- Animal Fest! 🌱 + A Note on Pekoe’s Development - 12 November 2025
Hello Tea Makers,Animal FestPekoe is a part of the Steam Animal Fest this week! If you discover us through the sale… hi!!! Welcome to the teahouse!! Thanks for playing, supporting, wishlisting, and making tea with us. We're always excited for more folks to discover our little cat-filled tea world while we keep working behind the scenes.An Update on Pekoe's DevelopmentWe wanted to take a moment to share an update on Pekoe. While it’s still available in Early Access, you may have noticed we haven’t released a new update in some time.A lot of the content we’ve been creating has been tied up in optimization and prep work to make Pekoe run smoothly, not just on PC, but on other platforms too. That process has taken longer than we expected, and it’s been blocking us from rolling out the regular updates we’d hoped to share. As a small team, our development on Capy Castaway also takes up most o…
- 🐾 Join Us at Toronto Game Expo 2025! - 18 March 2025
Meet Us at Toronto Game Expo 2025! 🍵🎮 Long time no see Tea Makers!! We know it's been a while since you've heard from us, and we haven't forgotten about Pekoe. We look forward to sharing the latest content updates with you soon, but for now, we're excited to share that we'll be boothing Toronto Game Expo 2025 on March 29-30 at the Queen Elizabeth Building. It's been awhile since we've done an in-person event, and we can't wait to see you there! 🎮 Indie Developers Showcase at Toronto Game Expo 🎮 We’re part of the Indie Developers Showcase, which will feature over 30 tables of independent game creators. Play indie games, meet the developers, and join our Indie Stamp Rally! 🍵 Play Pekoe Brew tea, befriend cats, and experience the cozy vibes of our tea-making game! We'll have a super cute table where you can play Pekoe and explore the delightful tea flavours and cozy ambiance of its ch…
- Important update regarding the Early Access status of Pekoe. - 2 December 2024
🌸 Hey Tea Makers! 🌸 We’ve got an important update about Pekoe’s Early Access. It wasn’t an easy choice, but we made this decision with the game and our team’s well-being in mind. We love Pekoe and want to see it thrive as much as you do. That’s why we’ve made the tough decision to extend Early Access, despite previously announcing a 1.0 launch in Q4 2024. Why extend Early Access? Unforeseen complications have made it clear that Pekoe isn’t ready to leave Early Access just yet. We’ve implemented some significant changes to improve the game’s feel and performance in the long run. Our goal is to ensure you have the best, most cozy tea-making experience possible. What does this mean? While 1.0 won’t be released this year, we’re still actively working on content and updates! This next one is a big step forward, and we’ve got even more exciting news to share soon. When will Pekoe leave Earl…
- Pekoe is officially leaving Early Access this year! - 19 September 2024
Pekoe is launching in full Q4 this year! Did you see the GameDevofColour Expo? We shared our exclusive announcement there first. And don't forget to check out all the games in the GDoC Expo! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexpo ✨ Bring Your Pekoesona to Pekoe! ✨ Ever dreamed of serving tea to your feline fursona in Pekoe? Now’s your chance! 🐾 How to Participate: 🎨 Share your Pekoesona on social media and tag us @KittenCupStudio 📃 Share their name 🥰 Keep it wholesome: No NSFW or inappropriate names. Want to connect more? Join us on Discord! Note: Inclusion of names is at the studio’s discretion. If a name is too long or doesn’t fit the game’s cozy vibes, we may adjust or not include it. We're celebrating leaving Early Access by inviting more of our community into the game! 🐾 We'd love to feature your cat's name in Pekoe. Drop their name below, and keep an eye out for some ne…
- We're going to Gamescom 2024! - 16 August 2024
Meet Us at Gamescom 2024! 📅 Dates: Wednesday, Aug 21 – Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 📍 Location: Indie Arena Booth section in Hall 10.2, Booth F010G - E019 - S35 For the first time ever, we're thrilled to announce that we'll be at Gamescom! This incredible convention in Germany is a dream come true, and we can't wait to meet many of you there. If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! You can play a special demo of Pekoe, brew some tea, and make cat friends at our booth at the Indie Arena Booth Hall. Stop by our booth in the Indie Arena Booth section in Hall 10.2! We might have something special to share if you see us. We're participating in TWO Cozy Games Scavenger Hunts with a handful of other incredible indie games. Visit each participating studio, get a cute stamp, and enter to win great prizes! The Cozy Gamescom 2024 Stamp Rally With 10 participating studios, play some cozy g…
- Patch update v0.5.5 - 27 June 2024
