From August 14th to 28th, join the Beat the Backroom event!

Use your Geiger counter to track down the mysterious Backrooms, face what’s hiding inside… and maybe walk away with an exclusive Steam item! 🎁

There are three different items to win, each with its own rarity:

• Common: 9,500 / 10,000 chance

• Rare: 400 / 10,000 chance

• Ultra Rare: 100 / 10,000 chance

⚠️ Don’t worry! The Backrooms will remain accessible in the game after August 28th, so no panic!

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The Backroom update is just part of the new content arriving very soon:

• 🗺 New Backroom maps – will you find the entrance?

• 💡 Full lighting rework for the day/night cycle, POIs, and vehicles

• 🌦 Random dynamic weather is back!

• 📍 New Points of Interest (POIs) to explore

• 🎒 Lots of new items to discover

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New Content:

• Added new Backroom maps

• Full lighting rework for environments and vehicles

• Dynamic weather returns

• New POIs added

• Many new discoverable items

Adjustments:

• Adjusted distance between light poles

• Some light poles no longer spawn with lamps

• Adjusted steering for all wheels

• Updated garbage collection settings to release RAM more frequently

Bug Fixes:

• Items (Car Parts) now glow properly for both clients and server when fully painted

• Fixed bug where certain bears would not explode on both client and server, causing desync

• Fixed bug where clients could not access backpacks while host was in any car seat

• Fixed bug where fences could get stuck in cars

• Birds no longer spawn at ground level on high terrain

• Reduced chances of spawning into an endless drunk void when connecting to multiplayer

• Fixed bug where entering a password at join screen would not let the player join

Vehicle-specific fixes:

TriClops:

• Fixed ignition not being cleanable

Musgoat:

• Fixed wheels clipping with brake drum

GTR:

• Fixed asymmetrical front turn signals

• Fixed items being storable on roof of car

• Fixed certain hoods not attachable

• Fixed radiator rotated 180° when attached

IFA:

• Fixed inability to drive with weight activated

• Fixed ignition not being cleanable

• Fixed Dada/UAZ wheel caps stuck on IFA wheels

• Fixed left and right floor mats using same model

• Fixed engine oil cap clipping through engine cover

Bolf:

• Removed unintended extra exhaust attachable spot

• Fixed steering wheel mounted incorrectly

• Adjusted tow point to reduce "space launch" issues

UAZ:

• Fixed brake drums positioned incorrectly

• Fixed one side window not fitting its correct slot

Bonphiac:

• Fixed radiator and engine caps positioned incorrectly

• Fixed exhaust pipe attachments angled incorrectly

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The hunt continues, thanks to your feedback.
Thank you for your support! 💙

Will you be able to beat the Backroom?
⏳ Time is running out…

Heyo Photographers! Welcome to our next Beta update for Sapphire Safari, version 027.3209! We are nearing the end of the development requirements for the v027 stable patch, so there are a lot of QOL features in this one. However, each update took a lot to get right. Ready to do some reading? Heck yeah, boi!

Your Photographer is a very capable human! Now they can climb ropes and balance on beams! Because of this, several key locations, like the Radio Beacon locations, have been updated to match our new climbing and locomotion systems as well!

And because so many of you have asked, we have removed the guardrails on cliffs. Feel free to throw yourselves off as much as you like! No more hand-holding.

A long-awaited tweak to the stealth system in Sapphire Safari is here! Now, if you slowly walk behind creatures, they will remain unaware of you. This only works if they cannot see you, so the old rules still apply for creatures facing you.

When you’re within a Monsutra animation (not a capture animation), you’ll be able to return to the Monsutra popup to select a new position to enter. This is done by hitting the Tab button. You can also toggle the clothing state for the playable Photographer. We do plan to expand on this in the next patch to toggle just how nude you can be.

Also, during any sex animations - including captures - the “Skip” prompt will fast forward to the climax of the animation instead of skipping it entirely. Lastly, we have touched up the ejaculation sprites and included something temporary for female climaxes.

