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Steam News24 February 20264mo ago

Version 0.96 Patch Notes

Dear players, The Year of the Horse 2026 is here! To celebrate this galloping occasion, we've prepared an update packed with "horsepower"! Saddle up and join us in taking down the Nian Monster!

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Full 鞭炮&烟花:春节模拟器Firecrackers&fireworks:china new year simulation update

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What changed

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  • Maps
  • Balance
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
added🐴 New Feature: Ride into the New Year!Horseback Riding is now available! You can find and ride horses in the Farm and Island maps
changed🐴 New Feature: Ride into the New Year!Good fortune in the Year of the Horse! Riding significantly increases movement speed, and you can use certain weapons while on horseback
changed🐴 New Feature: Ride into the New Year!Horses have their own personalities—remember to interact with them!
added🧨 Combat Update: Nian Monster Arrives!Gatling Guns can now damage the Nian Monster ! Unleash your full firepower
changed🧨 Combat Update: Nian Monster Arrives!Secret Tip : The most effective weapon against the Nian Monster is actually the Bamboo Firecracker String ! It deals double damage—trust us, it works wonders! (Shh, keep it on the down low)
changed🎆 World Changes: More Festive Vibes!Fireworks now randomly spawn continuously throughout the maps! Collect them everywhere and light up the night sky

Dear players,

The Year of the Horse 2026 is here! To celebrate this galloping occasion, we've prepared an update packed with "horsepower"! Saddle up and join us in taking down the Nian Monster!

🐴 New Feature: Ride into the New Year!

  • Horseback Riding is now available! You can find and ride horses in the Farm and Island maps

  • Good fortune in the Year of the Horse! Riding significantly increases movement speed, and you can use certain weapons while on horseback

  • Horses have their own personalities—remember to interact with them!

🧨 Combat Update: Nian Monster Arrives!

  • Gatling Guns can now damage the Nian Monster! Unleash your full firepower

  • Secret Tip: The most effective weapon against the Nian Monster is actually the Bamboo Firecracker String! It deals double damage—trust us, it works wonders! (Shh, keep it on the down low)

🎆 World Changes: More Festive Vibes!

  • Fireworks now randomly spawn continuously throughout the maps! Collect them everywhere and light up the night sky

  • Fixed various crashes and stuttering issues for smoother gameplay

🌍 NPC Adjustments: More Local Flavor!

  • Previous versions had too many foreign characters—now they've all become Chinese 🇨🇳

  • Some NPCs might look like they're Black? Don't get it twisted—they've just spent too much time in Guangdong and got tanned 😂 (It's the sun, we promise!)

🛠️ Other Fixes

  • Fixed several known bugs to improve game stability

  • Optimized camera follow effects when riding horses

  • Adjusted firework collection sound effects for a more festive atmosphere

Wishing you great fortune in the Year of the Horse—ride happy, fight hard!

—— Game Dev Team 🧧

Source

Steam News / 24 February 2026

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