Update: The crafting panel doesn't close when crafting an item
Update: Can fertilize the soil that has been watered
Update: Better textures for Bamboo House.
Various bug fixes include better colliders, soil glitches when changing scenes, Steam achievement (top of the mountain), and issues with moving items in the inventory with the mouse in some scenes.
Update including: * You can now fertilize the plants with the Poo items * If you carry a torch, a small halo will surround you during the night * Days are a bit longer * Some characters have a new name!
Updates including: * Clearer quests panel * can now split the items * drop/build set to d-pad down * animals can't be moved so easily * Punky only gives plants as a reward for recycling
Bug fixes include: * Golden flower respawn fix * bug preventing from using specific actions * some Steam achievements couldn't unlock * some cards didn't unlock * colliders issues * "multiple selector" hat issue * bug preventing from picking up totems from Storage * bug showing the hoe animation on hard floors
Aka Original Soundtrack, Now Available!
Hello everyone, it's Cosmo Gatto, the developer of Aka.
We are busily working on improving and fixing the game!
In the meanwhile, we have a quick good new for our players! Aka Original Soundtrack is now available!
Hope everyone enjoy and likes our delicately created original soundtrack!
Thank you, The Aka team.
Aka Patch Notes, December 24, 2022
Hello, Cosmo Gatto here! Let’s continue to improve Aka, here are the updates:
[Updates]
BugFix: Wheat destroys itself when fully grown. BugFix: Prevents multiplicating baby dragons. BugFix: Ari wouldn’t recognize the shelter if another one what built before. BugFix: Totems would collapse when stacked. BugFix: Some seeds/items wouldn’t respawn if the player leaves the area. BugFix: Errors while watching the clouds. BugFix: Couldn't regrow plants on the soil where grass has been previously cut. BugFix: The dog would teleport out of the cage without being freed. BugFix: Aka wouldn't always sit facing the right angle.
Update: Improved dialogue to avoid some cards being impossible to get if the player chose the “wrong” dialogue path. Update: Improved Futon and dog bed. Update: Visual upgrade for the pause menu.
Aka Patch Notes, December 21, 2022
Hello everyone, it's Cosmo Gattom, the developer of Aka.
After the official release of Aka, many of our players have provided valuable feedback. We have checked many of them and will continue to do so until we have read all of them. Based on the feedback we have received, we have prepared an update that aims to improve the overall gameplay experience of Aka.
In this update, we specifically tried to improve inventory management, controls for certain actions, and bugs. These issues were included in many of your feedback which we labeled as high-priority issues. Hope this update manages to improve your experience playing Aka.
Please find the detailed patch notes below.
[Updates]
Improved loading time
We improved the overall loading time.
This will reduce loading speeds and also the issue that the game would not load from the loading screen.
A new feature, ‘Teleport'
As a Quality of Life improvement and to address the issues in which the main character could get stuck in certain situations, we have added a 'Teleport' feature that will teleport Aka to his house.
Improvements to the inventory management and UI
We have improved the inventory's UI and the controls for managing the inventory.
Improved controls (Mouse)
Fixed the issue of not being able to interact with certain features.
Pressing 'Yes' with the left mouse button (LMB)
Quest progression issues
Changed the quest dialogues for some NPCs.
ex) Gudrun, Ai, Lenno etc.
VFX issues
Fixed the issue related to some objects disappearing and not being displayed properly.
Changed the names of some NPCs.
Added names for the NPCs that previously did not have names
Plus, other minor/unintended issues that could interrupt the player's gameplay experience have been fixed.
Once again, we thank everyone who has played Aka from the bottom of our hearts. We promise that we will continue to improve our game, Aka. Additional feedback and suggestions will always be welcomed and appreciated!
First of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has played Aka on its official release. We have received many feedback from our players and every single one of them has been read and will be checked in the future as well.
Many of the opinions included uncomfortable controls, the UI/UX, and the lack of instructions regarding the game systems. There was also other feedback related to the game's current state. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience our game might have caused and promise all will be checked and improved in the upcoming patches.
Before the updates arrive, we would like to provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions or inquiries, please feel free to share them with us. All of the questions, opinions, suggestions, and feedback will be welcomed and appreciated at any time.
[FAQ]
Q: The trailer showed other islands, how can I go explore them?
