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nova girder
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@everyone

CreatureCoin The new Creature Club exclusive items are coming out on Thursday! CreatureCoin

The release is divided into two grabs: Plug It and Play It. Plug It contains 17 pairs of horns and Play It contains 17 new hairstyles, that can be mix and matched with the horns.

Available in-app on Thursday Aug 4.

mighty obsidian
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@everyone

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๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ accessories are here!
Mix nโ€™ match with two new Creature Coin grabs live in HR right now CreatureCoin

green flower
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Hello @everyone!

We wanted to update you all on the status of Highrise LAND and our plans for it. We would like to thank you for staying with us during these turbulent times in the crypto market. We understand that you have experienced some frustration with the lack of updates, and we want to assure you that progress is being made โ€“ however, some of our plans have been extended.

We still strongly believe in a future in which users can make private instances of Highrise and customize the game to their liking, host private events, monetize their audience, and much more. We want to make clear that these features will be available to everyone, but owning Highrise LAND will give you many exclusive benefits and perks.

Right now our primary focus is to port our game engine to Unity. This is a complex engineering milestone and it will take some time to reach a stable version. Therefore, it's unlikely that we will make progress towards private Highrise instances within the next 12 months. Nonetheless, LAND holders will get early access to Unity and our new 3D engine.

We also plan to eventually launch the $RISE token that will be used for a variety of different utilities in Highrise, however, the timeline for this is uncertain due to the state of the crypto markets.

We understand that our lack of updates have been disheartening, and we apologize for that. We are committed to working harder on communicating updates and being transparent about our progress.

In the mean time, while we work towards crossing these important milestones to start developing what we envision for LAND, we want to focus on adding immediate value to the product.

As of this moment, @nova girder will be taking over the Highrise LAND project and leading it along with the Creature Club ๐ŸŽ‰

He has some exciting plans for it that will roll out over the coming months:

โ€ข Linking your Highrise Room to your LAND Plots: Highrise Rooms can be linked to plots on the LAND map. This will allows users to access and display deep-links to their room on the map and also give them access to an exclusive boosts on their roomโ€™s max capacity.

โ€ข LAND Tokens are a custom currency that is similar to Creature Coins. Holders will receive LAND Tokens for each standard LAND Plot they own on a daily basis, with a bonus in the case of premium plots. If they own an Estate, they will receive the tokens for each plot that make up the estate.

โ€ข LAND Tokens can be used to purchase furniture from an exclusive shop for LAND owners. All furniture that has ever been released can be found in the shop (with the exception of furniture that has only been used in official rooms, that were sold for gold or were never publicly available). The furniture purchased in the LAND Shop will be account bound.

โ€ข Boost Tokens and Voice Tokens will also be available in the LAND Shop.

โ€ข Exclusive grabs for LAND owners will be periodically released. The grabs will contain exclusive furniture items, and even new rare and exclusive versions of the Slime Pets as rewards.

โ€ข LAND owners will be able to add extra room capacity to the Rooms linked to their LAND plots. If the LAND plot is standard, the room capacity can be boosted up to 75 users. If the plot is Premium, the room capacity can be boosted up to 120 users.

โ€ข LAND owners will receive surprise Airdrops with miscellaneous furniture items.

โ€ข LAND owners will have access to the exclusive LAND channel in the official Highrise Discord server. They will have access to periodical giveaways and contests, with rewards of exclusive versions of furniture and even pets.

We want to thank you once again for being a part of the LAND holder community, trusting us and believing in us. We strongly believe in a multi-Highrise vision and that crypto is the right technology to enable our economy. Although our roadmap has been extended, we intend to continue to provide immediate value for holders and the community at large โค๏ธ

nova girder
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Hey @everyone! Pre-purchases for the Creature Club Jersey start <t:1673643600:F>! In <t:1673643600:R>.
Subscribe now at https://merch.highrise.game to be the first to know when the sale begins.

Plus, each purchase comes with tradable digital Legendary items: Creature Club Jersey and Creature Club Mint Wicked Gum - don't miss out!

More details: This is a presale. Production of the jerseys will start on February 8th, so shipping won't begin until after this date. The codes to redeem the digital items are included in the package with the physical jersey. The presale will be available for 7 days.

High RS Shop

Official High Rise Creature Club Jersey Presale Release

nova girder
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@everyone The presale for the Creature Club Jersey is live now!
๐ŸŒŽ International shipping should be working now too.

Check out https://merch.highrise.game/ to purchase one.

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More details: This is a presale. Production of the jerseys will start on February 8th, so shipping won't begin until after this date. The codes to redeem the digital items are included in the package with the physical jersey. The presale will be available for 7 days. This is not a Creature Club exclusive sale, anyone can purchase.

Highrise Merch Shop

Official Highrise Creature Club Jersey Presale Release

nova girder
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Hello @everyone!

โš ๏ธ Starting next week, all users in the Discord server will have to go through the new verification process to be able to see the content of the server, and to be able to interact with the other members.

This process is part of a bigger and more exciting change for our Discord server, the Highrise Creature Club, and the Highrise Land project. It will allow us to unlock some fantastic new features, improved security, as well as create amazing opportunities for engagement. And it will help us finally build, gather and cultivate the communities that these projects deserve!

highriseverified Donโ€™t worry, itโ€™s easy and fast!
Head over to #1067127805822914562 and follow the steps to verify your account. If you have any issues, check out #1067127908826632192.

We know that this is a big change and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ We canโ€™t wait to share with you all the amazing things that are coming your way!

Thanks for being part of this journey with us. We're looking forward to the bright and exciting future ahead!

NOTE: If you already have the Highrise Verified highriseverified role you don't need to do anything else.

nova girder
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Hey @everyone!

๐ŸŽ We're excited to announce that starting today, we will be holding weekly giveaways for Creature Club NFTs, daily giveaways for exclusive items, and even flash giveaways at random times throughout the day.

You don't have to be a Creature Club member to join in the fun. Just visit #gifts๐ŸŽ to grab a tee, or #daily-giveaways๐Ÿ… to participate in one of the daily giveaways!

New exclusive rewards will be available each week, so stay tuned!

reef hound
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Hey @everyone !

Check out our Channels & Roles section located in the top left corner of the server to claim each role that applies to you! You can claim your Zodiac sign, notifications for giveaways and other events, as well as your pronoun! โ™’ โ™‹ โ™ ๐ŸŽ‰

nova girder
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Hi, @everyone

We're excited to announce a new feature for item design contests, Highrise Concepts, and we'd love for our talented community members to help us test drive this experimental feature!

โš ๏ธ Note that as a trial run, there might be some hiccups along the way. We're counting on you to report any issues or problems you encounter while using Highrise Concepts.

Highrise Concepts introduces a new vote scoring system (ELO rating) that eliminates the advantage of submitting early for more votes. This change allows us to run the submission period and voting stage simultaneously.

When voting, users will be presented with two entries at once, and will choose their favorite between the two. Just like our Style Challenge voting.


We need your help to test Highrise Concepts! We're running a trial Concept for the Creature Club:
Design a pair of wings that fit the Creature Club aesthetic (whatever that is ๐Ÿ™„ ...) and follow these guidelines:

1๏ธโƒฃ Up to 3 items will be selected as winners.

2๏ธโƒฃ Participation is open to everyone, but only Creature Club members (and winners) will receive the items via airdrops.

3๏ธโƒฃ Submit only one item per design to ensure clarity during voting. You can still use a clothed avatar to model your item design and submit multiple images for each concept.

๐Ÿ”– Dates: The Concepts webpage, along with open submission & voting, began on <t:1681419600:f>, and will close at the same time on Wednesday, April 19th. Winners will be announced later that week.

Hereโ€™s the link to the Concepts webpage where you can submit your design and vote: https://bit.ly/hrconcepts

Hereโ€™s the full Concepts FAQ: https://bit.ly/hrconceptsfaq

We truly value your input and can't wait to see your amazing designs! ๐ŸŒŸ Remember to report any issues you encounter during the trial run! You can share your feedback here: https://discord.com/channels/890228388311228456/1096157644613484714

Pocket Worlds on Notion

WHAT IS HIGHRISE CONCEPTS?

nova girder
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Hello @everyone!

Thanks to all the talented community members who participated in the Creature Club Wicked Wings design contest for the Highrise Concepts trial run. We truly appreciate your input and feedback on this new feature!

To keep experimenting further, we are sharing the top 20 entries for our community members to vote on here over Discord. **Each user will have three votes to use for your favorite designs. **

Head over the the #1100542616996692019 channel to vote! Voting will be open until Friday, April 28th.

Thank you again to all of our talented community members who participated in the Creature Club Wicked Wings design contest and shared feedback on the new feature ๐Ÿค

nova girder
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Hey @everyone,

The Creature Club Wicked Wings design contest has come to an end, and we're thrilled to announce the top three designs that you all voted for.

Congratulations to all the winners (@ember hill @lyric fulcrum @fair matrix) ๐ŸŽ‰ We can't wait for everyone to see your wings in-app!

**The winning wings will be delivered to all Creature Club members and everyone that participated in the design contest with valid entries as drops within the next few weeks. **Stay tuned for more updates on when to expect them.

We also want to remind you that Highrise Concepts is a feature that we will continue to develop and improve over time. Your feedback and ideas remain valuable and encouraged in helping us make Highrise Concepts the best it can be. So, don't hesitate to share your thoughts and ideas in the #1096157644613484714 channel.

Thanks again to everyone who participated! ๐Ÿค

lean larkBOT
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:loudspeaker: Attention <@&1064951336904429648>! :loudspeaker:

We are committed to enhancing your experience in Highrise and we need YOUR input to make it even better! :tools:

:small_blue_diamond: What Is It?
We have prepared a User Feedback Survey to gather insights on various aspects of Highrise. From ease-of-use to features you love or think could be improved, we want to hear it all. :speaking_head:

:link: How to Participate?
Click on this link to access the survey. It will take only a few minutes of your time.

:medal: Why Should You Participate?
As a token of our gratitude, we'll be extending a small reward to a number of randomly selected participants. To be eligible, make sure to leave your username at the end of the survey. Rewards will be sent out to eligible participants within a few days :gift:

Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and help us make Highrise the best it can be!

Thank you for your time and participation! :pray:

nova girder
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<@&1067171512836161607> I'm excited to finally share new details about the LAND project. I have full confidence in the strategic plans we've set and the brighter future they promise, and execution has already begun!

Merging LAND with Creature Club

LAND NFTs will be transformed into a new Generation 2 creature, allowing them to join the Creature Club with all its benefits. Here's what you can expect:

  • Generation 2 Creatures: LAND NFTs will be converted into Generation 2 creatures, accompanied by their respective pets. Production of these 3,333 creatures will begin in October, leaks and progress will be shared here on Discord.
  • Community Collaboration: The community will be involved in the production, making you a part of this exciting journey.
  • Creature Club Perks: LAND owners will gain access to ALL Creature Club benefits, including upcoming Highrise+ subscription, and additional features in the pipeline.
  • Premium Lands: Premium Land will receive x3 the benefits of Standard one, aligning with the distinction between Standard and Legendary Creatures.
  • LAND NFTs Update: LAND NFTs will soon display the traits of pets and feature new thumbnails until the new creatures are attached. This update will enhance the visual appeal of the assets and assist in searching for specific pets. A preview of the new thumbnails is shared below!
  • Seamless Transition: We are committed to making this transition as smooth and rewarding as possible. Holders will be receiving special drops until the transition is complete, just as they have for the past few days. Following the merger, both projects will experience a substantial increase in benefits and drops!
  • Room Caps: Room caps will remain available for some time until the merger is finished.

