Hello, café managers! ☕🐾
The PurrPlate demo has just been updated to the latest version!This update brings greater stability, fixes a number of key issues, and adds new features including the Mad Cat tutorial, new mission system, and several player-requested improvements.
We warmly invite you to download the new build and continue sharing your café stories with us in the community!
Bug Fixes
This update focuses on resolving several major issues affecting gameplay:
· Fixed a bug where a single staff member could occupy two double-seated positions.
· Fixed an issue where using the scroll wheel in the scene editor caused unwanted zooming.
· Fixed an error where staff stats could overflow and display negative values (especially movement speed).
· Fixed an issue where the easter-egg character Mad Cat could not trigger dialogue.
· Optimized cat pathfinding — cats will now automatically adjust their routes when blocked, completely resolving the stuck issue.
· Fixed an issue where grass in the back area of the scene could not be removed.
· Fixed a bug in the construction interface where pressing ESC could cause UI layering errors or prevent building (this can only occur under extremely rapid repeated inputs).
· Fixed an issue where restarting expeditions could cause duplicated exploration sites.
· Fixed the pause function so it now properly pauses gameplay and closes the staff and exploration UIs.
· Fixed incorrect worker placement on the watchtower (cats now stand on the tower as intended).
· Fixed animation errors and freezes in weather effects.
· Fixed occasional issues where certain buildings could not be constructed.
· Fixed an overlapping UI issue when switching between windows.
· Fixed a rare bug where special character recruitment generated empty objects.
Quality-of-Life Improvements Based on Player Feedback
Thank you all for your valuable feedback! We’ve added several small yet useful updates to make café management smoother:
· Added character skill descriptions to the Management page.
· Added staff details to the Staff Management section of buildings.
· Employee list now shows each staff member’s current position.
· Added staff skill info to the Expedition interface.
· Added hotkey prompts for adjusting game speed.
· New missions now automatically focus the main screen for better visibility.
New Features & System Changes
Mad Cat Arrives! A New “Soft Tutorial” Begins
· Added a new tutorial sequence led by the easter-egg character Mad Cat.
· Mad Cat will now proactively start conversations to introduce features and missions.
· Added the Mad Cat Telephone Booth, allowing players to talk directly with Mad Cat and trigger random tasks.
· Reworked the dialogue and mission structure — each level and mode now features unique conversations and objectives to enhance immersion.
Farm Interaction Update
· Farms can now auto-plant crops even without assigned cats (harvests still need to be done manually).
· When cats are assigned to a farm, crops will now auto-harvest upon maturity and trigger a UI notification.
UI Updates
· Added social media and community hyperlinks to the demo’s main menu for quick access.
· Added an in-game Notice Board for future news and thank-you letters.
Thank You!
A heartfelt thank-you to every café manager supporting PurrPlate!
Your feedback and encouragement mean the world to us ❤️
Please continue sharing your discoveries and adorable cat moments in the comments!
Let’s keep building and caring for this cozy, bustling little café together ☕🐾
— The PurrPlate Dev Team