This hotfix addresses issues with certain achievements not triggering and various Savannah-related issues, including a black screen in the Cave of Memories and players getting stuck after digging up Fenn's secret map treasure, along with other fixes to enhance your gameplay experience! ????
???? Bugfixes:
- Fixed occasional black screen when advancing levels in Cave of Memories - Savannah.
- Fixed player getting stuck after digging up Fenn's Secret Map treasure.
- Fixed achievements not triggering in-game and on Steam, including: [list]
- It's a Date
- Bug Enjoyer
- Part-Time Curator
- But It’s Honest Work
- Capital Gains
- Bests of Friends
- Home Cook
- Ironclad Slayer
[*] Fixed fruit trees disappearing after season changes when reloading a save in specific cases.
[*] Fixed items disappearing when placed on the same day a shed is moved via the Carpenter.
[*] Fixed crash when moving Clover on the farm using the Architect Desk.
[*] Fixed crash when canceling chest movement in decor mode.
[*] Fixed an edge case causing a black screen after clicking finish in decor mode.
[*] Fixed game freeze after interacting with Tourist's Box.
[*] Fixed Lumina Wand reverting to the basic level when using Help Me Find My Tools.
[*] Fixed duplicate tools after using Help Me Find My Tools in certain save files.
[*] Fixed Alien Scarecrow not appearing in the Concerned Monkey shop after breaking a meteor or satellite.
[*] Fixed players not receiving rewards for winning the Rodeo minigame at the Animal Festival.
[*] Fixed NPC heart colors randomly changing from red to grey in certain save files.
[*] Fixed adoptable pets becoming invisible every time after triggering a cutscene at the Community Center.
[*] Fixed pets becoming invisible when players hangout at the Volunteer Shelter.
[*] Fixed animals exiting barns and coops through closed doors if called outside before the day ends.
[*] Fixed Osmium-quality animal products downgrading after reloading a save file.
[*] Fixed animal products disappearing from Auto Collector after entering and exiting farm buildings in certain save files.
[*] Fixed a collision issue allowing players to enter the Underwater Barn near the side wall.
[*] Fixed horses going underwater when using fast travel while mounted.
[*] Fixed incorrect Town Rank point calculation during the end-of-day recap.
[*] Fixed Rafflesia flower incorrectly having a Goddess Blessing interaction.
[*] Fixed Underwater Kimchi being priced lower than Underwater Pickled.
[*] Fixed missing hairlines on certain character-customization hairstyles, leaving only bald areas.
[*] Fixed characters floating onto rooftops when triggering the Recreation Center completion cutscene during festivals.
[*] Fixed White Flamingo shop hours not showing on the map.
[*] Fixed the missing email invitation for Mark's 10-heart event.
[*] Fixed missing notification when receiving purchased items from the online shop.
[*] Fixed inability to track and pin Heart Event UI using the space bar.
[*] Fixed Pumpkin Pie incorrectly turning into Fruit Tart when manually cooked.
[*] Fixed no tourists appearing in town.
[*] Fixed the last-reached level option appearing after using Warp Sesajen, returning players to the wrong level.
[*] Fixed spouse floating near the bed while sleeping.
[*] Fixed spouse rooms remaining empty after the wedding ceremony.
[*] Fixed dinosaur skin not applying to winning animals from the Animal Festival.
[*] Fixed players' and Nina's feet clipping into the ground during Watch Film Hangout.
[*] Fixed ranch animals randomly spinning on the farm.
[*] Fixed Area C displaying negative numbers during the Tree Planting Festival.
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???? Controller-only Bugfix:
- Fixed Y button rebinding issue due to overlap with Restore Default command.
- Fixed character preview and cart behavior in White Flamingo.
- Fixed hangout location always defaults to the second option when selecting.
???? Text and Dialogue:
- Fixed some NPCs repeating dialogue about completed murals, museum fish collection, unlocked attractions, and the big tree being healed in certain save files.
- Fixed Aging Barrel text in Jeff Smith's letter to correctly show it as a claimable item instead of a blueprint upon reaching Advanced Farmer.
- Fixed various minor NPC dialogue issues.
- Fixed various localization issues.
???? Improvements:
- Added information in the Relationship tab about Sam's 2-Heart Event being unavailable on certain days.
- Updated Treasure Bubbles and Recycling Center UI text to Insert Crops and Insert Trash, respectively.
- Removed the shocked emoji SFX when interacting with NPCs.
- Enabled certain NPCs' Heart Events to trigger year-round: [list]
- Chaem: 7b, 8, 8b, 10
- Eva: 8a
- Leah: 6b
- Luke: 2c
- Macy: 6, 8, 10 (10 available only on Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Suki: 2, 4, 6, 8a
- Theo: 3, 8
- Wakuu: 2, 5, 8
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Thank you for sharing information about these issues and for your feedback. We truly appreciate your support and patience ????✨
Best regards,
Stairway Team ????
