New Features
Added a new Classroom-themed furniture set. Blueprints now have a chance to appear in the Starsand Shop - Weekly Layout tab.
Added new story content where Solara helps Garrick, Nia, and Alex register as island residents.
Adjustments
Due to the removal of the Starblock minigame, its rewards have been moved into the Gacha reward pool.
Optimizations
Optimized the size of fruit tree models to better fit farmland plots.
Optimized Worktable sorting so craftable items are now prioritized.
Optimized the icon list in the left-side minimap navigation bar, which now uses a looping scroll display.
Improved the usability of Weed Barrier, making it faster and more convenient to use.
NPC
Fixed an issue where some NPCs would get stuck, fail to move properly, or float while sitting/walking.
Fixed various visual issues during some NPC first-meeting and 5-heart affection events, including hand animations, lip-syncing, and clipping.
Fixed an issue during the Summer Beach Festival where Sylvain and Stella would not leave properly after selecting "Not very good at taking photos" while photographing little fans.
Fixed an issue where some NPCs following the player could not properly walk up stairs.
Fixed an issue where Neona's outfit did not match her portrait.
Fixed an issue where Fang could not be invited for group photos while in herb-picking interaction mode.
Fixed tourist NPCs sinking underground inside the pavilion at Bastrom Heights.
Fixed an issue where the bedroom door in Fang's house could not be passed through after opening until it automatically closed.
Building Mode
Fixed an issue where building the amusement park blueprint at Blue Beach would incorrectly place it on Windflute Island.
Fixed teleport devices not displaying properly in Building Mode.
Fixed an issue where component blueprints could not be placed properly after local blueprint files were moved to another device.
Fixed grass clipping through fish ponds when built on grassy ground.
Fixed an issue where Rectangular Concrete Slab could not be extended when adjusted to about half-height.
Fixed an issue where planter boxes in the Advanced Countryside Haven Layout could not be crafted or placed. They have now been changed into placeable decorations.
Fixed an issue where undoing the removal of storage boxes in Building Mode would not return the recovered storage box to the inventory.
Fixed incorrect snapping points between the Wooden Angled-Leg Desk and chairs.
Interactions
Fixed an issue where pressing the photo shortcut key while interacting with a vehicle/mount would incorrectly open Photo Mode.
Fixed an issue where emotes could not be triggered properly from the emote wheel after emergency rollback recovery.
Fixed an issue where the mouse wheel could not scroll down in the NPC gift-giving interface, preventing lower items from being selected.
Fixed an issue where opening the phone while interacting with slides would prevent proper sliding.
Fixed an issue where the “Use Tool” button would not work with some controllers.
Fixed an issue where a second confirmation window would appear after confirming crafting with a controller.
Fixed an issue where splitting items in storage boxes with a controller could exceed the original item quantity.
Fixed an issue where item icons on the left side would disappear and become unselectable after clicking auto-select during commission submissions.
Quests
Fixed an issue where the Flour Purchase Commission quest could not be accepted.
Fixed an incorrect grape juice quantity display in the Seafaring Supplies request.
Fixed an issue where the station construction would not complete after submitting materials and returning to the main island after sleeping in Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where the Spring Festival quest could be accepted again after entering and exiting Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where the tree model in front of the house would not disappear and the tutorial quest would not update after cutting it down.
Fixed an issue during the Spring Festival where the Get Balloons Together quest could not be turned in after sleeping in Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where the tourist NPC receiving submitted items would disappear during the Taste of Memories quest.
Fixed an issue where the return quest would not trigger even when possessing Lunelle's sewing kit.
Fixed an issue where quest items could be repeatedly obtained incorrectly during the Retrieve the Shiny Paint quest.
Fixed an issue where completed Beach Festival quests would lose their checkmark indicators after entering Moonlit Forest.
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where Flower Shells could not be obtained while digging beach sand pits.
Fixed an issue where wild beehives would not refresh the next day after reaching the collection limit.
Fixed an issue where certain flowers (such as Osmanthus, Camellias, and Sunflowers) could not be pollinated by bees. Bees can now gather nectar from them properly.
Fixed an issue where Golden Chickens in the pet inventory would not appear in the placement list even when chicken coop slots were available.
Fixed an issue where the Blue Scarecrow did not function correctly. Crops within its range can now properly resist pests.