As some of you may have already noticed, we've kicked off a few of these updates. While I can't lock in specific deadlines yet, rest assured you'll see steady progress and communication as we move ahead.

Refund Details

We understand that this is a significant shift in direction, and if you're hesitant about it, we're providing options should you choose not to join us for the journey ahead:

  • Refund Window: A window for refunds will be set before the end of the year. Exact date will be announced soon.
  • Future Refund Procedure: Users wanting a refund will be instructed to send their LAND NFTs to a wallet address we'll provide. Please remain cautious of scammers. Wait for our official announcements and instructions to ensure a safe and legitimate refund.
  • Pricing Guidelines: Refunds will be issued at the original Land Deeds purchase price, applicable to both purchases made directly through Highrise and those acquired on the secondary market:
  • Standard Plots: 210 USD
  • Premium Plots: 630 USD
  • Estate Fees: Any fees for creating estates will be refunded, as these will no longer serve a purpose.

I genuinely appreciate the feedback and support we've received these last few days. It's been a whirlwind, and knowing you're all as invested in this as I am means the world. Special shoutout to @tight cape, @smoky lagoon, @ember hill, @grizzled roost, @grand oar, @copper warren, @grizzled roost, @lone apex, @dusk kindle, @abstract aurora, @twin willow, @haughty junco, @grizzled roost, @primal sage, @reef hound, @grizzled monolith, @untold current, @pseudo dust, @knotty sapphire, and everyone else who took the time to talk with us and share their feedback and perspective with us in the last few days. Your thoughts and feedback are instrumental to me as we move forward, so please continue to share. ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿค

I'm putting everything I've got into making sure this merger with Creature Club takes both projects to the next level. Your support drives me, and I'm committed not to let you down!

reef hound
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<@&931636948425125938> Exciting news, world-builders! ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽ‰

The public beta of Highrise Studio is now available for download! You can unleash your creativity and craft diverse worlds in the Highrise Virtual Universe. Join us in this journey of creation and exploration.

Download the latest build from https://create.highrise.game/highrise-studio and get ready to bring your imagination to life. Publish your worlds to production and dive into them with the upcoming app update (4.4.0).

Don't miss out on engaging discussions about all things Highrise Studio! Claim your role through the #studio-beta-access channel to unlock specialized discussions and connect with fellow creators.

Let's shape magnificent worlds together in the Highrise Virtual Universe! ๐ŸŒŸ

nova girder
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<@&1067169860108435497> <@&1067171512836161607>

Highrise+ Just Released

Highrise+ brings a subscription option to Highrise, featuring monthly Gold, extra customization choices, and unique content for subscribers. Itโ€™s aimed at enhancing your experience in Highrise by offering these added benefits.

**๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Ensuring Fair Distribution **

As part of our commitment to delivering the Highrise+ plan we promised to our Creature Club NFT holders, weโ€™ve implemented a few necessary steps to ensure itโ€™s distributed fairly and without abuse. Hereโ€™s what you need to know:

**๐Ÿ“… 30-Day Rule **

To activate your Highrise+ subscription,** your account needs to have a Creature Club NFT connected for at least 30 uninterrupted days and you must have been active in the last 7 days**. This approach isn't about making things harder for you; but about protecting our system from potential abuse and ensuring the perk benefits genuine, active members of our community.

**๐Ÿ’ก Supporting Our Creators **

In the future, it's planned that World creators will receive a percentage of revenue generated based on the time Highrise+ subscribers spend in their Worlds. This is why itโ€™s crucial that subscriptions are distributed fairly and to truly active users.

**๐Ÿ•’ When Will I Get My Highrise+ Subscription? **

For those who meet the criteria, Highrise+ subscriptions will be rolled out shortly. We're working diligently to ensure that eligible members receive their access as soon as possible. Keep an eye on your account for updatesโ€”it won't be long now. Once all subscriptions are active, we'll share another announcement to notify everyone.

**๐Ÿ†˜ Need Help? **

If you believe you should qualify for Highrise+ based on your Creature Club NFT history, even if there have been brief interruptions, or for any other reason feel you've been overlooked, please donโ€™t hesitate to get in touch. Open a ticket in our Discord server, and weโ€™ll review your situation to ensure fairness and address any discrepancies.

green flower
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@everyone

We're giving away 600,000 Gold to the Highrise Community's best World Builders in our very first... **Highrise Worlds Game Jam! **๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft immersive 3D worlds with Highrise Studio to win prizes and build a world you want to be a part of. Join us here starting April 15th! https://createforum.highrise.game/t/highrise-worlds-game-jam/971

If you want to get involved, head over to #studio-beta-access where you'll gain access to the Highrise Studio channel. You can ask questions and follow along there as people work on Worlds.

We're so excited for what you'll build in our first Game Jam. Don't worry about building the perfect world -- there will be many more Game Jams to come!

Highrise Create

Get ready for the Highrise Game Jam! Unleash your creativity and come together to craft immersive 3D worlds using Highrise Studio. About Highrise Studio is a Unity package that works with Lua scripting to enable creators to make fully interactive 3D worlds in Highrise, a virtual world platform that has built-in avatar and multiplayer features. W...

green flower
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@everyone ๐ŸŽ‰ Welcome to Day 1 of the Highrise Game Jam where we're giving away 600,000 Gold! Time to start brainstorming, sketching, and teaming up for your immersive worlds. Share your ideas and join forces with fellow creators here on Discord. Read more about the game jam rules, prizes, and how to get started here: https://createforum.highrise.game/t/highrise-worlds-game-jam/971

We can't wait to see what worlds you create!

Highrise Create

Get ready for the Highrise Game Jam! Unleash your creativity and come together to craft immersive 3D worlds using Highrise Studio. About Highrise Studio is a Unity package that works with Lua scripting to enable creators to make fully interactive 3D worlds in Highrise, a virtual world platform that has built-in avatar and multiplayer features. W...

graceful laurel
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@everyone Today's the submission date for our inaugural Game Jam! We will be evaluating all published worlds over the next week based on these metrics:

Engagement (average time spent in world / user)
User Count (total users)
User Rating

The winning worlds will be announced next Monday. You are welcome to continue to improve your worlds over the next week.

Haven't published a world yet? You're also welcome to continue to submit/publish worlds, but the judging criteria will be the daily average over the next 7 days, so you will be competing at a handicap for submitting late.

Reminder, the prizes for this Game Jam are:

1st Place: 300k Gold
2nd Place: 200k Gold
3rd Place: 100k Gold

Good luck!

graceful laurel
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@everyone ๐Ÿ“ข Congratulations #Worlds builders! ๐ŸŽŠ Over the last week, the Highrise community logged over 258,000 minutes worth of play time across all #GameJam creations. That's ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿต ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ฆ!

100,912 community visitors played, vibed, and explored Worlds experiences, and results are in.

๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿฅ ๐Ÿฅ drumroll please!

1st Place
๐Ÿฅ‡ SquidGames by @aprilcat
Prize: 300,000 Earned Gold
Total hours: 1,293 hours
Total visits: 28,251
Rating 84%

2nd Place
๐Ÿฅˆ Space Run by @TheIvyCrew
Prize: 200,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 328 hours
Total visits: 7,773
Rating: 76%

3rd Place
๐Ÿฅ‰ AryCity by @fossil delta
Prize: 100,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 171 hours
Total visits: 3,897
Rating: 86%

Congratulations to our competitors! We had a blast running this first game jam, stay tuned for more in the future!

halcyon sleet
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@everyone Our first Highrise Game Jam in April was a huge success! ๐ŸŽ‰ We had so much fun playing your games and seeing the amazing worlds our community created!

๐Ÿ“ข Today, we are excited to announce Highrise Game Jam Challenges! Starting on Monday, May 13th, we will be hosting regular game jams where creators can showcase their skills, collaborate with others, and have fun making exciting worlds. During each event, we will be giving away 600,000 Gold, exclusive avatar items, and a spotlight on the Worlds page!

Check out our forum post for the full details. We canโ€™t wait to see the exciting new worlds our community creates! ๐Ÿ˜

Highrise Create

Get ready for Highrise Game Jam Challenges! Unleash your creativity and come together to craft immersive 3D worlds using Highrise Studio. About Our first Highrise Game Jam in April was a huge success! We had so much fun playing your games and seeing the amazing worlds our community created! Today, we are excited to announce Highrise Game Jam Ch...

halcyon sleet
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Our first themed Game Jam Challenge has begun! This weekโ€™s theme is May Flowers! Weโ€™re giving away an exclusive flower crown and 600,000 Gold to the winners!

@everyone Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this is your chance to showcase your skills, collaborate with others, and bring your game ideas to life. Check out our Create Forum announcement to get started!

halcyon sleet
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@everyone Thanks again to all of our creators who participated in the ๐ŸŒบ May Flowers Game Jam Challenge! We had a blast playing through all of your games ๐Ÿš€! Over the last week, the Highrise community spent 284,675 minutes across all game jam worlds. That's 197 days of playtime!

๐Ÿฅ And now it's time to announce the winners of our May Flowers Game Jam Challenge! All of our winners will receive Earned Gold and an exclusive legendary item, the Wildflower Creator Crown!

1st Place
๐Ÿฅ‡ UnderWorld by @safezone.shop
Prize: 300,000 Earned Gold
Total hours: 1,577 hours
Total visits: 11,051

2nd Place
๐Ÿฅˆ aLittlePrince by @its.gr
Prize: 200,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 1,261 hours
Total visits: 13,979

3rd Place
๐Ÿฅ‰ Flower Run by @SocietyStudios
Prize: 100,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 759 hours
Total visits: 9,252

Congratulations to all of our creators and thank you for building such awesome worlds!! Check out the create forum on June 3rd for our next Game Jam Challenge announcement!

halcyon sleet
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๐Ÿ“ข Announcing the Build-An-Obby Game Jam Challenge! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ All participants will receive an exclusive Creator Hoodie, and the top 3 creators will win the mythical Robochirp pet and gold rewards!

@everyone From June 3rd - June 16th, create a world using our new Obstacle Course game template now available in Highrise Studio! If you're new to Studio, this game jam is the perfect opportunity to learn how to create your first game with our Build-An-Obby video tutorial series. For experienced creators, this is a chance to show off your obby-building skills and compete for a Robochirp pet! Check out our Create Forum announcement to participate! Join #studio-beta-access to get started with HR Studio!

green flower
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๐—–๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—  ๐—™๐—”๐—–๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง๐—”๐—ฅ ๐—•๐—ข๐——๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ: ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ก

Hey @everyone! Our recent 4.7.2 update laid the groundwork for tons of new tools that will let you personalize your avatar like never before.

