Another small update with important bug fixes, thank you for your continued feedback!

• Trees and rocks weren’t resetting correctly – this has been fixed.
  
• Riding school jobs weren’t available – the timer reset when restarting the game, this has been resolved.
  
• New session titles added for multiplayer: “Training” and “Open for all”.
  
• Mouse test riding didn’t work – this issue is now fixed.
  
• Stirrups changed color when mounting – now behaves correctly.
  
• Hotbar no longer highlighted in the inventory – the first row is now correctly marked again.
  
• Word filter updated – “Princess” and “Prince” are now allowed.
  
• Obstacle stands saved in the editor were resetting to default when spawned – this is fixed.
  
• Riding helmets disappeared after entering training – this bug is now fixed.
  
• Clothing reverted & items were removed – e.g. black riding pants, high boots, and black helmet – now fixed.
  
• Improved save functionality implemented – data should now save more reliably.
  
• Processor time calculation now updates properly – even when time is skipped.
  
• Planters and field contents didn’t load or couldn’t be harvested properly – this issue is resolved.
  
• Sleeping didn’t switch to the next month correctly – the cause was a calculation that only worked in the engine but not in the packaged game.
  
• Inventory & equipment sometimes didn’t save when switching to the Player Creator or Obstacle Course Builder – now fixed.
  
• Font changed for stall box names – now more readable.
  
• Tack set “Kentucky Polka” renamed to “Polka Dots”.
  
• Doviran bridles without flash noseband are now displayed correctly.
  
• Horse sale prices adjusted – values have been corrected.
  
• Lead change issue with purebred horses: We were able to reproduce and fix it, and several tests went fine. However, we are not 100% sure if it could still occur in rare cases.
  
• Movement bug after picking up objects in multiplayer: Sometimes triggered after chopping trees, we could not reproduce it again, but are keeping an eye on it.
  
• Axe hit detection fixed – should now work more reliably.

• Added storage area in the garden
  
• Added saddle pad hanger in grooming area and blanket hanger on the other side
  
• Blanket hangers now support blankets with neck attachments
  
• Horse market cycle adjusted – there will now always be at least one purebred horse available

Planter, Fields & Grass Dryer had to be reset for this hotfix!

Thanks again for testing and reporting! If the update doesn’t show up right away, please restart Steam.

To report bugs, join our Discord server[discord.gg]
or post in the appropriate thread in the Steam discussion forum.

A small update with important bug fixes and adjustments - thank you for all your quick feedback after the big farming update!

• Standard Horse Ticket could not be redeemed – this has been fixed.
  
• Evelyn now sells Hay & Alfalfa Hay – perfect for your first round of feeding.
  
• "Owned" indicator in the shop was missing – it's back now.
  
• Grooming items in the riding school became invisible after use – now fixed.
  
• Items were replaced or disappeared when leaving town – this issue has been resolved.
  
• White bridles appeared red – the correct texture now loads properly.
  
• Compensation message didn’t grant money – funds are now properly delivered.
  
• Planting indicator was sometimes incorrect – this has been fixed.
  
• Removed nettle collision – smoother movement around nettle plants.
  
• Floating nettle in Riding School has been placed back on the ground.

Have fun with the hotfix! If the update doesn’t show up right away, please restart Steam once.

To report bugs, join our Discord server[discord.gg]
or post in the appropriate thread in the Steam discussion forum.

Added:

• Long & thick mane and tail
  
• New special coat pattern
  
• Fatigue bar – Tracks daily workload (currently only affects hunger)
  
• Horse Editor – Change mane, tail, forelock style & color
  
• Tack Set "Dover" renamed to "Doviran": Now features an all-new look with many new saddle pad variations and colors!

Changes:

• Mane & tail movement is now more natural
  
• More detailed horse coat textures
  
• Improved AI behavior in stall boxes
  
• Hunger bar is now functional

Stable Storage:
Players can now store specific items inside the stable using containers located in the Feed Room and Hayloft.

