Greetings, fellow Colonizers! We're thrilled to present to you our latest substantial update! [list] [*] [b]Livestock Sustainability:[/b] Pigs and Chickens now have increased longevity without food. [*] [b]Work Experience:[/b] All professions now utilize experience gained at work. [*] [b]Enhanced Visuals:[/b] Added vibrant Citizen illustrations. [*] [b]Improved Interface:[/b] Citizens now feature three tabs for better organization. [*] [b]Access to Colonize Wiki:[/b] Explore the inaugural version of the Colonize wiki via the Menu. [*] [b]Refined Audio Mixing:[/b] Experience superior audio quality with enhanced mix levels. [*] [b]Snowscape Optimization:[/b] Resolved a bug affecting trees in snowy areas. [*] [b]Introduction of Firewood:[/b] Essential addition for heating and cooking purposes. [*] [b]Lush Grasslands:[/b] Grass now appears denser with tile-based rendering across all maps. [*] [b]Loading Screen:[/b] Enjoy a loading screen while the game initializes. [*] [b]Streamlined Features:[/b] Winter Clothes removed for a smoother gameplay experience. [*] [b]Cellar Functionality:[/b] The cellar no longer collects water from the Well. [*] [b]Performance Enhancements:[/b] Enjoy a 10-15fps improvement for smoother gameplay. [*] [b]Auditory Feedback:[/b] Added clicking sounds to all buttons for better user experience. [*] [b]UI Polishing:[/b] Corrected padding issues in the settings menu. [*] [b]Ship Renaming:[/b] Harbor name changed to Trade Ship for accuracy. [*] [b]Seasonal Wardrobe:[/b] Clothes now automatically switch to winter attire. [*] [b]Road Connectivity:[/b] Roads now snap into place after loading. [*] [b]Inn Consumption:[/b] Increased food consumption rate in the Inn. [*] [b]Storage Adjustments:[/b] Cellar storage limits revised for certain resources. [*] [b]Birth Rate Control:[/b] Added a slider for controlling house population growth. [*] [b]Expanded Audio Library:[/b] Additional sound effects for various buildings. [*] [b]Annual Immigration:[/b] Expect new arrivals every January if shelter space is available. [*] [b]Bakery Automation:[/b] The bakery now autonomously receives water. [*] [b]Informative Notifications:[/b] Receive alerts for restricted building areas or insufficient food for livestock. [*] [b]Tutorial Enhancement:[/b] Bug fixed regarding tab selection in the tutorial. [*] [b]Walking Speed Correction:[/b] Resolved issue with walking speed at maximum velocity. [*] [b]Improved Stability:[/b] Enjoy smoother FPS performance with over 200 citizens. [*] [b]Seasonal Farming:[/b] Farmers refrain from planting seeds when temperatures drop below 8 degrees Celsius. [/list] In addition, numerous minor updates and tweaks have been implemented for an even more immersive experience!