The Garden Path
Updates notes for 1.0.0.17
Fixes
+ Added a number of checks and failsafes to help prevent item loss on save. If the autosave icon appears red, the previous safe save is maintained to prevent item loss. If your progress continues to not be saved, please follow the instructions over on the Discussions tab to send over your save for diagnostics.
Many thanks,
~Louis
Launch Sale Ends Today, and... Thank You đź’š
As launch week is winding down, we want to remind friends that it’s the last day to save 15% on The Garden Path! Come wander and grow with us:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638500/The_Garden_Path/
If you’ve already spent time in the Garden, we would love and endlessly appreciate Steam reviews! It boosts the discoverability of The Garden Path on the Steam platform and is the best way to help indie devs.
We also dearly appreciate the thoughtful reviews from critics! Here’s just a few of the wonderful impressions The Garden Path received.
“To help the experience, The Garden Path is absolutely stunning. The gardens are designed in a way that looks hand-crafted. Brush strokes can be seen in tree leaves, and characters look like watercolour craft paper. It has an impressive amount of details for a game with such a simple premise, but this detail makes it even easier to sink into. A lot of the time, The Garden Path gave me the feeling of being wrapped in a warm blanket on a rainy evening, which is exactly what I want when playing something so relaxing.” - Kara Phillips, PC Gamer
“I do absolutely recommend this game if you’re a fan of whimsy, gardening, and slower-paced adventures. Not everyone has the time to spend hours gaming at once, nor do they want to, so for those who want a quick little getaway to a lovely land, The Garden Path is right up your alley.” - Holly Alice, Pocket Tactics
“It's a time frame which also perfectly suits how developer carrotcake has purposefully designed The Garden Path to be played in short bursts instead of long play sessions. You're meant to run out of things to do. You're meant to return the next day like I did to see if there are new items for sale or the prices have changed. You're always meant to have another reason to walk down the garden path.” - Lottie Lynn, Eurogamer
“This is not a game for the faint-hearted. If you like bright colours and clear guidance, look for a different game. But, just like in real life, the more time and effort you invest, the more reward you get, especially when it comes to gardening.” - Lynne Newey, Ladies Gamer
Until next time…
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Updates notes for 1.0.0.15
Fixes
+ Fixed crash when digging quickly in the same area in succession.
+ Fixed visual glitch on transplanting plants.
+ Fixed some flowers not blooming correctly.
+ Fixed previous visitors visiting the Garden when continuing an existing day.
+ Disabled placing quest items in storage.
+ Fixed lonely spirit interact being disabled after speaking.
+ Added bridge to the four-way connecting river to prevent locked off regions.
+ Fixed some cuttings not properly spawning correct visual.
+ Fixed song fish errand not triggering properly.
+ Fixed day not correctly ticking over if playing before 5am.
+ Fixed campfires not relighting when NPC is occupying.
+ Fixed mole burrows only appearing on new day.
+ Added checks if player stuck on load.
+ Fixed bug causes player's position to zero-out on entering or exiting tent.
+ Fixed items not going to overflow if collection full.
+ Fixed furnishings not fading in when loading.
+ Fixed overflow not appearing on full inventory.
Update notes for 1.0.0.13
Fixes
+ Fixed multiple day passes triggering during sunrise.
+ Fixed resident errands regenerating too quickly.
~Louis
Update notes for 1.0.0.12
Fixes
+ Fixed errands showing with invalid strings (any errands previously generated may still show the invalid string, but will eventually be replaced).
+ Fixed packing away storage props and losing item contents. Storage props must now be empty before packing away.
Features
+ Added tentative AZERTY support through Options menu. Restart may be required.
~Louis
Update notes for 1.0.0.11
Fixes
+ Fixed window defaulting to other screen on change to Window Mode for users with a multi-monitor setup.
+ Fullscreen Window Modes should now remember the screen they are set to from a previous session.
+ Fixed 'Apply' not applying in Options on left mouse click.
+ Fixed expanded dash elements not started the correct action on left mouse click.
~Louis
Update notes for 1.0.0.10
Fixes
+ Fixed the game not launching on some Linux systems
~L
A Gardener’s Guide to Day One! 📝
We encourage players to explore and follow their curiosity - but if you need a nudge in the right direction, this guide is for you! A written guide is included below, but if you’d like a video guide check out our TikTok account!
1. Meet the residents
You might notice some unfamiliar faces in the Garden! Make sure to chat with the residents and travelling merchants, they might just have some tasks for you to help out with. Look out for ? on the map to see who you haven’t met yet.
2. Record new plants and trees
You’ll notice that after you focus on an area, you get the option to record or harvest. You might not have the right tools yet to harvest some things in the garden, but the pen is mightier than the sword after all! Try recording information on plants to increase your knowledge, unlocking harvesting info that might be useful later.
3. Seek out tools and equip them
If you don’t quite have everything you need, different traders offer different tools to help you with your foraging and harvesting! Make sure to come back tomorrow if you can’t quite find what you need yet. A new merchant might come by with just what you need! Once you’ve found the right tool, you’ll need to equip it in your inventory by just selecting use.
Those are our big three tips for Day 1 in the Garden Path! Remember that the game is meant to be enjoyed in short and sweet bites, so if you’re not quite sure what to do next - log on tomorrow to see how the Garden has grown around you.
Want more help or to connect with other gardeners?
If you’re looking for more tutorials and resources, we have three different places you can visit:
1. Discord: Stop by our Discord to directly ask any questions or to just chat with other gardeners.
2. Video tutorials: You can find tutorials on our TikTok and IG accounts! On TikTok, check out the Tutorials playlist.
3. Wiki: Our game has a collaborative wiki! We’ve added the basics and look forward to working with players to fill it in together.
The Garden Path has launched and waiting for gardeners to come visit đź’š A reminder that players can get a 15% launch discount on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638500/The_Garden_Path/
Until next time…
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Update notes for 1.0.0.6 - 1.0.0.9
Fixes
+ Fixed a bug where prop visuals wouldn't reload in recently edited chunks.
+ Fixed not being able to place some rallied props in succession.
+ Fixed the game exiting early on SteamDeck after launch.
+ Fixed game window duplicating on second monitor.
Live achievements have been temporarily disabled while I investigate the early SteamDeck exit. Your progress will not be lost, and will sync in future updates.
Many thanks
~L
The Garden Path Has Blossomed, Out Now With Launch Discount!
This slice-of-life gardening sim is now out on PC (via Steam and itch.io) and Nintendo Switch. Plus, start gardening with a 15% launch discount on Steam!
For more info on the Nintendo Switch launch, please check out this tweet for details.
Thank You
"The Garden Path has been a labour of love and an endless learning experience. It's some piece of me that I've been shaping almost every day for over seven years. All those years there's been countless times I've lost the wood for the trees, but advice and kind words have recentred me toward where the game is now.
If you've been following me along the way, from the bottom of my heart: Thank you. If this is your first time playing, then I warmly welcome you to the Garden."
- Louis Durrant
If you’re still on the fence and wondering what to expect from the garden, we’ve put together a few resources to help you as you start your journey. Check out the below links for more information on what is in the furtive, tender world of pondering, gardening, and wandering:
- The Garden Path: A Place of Your Own
- Everything You Need to Know About Gardening 🌱
- Meet Vegetable Residents
Additionally, we have a wiki! It’s meant to be a collaboration between the devs and players, and so while we’ve filled in the basics - we encourage players to contribute if they so wish! We can’t wait to see what you all get up to and what curious things curious gardeners will uncover. Check out The Garden Path official wiki for more info!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638500/The_Garden_Path/
Until next time…
carrotcake
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