Storable Items:

• Apples
  
• Blueberries
  
• Beetroot
  
• Carrots
  
• Hay
  
• Alfalfa Hay
  
• Corn
  
• Oats
  
• Barley
  
• Linseed

Storage Containers:

• Feed Containers
  
• Hay Pallets
  
• Crates

Stable Manager:

• Interactive stable map (ground floor + attic)
  
• Assign horses to boxes (also sets spawn point)
  
• Fill hay nets & feed troughs
  
• Stockpile view – add/remove items
  
• Attic access – manage Grass Dryer and hay collection

• New weekly rotation of horses (Hybrids, Mixed, Purebreds – 11 genetic breeds)
  
• New Horse Tickets:
  
  • Standard Ticket – Hybrids
    
  • Silver Ticket – Mixed Breeds
    
  • Golden Ticket – Purebreds
    
• Naming horses directly after purchase with Pax
  
• Purchased horses no longer appear in the market
  
• Horse Creator updated with ticket selection

Players can now plant crops using planters and fields behind the player house.

Planter Crops:

• Blueberries
  
• Carrots
  
• Beetroot

Field Crops:

• Grass
  
• Alfalfa
  
• Corn
  
• Oats
  
• Barley
  
• Flax (Linseed)

Seeds are available in Veilingen (Town).

• Grass Dryer now available in the hayloft
  
• Dry Grass or Alfalfa for feed or profit
  
• Two hay pallets for dried hay storage

Expanded System:

• New materials and recipes
  
• New craftable items
  
• Tacks & Dye system for recoloring tack gear

Added:

• New obstacles
  
• More editing options per obstacle
  
• Decorative elements
  
• Indoor arena course creation

Changes:

• Obstacle stands are now customizable – no more buying multiple versions

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed several visual bugs

Important:
Due to system changes, all player-built courses have been reset. You will receive compensation via in-game mail!

Added:

• In-game chat with preset messages & emotes (Multiplayer only)
  
• “Chat” tab in keybindings for shortcut setup
  
• Walk / Run icon on HUD
  
• Quickbar hotkeys for item slots 1–8
  
• Hotkeys to unequip items from "In Hand" & "Back" slots
  
• Mini-map
  
• Stable Manager menu
  
• Grass Dryer menu
  
• New default font

Changes:

• Complete overhaul of the Multiplayer menu
  
• Movable UI elements now show a grab bar for dragging

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed Archery UI not appearing
  
• Fixed horse interface disappearing while riding

To improve navigation, new categories were added and new entries for new content, plus updates to existing entries:

Added:

• Hanging Tack
  
• Horse Editor
  
• Hay Dryer
  
• Stable Manager
  
• Farming
  
• Horse Market

Player (for every body type):

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run

Tools & Items:
Broom:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run
  
• Use

Poop Scoop:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run
  
• Use

Brush:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run

Hoof Pick:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run

Saddle (Item & Player):

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Use (Tack up)

Saddle Pad / Blanket:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Use (Tack up)

Bridle / Halter:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run
  
• Use (Tack up)

Seed Bag:

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run
  
• Use

Farming:

• Harvest
  
• Kill Crop

Grain (in Bucket):

• Idle
  
• Walk
  
• Run
  
• Pour
  
• Feed Horse

A big thank you to the community!
Thanks to your suggestions and bug reports, we can work much faster and save valuable time!
This helps us continuously improve quality of life and the overall player experience!
Have fun with the new update! If it’s not available right away, you might need to restart Steam once. 🐎🌾

If you want to report bugs, join our Discord server[discord.gg] or visit the Steam discussion forum in the appropriate thread!

One of the most important topics in the discussion was the Horse Care System, which will be expanded over multiple updates and improved & adjusted based on community feedback.

In the upcoming update, not all items in the stalls will be purely decorative anymore.

• The hay net can be filled with hay that has been harvested from your own crops, or alternatively purchased from shops.
  
• The feeding trough can be filled with treats like apples or other fruits. In the future, you’ll also be able to use self-produced pellets or other feed!

In addition to the health, hunger & cleanliness status displays, a new one will be added: the Fatigue Bar, which will be explained in more detail in a separate post.

In the current version (Early Access 0.1.0.2 – Hotfix), none of the status values are functional yet, but of course, we want to change that! We'll begin with the Fatigue and Hunger stats.

