News & Updates

Gameplay
./ Fixed issue where RGB lights would not save after you've unlocked and it quit the game.
./ Fixed the issue where you had to click settings twice when the game was opened for the first time.

Inventory
./ Fixed an issue where the watch was not equipable
./ Fixed an issue where a variety of items were showing the wrong rarity color.

Help Menu
./ Reallighed a variety of different buttons and icons inside the help menu.

Coin box
./ Fixed UI issues with the background when opening a coin box.

Gameplay
./ Fixed the issue where pressing Tab would not close the cellphone and application box.
./ Disabled a variety of different buttons during play sessions
./ Fixed an issue where the Continue button would not take you back to the correct spot of the game.
./ Fixed issue where inventory layout would not disappear after you go back to the gameplay.

Loot Box
./ Fixed issue you could cancel the roll before the roll is finished.

Training Menu
./ Introducing training menu that can be accessed by pressing F1.
Help - F1
Movement - Left Click
Camera Rotation - Right Mouse
Rotate Camera Left - Q
Rotate Camera Right - E
Camera Movement - W, A, S, D
Cellphone - Tab
Inventory - I
Journal - J

Maja
./ Modified Maja’s textures.

Bugs & Optimization
./ Fixed an issue where the dropdown menu would not appear when you click Play.
./ Fixed the color of the “Continue” button if you already have a saved file.
./ Modified “New Game” logic where the game would reset but the player would still have their secrets and upgrades unlocked.
./ Disabled Main Menu during the welcome screen.
./ Deleted various light sources from the studio level.

Gameplay Bugs
./ Fixed an issue where coins would not reset after you start a new game.
./ Fixed an issue where the Inventory application would not open if you clicked on it inside the phone.
./ Fixed an issue where the thought popup would not appear after you finished talking to James.

Gameplay
./ Fixed the issue where the Web3 wallet was disabled after you quit to main menu.

Clock Application
./ Fixed an issue where time would not save after you quit the game.

Thought Application
./ Fixed issue where thoughts would not be saved after you quit the game.
./ Fixed an issue where the solution is properly shown after you quit the game.

General & UI
./ Fixed the color of the upgrade button after you quit the main menu.

Gameplay
./ Upgrades have been disabled during gameplay.
./ Disabled a variety of different main menu buttons during gameplay.
./ Fixed an issue where the characters and upgrades buttons were disabled when you entered the main.
./ Fixed issue where perception check on the picture would roll but nothing would happen afterward.

Clock Application
./ Fixed an issue where time would not update properly after 24 hours.
./ Changed how time works, switched from real local time to in-game time.
./ Fixed an issue where thought would not updated after the threshold has passed.
./ Fixed an issue where the solution would not be unlocked after the threshold has been met.

Thought Application
./ Changed the name of the first thought to “Advanced Vision Theory”
./ Fixed the scroll bar inside the application UI.
./ Realigned various UI elements inside the application.

Loot Box
./ Fixed drop rates inside the coin box.

Preview of Maja's body

Applications
./ Added Clock application, designed to pass in-game time.
./ Added “Thoughts” application. Similar to Disco Elysium, thoughts allow you to unlock various game mechanics and in-game bonuses.
./ Added “Advanced Camera,” thought to the game which allows you to unlock zoom functionality.
./ Added various mechanics to the game where perception check would determine if the player is able to interact with the world around them utilizing Zoom.

General & UI
./ Adjusted how UI looks inside the Inner Voices application.
./ Adjusted how the “close” button looks inside the applications.
./ Changed the color of placeholder buttons from white color to gray.
./ Enabled the ability to turn on DLSS
./ Added border around selected inner voice while inside the application.

Items & Stats
./ Modified various stats with multiple in-game items.
./ Added 8 additional items to the game from Lucy’s NFT collection and 2 quest reward items.
./ Black See-Through Blouse.
./ Black Long Sleeve Robe.
./ Black Long Sleeve Shirt.
./ Black Bodysuit.
./ Black Transparent Straps Bra.
./ Rope Bracelet.
./ Mechanical Watch.
./ Black Garder Belt (Quest).
./ Black Stockings (Quest).

Preview of Maja's face

First look at Maja rendered in Unreal Engine 5

Our custom MetaHuman of Maja is nearly complete. We'll share more details and the first screenshots next week.

Welcome Screen
./ Made various adjustments to the default cameras shown.

Coinbox
./ Added a popup confirmation asking if the player wants to open the coinbox.
./ Adjusted percentage odds for coin drops.

