What changed in House Flipper in 2023

227 updates · 20 main milestones · Jan 23, 2023 to Dec 14, 2023

  1. 9 events
    Collector's Version and Soundtrack Vinyl Available for Pre-ordernew content

    Limited-edition collector's version and vinyl soundtrack of House Flipper 2 are now available for pre-order.

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    Exclusive Twitch-themed Items Releasednew content

    A collection of Twitch-themed items is available to commemorate the release of House Flipper 2.

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    House Flipper 2 Community Contest Announcementseasonal event

    Announcement of a community contest focused on building house projects, details to be revealed soon.

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    House Flipper 2 Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    House Flipper 2 is set to release on December 14.

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    House Flipper 2 Community Contest Launchedseasonal event

    A community contest has been initiated to showcase house-building skills in the new Sandbox Mode.

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    House Flipper 2: Digital Deluxe Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Digital Deluxe Edition of House Flipper 2 priced at $9.99, releasing on December 14.

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    House Flipper 2 - OUT NOW!dlc releaseMilestone

    The new chapter of House Flipper has been released, introducing House Flipper 2.

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    House Flipper 2 Official Launchnew contentMilestone

    House Flipper 2 is set to launch on December 14.

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    House Flipper 2 Release Livestreamother

    Developer livestream scheduled for 2 hours after the release of House Flipper 2.

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  2. 1 event
    Introduction of Sandbox Mode in House Flipper 2new contentMilestone

    Players can create and share custom houses and quests using the new Sandbox Mode.

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  3. 10 events
    Fixed Perimeter Doors Wall Gap Issuebug fix

    2x2.75 Perimeter Doors will no longer create gaps in the wall when sold while open.

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    Fixed Fences Reverting Issuebug fix

    Fixed fences reverting to their base form after expansion on specific FarmDLC maps.

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    Garage Doors Now Sellablegameplay

    Garage doors are now sellable.

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    Fixed Horses Rearing Animationbug fix

    Fixed horses missing the rearing animation when jumping in place.

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    Various Memory Management Fixesperformance

    Various memory management fixes.

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    Solved Bathroom Items Teleportationbug fix

    Solved the problem of bathroom items teleporting to the middle of the map when returning to the office.

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    Fixed Shed Roof Scaling Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Shed Roof scaled improperly on lower-quality settings.

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    Resolved Pets Attachment Problembug fix

    Resolved the problem of pets becoming permanently attached when returning to the office while carrying them.

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    Addressed Window Cleaning Soft-locksbug fix

    Addressed the issue of window cleaning causing soft-locks in rare cases.

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    Fixed Rooster Tail Texture Transparencybug fix

    Fixed the transparency issue with the Rooster tail texture.

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  4. 1 event
    House Flipper 2 Release Date Revealednew contentMilestone

    The release date for House Flipper 2 was announced during Gamescom 2023.

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  5. 3 events
    New Jobs Related to Pets Addednew content

    A variety of new jobs related to pets have been added to the base game.

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    Minor Tweaks and Fixes Implementedbug fix

    A plethora of minor tweaks and fixes have been made to various aspects of the game.

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    The Tenants - Pets DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The first DLC for The Tenants featuring pets is now available for purchase.

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  6. 18 events
    Map Optimization Improvementsbug fix

    Applied further optimizations related to disabling unseen floors.

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    Reduction in Game Crashesbug fix

    Overall reduction in number of crashes throughout the game.

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    Performance Drops in House Building Quest Previews Resolvedperformance

    Looking at House Building quest previews will no longer cause substantial performance drops.

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    House Building Functionality Restoredbug fix

    Returned House Building functionality to specific houses.

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    Visible White Line Patchedbug fix

    Patched up a visible white line between grass and floors of created buildings.

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    Significant Performance Optimization for Farm DLCperformance
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    Demo Update Introduces New Gameplay Possibilitiesnew content

    Players can now try out content from Garden, HGTV, and Luxury DLCs without owning them.

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    Creative Quests Loading Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed item choices not loading in some Creative Quests on Luxury DLC orders.

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    Pets No Longer Freeze After Map Reloadbug fix

    Pets will no longer freeze in place after reloading a map while running on tracks.

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    Three Houses Based on Demo Jobsnew content
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    New Roof Type Introduced for Farm DLCnew content

    Shed Roof added as a new roof type.

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    Three New Jobs Added to Base Gamenew content

    New jobs showcase mechanics and environments from the Garden, HGTV, and Luxury DLCs.

