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Steam News18 October 20258mo ago

NEXT FEST UPDATE #2 | Version [0.5.4] - 18/10/2025

Based on valuable feedback from our players and our own observations, we've polished and refined the experience to make your first steps into cannabis cultivation more engaging and intuitive.

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changedBased on valuable feedback from our players and our own observations, we've polished and refined the experience to make your first steps into cannabis cultivation more engaging and intuitive. This update focuses on improving pacing, enhancing UI clarity, and streamlining the overall gameplay loop.
addedUI/UX EnhancementsRestructured Grow State Interface : New stage progress dots and time estimation give you better visibility into your plant's development cycle Steam post image
changedUI/UX EnhancementsEnhanced Button Interactions : Refined Grow and Harvest button styling with satisfying particle effects for better visual feedback Steam post image
changedUI/UX EnhancementsImproved Strain Information Display : Strain names and details are now more prominently displayed in your grow houses, with enhanced strain tag viewing and time-to-harvest estimation
changedUI/UX EnhancementsRefined Text Scrolling : Smoother horizontal text scrolling throughout the interface
addedUI/UX EnhancementsTooltip Toggle Setting : New toggle option with improved timing, giving you control over tooltip behaviour

GrowBud changes

changedBased on valuable feedback from our players and our own observations, we've polished and refined the experience to make your first steps into cannabis cultivation more engaging and intuitive. This update focuses on improving pacing, enhancing UI clarity, and streamlining the overall gameplay loop.
addedRestructured Grow State Interface : New stage progress dots and time estimation give you better visibility into your plant's development cycle Steam post image
changedEnhanced Button Interactions : Refined Grow and Harvest button styling with satisfying particle effects for better visual feedback Steam post image
changedImproved Strain Information Display : Strain names and details are now more prominently displayed in your grow houses, with enhanced strain tag viewing and time-to-harvest estimation
changedRefined Text Scrolling : Smoother horizontal text scrolling throughout the interface

Based on valuable feedback from our players and our own observations, we've polished and refined the experience to make your first steps into cannabis cultivation more engaging and intuitive. This update focuses on improving pacing, enhancing UI clarity, and streamlining the overall gameplay loop.

UI/UX Enhancements

  • Restructured Grow State InterfaceNew stage progress dots and time estimation give you better visibility into your plant's development cycle Steam post image

  • Enhanced Button Interactions: Refined Grow and Harvest button styling with satisfying particle effects for better visual feedback Steam post image

  • Improved Strain Information Display: Strain names and details are now more prominently displayed in your grow houses, with enhanced strain tag viewing and time-to-harvest estimation

  • Refined Text Scrolling: Smoother horizontal text scrolling throughout the interface

  • Tooltip Toggle SettingNew toggle option with improved timing, giving you control over tooltip behaviour

Gameplay Pacing Enhancements

  • Faster Progression Start: Plants now begin at the vegetative stage, getting you into the core gameplay loop more quickly

  • Accelerated Time Flow: Time progression has been sped up for a more engaging gameplay experience

  • Refined Recovery MechanicsImproved recovery button to better encourage strategic plant switching

Control & Feedback Improvements

  • Percentage-Based Light and Fan Controls: Sliders now display clear percentage values instead of hours, making photoperiod management more intuitive for all players Steam post image

  • Incremental Visual Feedback: Light and fan visual effects now scale smoothly with slider adjustments

Reward System Expansion

  • Enhanced Club Challenge RewardsComplete challenges to earn gold, bonus stars, and unlock new strains including the exotic Malawi Gold landrace Steam post image

Thank you for your continued feedback as we refine the cannabis cultivation experience! The demo is available during Steam Next Fest - wishlist now to stay updated on our progress towards launch.

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Steam News / 18 October 2025

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