General & UI
./ Fixed the issue where the splash screen would not appear during bootup.
./ Changed how disabled features appear in the main menu; removed border and background.
./ Fixed the issue where clicking the escape button during gameplay and then the home button would take the player to the welcome screen instead of the main menu.

Gameplay
./ Fixed issues where Perception would not roll on the secrets.
./ Fixed an issue where Maja would not teleport properly into the upgrade level.
./ Fixed an issue where inner voices would not appear correctly in the application.

General & UI
./ Corrected alignment of the white line that separated drop-down menu from the main menu.

Gameplay
./ Replaced various cameras inside the welcome screen.
./ Fixed error where cameras would not rotate if quitting the game.
./ Added loading animation to the welcome screen to let players know the level is loading.

Journal Application
./ Adjusted alignment on various sections of the journal.
./ Added more space between various sections of the journal.
./ Deleted a border around the selected quest.
./ Active quests are now shown in a brighter color, and inactive quests are slightly faded.

Coinbox
./ Adjusted the drop rate of coins inside the coin box.
./ Changed the mechanic and animation of how the coin box is opened.
./ Modified UI of the box inside the application box.
./ Added blurred effect during opening animation.

Welcome Screen
The idea behind adding this feature is to show players what a fully furnished studio looks like. Studio upgrades are a key component of playing Maja protagonist and we want to ensure that players know what the end goal of the studio looks like.

./ Introduced a welcome screen with a "press any button to continue" prompt to show the player a fully furnished studio.
./ Added six different cameras to the welcome screen to display every room.
./ Added an additional line in the main menu to better separate the top menu from the bottom drop-down menu.

Coinbox
The Coinbox is designed to allow players to continuously earn coins for studio upgrades. It offers unlimited attempts and can drop various amounts of coins. In a speedrun scenario for one protagonist, RNG will be crucial for players trying to quickly acquire a mandatory studio upgrade.

./ Added ability to open Coinbox inside the bag application.

General & UI
./ Modified company splash screen logo before the game starts.
./ Added an option to enable HDR.

Gameplay
./ Added an animation to indicate when a secret has been unlocked.
./ Removed various objects around the studio.

Journal Application
./ Added the ability to open a journal and track current quests and assignments.
./ Added placeholder buttons for Tasks and Checks.
./ Added placeholder buttons for Active and Finished Tasks.
./ Added the ability to view how many checks have been passed based on individual voice.
./ Added the "Talk to James" quest as a test quest.

Gameplay
./ Updated the escape button functionality so it no longer prompts to quit the game; now requires a direct click to exit.
./ Implemented a confirmation popup when players choose to return to the main menu during gameplay.
./ Resolved the perception check issue that repeated upon returning to an area.
./ Added a glow effect to objects after a successful perception check to indicate unlocking.
./ Disabled additional buttons in the main menu when players access inventory during gameplay.

Inventory
./ Fixed UI overlap between cellphone and inventory interfaces.
./ Resolved an issue where Maja could move around the level during an inspection.

Upgrades
./ Enabled shortcut key ("U" on keyboard) to access the upgrade menu.
./ Fixed issues with upgrades not saving after game exit.
./ Corrected display of upgrades to show the correct status after purchase.

Gameplay
./ Fixed issue with transition animation when a player is inside inventory going into upgrade level.
./ Fixed an issue where the camera would not reset to the default location when you click on the house icon while “Ceiling Upgrade” is selected.
./ Changed how the upgrade mechanic works, now instead of double-clicking on the selected upgrade, the player needs to select the upgrade and lick a separate button.
./ Added border around selected upgrade
./ Fixed the issue where the upgrade UI would not disappear when the player started a new game.
./ Fixed overlap issue during upgrade level when player clicked on the level settings.

General Changes
./ Disabled various main menu buttons during the Play session.
./ Added functionality to close settings by clicking anywhere on the screen
./ Fixed an issue where the incorrect skill level of Booksmart would show up when you open the Inner Voices application.
./ Maja now has the correct default clothing items
./ Fixed issue where the preview box of the item would not update when item is removed from the character.
./ Made modifications to item inspect, items now look larger.

Extremely massive update this time around introducing the Studio Upgrade feature.

Mechanics
As you progress through the game, you will unlock coins that can be used to upgrade six different rooms in your studio. Each upgrade will provide various bonuses to your inner voices, making it easier to pass both passive and active skill checks.