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    Paint Gun Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed problem where Paint Gun couldn't apply paint to certain walls.

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    Unpaintable Ceiling Strip Fixedbug fix

    Fixed unpaintable ceiling strip on 'Hundred Cones' house.

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    Interactable Objects in Farm DLCbug fix

    Trees, pavements, and weeds can now be removed while Farm DLC is active.

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    Transparency Rendering Fixed for Steam Workshop Itemsbug fix

    Items will now display correctly.

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    Valid Variant Selection for Itemsbug fix

    Items will now always have a valid variant selected on first click.

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    Around 100 New Items Addednew content

    Includes kitchen sets, tables, cabinets, and wardrobes.

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  7. 26 events
    Fixed anti-gravity lift installation issue with gamepadbug fix
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    Fixed wall glitches with two doors in same segmentbug fix
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    Outer walls no longer have holes from previously placed inner wallsbug fix
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    Fence previews on Don't Spare the Horses order retain transparencybug fix
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    Painted ceiling tiles now save progress consistentlybug fix
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    Enhanced AI of farm animals to prevent head getting stuck in wallsai
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    Fixed wooden floor tiles appearing on unmodified buildings after loadingbug fix
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    Unseen floors in Pets DLC and Farm DLC maps no longer renderedperformanceMilestone

    Results in notable performance improvement.

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    Fixed loose wall segments during wide door installationsbug fix
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    Purchasing doors without funds no longer causes wall destructionbug fix
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    Fixed sorting of newest itemsbug fix
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    Chickens now utilize all nests in triple chicken nest itembug fix
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    Weed removal quests only appear with Garden DLC installedbug fix
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    Mobile scaffolding resets to base height when placedbug fix
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    Deleting buildings is now significantly fasterquality of life
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    Fixed mismatched collisions on Taggy stacked staircase itembug fix
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    New icons added for grooming cows, horses, and goatsnew content
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    Mobile scaffoldings on first floor no longer fly or disappearbug fix

    Fixed under certain conditions.

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    Eliminated significant frame drops caused by large foundationsperformanceMilestone
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    Fixed cyclic frame stutters caused by farm animalsbug fix
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    Mobile scaffolding no longer goes out of boundsbug fix
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    Small buildings now properly cut out grass when placedbug fix
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    Stairs no longer sold when selling nearby windowbug fix
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    Restored missing balcony previews on Grandpa’s Summer Surprise orderbug fix
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    Increased size of Ladder Room in Thank You Renovation orderbug fix
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    First floor of deleted buildings no longer leaves ceiling behindbug fix
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  8. 3 events
    Summertime Giveaway Launchedseasonal event

    A new House Flipper giveaway, the Summertime Giveaway, starts today to celebrate summer's arrival.

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    First Farm DLC Content Update Introduceddlc release

    The first Farm DLC content update has been introduced.

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    House Flipper Franchise Sale Ongoingshop

    The House Flipper Franchise Sale is currently ongoing with discounts on the game and its DLCs.

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  9. 2 events
    Steam Next Fest Participationseasonal event

    House Flipper is participating in Steam Next Fest from June 19 to June 26, featuring livestreams and gameplay sneak peeks.

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    House Flipper 2 Demo Releasednew contentMilestone

    A demo version of House Flipper 2 is now available for a limited time during the Steam Next Fest.

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  10. 7 events
    Two New Empty Plotsnew content

    Two new empty plots added for creative building.

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    New Saddle Variationsnew content

    New saddle options for horses that can be swapped easily.

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    New Grooming Mechanicsnew content

    New interactions for farmers to groom their animals.

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    Out of This World Update for Farm DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    Major content update for the Farm DLC, introducing new features and items.

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    New Roofing Mechanicsnew content

    Complete overview of rooftop mechanics with new extension options.

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    Over 300 New Itemsnew content

    Introduction of over 300 new items, including laundry options.

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    New House Designnew content

    Introduction of a new house that resembles a spaceship.

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  11. 2 events
    Steam Next Fest Participationseasonal event

    House Flipper 2 will be featured in the Steam Next Fest: June 2023 edition.

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    House Flipper 2 Demo Announcementnew contentMilestone

    The demo for House Flipper 2 will be available during the Steam Next Fest from June 19 to June 26.

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  12. 22 events
    Prevented building outside quest area from resetting progressbug fix
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    Fixed 'Hungry' status for farm animalsbug fix

    Farm animals can now receive the 'Hungry' status correctly.

