- Mini Update 1.0.6 - 27 January 2026
The following updates have been applied:\Abyss Anchor: Added two new placement effects.Sunny Plant: Changed two placement effects (previously identical to Forest Hammock).Optimization: Reduced processing load during screen transitions.\Screen Transitions: Fixed an issue where the screen would occasionally not transition after a battle.Furniture: Fixed an issue where "Layout Reset" on certain furniture caused unstable behavior.
- Mini Update 1.0.5 - 21 January 2026
The following updates have been applied:\Rewards Screen: Adjusted the size.Furniture Rewards: Added a button to check Hounimal Info, similar to the Housing screen.Passive Effects Display: Changed from text-based to icon-based for each rule.\Quick Passive View: Added a button to quickly check passive effects gained during drawing, etc. You can also preview effects that will be gained on the next draw.\Save/Load: Improved the stability of save and load processes.Save Data: Fixed an issue where progress could be lost if the game window was forcibly closed.Orb Spirit: Fixed an issue where some Command Traits were not functioning correctly.Calamity Sweep: Corrected the Boss count on the map UI from 4 to 3.Furniture: Fixed an issue where some passive effects remained active after a Layout Reset.House Skills Furniture: Adjusted the display to clarify that "Grid Upgrades" are not supported for…
- Mini Update 1.0.4 - 9 January 2026
The following updates have been applied:\Loading: Improved stability of the loading process.Thorns & Pressure: Fixed an issue where the timing of removal changed after a Command Reset.Pressure: Fixed an issue where damage dealt to enemies was also reset after a Command Reset.Flash of Resolve: Fixed an issue where Attack power was not reflected correctly.Orb Scale: Fixed unnatural motion/behavior when used with certain House Skills.English Localization: Fixed untranslated text:Hounimal Menu: Hounimal Info and Passive Effects.
- About Supported Play Environments for Hounimal - 6 January 2026
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you very much for playing!Since I have received several inquiries in the threads, I have summarized a Q&A regarding controls and compatibility. What are the supported controls? Hounimal primarily supports PC: Keyboard and Mouse. It does not support game controllers.Can I play on Steam Deck? It is not currently supported.However, I've heard that mouse operation via the touchpad is possible on Steam Deck. I would like to look into this and provide support once I can verify it. (First, please pray that I can actually get my hands on a Steam Deck! They are currently out of stock!)I will announce any changes regarding compatibility in future updates. Thank you for your continued support!See you soon!
- Mini Update 1.0.3 - 6 January 2026
The following updates have been applied:\Combat Training (Tutorial): Added Skip feature.Map: Added reward names to on-hover info.\Sub-effect conditions: Unified description from "Wait Accel unused" to "Command Accel unused."Sub-effect conditions: Added icons to HP consumption conditions for better clarity.Traits: Adjusted trait availability (including those added in v1.0.0) for easier collection:Burrow: Added "Overwhelm" trait.Hunting Stance: Added "Overwhelm" trait.Sweet Begging: Changed trait from "Overflow" to "Overwhelm." Increased Leaking by 1 after upgrade.Sand Shower: Added "WallFall" trait.Endure: Added "WallFall" trait after upgrade.Cat Punch: Added "WallFall" trait after upgrade.Hibernation: Added "WallFall" trait. Repair +1 after upgrade.Arcade Dance: Added "RainfallStrike" trait.Slimy Lick: Added "RainfallStrike" trait.Water Splash: Added "RainfallStrike" trait. Leaking -1 a…
- Mini Update 1.0.2 - 31 December 2025
The following updates have been applied:\Crimson Piano: Sub-effect series bonus changed from 0/1 to 0/2.Nest Making: Added the "Desperate Hard" trait after enhancement.Adjusted the display of House Skill cut-ins.\Hounimal: Fixed the Orb Scale (Stage 3) House Skill cut-in focusing on the belly.Hounimal: Fixed an issue where the 3rd House Skill could not be used and the monument display was incorrect.Calamity Sweep: Fixed a progression block occurring when certain bosses were defeated.Calamity Sweep: Fixed an issue where the increase in required Evolution Seeds was not reflected correctly.Commands: Fixed "Sunny Rest" where the Ember was being applied to the self.Commands: Fixed the enhancement info UI not displaying descriptions for newly added traits.English: Fixed an issue where CHAIN requirements for command sub-effects were not displayed correctly.Localization fixes.