Get ready forโ€ฆ

  • Body resizing
  • Facial feature adjustments
  • Detailed control over item layering
  • Choice of default mouth expressions
  • Smart item clipping for realistic accessories
  • Customizable walking and running animations

To prepare for a far richer customization experience while maintaining (and improving) the performance of how avatars render in rooms, we needed to refine our current systems. This includes one significant update: the removal of avatar back views.

We know this won't be an easy adjustment! However, we're confident that the benefits of improved performance and the breadth of new editing features will be worth the tradeoff.

Our team is committed to closely monitoring the impact of these changes, both in terms of technical performance and your personal feedback. ๐Ÿ™

Being part of this community means you have a voice! We're in this together, and we're always here to listen and adapt.
Chat with us and share your experiences on Discord in the #1096237675033395301 channel!

Thank you for being a part of this journey to make Highrise even better, one day at a time โค๏ธ

halcyon sleet
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World Creator Awards are here! ๐Ÿ† Earn exclusive items and gold for using HR Studio to create engaging new worlds! ๐ŸŒ

@everyone To celebrate the launch of this program and HR Studio, all Highrise users have been granted a World Creator Hoodie and Hard Hat! Check your gift inbox to claim these items! You can earn the rest of this item set by publishing your first world with HR Studio and sharing it with 5 friends! ๐ŸŽฎโœจ

As you complete your journey to becoming a top worlds creator ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ, you will earn more exclusive items and gold prizes along the way! Rewards will be granted every Friday in the gift inbox starting June 21st! Check out our forum post for the full details.

halcyon sleet
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@everyone Thanks again to all of our creators who participated in theย Build-An-Obby Game Jam Challenge!

We had so much fun playing through all of your games! ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ This was our most engaging game jam yet, with the Highrise community spending 336,623 minutes across all game jam worlds. Thatโ€™s 234 days of playtime! ๐ŸŒŸ

And now itโ€™s time to announce the winners of our Build-An-Obby Jam Challenge! ๐Ÿฅ All of our winners will receive Earned Gold and an exclusive pet!

๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place
Coin Run byย @SocietyStudios
Prize: 300,000 Earned Gold
Total hours: 1,167 hours
Total visits: 9,206

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place
Street Rave byย @your.moth
Prize: 200,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 935 hours
Total visits: 4,763

๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place
Through the Woods byย @cazex
Prize: 100,000 Earned Gold
Total time: 869 hours
Total visits: 5,075

A member of the HR team will be in touch with our winners to coordinate prize grants! Congratulations to all of our creators and thank you again for building these amazing worlds!! Donโ€™t forget to return to the Create Forum on July 1st for our next Game Jam Challenge announcement!

nova girder
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We're thrilled to introduce the ๐ŸŒŸ Brush & Byte Game Jam ๐ŸŒŸ, sponsored by Creature Club! Whether you want to create an interactive game or a chill hangout spot, this is your chance to showcase your creativity.

๐ŸŽฎ What is a Game Jam?

A game jam is a fun event where you create a game within a limited time. For this jam, you'll use Highrise Studio to design simple 2D rooms.

๐Ÿš€ How to Participate

Itโ€™s easy! Just drag and drop your art to build unique spaces. Submit your entry โ€“ it can take less than 10 minutes. We'll provide step-by-step video tutorials to help you get started. If you're not technically savvy, you can team up with someone who is and focus on the art. Find collaborators in the #studio-chat channel.

๐ŸŽจ Create Your World

Create your world using the "2D Platformer" template in HR Studio, then replace the art with your own creations. Thatโ€™s all you need to do to submit your entry! You can also rearrange elements, add more layers, or make any modifications you like. The only rule is that it must be a 2D platformer world. When publishing your world, make sure to include the Tag #hcc on it so we can find your submission.

๐Ÿ“š Need Guidance?

This video tutorial covers everything from installation of HR Studio to publishing your world. For additional help, join our Discord server and ask in the #help channel. We're here to support you every step of the way!

๐Ÿ† Rewards

Everyone who participates will win exclusive Creature Club items, just for submitting an entry! There are also several ways to win top prizes, with each category awarding a special Creature Club pet:

๐ŸŽจ Creativity: The most original and imaginative design.
๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Interactivity: The room with the best interactive elements.
๐Ÿก Best Hangout Spot: The most inviting and fun place to hang out.
๐Ÿ’ป Technical Excellence: The most technically impressive creation.
๐Ÿ… Creature Club's Choice: Voted by Creature Club members for their favorite entry.

Additionally, we'll be introducing achievements you can unlock to earn extra rewards. Completing specific tasks or reaching certain goals within the game jam can unlock even more exclusive items.

๐ŸŽ‰ Game Jam Starts Today!

The Game Jam starts today, and you can start sharing your submissions now. Over the next 2 weeks, we'll be answering questions, sharing helpful tips, live video guidance, extra rewards, and more.

Participate, showcase your talent, and earn amazing rewards! Stay tuned for more updates.

โ“ Confused About Where to Start?

Watch this video tutorial to guide you through every step: Watch Here

Questions? Check our FAQ here: #gamejam-faq

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Weโ€™ve just revealed the first participation rewards for the ๐ŸŒŸ Brush & Byte Game Jam ๐ŸŒŸ! All players who make a submission will receive the Creature Sledgehammer and the Creature Horde background. Just participating grants you these exclusive rewards.

Weโ€™ll be sending these rewards every day to all new participants. Weโ€™ll also be revealing more rewards later, including ways to unlock them by completing specific achievements. Stay tuned!

๐Ÿ†• New to the Brush & Byte Game Jam?

The Brush & Byte Game Jam, sponsored by Creature Club, is an event where you create simple 2D rooms using Highrise Studio. You can design anything from interactive games to chill hangout spots.

๐Ÿš€ How to Participate

โ€ข Create Your World: Use the "2D Platformer" template in HR Studio, then replace the art with your own creations. Rearrange elements, add layers, or make any modifications you like. The only rule is that it must be a 2D platformer world.

โ€ข Submit Your Entry: It can take less than 10 minutes to participate. If you're not technically savvy, team up with someone who is and focus on the art. Find collaborators in the #studio-chat channel.

๐Ÿ“š Need Guidance?

This video tutorial covers everything from installation of HR Studio to publishing your world. For additional help, visit #studio-chat

โ„น๏ธ More Information

For more details about the Game Jam, including participation instructions and tips, refer to [our previous post](#news-updates message) or visit the FAQ #gamejam-faq

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๐ŸŽฏ New Mission Reward: Get 1000 Visitors! ๐ŸŽฏ

We're excited to introduce a new mission reward for the Brush & Byte Game Jam! Get 1000 unique visitors to the world you've submitted and earn the exclusive Creature Ghoul Lenses.

The goal is to encourage players to share their creations and engage with the community, so we don't allow any giveaways or incentives to boost visitor counts.

You have until August 3rd to meet this goal. Good luck!

โณ Game Jam Deadline Extended! โณ

Due to popular demand, we're extending the deadline for the Brush & Byte Game Jam. You now have until July 27th to submit your worlds. This gives you more time to refine your creations and make them truly amazing! And reach that mission reward!

๐ŸŽฅ New Tutorial Playlist Available! ๐ŸŽฅ

We've created a comprehensive playlist to help you participate in the Game Jam. If you're short on time, you can simply watch episodes 1 and 12 to join this Game Jam. Check out the playlist here: Tutorial Playlist. Weโ€™ll continue to add more videos to support you throughout the jam. If you need more tutorials or have specific requests, feel free to reach out to @mild finch, who is producing and curating all the tutorial videos.

๐Ÿ“ Important Notes on Rewards ๐Ÿ“

Missing Rewards?
If you uploaded your world two days ago and havenโ€™t received your rewards, please open a ticket. Your world might be private or missing the correct tag.

**โš ๏ธ Fair Play Reminder: **
Giveaways or paying for votes are strictly prohibited. Letโ€™s keep the competition fair and enjoyable for everyone.

Collaboration:

  • Collaborations must be submitted using the designated form and should involve active contributions from all parties.
  • Selling worlds for the Game Jam is not allowed and will result in being blacklisted from future game jams.
  • Valid collaboration means everyone involved actively participates in the creation process.

Reward Delivery:

  • Rewards are delivered approximately 48 hours after your world is approved. Please be patient.
  • Rewards for collaborators will take longer as we manually verify each submission. Simply uploading a plain template and adding collaborators will not be considered valid.

UPDATE:

๐Ÿ“ฃ Check Your Rank! ๐Ÿ“Š

You can now see where your Game Jam world stands in the unique visitors ranking by checking this sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z2ABtctnc3fPAilbr_v0QxPk3EugcCmRP2dstm7M9Zg/edit?usp=sharing

1000 unique visitors are required by <b>August 3rd</b> to win the Mythical Creature Ghoul Lenses.

The data <b>updates every 6 hours</b> to keep you informed of your progress. Good luck!

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๐Ÿ”ฅ New Mission Reward: Get 666 Visitors! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We've seen how hard you've been working to reach 1000 visitors, and we want to meet you halfway. We're excited to announce a new reward for achieving 666 unique visitors to your submitted world!

Earn the exclusive Creature Flamethrower when your world reaches 666 visitors. If you've already met this milestone, the reward will appear in your gifts tab shortly.

Remember, the Game Jam ends on July 27th, so keep sharing your creations and engaging with the community. You can check your world's number of unique visits by clicking here. Good luck, and happy jamming! ๐Ÿฏ

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๐ŸŽ‰ Brush & Byte Game Jam Winners Announcement ๐ŸŽ‰

Thrilled to announce the winners of the ๐ŸŒŸ Brush & Byte Game Jam ๐ŸŒŸ, sponsored by Creature Club! Your creativity and effort have blown us away, and it's time to celebrate the best of the best.

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Interactive Elements: "Adventures of Creature Island" by @dim wave
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Technical Excellence: "Dark Nightmare" by @modern dome
  • ๐Ÿก Best Hangout Spot: "internet" by @edgy shuttle
  • ๐ŸŽจ Most Creative: "Reef Rendezvous" by @sharp quiver

Congratulations to our winners! You've all created amazing spaces that truly showcase the potential of Highrise Studio.

Weโ€™re also sending everyone who participated a special Creature Club Builder's Helmet and Creature Club Safety Specs, as a token of appreciation for the creativity and time you put on crafting and creating. Thank you for being part of the Brush & Byte Game Jam and showcasing your talent.

๐Ÿ˜ˆ Creature Club's Choice Voting

Creature Club members will soon start voting for their favorite entry. The Creature Club's Choice winner will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more details on how to cast your vote if you're a Creature Club member.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Brush & Byte Game Jam. Your creativity and hard work have made this event a huge success!

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Iโ€™ve always wished I could just draw Highrise rooms, exactly the way I imagine them, and bring them into the app. With Studio recently unlocking the capability of creating isometric rooms, itโ€™s the perfect opportunity to dedicate a Game Jam to explore this: Isometric Dreams. And weโ€™re excited to announce that Creature Club will be sponsoring it once again!

๐ŸงŠ What is Isometric?

Isometric view is a way of showing 3D objects on a 2D surface. Imagine looking at a cube from an angle where you can see three sides at once - that's isometric. It gives depth to 2D images, creating that classic Highrise look we all know.

