Greetings, Keepers of Tidehaven!
As we near the end of the Playtest, we’re rolling out a small update packed with fixes and improvements—thanks to your feedback and the remaining items on our list.
What's Fixed?
Bed placement and spawn issues in the Bedroom have been resolved.
Walls no longer change color at random.
That wild wall cabinet in the Bedroom? No more transforming into a medieval Optimus Prime.
Fixed an issue where the item menu opened while painting the floor.
Fixed a decoration bug related to the Wooden Cask item.
Simple Wooden Work Table rotation issue is now working as intended.
Minor placement issues in the Kitchen have been corrected.
The Bartender’s Auto-Buy setting no longer resets after closing the game.
Fixed the placement bug with the Kitchen Shelf item.
Fireplace audio bug is resolved.
The infamous Always-on-Top bug is no more.
The Switch Monitor key is now functional, jump between screens as you please!
What's Updated?
Customization options like columns, wall panels, and floor tiles are now fully integrated into the in-game economy.
Several items can now be used in more room types.
Cooking speed and dish prices have been rebalanced.
Adjusted the price of various items.
A major sound overhaul is in progress—many new effects are now in, with more coming in future patches.
Auto-save frequency has been increased, helping protect your progress during unexpected shutdowns.
What’s Next?
We promised fast-paced improvements and the next wave is a big one:
Beyond the Inn: Starting in the first week of August, you'll step outside and begin shaping your Town, establishing new businesses beyond your inn’s cozy walls.
Horse Breeding: One of our animal-focused features is arriving soon. Build your Stable, raise fine horses, and trade them for serious coin.
Mini Games: Three new activities—Coin Flip, Dice Roll, and a card game called Lower Hand—are being added for players who just have to gamble away their hard-earned gold.
Even more furniture, food & drink, and Warehouse automation for restocking depleted goods are on the way, alongside essential balance updates and polish. A hearty thanks to all ye who joined the Playtest! Your keen eyes and brave bug-slaying have shaped Tidehaven. We raise our mugs to you! Please don't hesitate to join us on our Discord server and ask your questions to our dev team. And remember to add TIDEHAVEN: Ale & Trade to your wishlist! See you in the next post!