Bug Fixes
- Downgraded Oculus Spatializer plugin to 1.36 to fix SteamVR spatializer bug.
- Various other bug fixes and performance improvements.
Beast Pets
Patch Notes for v0.56.1
Bug Fixes
Bug: Oculus VR loading zone displaying in headset (fixed)
So there is a bug with SteamVR and Oculus where sometimes Beast Pets will show up properly in the desktop view but inside the headset things are stuck in the Oculus loading zone (white grid). This is a rather annoying bug since it doesn't throw an error but there is a work around.
To switch back to Beast Pets, press the Oculus button (on the right controller by default) to bring up the Oculus interface and then select the Beast Pets app (or possibly just Unity app) that is currently playing, then just press the Oculus button again to hide it and things should be working normally.
Patch Notes for v0.56.0
Shake, shake, shake!
We finally took the time to teach our dragons how physics works and though they still ignore that whole gravity thing using “magic,” everything else is 10x better! We’ve also trained them to let you grab their front paws, belly and backside so you can give them belly rubs and chin scratches. Thanks to your feedback for a simpler mode and environment focused on the dragons, we’ve added Petting mode and Peaceful Park! Petting mode has fewer controls and distractions than other modes while Peaceful Park is a smaller and more relaxed version of Beast Park. Please send us feedback and clips of petting the dragons!
Food
- There are now fewer Bland Berries on all bushes and their positions are randomized.
- Fixed haptics on Bland Berries.
- Fixed a bug where Spiny Squash fruits would fall out after opening.
- Dragons can now eat Bland Berries directly from the bush (though they still prefer you pick them).
- Beast Biscuits are a new yummy treat for dragons that can be eaten with a single bite.
Dragons
- The dragons’ contortionist days are now behind them thanks to their joints stiffening up.
- It’s now possible to grab dragons by their front paws, belly and butt.
- Dragons no longer move around unpredictably after being bumped hard.
- Petting the dragons while they’re flying is more natural now.
- It’s now possible to give belly rubs to the dragons if you hold them on their backs.
- You can shake the
- It’s currently harder to throw the dragons far but this will definitely be fixed soon.
- Dragons are now slightly better at teleporting.
- Dragons are now slightly less obsessed with food and take longer to chew it too.
- Dragons now have to work a little bit to lift objects.
- Dragons now drop the uneaten half of fruit when they eat a bite.
Peaceful Park
- Peaceful Park is a new, smaller and more cozy version of Beast Park.
Items
- Added Beast Biscuits to the non-dominant pocket instead of a throwing ball for Petting and Free Play modes.
Petting Mode
- Petting mode is a new simplified experience that is recommended for new or younger players.
- Petting mode only has the Pink Sparker and Blue Teleporter equipped with the Sparkler selected on the dominant hand and the Teleporter selected on the non-dominant hand.
- Petting mode has fewer items and food than Free Play mode so it’s less cluttered.
- Petting mode starts the player off next to Tabby which has a rotating display of instructions and activity suggestions.
- Petting mode has been added to Beast Park and Peaceful Park.
Powers
- The Sparkler and Laser will now stay on without pressing down after double clicking the use button.
- The Sparkler can now increase or decrease in intensity by moving up/down on the touchpad or joystick.
- Changed the glow effect for the Sparkler.
- Gems no longer flash after they’re equipped outside of Treasure Hunt mode.
- It’s no longer possible to switch gems on a hand that is grabbing or using a power.
- It’s no longer possible to switch gems by twisting Vive controllers and instructions have been updated accordingly.
- Power icons inside gems and on your hands have been updated.
Magical Tablet (Tabby)
- Added Peaceful Park to locations.
- Added Petting mode to the redesigned mode selection screen.
- Added different quick start options for Commercial users, new Home users and returning Home users.
- Updated all the graphics to make them cleaner and more consistent.
- Tabby now has a consistent appearance in all locations and lightings.
- Added an X overlay to modes that are unavailable.
General
- Added support for Rift S and Vive Cosmos controllers.
- Improved analytics and event tracking.
- Crazy number of bug fixes and performance improvements.
Patch Notes for v0.55.0
Meal time!
We’ve been busy overhauling the food system this past to make feeding the dragons as delightful as possible. Tons of other changes under the hood to allow for more interactivity going forward.
Food
- There are 3 new types of foods in Beast Park: Bland Berries, Pointy Peaches and Spiny Squashes.