- Mini Update 1.0.0 - 27 December 2025
The following updates have been applied:\NPC progression dialogue now pops up without requiring a mouse-over.Dream Home Hounimal: Added a filter to show only owned furniture.\Increased the Nail rewards for stages added in v1.0.0.Dream Home Hounimal: Set "Show Owned Furniture Only" as the default view.\Fixed an issue where furniture rewards were sometimes not drawn correctly.Fixed an issue in Dream Home Hounimal where locked furniture would sometimes be displayed.Fixed an issue where NPC dialogue was not displayed correctly.Fixed an issue where NPC progression dialogue flags were not saved correctly.Fixed various English localization issues.
- Hounimal 1.0.0 is here! Official Release has begun! - 26 December 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for your patience! With today's 1.0.0 update, Hounimal is officially released!Hounimal is on sale during the following dates! ◇ Period: Dec 19 – Jan 6 ◇ Price: 780 JPY → 702 JPY (30% OFF regular price!) *The price will change to 980 JPY after the Winter Sale ends.Check out the patch notes below!Please see the patch notes below! Major Addition・New Stage: "Confronting The Source"- The final boss of the story appears. Experience the conclusion for yourself!・New Stage: "Calamity Sweep" (High Difficulty) - A post-game challenge featuring various foes from the story. Five levels of adventure changes apply based on the Power Flow, offering a tougher experience.・New Furniture Rarity: "Mythic" - Furniture with powerful placement effects and commands. Has a chance to drop when defeating bosses.・Furniture Series Bonus - Collecting furniture of the s…
- 12/26 (JST) Official Release! [Early Access Price during Winter Sale] - 20 December 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal, We are excited to announce the official release date for "Hounimal"!🎉 Official Release: December 26 at 12:00 AM PST! Prepare for the final battle against the Source of the Calamity. After 8 months of development since our Early Access launch in April 2025, the full version will officially arrive on December 26. (Dec 26, 17:00 JST / 8:00 AM UTC)We plan to post a news update summarizing all the features and content added during the Early Access period shortly after the launch.Please add Hounimal to your wishlist! 🎉 Special Price during the Winter Sale!While the price will be updated to $8.99 after the full release, you can still purchase the game at its Early Access price during the Winter Sale. Please take this opportunity to jump in!◇ Period December 18 – January 6 ◇ Price $6.99 → $6.29 (Essentially 30% OFF compared to the future price!)*The pri…
- New Key Visual Revealed & Store Page Updated - 1 December 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal, Thank you for playing so much since the start of Early Access.We have completely revamped the store page as we prepare for Hounimal's official release in December.🎉 New Key Visual Revealed!This illustration features all the newest additions, including Furious Claws and Orb Scale (who were added during the Early Access period), along with the forest friends!You can really feel the intensity of the battle with the disaster enemies just by looking at the faces of the Hero and Nimble Paws.A big thank you to Tontoro for creating this wonderful illustration!(...Who is this person? It's someone you all know!)🎉 New Trailer!This trailer summarizes all the content added through previous updates. You can also catch a glimpse of several game UI improvements made for the full release version.We are working hard towards a target release in mid-December 2025.…
- Devlog：Ver 1.0.0 - 16 November 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for playing so much since the start of Early Access!In this development log, we will be discussing the upcoming 1.0.0 update, scheduled for release in December.※Please note that all screenshots are from content still under development.Rarity: MythicWe plan to add a fifth rarity, "Mythic," which sits above the current "Supreme" rarity."Mythic" furniture is primarily obtained as a probabilistic reward from bosses, offering powerful placement effects and command effects. If you are lucky enough to acquire one, it will significantly impact your Hounimal's battles.Furniture Placement Effect: Series BonusWe plan to add a placement effect that grants an enhancement when furniture of the same Series is placed in the room.The Series refers to the tags added in the previous update, such as \. Furniture possessing this effect will have their command…
