๐ Nominate HF2 as your game to Sit Back and Relax to! ๐
โค๏ธ To our lovely community!
With the release of House Flipper 2 in December 2023, we simply didn't know what to expect, but you guys, our awesome community of Flippers, reassured us that all the effort and time we've put into developing the game was well worth it!
With 5 free Major Updates behind (one still on the way this year), a bunch of exciting Community Contests, and active CO-OP mode community tests, we can't wait to tell you more about House Flipper 2's future! Expect tons of exciting additions in the upcoming years! All possible thanks to your continuous and invaluable feedback!
If House Flipper 2 is your favorite game to "Sit Back and Relax" to, while chilling under your coziest fluffy blanket, let us know by nominating the game in this year's Steam Awards!
If you feel like House Flipper 2 deserves your nomination, we'll be more than honored! Thank you so much for being with us all these years, for all your support, patience, and ideas! Don't forget about the ongoing record-high sales, and have fun with voting on your favorite games during the Steam Awards event! ๐ฅฐ
-All the super grateful devs at Frozen District ๐
๐งฑ The Grand Frozen District Publisher Sale BEGINS! ๐งฑ
Dear Flippers!
Firstly, all of the developers of House Flipper and its DLCs, both from Frozen District and Frozen Way, would like to thank you for yesterday's warm welcome of the newest addition to the House Flipper family - the Dine Out DLC! The dev team at Frozen Way worked tirelessly and really wanted to bring you a magnificent piece of content for the game you show so much passion for. Once again, thank you so much Flippers!
Second of all, today along with the well-known and loved Steam Autumn Sale, we're starting the biggest series of discounts for the House Flipper Franchise and more! The Grand Frozen District Publisher Sale begins, and below we've listed all of the deals we prepared for you:
๐ Let's start with the star of the week, and make our way down:
๐ Win gaming gear from Logitech G: Community Contest reminder! ๐
๐ง The Monster Mansion Community Contest ends on November 30!
You still have a chance to join the House Flipper 2 Monster Mansion Contest! As always with our contests, this one lasts for about a month, so November 30 is the last day for you to submit your entry!
One of the cool things about this contest is that you don't have to take one of the top spots to receive some epic prizes! Logitech G sponsors those, and the guys there were nice enough to send us enough shiny gaming gear for us to award the winners, and on top of that, run a raffle for all the participants! Yay!
For all of the rules and information about hopping in, click here: https://mod.io/g/hf2/m/communitycontest
๐ So what's there to win?!
Raffle prizes for all the Contest Participants:
๐ซ 2x G309 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse
Prizes for Contest Winners:
๐ฅ 1st place G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Headset + G309 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse + G PRO X TKL LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard:
๐ฅ 2nd place G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Headset + G309 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Mouse + PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard:
โ We also clarified some rules as our community voiced their concerns!
First of all, we wanted to specify our perspective on content of "violent nature":
"The game should be limiting enough to not let our players go ham with this, but just in case, (as we know how creative you guys can be!) we wanna point out that everything is generally okay EXCEPT bodies/body parts. If you're still worried or not sure if your contest entry might be too brutal, contact @Reczberg through our House Flipper Community Discord, and ask directly!"
Secondly, I'm super glad that we're constantly getting feedback regarding the ruleset for Community Contests.
Proud of you guys! Even though sometimes it's not easy to read through all of the feedback we're getting, we can always count on you when it comes to discussing the future of the game, and the contests as well! I feel like the contests are an awesome journey for both the devs and the community, and I'm glad that I can count on your opinions, especially considering the fact that we don't have a lot of experience with running community events of this caliber. You're awesome! โค๏ธ
On a side note, keep in mind that this month is not only the month of one of our most epic contests but also a big month for all the HF1 fans!
Dine Out DLC comes out on November 26, and we cannot wait to see you there, checking out all the fresh possibilities that this DLC brings to the original House Flipper!
๐ "Bewitching Renovations" - Major Update #5 OUT NOW ๐ฆ
๐ฏ๏ธ The fifth major update for House Flipper 2 is live!
Download it (should happen automatically), get ready for a spooktacular gaming session, and check out what's been added to the game!
