Hey Beekeepers! So it's been a pretty hectic week or two since the last post where we announced we'd be adding modding to APICO - since then I've managed to smash out the first pass for the APICO Modding API! This update contains a few fixes and changes (see below), but most importantly it contains the ability to load and run mods you create.
If you're interested, you can view the full API reference over on the wiki here: https://wiki.apico.buzz/wiki/Modding_API If you're interested in getting started with modding you can check out our Getting Started Guide! As the game is not yet released and modding is not available in the demo you will need to apply to become a Mod Creator if you want a devkey to access the full game with the modding update. You can apply below here: https://forms.gle/gaqa4S6jUcoxePrA6 Mods created by Mod Creators will be seen by the game as "official" mods, and will be available to download by the player at any time. You will still be able to make mods without being a Mod Creator, and players will be able to side-load custom mods into the game - although they will be warned of potential security risks if they do so! We can't wait to see what you all come up with!!

Changes

• XP has been removed - "locked" shop items are now based on the amount of bees you've discovered instead
• The XP bar has been replaced with a bee discovery "counter" to be able to see all bee progress
• Added the modding API! See above for info
• Added a modding menu from the home-screen - currently you won't be able to see any mods yet
• Changed the in-game feedback button (top-right) to the Beeta specific feedback form
• Removed the BPS meter in normal mode so you all stop asking me questions about it

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where you could move around the home screen settings menus
• Fixed an issue where yellow carpet had no name in the tooltip
• Fixed an issue where trying to create mead or hand it in at the Noticeboard crashing with a ".spice" error
• Fixed an issue where you couldn't drain honey from the auto-centrifuge even after putting a canister in it
• Fixed missing magazines for Rocky + most tier 4 bees
• Fixed an issue with clicking some notifications crashing the game
• Fixed the map randomly clearing when moving to fullscreen
• Fixed Cargo Boats not staying shown on the map
• Fixed multiple crafting taking way more items than needed