Improvements & Bug Fixes:\n

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• Fixed: Resolved a bug with the Max Upgrade Espresso Machine that prevented placing a coffee puck into the left slot while the right slot was occupied. \n
• Fixed: Corrected an issue where pucks would occasionally overlap or fail to register if a drink was left over from a previous day.\n

Hey everyone! \nTotal combined, over 20,000 baristas joined the Cats & Cups! Thank you for your interest in our game :)\n\n\n\nWeve been gathering your feedback and tuning a few things to make your caf time feel smoother, cozier, and just a little bit safer from those sneaky thieves. \nHeres what changed in this balance update:\n\n

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• Cozy day length increased by 25% \n
• Thief spawn rate is lowered\n
• Thermometer is now hidden in Cozy Mode \n
• Added the missing exit button to the mixing minigame \n
• Thieves now have a cooldown and wont return for a few customers, preventing back-to-back spawns\n

Dear Players,

Thank you for your unwavering support! This year, Cats & Cups is eligible for the Steam Awards, and we would be honored to have your nomination!

Our Dedication to the Experience

• Cozy and soft art style

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• Relaxing and casual gameplay

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• A healing presence in your daily life

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If these scenes have ever helped you catch your breath during a busy daythen please cast a vote for us in the Sit Back and Relax award~

How to Vote

If you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the Store Page).

Please nominate us for:

• Sit Back and Relax

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Your Support Means Everything

Every single vote fuels our passion to keep creating, updating, and perfecting the game.

Whether it\'s a nomination or a review on the store page, we appreciate you being part of our community.

Thank you for being with us. Let\'s make a splash at the Steam Awards together!

Hey Baristas! \n\nThis update brings one of the most requested features: Game Modes! \nNow you can pick your preferred pace whether you want to relax, run a balanced caf, or push your multitasking skills to the limit.\n\n

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• Added 3 Game Modes:\n Cozy For relaxed caf vibes \n Normal Balanced challenges \n Mayhem For those who love chaos and rush hour thrills!\n
• Fixed save-related issues causing progress loss in certain cases\n
• Minor UI and visual improvements\n
• General performance tweaks for smoother gameplay\n

Hello lovely baristas. Weve brewed a small but important update to make your cafe life smoother and cozier.\n\nCroissant Save Fix\n Previously, only the croissants already in your inventory were saved. Fresh croissants made in the Bakery Scene were not being recorded.\n This has been fixed croissants crafted in the Bakery Scene are now properly saved when you exit the game, and will be available the next time you continue your run.\n\nMachine Output Update\n Some machines were only producing a single output regardless of their level.\n Updated the output visuals and functionality for machines based on their level, including the Ice Machine and Coffee Brewer.\n\nNew Game Save Carryover Fix\n Starting a new game sometimes carried over certain upgrades or features from an older save file, affecting the first day.\n This is now resolved. New games begin cleanly without leftover perks.\n\nAs always, thanks for brewing with us. More fixes and cozy updates are on the way! \n

Hey Baristas! \n\nA small patch is here with some minor fixes and polish. \n\nv1.0.5 Changelog:\n Fixed text issues in the Furniture Shop \n Fixed a bug where after calling Pawlice at the end of the day, recipe paper and thermo popups could get stuck \n Customer default waiting time changed to 70s + decreasing 15s per day for the first 15 days \n Cat toys purchased from the Furniture Shop now extend customer wait time by 10s (up from 5s) \n Fixed an issue where the timer continued running when the game was paused for the first time \n Fixed an issue where if the Mechanic was called after the day ended and the player entered the bakery scene, machines would never be repaired \n Fixed a bug allowing Blender to be repurchased even after reaching max level \n Added Butter Bot \n Adjusted croissant save system again (it worked fine on our end, but hopefully this patch fixes it for everyone ) \n Fixed an issue where Level 2 Furniture (especially Golden ones) didnt visually update after purchase \n\nThank you for your continued support and cozy vibes! \n

Hey Baristas! \nWeve brewed another update full of fixes and polish to make your caf smoother than ever.\n\nFixes & Improvements\n Customer tab in the recipe book has been closed. \n Ingredient icons like chocolate and caramel now use spoon visuals instead of knives. \n Fixed cold tea pivot issues. \n Ingredient lists now display proper dots before each item. \n Croissants no longer reset each day they now stack properly based on what you already have. \n Quest spawning logic improved states now trigger correctly without dependency issues. \n Special customers (Milkman and Mechanic) can now appear at the end of the day. \n Fixed issue where Info pop-ups stuck after upgrading machines (milk & grinder). \n Added day tracking for when each shop gets unlocked. \n Permit Shop localization now refreshes correctly when unlocking (syncs with game language). \n Starting a new game now clears leftover objects and saves properly. \n Thieves can no longer spawn while the Police are present. \n Upgrade Shop UI now includes a smooth scale animation when purchasing upgrades.\n\nEnjoy your cozy caf, and keep those cups filled! \n\nDon\'t forget to give us your feedback by reviewing Cats & Cups on Steam! - Click Here to review! \n\n

Hello Baristas!\n\nWe have a new patch for you live, which fixes the old achievements not syncing into Steam\'s backend. If you had this issue, you can reopen the game to sync your achievements on Steam.\n\nThank you for being patient <3

Hey Baristas! \n\nWeve brewed up our first hotfix to smooth out your caf experience and make sure your catsomers stay happy! \nThis patch focuses on fixing early bugs, adjusting the economy balance, and improving general stability.\n\n

