards and mood boost. ➤We're also considering adjusting food prices — increasing restaurant costs while reducing the cost of cooking at home.
• Skipping Interaction Dialogues: It's already possible to skip dialogues by left clicking, but the in-game communication was forgotten. A helpful hint will be added to make this clearer
• Rotating Furniture: For now, only chairs and sofas are rotatable. Once the bugs are squashed, more furniture will be added, and other furniture will be rotatable as well
• Mood: You will be able to increase your mood by visiting the Night Club in the upcoming updates.
• Casino: In the future, we're considering introducing a new confrontation mechanic: if you win too much at the Casino, bodyguards might show up and ask you to leave. You'll then have two choices; either to walk away or stand your ground and fight. If you manage to knock them out, you'll be able to keep gambling.

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BUG FIXES

🎓 Graduation Bug Fixed:

• The issue preventing graduation from Pixelian Academy is now resolved! If you're playing on an existing save where the bug occurred, just head over to the college, talk to the headmaster, and interact with him to graduate. If you’re starting a new game, everything should work as expected without any action needed.

📘 Quest Fixes & Progression:

• The quest requiring you to raise any skill to 15 is now working correctly and should auto-complete if conditions are met.
• The Roughnecks' quest to defeat someone has been fixed.
• The Dream Task “Reach 100 Crime” now tracks progress accurately.
• Previously, aspiring criminals were losing 24 Crime points daily, making it hard to progress. We've rebalanced this. Crime now decreases by a random amount between 1 and 7 each day.
• You can now play Digital Keyboards directly from your inventory.
• Character walk and run speeds increased by 10%.
• Previously, accessing the Basketball Arena required Prestige Level 10, even if the Coach had invited you. Now, once you receive an invitation, you’ll be allowed in right away, no Prestige requirement needed.

💳 Banking Updates:

• You can now make hospital payments using your Credit Card.
• The issue with increasing Credit Card limits is fixed. You can now spend 25 Prestige Points to boost your limit by 2,500P.

🍅 Ketchup Crisis Solved:

• Turns out, ketchup had mysteriously vanished from all of Pixelia. But don’t worry! We’ve restocked every supermarket! Our sincerest apologies for the saucy inconvenience. 😅

Intro Guides for Mini-Games

💾 Better Auto-Saving System

• Auto-Save is now enabled by default for all new games! If you’re playing with an existing save file, you can still enable Auto-Save manually from the Pause Menu.
• We’ve also increased the save frequency. Your game will now auto-save every 1 minute and 30 seconds instead of every 5 minutes, offering better protection against progress loss!

New Optional Features to Make Your Pixelian Life Easier!

🕹 Key Rebinding

• This was one of the most requested features, especially by players who had difficulty with certain key layouts. For now, you can rebind a select set of keys, and we’ll be expanding this to include more, particularly mini-game controls. So you can fully customize your setup soon!

📈 Skill Progression Speed

• Don’t feel like grinding? No problem. You can now choose how quickly your skills progress while practicing. Select from Normal, Fast, or Very Fast. Your pace, your rules. 👀

⚡ Needs Decay Rate

• You now have control over how quickly your Needs; like Energy, Hygiene, Hunger, Toilet, and Mood drop over time.

🗺 Reveal the Full Map

• Having trouble finding your way around Pixelia? You can now spend 250 Prestige Points from the Pause Menu to instantly uncover the entire map. Easy exploration, if that’s your thing!

A Final Note:

🔧 What I'm working on right now:

Bonus Fixes & World News:

• 8:00 AM PST (Los Angeles)
• 11:00 AM EST (New York)
• 5:00 PM CET (Central European Time – Berlin, Paris)
• 4:00 PM BST (London)
• 6:00 PM TRT (Turkey)
• 11:00 PM JST (Japan)
• 10:00 PM CST/SGT (China, Singapore)

🗓️ To Pixelia Launches on May 1, 2025!

Hello, dear Pixelians!

• Significant memory optimizations have been made to address crashes, reducing overall memory usage by approximately 20% compared to the previous version.
• Starting money increased from 300 to 1000.
• Job salaries increased by 120%.
• Basic furniture like a bath and toilet now included in your starting home.
• Increased daily interaction limits with Pixelians from 4/5/7/10 to 8/9/11/14.
• PixJob payments have been significantly increased.
• Updated requested delivery job items in PixJob.
• You can now cancel Fight Mode If you get stuck inside buildings in fighting stance.
• Fixed non-functional Close button in the Civic Office window.

• Go to the game’s Steam page
• Click the "Request Access" button.
• Once you click “Request Access,” you’ll be automatically added to the playtest group.
• On the day of the event, access will be granted automatically.
• Download and play!

✨ Expanded Customization

• 👗 New Outfits
• 📿 New Accessories
• ✂ New Hairstyles

🛍️ Over 200+ New Items Have Been Added!

• 🏆 Prestige Stores – Certain stores won’t accept regular currency. Instead, you'll use Prestige Points to unlock exclusive items!

🏪 Opening Your Own Store!

🤝 Community Center & Social Clubs!

🏛️ Factions & Perks

🎨 New Locations & Areas in Map

• The Train Station has now been added to the north of Pixelia, offering travel to Pixenville, a nearby village outside the city.

• The former Storage Shop has been transformed into a Civic Office, where you can access licenses, permits, and services like Driver's License, Marriage Services, and more.

• Men's Wear has now become a Tailor Store, where you'll be able to unlock a wide range of outfits and clothing options.

📜 Other Updates

🎮 Controller

🎯 Minigames!

📰 New Quests!

🎵 New Soundtracks!

💬 Languages

What was the issue?

Build Mode

Entering Build Mode

Type of Rooms

All of the Furniture Options

Rotating Furnitures

Purchasing Furniture as You Place It

Moving Items Around

Selling Items

What Else? 👀

• Chess Club where you can participate in daily ranked chess matches and compete in tournaments.
• Literature Club and take part in monthly poetry contests, putting your writing talents to work. ✍
• Arm Wrestling Club to show off your strength. 💪

• Being able to open up your own business (restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, etc.) and manage aspects like inventory, employees, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
• The game needs to definitely have more jobs, pets, farm animals, vehicles and customization options free from gender. for the full release version. There will be also new storylines & quests as well!
• I’d like to add more crime opportunities to south part of the Pixelia, so there will be some societies and factions for you to discover.
• Your in-game phone will also have more applications, enhancing the way you interact with the world and its systems.
• I’ve also been wanting to expand the personality system to have hobbies and horoscopes to allow you further define and shape your characters better.
• I’d also like to take some time to add some visual updates to the city itself, with enhanced textures and lighting effects, and even some -new building designs.