Halloween updates have a special place in our hearts, we always had lots of fun doing those each year, and this one is no exception! ๐ป
We are so grateful for all of your support. With every major update, the content for House Flipper 2 becomes so much more diverse, and it's all thanks to your suggestions and feedback! We're currently deep into our latest roadmap, and that means that you can expect some fresh info for the development journey of House Flipper 2 to arrive in the upcoming months! Meanwhile, make sure to check our feature board on Canny.io and vote for your favorite ideas! Keep in mind that this board is one of our main tools regarding planning the content for the game - your votes matter!
๐ Changelog time!
New:
New job: "My house might scare away all the little ghosts" in Old Pinnacove. (Unlocks after Cleaning up after the flood or More light, please)
Brand new property: "Vacant Private School" in Old Pinnacove. Donโt let the creaky floors scare you off.
Over 230 new items! (Details below. Donโt worry, no trick items here. Or are there?)
Character customization expanded! New character models and pronoun options.
New assembly: Candelabra โ light up your nights with some spooky elegance.
Perk "Can of All Colors" under the Paint category. You can choose any color you want!
New Buyers tab (unlocked after buying your first house).
New vacuumable objects added to sandbox mode.
Over 230 new items:
13 new windows, including a brand new gothic style
Gothic architectural elements - ceiling panels, wall panels, mouldings and corbels!
4 new gothic fences
4 door frames and 2 doors
Misc decorations such as...a barrel, fireplace logs, fireplaces, globes, a clock, a display case and a storage chest
Custom color paint! Unlock the perk and paint with any color of the rainbow
3 kinds of stone, 1 kind of wood and 3 new patterns - also available as surface finishes and wallpaper
Several witchy items for all your magical needs - potions, cauldrons and spoooky candy containers
Carved pumpkins and a witch hat you can put on them
A witch's broom and matching broom stand
Halloween paper garlands
A gothic living room set
A gothic library office set
A gothic candelabra set
A lovely cozy patio set
Hanging herbs
10 bathroom accessories for all beard-bearing people
6 door mats and 1 bath mat
Paper money stacks, cash register, a store counter and refrigerated store displays
Pizza board and pizza peel
A mannequin and clothes rack
A larger coffee machine and portafilter
A custom text sticky note - write your own!
Greeting cards
A plethora of plants such as:
Lenten roses
Nandina plants in purple and red
Cherry plum trees
Corkscrew filbert trees
Pine trees
Willow trees
Changes:
Creating unpacking quests in Sandbox Mode is now easier. Buy the unpacking box and use the Hands tool to put items in and take them out!
Building walls in concrete pouring mode now turns the finished product to concrete instead of bricks!
Tiling walls with the same tiles will now highlight the overlap.
You can now see the whole list of locked assemblies.
The assembly panel is updated with arrow-key camera rotation and better gamepad support.
The star timer for assemblies has been extended.
You can now sit on even more benches and chairs.
Instruments now make a sound when you press 'E'.
You can now throw trash bags into the big commercial trash bin.
Trespassing trees have been removed from Pinnacove Suburbs. Be free from your neighbours tree choices.
Herbs now have an alternative dried version, just in case you're crafting potions.
Cobweb rework โ easier to spot, and they no longer mysteriously fall on their own.
Added a sound for quest completions in rooms. You'll hear about your success!
Resizable items now have a filter in the store.
Added a saturation slider in settings โ turn down the creepiness or crank it up!
Settings now come with descriptions.
Added tooltips for color names.
New loading screen tips!
mod.io: Added a progress bar for mod downloads & installs.
mod.io: Filters added for browsing houses.
Fixes:
Garage door stains now move along with the doors.
Placing fences has been improved.
Fixed the reset of the refresh rate at the game start.
Fixed some collision issues between trash bags and players.
Selling items by holding now correctly highlights sellable items.
Co-op:
Tools unlocked in multiplayer campaigns are now available in single-player campaigns too.
Hosts can now kick clients.
An automatic answering machine is available for all players.
Players no longer collide with each other.
The first version of "Floor is Lava" โ players can see each other, but only your time matters at the finish line.
Fixed model resetting in third-person view.
๐ง New Community Contest with a special sponsor: Logitech G! ๐
This time it's not just about the house, it's also a bit about the story side of the project! Come up with a monster-themed property (it can be based on ANY monster - one you know or just made up!) and on top of that make sure that the house shares some spicy details about the monstrous host's Halloween plans! Are the witches meeting up for a party? Or is it a bunch of banshees planning a ball? Did someone mention a corpse cookout?!
