[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/62c2c21417f1bfcce34aca835a23b79e55a22604.png[/img] The year is almost over... and that means that we're about to go on holiday, which means that this is the LAST NEWSLETTER OF 2023. I can't believe it! 2023 has been an amazing year for us, with the launch of Moonstone Island on PC, all the updates we've been doing, the Switch release announcement... and that's all been in the last three months, even though it feels like a LOT longer. 2024 is, of course, our Switch launch year, so here's hoping it'll be even more amazing – a lot of cozy gamers are Switch-only, so I'm expecting it to get a little busy! But with all of you kind, generous, and patient Moonstoners, I'm not too worried. Thank you for all your lovely responses to the game so far 😊 [u][b]STEAM WINTER SALE[/b][/u] We're on Sale again, because we LOVE A GOOD SALE! [b] Dec 21st to Jan 4th [/b][list] [*] Moonstone Island - 20% Off [*] Delightful Little Comforts DLC - 10% Off [*] Eerie Items DLC - 10% Off [*] December Lovely Cozies DLC - 15% Off [*] Artbook - 20% Off [*] Soundtrack - 20% Off [/list] [u][b]DLC RE-CAP [/b][/u] We have more DLC, this time themed around the winter festivities! There's a big, friendly snowman house to live in, with a carrot nose, coal buttons, and a festive string of lights around his twig arms. He's very traditional, right down to the top hat that may or may not be magic. Alongside Mr Snowman House, you'll also get two more snowmen (Frostopher and Snowmelia), a snowboard (decorative only, soz), a few different types of icicles, and a fuzzy rug for ultimate by-the-fire coziness. And don't worry – we'll never lock away new features or content behind paid DLC. It'll only ever be cosmetic decor! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/f81e452ab9694e1347cc998a292fe40fba901270.png[/img] Big patch notes this time! But we've posted them separately already, and they're LONG, so I'll just recap! [list] [*] Spirit Barn largest upgrade is now DOUBLE the size it was before [*] Paolo sells stone and wood [*] Ferra sells coal [*] Zed can store tamed Spirits at the Science Center [*] Warp Totem functions like the Warp Statue in town, but can be placed anywhere on the map [*] The Infinidungeon is LIVE [*] The Spirit level cap has been removed [*] Invisible wall in dungeon 21 has been fixed [*] Removed an invisible item appearing in shops [*] Picking up gates no longer turns them invisible [*] We can now send items to you in the mail [*] All letters that send crafting recipes will now have the recipe attached [*] A new icon appears on letters with items attached that have not been claimed [*] Combat is now less random, and Speed has been made more useful [*] Targeting NPCs in the Tavern is easier [*] Earth and Water biomes have their own sets of exclusive fish to catch [*] Item names that were overflowing the text box in the end-of-day recap will now take up two lines [*] The Poinsettia plant will now be sold every day at the Conservatory during winter [*] Trees can now be festooned with twinkly lights. Festooned, I say! [/list] Wow! So many cool things! And that's not even counting the FIVE new Ice Spirits, the new decor, and details on the Infinidungeon... which you'll just have to find out for yourself 😈 [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/7610d3d8cd26c399a7a8c5a8960f5aedff18f10d.png[/img] First off... THANK YOU. You're all so talented and good at making beautiful art, and also showing off your love for certain things in the game. We weren't sure we'd get fan art at all, because it's not a guarantee, but we've had so much that it's been hard to choose what to show off in these newsletters! Here's a rather scary and intense version of Capacibee from Kirby, which looks like the kind of metal album cover we'd pick up and listen to: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/832765592b4131e6c49b931512a0cc77b52ac45d.png[/img] Here's Quirky's adorable plush Womr, WITH DETACHABLE WOMR: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/4dbef42687b94b5ef90d78ce4186f67e3895f590.png[/img] Incredible work. As an amateur crocheter myself, I know how much work these were, so well done. VERY well done. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/b3812529ffa32d2b8932db848658d61a4e61d8df.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40678838/c23279210f08bc357948f51bcae738661596e3f9.jpg[/img] *sleepy cat noises* Aww, Mr Morris is sleeping. Well, even CEOs get tired. Don't wake him! Thanks for making these last three months since launch the absolute best. 2023 was a wild ride. Let's make 2024 even better! WOO! – Kate, Community Manager and massive fan of crochet plushies