Fixes

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• Fixed an issue where the game wouldnt properly pause timers during pause.\n
• Fixed a problem with scene transitions where the coffee refill popup persisted between scenes.\n
• Fixed translation issue with the morning Supply text.\n
• Fixed achievements not triggering correctly for some players.\n
• Fixed croissants not carrying over correctly to the next day after saving.\n
• Fixed UI tile alignment in certain shop panels.\n
• Fixed a small bug allowing customers in leaving state to take another order.\n
• Fixed missing text in the Furniture Shop.\n
• Fixed parent object reference for coffee refill popup.\n

Balance Changes

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• Reduced thief spawn rate.\n
• Reduced tea restock cost to $200 (was $500) for better early-game economy balance.\n

Content & Improvements

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• Furniture Shop assets are being refreshed with new visuals.\n
• Added tooltip text for Mechanic Cat, Rent Dog, and similar characters.\n
• Mechanic Cat now displays a price tag when hovering over its icon.\n

The caf doors are finally open! \nCats & Cups is officially out on Steam with a limited-time 40% launch discount! \n\nStep into the pawsitively purrfect world of cozy coffee-making, feline friendships, and hand-drawn charm. Brew, decorate, and relax its time to serve some serious purrfection! \n\n

Features

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• Brew coffee, tea, and magical specialty drinks for catstomers \n
• Play mini-games tied to each drink recipe \n
• Customize and decorate your caf \n
• Unlock new stories, drinks, and upgrades \n
• Enjoy a relaxing, wholesome art style full of warmth \n

Available Now on Steam

Cats & Cups NextFest Demo Is Live!\n\nHey everyone! \nWere thrilled to announce that Cats & Cups is part of Steam NextFest with its brand-new free demo available now! \n\nRun your very own cat caf, brew drinks, serve your feline customers, and enjoy cozy chaos as you try to keep every cat happy (and every cup full).\n\n Whats in the Demo\n\nHeres a sneak peek at what you can play during NextFest:\n\n Brew a variety of drinks for unique cat personalities \n Meet colorful customers like the Dog Thief and other familiar faces \n Customize your caf with furniture and dcor \n Manage time, orders, and cat moods as things get busier \n Unlock new recipes and story moments \n Enjoy cozy visuals, a relaxing soundtrack, and plenty of cat puns \n\nThis demo gives you a first look at the daily life behind the counter, and a taste of whats to come in the full release.\n\n What We Like from You\n\nYour feedback during NextFest is super important! After playing the demo, let us know:\n\n Which moments made you smile \n Any tricky or confusing gameplay bits \n Favorite cats (and least favorite catstomers) \n Drink or dcor ideas for future updates \n Any bugs, balance issues, or funny glitches you noticed \n\nYou can share feedback on our Steam discussion page or through our Discord (link in bio). We read every comment!\n\n Whats Next\n\n Well be improving and patching the demo during NextFest \n Expect new drinks, decorations, and cats in upcoming updates \n Full release is planned for Q4 2025 on Steam \n If you enjoyed your caf time, dont forget to wishlist Cats & Cups to get notified at launch! \n\nThank you for supporting Cats & Cups! We hope this demo gives you a warm (and slightly chaotic) taste of life as a cat barista. \nSee you in the caf, and remember to call the cops on the Dog Thief! \n\nRogue Duck Interactive\n\nhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3521410/Cats__Cups/\n\n \n\n

Check out our other free Next Fest demos!

New Features & Systems\n

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• Bakery Supply & Buy/Unlock system implemented\n
• Day Manager & Machine Shop custom camera position updates\n
• Customer drink, croissant, and order check systems expanded and refined\n
• Tutorial improvements with CupSpawner, tray, and UI warnings\n

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• Fixed coffee grinder & customer issues\n
• Fixed croissant data, drink data, and ingredient localization failsafes\n
• Bakery shop tooltip & target position fixes\n
• Multiple order check & customer pointer bugs resolved\n
• Tutorial bugs and tray/cup position issues fixed\n
• Various small bugfixes for dough, butter, and ingredient shop\n

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• Icon pop-ups and new game warning panel refreshed\n
• Pop-up warnings, UI texts, and tables updated for consistency\n
• Improved customer warning texts & debug console commands\n
• Dragging & hover animations polished\n

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• Bakery shop prices adjusted\n
• Ingredient spawner & translations updated\n
• Fail-safes added for smoother demo stability\n

Your caf just got a little cozier! This update focuses on fixing bugs, polishing mini-games, and making your kitty caf smoother to run. \n\n New & Improved \n- Added Blender machine (unlockable in demo) \n- Upgraded Bakery & Oven animations (mini oven, dough cutting, croissant baking) \n- Milk & Coffee machines now have proper refill systems with warning pop-ups \n- New supply manager system to better track your stock \n- Tutorial updates: skip main tutorial option + smoother progression \n- Tooltip updates for ingredient shop and upgrades \n- Recipe papers improved with clearer glow & customer indicators \n- New SFX: grinder, whipped cream, coins, oven, and more for extra caf vibes \n- Journal drawer & recipe journal UI refinements \n\n Bug Fixes \n- Fixed ingredient & trashcan glitches \n- Resolved blender cup index bug \n- Coffee grinder mini-game bugfixes & animation tweaks \n- Fixed supply popup warnings and start supply issues \n- Espresso machine glow + collider fixes \n- Water & straw machine button collider fixes \n- Fixed cup stacking visuals and tooltip overlaps \n- Several tutorial bugs resolved (glitched steps, TV loops) \n\n Balancing & Quality of Life \n- Drink limit raised: 5 10 per stack \n- Clearer low supply warnings at day end \n- Adjusted cup prices & amounts for smoother early game flow \n- Improved machine upgrade UI & tooltips \n- Camera control tweaks for bakery/shop scenes \n\nThats all for this update thank you for playing and sharing feedback! \nIf you tried the demo earlier, give it another go things should feel smoother and more balanced now. \n\nhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3521410/Cats__Cups/