Come hang out with us! As always, we wanna answer some questions, get some good vibes going, and spend some time with the community! Not only we're talking about the HF2 content that just came out, but we also want to show you some new exclusive gameplay from the upcoming Dine Out DLC!
The whole Frozen District team would like to wish you guys a fun and spooky Halloween! ๐๐ฌ Enjoy this exciting time with your friends and family! Cheers! ๐ฅฐ
๐ Major Update Preview - Bewitching Renovations! ๐ฎ
Booo! ๐ป
We're so glad to finally bring you a preview of what's coming to House Flipper 2 in less than a week! We love occasional updates, so of course, Halloween is an event we've been getting ready for for the last couple of months. Let's see what to expect!
๐ฏ๏ธ The "Bewitching Renovations" Update arrives on October 28!
Yup, a couple of days before the big spooks, hopefully enough to bring the Halloween vibes to your favorite HF2 houses!
October 28 is the day when you'll be able to download the update for free, discover a full list of new additions by watching our developer stream or checking the changelog, and read about the rules of the Halloween-themed Community Contest.
Let's start with a mysterious new job and an interesting property that comes with it!
This house might scare away all the little ghosts.
Donโt let the creaky floors scare you off!
Some new mechanics will also make their way to House Flipper 2.
Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Unlock the new "Can of All Colors" perk and paint with any color of the rainbow!
We're adding over 230 items, including Halloween decorations, gothic architectural elements + furniture sets, and more!
No frog plushies were harmed in the making of this screenshot.
Aw that's fancy!
All that will be accompanied by lots of quality-of-life changes, minor fixes, and generally much more stuff to check out!
๐ฆ Don't forget about the Halloween Dev Livestream!
As always, we wanna answer some questions, get some good vibes going, and spend some time with the community!
While Halloween is the main topic, we will also show you some exclusive gameplay from the Dine Out DLC that is joining the House Flipper 1 DLC collection next month!
This update is another huge step on our latest roadmap! We're slowly but surely getting to the end of it, so you can expect some fresh info for the development journey of House Flipper 2 to arrive in the upcoming months! Meanwhile, make sure to check our feature board on Canny.io and vote for your favorite ideas! Keep in mind that this board is one of our main tools regarding planning the content for the game - your votes matter!
Last but not least, I'd like to wish you guys a great and spooky Halloween! ๐๐ฌ Have fun! ๐งก
๐ "Summer Getaway" Community Contest Winners!
๐ Welcome Flippers!
The Summer Getaway Community Contest is now closed and the entries have been evaluated! This one took a lot of effort from our jury, as with such an open theme, the creativity came in many different forms, and the winning projects really showcase that! In the end, we really loved delving into all the different approaches and unique ideas!
Regarding Community Contests on Mod.io in general, we're extremely glad with how it's going and we feel lucky to have a community that's always ready to bring their A-game within the Sandbox Mode!
The next Community Contest comes around the end of October... you can probably guess the theme! (SPOOKCITING!! ๐)
๐ฅ Let's talk about the winners:
1. Enbesa Retreat by hamt4ro INNNNNSANE! This is the absolute top level of Sandbox Mode in House Flipper 2. Let's address the elephant in the room - all the irregular, asymmetric, and oddly-angled elements, that manage to complement each other so well! Hamt4ro's masterful combination of those creates an incredibly unique design. It feels like discovering a new architectural style with something surprising waiting for you around almost every corner!
2. Coastal Cottage by jessfess27 The coziness went through the roof with this one! What we really (and I mean REALLY) loved here is the color/material management and all the surrounding additions implemented into the environment. Messing with the surroundings outside of the set land borders is easier said than done, but Jessfess27 proved that this doesn't limit real creativity! Hours of effort and a truly great eye for creating the perfect cozy vacation vibe. Immaculate!
3. Camp Chevaler by LisaMockingbird Summer camp time! What instantly caught our attention are the wonderful custom elements and all the clutter that makes the whole place look soooo lived in! Amazing attention to detail and some ideas we've never seen before! LisaMockingbird captured the summer camp vibe incredibly well, and on top of that showcased astonishing creativity and innovation.
4. A Suitcase in the Sand by Super_Kupo We were fascinated by this outstanding design! Upon closer inspection, we realized how many of the little items are actually custom pieces created by combining already existing items. The attention to detail even with places that are not initially visible (inside drawers etc.) is intriguing! A very cool idea combined with lots of Sandbox Mode experience and precise execution!
