Jade Simulator — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Talents and XP Are Here — Plus Crafting and Gameplay Improvements | 2026-10-21 | Hello everyone! This update brings talent progression and activity-based XP, expands Sandbox mode, and improves material selection, processing, and everyday controls.Here’s what’s new:Three talent paths are now fully implemented:Artisan: Reduce activity time costs, expand cart and cutting-machine storage, and improve processing efficiency.Wall-gazer: Improve Focus recovery, XP gains, and appraisal rewards, and unlock a daily ability to reveal the jade distribution inside a rough stone.Manager: Reduce rent, machine fees, and upgrade costs, increase selling prices for certain products, and gain access to a one-time credit option.Earn XP through |
| Demo Update: Jade Carving & Mosaic Commissions | 2026-10-16 | Hello everyone!This update brings new ways to work with jade, from carving individual pieces to assembling mosaic artwork. We have also improved polishing, commission delivery, jade visuals, and guidance throughout the crafting process.Jade CarvingCraft bracelets and traditional round pendants from sliced jade slabs.Browse designs, review material requirements and estimated quality, then position your carving on the slab.Develop your jade carving proficiency, learn permanent designs, and craft commission designs while holding the corresponding commission paper.Collect offcuts and reuse suitable pieces for future projects.Mosaic CommissionsNew |
| Development Update: New Map, Jade Carvings & Laser Inspection | 2026-10-10 | Development Update: Illustrated Map, New Jade Carvings, and Laser InspectionHello everyone!Over the past few days, we’ve been working on exploration, jade appraisal, and stone processing. Here’s a look at the main changes currently in development.A new illustrated world map Explore the town with a traditional Chinese-style map showing your location, facing direction, and key facilities. Select a destination to walk there automatically, or open upgrade menus for supported equipment directly from the map.Eight new jade carvings to appraise Chinese cabbage, phoenix, gourd, golden toad, dragon, pixiu, paired fish, and turtle carvings join the two |
| Jade Simulator Demo Update: Stone Slicing Is Now Available | 2026-10-05 | Jade Simulator Demo Update — October 5, 2026Hello everyone! This update introduces stone slicing and improves stone appearance, jade visuals, and processing controls. It also fixes several issues with lighting, cutting interactions, and stone collisions.Stone slicing is now available: Use the stone cutting machine to slice rough stones and examine the jade and color patterns inside.Updated stone shapes: Newly mined stones now have rounder, smoother forms, with fewer pronounced pits and sharp edges.Improved rind appearance: Reduced the rind’s brightness under normal lighting and improved its surface relief. Rind thickness now consistently affe |