Chinese Parents — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Summer Camp Special! "Bang Bang Barrage" × "Chinese Parents" Value Bundle | 2025-08-12 | "Chinese Parents" teams up with the newly released "Bang Bang Barrage" to bring you an unbeatable combo. Beat the summer heat and set sail for an epic maritime adventure!In "Bang Bang Barrage", you play as a fearless "bean" braving the treacherous Death Sea. After disturbing an unspeakable horror and getting surrounded by enemy henchmen, our courageous soybean must use the recoil from gunfire to dodge danger and escape the mysterious waters amidst a whirlwind of hallucinations and bizarre phenomena.The full version features 10 levels, 50 surreal events, and over 100 shop items. Mix and match 5 weapons and 20 playable characters, th |
| Experience the Multi-Flavored "Life": Summer Sale Specials & Three Bundles | 2025-06-27 | Hello Fellow Parents!Chinese Parents is joining the Steam Summer Sale with a historic low discount of 45% off! We've also prepared the following three special bundles for you:1. Chinese-Style Life BundleIncludes: Chinese Parents × Chinese Love Matchmaker × Chinese Style MMORPG SimulatorBundle Discount: 10% OffComplete the Set: Own part of this bundle? Buy the rest at a reduced price!Three uniquely Chinese-style games that take you on a journey from innocence and confusion toenlightenment. Simulate the quintessential "Chinese life experience"—from birth, schooling,and graduation to working, and even marriage.Matchmaking Inc.It i |
| Chinese Parents and Insects Awaken – Now Available in a Special Bundle! | 2025-05-22 | Hello, dear parents! We’ve created a bundle with the newly released Republic of China spy-themed visual novel game Insects Awaken. Purchasing Chinese Parents and Insects Awaken together through the bundle now gives you a 10% discount! The bundle also supports the "complete the set" feature. Please note that Insects Awaken is currently available only in Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Both Chinese Parents and Insects Awaken are games rooted in local culture. Chinese Parents focuses on intergenerational dialogue under one roof, while Insects Awaken centers on the choices between family and nation in perilous times—both use Chinese emotional |
| 2.0.1.5 | bug修复 | 2025-03-06 | Dear Parents, The details of this update are as follows: Fixed an issue where save files could become corrupted, preventing players from entering the game. Fixed an error in achievement condition calculations, where trait collection displayed 100% completion but failed to unlock Steam achievements. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to email us at mychineseparentsgame@gmail.com. Thank you! |
| 2.0.1.4 Pet System Update | 2024-11-28 | Hello, dear parents! Thank you for your continued support. We're excited to announce the Pet System update in version 2.0.1.4! Starting from the next generation after your current one, a brand-new pet event will be unlocked. You’ll have the opportunity to adopt a cat for your children! Immersive Interactive Experience We’ve added a dedicated pet scene where you can interact with your cat in various ways, such as feeding and playing. As you bond with your furry friend and increase affection, you’ll unlock even more content! New Events, Activities, and Endings Enjoy new pet-related dialogues, events, and activities. Take a break from the hectic |
| 2.0.0.4 update New Heirloom System | 2024-07-03 | Dear Parents, Thank you for your support and patience. We are excited to bring you the latest updates. New Heirloom System Starting from the second generation, parents can buy heirlooms. Heirlooms will be passed down from generation to generation, with each generation able to choose and wear them, benefiting from their unique effects. Start collecting now! For players who have not yet played the 2.0 version, please refer to the following information regarding the differences between the new and old versions as well as save file compatibility. Thank you for your understanding https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/736190/view/4168722301033426 |
| How to continue playing the old saves in the latest build | 2024-06-11 | Hello Parents, For those who ask how to continue playing with your old saves (version number 1.0.9.7) in the latest build (version no. 2.0.0.3). And what's the major diffences between these versions. Please refer to the below accouncement. https://steamcommunity.com/games/736190/announcements/detail/3177861894981976633 |
| 2.0.0.3 Update Log | 2022-06-29 | Hello Parents, This update affects both Windows and Mac players. We've added the ability to import old saves to the menu. Simply click the button in the bottom right corner to convert your 1.0.9.7 saves to the latest version. Important: Importing your old saves will overwrite ALL of your current 2.0 and later save files. This action is irreversible. Be sure to backup your new saves if you wish to keep them. Save file locations: Windows 2.0 and later save files C:\Users\ \AppData\LocalLow\moyuwan\chineseparentsgame\Save Old 1.0.9.7 save files C:\Users\ \AppData\LocalLow\moyuwan\中国式家长\Save Mac 2.0 and later save files /Users/ /Library/Applicati |
| 2.0.0.2 Update Log | 2022-06-01 | Hello Parents, This time around we've squished a few bugs and changed some of the controls: QoL Changes You can now drag classes to re-arrange the order once more. We've changed how the scroll wheel interacts with some menus. We've also made a series of improvements to seme designs. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where a child of the current gender couldn't fulfill Expectations. Fixed a bug where parents' personalities wouldn't change even after a new generation became the new parents. Fixed an issue where pressing space repeatedly in the Friends and Study menus would make the game get stuck in dialog or continue to pop up new dialog even if the me |
| 2.0.0.1 Update Log | 2022-05-15 | Hello Parents, We've received plenty of feedback since the new version went live. And we are working around the clock to resolve these issues. Resolved issues: Fixed the issue where the game might freeze when choosing a profession at turn 24. Fixed the issue where your parents' profession info may be displayed incorrectly under Personal Info after converting your savefile. Fixed a series of interaction and UI issues. Note: It was only the profession titles that were displayed incorrectly, meaning that you still received the amount of money that you were supposed to. However, if you've played the 2.0.0.0 version and want to re-convert your sav |