5. Summertime by Shortfatguy13 STAR WARS FANS UNITE! Yup... that's when we realized everybody may have a very different vision of a "Summer Getaway" project. And oh wow... this one is a special one! So Shortfatguy13 decided he'd love to spend his summer on a distant island on which he landed his MASSIVE MILLENNIUM FALCON. Oh, did someone ask if the Falcon is just a shell? ...Sweetie this is an HF2 Community Contest, of course it has a fully designed interior! Oh, and don't forget the fully-kitted underground mansion! This is crazy and we love it!
6. Tropical Dream by Natka_96 A remarkable modern villa! A place that many people could surely call their dream summer destination! One of the best modern-style designs we've seen, with a plethora of very detailed and carefully thought-through spots! We also love the inclusion of so many natural elements and how they're an integral part of this project! Bravo!
โณ Community Contest reminder + new behind-the-scenes video!
Hiya Flippers!
I'm here to remind you that you can be winning some epic prizes by showing us your Sandbox Mode mastery! Stuff like House Flipper 2 Microsoft Controllers, Bessie the Beaver Plushies, and Steelbox HF2 edition packs are waiting for the winners of the ongoing "Summer Getaway" Community Contest! โญ
Keep in mind it lasts only till the end of the month! Make sure to submit your entries before August 31, 2024, 23:59, Polish time (CEST)!
For us personally, this is an amazing experience! Seeing how incredibly creative our community is might be one of the best feelings for the devs! โค๏ธ Take a look at the winners of the previous Community Contest:
On top of that, we've just dropped a new video showcasing how we cooperate with voice actors and recording studios in order to make House Flipper 2 more alive using human voice!
Let us know what you think and have a wonderful weekend! ๐ฅฐ
Oooof, almost forgot! Remember that we recently started the second phase of the House Flipper 2 CO-OP playtesting: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1190970/view/4360132896045043674 Check out the announcement if you're interested in signing up for it! Cheers!
๐ House Flipper 2 CO-OP Playtesting - Phase 2!
๐ฐ Big news for the House Flipper 2 CO-OP fans!
Today we're starting the second phase of House Flipper 2 CO-OP playtesting, as we'd love to see more people trying out the current state of this upcoming feature!
We have recently gone through a very small phase of CO-OP playtesting where we allowed a real tiny portion of our playerbase to access the feature. We verified that it works in an acceptable way, so here goes phase 2! ๐ฅฐ
The biggest change is that this time, everyone who'd like to have a chance to get access to the CO-OP feature playtest can sign up for it through Steam!
๐ How to apply for access?
No 3rd party websites - just a straightforward "Request Access" button on the House Flipper 2 Steam Store Page, go check it out:
Remember that signing up for the CO-OP feature doesn't instantly mean that you'll be granted access! Closed alpha or beta tests in the world of gaming are closed for a reason, and especially with online features like CO-OP, making it a process based on expanding phases is crucial for the development path of the feature. For now, it's even more important, as we're specifically focusing on how different server load levels influence the feature and its stability.
๐ญ We'd love to allow you all to hop in, but that would in fact prolong the development process! ๐ญ
Also, keep in mind that even though this feature is one of our main focuses regarding the future of the game, it is currently nowhere near being finished, so expect bugs, crashes, and other pesky occurrences that might take away from the fun!
Have a wonderful week y'all! ๐
๐ "Summer in Old Pinnacove" - Major Update #4! ๐น
2 days ago we greeted you with an update preview, and today we're ready to roll! ๐ฅต
This update is the 4th House Flipper 2 major content update, and it is the first step on our recently released House Flipper 2 Roadmap - Part 2, and you should definitely check it out because there's so much more to come! Let's get to all the news, because we've got plenty of that for you today!
While you're downloading the update, check out the list of patch notes:
New:
Get ready to explore Old Pinnacove, a brand-new region with a fresh downtown vibe!
Dive into a new job in the new region, where you'll help Simon, an allergy sufferer, with his apartment makeover.
Check out a charming new apartment in the heart of a historic tenement building.
150 new items! (Hold onto your toolboxes! Details below).
13 new images for Custom Pictures.
Get an SMS from your client after finishing a job. Because who doesn't love a good debrief?
Enjoy the new visual and sound effects when bags bounce off the invisible boundary wall. It's like magic but with bags!