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    Fixed fence-placing quest previewsbug fix

    Previews will now appear only when holding a fence.

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    Fixed Froly stairs reappearing issuebug fix

    Froly stairs will no longer infinitely reappear after being sold.

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    Fixed farm animals freezing issuebug fix

    Farm animals will no longer freeze due to certain actions without Pets DLC enabled.

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    Fixed foundation selection methods causing lone wallsbug fix
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    Fixed crash caused by Capulus Bathroom Doorbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue related to the Capulus Bathroom Door.

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    Fixed crash related to Morgan’s Pets Care popupbug fix
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    Resolved cumbersome navigation menu for outside questsbug fix

    Fixed the navigation menu issue when the Garden DLC was not active.

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    Fixed audio bug with Paint Gunbug fix

    The Paint Gun now mutes correctly when all sounds are turned off.

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    Addressed foundations being built on balconiesbug fix
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    Adjusted window and door rotation behaviorbug fix

    Rotation behavior of windows and doors now differentiates between outer and inner room types.

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    Fixed infinite loading time when placing a building twicebug fix
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    Corrected lamp item recognitionbug fix

    Fixed the recognition of lamp items by rooms.

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    Restored ability to paint upper wall segmentsbug fix

    Players can now paint upper wall segments on most houses.

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    Fixed ability to place inner walls inside outer wallsbug fix
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    Fixed disappearing ceilings and floors during savingbug fix

    Saving progress between building phases will no longer lead to disappearing ceilings and floors.

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    Fixed animations of the fox in the environmentbug fix
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    Fixed holes in foundation during initial placementbug fix
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    Resolved infinite loading issue with singular foundationsbug fix
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    Included house builder tool costs in overall renovation costsbug fix

    Money spent on the house builder tool is now included in the overall renovation costs during a house sale.

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    Improved greenhouse placement mechanicsbug fix

    Greenhouses, balconies, and gutters now automatically snap together if they are compatible.

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  13. 4 events
    House Flipper 2 Demo Announcementnew contentMilestone

    First-ever footage of House Flipper 2's Story Mode will be showcased.

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    House Flipper Farm DLC Content Updatesdlc release

    Updates regarding the Farm DLC content will be discussed during the stream.

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    Upcoming House Flipper Discountsshop

    Information on upcoming discounts for House Flipper will be shared.

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    Future of House Flipper Switch Versionother

    Discussion on the future developments for the House Flipper Switch version.

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  14. 23 events
    Fixed Froly Attic Stairs causing crashesbug fix
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    Improved foundation shrinking mechanicsquality of life

    Foundation shrinking is no longer interrupted if connected to a House Builder structure.

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    Fixed fence placement issues on first floor and roof edgesbug fix
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    Added more pig variations to Happy Farmnew content
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    Resolved crash when using fences before menu navigationbug fix
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    Added separate progression bar for building deletionquality of life

    Progression bar no longer freezes during deletion via shrinking foundations.

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    Corrected ceiling placement in 'A Little Brick House'bug fix
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    Blocked building actions during tool switch animationbug fix
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    Fixed broken popup preventing House Builder tool unlockbug fix
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    Crop collection popups now appear and disappear much fasterquality of life
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    Revamped roof placement on House Builder structuresgameplay

    Improvements made to roof placement mechanics.

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    Resolved editing issues with buildings having stairsbug fix
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    Fixed highlight outlines not appearing on some PCsbug fix
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    Fixed disappearing 'The Cabin in the Woods' house from buy menubug fix
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    Fixed Grappling Hook usage issues in specific quests and housesbug fix
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    Fixed invisible borders in 'Saturday's Hay Fever' and 'Good Ole Wedding Barn'bug fix
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    Fixed issues with incorrect room types for some itemsbug fix
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    Fixed porch edges blocking house building in 'Good Ole Wedding Barn'bug fix
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    Fixed corner case leading to disappearing wallsbug fix
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    Fixed issue preventing inner swimming pools placement in House Builder structuresbug fix
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    Prevented player from standing inside inner walls during construction animationbug fix
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    Fixed performance drops and glitches with certain floors in specific quests and housesbug fix
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    Fixed wrongly assigned textures causing crashes or pink surfacesbug fix
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  15. 24 events
    Wall panels and tiles no longer leave grass inside buildingsbug fix

    Grass can be reset using the Builder Tool.

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    Players blocked from raising buildings inside foundationsquality of life

    Change applies only to orders, not houses.