Upgrades
./ Brand new core feature of upgrading your studio has been introduced.
./ Each upgrade has 10 possible levels.
./ Each level has 10 different upgrades.
./ Left-hand side will show possible upgrades and current level.
./ Right-hand side will show current level stats and next level stats.
./ In the future, each upgrade will provide additional stats toward your Inner Voices.
./ Studio Upgrade room has been added with 19 different upgrade options.
./ Audience Upgrade room has been added with 15 different upgrade options.
./ Dressing Room Upgrade has been added with 9 different upgrade options.
./ Hallway Upgrade room has been added with 12 different upgrade options.
./ Production Upgrade room has been added with 15 different upgrade options.
./ Photos Upgrade room has been added with 4 different upgrade options.
./ Total number of possible upgrades among all rooms: 74.

Lots of small things got fixed, see the notes below.

Gameplay
./ Completely reworked the active skill check system inside the chat box.
./ Disabled the ability to use zoom when the application box is open.
./ Increased the size of objects in the Images, Videos, and Secrets applications.
./ Added the ability to scroll between different pages within the Images, Videos, and Secrets applications.
./ Added functionality to go to the next image, video, or secret when an object is magnified.
./ Updated the skill check border during NPC chats.
./ Fixed the red active checks; the red border now appears correctly.
./ All Inner Voices now have descriptions inside the application.

General Changes
./ All objects in the Images, Videos, and Secrets applications are now locked by default and display a padlock icon.
./ Moved the cell phone UI closer to the center of the screen.
./ Fixed an issue where unlocked secrets were not saved when the game was saved.

Animations
./ Updated animations for navigating between different applications.
./ Updated animations for passive skill checks.
./ Updated the animation for clicking the close button inside the application box.
./ Updated the dice roll animation for active skill checks.

Sneak peak at the next set of custom assets

Large patch notes this time around with lots of small things getting improved.

Gameplay
./ Fixed the issue when you click the "escape" button during the gameplay and it would ask you to quit the game rather than show you the menu.
./ Fixed the issue where items would not be visible in the inventory when you start a new game.
./ Fixed the issue where the cellphone system would not disappear if you clicked the "Escape" button.
./ Fixed the issue where the cellphone system would not stretch correctly in 3440x1440 resolution.
./ Fixed the issue where the cellphone background would not stretch properly to the bezel of the phone.
./ Improved transition animation during gameplay when the user presses "I" to go to the inventory.

General Changes
./ Cathouse Club logo in the splash screen has been changed to a new one.
./ Fixed the issue where the splash screen was not rendering properly.
./ Adjusted text and font size in the splash screen.
./ Added the current build version of the game to the bottom right corner.
./ Fixed issues where cellphones would not disappear during NPC conversation if it was opened prior.


Inventory
./ Fixed the issue where the inventory button would take you directly to inventory rather than showing a drop-down menu for inventory.
./ Fixed the issue where the locked NFT items would not show in the inventory at all.
./ Fixed the issue where the inventory sub-menu would overlap the inventory UI.

The official soundtrack for the Maja character has been released on YouTube

Another massive update with lots of new exciting features.

General
./ Added powered by UE5 splash screen.
./ Added Cathouse Club splash screen.
./ Added build version to the bottom right corner.
./ Clicking on the settings menu again will make the settings menu disappear.

Main Menu
./ Time progression and date have been added to the upper right corner of the main menu

Inventory
./ Dropdown menu has been added for the inventory: items, Furniture, Dice, Animations, and Portraits.
./ Items will take the user to the inventory level.
./ Furniture will show additional skins for your furniture items (placeholder).
./ Dice will allow players to choose different D20 dice skins (placeholder).
./ Animations will allow users to pick different main menu animations (placeholder).
./ Portraits will allow users to choose different portraits for Maja as they unlock them (placeholder).

Cellphone UI
./ Added a cellphone UI system where users will be able to use different applications.
./ Cellphone can be accessed by pressing the "Tab" button.
./ Cellphone home screen is now showing ingame time and day of the week.
./ Tablet UI has been added to show more information from various applications.

Applications
./ Added a variety of different applications to the cellphone UI: Inner Voices, Inventory, and Secrets.
./ Added placeholders for the following apps: Barber, Jet, Chauffeur, Settings, Thoughts, and Camera.
./ Inner Voices has its own application now and shows users their current level for each voice.
./ Secrets application will show users different unlockable images.
./ Ability to go between different pages inside the applications.

Gameplay
./ Passive skill check for perception has been added.
./ Objects are highlighted after the passive Perception check is passed.