๐Ÿ The Challenge

Create your dream isometric room in Highrise Studio. Let your imagination run wild - this is your chance to build the space you've always wanted in Highrise.
The goal is to make this room uniquely yours while keeping that classic isometric style. Whether it's a place to party, relax, explore, or anything in between - show us your vision!

๐Ÿš€ How to Participate

  1. Download our isometric room template from Highrise Studio.
  2. Edit the template to create your dream isometric room. Let your creativity shine!
  3. Replace ALL visual assets in the template. Your final room should look completely different from the original.
  4. Ensure your final creation maintains an isometric view.
  5. Submit your isometric world before September 25th.
  6. When publishing, include the tag #iso so that we can find your entry.
  7. Collaborating with someone? Make sure to fill this form

๐Ÿ† Rewards

Just as on the previous Jam, everyone who participates will win exclusive Creature Club items, just for submitting a valid entry! There are also several ways to win top prizes, with each category awarding a unique Creature Club pet:

**๐ŸŽจ Best Original Art: **Rewards the most impressive original art. No AI or pre-made assets.
**๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Best Interactive Elements: **The world with the best interactive elements.
**๐Ÿก Best Hangout Spot: **The most inviting and fun place for players to socialize and spend time.
**๐Ÿ’ป Technical Excellence: **Recognizes the most technically impressive creation that pushes Studio's capabilities.

Additionally, we'll be introducing missions to earn extra rewards. Completing specific tasks or reaching certain goals within the game jam can unlock even more exclusive items.

๐ŸŽฎ Game Jam Starts Today!

The Game Jam starts today, and you can start sharing your submissions now. Participate, showcase your talent, and earn amazing rewards! Stay tuned for more updates.

๐Ÿค” Confused About Where to Start?

Watch this video tutorial to guide you through every step: Watch Here.

๐Ÿ“š Questions? Check the Game Jam FAQ here: #gamejam-faq

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๐ŸŽจ New Mission: Original Art Only! ๐ŸŽจ

This oneโ€™s for all the artists and creatives out there. Weโ€™re introducing a new mission where all graphic assets must be your original workโ€”no premade or AI-generated visuals allowed. If you take on this mission, you'll earn some amazing rewards.

Complete the mission and unlock these rewards:

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš€ Creature Club Space Suit - Rose Vanguard
  • ๐Ÿช– Creature Club Space Helmet - Rose Vanguard
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Creature Club Walkers - Rose Vanguard
  • ๐Ÿš€ Creature Club Jetpack - Rose Vanguard
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Ignition Boost (Mythical Emote)

Youโ€™re free to use any premade music or sound effectsโ€”just make sure your visuals are all your own creation.

โณ Deadline Extended:

You asked, and we listened! The submission deadline has been pushed to October 1st to give you more time to bring your vision to life.

Important Notes:

  • Tagging: Please add the "artwork" tag (without "#") to your world once your assets are fully original and ready.
  • Submission Tracking: Make sure to tag your world with "iso" (without "#"). Worlds tagged with "#iso" don't show in our list!
  • Reward Timing: After you add the "artwork" tag, it may take up to 72 hours for us to review your work and send your rewards, so please be patient ๐Ÿ™

๐Ÿ”— Need more info about the Game Jam? Check out our Game Jam announcement here.

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๐ŸŒŸ Isometric Dreams Game Jam Winners Announcement ๐ŸŒŸ

We're excited to share the winners of the Isometric Dreams Game Jam, sponsored by Creature Club! creatureclublogo With 1,175 entries, 214,888 visits, and a total of 1.5 million minutes of gameplay (that's almost 3 years of playtime!), itโ€™s been an amazing experience. ๐ŸŽฎโœจ

And here are the winners:

  • ๐ŸŽจ Original Art: Pixel Park by @misty garden & @sharp quiver
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Interactive Objects: Pac Mania by @modern dome
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Technical Excellence: Space Race by @delicate coral
  • ๐Ÿก Best Hangout Spot: DeskScape by @dim wave & @delicate coral

Missed out this time? Donโ€™t worry! Weโ€™ll be hosting more jams monthly, with the next one kicking off in mid-October! ๐ŸŽ‰ Nowโ€™s a great time to start learning Highrise Studio. Need a hand getting started? Check out this article or #studio-beta-access for help.

Big congrats to all our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone for building such incredible spaces! ๐Ÿ’› The HR Team will be in touch with the winners to arrange prizes soon. ๐ŸŽ

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Part 1 (1/3):

The Boo Bash is here, and with it, something magical stirs in Highrise. Boo-Buds, playful spirits from the other side, slip through the thinning veil between worlds. These mischievous companions arenโ€™t just here for fun; they open a portal to a hidden realm, revealing ghosts only they can help you see. With their guidance, youโ€™ll gather ectoplazโ€”the energy of the seasonโ€”with each tap summoning a swirl of the supernatural. Stay close, as the Boo-Buds will haunt you with charm, leaving behind more than just whispers.

@everyone :sparkles: Ready to summon your Boo-Bud? Head to the official Boo Bash world now and claim yours: Visit here :sparkles:

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As Halloween draws to an end, the boundary that allowed the Boo-Buds to visit begins to close. The connection between our world and theirs is fading, and soon, the Boo-Buds must return. Their time in Highrise is short, and when the veil thickens once more, they will disappear, leaving behind echoes of their playful presence in your memories. But remember, their charm isnโ€™t goneโ€”it lingers in the laughter and moments shared during this hauntingly delightful time.

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**:sparkles: You can now get a NEW Boo Bud! Your first one will still be in your inventory. Visit the gravestone at the Boo Bash World to find one (https://high.rs/world?id=66fb1172ea835d1b69eb39ba) :sparkles:

Visit the graveyard at the Boo Bash world to **get a new Boo Bud**. Your first one will remain safe in your inventory until the end of the season.
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Yet, for some, the end of Halloween doesnโ€™t mean goodbye. Certain Boo-Buds have bonded too closely to let go. Enter the Soulstone, a rare and powerful artifact that anchors your favorite Boo-Bud to our world. With a Soulstone, your Boo-Bud becomes a permanent part of your Highrise life, staying long after the spectral mists have cleared. This is no fleeting connectionโ€”itโ€™s a bond that defies the natural order, ensuring that your Boo-Bud remains by your side forever.

โœจ For those who dare to keep the bond unbroken, the time is nearโ€ฆ Soulstones are arriving soon. โœจ

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๐Ÿ’Ž Soulstones are here!

With a Soulstone, your Boo-Bud doesnโ€™t have to say goodbye. Bind them to this rare keepsake, and theyโ€™ll remain by your side, even when the season fades.

Soulstone FAQ

โ€ข What is a Soulstone?

A Soulstone is a unique item that allows you to keep your Boo-Bud even after the Halloween season ends. Once bound to a Boo-Bud, that Boo-Bud will stay with you permanently. Equipping a Soulstone will also change your Boo-Budโ€™s color, displaying it within the stone itself. The color varies depending on the type of Soulstone. You can acquire a Soulstone at the Ectomart using either Ectoplaz or gold.

โ€ข How do I bind a Soulstone to my Boo-Bud?

  1. Go to your closet and tap on your Boo-Bud.
  2. Press "Edit Pet Look."
  3. Equip the Soulstone to bind it to your Boo-Bud.

Note: Your Boo-Bud only needs to be equipped with the Soulstone once to bind it. After that, the Boo-Bud will stay with you, even if you switch accessories.

โ€ข Can I keep multiple Boo-Buds?

Yes! You can keep as many Boo-Buds as you want, as long as each one has its own Soulstone bound to it. Youโ€™ll need one Soulstone per Boo-Bud you want to keep permanently.

โ€ข Can I bind more than one Soulstone to the same Boo-Bud?

Absolutely! Binding multiple Soulstones allows you to change your Boo-Budโ€™s appearance with different colors and effects. Just equip a new Soulstone as you like. Only the glow and color of one of them can be active at a time.

โ€ข Where can I get Soulstones?

Soulstones are available for purchase in the Ectomart collection.

โ€ข Are Soulstones and Boo-Buds tradable?

No, both Soulstones and Boo-Buds are permanently account-bound and cannot be traded.

โ€ข Do I need to keep my Soulstone on at all times to keep my Boo-Bud?

No, all you need to do is have a Soulstone bound to it.

This FAQ should give you everything you need to know about Soulstones and how they work with your Boo-Buds. Happy haunting!

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3 DAYS UNTIL THEY LEAVE!

On November 4th, Boo-Buds without a Soulstone will be drawn back to the realm of the dead.

If you want your Boo to stay, secure a Soulstone from the Ectomart before they disappear!

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1 DAY LEFT!

Tomorrow, the Boo-Buds will be returning to their realm! If youโ€™ve secured a Soulstone, theyโ€™ll stay by your sideโ€”but without one, theyโ€™ll cross back over.

We'll be offering a special 30,000 Ectoplaz sale later today for those who are close. Grab the final Ectoplaz you need to keep your Boo-Bud around for good!

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๐ŸŒŒ Announcing the Beyond Boundaries Game Jam! ๐ŸŒŒ

Ready to unleash your creativity and earn exclusive rewards in just a few minutes? ๐Ÿš€ Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, the Beyond Boundaries Game Jam makes it simple to jump in, create something incredible, and get rewarded!

๐Ÿ”ฅ What is Beyond Boundaries?

This creativity-driven game jam lets you bring your boldest ideas to life using drag-and-drop assets from our Catalog!
Earn Fairy Wings for free just by participating. Want to take it further? Compete to win Flairies, exclusive Game Jam pets with matching Mythical Wings.

๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธ Exclusive Game Jam Pets

Meet the Flairies โ€” your magical fairy companions, awarded only to Game Jam winners! With matching Mythical Wings, these non-tradeable pets will stay with you as a symbol of your creative achievement and accompany you on your journey.

๐ŸŽฏ The Challenge

Create a world that stands out for its visuals, interactivity, or overall experience.

Hereโ€™s what you need to know:

  • Build something unique within the jam period: November 20 - December 10.
  • Use assets from the Asset Catalog (skyboxes excluded).
  • Tag your submission with โ€œBBJamโ€ (no hashtags).
  • Bring something fresh, inspiring, and fun to the table!

You can also team up with one other person. Submit your collaboration via the form.

๐Ÿ“… Important Dates

  • Game Jam Period: November 20 - December 10
  • Judging Period: December 11 - 14

๐Ÿ“ฅ How to Participate

  1. Create a World: Use drag-and-drop assets from the Asset Catalog to bring your ideas to life.
  2. Tag It: Add โ€œBBJamโ€ when submitting your world.
  3. Follow the Guidelines: Ensure your world aligns with the Community Guidelines.
  4. Submit & Share: Once your world is ready, submit it and share it with the community.

๐Ÿ† Rewards & Surprises

  • Fairy Wings: Earn these magical wings just for participating.
  • Flairies & Mythical Wings: Compete for exclusive Game Jam rewards:
    • ๐Ÿ’š Verdant Flair Wings โ€“ Best Overall Experience
    • ๐Ÿ–ค Obsidian Flair Wings โ€“ Best Scripting
    • ๐Ÿ’› Radiant Flair Wings โ€“ Best Visuals

๐Ÿ“‹ Check Your Entry Status

Curious about your submission status? Check it here:
Entry Status Spreadsheet

๐Ÿง Need Help Getting Started?

