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Genre: Simulator, Adventure, Indie

Paleo Pines

Introducing the 'Cozy Exploration Bundle' with Paleo Pines + Wildmender

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Wildmender to release this brand new bundle, so you can make even more adorable animal friends as you explore beautiful landscapes at your own pace πŸ¦–

In Wildmender and Paleo Pines, you'll befriend cuddly animal companions, cultivate blooming gardens, and uncover the mysteries behind two unique worlds!

So what are you getting when you buy the Cozy Exploration Bundle?



The Cosy Exploration Bundle includes:

Wildmender, a desert gardening survival game where you’ll breathe life back into the desert and create a gorgeous oasis base from scratch. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and discover its secrets. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption to bring life to a dying world?



Paleo Pines, a farming game where you’ll navigate a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cosy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.




The bundle is available now:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37398/The_Cozy_Exploration_Bundle/

πŸ¦–πŸ› οΈ New Dino Colours! Seasoned Rancher Start! Optimisation Patches! πŸ¦–πŸ› οΈ

πŸ¦–πŸ› οΈ Patch Notes Version 1.2.28 πŸ› οΈ πŸ¦–

BIG (MASSIVE) UPDATES
- Added β€˜Seasoned Rancher Start’ feature to accelerate starting a new character. Once you've played far enough for your ranch house to be repaired and upgraded, you'll unlock the Seasoned Rancher Start. You'll then be offered the choice to use it whenever you create a new character. Seasoned Rancher Start begins on day 5, skipping the basic tutorials, so you can starting befriending dinos and designing your ideal ranch right away. You'll also start off with an albino Gallimimus, bonus resources and shells, and some extra goodies in your ranch storage to start decorating with.
- Added a variety of new colors to certain dinos. (We won’t tell you which dinos or colours though!)

Additional Updates

- Better handling of repairing the Veridian Valley windmill while Marlo is still present.
- Removed duplicate textures used by the Triassea Picnic food pile to save memory.
- Fixed rarity of 'weekday' colors for some dinos' second patterns.
- Tweaked Spanish translation of the β€˜Seasoned Rancher Start’ strings.
- Fixed repeated stamina regen SFX when sitting.
- Memory optimizations in the ranch and valley.
- Memory optimizations to ranch debris, build mode, and mount/dismount VFX.
- Improved CPU performance of ranch debris.
- Fixed non-upgraded dreamstones being placed slightly underground.

πŸ“’ Week-long Flash Sale - 20% Off

πŸ¦– Calling all dino enthusiasts! πŸ¦–

πŸ“’ Paleo Pines is on sale on #Steam for a whopping 20% off!

This is our BIGGEST discount of 2023 and the perfect time to pick up our game if you've been enjoying the Demo! 😱

More than 100k players have enjoyed the demo and we've had 800+ positive reviews on Steam in the two months since we've launched. We would love for you to join us in this peaceful and quirky world where dinos help you farm!

πŸ¦–πŸŒΏ Paleo Pines is waiting for you!

πŸŽπŸ¦– Paleo Pines Wrapped πŸ¦–πŸŽ

In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped exposing your music choice, let us all know your PALEO PINES WRAPPED!


  • How far did you travel?
  • How many hours have you played?
  • Who's your dino best friend?


We must know πŸ™

You can get specific numbers from your stats page in your journal!

If you post these on any socials remember to tag us!! πŸ‘€




Patch Notes v1.2.23

BIG UPDATES

  • Discovered, but not mastered, recipes now appear in the cooking UI so you can easily see which ingredients they need (but not how many).
  • Decor items now have icons indicating their biome in the inventory, crafting UI, etc.
  • Shoveling plants and paths now returns the item to the inventory.
  • Fixed a slight camera judder while the player is moving.