A: On Pine Tree Island, which is the very first island Aka arrives on. You will be able to find the very boat Aka used to travel to this island. It is located at the docks. Previously, players had to complete a quest to use the boat, but on latest patch, we have removed this specific quest. Now explore the other islands right away!
Q: Oh no! I think I'm stuck!
A: If you have encountered this issue during your gameplay, we deeply apologize for the inconvenience you may have experienced. Please share these issues and we will try to fix them as soon as possible. As a temporary remedy, please reload your latest save file if Aka gets stuck during your gameplay. Other methods to fix this issue are being reviewed such as a teleport feature to the nearest town other suggestions will be always welcome if it is to improve our game!
Q: The controls feel uncomfortable while using items and tools, managing the inventory, and also traveling through narrow areas!
A: Improving the controls is one of our highest priorities. Much of the feedback was related to the controls and we plan to improve them no matter how long it takes! We are also reviewing plans to improve the HUD, UI, and Menus, also with additional features to change the camera angle.
Q: Inventory management is such a hassle!
A: Among our other highest priorities, improving inventory management is also included. This is in regards to both users playing with the Mouse & Keyboard and users playing with the Controller. We promise to improve this issue as soon as possible.
Q: The translations are awkward and some seem to be untranslated.
A: Translations are another priority we are focusing on improving in the coming days. This also includes the fonts, we plan to change them to match more with the game's cute aesthetics. Some of the untranslated texts were rewards to our backers. We intended to preserve their original creations inside the game.
Q: Are the tutorials all that we have for instructions? I feel lost upon arriving at the first island!!
A: We are currently planning to add more guides and instructions for the early game. Those instructions will provide additional information to the players.
Q: I can't find the items to complete the quest!
A: Aka has multiple quests that require players to find an item. The majority of those items are hidden or require the player to gather them. We have received many suggestions that the items may be too hard to obtain. Therefore we are planning to lower the difficulty of such quest items in the upcoming patches.
Q: I can't find more traps on Pine Tree Island, where can I find more?
A: Try looking for them in the hidden caves of Pine Tree Island, or explore other islands!
Q: The card game makes no sense!
A: We are planning to include a tutorial for the card minigame!
[Known Issues]
We are deeply concerned about the current situation and would like to express our sincere apologies for not being able to offer you a more pleasant gaming experience.
Not responding to LMB when clicking ‘Yes’
The button ‘Yes’ may not respond to the player’s interaction from time to time. In that case, please follow the solutions below. Enter the ‘F’ key on the keyboard Disconnect the controller and restart the game Close the game and restart Aka
Inventory Issue
When the player tries to pick a new item or interact with other inventory such as a chest while the backpack is full, an unexpected error regarding the items may occur. This can be avoided by having at least one empty slot in the backpack.
An issue of quest not being able to proceed
Right after the interaction with the NPC, if the player manually saves the game before the quest notification, the quest may not be processed properly. Please leave it to the autosave in this case. After the loading screen, the autosave sign will show up on the low right corner of the screen.
An escaped Shiba Inu
On Bamboo Island, there is a quest to free Shiba Inu. In some cases though, the dog may already have escaped the fence. While the script may not match the screen and will look awkward, the quest itself has no problem in continuing it.
[Known Issues for Nintendo Switch]
Additional to the issues above, there are a couple more issues found on Nintendo Switch.
An issue of Aka’s posture being stuck in animation of opening the backpack
Occasionally when Aka opens the inventory and interacts with certain items, Aka’s animation of opening the backpack will remain even after closing the inventory. Once the loading screen pops up, Aka will return to normal itself, but this motion bug can happen again. We’re currently looking into this bug and will be fixed in the next patch.
An issue of the torch not being crafted.
Despite all the ingredients required, the game prevents the player from crafting the torch. It can be crafted when Aka goes on top of the campfire, but for the sake of our player’s quality of life, this will also be must-fixed for the players in the next patch.
An issue of not being able to place the furniture and interior items
Some items such as a chest, table, fence, etc may not be arranged as the player wants. When it comes to the chest specifically, it may interfere with the gameplay. We give you our word that it’ll be fixed right away.
