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Steam News26 February 20264mo ago

[Demo Update] Cute Away: Paws Caretaker Simulator, Version 0.3.c

This update introduces a variety of new features alongside significant bug fixes and balancing adjustments to improve your caretaking experience. TL;DR: Update 0.3.

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  • Events
  • Fixes
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
addedThis update introduces a variety of new features alongside significant bug fixes and balancing adjustments to improve your caretaking experience.
addedTL;DR: Update 0.3.c HighlightsNew Interactions: You can now carry and return cats to their owners.
changedTL;DR: Update 0.3.c HighlightsLifelike Cats: Improved AI animations and behaviors make cats feel more expressive and interactive.
changedTL;DR: Update 0.3.c HighlightsDynamic Rewards: Earn money based on how well you care for your feline guests.
changedTL;DR: Update 0.3.c HighlightsWorld Variety: More unique owners and cats to meet, with improved NPC variety.
fixedTL;DR: Update 0.3.c HighlightsBug Fixes: Fixed cat-in-wall glitches, animation bugs, and multiplayer sync issues.

Cute Away: Paws Caretaker Simulator changes

addedThis update introduces a variety of new features alongside significant bug fixes and balancing adjustments to improve your caretaking experience.
addedNew Interactions: You can now carry and return cats to their owners.
changedLifelike Cats: Improved AI animations and behaviors make cats feel more expressive and interactive.
changedDynamic Rewards: Earn money based on how well you care for your feline guests.
changedWorld Variety: More unique owners and cats to meet, with improved NPC variety.

This update introduces a variety of new features alongside significant bug fixes and balancing adjustments to improve your caretaking experience.

TL;DR: Update 0.3.c Highlights

  • New Interactions: You can now carry and return cats to their owners.

  • Lifelike CatsImproved AI animations and behaviors make cats feel more expressive and interactive.
  • Dynamic Rewards: Earn money based on how well you care for your feline guests.

  • World VarietyMore unique owners and cats to meet, with improved NPC variety.
  • Bug FixesFixed cat-in-wall glitches, animation bugs, and multiplayer sync issues.
  • Balancing: Re-tuned shop prices, starting money, mouse sensitivity and volume settings for a smoother experience.

New features:

  • Cat Handling & Carriers: Players can now pick up cats and place them back into their carriers.

  • Visual Feedback: When an owner arrives to collect their pet, the specific cat is now clearly visible to the player.

  • Reward System: Returning a cat to its owner now grants a monetary reward based on the quality of care provided.

  • Enhanced AI & AnimationCats feel more lifelike with improved behaviors. They will now approach players, track them with their gaze, and use expressive new animations to communicate their needs.
  • Improved NPC VarietyTo make the world feel more diverse, we’ve added a variety of unique owners and cats. We have also implemented a limit on duplicate NPCs appearing on the same day.

Fixes:

  • System & AudioUpdated mouse sensitivity settings for Windows and implemented various fixes for SFX and music consistency.
  • Cat Logic & NavigationFixed a bug where cats could clip through or enter walls.
  • Economy BalancingAdjusted starting capital and recalibrated the rate at which players earn money.
  • Shop Overhaul: Rebalanced item prices in the shop for a more rewarding progression.

  • Multiplayer StabilityImproved synchronization for players carrying objects in co-op sessions.
  • Quality of LifeEnhanced tutorial instructions for clearer guidance and fixed a bug preventing players from collecting certain boxes.

Thank you for playing! Please continue sharing your experiences and feature requests with us via the community discussions.

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Steam News / 26 February 2026

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