The update introduces a slew of exciting features and quality-of-life improvements:
- New Sitting Options: Settlers can now take a break and sit on chairs, adding a new layer of realism.
- Enhanced Environmental Effects: Experience dynamic wind, improved lighting, and realistic water depths—perfect for showing off those beach outfits!
- Landscaping Station: Unlock new building blocks that you didn't even know you needed, expanding creative possibilities.
- Expression Wheel: Communicate more effectively with friends in-game through an expanded range of emotive options. Roleplaying, while optional, is now more immersive.
"Remaking 3,298 assets was a monumental challenge, but seeing the community's reaction makes it all worthwhile. Fans of games like Stardew Valley will find the new art style irresistibly charming," says Bo Michelsen, the artist behind the game's transformation.
Mads Skovgaard, the creator of Necesse, reflects on the game's journey from a solo project to a studio-backed powerhouse: "Growing from a hobby to a game that entertains over a million players has been beyond my wildest dreams."