Additional Updates

  • Upgraded Unity, which comes with various fixes and small performance improvements.
  • Performance and memory optimizations, particularly when farming, placing paths, and changing pen biomes.
  • Fixed seams in the Megalosaurus pattern which were visible from a distance.
  • Added extra quest log tasks for "Owynn's Unfinished Masterpiece" to make it clearer what to do.
  • Added a secret seat in Dapplewood.
  • Fixed being able to give a treat without actually consuming it, by spamming the journal button.
  • Missing tools (journal, hoe, shovel, watering can, or flute) are now restored when booting the game, so that item loss bugs can't totally break the game.
  • Improved visuals and performance of ash, aspen, and willow trees.
  • When adding items to a resource project (windmill, sleeping patch, etc.) you can now click the amount to type in an exact number.
  • Fixed endgame budding day visitors sometimes playing incorrect dialog and not giving a gift.
  • Fixed Kentrosaurus eating very slowly when befriending them.
  • Fixed some endgame Triassea Picnic dialog not being triggered.
  • Tops/bottoms are no longer shown as equipped when an outfit is equipped.
  • You can now use the arrow keys to move (thanks Arduina for the suggestion).
  • Fixed a softlock caused by pausing while manually saving the game.
  • Peach trees in Dapplewood now fruit during Cretumnus rather than Jurassos.
  • Fixed missing fence connectors when replacing one fence type with another.
  • Orani will no longer repeatedly take 100 chilis in "Let's Get Spicy".
  • The Umber Poppin in "Taste Test" will no longer be sent to ranch storage if it doesn't fit in the inventory, and you can no longer complete the quest without it.
  • Marlo will no longer gift a broom every budding day after missing him once.
  • Ariacotta Garden Ponds can now be used to fill the watering can and with watering dinos.
  • The hoe and shovel no longer destroy certain decor items.
  • When selling items, they are now removed from the stack you selected rather than the first available stack, to avoid confusion.
  • Other minor fixes.

πŸ¦–πŸ₯‚ 800 Positive Reviews AND a Sale - it's a good week for our dinos! πŸ₯‚πŸ¦–

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible 800+ positive reviews we've received on our beloved platform, Steam! Paleo Pines was crafted with Steam in mind, so it's an absolute honor to be embraced by such an amazing community πŸ’–βœ¨

If you haven't embarked on this dino-filled adventure yet, we invite you to try our free demo! And if you're ready to fully embrace your dino pals, the game is currently 15% off as part of the Steam Autumn Sale! πŸ‚πŸ

Once you've immersed yourself in the captivating world of Paleo Pines, we'd be thrilled to have your thoughts join the growing chorus of reviews. Let your voice be heard! πŸ¦–πŸ¦•

πŸ₯³ Paleo Pines is on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale! πŸ₯³

πŸ“’ Paleo Pines is on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale and it's got our wee microraptors a bit anxious! 😭

It's taken a couple of days of comforting, but we're SURE our microrapters aren't as worried about being put up for sale as they were when we told them about our STEAM sale - we've reassured them that it's the game that's currently on sale for 15% off! πŸ’ƒ

So go and treat yourself with a cosy night in, and do us a favour, pet your microrapters to reassure them πŸ₯Ή

Get your copy today! πŸ¦–

Important Information about the Beta Branch

On November 3rd, we needed to roll back our update to the Steam version of Paleo Pines due to a bug that was occurring. This meant that most players moved onto the beta branch of the game. Since then, we have updated the default branch and we would recommend that you move onto this because we are about to put up a new Steam beta version to preview the upcoming update.
This will happen about 24 hours from now.

If you're eager to try the new update and report back through Steam or Discord, you can try it out on the Beta branch but it's not fully tested so it may contain bugs.

If you do want to try it out, back up your save data first in case you decide to roll back.
It's a file called PaleoPinesData, stored in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\\1202200\remote where is your Steam id (some large number). You should copy this file to another location on your PC or onto external storage.

If you don't want to try it out or risk bugs, please stop using the beta branch ASAP.

πŸ† Nominate Paleo Pines for the Steam Sit Back and Relax Award! πŸ†



Time and time again, this community has come through for us when we have a BIG ASK ✨

It's that time again - by nominating us in the Steam Awards this week, you will give us a chance to go up against the gaming giants πŸͺ„ and give our indie game some much needed exposure πŸ™


There are many ways that being nominated for a Steam Award can impact Paleo Pines and our entire indie studio πŸ€

❀️ First, being nominated will give Paleo Pines more visibility. This is because Steam will promote nominees on its homepage and in other places on the platform. This can lead to more people hearing about and playing this game we've poured our hearts into.

🧑 Second, being nominated can help us build credibility. This is because being nominated shows that our game is well-respected by the gaming community. This can encourage people to take a chance on our game, even if they have not heard of it before.

πŸ’› Third, being nominated can help us attract more funding. This is because being nominated can make our game more attractive and can help us secure the funding we need to continue developing Paleo Pines - we know that everyone has features, dinos and new regions they would like to see created in this world. Nominating us is a step towards making it a reality.