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    Tiling vertical sides of a balcony no longer costs 0balance change
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    Cornfield on 'Cornfield Modern' house saves properlybug fix
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    Radio music now works on Mac computersbug fix
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    Easier interaction with chainsawquality of life
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    Flamethrower can now burn most regular itemsbug fix
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    Fillars can now be placed using any rotation anglebug fix

    Fix for the 'Don't Spare The Horses' order.

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    Fixed issue preventing tiling balconies and stairsbug fix
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    Resolved variant issues related to stairs on 'Industrial Getaway'bug fix
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    Fixed issue with wall panels and tiles remaining in handsbug fix
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    Tomato and pumpkin seeds now have correct tablet previewbug fix
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    Fixed price tip not disappearing in House Builder Toolbug fix
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    Correct display for 'Morgan's Pet Care' laptop buttonbug fix
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    Fixed holes in buildings with House Builder Toolbug fix

    Multiple issues related to foundation selection and merging.

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    Fixed animation and effect on Chicken Snack interactionbug fix
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    Fixed issue with rain droplets freezing in the airbug fix
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    Rain frequency reducedbalance change
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    Easier exit from lawnmowerquality of life

    Right mouse button is no longer blocked.

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    Chainsaw highlight properly hidden when disabledbug fix
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    Paint Gun now usable on balconies and terracesbug fix
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    Seller tool added to 'Sole Solution' ordergameplay

    Makes fixing mistakes easier.

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    Floor and ceiling tiling no longer blocked by item phantomsbug fix
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    Animals no longer walk inside the hill on certain ordersbug fix
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  16. 17 events
    Fixed Chajen default lightbulbs rushing toward playerbug fix
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    Fixed outlines/highlights not appearing on certain hardwarebug fix
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    Audio fixes for various itemsaudio

    Fixed audio for Pitchfork, Paint Gun, and others.

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    Fixed stray thick walls appearing in Architect Toolbug fix
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    Resolved Haiti items not connecting optimallybug fix
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    Resolved issue with wall panels remaining in hand after tool switchbug fix
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    Addressed rain not appearing despite gloomy weatherbug fix

    Fixed other rain-related performance issues.

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    Corrected errors in Luxury Renovation menu key tipsbug fix

    Fixed missing item flipping functionality.

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    Fixed maps snapping view incorrectly when zoomingbug fix
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    Fixed anti-gravitational chickensbug fix

    Chickens should no longer walk in the air.

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    Corrected needs display for farm animalsbug fix

    Previously showed blank space instead of 'no needs'.

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    Adjusted cash rewards in Farm DLC job ordersbalance change

    Changed rewarded cash amount to more accurately reflect player's efforts.

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    Fixed materials of Paxon Cart and Novela Fridge setbug fix
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    Fixed crashes related to Forna Cooker Hood and other itemsbug fix
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    Fixed bug with eggs spawning in specific points on the mapbug fix
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    Fixed infinite ending screen in 'In Deep Water' orderbug fix
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    Horses now have different colors and can be malenew content
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  17. 5 events
    Various item assembly issues fixedbug fix

    Various item assembly issues have been fixed.

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    Farm DLC for Mac users availablenew content

    Farm DLC for Mac users is now fully available.

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    Balcony floor tiling and painting fixedbug fix

    Tiling and painting your balcony floors, as well as platforms works properly now!

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    Photo mode freeze issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed 2 types of issues that were causing a freeze in the photo mode.

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    Farm DLC order map issues resolvedbug fix

    The Farm DLC order map will work smoothly now. No more screen locks!

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  18. 18 events
    Building extensions outside plot bug fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug related to the ability to build extensions outside the plot.

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    Bunny movement improvementsai

    Improvements to bunny movement.

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    Windmill house loading issue resolvedbug fix

    We took care of the Windmill house loading issue and threw in a few environment optimizations.

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    Roof problems in Molly's house fixedbug fix

    We've heard that Molly's house had some roof problems. Fixed!

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    Shop filtering issues resolvedbug fix

    Shop filtering issues have been filtered.

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    Scrolling issue on laptop fixedbug fix

    Any problems with scrolling through houses in your laptop should now be gone.

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    Water pouring for hens fixedbug fix

    Pouring water for your hens is not going to be problematic anymore.

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    Improved roof placement visualizationvisuals

    Vastly improved the visualisation of the final position of your roof during roof placement.