Watch this 7-minute tutorial to learn how to set up and start creating. Prefer reading? Check out the written guide. For additional help, visit #studio-beta-access to unlock support channels.

Are you ready to go Beyond Boundaries? Join us and show us what you can create! ๐ŸŒ 

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๐ŸŽ‰ Good News from Beyond Boundaries! ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re so happy to see you creating awesome experiences for the community! To show our appreciation, weโ€™re giving out a new participation reward: the Mythical Flairy Bloom Background as a thank-you for being part of Beyond Boundaries!

  • Already got your rewards? Youโ€™ll receive the background separately.
  • Havenโ€™t received any rewards yet? Donโ€™t worry, theyโ€™re on the way! Just make sure to follow these simple guidelines to help us out:

Guidelines for Participation:

1๏ธโƒฃ Use a proper name and thumbnail for your world.
2๏ธโƒฃ Donโ€™t upload plain templates make some real changes.
3๏ธโƒฃ Donโ€™t sell rewards to other people.
4๏ธโƒฃ Submissions should be original and match the theme.
5๏ธโƒฃ Low-effort or incomplete entries may be disqualified.
6๏ธโƒฃ Tag your world with "BBJAM".

๐Ÿ” Note: If your world isnโ€™t on the sheet, it means it hasnโ€™t been reviewed yet. Please be patient as we go through them!

๐Ÿ’ก Need help?

Check out this 7-minute tutorial to learn how to start creating!

From Beyond Boundaries, with creativity! โœจ More fun challenges are coming soon!

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๐ŸŽ‰ Mission Reward: 500 Unique Visitors! ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re happy to announce a special mission reward for creators in Beyond Boundaries! Reach 500 unique visitors to your world, and youโ€™ll earn the Mythical Flairy Twilight Background as a thank-you for your amazing work. โœจ

How It Works:

  • We track unique visitors starting from December 4th.
  • You can check your worldโ€™s progress on the tracking sheet, which updates every 6 hours.
  • Visitors will continue to count until the last judging day on December 17th.

โณ Deadline Extended!

  • The submission period has been extended until December 14th.
  • The judging period is now on December 17th.
  • While new world submissions are closed after the deadline, you can still update your world and earn visitors until judging ends.

โœจ Fair Play Reminder:

  • Buying visitors or hosting giveaways to boost your visitor count is strictly prohibited.
  • Letโ€™s keep the competition fun and fair for everyone!

๐Ÿ“‹ Important Notes:

  • Worlds that are rejected, purchased, or unsuitable for the game jam will be disqualified, even if they hit the visitor goal.
  • Using ad tokens and campaigns is fine, as long as they follow the guidelines.
  • Creators are welcome to update their worlds during this period to improve them.
  • Collaborators will also receive the reward, but only after the rewards have been sent to the original owner.

๐ŸŽ Reward Delivery:

Rewards will not be sent the same day you reach the goal. Please be patient as we manually send them out to everyone.

Check your rank and see how you're doing by visiting the tracking sheet. Good luck, and keep creating more challenges are coming! ๐Ÿงš

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โœจ Level Up Your Skills with Highrise Studio! ๐ŸŽจ

Join our senior technical artists live and learn how to take your game jam entries to the next level! During the stream, youโ€™ll gain valuable insights and have a chance to snag exclusive rewards. Weโ€™re dropping limited Gold codes be quick to claim yours!

๐Ÿ•” Donโ€™t miss it today at 17:00 EST!

๐Ÿ“Œ Pro Tip: @mossy harbor streams every Tuesday and Thursday at 17:00 EST. These regular sessions are perfect for leveling up your creative skills!

๐Ÿ“บ Watch it live:
https://www.twitch.tv/nautisshadrick

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๐Ÿ’ซ Our **first animated item **has arrived: meet the **Ravencry Wings! **๐Ÿชฝ

These soft midnight wings beat to a gentle rhythm, designed to elevate your entire look.
Update to the latest version of Highrise (4.17.4) to see the stunning animations!

๐ŸŒŸ Catch them in the just released Twilight Veil grab all month long as a completion reward, account-bound Mythical item. But fly quicklyโ€”after January 12th, these fleeting wings will depart forever.

๐ŸŽ‰ More animated looks are dropping this Decemberโ€”stay tuned!

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๐ŸŒŸ Beyond Boundaries Game Jam Winners Announcement ๐ŸŒŸ

As we approach the new year, we're excited to celebrate the winners of the Beyond Boundaries Game Jam! With an incredible 1,482 entries, a staggering 713,785 visits, and over 1.4 million minutes of gameplay (equivalent to nearly 3 years of playtime), this jam has been a fantastic way to wrap up the year. โœจ

And now, the winners are:

  • ๐Ÿ† Best Visuals: Linden Town by @warped bone
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Best Scripting: AryTown by @fossil delta
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Overall Experience: Port Plunder by @fair matrix

Didn't win this time? Donโ€™t worry! The new year is just around the corner, and with it comes even more opportunities to shine. Our game jams are held monthly, so take this time to explore Highrise Studio, try new ideas, and get ready for whatโ€™s next.

A big congratulations to all our winners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated ๐Ÿค. Your creativity and dedication continue to inspire! The HR Team will reach out to the winners soon to arrange prizes. ๐ŸŽ

Letโ€™s make the new year even more exciting with more incredible creations! ๐Ÿš€

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@everyone This holiday season, Highrise players came together to spread joy and make a real difference. Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generosity, weโ€™ve raised** $74,907.01 for food banks worldwide! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’**

From over 954,866 gifts sent ๐ŸŽ to 5,631 Gift Bombs dropped ๐Ÿ’ฅ, every contribution mattered. Together, weโ€™ve made this Joyfest unforgettable.

Thank you for making Joyfest such a success. Your kindness truly made a difference. Weโ€™re excited to bring you more opportunities to give back in the future. Stay tuned for updates on how this incredible sum will be donated and the impact it will have on food banks worldwide. Hereโ€™s to even more moments of joy in Highrise! โœจ

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๐ŸŽ‰ Live Beats Game Jam Starts Now! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ”ฅ What is Live Beat?

Join our game jam to craft the hottest virtual spots for parties and DJ events! Build, design, and bring the vibe! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

๐ŸŽฏ The Challenge

Create the ultimate virtual party experience! Your space, your rulesโ€”make it pop with interactions and style.

Hereโ€™s what you need to know:

  • Build something unique within the jam period: Jan 17 - Feb 7, 11:59 PM EST
  • Tag your submission with โ€œLiveBeatJamโ€ (no hashtags).
  • Your world must be created after the Game Jam was announced.
  • Entries using low effort or basic templates will not be eligible for the participation reward.
  • You can team up with one other person. Submit your collaboration via this form. Only genuine collaborations are accepted.

๐Ÿ“† Important Dates

  • Development Period: Jan 17 - Feb 7
  • Judging Period: Feb 8 - Feb 12
    All deadlines are at 11:59 PM EST.

๐Ÿ“ฅ How to Participate

  1. Create a World: Start from scratch or iterate on an existing idea.
  2. Tag It: Add "LiveBeatJam" when submitting your world.
  3. Follow the Guidelines: Ensure your world aligns with the Community Guidelines.
  4. Submit & Share: Once your world is ready, submit it and share it with the community for feedback and exposure.

๐ŸŒŸ Rewards & Surprises

  • All participants receive the mythical "Jam Session Dreams" background.
  • Exclusive 5 pets for the winners in categories:
    • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Overall Experience: Top marks for scripting, scenery, and gameplay.
    • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Best Overall Engagement: Recognizes the world with peak player activity.
    • โœจ Best Interactive Elements: For the world brimming with the coolest interactive features.
    • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Excellence: Awarded for outstanding technical achievements.
    • ๐ŸŽ‰ Most Immersive Atmosphere: The ultimate spot for events and parties (Exclusive rewards from HRLive)

We'll unveil more about the rewards and goals in the next few days stay tuned!

โœจ Fair Play Reminder:

  • No buying or selling worlds.
  • Keep the competition fun and fair!
  • Rewards issued 48 hours post-approval.
  • Proper name and thumbnail required, or face disqualification.

๐Ÿ”„ Check Your Entry Status

Keep tabs on your submission via our Google Sheet. Weโ€™re keeping it fair and thorough! ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ†˜ Need Help Getting Started?

First-timer? We've got you covered with a full beginner guide, complete with videos and step-by-step help! ๐Ÿ“˜๐ŸŽฅ

Letโ€™s get this party started exciting creations await! ๐ŸŒโœจ

mild finch
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<@&931636948425125938>

๐ŸŽ‰ Mission Reward: 800 Unique Visitors ๐ŸŽ‰

We're excited to announce this game jam reward for Live Beat creators! Attract 800 unique visitors to your world and earn the first-ever exclusive animated game jam wings ๐Ÿชฝ reward as a token of our appreciation for your creativity.

How it Works

  • We track unique visitors starting from January 27th.
  • Check your world's progress on the tracking sheet, which updates every 6 hours.
  • Visitors will continue to count until the last judging day on February 12.
  • Only unique visitors are counted.

โœจ Winner Rewards

As promised, we are announcing the winner rewards now. The following categories represent each winner, and you can compete in all, but only one world can win at a time:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Overall Experience:
    Build a world that scores top marks for scripting, scenery, gameplay, and more.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Best Overall Engagement:
    Awarded to the world that achieves the highest user playtime by the end of the game jam; promoting your world through ad campaigns is allowed.
  • โœจ Best Interactive Elements:
    For worlds that feature outstanding interactive elements like tappable objects or interactive games.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Excellence:
    Honors superior coding, system integration, and innovation.
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Most Immersive Atmosphere (hriconLive):
    In collaboration with HR Live, create a space for events. Winners also get a chance to host an HR Live event and receive 2,500 live loot for HR Live items.

โณ Friendly Reminders

  • If you're new and not sure where to start, check out our beginner's guide.
  • To see if your world was approved or rejected, check this sheet.
  • Need help appealing a rejected world? Head to #server-supportโ“ and mention <@&1263599959220027493> in the ticket.

๐Ÿ“‹ Important Notes

  • Selling or giving away worlds is prohibited.
  • Worlds that are rejected, purchased, or unsuitable for the game jam will be disqualified, even if they hit the visitor goal.
  • The tracking page may not update for the next 24 hours, so please be patient.
  • Collaborators will receive rewards after the original owner.

๐ŸŽ Reward Delivery

Rewards will be sent after you reach your visitor goal. Please be patient as we manually send them out.

Check your rank and see how you're doing by visiting the tracking sheet. Good luck, and keep creating! ๐Ÿชฝ

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๐ŸŒŸ Live Beat Game Jam Winners Announcement ๐ŸŒŸ

We've all been waiting for this moment! This game jam was a real challenge, with so many great entries to choose from. You all did an amazing job! We had 1,350 entries, over a million visits, and more than 2.4 million minutes played that's almost 5 years of playing!