The final creature for the Plains biome is now available! Sultray is a night-only spawn Moth who will likely be visible from big distances away due to her unique flight animation that puts her high above any other creature!

All three of the new creatures on the island now have full voice work done. We held auditions and found three perfect actresses to match our ideal vocals for each of the creatures.

• Axolotl/Salatonie - SLNebula https://x.com/SLNebula

• Otter/Lustra - JCalistahhh https://x.com/JCalistahhh

• Moth/Sultray - SultryLampVA https://x.com/SultryLampVA

Another update that is worth mentioning here is that we have tweaked the spawns of each creature on the island. Meaning the nocturnal creatures like Lecho, Furloin, and Sultray will now only spawn at night, with a slight random chance they will show up during the day. Good hunting!

We have added nine new achievements to the game (not accessible on Steamworks), three of which are related to Monpedia completion, and the other six are fun new things for you all to try to complete!

We will also be working on bringing achievements to GOG as well.

Along with the new Radio Beacon towers (and a few hidden things related to climbing), we have also added a new hidden micro biome in the Plains region. This place is called the Underground Garden, and it will eventually become the Sultray nest, but for now, use it to help fill out your Monpedia entries!

Phew, what a massive patch. This is likely going to be the second-to-last patch we do on the Beta Branch before we launch v027, as we have about three more features we want to build into the game. These include a POV mode for sex acts, a sex act camera mode, and more details for clothing options during sex acts. The camera update will likely cause some bugs, so expect another beta patch to get some live feedback on it before we push v027 out to stable.

Thanks for playing! Excited to hear all the feedback!

• Added Sultray creature (ragdoll, mesh, physics, tags, sockets, spawns) - Sultray will only spawn at night

• Added Sultray flying locomotion system

• Added Lustra vocals

• Added Salatonie vocals

• Updated wing animation priority with LOD

• Added rope climbing animations to the Photographer locomotion

• Added balance beam animations to Photographer locomotion

• Added balance beam movement system and balance minigame

• Added a button (Tab) for returning to Monsutra selection during sex animation
  Added a button (M) for swapping equipped clothing during sex animation

• Updated Expedition Log Player UI to include noise waveform

• Updated sex animation skip for jumping to animation climax

• Added new Achievements and triggers to the map

• Added 9 additional achievements to Guidebook

• Fixed achievement queue bugs and issues

• Fixed zoom control rebind bug

• Fixed idle business animation end

• Fixed idle animation pop-up while crouching

• Added additional mysterious tablet puzzle checks for stability

• Changed execution code order post sex for black screen issues

• Tweaked creature spawning times

• Added Photographer ragdoll particles and SFX

• Removed cliff blockers, good luck, Photographers!

• Corrected UI scroll bar design on some menus

• Corrected UI highlight design on some menus

• Configured additional tweaks to IK systems and interactions

• Fixed player leaning issues with uneven surfaces

• Fixed sundial showing false Pink Moon event start time

• Removed beacon range notification pop-ups for changing camera systems

• Fixed item holding with IK correction post fall recovery

• Overhauled male cum materials and effects

• Added female cum materials and effects

• Added Camera Lock to prevent softlocks from happening

• Added Camera pin to lock first-person aiming for easier rotations

• Added Mouse wheel lock on UI menus

• Corrected controller d-pad control on pause and main menus

• Fixed bush occlusion, allowing for peaking in first and third perspectives

• Added water physics materials for the new locomotion system

• Added creature profiles for water physics and detection

• Modified the plains landscape to include the Underground Garden biome

• Updated climbing puzzles around Radio Beacons

• Updated introduction credits to include new actresses for the new species

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1526900/Sapphire_Safari/

• 1st Round: Aug 15, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Aug 17, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 (UTC)
• 2nd Round: Aug 22, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Aug 24, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 (UTC)

This Challenge (Y) can be completed daily, once per Family.



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With the renewal of Shakatu's Seal set for 2026, the "[Event] Radiant Shakatu's
Seal" will be discontinued and consolidated into the Seal of Gratitude during the Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) maintenance.

