Update 0.21.0

The time has finally come: Medicinal Herbs is receiving another major update after quite a long break. 😄

Over the past few weeks, I have not only worked on individual items or small bug fixes. Many of the game’s core systems have been reworked, optimized, or completely rebuilt.

The goal was to give Medicinal Herbs a solid new foundation, allowing future development to continue faster and more reliably.

Important: A New Save Game Is Required!

With this update, the previous save system has been replaced by a completely new one.

The old save files were still based on a structure that increasingly limited further development. Due to the large number of changes, reliably transferring every piece of data from the old system would unfortunately not be possible.

For this reason, Update 0.21.0 requires a new save game.

I understand that starting over may not sound ideal to everyone at first. However, so much has changed regarding the simulation and the overall gameplay experience that it is genuinely worth beginning again and building up your operation under the new conditions. 🌱

What Has Changed?

– The save system has been completely rebuilt. – Many internal game systems have been reworked and prepared for future updates. – Movement and camera controls now feel considerably smoother and more responsive. – Performance has been improved in various areas. – Plant calculations and the care system have been extensively reworked. – Plant conditions now react more logically to their environment and the care they receive. – The plant information display has been expanded and now presents important details more clearly. – Numerous calculations, processes, and smaller gameplay systems have been corrected or improved. – Various older bugs and technical issues have been fixed.

Many of these changes may not immediately appear as a new item in the shop. However, they improve how the entire game feels and provide the foundation for everything that comes next.

The New Bug Report System

Medicinal Herbs continues to include a direct system for reporting bugs.

These reports contain technical information that allows me to locate problems much more easily and fix them faster. Should you encounter any issues, please make use of this feature. Every report helps improve the game.

It Is Still Early Access 😄

Although the new systems have worked very well during my testing so far, such a major overhaul may still result in smaller bugs, unclear displays, or UI-related issues.

However, I do not want to hold the update back for several more months simply because a number might still be displayed incorrectly somewhere or an interface element is not yet explained perfectly.

That is what Early Access is also about: testing together, gathering feedback, and improving the game step by step.

Game-breaking issues will, of course, be addressed as quickly as possible.

Thank you to everyone who continues to follow and play Medicinal Herbs and who has not given up on the game despite the long break.

The game has not been forgotten – quite the opposite. More has been happening behind the scenes recently than at any point in a long time. 😄

Update 0.21.0 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of Medicinal Herbs.

I hope you enjoy starting fresh, and I look forward to seeing your new operations, hearing about your experiences, and receiving your bug reports! 🌱

– MazyGames