Chatbox
./ Skill check border has been added to the NPC UI.
./ Dice roll has been relocated to the skill check box.
./ Animation has been added to the skill checks.
./ Critical Pass, Critical Failure, Pass, and Failure have its own animation.
./ Character portrait placeholders have been added to the chat box.

General Changes
./ Default clothing items have been added, and Maja no longer naked.
./ Background for the "Play" drop menu has been fixed to reflect the correct color.

Inventory
./ Fixed the item count in the bottom left corner to reflect the correct amount of items.
./ Fixed an issue where empty space was shown between inventory items.
./ Fixed overlapping issue with level settings inside inventory level.
./ Fixed how item thumbnails look inside the inventory level.

Hello team, web3 integration is finally here!

Web3 Integration
./ You can now sign in with MetaMask on Android or iOS.
./ Coinbase wallet works on Android.

Inventory
./ Imported various bras from Lucy's project.
./ Lucy's items are not locked unless you have an NFT that has a specific trait to unlock the bra.
./ NFT counter at the bottom is now functional.

NPC Chat Box
./ Fixed issues with scrolling text on lower resolution settings.
./ Fixed issues with text cut off on lower resolution settings.
./ Fixed the issue where you can't exit the box if you click the "Continue" button too fast.
./ Fixed the issue where white check borders would not appear.

Dice Roll
./ Fixed issue with dice animation.

Inventory
./ Imported version 4 of Maja MetaHuman.
./ Added additional light above the character.

Save & Load
./ Fixed issue where the load save file menu would not disappear after the game finished loading.
./ Changed closed button graphic from square to x.
./ Reduced opacity of the window.

NPC Chat Box
./ Fixed issues where text would not scale properly inside the box.
./ Fixed the issue where the portrait border would appear under the portrait image.
./ Fixed an issue where text would not scroll down after choosing an answer.
./ Added border around red/white checks.
./ Fixed issue where if you click the "Continue" button too fast it would lock you out.
./ Fixed an issue where the text size of Inner Voices and Characters would not match.

Dice Roll
./ Fixed an issue where math was not correct during the dice roll.
./ Fixed issue where bonus modifier from the skill applies to the roll.
./ Fixed an issue where rolling "1" would not auto lose.
./ Fixed an issue where rolling "20" would not auto win.

General & Main Menu
./ Continue button has been fixed where the latest files are loaded (quick/regular save).
./ Main menu music volume has been reduced by 50%.
./ Fixed overlapping issue where during the loading screen main menu items would appear.
./ Fixed issues where the dropdown menu under characters would not appear.
./ Fixed the issue where drop down menu would not appear when you click Play.
./ Quit button now asks for confirmation before the game quits.

Inventory
./ Fixed an issue where the user was able to move during inventory level.
./ Fixed an issue where the camera was not rotating properly.

Gameplay
./ Reduced volume and increased radius of music in the production studio.
./ Moved James to a different location (green screen location).
./ Fixed issues where the user couldn't get back into gameplay after switching to inventory.

Another week another update, much smaller this time but nonetheless necessary additions. Another patch note is upcoming Tuesday.

Camera
./ Ability to move your camera with "WASD" during gameplay.
./ Ability to rotate the camera with "Q" and "E" during gameplay.

Main Menu
./ Continue button has been added to load the latest save file.
./ During Load/Save, the background for the saves has been added to easily identify the chosen save.

We are finalizing everything and the soundtrack should be available on sound cloud soon. Stay tuned.

It's been a while since our last game update where we introduced several new features. Today, we're thrilled to announce an even larger update. We're nearing the trailer reveal and the release of the first gameplay screenshots.

Moving forward, our goal is to roll out substantial updates every two weeks, as long as our finances permit.

MetaHuman
./ The 5th edition of Maja has been finalized and added to the build.
./ Default clothing options have been included for Maja.

Web3 Authentication
./ Logging in with your MetaMask wallet is now possible.
./ CoinBase Wallet integration has been implemented but is only functional on Android devices.
./ Option to disconnect your wallet has been added.
./ NFT preview page is now available.

General
./ Save and load game functionality has been added.
./ Quick save/load feature has been implemented.
./ Main menu music (by DJ GraninBeatz) has been added to each in-game level.

Gameplay
./ DnD-style dice roll system has been introduced.
./ D20 dice functionality has been integrated.
./ Passive and active skill check systems have been implemented.

