💥 Our Biggest Update Yet is Here!

After weeks of dedication, we’re thrilled to launch one of the largest updates in NewSO history. With hundreds of new objects, engine enhancements, and dev tools, this patch sets the stage for NewSO’s future.

🎉 New Objects Added

We’ve added 500+ new items to Volcanic and dozens to the live game. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting new additions:

🛋️ Furniture & Decor

• Aquariums: Gold Aquarium, Jelly Fish Aquarium

• Seating: Velvet Loveseat, Simply Modern Chair, Dive Bar Chairs, White Folding Chairs, Liberties Choice Dining Chairs

• Tables & Surfaces: Boutique Counters, “When The Spa Is White” Counters

• Storage: Modern Dresser (debug), Sterling Dresser (debug)

• Fences: Privacy Fence, Studio Fence

• Doors & Arches: Grand Movie Double Doors, New French Arches, Lapis Lithos Tone Archway

• Wall Items: Display Poster, Red Curtains, Various Posters (Fashion, Record, Music, Movie), Target Wall Clock

• Other Decor: Huge Wall-Mounted TV, Sculptures (Curtain Thing, Woman Statue, Knight, Mannequin, Decor Wall), Potted Palm, Orange Tree, Zebra Rug, Fame Rug, “The Gretchy”, Archetype of Design Poster

🎭 Skill & Gameplay Items

• Entertainment: Karaoke Stage (needs animation/motive tweaks), Open Mic (early WIP)

• Instruments: Pianomatic AbsoluteSound Keyboard (electric keyboard for skilling)

• Luxury & Comfort: Massage Chair (rare), Spa Steamer (debugging required)

• Studio/Showbiz: Superstar Stereo, Superstar Pool Table, Studio Phone (Volcanic only)

• Miscellaneous Gameplay: Oxygen Bar (debug), Vacation Shower, Superstar Shrub, Social Climber Stairs, Superstar Stall (debug), Unleashed Stall, The Kraken of the Midnight Sea, Sacrifice of the Euphrytian Maidens, New Money object “The Gretchy”

🔧 Engine & Dev Improvements

• ✅ Imported 600+ animations from The Sims 1

• ✅ Added 370+ character meshes

• ✅ Imported 500+ accessories

• ✅ Enhanced piff.cs with filename logging

• ✅ Introduced Splines Update Tool for automated content deployment

• ✅ Integrated backend website systems

• ✅ Applied critical Windows security updates

• ✅ General code maintenance & cleanup

• ✅ Fixed Dinner Matchmaking bug

• ✅ Added experimental Talk-to-Text system (glitchy as we’re working on Mac support as well)

• ✅ Introduced new buffs to select objects (go find them!)

💬 We Need Your Help!

This patch is massive — and with that comes bugs. Here’s how you can help:

• ✅ Test objects in-game and report issues via Discord or our feedback portal

• ✅ Help us debug new objects in Volcanic — especially your favorites

• ✅ Share your ideas on object functions:

  • Should the Karaoke Stage build Charm?

  • Could it be a money-making object?

  • What should decorative items actually do, if anything?

We’re building NewSO with the community, and your input shapes the game.

💡 About Volcanic

Volcanic now houses over 500 new objects, many with unknown or experimental behaviors due to differences in Sims 1 animation imports. Expect oddities — and help us refine them!

Thanks for sticking with us and helping shape NewSO’s evolution.
We’re just getting started. 💚

⬇️ How to Download the Update

Just start your game normally — the patch should apply when you log in.
If you run into issues:

• Windows users: Run the Launcher or NewSo.EXE as Administrator

• Mac users: The game updates automatically through the login window — no changes needed

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