[u][b]Steam Hotfix v1.1b-1231[/b][/u] Hi Farmers, This hotfix focuses on optimizing game performance and addressing some edge-case crashes in the game. [b]Bug Fixes:[/b]

• Fixed a crash that occurred when collecting overlapping eggs in the chicken coop.
• Fixed a crash caused by a meteor or satellite hitting a fruit tree.
• Resolved an issue in controller-only mode where the cursor became stuck after pressing "back" in the Lake Temple offering menu.
• Fixed a cursor freeze in controller-only mode when exiting the dating list in the Hangout Menu.
• Addressed a bug where no upgrade information appeared at the blacksmith after completing an upgrade.
• Resolved a critical issue where merit points from tree planting were incorrectly applied daily after completing the Tree Planting Festival.
• Fixed a crash that occurred after completing the dinosaur hologram cutscene.
• Fixed a crash that occurred after participating in Apple Bobbing during the Harvest Festival.
• Fixed a crash that happened in certain cases when playing the match-pattern mini-game at Winter Fair.

[b]Improvements:[/b]

• Removed the "busy" text from certain NPCs during activity animations.
• Optimized performance by improving asset loading logic in the Ramen Shop.
• Drastically reduced hitching issues on the Steam Deck by implementing more efficient memory garbage collection.

[b]Localization:[/b]

• Resolved various translation issues.

We hope this update enhances your gameplay experience, especially for those playing on the Steam Deck. Best regards, Stairway Team