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Steam News26 August 202510mo ago

Ready for the New Version of Magi Scapes? Public Test Starts on August 27th!

Greeting, Hero-Sama! Morning, noon, or night—whenever you’re reading this, the land of Oz is calling you back! We’re kicking off a brand-new public test on August 27th at 05:00(UTC+0)/August 26th at 22:00(Pacific Time)!

In this update6

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Full Magi Scapes update

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What changed

13 fixes6 additions5 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • Maps
  • UI and audio
addedWe’re kicking off a brand-new public test on August 27th at 05:00(UTC+0)/August 26th at 22:00(Pacific Time) !
changedIt’s been half a year since the last test, and we’ve been super busy during that time. Tons of optimizations, bug fixes, polish, and yes… some highly requested features are finally here.
addedWith a borderless, procedurally generated map, you and your unique AI partners can set off on a brand-new adventure that’s truly your own.
addedCharacters & NPCsSnow Willow has brand-new art + expressions
addedCharacters & NPCsNPCs can now craft specific items on request
fixedCharacters & NPCsFixed follower NPCs getting stuck in buildings after death

Magi Scapes changes

addedWe’re kicking off a brand-new public test on August 27th at 05:00(UTC+0)/August 26th at 22:00(Pacific Time) !
changedIt’s been half a year since the last test, and we’ve been super busy during that time. Tons of optimizations, bug fixes, polish, and yes… some highly requested features are finally here.
addedWith a borderless, procedurally generated map, you and your unique AI partners can set off on a brand-new adventure that’s truly your own.
addedSnow Willow has brand-new art + expressions
addedNPCs can now craft specific items on request

Greeting, Hero-Sama! Morning, noon, or night—whenever you’re reading this, the land of Oz is calling you back!

We’re kicking off a brand-new public test on August 27th at 05:00(UTC+0)/August 26th at 22:00(Pacific Time)!

The test will run for two whole weeks, so grab your gear (and your curiosity) and come hang out in the game again~

It’s been half a year since the last test, and we’ve been super busy during that time. Tons of optimizations, bug fixes, polish, and yes… some highly requested features are finally here.

The highlight this time? Your AI partners just got way smarter! They’ll listen more closely, adventure more naturally, and even let you know what they need from you!

Oh, and did we mention… Oz is now a real continent!

With a borderless, procedurally generated map, you and your unique AI partners can set off on a brand-new adventure that’s truly your own.

What’s New This Round

Characters & NPCs

  • Snow Willow has brand-new art + expressions

  • NPCs can now craft specific items on request

  • NPC daily life feels more natural

  • Fixed follower NPCs getting stuck in buildings after death

Combat

  • Adjusted monster stats & behaviors

  • Nerfed the overpowered Thorn Mage (finally )

  • Improved Giant Rats + Mummy Warrior battles

  • Ice Slimes & Yetis now slow you down—watch out!

Visuals & Effects

  • Cleaner, shinier effects everywhere

  • Lighting adjustments = better atmosphere

  • Tons of texture/material fixes for smoother looks

Music & Sound

  • Towns now have their own BGM

  • Music changes depending on biome

  • Churches got new sound logic

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

  • Fixed crashes on reloading after forced quits

  • No more weird random names

  • Quest completion UI looks better

  • Camera fixes for Raider missions

  • Fixed crashes when submitting quests

  • No more duplicate AI quests

  • Item placement on water fixed

  • Better terrain handling for characters

  • Water physics, ladders, particles—smoothed out

Major Update

  • Greatly improved map loading efficiency

That sums up our efforts over the past six months! Even as you read this announcement, development on the next version is already underway. In the meantime, we’ll be reaching out and engaging with you more frequently.

So, if you have any questions about Maggie’s Garden, feel free to leave a comment below or click the button to join our community! We look forward to building this world together with you!

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Steam News / 26 August 2025

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