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What changed
- Fixes
- UI and audio
- Gameplay
- Events
- Balance
SproutBound v1.0.11 Release Notes
Release Date: September 21, 2025
🔧 Bug Fixes
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- SEED UNLOCK REQUIREMENTSFixed seed unlock requirement refresh bugs
Fixed seeds not unlocking properly even when requirements were met until page refresh
Fixed unlock requirement text not disappearing from seed buttons until page refresh
Seed unlock tracking now properly updates across all planting methods (manual, automation, offline)
UI immediately refreshes when new seeds become available for unlock
Affects all seeds with unlock requirements throughout the progression chain
- GAME WIPEFixed incomplete game data reset when wiping save
Eliminates issues where game time, compost percentage, and coins persisted after wipe
Guarantees a completely clean slate with no leftover data from previous sessions
✨ New Features
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- LOGGING SYSTEMAdded comprehensive error and event logging
Automatic logging of errors and important game events to sproutbound.log
Single log file with 5MB size limit and automatic rotation to prevent disk bloat
Session tracking logs game start/end times and session duration
Open Log Directory button in Settings for easy bug reporting
Steam-standard logging format for better support experience
- AUTOMATED BACKUP SYSTEMAdded Steam Cloud compatible backup protection
Automatic backups created every 10 minutes during gameplay
Automatic backup creation before any game wipe operation
Backup management interface in Settings with restore and cleanup options
Enhanced wipe protection with clear backup restoration instructions
Prevents accidental data loss with multiple recovery options
PLANT TOOLTIP IMPROVEMENTS: Enhanced plant information display with clearer timing indicators
Replaced confusing "Time to Thirsty" with quality-specific degradation timers
Added precise quality downgrade timing: "Time till ★★" (3→2 star), "Time till ★" (2→1 star), "Time till dry" (1→0 star)
Consistent layout maintained across all plant states - timing row always shows to prevent UI jumping
Ready plants show "Done" status to match terminology with Remaining/Offline timers
All timing metrics use consistent desert icon (🏜️) for unified visual language
Eliminates confusion about timing indicators while providing comprehensive plant health visibility
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