Fixed abnormal working range issues for collection robots on Windflute Island.
Fixed an issue where Separators would fail to consume materials correctly while still incorrectly displaying reward notifications.
Fixed sand pits spawning on top of wooden surfaces during beachcombing.
Fixed an issue where helmets were not equipped while driving the Golden Reindeer.
Fixed an issue where rented Golden Reindeer would not return to their designated position after ending the rental in Moonlit Forest.
Fixed animals having difficulty moving on stairs.
Fixed an issue where animal babies obtained from robot terminals would incorrectly appear in the regular backpack.
Fixed an issue where animals would remain motionless after finishing eating from public feeding troughs.
Fixed an issue where animals raised on custom-built second-floor platforms could fall after loading saves.
Fixed an issue where modifying multiple StarUltra vehicles would cause the later vehicle’s paint color to be overwritten by the previous one.
Fixed an issue where the passenger-side wheel of the Snoring Bear vehicle would not leave tracks on snow.
Fixed abnormal animations and upside-down freezing issues during honey collection.
Fixed an issue where crops would no longer be affected by snowy weather after removing a greenhouse.
Fixed an issue where motorcycle front models would shift while driving down temple mountain stairs.
Display
Fixed floating icons appearing above the character's head while processing or crafting items.
Fixed an issue where backpack items would not display correctly after clicking auto-select in the item submission interface.
Fixed some cooking recipes still appearing under the "Unlearned" filter and being unavailable for processing after learning them.
Fixed an issue where newly learned recipes would not appear properly at campfires in some cases.
Fixed an issue where gold rewards were incorrectly labeled as "Starsand" while viewing commission board rewards with a controller.
Fixed an issue where full quest details could not be viewed properly with a controller.
Fixed missing button prompts in the animal renaming interface when using a controller.
Fixed grid textures appearing on the snake body and abnormal backgrounds in the Snake game settlement screen.
Fixed bald character models appearing on the save/load screen after returning to the main menu while wearing a helmet on a vehicle.
Fixed the General Store door disappearing.
Fixed some recipes not unlocking in the collection encyclopedia after acquisition.
Fixed random feed incorrectly appearing in the rabbit feed list for public feeding troughs.
Fixed the missing "Weeds Will Not Grow" icon after planting crops on farmland covered with Weed Suppressant Fabric.
Fixed inconsistent bait preferences for the Swordfish (King) between the encyclopedia and quests.
Fixed food processing icons appearing on the ground at the Spring Festival cooking station gas stove.
Fixed Zapweed seed models not displaying properly after moving away from paddy field areas.
Fixed missing Red prefixes in nearby crop names for some red-colored crops.
Fixed lingering button prompts appearing after purchasing land plots.
Fixed Cappuccino, Iced Americano, Mocha incorrectly appearing under "Unlearned" recipes in drink machines.
Fixed abnormal feed icon displays after removing animals from breeding sheds.
Fixed engine hood colors not being overwritten after applying paint modifications.
Fixed missing sparkle effects during the mature stage of large-scale wheat farming.
Fixed incorrect item output quantities for animals with the Hypermetabolic trait.
Fixed an issue where tools would disappear visually but the holding animation remained after exiting selfie mode.
Fixed abnormal color display issues for Black Lily of the Valley after maturing.
Others
Fixed an issue where the broken stone gate in Moonlit Forest would reset after relogging.
Fixed camera movement being restricted beneath the Moonlit Forest waterwheel area.
Fixed players getting stuck underground at a specific location behind Aureleaf Kitchen.
Fixed incorrect furniture source information, added related furniture to the Island Encyclopedia, and optimized furniture category organization.
Fixed accidental activation of the "Stack Items" function when pressing RT while splitting items in storage boxes.
Fixed incorrect background music playing near G-Power Bike.
Fixed the camera still being movable in the background after opening the Worktable interface.
Fixed deer constantly shaking while standing on stairs.
Fixed a game freeze occurring after talking to the rooster Rocky while holding a skateboard.
Fixed characters floating above the floor near the entrance of the AquaBlue Outpost.
Fixed horses raised on the first floor of attic houses teleporting unexpectedly to the second floor.
Display
Fixed an issue where some NPC dialogue during 5-heart affection events would incorrectly display in Simplified Chinese in the English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese versions.
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