| Version Update 2.0.0.0 | 2022-05-10 | Hello Parents, Long time no see! During the past months, we've made plenty of new content and have ported the game to other platforms as well. Looking back at the previous version, it's become apparent to us that it would be incredibly difficult to iterate and improve upon much of our content with minor patches. And so, we've opted for making a complete overhaul of the game instead! This overhaul comprises the features as well as the art. Oh, and you will be able to continue playing with your old saves right where you left off. However, the new version also comes with plenty of content unavailable in the older version, and we've changed the w |
| A Perfect Day, another story happens in China, DEMO now available! | 2021-07-29 | ATTENTION: The game only support simplified Chinese now, and we will support English and more languages in the near future. Hi there, We are happy to introduce another title from Coconut Island Games to you, A Perfect Day. Today, the 1 Day Ver. of our title, A Perfect Day is released as a free demo. It contains the content of the "0th" Day, brings you to the last day in 1999, and allow you to experience the day as a Chinese kid named Liang Chen. https://store.steampowered.com/app/843810/_/ You were supposed to send a late Christmas card to a girl, but it turns out you accidentally find a secret within your family... The playtime of the demo i |
| We will bring another Coconut title, Home Behind 2 to WePlay Game Expo! | 2020-11-09 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33018259/fa507d63749ab7085c57ad35335efd13c891b828.png Hi there, We are happy to tell you that we will bring another title published by Coconut Island Games, Home Behind 2 to WePlay in Shanghai! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220010/2/ Unlike the casual feelings in Chinese Parents, Home Behind 2 is a Roguelite RPG which takes place in Scaria suffering from civil war. A country engulfed in a civil war for 10 years. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime! If you |
| Got nominated in the Indie Live EXPO! 30% off for celebration! | 2020-11-09 | On 20th August, Chinese Parents got 33 points and won the Gold Award from Famitsu. And now we are happy to tell you it has also been nominated by the Indie Live EXPO for the Local Cultural Representation Award! To celebrate, there is a 30% off discount from 7th Nov to 9th Nov, enjoy! |
| 33/40! We get the Famitsu Gold Award! | 2020-09-09 | Hi there, We are glad to tell you that we just get the Famitsu gold award! Famitsu is one of the most famous game magazines in Japan, and it is really out of our imagination to get 33 out of 40 points from the 4 editors, and get the gold award! And thanks to the comments from the editors, we will keep improving the game and make it better! |
| Chinese Parents now support Japanese! | 2020-08-19 | Hi there, We are happy to tell you that else than English, Chinese Parents now support Japanese as well! To celebrate that, there is a 10% off discount started from 10am on 19th Aug to 10am on 26th Aug (PST). If you have any Japanese friends interested in it, please tell them this news! Thanks very much for your support! |
| A temporary maintenance for the Chinese version | 2020-07-21 | Hi there, Chinese Parents was firstly released in 2019, and we have received lots of feedback from you. We are surprising to see that so many players have spent such a long time and make your families last for dozens of generations. It is your passion that motivates us to keep update the game for free in the past 2 years. Thanks very much. In order to provide Chinese players with a better game. we would temporarily remove the game in mainland China for a few months. And will soon bring it back after the maintenance is over. Please be noticed that this only affect the players in mainland China. And for those who have own the game, you can stil |
| Style and Substance Meet in Gordian Quest Now Available on Steam! | 2020-03-27 | Dive into the new turn-based roguelike deck builder with a stunning comic art style https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33018259/b608024f6b89aae908bf6ab177f7bf6b5d667d57.jpg We are happy to tell you that Gordian Quest, a fantasy roguelike deck builder Gordian Quest is now available on Steam Early Access. Combining elements of turn-based combat, strategy and deck building, Gordian Quest will have players set out on a perilous journey with their party of heroes to expel ancient curses that are rampaging the land! And there is a special 10%off discount in the first week, don't miss it. https://store.steampowered.co |
| LUNA the Shadow Dust is now OUT! | 2020-02-15 | Hi there, We are happy to tell you that after developing for 4 years, LUNA The Shadow Dust, a fully hand-animated Point&Click puzzle adventure is now OUT! And in the first week, please enjoy your 10% off discount! And hope you will like it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/465100/LUNA_The_Shadow_Dust/ Traditional frame by frame character animation 12 frames per second, 3 layers per frame. Over 250 animations and 20 minutes of cinematics. A nostalgic and time-consuming process - but really worth the challenge for a small indie team of four. Single player mode with dual character control Solve puzzles from different perspectives. Discover a s |
| About what happened recently | 2020-02-13 | Hi there, Sorry that it has been a while since the last post. Thanks so much for your patience. As you may have known, there is a new coronavirus issue in mainland China. Fortunately, all of our team members are healthy and safe. However, we have to stay at home and work remotely. It takes us a few days to set everything up. But since we cannot go to our company, and some of our works cannot be done without the devices in the company, we are sorry to say that the bug fix and the update have to be put off. And we will post new announcement if there is any update. Really sorry for this issue. And hope everyone healthy and safe. |