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Steam News4 February 20264mo ago

📢 Patch Update: Ergonomic Upgrades & Hard-Working Monkeys!

Hello Supervisors! I've just deployed a small but meaningful Quality of Life update to make your word-harvesting experience smoother.

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Hello Supervisors!

What changed

0 fixes2 additions4 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
changedI've just deployed a small but meaningful Quality of Life update to make your word-harvesting experience smoother. Our monkeys have been attending focus training, and I've upgraded your office supplies.
addedHere’s what’s new:
removed🖱️ Improved Feather Pen Controls Say goodbye to hand cramps! You no longer need to hold down the mouse button to use the Feather Pen.
changedAlways Running: The game will now continue to run, generate resources, and type works of Shakespeare even when you Alt-Tab or minimize the window. Perfect for true idle gameplay while you work on other things.
changed🎮 Demo Extended & Settings Upgrade
changedMore Words: I've increased the Demo word limit from 200 to 500 words , giving you more time to test your monkey workforce!
More Words: I've increased the Demo word limit200500wMore Words: I've increased the Demo word limit increased, buff

I've just deployed a small but meaningful Quality of Life update to make your word-harvesting experience smoother. Our monkeys have been attending focus training, and I've upgraded your office supplies.

Here’s what’s new:

🖱️ Improved Feather Pen Controls Say goodbye to hand cramps! You no longer need to hold down the mouse button to use the Feather Pen.

  • Click to Pick Up: Simply click the pen once to grab it.

  • Auto-Release: When you're done collecting words, just return the pen to its holder, and it will automatically snap back into place.

🙈 Background Productivity (Alt-Tab Fix) The monkeys now understand that just because you aren't looking at them, it doesn't mean they can stop typing!

  • Always Running: The game will now continue to run, generate resources, and type works of Shakespeare even when you Alt-Tab or minimize the window. Perfect for true idle gameplay while you work on other things.

🎮 Demo Extended & Settings Upgrade

  • More WordsI've increased the Demo word limit from 200 to 500 words , giving you more time to test your monkey workforce!
  • Quit ButtonAdded a proper "Quit Game" button to the Settings menu for easier exiting.

Happy harvesting! 🍌

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Steam News / 4 February 2026

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