The new Stable Manager will be accessible via a bulletin board on the ground floor of the stable. Once the player interacts with it, a map of your stable will open. This map is interactive, allowing quick and easy access to all areas of the stable.
When you click on a stall, you'll get a detailed overview with the following options:

• A horse can be assigned to the selected box. That horse will then spawn in this box going forward.
  
• The hay net & feeding trough can be filled and customized in color.

The farming system will expand many gameplay elements, including crafting, the horse care system, and provides another method to earn money! For this feature, the garden behind the house will become accessible.

We’ll have various types of harvestable plants. Here are some examples:
Single harvest¹

• Carrots
  
• Beetroot
  
• Grass
  
• Various plants for creating dyes

Multiple harvests²

• Blueberries
  
• Apples

¹Single harvest means these plants provide one yield and must be replanted afterward.
²Multiple harvests means the plant only needs to be planted once and will regularly yield produce, like bushes or trees.
The attic of your stable will serve as a hayloft where you can place harvested grass into several "grass dryers." Once dried, it becomes hay. You can use this hay to feed your horses, fill the hay nets, or sell it.

We want to introduce crafting for various types of horse tack, including gear that can only be crafted and gear that can also be purchased from NPCs. Crafting won’t just help you get special gear, but also offer a way to make money.

Alongside crafting gear, we’ll also provide the option to recolor items.

Crafting a saddle pad (can also be purchased):

1. Fabric
   
2. xxx Pax (In-game currency)

Recoloring a saddle pad:

1. White saddle pad
   
2. Red dye
   
3. xxx Pax (In-game currency)

For Update 0.2.0.0, a "handful" of new crafting options will first be added at the blacksmith.

Many of you requested the ability to rename purchased horses and change their hairstyles and color, including forelock, mane, and tail.
In the grooming area, you’ll soon be able to give your horses a whole new look!
We’ll also be adding brand-new hairstyles!

Currently, the horse market always offers the same horses. We want to change that using in-game time. Every in-game week, new horses will be available, some of them randomly generated to bring more variety. Both mixed breeds and purebreds will be available!

Higher jumps up to class M will be added. Additionally, you’ll be able to place decoratives on the ground.

To make communication with other players easier, we’ll be adding preset phrases and emotes.

We understand that many players would love an in-game chat, but unfortunately we cannot ensure safety, especially for younger players so we’ve decided not to include this feature for now.

Some players had trouble finding their way around, so we decided to add a mini-map. It will show harvestable plants like Nettle and indicate your character’s current viewing direction.
We aim to add more Quality of Life features overall and to explain or implement many functions in a more user-friendly way. This will also be part of ongoing improvements spread across multiple updates. Thanks to the community’s feedback, we know where to focus our efforts!

General Improvements & Bug Fixes:

• Players who assigned their horse to the Stamina Path did not receive EXP – this issue has been fixed.
  
• Stamina EXP can now be earned based on stamina consumption and distance traveled.
  
• EXP rewards are now correctly calculated.
  
• When a path reaches the maximum level (10), this is now properly displayed in the Horse Manager.
  
• The Agility Path now grants less EXP.
  
• Show Jumping challenges for classes E, A, and L are now available. Hovering over the buttons will now display the requirements needed to unlock each class.
  
• Agility EXP is now gained through automatic lead changes.
  
• Jeremiah had an incorrectly assigned talk text that was non-functional – this has been removed.
  
• During Show Jumping training, the horse no longer keeps moving in the background when the result screen is displayed.
  
• Some hay decals in the Riding School had poor blending with other objects – this has been fixed.
  
• The "Job Offer" timer now includes "h" and "m" for hours and minutes, as some players were unsure about the time format.
  
• Some SFX could not be lowered via the settings – this issue has been fixed.
  
• The stable entrance doors on the Riding School map now open wider to allow horses to pass through more easily. (Visually, this might look a bit odd from the outside, but until we can replace the mesh, this is the best solution.)
  
• The text size of some hint messages has been adjusted.
  
• A problem has been fixed where the job horses at the Riding School were no longer interactable after rejoining the map while the job was active.

Gameplay Adjustments:

• For jobs requiring item deliveries, items are now correctly removed from the inventory and recognized.
  
• Horses can now become Exhausted:
  
• If a horse's stamina reaches 0, it enters the Exhausted state.
  