To help Adventurers who haven't yet exchanged their seals for their desired
items, the total number of "[Event] Radiant Shakatu's Seal" obtainable through login
rewards → will be increased from [color=#E8C500]10 to 20[/color]!

• Aug 15, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - Sept 18, 2025 (Thu) 23:59 (UTC)

Daily Rewards

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* ADVENTURERS FESTIVAL *

• August 8, 2025 (Fri) 00:00 (UTC) - October 1, 2025 (Wed) 23:59 (UTC)

Learn More!

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• Aug 7, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance - Aug 21, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance

Learn More!

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All Ongoing Events

• Core movement, interaction, and sanity mechanics

• Candle-lighting system to restore sanity

• Hour 1: Arrival sequence & first puzzle

• Basic enemy encounters & scripted scares

• First lighting & audio pass

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• Additional rooms and wings unlocked (Gallery, Kitchen, Guest Bedroom)

• New puzzle types: Sound Ritual, Weight-Balance Scale

• First roaming enemy behaviors

• More cursed object discoveries

• Suburbia -story

• Reservation- story

• Refinery- story

• Cave - story

• Town -Story

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• Mid-game challenge hours with high-risk style survival trials

• Multi-room puzzles with timed elements

• Advanced sanity effects: warped hallways, phantom puzzles, false sounds

• Environmental storytelling updates

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• Final hours and relic chamber showdown

• Multiple possible endings based on sanity & completion

• Performance and atmosphere polish

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We’re reading your feedback on Steam Discussions, Discord, and devlog comments. Every bug you find, idea you share, or puzzle you love helps guide the manor’s evolution.

The house listens. Keep exploring.

Patch Notes:

• The Welkin Marauders event continues for two more weeks!

  • Bring your Eterniteef to Sardindex to exchange for cool rewards!!

  • Check our official Discord for an update on the Marauders vs Defenders content creator event

• New PvP and Gauntlet events have begun!

  • After the Gauntlet event ends, get ready for a Trials event until August 28th,

• The Idol Dimension Expedition event is here until August 21st

  • After the Idol Dimension Expedition event ends, get ready for a Double GvG event until August 28th

A special bonus weapon has been added to the level "Outside Citadel"

🎲 New Mini-Game: Dice of Fortune Ready to test your luck? We've added an exciting 20-sided dice game that'll bring some thrills to your island trading life!

⚠️ Danger Lurks: Thief System: Your success has attracted unwanted attention! Crafty thieves are now prowling around, looking to steal your valuable merchandise. Keep your guard up!

🗺️ Never Get Lost Again: Our brand new tutorial system will guide you through every aspect of island life. From market basics to advanced trading - we've got you covered!

🌐 Speaking Everyone's Language: We're launching with 15 language options, bringing the island adventure to players all around the world!

The boats are loading, the market stalls are ready, and August 21st is almost here!

Ready to start your adventure? 🚢✨

Crushing the souls of the lower class

- Start level timer when movement input is provided.
- Press right trigger or "Q" on keyboard to reset the camera behind TeeVee.
- Polish Zoom functionality: this can no longer be triggered during the zoom animation.
- Fix camera on gravity flips, control rotation is retained on flipping.
- Cutscene fixes for shot durations, across the board.

-When a lavash was prepared, wrapped, and then thrown into the trash (with or without a bag), preparing a new lavash and delivering it to a customer caused garnishes, sauces, and similar states not to reset for the next customer. This also triggered the "enough garnish added" error. This issue has been fixed.

-Squeezed half lemons would disappear when re-entering the game scene, and the stock would still appear full. Now, the position and state of every lemon are saved, and lemons only disappear when thrown into the trash — regardless of whether they are squeezed or not. Throwing away one left and one right half will reduce the stock by 1.

-The mouse cursor used to be centered on the hand icon. It is now anchored to the tip of the hand icon, meaning the fingertip is now the click detection point.

-Bags were not being trashed. This issue has been fixed.

-Players who encountered the lemon bug need to reset their game data and start over for the stock to be corrected.