πŸ’š Finally, being nominated can help us build a stronger community (even though we already think this community is amazing!). Being nominated can help us connect with more players who are interested in Paleo Pines - the more the merrier!

Overall, being nominated for a Steam Award would be a huge boon for this little title that we feel is just at the beginning of it's adventures 🫢

We never for a second take your support for granted. We hope you will take the time to nominate us for a Steam Award and continue on this incredible journey with us! πŸ†



β€œPaleo Pines is the perfect blend of Jurassic World Evolution, Ocarina of Time, and Stardew Valley” – GamesRadar

"Paleo Pines is here to stop the farming sim genre from fossilizing” – Pocket Tactics

"A clear winner for any players who are big fans of dinosaurs" β€” Screenrant

"Adorable mix of Harvest Moon and Jurassic Park" β€” Nintendo Life

"A snoot-boopin' good time" β€” Windows Central

"A childlike charm that’s impossible not to fall in love with" β€” Gamespew

"A calling for any dinosaur lover" β€” But Why Tho?

"Fulfills a childhood fantasy" β€” Gamescreed

β€œA wonderful addition to the farming life sim family” β€” Game Crater

πŸ› οΈ Steam Version 1.2.16 now LIVE πŸ› οΈ

Important Note: We have just released Version 1.2.16 to correct the save bug that was occurring with 1.2.15.πŸ‘ˆ

BIG UPDATES

  • Further memory/save data optimizations to reduce (and hopefully fix) crashes on consoles.
  • Fixed repaired composters respawning and replacing dreamstones placed where they used to be.
  • Fixed getting stuck after placing your first seed bowl and leaving the ranch or reloading.
  • Fixed being unable to use seeds in recipes, which made sesame buns impossible to cook.


Additional Updates

  • Fixed following dinos sometimes getting stuck in forced walk mode.
  • Added extra footprints to the second Corythosaurus tracking quest to make them easier to find.
  • Fixed slightly raised areas of ranch terrain which clipped through paths and biome tiles.
  • Fixed dropped items being able to fall past the edge of the navmesh where they couldn't be retrieved.
  • Fixed "All in the Wrist" and "A Brand New Bakery" being triggerable at the same time, causing duplicates of Granny and Marlo.
  • Fixed a Spanish translation error which caused confusion between blueberries and cranberries.
  • Fixed the Spanish translation claiming that Euoplocephalus stands on two legs rather than short legs.
  • Fixed unreasonably large collision on the Palo Verde tree.
  • Fixed animation when mounting a dino while it played its 'disgusted' animation (e.g. immediately after waking up).
  • Dino head look is now disabled during petting, so the hand positioning is more consistent.
  • Fixed a seam in the Ariacotta navmesh for large dinos.
  • Fixed a forest puddle blocking navigation for large dinos.
  • Fixed a broken task in "Stone Mason Owynn" if you already had the required stone.
  • Fixed a few broken animations when mounted on certain dinos.
  • Fixed Mari's dino storage not working correctly with very old saves.
  • Fixed incorrect weather when loading a slot with a different season to the main menu season.
  • Fixed some Shenanigan dinos clipping into the upgraded library.
  • NPC wallets now reset daily regardless of game day (reduces the impact of the game day reset bug).
  • Desert merchants now start work at 6am, for a much healthier 13 hour work day.
  • Mari and Owynn now appear properly in the Plaza for Shenanigan.
  • Fixed a softlock when quitting while harvesting a wild collectable.
  • Credited individual linguists who worked on the translations. ❀️
  • Many other things too minor to mention.


V. 1.2.16 Additional Fixes:

  • Fixed a hang when displaying Mari's dino storage when the default dino has notes.
  • Fixed hubs with 4 assigned helpers only showing the first helper's name.
  • Fixed the "Herd Mentality" quest asking for incorrect ingredients and allowing the player to skip the ingredients phase entirely.
  • Added padding around the descriptions in the dinodex to stop them being cut off.
  • Fixed unpausing during dialogue resulting in no selected choice if navigation input received at the same time.
  • Fixed tree produce falling out of ranch bounds.
  • Fixed NPCs getting stuck on garden bench collision.
  • Dialog name text should now autosize for very long player names.
  • Fixed some German translations in the 'dino care' section of the journal.
  • Fixed missing Dilophosaurus footfall VFX/SFX when sprinting.
  • Fixed some desert rocks using valley rock materials.
  • Fixed Coelophysis carrot nose placement floating above snoot.