• In this state, the horse is downgraded to at least "Trot."
  
• The Exhausted status is lifted once stamina regenerates above 20%.
  
• While Exhausted, the horse cannot go faster than "Trot" and cannot jump.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could switch to canter during a jump even when stamina was depleted.
  
• Night can now be skipped: Starting at 18:00 (6 PM), you can interact with your bed.
  
• A numerical error in Beginner Course 06 has been corrected.
  
• The feeding animation has been fixed.
  
• The Show Jumping ESC menu no longer causes players to get stuck when closing it.

Final Notes:
For this hotfix, we primarily focused on fixing the most common bugs, as far as it was currently possible.
Some bugs could not be reproduced, making it difficult to identify the cause. I will reach out to certain players who encountered these issues to ask for additional details and assistance.

For your information:
As a team, we had a productive brainstorming session about the future of Unbridled: That Horse Game and the next steps ahead. Once we have cleaned up the current state of the game, we will share more details with you.
We would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their support! It has been a bumpy start, but we are passionately moving forward. We take all feedback and suggestions seriously, and they are always open for discussion.

Join the Community and Shape the Game

Your feedback is important! By participating in Early Access, you have the opportunity to shape the future of Unbridled: That Horse Game. We’d love to hear your thoughts about gameplay, new features, and overall experience.

Don’t forget to drop by our Discord server to connect with other players and share your input directly with our development team.
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• Archery is back!: It was a big wish of the community to have archery back.
Even though there are no bound actions for it yet in update 0.4.0, you can purchase the bow from Florian Himmel and get familiar with it.
Archery works both on foot and while riding. 🎯

• Obstacle Course Builder: Create your own jumping courses and share them in multiplayer!

• Horse Ability System: Build a bond with your horse, level up, and unlock unique destinies: Jumping, Agility, Stamina, and more! You decide which path your horse will take: will it become a racehorse or perhaps a jumping master? With perks, you can compensate for your horse's weaknesses or further enhance the stats it already excels in!
This is just the beginning of the system, but we are continuously working on refining it to its fullest potential.

• Jobs: Take on various tasks from the Job Board at the Horse Market to earn extra money.
• The Axe & The Pickaxe: You now have the ability to chop down trees and break rocks in the campground to gather resources like wood or iron. These activities are especially important for the new jobs you can take on at the job board.
• Resource Gathering: Chop down trees and mine ores! Check out the Horse Market shop for the necessary tools.

• New Horse Interactions:
- Scratch your horse's rump, they’ll love it! ❤️
- Boop the nose! 🐴
• Date & Time: Introducing a Date & Time system that allows various events to occur over time. For example, your horses will get hungry over time, you will have daily bonding tasks (such as brushing and hoof cleaning), and job offers will appear on the job board. This system will be crucial for both farming and breeding in the future.



• Improved Animations: Smoother riding, mounting, dismounting, and improved horse gallop.
• More Lively Maps: Birds and insects now bring more life to the world.
• Player Creator Update: All hairstyles now have proper thumbnails.
• Expanded Graphics Settings: Some players experienced issues with low frame rates. In addition to general optimizations, we have added the following options to the graphics settings:
- Anti-Aliasing Quality
- Post Processing
- Global Illumination
- Reflections
- Textures
- Effects
- Shading
• Visual Item Changes:
- Casual Riding Helmet has a new look.
- Grooming Set has been improved and renamed.



• Fixed a graphics issue causing everything to appear red for players with Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics.
• Reins now display the correct color.
• Turnout yard gates were mistakenly labeled as barn doors -> now corrected.
• Key bindings now save properly.
• Fixed an issue where horses would freeze when led into a stall.
• Horses can no longer walk on campground chairs.
• Players will no longer get stuck when riding and changing horse equipment.



• Horses currently do not get dirty.

Here’s what you need to know leading up to the big day:
🌟 You can still claim Closed Beta Keys until January 26th, 2025. (Click here for more info[www.patreon.com])
🌟 Closed Beta Keys will be deactivated on February 10th, 2025.
🌟 All Patreon supporters who contributed up to 50€ will receive their Full Game Keys via email on February 18th, 2025, thank you for your support!
🌟 The Early Access price will be 23,99€!