Hello Tea Makers!🍵 We've been working on some visual adjustments and we're excited for you to see how bee-utiful it all is 🐝 We’ve also been busy squashing bugs and making the game even cozier! Big thanks to everyone sending in bug reports—you’re the best! 💛 As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. We'd love to have you if you can hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs! Introducing our new honey teaset! It's un-bee-lievably sweet! 🐝 Changes A new Honey flavoured summer tea set has be…
- Quality of Life Update 3 [Version 0.5.4] is Now Live! - 3 June 2024
Hey, Tea Makers, We've got a bunch of QoL updates coming your way! Lots of small tweaks and changes have been made to make everything work a bit smoother. We've also added some polish on things like UI and optimizations for meshes. You might be wondering about our gap in updates and that's because dundunDUUUN we got a new programmer!🎉 Our lead programmer Justin has started a new job, (he works on trucks now, very cool) and we're thrilled to welcome Ash to the team. She worked on this update and will be with us on Pekoe moving forward. She's a wonderful addition and we're so happy to have her helping us make Pekoe even better! 🐱🍵✨ As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if th…
- What's Brewing in April! - 18 April 2024
Meowdy everyone! As spring blooms around us, we're excited to share some delightful updates with you🪻🌼 Here's what we have brewing: GDC highlights!We recently attended the Game Developer's Conference, and we had a blast making new connections and catching up with old friends! 🎮✨ Were you able to snag one of our new exclusive wooden pins? We won Best in Play at GDC! 🏆🎉 A big, heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for playing Pekoe and making our teahouse dreams come true! ☕️🌟 Your love and support mean the world to us, and we're endlessly grateful for the cozy community we've built together. Our Creative Director Saffron Aurora gave her first in-person GDC talk, Drawing the Pipeline: From Artist to Art Director as part of the Leaders: Working at the Heart of the Team 2024 talk! If you missed it, you can check it out later when it's uploaded to the GDC Vault. A Spotlight…
- What's Brewing in March! - 18 March 2024
We've leaped into this month, and we're hopping with excitement here at Kitten Cup Studio! Here's what we have brewing: We'll be at GDC!🔜 Our Creative Director Saffron and our Producer Len will be in San Francisco, and if you find them, you might get some exclusive Kitten Cup swag and secrets! Saffron will also be part of the Leadership Microtalk, Leaders Working at the Heart of the Team 2024 on Wednesday, March 20th at 2pm! Say hi to the team and grab a cute pin! 😸 The Roadmap🗺️ There has been some exciting theories on what folks in our Discord predict will be in the next update. We've pushed out bubble tea, stovetop tea, iced tea, and seasons! What do YOU think is next? Cat of the Month!😺 We want to highlight all the cute cats, and that means yours! You can join our Discord and send in your best cat pics. Tango ❤️"Sleeping and Bugs" 💔"New people and surprises" ☕"Cinnamon tea with…
- Version 0.5.3: Bug Fix - 30 January 2024
Hello Tea Makers! We've got one more patch to round out the month of January! This patch fixes a bug that has been lingering for a while now. Some players, usually on certain types of mac computers, have been reporting a very obstrusive black static covering the screen that has made the game unplayable. Unfortunately, because the bug only affected very specific hardware, it's taken us a while to get the equipment to fix and test it. We're so thankful to everyone who has helped us discover this bug, and we really appreciate your patience as we worked towards fixing it! And for anyone who has had to hold off until this bug was fixed, we're so excited to finally welcome you to Pekoe. As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more…
- Patch update version 0.5.2 - 24 January 2024
Hello Tea Makers! While we're hard at work on the next update, we have a few more bug fixes for you! Thanks as always to everyone who is helping us out by submitting bug reports. You're the best! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! 🐞Bugs Fixed bug where residents would show up at player window for tea during Resident Tea Time (meant to be at resident houses only) Above fix also fixes bug where g…
- New Patch v0.5.1 is here! - 10 January 2024
Happy New Year, Tea Makers! The Kitten Cup Team is back in the office, and we've got our paws working diligently to bring you more Pekoe! This includes a few bugs that arrived with our most recent major update, as detailed below. We hope you're all enjoying the Seasons update and can't wait to share more with you soon! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! 🐞Bugs Fixing camera clipping error when t…
- PEKOE UPDATE: SEASONS - 20 December 2023