Now you can tweak Chromatic Aberration in the settings.
Introducing the "Unstuck" button in the pause menu (under escape). Perfect for those moments when you find yourself wedged between items or walls.
Say hello to a new company for items, FixeD! Looks familiar? ๏ปฟ
150 new items: - 12 fun beach toys for your inner child. - Flip-flops, sunglasses, and other summer essentials. - Invasive weed species to spice up your garden battles. - A cozy campfire for those summer nights. - Downtown-themed goodies: benches, fire hydrants, traffic lights. - Stylish awnings to keep things cool. - Bigger balcony doors. - Decorative moss and vintage suede - now available in Story mode. - A bunch of colorful rhododendrons. - Adorable bee-themed kitchen accessories (Pipit). - Cozy Rosie patio furniture (Sandpiper). Perfect for lounging! - 20 doors of different widths. Open up to new possibilities! - 6 new towels. Drying off has never been this stylish! - Store rack shelf and commercial fridge for your budding business empire. - Classic instruments to bring out your inner musician. - A new bedroom set for Valenti (Windsor), featuring a secret door. Shh, don't tell anyone!
Changes:
Curtains can now be stretched downwards.
Open and close curtains with just a press of a button!
Feel free to place items on the gazebo and scaffolding.
Buying multiple lights? They keep their settings now.
Copy surface styles on architectural elements, just like you copy wall styles.
A friendly reminder before deleting old progress when starting a new game.
Jobs in the archive now have a "continue" button, so you can pick up right where you left off.
Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens now come with internal lighting.
Larger items now require a longer click to sell. No more accidental sales!
Store categories are now sorted with intention, not semi-alphabetically.
Fixes:
Fixed the text input in the store search field, especially improving functionality in certain modes or on specific devices.
The ceiling fan in Jonesboro has been corrected to be properly resizable.
๐ธ Fairytale Community Contest Winners reveal!
Congrats to all the winners! It was a stunning show of creativity and Sandbox Mode mastery! ๐
We couldn't pass on highlighting a couple of projects as "honorable mentions" because they were just so incredibly close to making it to top 6! We will be contacting you guys on Mod.io in order to discuss how you get your prizes! Love ya! ๐
๐๏ธ A brand new Community Contest STARTS NOW!
Another chance to prove how good you are in the Sandbox Mode bussiness! This time we'd like to invite you to showcase your best builds in a new theme! ๐
Show us your best idea for a "Summer Getaway" house! It's a pretty open theme, with a lot of room for interpretation, so don't hesitate to experiment! The rules are once again, very simple, and you can read about all of the details on the official Mod.io page of the contest!
๐ด Don't forget that today we're streaming to celebrate the new update!
I know that a lot of you guys might have lots of questions! We will try to answer as many as possible, and spend some good time with the community of Flippers!
August 1, 6:00 PM CEST! Be there or be square! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frozen_district
๐จ Let's experience more of the creativity from our Flipping community!
And that seems to be all for now! BIG THANKS to everyone who's supporting us, sharing inspirational ideas, and providing constructive criticism about House Flipper 2's development journey!
Have lots of fun with the new update, and a wonderful rest of the week! ๐๐๐
๐ Major Update Preview - Summer in Old Pinnacove! ๐๏ธ
That's right!
We're 2 days away from another free major content update for House Flipper 2! This time we're rolling out the summer goodies, with lots of new items, some interesting mechanics, and quite a few features we've seen you requesting on Canny.io as well as here on Steam! This update is the first step on our recently released House Flipper 2 Roadmap Part 2!
๐๏ธ The "Summer in Old Pinnacove" Update comes out on August 1!
That's when you'll be able to read through all the new additions, download it for free, and delve into the summer vibes even more! To celebrate it, we'll also be starting another exciting Community Contest as well as hosting a dev livestream, but more about that later.
First of all, a quick shot of the new environment:
We're also bringing you some loft-style gems!
More and more new items, actually 150 of them!
...And of course a bunch of other exciting additions you've probably seen on the roadmap! (or stuff like this little sneak peek we've recently posted ๐)
๐ด On top of that, we're about to host an Update Celebration Stream!
I know that a lot of you guys might have lots of questions! We will try to answer as many as possible, and spend some good time with the community of Flippers!
August 1, 6:00 PM CEST! Be there or be square! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frozen_district