- Hounimal Development Roadmap Update - 16 October 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal, Thank you for playing so much since the start of Early Access.As we have now completed two major updates (0.2.0 and 0.3.0), we have updated the roadmap.The orange sections indicate newly added items. We have added new elements, including a new Hounimal, based on your valuable feedback.In addition to these additions, we are continuing development while also reorganizing information that was difficult to understand.Regarding the official release timing, there is no change to releasing within 2025, but we have adjusted the target month from November to December to account for necessary adjustments and revisions.We are planning a simple Ascension Mode that will allow you to continue playing at higher difficulty levels even after clearing the game. We appreciate your patience as we finalize development.Our next Devlog update is scheduled for November.P…
- Hounimal Ver0.3.2 BugFix Update - 16 October 2025
Update 0.3.2We have released an update focused on improving stability.■ AdditionsAdded Game Guide entries for Command Reset and House Skill.Added information on unlocked House Skill commands to the Monument's details.■ AdjustmentsAdjusted the design of the Command Reset button.Adjusted the protagonist's standing position during the 3rd evolution stage of Orb Scale.Adjusted the visual presentation of enemies (Normal and Elite versions).Adjusted Sound Effects (SE) related to House Skill commands.■ Bug FixesHounimalFixed a bug where the required seed count for the next evolution was not updating upon evolution.FurnitureFixed a bug allowing furniture to be placed on top of the OOPArt \.Enemy RelatedFixed a bug where the enemy-exclusive buff "Calamity Resonance" was not activating.Fixed a bug where the Visual Effects (VFX) for "Calamity Accel" were stacking (duplicating).Fixed a bug where th…
- Hounimal Ver0.3.1 BugFix Update - 4 October 2025
Update 0.3.1We have released an update focused on improving stability.■ Bug FixesOrb ScaleFixed a bug where allied Spirits would become uncontrollable upon an enemy Spirit's death.Added "Gains a Spirit with every Accel Draw" to the ability description text.Fixed a bug where Accel Draw would cause an excessive number of Spirits to be summoned.Instant GridFixed a bug where furniture commands and Wait Accel displays would disappear.Growth RitualFixed a bug where Hounimal Seeds were incorrectly consumed for free items.TutorialFixed a progression bug.Some Calamity FoesFixed a display issue.■ AdjustmentsWinds of ReleaseRemoved the "1st CHAIN" condition for the added effect to activate.Debuff "Pressure"Changed to vanish upon command activation, and fixed the description text.Stages "Fierce" and "Tense-Tingle"Slightly increased the Nails gained upon clearing.Stages "Nerve-Racking" and "Heart-Po…
- Hounimal Ver0.3.0 Update Released! - 3 October 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for your patience! We have officially released Update 0.3.0, which includes a brand-new Hounimal!Please see the patch notes below!Major AdditionsNew Hounimal: Orb Scale After clearing the fourth stage, you can select the "Orb Scale" Hounimal at the Monument. Featuring a wide-layout floor plan, this Hounimal fights technically by manipulating special Orb Spirits.Hounimal Grid Enhancement You can now place enhanced Grids within your Hounimal's body to power up furniture commands. Although their position is random, they can be used to create powerful combos.New Command Category: House Skill This is the fourth command type, distinct from Attack, Defense, and Relax. Activating a House Skill requires a dedicated gauge, and consuming one uses the entire gauge.Hounimal Info Panel You can now easily check all of your Hounimal's passive effects on…