- Bland berries - Plentiful but not very satisfying, they grow on low bushes and are orange in color.
- Pointy Peaches - More pointy than a normal peach and more flavorful, they grow on short trees in bunches (try breaking off a whole bunch instead of grabbing them one by one).
- Spiny Squash - These grow on vines and have large spiny shells that need to be cracked open with the orange laser to get to the super delicious bits inside.
- All the foods will splat if they get bumped too hard, try not to make a mess.
- You can take a bite out of food by holding it up to your mouth, but make sure to save some for the dragons.
- All the new foods take 2 bites to eat and show their half-eaten state after one bite.
Dragons
- Dragons get happier when they eat yummy food.
- Dragons are now more food motivated.
- Dragons can become full now and are no longer have bottomless pits for stomachs.
- Dragons become less interested in food once they’re full.
- Dragons can now eat food without picking it up first which means they can eat from your hand.
- Dragons are much less likely to hesitate getting close to small balls and foods.
Beast Park
- Replace the trees in Beast Park with newer versions.
- Retired the block berry vines from Beast Park.
- Added new food and plants to Beast Park.
Mystery
- Set the max number of markers to 10.
- Moved the marker on top of the trees so it’s more visible from the ground.
Foraging
- The dragons are hungry and need to be fed! Help feed all the dragons with food growing nearby!
- Instructions for each type of food appear after teleporting to the nearby marker and disappear once that type of food has been picked up and eaten (by you or a dragon).
- Currently only available in Beast Park.
Magical Tablet (Tabby)
- Tabby is now invisible and untouchable by everything except you.
- Adjusted the pet force field on Tabby to discourage pets from getting too close.
- Improved grabbing and pointing interactions.
- Added new food entries to help section.
- Mode selection now includes Foraging.
- Changed some quick start options to show foraging mode in Beast Park.
General
- It is now possible to teleport with a hand that is also grabbing something.
- Hands point and un-point better when trying to touch a gem with your finger.
- Improved analytics and event tracking.
- Tons of bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Patch Notes for v0.54.0
Pop complete!
More distinct personalities and modes! We’ve noticed some behavior changes in the dragons. It seems one of them has developed a bit of a temper which has shaken up the group social dynamics. They also seem to be more moody but maybe that’s just us. As part of the process of adding new Play Modes, we’ve made existing modes more distinct with clearer goals and objective tracking. We’ll be taking advantage of the mode changes by adding a new mode next update so look forward to that!
Dragons
- The dragons now each have distinct moods that can vary each time they appear.
- One of the dragons has developed a bit of a temper, so try not to make it mad.
- The social dynamic between the dragons seems to have shifted recently.
- Dragons won’t teleport quite as close to you anymore.
Beast Park
- Shifted the reset button for the block tower to the right.
Dragon Den
- Fixed bug where got stuck outside with treasure chests.
Treasure Hunt
- No longer includes hidden markers.
- Objects that appear during the Telekinesis stage for practice disappear at the end of the stage.
- Moved the location of the treasure chest with the ball closer to the center of the room.
- Ends when the last treasure chest is found, followed by optional quick start options with Mystery mode.
Mystery
- Now shows the goal of finding all the markers at the start.
- Shows progress after each marker.
- Shows relevant info for whatever is revealed if it is available. This will be expanded and refined in future updates.
- Ends when the marker is found, followed by optional quick start options with Free Play mode.
Free Play
- Now shows the goal of doing whatever you want at the start.
Magical Tablet (Tabby)
- Improved button pressing reliability by a lot.
- Added more quick start options after completing a play mode.
- Added a play mode icon in the bottom left of quick start options.
- Added little dragons to all location buttons so they’re not as empty.
- Added an under construction image for when an option has not been released yet.
- Appears off to the left of what the player is looking at instead of in front of the thing you’re looking at.
- Added ability to pop up in front of you when you move out of range instead of flying across the room and bumping into things.
- Increased dragon collision resistance.
General
- Fixed teleport position for markers so things like treasure chests stay in the play area.
- Preliminary support for Valve Index “Knuckles” controllers.
- Improved analytics and event tracking.
- More bug fixes and some performance improvements.
Lessons Learned from Building a Dragon-Friendly VR Sandbox
We answer all of these burning (pun intended) questions and more in our behind-the-scenes article on the Oculus Developer Blog: Lessons Learned from Building a Dragon-Friendly VR Sandbox.
