Grow: Song of the Evertree was initially released on 16 November 2021 on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Since initial release, hotfixes and larger patches have been released to improve upon the game's stability, provide Quality-of-Life fixes and expand breadth of content.
Communications from the developer documenting these changes has been added below.
Patch Notes (As of 08 Mar 2022)
WARNING: Beyond here lie potential spoilers!
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Winds of Change
Builderkin have made some important improvements you should know about:
many frame rate related optimisations
increased stability due to memory usage reduction
resolved a number of subtle memory leaks
save file size optimisations, and speed increase of autosave.
Builderkin says this is very important for console players, but PC players will also gain a lot from this.
Builderkin also thought you should be aware that:
they have increased the spawn chance of mining nodes in caves
the Inn interior lighting has been updated
they've Reduced extreme darkness of Fungi biome colour palettes
platforming difficulties reduced, especially in Song Fragment Vaults 3 / 6 / 7
they have added the ability to remove customisation items from nature reserves
lost items are now a little easier to find
Coppertop would like you to know that he is hungry, and is now accepting some new tasty items...
Added ancient coins to alchemy
Added NPC tokens and building tokens to alchemy
Navikin has made some adjustments...
...and now your Flying Companion can travel around town at night
Shopkin and Itemkin have teamed up to bring you:
a new storefront that sells NPC customisation removal items at the Inn
items that allow removal of NPC customisation items for...
hair
hair dye
facial hair
blemish
accessory (eg glasses)
hat
Additionally, Itemkin has some new goodies for you to enjoy...
Lots (and lots!) of new wallpapers
Some very special new clothing and hats
Elderkin has advised us that...
Something is afoot in Where-Ever. You should investigate!
Sightings of a local legend have emerged... What could it be?!
We managed to get Photograkin to stop long enough to provide us details on Photo Mode...
Player can now choose their facial expression
The number of selfie poses has been massively increased
Selfie poses will set a default expression, which can now be overridden by the player
Option to selectively Hide/Show tool in hand
And lastly, in true Fixerkin fashion, there's A LOT of fixing going on:
Fix for relationships not reaching 5 hearts
Resolved issue with 'Blueprint Bonanza' unlocking
Fixed issue with some achievements not being retroactively recognized as unlocked
Fixed issue on bridges where NPC's would get a little... lost
Fix issue resulting in the player holding an invisible object
Fixed issues with DailyEvents not triggering, or triggering much later than expected
Resolved issue where 'daily event cooldown timer' was being ignored, allowing daily events to trigger back-to-back
Fix for invisible chest in Pallas' cave sequence Fixed some unexpected chest behaviour causing instability
Fixed a rounding error, ensuring Book Harmony UI and Harmony Stone UI report the same numbers
Clear 'Completed Quests' List on Reset Fix for rare crash when processing interact item hud
Fix exception when automated sleep operation is executed first
Resolved control issue on arcade game; now uses generic interact, so it's more easily operated on PC
fix for glitch causing arcade music to play outside of arcade game
Fixed issue with loot tables being incorrect for certain gacha machines
Updated the text on the expert token items to reflect Dream Job re-roll
Fix for the dirt mound showing in UI previews of flower objects
Refactored fishing loot table so it respected the building quest requirements
Fixed issue where player gets stuck in 3 areas of meadow cliff geometry
Fixed issue where player gets stuck in flour mill interior
Minor stalagmite position adjustment to stop potential player stuck issue in 2 caves
Fix for player getting stuck in rocks in Everkin Village
Fix for Player able to get under the water at the edge of the world
Fixed an issue with adopted critters persisting through a new save from a previous game session
Adjusted duration of RepairDocks and HarmonyStone timed tutorials to get Coppertop to chill out a bit
Ensure sliding puzzles contribute to puzzle complete stat
Ensure tool wheel is correctly closed if state changes
Fixed cursor selection within daily updates
fix for npc relationships incorrectly showing renamed npc names
Resolved issue where player got stuck in the Alchemy Tutorial
Fixed issue with world stats not correctly counting districts
Strange Seeds no longer display 'pending work' icon on tree view
Resolved issue with 'build building' goals not triggering when expected
Prevent district blockers from being interacted with until docks repair has been started
Fix call-to-action particle effects on first day not tracking correctly when leaving/entering or saving/loading
Nature reserves don't spawn flowers/shrubs/trees until they're slotted
As always, we hope you enjoy!
2022-02-28
2022-03-08 (Xbox/PS/Switch)
Major
Care and Prosperity
New features and improvements:
Builderkin have expanded the variety of caves you see on worlds
Traderkin has setup a new trade area. Where-ever shall you find it...?
Traderkin has expanded shop inventories
The Everkin have expanded the range of items they will trade Everkoin for.