๐Ÿ† Here are the winners:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Best Overall Experience: TXC FEST by @fossil delta
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Best Overall Engagement: GOONS VENUE by @lucid saddle (156,349 minutes)
  • โœจ Best Interactive Elements: High Vibe by @modern dome
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Excellence: Chrome Synthwave by @rapid swift & @idle lantern
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Most Immersive Atmosphere: Celestial Glowfest by @storm horizon & @simple veldt

We also want to give a shout-out to our runner-ups, who each get 5,000 ad credits to show off their cool worlds:

Didnโ€™t win? No worries! There are plenty more games to make and play. Keep practicing, and youโ€™ll get better each time! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our winners and a big thanks to everyone who joined in. Your creativity rocks! ๐Ÿค The HR Team will get in touch with the winners to sort out your prizes.

Keep an eye out for our next game jams! ๐Ÿ””

<@&931636948425125938>

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต.๐Ÿฌ ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Hey all! We'll be posting version updates in here too now ๐Ÿ™‚

๐Ÿ” ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€

World and Room owners can now curate access to only 18+ verified users. Tailor your audience by either going through the Highrise Create Dashboard for Worlds, or your Roomโ€™s settings on Highrise directly.

This has been heavily requested by the community for a long time, so we're excited to see what you do with it! We'll be keeping a close eye on the directory, and here for conversation around 18+ spaces.

-# (And here's a quick catchup on some recent features you might have missed ๐Ÿ‘‡)

๐Ÿ“ธ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜ & ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€

Pinch, scroll, and double-tap to zoom in and reposition your avatar in the Closet and Photobooth for the perfect view.

๐Ÿšช ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€

Exiting Rooms completely is back! Open the Room panel, and use the โ€œLeaveโ€ button in the bottom right. Plus, you can go to Settings > Home Spawn to set whether you automatically spawn in your Home Room or in the โ€œVoidโ€.

A little hint of what's next: ๐Ÿ”ฅ

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in #1100144034594435173 !

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต.3 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Inbox Streaks

Keep your convos ๐Ÿ”ฅ with new ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜… ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜€!

We love seeing your friendships grow, and wanted a better way to celebrate your daily interactions ๐Ÿซถ

Chat, trade, or send gifts every day to build your Streakโ€”after just 3 days, your Streak goes live!
Missed a day? No worriesโ€”you can restore one of your Streaks for free a couple times a month and keep the connection strong. ๐Ÿ’ช

Who will you be starting a streak with first?

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173 !

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต.5 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Introducing On-Demand Translations! ๐ŸŒŽโœจ

Now you can effortlessly translate nearly any new user-created text right within the appโ€”just tap the "A" button at the end of a message or post.

This handy feature translates content into your preferred language instantly, without altering the original text (view-only).

Please note, translations are available for all languages supported on Highrise but apply only to new text moving forward.

Happy chatting!

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173!

lean larkBOT
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@everyone Your Frenchie Moonpup is waiting for you in the new event starting today! Frenchie Moonpup Eggs are available in both the Crew and Individual ranked rewards ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿพโœจ

mild finch
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<@&931636948425125938> @everyone

๐ŸŒธ Announcing the Spring Jam โ€˜25! ๐ŸŒธ

Wanna win up to 150,000 Earned Gold or unlock one of the rarest backgrounds of the season?
Hereโ€™s your shot. Spring Jam โ€˜25 has officially begun build something fun, social, and unforgettable, and make your mark.

๐ŸŽฎ Whatโ€™s the Challenge?

This jamโ€™s theme is Social Games โ€“ design a world that brings people together to play, interact, and connect.

Think:

  • ๐Ÿ‘  Fashion battles
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Trivia tournaments
  • ๐Ÿ’ƒ Dance-offs
  • ๐ŸŽญ Talent shows
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Mini-games and more!

Whether itโ€™s competitive, creative, or just chill funโ€”your world should give players something they can do together.

Tag your submission with: spring25 (no # needed)

๐ŸŒฑ Spring Vibes, Social Energy

This season is all about fresh ideas and shared experiences. Bring the spring aesthetic with pastels, flowers, or cozy colorsโ€”but make sure your world is alive with activity and built for multiplayer moments.

๐Ÿ“… Key Dates

  • Build & Submit: March 30 โ€“ April 13
  • Judging Period: April 14 โ€“ 18 (no edits allowed)
  • Winners Announced: April 19

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Rules

  • Teams of 2โ€“4 collaborators are allowed
  • Low-effort or incomplete submissions wonโ€™t qualify or receive rewards
  • Submit your collaboration form here

๐Ÿ† Prizes

This time weโ€™re introducing a tiered reward system based on world quality:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place โ€“ 150,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place โ€“ 75,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place โ€“ 50,000 Earned Gold

Gold is awarded to the world owner, who can divide it however they choose.

๐ŸŽ Participation Reward (Track your entry)

Earn a limited-time background by submitting a fully functional, effort-driven world that fits the theme.
โ— Submissions that are low-effort or incomplete will not qualify.

๐Ÿง  How to Join

  1. Create a world with a fun multiplayer activity
  2. Stick to the theme: Social Games
  3. Submit your world by April 13
  4. Tag your world with spring25
  5. โœ… You're in!

๐Ÿ”— New to Studio? Watch the Studio Basics tutorial to get started.
๐Ÿ“‹ Check your entry status here: Entry Tracker Spreadsheet
๐Ÿ“œ Game Jam Rules: Detailed Game Jam Rules

Ready to make your world the place everyone wants to hang out in?
Let your imagination bloom ๐ŸŒผโ€”and show us what youโ€™ve got in Spring Jam โ€˜25!

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@everyone <@&931636948425125938>

POLL TIME! ๐Ÿ“ฒ
Vote on avatar proportions! โœจ

We're working to release an update where you can control the proportions of your avatar! But before we do, we'd love your feedback on which proportions feel just right to you!

See above for the poll, and the attached image for reference. Thanks everyone!

green flower
# green flower
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What's your favorite proportion(s)? Multiple answers allowed. PART 1.

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What's your favorite proportion(s)? Multiple answers allowed. PART 2.

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mighty obsidian
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@here

๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐—™๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—› ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง: ๐—•๐—ข๐—ก๐—š๐—ข'๐—ฆ ๐—•๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐ŸŽˆ
WE'RE LIVE NOW!!
๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฎ ๐Ÿญ-๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ!

Pop balloons to take on Bongo the clown boss! From 4 PM EST until 5 PM EST today, April 24th, earn Blind Boxes with brand-new rewards! ๐Ÿคก

๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž๐—ฆ
Spend your Energy to tap and pop balloons! ๐ŸŽจ If enough balloons are burst, Bongo the clown boss appears for everyone.
Then, earn ๐—•๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜…๐—ฒ๐˜€, which contain a variety of limited edition prizes including a new type of token; Diamonds ๐Ÿ’Ž. Check the box menu to see your chances of winning each prize!

๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ก๐—˜๐—— ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—› ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ
Bongo's Balloons will reappear again soon! If you don't catch him this time, keep checking in so you can clown around in his balloon paradise.
๐ŸŽˆRemember! Each Flash Event is a standalone competition, so your tickets don't carry over between events.

๐Ÿ’› ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ!
Your feedback and bug reports throughout Bongo's Balloon Beta made a world of difference in workshopping this event. Today marks the ๐™ค๐™›๐™›๐™ž๐™˜๐™ž๐™–๐™ก ๐™ก๐™–๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ of this Flash Event!
However, our ears are still open to your experiences, so please drop in to Discord to share your thoughts on Bongo's mini game.

JOIN THE ROOM HERE!
https://high.rs/world?id=67ffbe651613bc60425fa339

mild finch
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๐ŸŒธ Spring Jam โ€˜25 Winners Announcement ๐ŸŒธ

The results are in! Spring Jam โ€˜25 was packed with creativity, and we loved seeing all your incredible worlds. You made it tough to choose, but after careful review, weโ€™re excited to announce the winners!

๐Ÿ† Here are the winners:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place: Guardians of the Forest by @fair matrix
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place: Pawprint Protest by @simple veldt, with collaborators @misty garden, @sharp quiver, and @storm horizon
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place: Aryland by @fossil delta

๐ŸŒŸ Special shoutout to our runner-up:

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Everbloom by @warped bone, with collaborator @spice pawn

Didnโ€™t win this time? No worries, every jam is a chance to improve and show off your skills. Keep creating, and we canโ€™t wait to see what you come up with next! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

๐ŸŽ‰Congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity made this jam truly special! ๐Ÿค The HR Team will reach out to the winners soon to arrange prizes.

Stay tuned for more events coming soon! ๐Ÿ””

<@&931636948425125938>

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.20.2 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

โ†•๏ธ Avatar Height Slider (Beta)

Itโ€™s finally here, the first big unlock from our new avatar tech: adjustable height!

Whether youโ€™re tall, small, or anywhere in between, you can now choose the height that feels most you.

Try out one of four new options in the Closet: tap the ๐Ÿง tab between Outfits and Layers to get started.

๐Ÿงช Since this is a beta, weโ€™re excited to hear what you think! Play around with the options and share your feedback, this is just the beginning!

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173!

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.20.4 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

โ˜€๏ธ Light Mode is Back

Your interface, your vibe.

You can now switch between Dark and Light Mode anytime in Settings โ†’ Appearance.

Since the Highrise 4.0 update, Light Mode fans have been asking for its returnโ€”and itโ€™s finally here. Whether youโ€™re after a brighter look, a hit of nostalgia, or increased accessibility, Light Modeโ€™s ready when you are.

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173!

nova girder
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@everyone

Buzz Collection Now Live! ๐Ÿ

We've partnered with The World Bee Project to launch the Buzz Collection. Every item purchased directly funds native bee conservation!

The collection features** 2 animated items**, and an exclusive Mythical background, with more items available in the Gift Shop.

Native bees pollinate the food we eat, and they're in serious trouble. Habitat loss and pesticides are wiping them out, some areas have already lost most of their bee populations. These aren't just statistics. Once these species are gone, they're gone forever.

Can't grab something right now? Share this with friends who might not know what's happening to our pollinators. Every conversation helps build the buzz these bees need ๐Ÿ’›

Ways to help bees where you live:

๐ŸŒผ Leave the dandelions! They're the first food of spring for bees
๐Ÿšซ Skip pesticides (organic really does matter here)
๐ŸŒธ Plant native flowers, even just in pots
๐Ÿ’ง Create a bee water station with pebbles
๐ŸŒฟ Let part of your yard get messy since bees nest in stems and soil
โœ‹ Don't panic when you see them! Most native bees can't even sting

https://worldbeeproject.org/
#worldbeeproject #buzzbundle

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ 4.20.7 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

๐ŸŒŒ Room Backdrops

The grey void is gone.

Introducing Room Backdrops ๐ŸŒŒ: a new way to set the tone of your Room with custom backgrounds. Add color, mood, and intention to the space you return to every day. Itโ€™s a small change that makes your Room feel more complete, more you.

Youโ€™ll find Backdrops in a new tab inside Design Mode, right next to "All."

We also gave Design Mode a cleanup and made the furniture shop easier to access. A smoother experience for building and decorating, especially for the dedicated Room Builders out there ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ.