NPC Chat
./ Ability to chat with NPC has been implemented
./ UI system to chat with NPC has been added
./ Red active skill checks have been added (only one roll per game)
./ White active skill checks have been added (multiple rolls)
./ Inner Voice system has been implemented
./ Inner Voices will have a portrait box
./ Character portraits have been added

New Level
./ Lucy's level has been added, accessible only with Lucy's NFT.
./ Exploration feature and walking capability have been added (environment is stock).
./ Custom soundtrack has been included.

UI
./ Inventory now shows you how many items you've unlocked with your NFT
./ Inventory now shows how many total NFTs are in your web3 wallet
./ Test "Locked" item has been added to the game, unlocked only if you have the correct trait for Lucy

Bugs
./ Fixed inventory UI overlap on a character model inside the "inventory" screen
./ Fiex rotation speed of the character model

We've had a busy week with lots of new developments as we approach the end of Q1 2024.

Tomorrow, we'll be releasing our largest update yet, bringing numerous changes and new integrations to the latest build.

The customized version of Maja MetaHuman is nearing completion and is currently undergoing internal testing. We aim to unveil her appearance sometime this month.

./ A Space Buns hairstyle has been crafted
./ The character's face has undergone a complete overhaul to closely resemble the envisioned design
./ Custom body modifications have been incorporated
./ 3D nipples have been added with its own meshes
./ Pubic hair as well as a few other modifications have been done to make Maja look more anatomically correct

Credit: Fireblade185
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General & UI
./ Updated color scheme in various options inside inventory level.

Inventory
./ Updated color scheme in various spots inside the inventory.
./ Added the number of items that the user holds.
./ Fixed issues where clicking "I" would not take you to the Inventory during "Play".
./ Ability to equip various items (finally it's here).
./ Added ability to inspect items where the High Poly version of the item will be displayed.
./ Added ability to rotate items during inspection.
./ Added ability to right click on the item and show "Open" or "Equip"

Inner Voices icon system is getting completely revamped

./ Sample of Booksmart and Logic skill

After conducting internal testing, we've gathered feedback and implemented our initial significant patch.

General & UI
./ Fixed widescreen resolution where 3440x1440 had black boxes on the side.
./ Fixed Main Menu camera where it would not reset after clicking Home.
./ Fixed the issue where the settings menu would overlap the inventory screen.
./ Adjusted angles for all camera angles to better fit different screen resolutions.
./ Fixed issue where upper left corner settings would not align properly in the Minimalist UI.
./ Fixed issue where Main Menu settings would not save if you quit the game.
./ Changed the color of the loading animation.

Inventory
./ Added additional light to the dressing room so the character model is visible.
./ Added ability to rotate characters inside inventory.
./ Fixed an issue where you could run around during inventory level.
./ Added item rarity name to the item preview icon (common, uncommon, rare, etc).
./ Added custom colors for each rarity type of the item.
./ Equipped items now add the correct stat amount.
./ Added custom color codes for each Inner Voices (4 total)
./ Total skill points now reflected under each Inner Voice category
./ Updated how the item preview looks when the user is hovering the mouse over the item.

Maja Level
./ Fixed issue where objects were poking through TV screen
./ Added the ability to go back to the main menu during "Play" (no more alt f4)
./ Changed default spawn location for Maja dor "Play" session.

We are partnering with another studio that works with custom assets and Unreal Engine. Samples of

./ Sample of Maja's shirt from the video shoot.

The final iteration of Maja's personalized MetaHuman is now finished, and updates on its progress will be made available in early March.

It's been a while since the last update, but the latest build now includes a variety of new features.

Gameplay
./ Added "play" button, ability move inside the level in third person top down view
./ Level settings menu got revamped
./ More cameras have been added to the level settings menu
./ Inner voices tab has been added to the inventory
./ Item stats preview has been added
./ Ability to change studio TV background
./ Additional items now are now wearable (Earrings, Stockings)

UI
./ Updated color scheme for various UI elements
./ Added ability to mute main menu music (placeholder)

Custom Items

We're thrilled to announce the initiation of the development process for a custom item associated with Cathouse Club Universe. The upcoming creation is set to embody the iconic essence of Lucy, featuring her renowned necklace, known as the 'Heritage of the Bloom'.

As we bid farewell to 2023, it stands as an exceptional year, and it's delightful to reveal that Maja emerged as the fan-favorite character. Securing the top spot with an impressive 49% overall viewership, Maja truly captivated the hearts of our audience, making 2023 a memorable year for all Maja enthusiasts!