World Seeds can now be released as soon as they are planted
Coppertop is now accepting a new range of tasty treats that can be used for Alchemy
Builderkin have upped the decoration placement cap per a town area (this will be a PC only update)
Builderkin should stop making some bad decisions about where they build town objects
Puzzlekin says the puzzles shouldn't be puzzling anyone anymore!
Fixes:
The Reportkin have been working to get Stats on worlds reporting correctly
Updates to Book lighting in various environments (was too dark/too bright in some areas)
Front end being too bright when exiting certain areas of the game
Player getting stuck in places (various fixes here)
Updates to Nature Reserve cameras for keyboard and mouse users
Some updates to grass clipping and character clipping
Updates to seating positions being offset on some chairs and couches
Pallas should stop following you around the world 😄
Fix for Arralyn bakery quest not completing if she is assigned to bakery before quest begins
500 miles achievement no longer includes Kazumi travel
NPC laugh lines fixed
Community garden looks more 'garden-y'
Fixed an issue where screenshots didn't always match the actual save location
Fixed issues where planters were spawning under ground
Total time played will display correctly now
Big trees should be choppable!
Reduced the size of the Everkid talk interact
Chests and other items in caves don't reset any more
Other fixes (everkid sized (aka little) fixes that are too long to list)
We hope you enjoy!
2022-01-11
2022-01-20 (Xbox/PS)
2022-01-31 (Switch)
Major
Hotfix #2 (IR)
Fixed up...
Flora and Aeric are now adhering to personal space rules.
The Builderkin have let me know that all known issues with Flora have now been resolved.
Sometimes getting some sleep made not just your eyes, but the game, close. Worry no more! Going to bed now provides only a good night’s sleep.
Book got a bit TOO excited in helping you out with Building town. You will now get currency when you start the tutorial and can afford the house of Kathleen's dreams
Some puzzles were rather.... puzzling to solve. This should now be fixed.
For those of you that were moving faster than Book in getting Kathleen assigned to a house - it's ok now. Book is moving at YOUR speed.
Don't forget, if you experience any problems you can jump onto our Discord channel; Get involved in the community! Chat to a real Everkin (or person...)!
It really helps us get solutions out faster, too!
2021-12-02
2021-12-02 (assumed)
Minor
Hotfix #1 (IR)
Players who were blocked before, you should now be unblocked!
Coppertop will talk to you and teach you the secret art of Alchemy (sorry he was ignoring you, we have solved it)
You should be able to re-enter The Evertree Heart Chamber.
The Desert-ish worlds were sometimes hiding things to do. You should now be able to complete these Tree Worlds.
Your trusty flying partner is ready for lots of snuggles again!
Arralyn and Pallas are ready to move in. They apologise for being bad house guests on your save file.
Song Fragment goals are no longer getting stuck.
Flora apologises for not allowing you to save your game. She asks for your forgiveness and that you do go talk to her.
Some item names weren't displaying their localized text in European languages.
The Book menu had a big red line in it for some players - Sorry Book!
2021-11-18
2021-12-01
Minor
Initial Release
Grow: Song of the Evertree, the breathtaking world-crafting sandbox developed by Brisbane-based Prideful Sloth and published by 505 Games, blooms and spreads world-class adventure with life management and exploration elements on Steam today.
Carrying the weight of the Worlds of Alaria on its burly branches, the majestic Evertree once stood proudly, shrouded in wonder and beauty. Long has this image changed, as its once-dignified presence dwindled into nothing more than a sapling at the hands of a force called the Withering. The Evertree’s final hope for salvation rests with the last Everheart Alchemist, entrusted with caring for the tree.
Following the 2017 release of Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, Prideful Sloth further embraces the relaxing comfort of the cozy genre flourishing over the last decade with Grow. Set off on a delightful adventure filled with vibrant and spirited surroundings, accompanied by an entrancing soundtrack by BAFTA award nominee composer Kevin Penkin (Florence, Star Wars: Visions.)
Endless paths and opportunities stand before an Everheart Alchemist, from growing fantastic lands on the branches of the Evertree to nurturing communities and fostering friendships. The unique gameplay features unforgettable colors and aesthetics, and encourages diversions from fishing to solving puzzles and exploring caves. In Grow, creative freedom is the very soul of adventure.
Every aspect of Grow’s fantastical world creates an experience worth getting lost in; a comforting place where kindness and consideration are rewarded. A thoughtful mindset extends to the developers as well, as they make contributions to the Arbor Day Foundation based on the number of times Grow was wishlisted on Steam. These contributions will result in the planting of trees around the world.
“With the launch of Grow on PC and consoles today, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome players to Alaria,” said Cheryl Vance, Game Designer at Prideful Sloth. “Grow is a game about exploring and existing that we view as an inviting and cozy evolution of our previous work. We sincerely hope that Alaria can become a digital home away from home for all who take the time to visit.”