- Devlog：Ver 0.3.0 - 31 August 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for playing Hounimal during Early Access! In this devlog, I'd like to talk about the upcoming 0.3.0 update, scheduled for release in September.※Please note that all screenshots are from content still under development.Grid EnhancementAs a unique Hounimal upgrade, you'll be able to get a "Special Grid" inside your Hounimal. We're considering this as an element that will affect both furniture placement and command battles, allowing commands from furniture placed on this grid to be used immediately at the start of combat.New Adventure Facility: The SaintessFrom Stage 5 onwards, you'll be able to meet the Saintess during your adventures. We're planning a facility where you can enhance your Hounimal using "Hounimal Seeds," which currently have no use outside of evolution.The rule is to choose one option for enhancement, but since it would be d…
- Mini Update 0.2.1 - 3 August 2025
The following changes have been implemented: AddedIn-game GuideYou can now check Hounimal's basic rules from the pause screen.Command List Display on Furniture Reward ScreenYou can now see what commands are available when choosing furniture rewards.AdjustmentsChanged the description for "Triple Resonance Accel" and "Double Resonance Accel" to clarify they are permanent effects.Adjusted the description for the "House Breaker" debuff.Adjusted the position of Hounimal Furious Claws' companion spirit.Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where controls would become unresponsive if a command reservation was canceled at a specific timing.Fixed an issue where some buff/debuff subtractions were not correctly applied only during boss battles.Fixed a bug where Hounimals sometimes couldn't be selected at the Monument after returning to base from an adventure.Fixed an issue where rewards and shop inventory woul…
- Hounimal Ver0.2.0 Update Released! - 19 July 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for your patience! The July 0.2.0 update, featuring a new Hounimal, has now been released! Check out the patch notes below!Key AdditionsNew Hounimal "Furious Claws" & Facility "Monument with an Emblem" After clearing the second stage, you can select the Hounimal "Furious Claws" from the Monument. This Hounimal boasts a vertical layout and fights by transforming its rage into power.Ceiling Furniture Easy to place in Hounimal's often-empty spaces, these furniture pieces don't add commands but offer powerful placement effects.Command Reset Function Commands can now be reset after a CHAIN or after using Accel.New Stage "Tense" This is the fourth stage, featuring stronger enemies. It seems the Librarian will also lend a hand in your adventure. You might even meet the Saintess...New Furniture Placement Effects Numerous effects have been added,…
- Devlog：Ver 0.2.0 - 1 July 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal,Thank you for playing Hounimal during Early Access!In this devlog, we'll talk about the 0.2.0 update, scheduled for release this month. ※Please note that all screenshots are from content still under development.Command Reset Button & Command Boost IconsWe're adding a feature that lets you reset used Command Accels and reserved commands. We've also added icons to show information like the CHAIN count that boosts your commands.New Librarian FacilityFrom Stage 4 onwards, you'll be able to meet Librarians during your adventures. You can select a page from the Tome of Lore to receive rewards or alter the rules of your adventure.New Hounimals & Ceiling FurnitureNew Hounimals with different room layouts and abilities will be added. ...It seems they have a vertically long silhouette. We're also planning to add "ceiling furniture" that can be placed in thos…
- Hounimal Development Roadmap Revealed - 2 May 2025
Dear Prospective Residents of Hounimal, We are excited to share the development roadmap for the roguelite x housing RPG "Hounimal"! Thank you for all the gameplay and feedback since the start of Early Access. We are actively considering improvements based on the suggestions we’ve received. As a general goal, we plan major updates approximately every two months, including the addition of new Hounimal. With each update, more allies will gather at the base, and the story will progress toward the final battle against the source of the calamity. Our target is to officially release the game within this year. We are also considering additional achievements as updates roll out, so if you've already purchased the game, be sure to check back and play again when new updates arrive! If you notice anything while playing or have suggestions, feel free to share your thoughts with us. See you soon!