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    Resolved house photographing blockbug fix

    House photographing has been blocking the progress for many of you... Not anymore!

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    Fixed loading screen issuesbug fix

    Getting stuck on loading screens should now be fixed!

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    Freestand Bathtub shop icon fixedbug fix

    Fixed the Freestand Bathtub shop icon.

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    Translation errors correctedbug fix

    All the little translation bloopers are now gone!

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    Building from scratch functionality restoredbug fix

    Building from scratch should now work properly. Go get your architect tool!

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    Door and window variants reset issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug with door and window variants resetting when building house extensions.

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    Visual task list errors resolvedbug fix

    Got rid of visual task list errors in case of too many tasks.

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    Chicken coop assembly improvedbug fix

    Chicken coop assembly should be a walk in the park from now on!

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    Grass issue resolved for non-Garden DLC usersbug fix

    Fixed the pesky grass that was causing problems for players who don't own Garden DLC.

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    Farm DLC animal icons fixedbug fix

    Farm DLC animal icons have been fixed.

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  19. 1 event
    Farm DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Farm DLC for House Flipper is now available, featuring a cozy farm-themed experience.

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  20. 1 event
    Farm DLC Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Farm DLC will be released on April 13th, 2023, with a developer livestream to celebrate the launch.

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  21. 9 events
    New Architect Tool in Farm DLCnew contentMilestone

    The Architect Tool allows players to build houses from scratch, including adding floors and custom roofs.

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    House Flipper Free Weekendseasonal event

    Free Weekend event lasts from April 6th to April 10th, allowing players to try out the game.

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    Introduction of Farm Animalsnew contentMilestone

    Players can now raise farm animals such as cows, sheep, and chickens in the game.

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    New Greenhouse Building Featurenew contentMilestone

    Players can build greenhouses to grow plants in the game.

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    Increased Paint Color Rangenew content

    A wider range of paint colors will be available in the base game after the Farm DLC release.

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    Larger Mowing Areaquality of life

    The mowing area has been enlarged for faster and more satisfying grass trimming.

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    Farm DLC Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Farm DLC will be released on April 13th, featuring new story orders, properties, mechanics, and items.

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    Improved Tiling Mechanicquality of life

    Players can now mark a larger area for tiling with just one click.

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    New Sleeping Mechanicgameplay

    Players can now rest and skip time to enhance gameplay.

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  22. 12 events
    Farm DLC Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    House Flipper Farm DLC release date announced - 13th of April 2023.

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    New Lakeside Treehouse Propertynew content

    A brand new property located in some deep woods - a lakeside treehouse!

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    Spring Sale Discountsshop

    Special discounts on House Flipper and DLCs starting March 7, 2023.

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    New Light Switchesnew content

    A set of new light switches to better fit the vibes of your interior designs.

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    Animal Interactionsnew content

    Players can now feed, rub, and love animals in the game.

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    Chainsaw Tool Introducednew content

    A new chainsaw tool for farming activities.

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    Interactive Blindsnew content

    A bunch of interactive blinds that will add a touch of elegance and sun protection.

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    Modern Loft Office Furniturenew content

    A broad range of furniture pieces, mainly in a modern loft office style.

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    Architect Tool Enhancementsnew content

    New features for the Architect tool, including creating inner walls and connecting extensions.

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    New Paint Gun Toolnew content

    Introduction of a new Paint gun for faster and easier painting.

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    Optimization Improvementsperformance

    Optimization improvements and minor bug fixes that should help with recent in-game issues.

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    Balcony Floor Tile Placementgameplay

    Players can now lay floor tiles on their balconies.

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  23. 9 events
    New Hen Housesnew content

    Charming new houses for hens.

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    New Pig Character with Truffle Finding Abilitynew content

    A pig that can find truffles and diamonds.

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    Dynamic Weather Systemnew content

    Introducing various weather conditions including rain.

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    New Tool: Leaf Blowernew content

    A tool to blow leaves away in your backyard.

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    New Mechanic: Grappling Hooknew content

    A new tool that allows players to jump around.

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    New House for Flippingnew content

    A suburban-looking brick house with a foodie-flipping job.

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    Introduction of New Character: Lilynew content

    Lily is a rancher looking for her lost cow, Molly.

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    New Horse Obstacles for Skill Testingnew content

    Obstacles designed for players to test their horse riding skills.

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    New Feature: Outdoor Wall Redecorationnew content

    Players can redecorate outside walls and enjoy the scenery.

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