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Steam News19 January 20265mo ago

1st Update — Home Life and Interactions

Visual Design The lower walls of the screen were removed to make the interior feel more open and spacious. The bathroom scene was enriched with new visual details.

In this update4

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What changed

3 fixes5 additions3 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
removedVisual DesignThe lower walls of the screen were removed to make the interior feel more open and spacious.
addedVisual DesignThe bathroom scene was enriched with new visual details.
removedVisual DesignThe pantry was removed and integrated into the kitchen cabinets, resulting in a cleaner and more organized kitchen.
changedDaily Life UI UpdatesThe face washing, shower, bath, and WC interfaces were updated.
addedDaily Life UI UpdatesA sink UI was added, allowing players to view and wash dirty dishes.
addedDaily Life UI UpdatesA new Trash Bin UI was added; the amount of waste inside is now calculated and displayed.

Alpenglow changes

removedThe lower walls of the screen were removed to make the interior feel more open and spacious.
addedThe bathroom scene was enriched with new visual details.
removedThe pantry was removed and integrated into the kitchen cabinets, resulting in a cleaner and more organized kitchen.
changedThe face washing, shower, bath, and WC interfaces were updated.
addedA sink UI was added, allowing players to view and wash dirty dishes.

Visual Design

  • The lower walls of the screen were removed to make the interior feel more open and spacious.

  • The bathroom scene was enriched with new visual details.

  • The stove received a visual overhaul, strengthening its role as the heart of the house.

  • The wood storage area was completely redesigned.

  • The pantry was removed and integrated into the kitchen cabinets, resulting in a cleaner and more organized kitchen.

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Daily Life UI Updates

  • The face washing, shower, bath, and WC interfaces were updated.

  • A sink UI was added, allowing players to view and wash dirty dishes.

  • A new Trash Bin UI was added; the amount of waste inside is now calculated and displayed.

  • New mouse icons were added for all interactive objects.

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Rest & Reading Experience

  • The book reading interface was updated.

  • Books are now divided into chapters, each with its own visuals and subtitles.

  • When the player starts reading, the character walks to the armchair and sits down to read.

  • A lounging/resting function was added for the armchair.

Interaction Flow Improvements

  • The character’s standing position and facing direction are now fixed when opening storage interfaces.

  • Accidental triggers when entering or leaving the house were prevented.

  • Issues with character movement and mouse hover while menus were open were fixed.

  • Problems causing multiple UI menus to open at the same time were resolved.

Source

Steam News / 19 January 2026

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