🍵Tea's the season, everyone!❄️🌱☀️🍂 December is always a great time to reflect over the past year. A lot of changes can happen in a full year, and what better way to celebrate that than by experiencing all four seasons in our cozy tea-making game? That's right, we've got another big update for you, this time focused on adding content and gameplay mechanics related to Seasons! Whichever season is your favourite, we've got new art, dialogue, and gameplay for you, all outlined in the full list below! The Roadmap! We're thrilled to share a glimpse into what's ahead! Seasons marks the second among a series of substantial content updates leading up to v1.0. Meanwhile, expect our routine patches and bug fixes to ensure a smooth experience. Brace yourselves for some paws-itively amazing updates that'll leave you feline hyped for more!🐾 Now let's dive in! Version 0.5 Seasons Update - Patch No…
- Patch Update v0.4.2! - 22 November 2023
Hey, Tea Makers, As more and more people unlock and try out bubble tea, we're bound to discover a few more bugs in the process. Luckily, thanks to all of your help, we've managed to squash quite a few bugs and add some improvements to smooth out the process even further! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! Bugs Fixing bug where straw would move and clip through bubble tea cup Fixed bug where bubb…
- Sit Back and Relax - Vote for Pekoe! - 21 November 2023
Calling all tea makers!🍵🐾 Vote for Pekoe and help us steep our way to victory in the Sit Back and Relax category for the Steam Awards 2023! If you're seeking the purr-fect way to unwind and embrace tranquili-tea, look no further than Pekoe! Here, you'll immerse yourself in the art of brewing tea for adorable cats, all while basking in the warm, relaxing ambiance of our charming setting. Unwind, sip some tea, and let the gentle vibes of Pekoe whisk away your stress. Your vote is the cat's meow, and we appreciate your support for Pekoe in the Sit Back and Relax category of the Steam Awards 2023. -Kitten Cup Studio Team
- New Patch v0.4.1 is here! - 1 November 2023
Hey, Tea Makers, We hope everyone is enjoying our latest big update! It's so exciting to see everyone's stove top creations. Some bugs have been found regarding the new mechanics and ingredient changes, but with all of your diligent bug reports, we've been able to squash them quickly. Thanks again to everyone who's helped out with bug reports! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! Bugs Fixed bug wh…
- PEKOE TEA MAKING UPDATE: TECHNIQUES AND TWEAKS - 25 October 2023
Calling all Tea Makers! 🗣️ This tea making update is a big one, and we're so excited about all the new features and friendship. There's a ton of content updates and fixes in this build, with a full list lower down in this announcement. From some quali-tea new equipment, Bong-cha's bubble tea, to new dialogue, we hope that you enjoy the first of our large content updates to Pekoe! Our love for bubble tea is boba-line dangerous. We wanted to share with you a bit of a peak into the future; Tea Making: Techniques and Tweaks is the first of several large content updates we'll be doing before v1.0. In between, we'll be doing our regular patch and bug fixes as needed. We have some meow-gical updates planned that you won't want to miss! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the sc…
- New Major Update Coming Soon! - 12 October 2023
Sip’rise! Here’s a little tea-se of what's to come Bong-Cha's new boba! New ingredient & teaware capacity system! Improved scoops and infusers! New tea making dialogue! And so much more! But what does it all mean? Stay tuned for the official update announcement!
- New patch v0.3.1 out today! - 6 September 2023
Hey, Tea Makers, We hope everyone has been having a great summer! While we've been working hard at one of our biggest content updates ever, we haven't forgotten about some of the lingering bugs in the currently released version, and that's what we're aiming to fix with this patch today! As always, thanks to everyone for helping us out with their bug reports. As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also has a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! Bu…
- Quality of Life Update 2 [Version 0.3] Out Today! - 2 August 2023
Hey, Tea Makers, We have another big update for you to mark the beginning of August! This update includes some much needed bug-fixes for the most common issues we’ve seen reported. Thanks again to everyone for helping us out by reporting those bugs! As a reminder, if you are experiencing a bug, you can report it in-game by either pressing the F2 key or the drop-down button in the top right corner of the screen. Our Discord also have a bug channel for more in-depth one-on-one support! In particular, if there is a bug that you’ve already reported a while back but is still happening, there is a chance that this is a bug that we’ve had difficulty reproducing. If you’re able to hop into our Discord to help us track down and squash these pesky recurring bugs, we’d love to have you! In addition to bug fixes, today’s update includes some improvements to Tea Making that we think will help everyo…