Check it out and learn all about how we bring your favorite baby dragons to life in virtual reality!
Patch Notes for v0.53.1 & v0.53.2
- Fixed missing floor edge in Winter Park bug.
- Fixed Dragon Den not switching to Free Play bug.
- Fixed some toys not showing up in Free Play bug.
- Fixed getting stuck on account screen bug.
Patch Notes for v0.53.0
Was that big block of ice mean to you?
Quick Start, new toys, and more reactive dragons! The new Quick Start options will let new players jump in faster and easier. Also added new toys, with more types and variations coming with each update. Last big thing is that the dragons are much more reactive to physical contact so feel free to bump them with something to get their attention.
Toys
- Added 3 different giant rubber balls that are very bouncy and come in 2 sizes each.
- Added large colorful plastic blocks that are slightly bouncy.
- Added large ice blocks that can appear as a stack of medium blocks or single large block.
Dragons
- The dragons are now much more responsive to physical contact with toys.
- Dragons no longer silently catch things in their mouth.
- You can feel when dragons take something directly from your hand.
- Dragons will behave differently around objects they like/dislike.
- Dragons will back away if they’re scared.
- Dragons are no longer quite as loud when they get angry or sad.
Loading Zone
- New Quick Start options to make jumping in and playing with dragons faster and easier.
- Quick Start for Beast Park starts Treasure Hunt with 3 dragons.
- Quick Start for Winter Park starts Treasure Hunt with 3 dragons.
Beast Park
- Destination markers for the giant balls now have a random chance to reveal balls of different types and sizes.
- Destination marker for the big block pile now has a random chance to reveal blocks of different types and sizes.
Winter Park
- Added new destination markers for block stacks that have a random chance to reveal blocks of different sizes.
- Added destination markers for a large ice block that has a random chance to reveal a block of different sizes.
Dragon Den (Under Construction)
- Increased grabbing strength for books and the plushy.
Magical Tablet (Tabby)
- Added an animating pointing hand to teach people to push buttons with their hands.
- Mystery mode is now recommended after completing Treasure Hunt.
- Buttons should be easier to press now.
General
- Improved analytics and event tracking.
- More bug fixes and some performance improvements.
Patch Notes for v0.52.2
Someone is all tuckered out!
Early Access Launch! Lots of new changes starting with with differentiation between home and commercial versions. We’ve also added multiple play modes with more planned along with our third location, Dragon Den! You can also pick how many dragons will join you.
Health & Safety
- Added a 2 second hover to auto-press the Okay button in addition to pulling the trigger.
- Increased volume of ambient sound.
Loading Zone
- New introduction, help wanted playing with dragons!
Beast Park
- Fixed the reset block tower button.
Dragon Den (Under Construction)
- A cozy area inside a giant tree trunk. Unlocked after completing Treasure Hunt. Under construction. Supports Free Play only for now.
- Currently features one very sleepy dragon.
- Grab a book next to the cozy fireplace.
- There’s a plushy prototype you can pickup but we need to make some improvements before the dragons can play with it too.
Magical Tablet (Tabby)
- New graphics for for buttons with new button colors too!
- New location selection interface with options including play mode and dragon count.
- New play mode selection for locations: Treasure Hunt, Mystery and Free Play.
- Treasure Hunt: Open treasure chests with magic gems and items for playing with dragons.
- Mystery: Discover hidden objects next to teleportation rings (starts with all gems/equipment). Unlocked by completing Treasure Hunt. More variability will be added in future versions.
- Free play: Start with all gems/equipment and all objects visible. Unlocked by completing Treasure Hunt.
- Beast Park: A sunny park inside a giant dome. Default starting area. Supports all modes.
- Winter Park: A huge cavern filled with snow and ice. Unlocked after completing the teleportation stage in Beast Park. Supports all play modes.
- Dragon Den: A cozy area inside a giant tree trunk. Unlocked after completing Treasure Hunt. Under construction. Supports Free Play only.
- New dragon count option for locations of 1-5 with 3 being recommended (not everyone enjoys being swarmed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ).
Dragons
- Each dragons now has a chance to appear in a given situation depending on location, activity and other factors.
Settings
- Added an account setting for home/commercial account types (locked in some builds).
General
- Preliminary Windows Mixed Reality support through SteamVR.
- Improved analytics and event tracking.
- LOTS of bug fixes and some performance improvements.