Hello, and happy holidays to you all! It's almost the end of the year – our first full year having Moonstone Island out in the world. We got a LOT done in 2024, and we'd like to celebrate all of those milestones with you! But first, here are the discounts for the Steam Winter Sale! Moonstone Island: 35% Off Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off Artbook: 35% Off Soundtrack: 35% Off Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 20% Off Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 35% Off Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off Here are just some of the cool features we added in our updates:

• BEING ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME ON SWITCH
• Renaming Spirits
• Magnetic Spirit Poop
• Icons for active potions
• Three new island shapes (including COOL S)
• Magic Man attending festivals
• MARRIAGE
• A Slay the Spire crossover
• A Cassette Beasts collab
• Napping
• More inventory slots
• A second tool wheel
• Extra dialogue for Waldo
• Dozens of new cards
• Map zooming
• Perpetually running Furnaces and Alchemy Labs
• New fishing lures
• Item Frames
• Walls
• Saplings
• Russian language option
• Improved save system
• Secret dancing easter egg
• Cooking
• New crafting stations
• More quests
• The Community Chest (free stuff)
• Tokens of affection
• New dialogue for everyone
• The Recycler
• The Juicer
• The Small Greenhouse
• Barn exteriors
• More water in your water
• Improved item placement
• Deck Reset Potions
• The ability to pick up full chests
• A better basement door
• Numkey shortcuts
• Looping music
• New festivals
• Swapping NPC Spirits
• 138 pieces of decor (at least... we're not good at counting)
• 19 new Spirits

...except one of those was a LIE. Because we're actually adding EVEN MORE DECOR. Right now, in fact! For free! To celebrate the season of giving and kindness, we've had our talented artists draw up some cute, wintery, festive decor. We've got:

• A present-shaped house exterior
• A wreath-shaped rug
• A Taro-shaped decoration
• A BIG STAR
• A plate of cookies

And there will be a few changes to the game, too, based on things that you (the players!) have requested:

• A second autosave slot
• Quick transfer for chests

That's it for us for 2024! We're going to have a long, much-needed break, and we'll see you in the new year. We have PLENTY more to show you next year! – Kate, community manager and eater of Santa's cookies (sorry)