An issue of frame drop and drops in the performance
Currently when Aka is played on Switch for a long duration, you may see drops in both the frame rate and the performance in certain situations. We’re working hard to optimize this and expect to have better performance after the patch.
Once again we thank everyone who has tried out Aka from the bottom of our hearts, and we promise to improve our game based on the feedback and suggestions of our players.
As mentioned in our previous announcement, Aka has finally washed up!
Many fans have already tried the demo for Aka, but it could also be the first time for many others. Through this announcement, we would like to introduce some of the content you will be able to experience in the official release version of Aka, along with a couple of bugs to keep an eye out for!
[New Contents]
New Islands have been added - Maple Island, Palm Island, and Bamboo Island
Continue your journey beyond Pine Tree Island! Explore completely new islands which all have their unique aesthetics!
New locations added - Village
For the players that have played our demo, you might have wondered why there is a train next to Aka's house. In the official release version, players will be able to take this train to visit the village! Follow Aka and meet new friends in the village!
[Known Issues]
Aka's war has come to an end but our war with game bugs has not been won yet. We plan to fix all the bugs that may interrupt your gameplay. However, if we were to accomplish this, bug reports and feedback would be vital! So please feel free to report them, it will be welcomed anytime! Now let's go over the known issues.
Sometimes Aka will not respond to the player's "Left Mouse Button". This becomes an issue when the player tries to interact with the game. ex) Trying to press the "Yes" UI to complete a quest. Now now, don't panic, Aka may sometimes have other opinions 😂🤣 Here's how to solve it!
You can use the "F" key on the keyboard to interact with the game
If you had a controller plugged in, disconnect the controller and try restarting the game
Close the game and restart the game
Aka's backpack can sometimes be mysterious... If the backpack's inventory is full it could cause some unexpected issues with item interactions. This can be avoided by leave a few empty slot in your backpack!
On your adventures with Aka, you'll get to meet many new friends! However, sometimes your new friends might be having too much fun while talking with Aka. Manual saving the game while talking to an NPC could cause an error that could interrupt the game's progression. So just keep this in mind and trust the Auto Save feature!
On Bamboo Island, there is a Shiba Inu who requires our help! But sometimes that doggo can be too smart, and he may be taking a walk already.
[Known Issues for the Nintendo Switch]
Apart from the issues mentioned above, there are a couple more issues found on the Nintendo Switch. Don't worry, we've already identified these issues, and we are pending reviews before we can release it publically!
Sometimes Aka may become too fond of certain items in his backpack. Interacting with certain items in the backpack and then closing it, may cause Aka to walk in the animation above. It is a cute visual bug indeed, Aka will come back to his senses when he moves to a new location!
Aka used to be a brave warrior but that doesn't mean his not afraid of the dark! You'll need to craft a torchlight, but the torchlight can be crafted inside a campfire! (Like literally on top of the flames)
You can craft pieces of furniture and interior items but you may not be able to place some of them! We plan to fix this in the coming days so you can decorate just however you like!
There are a few more minor bugs we have acknowledged and we promise to fix them soon!
We were able to complete our development of Aka due to the patience and support many of our fans have shown. Hope you enjoy your time with Aka finding your happiness and discovering the beautiful and peaceful islands!
Stay tuned for the latest news for Aka on Twitter and our official Discord Channel!
Fixed bugs where you could: * go through the rocks of Palm island * some ghost are appearing during the day * improved mouse controls * Inventory is improved (scrolling issue, stacking issues) * other various minor fixes
[Giveaway] Aka Launch Promotion
Hello Everyone!
As we previously announced, the Aka will officially be launched on December 15th, 2022. And to celebrate this special event, we’ve decided to run a giveaway to promote it! Please join us and recommend Aka to your friends!
[How to Participate] 1. Copy the link below (Aka Official Release Date Announcement) Link : https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1591450/view/3396304247804527955
2. Share the link on social media websites, game communities or any other online platforms and add a comment like “Aka Official Launch Date: December 15th”.
3. Leave a comment on this post with the words “[Giveaway Participation]” and the link of your post included.
[Deadline & Prize] 1. Deadline: December 14th (Korea Standard Time) 2. Giveaway Prize: 10 random participants will be rewarded with Aka's official release Steam key. 3. Announcement of Winners: Winners will be announced on December 22nd in a Steam Community Post.
