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Steam News11 October 20258mo ago

NEXT FEST UPDATE | Version [0.5.3] - 11/10/2025

We've been listening to your feedback from the demo and are excited to bring you major improvements just in time for Next Fest!

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Balance
  • Performance
changedWe've been listening to your feedback from the demo and are excited to bring you major improvements just in time for Next Fest!
changedOrders & Challenges System : Fulfil customer orders and complete challenges to earn rewards and progress your grow operation Steam post image
changedBalance Changes
changedRebalanced achievement and harvest reward earnings for better progression pacing
changedAdjusted reward distribution to complement the new orders system
changedImprovements

GrowBud changes

changedWe've been listening to your feedback from the demo and are excited to bring you major improvements just in time for Next Fest!
changedOrders & Challenges System : Fulfil customer orders and complete challenges to earn rewards and progress your grow operation Steam post image
changedBalance Changes
changedRebalanced achievement and harvest reward earnings for better progression pacing
changedAdjusted reward distribution to complement the new orders system

We've been listening to your feedback from the demo and are excited to bring you major improvements just in time for Next Fest!

Major Features

  • Orders & Challenges System: Fulfil customer orders and complete challenges to earn rewards and progress your grow operation Steam post image

  • Streamlined Onboarding Experience: Redesigned tutorial gets you growing faster with a more intuitive introduction to the game's systems Steam post image

  • Bud Count Harvesting: Harvest yields now measured in bud count instead of weight, giving you direct control over which buds to sell at harvest time Steam post image Steam post image

  • Grow House Customisation: Personalise your grow space with customisable lighting equipment and plant containers for better visuals and expression Steam post image

Balance Changes

  • Rebalanced achievement and harvest reward earnings for better progression pacing

  • Adjusted reward distribution to complement the new orders system

Improvements

  • Refined carousel drag controls for smoother navigation

  • Improved Mac trackpad scroll sensitivity

  • Performance optimisations during game initialisation and save operations

  • Additional ambient theme music tracks

Visual Refinements

  • Enhanced volumetric lighting and time-of-day atmosphere

  • Updated visual elements and icons across multiple systems

Thank you for all your feedback during the demo! We're committed to making the best cannabis cultivation experience possible. Try out these new features and let us know what you think!

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Steam News / 11 October 2025

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