โ€”

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughtsโ€”drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173 !

nova girder
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@everyone # ๐ŸŽ‰ Snugglins arrive <t:1748620800:R>! ๐ŸŽ‰

Say hello to our newest pets: Snugglins, living plushies you can hatch instantly, customize endlessly, and collect by the piece!

โœจ Mix-and-match parts
๐ŸŽจ Change their colors with Colorpatches
๐Ÿ’Ž Swap eggs for rare accessories
๐Ÿ“ Give them the perfect name
๐Ÿงธ No two Snugglins need to look the same (unless you want them to)

Snugglins drop May 30th. Save them a spot on your pillow!

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ 4.20.10 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

๐ŸŽ Referral Rewards

Welcome a Friend With a Gift

Highrise is better with friends, and now, you can invite someone new with a gift picked just for them! At the end of the day, Highrise is a community and we believe every new member deserves a warm welcome ๐Ÿ’–.

Hereโ€™s how it works:

  • Open the โ˜ฐ menu and tap Invite Friends
  • Choose a welcome gift for your new friend
  • Share your invite link (one friend per link!)
  • When they join and complete Day 2 of Daily Quests, they count toward your referral rewards.
  • Note: Invite links can only be successfully opened on mobile, not on desktops.

โ€”

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts โ€” drop your feedback in โ #1100144034594435173!

lean larkBOT
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@everyone
๐Ÿฆ‡ Witching Hour draws near...

Weโ€™re conjuring up something special for the next Steam milestone ๐Ÿงชโœจ

15k wishlists? Smashed.
Next stop: 30k and beyond.

If you havenโ€™t already, nowโ€™s the time to wishlist Highrise on Steam to help unlock the next exclusive item.

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Every wishlist brings us closer to something new.
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://high.rs/web-open?login=true&path=wishlist-on-steam

weak hazel
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@everyone

Servers are back up.

If you notice any issues with the voice chat after the downtime, please reach out to our support team.

Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding.

ember spruce
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@everyone

๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ 4.21.0 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

๐ŸŽง Big Voice Update: Go Live, Talk Freely, and Take Control!

GENERAL VOICE

๐Ÿ”Š General Voice Chat Is Now Free Everywhere!
Voice chat is now totally free in all Rooms. No tokens, no fees, just real conversation. Just like Worlds!

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Proximity Chat
All general Voice chat now uses proximity, less cross talk, more natural convos.

โœ… 18+ Verification
Voice now requires 18+ verification to keep chats respectful and spam-free.
Not verified? You can still hang out in text!

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Total Control Over Who Joins
Voice in your Room starts off private โ€” only people you approve can speak. To let anyone join, open the Voice channel menu and turn off the private setting. You can also allow friends to auto-join if you prefer to keep it semi-private. Your space, your rules!

GO LIVE

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Go Live. Get Heard.
Tap Go Live to broadcast to the whole Room. You must be 18+ verified to speak, but anyone can listen. Invite others users to join you on voice if you wish! You'll appear in the Live section of the Directory. Going live means proximity voice is turned off so everyone in the room can hear you clearly!

๐Ÿ”„ Old Voice Tokens?
All your old Voice Tokens will be automatically converted to Live Tokens, ready to use in Go Live mode.

โฌ†๏ธ Update Required
Make sure youโ€™ve updated to version 4.21.0 to unlock all the new Voice features.

๐ŸŒ Voice Works the Same Everywhere
Rooms or Worlds, Voice is now seamless across both.

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts - drop your feedback in #1100144034594435173!

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@everyone

โšก SERVERS ARE DOWN โšก

Hi everyone, we're currently experiencing unexpected server downtime. The HR team is working to fix this ASAP.

Updates coming soon. Thank you for your patience!

You can monitor the status here! (https://highrise.game/status) Our brand new staus page ๐Ÿ˜

low moss
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@everyone

๐ŸŽ‰ WE'RE SO BACK ๐Ÿฅณ

Servers are back online!

low moss
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@everyone

Highrise is nominated for the Pocket Gamer Awards: Best Creation Platform! ๐ŸŽ‰

Our mission is to create the best tools to unleash your creativity, and it's an honor to receive recognition alongside industry titans. Letโ€™s win this thing and show everyone how special our community is. ๐Ÿซก

If you service the video game industry in any way, please vote for us today! https://www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2025/vote/best-game-engine-creation-platform/

This award is open to third-party tech companies that provide game engines or game creation platforms that are instrumental in enabling or powering mobile games development.

low moss
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@everyone

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Voice Unification V2

Update 4.22.4

Thanks to your feedback, we made Voice clearer and easier to use for everyone. Whether youโ€™re a room owner or a visitor, the controls now match your role.

More detailed patch notes at the end!

HIGHLIGHTS:

โ€ข We removed clutter from the menu. We minimized the radio and added an Owner control panel for Voice and Live.
โ€ข For visitors, tap the mic button to speak! No more switching between โ€œVoiceโ€ and โ€œGeneral.โ€
โ€ข For owners, there are now larger buttons for Voice and Live. Turning on Voice now asks if you want it to be private or public.

Make sure you update the app! If youโ€™re on an old version, you will receive an error popup when trying to connect to Voice. We know it can be a hassle, but we want to give you the best version of Voice possible.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Thanks for Your Help!

Your feedback encouraged us to improve the Voice Unification. We wouldnโ€™t have been able to do this without you! ๐Ÿฅน

โ€”

As always weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts โ€” drop your feedback in #1100144034594435173 on Discord!

https://discord.gg/highrise

low moss
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@everyone

โšก SERVERS ARE DOWN โšก

Hi everyone, we're currently experiencing unexpected server downtime. The HR team is working to fix this ASAP.

Updates coming soon. Thank you for your patience!

You can monitor the status here! (https://highrise.game/status)

low moss
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@everyone

๐ŸŽ‰ WE'RE SO BACK ๐ŸŽ‰

Servers are coming back online!

low moss
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@everyone

Reminder! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Highrise is nominated for the Pocket Gamer Awards: Best Creation Platform! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

If you service the video game industry in any way, please vote for us today! โšก

https://www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2025/vote/best-game-engine-creation-platform/

This award is open to third-party tech companies that provide game engines or game creation platforms that are instrumental in enabling or powering mobile games development.

weak hazel
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Hey @everyone ๐Ÿ‘‹

You mightโ€™ve already heard from @green flower, but yep, our support team is going through a bit of a glow-up. Weโ€™ve seen the complaints about how supportโ€™s been handling things lately, and honestly, youโ€™re right.

This wonโ€™t be an overnight fix, but weโ€™re already working on it and doing our best to make sure you start feeling the difference soon. Weโ€™re not just trying to patch things up temporarily. We want to actually level things up and build something solid that lasts.

Are we gonna mess up along the way? Probably. Weโ€™re human. But weโ€™ll take responsibility, learn, and keep improving. Thatโ€™s a promise.

So whatโ€™s changing? Weโ€™re cleaning up the way things move behind the scenes. Like, if you report a bug, it used to get bounced around before it landed with the right person. Now, weโ€™re cutting the middle steps and getting it straight to someone who can actually look into it and give you a real answer.

Thatโ€™s just one example. Weโ€™ve got a bunch of these small-but-powerful changes lined up to make your experience smoother and way more helpful.

Also, feedback is huge for us. If something doesnโ€™t feel right, or even if something does and you just want to shout it out, let us know. A quick message from you can help us fix something small before it becomes a bigger problem.

Iโ€™m genuinely excited about the direction weโ€™re heading and the kind of support culture weโ€™re building. It means a lot to do this alongside such a strong and honest community.

Thanks for sticking with us.

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@everyone

The community did it!

Your determination paid off. Our โ€œmissing personโ€ is safe, sound, and a lot furrier than we imagined!

But the journey isnโ€™t over! Our new friend is looking for someone else โ€” a companion who is truly out of this world ๐Ÿ’ซ โ˜„๏ธ ๐Ÿš€

We pinpointed them to this website. Use the password below to see if you can find themโ€ฆ and something else. ๐Ÿพ

Website: https://highrise.game/secret

Password: SnugglinsReturn

MAKE SURE TO LOG IN FIRST WHEN ENTERING WEBSITE!

low moss
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<@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿพ The Wait Is Almost Over! Snugglins: Kitten Cuties Arrives TOMORROW ๐Ÿพ

Get ready for our biggest launch yet! Hereโ€™s everything you need to know about the event, which runs all month long.

๐Ÿฑ ALL NEW KITTEN CUTIE SNUGGLINS

  • Spin NEW Kitten Cutie Eggs to meet your new feline friend.
  • Swap your Kitten Cutie Eggs to collect NEW premium kitty-themed traits and accessories.
  • Customize away! Traits and accessories are compatible with your teddy Snugglins ๐Ÿงธ

๐ŸŽ WANT A FREE SNUGGLIN? JOIN OUR HR STREAM UNBOXING!

  • The Snugglins unboxing will be TOMORROW 4 PM EST and runs for a full hour
  • For EVERY Snugglins pet we unbox, we will give it away to a random lucky viewer in the chat!

Snugglins: Kitten Cuties drop August 8th. Start dreaming of your purr-fect companion.

lean larkBOT
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The #KittenCuties are having WAY too much fun in the feline frenzyโ€ฆ And is overloading our #HRLive Streamโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ™€

Weโ€™re experiencing connectivity issues due to high volume of users. Donโ€™t worry! Weโ€™re working on a fix right away. ๐Ÿ”ง

We will be pushing the HRLive Stream by 2 hours โฐ to 6 PM EST. We apologize and thank you for your patience! ๐Ÿ˜น

Happy national Cat Day everyone! You guys are going cat crazy. ๐Ÿˆ

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โšก SERVERS ARE DOWN โšก

๐Ÿ™€ ๐Ÿฑ The cat craze is spreading EVERYWHERE and outpacing us! They now hit our servers, as we are experiencing server downtime. ๐Ÿคฏ

We're working on a fix. Keep your paws ready. ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ˜ผ

**We will ALSO be pushing the HRLive Stream by 7 PM EST now. ๐Ÿ˜” Sorry for the MEOW-stake! ๐Ÿ™‡โ€โ™‚๏ธ **

Updates coming soon. Thank you for your patience! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

You can monitor the status here! (https://highrise.game/status)

ember spruce
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I swear I didn't do it

low moss
green flower
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@everyone WELL, our first mega live stream went off with... some problems grimace . We clearly have a lot more work to do to fix our livestreaming technology.

We managed to give away 6 Snugglins during the stream! But we have 6 left so...

We are going to give out ANOTHER 6 Snugglins through a news feed post in Highrise. Stay tuned for the post, coming soon! Just comment on the post to enter and we'll pick 6 lucky winners within 24 hours.

The post will be on Highrise's official profile in Highrise. Coming very soon! I'll link it when it's out.

In the meantime, we'll also be working on an apology prize for y'all for the headache. We're so sorry, and we promise we'll do better next time.

Thanks y'all โค๏ธ

green flower
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@everyone post is LIVE! We're increasing the giveaway to 10 Snugglins and all you have to do is LIKE the post.

https://highrise.game/post/68968fce40054165fe8ebbf2

Thank you again for your patience and trust. We're really sorry the stream didn't go as planned.

We're also working on a little gift to send y'all next week.

๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿฑ bonk_cat

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Hi everyone! <@&931636948425125938>

Capping Marketplace Listings

After reviewing how listings are used, we noticed that very large volumes (over 200k!) of listings from a single user can cause complications when creating new listings or relistings.

So to keep the Marketplace fair and functional for everyone, weโ€™re introducing a 5,000 total listing limit per user. (active + expired)

The good news: This change wonโ€™t affect 99.9% of users. Youโ€™ll barely notice it at all! If you do hit the cap, you can delete expired listings to free up space for new ones.

Thanks for keeping Highrise running smoothly! ๐Ÿ’›

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๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Introducing Dev Diaries! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Weโ€™re rolling out Dev Diariesโ€”a new way to keep all of us more in the loop about whatโ€™s being built and why. Expect more updates, more transparency, and more ways to help shape the future of Highrise.

This is just the start of Dev Diariesโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€ weโ€™ll be announcing bigger things very very soon ๐Ÿ˜Ž

**WE WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOUR FEEDBACK, so thank you โ˜บ๏ธ **

๐Ÿ“ฐ You can now find all Dev Diaries and updates in the new News section on the Highrise website!

Weโ€™re kicking things off with the small but mighty: Transaction History ๐Ÿ”

You can now view your last 40 days of trades, Grab spins, purchases, and moreโ€”right from the Highrise website!

๐Ÿ“– Read the first Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2887

๐Ÿ“’ See your Transaction History here: https://highrise.game/account/transaction-history

low moss
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<@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿ“ข Trust and Safety Dev Diary

Weโ€™ve heard your feedback on our player support services, and itโ€™s clear we need to do better. This Dev Diary shares the steps weโ€™re taking and the initiatives weโ€™ve planned to strengthen Trust and Safety.

Here are some highlights:
โœจ Over 3,400 players across 9 countries took part in our survey, giving us a global view of whatโ€™s working and whatโ€™s not.
โœจ We know thereโ€™s a lot to improve. Our roadmap includes clearer punishments, revamped resources, and better support for well-intentioned players.
โœจ Work is already underway. We built an advanced report filter that cuts down on false reports so that player support can focus on real cases and respond faster.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2892

This is part of our commitment to be more transparent about the steps weโ€™re taking to improve safety and build stronger trust with the community. Thank you for holding us accountable and for helping us make Highrise a safer, fairer place for everyone ๐Ÿ’›

weak hazel
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@here

Hey everyone! โœจ

Our Trust & Safety and Player Experience teams are working together to get a better sense of how the community feels about safety and the overall player experience on the platform ๐ŸŽฎ

This round will focus on feedback from our Discord community and help guide both teams moving forward ๐Ÿ™Œ
Weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts right here on Discord ๐Ÿ’ฌ Even if you already filled out the in-game survey, you can take it again using this link:

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://form.typeform.com/to/BJd1nbu6

Thanks for sharing your feedback and helping us make the game better for everyone ๐Ÿค

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low moss
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๐Ÿ“ข Flutter Park BETA is Coming! ๐Ÿž

Weโ€™re excited to introduce Flutter Park, our next big step toward deeper, replayable activities in Highrise. Based on player feedback, weโ€™re aiming for more complexity, long-term fun, and community-driven growth.

๐Ÿ Flutter Park launches September 12th as a flash event in BETA

๐Ÿ Explore a day/night cycle zone and catch critters with friends for tickets

๐Ÿ Share your thoughts directly in-game through the new Feedback NPC to grow Flutter Park

๐Ÿ Flutter Park has plans to grow into a permanent world and connecting to future features

This first version is a BETA, so YOUR feedback will shape what Flutter Park becomes. Send it directly to the Feedback NPC so that we can build high quality in the right direction!

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here for details (you might see a new friendโ€ฆ) : https://highrise.game/news/2893

See you in Flutter Park sometime September 12th ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฆ‹

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๐Ÿ“ข Design Mode Dev Diary

With 500+ responses on Design Mode in our recent survey, itโ€™s clear to us that Design Mode is a powerful that needs more flexibility and variety to reach its full potential. This Dev Diary shows the insights we gained and matching initiatives we are taking to improve Design Mode.

Here are some highlights:

โœจ Builders wished for more space, so weโ€™re working on taller build height for vertical creativity.

โœจ Builders wished for more item variety. We are working towards more content, such as the recent release of 10 new colors and 400 blocks.

โœจ Builders wished for more room control, so weโ€™re building a feature to be able to save drafts of rooms in progress.

And this is just the start. Weโ€™re also exploring new room layouts, lighting options, and better building controls to give even more flexibility and polish to your creations.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2896

Weโ€™re excited to keep evolving Design Mode together. Thanks for helping us make building in Highrise more powerful, flexible, and fun ๐Ÿ’›

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Hey @everyone,

When we formed the** PX team**, we promised to bring you real improvements, and today weโ€™re excited to share the first of many steps toward that goal.

โœจ **Introducing the Highrise Issue Tracker! **โœจ
Head over to https://highrise.game/issues to see the list of player-reported bugs and issues that our team has confirmed and reproduced.

But hereโ€™s the best part: you decide what we fix first.

  • Every player gets **10 upvotes **to spend on the issues you care about most.
  • Once youโ€™ve used your upvotes, they canโ€™t be changed or reset (for now ๐Ÿ˜‰).
    At the end of each month, weโ€™ll pick from the most-upvoted issues and include them in our upcoming app releases. ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ”ฎ Whatโ€™s next (V2 upgrades):

  • Smarter filtering to find issues faster
  • The ability to change or refill your votes
  • Developer notes for more context
  • A complete list of every player facing issue weโ€™ve logged internally

And this is just the beginningโ€”soon youโ€™ll also see an improved reporting system built right into our Support Center. ๐Ÿ‘€

Thanks for being part of this journey with usโ€”we couldnโ€™t do it without you!
โ€” The Highrise Player Experience Team ๐Ÿ’›
#teampx

P.S. Reposted for ping ๐Ÿ˜Š

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<@&931636948425125938> @everyone

๐Ÿ‚ Announcing the Autumn Jam โ€™25! ๐Ÿ‚

Want to win up to 150,000 Gold or unlock one of the seasonโ€™s rarest backgrounds?
Hereโ€™s your chance. Autumn Jam โ€™25 has officially begun. Build something cozy, creative, and unforgettable.

๐ŸŽฎ Whatโ€™s the Challenge?

This jamโ€™s theme is Autumn Worlds. Design a world that captures the spirit of fall: change, warmth, and transition.

Think:

  • ๐Ÿ Cozy villages under falling leaves
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Harvest festivals lit by lanterns
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Worlds that shift between light and shadow
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Games about cycles, endings, or new beginnings

Whether you go for cozy and social, mystical and moody, or mechanical and transformative, your world should bring out the essence of autumn.

Tag your submission with: autumn25 (no # needed)

๐Ÿ Fall Vibes, Creative Energy

This season is about change and reflection with shorter days, longer nights, and moments of gathering. Fill your worlds with warm colors, festive energy, or cycles of transformation. Make something players will want to return to, like their favorite autumn tradition.

๐Ÿ“… Key Dates

  • Build & Submit: September 12 - September 25
  • Judging Period: September 26 - September 30 (no edits allowed)
  • Winners Announced: October 1

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Rules

  • Teams of 2โ€“4 collaborators are allowed
  • Low-effort or incomplete submissions will not qualify for any rewards
  • Submit your collaboration form here

๐Ÿ† Prizes

The tiered reward system is back and bigger than ever:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place โ€“ 150,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place โ€“ 75,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place โ€“ 50,000 Earned Gold

Gold is awarded to the world owner, who can divide it however they choose.

๐ŸŽ Participation Reward

Submit a fully functional, effort-driven world that fits the theme to earn a limited-time background.
โ— Low-effort or incomplete submissions will not qualify.

๐Ÿง  How to Join

  1. Create a world inspired by autumn vibes
  2. Stick to the theme: Autumn Worlds
  3. Submit your world by September 25
  4. Tag your world with autumn25
  5. โœ… Youโ€™re in!

๐Ÿ”— New to Studio? Watch the Studio Basics tutorial
๐Ÿ“‹ Check your entry status here: Entry Tracker Spreadsheet
๐Ÿ“œ Game Jam Rules: Detailed Game Jam Rules

โš ๏ธ Important Requirements

All submissions must:

  • Be updated to the latest version of Highrise Studio (0.22.8 or above)
  • Use Unity 6 (required for compatibility)

๐Ÿ‘‰ More info here: [Studio/Unity Update Announcement](#studio-announcements message)
๐Ÿ‚ Let your imagination fall into place and show us what youโ€™ve got in Autumn Jam โ€™25! ๐Ÿ‚

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Hey @everyone !

Weโ€™re running a quick survey to hear how our Discord community feels about safety and player experience in Highrise.

Itโ€™s similar to a survey we sent to players in different countries, but this one is just for our Discord crew. If you already filled it out in-game, you can still take this one too, your answers will help us here as well.

The survey closes Monday, September 15, at 11:00 PM EST: https://form.typeform.com/to/xitJIjCP

Thanks!

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low moss
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<@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿ™† ๐Ÿ™‹ Avatar Animation Upgrade!

You can experience the new animations once they go live in the 4.22.10 update.

Weโ€™ve rebuilt the core avatar animations from the ground up to make movement smoother and more expressive. After the success of Snugglins, the rest of Highrise now moves with the same upgraded standard.

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s new:

โœจ Refreshed idle, walk, run, jump and other animations to make your avatar feel more alive

โœจ Six-directional movement for smoother, grounded steps

โœจ A completely rebuilt rig, opening the door to even more creative emotes in the future ๐Ÿ˜‰

P.S. Yes, it is 100% twerking compatible.

๐Ÿ“– See the full Dev Diary (with before/after gifs): https://highrise.game/news/2899

This is just the start of more expressive avatars in Highrise ๐Ÿ’›

weak hazel
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Hi @everyone ,

Weโ€™re excited to introduce a new PX initiative designed to make reporting issues smoother and more transparent!

From now on, whenever you report:

  • An item issue
  • An app issue (bug)
    โ€ฆyouโ€™ll be using our brand-new ticketing system ๐ŸŽ‰

Other topics (like events or sales) will still be handled directly through conversations.

Whatโ€™s in it for you?
โœ… Track your reportโ€™s status at any time
๐Ÿ“ฉ Receive updates when a PX agent begins working on your case or needs more info
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Live help if your issue can be resolved on the spot
๐Ÿ”— Case ID & tracking for issues requiring a dev team fix (youโ€™ll also be able to upvote your case at highrise.game/issues)
๐Ÿ”” Once the issue is fixed, we'll reach out to let you know.

We believe this is a big step toward the transparency youโ€™ve been asking for, and weโ€™re thrilled to roll it out to you. If this change proves to be a success, we plan to incorporate it on other areas as well.

๐Ÿ“ธ Check out the attached screenshots for a quick look at the new flow!

โš ๏ธ P.S. Since this is the very first launch, there might be small hiccups along the way. Thanks in advance for your patience!

Featured in Dev Diary https://highrise.game/news/2901

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๐Ÿ“ข Richer Looks Part 1: Your New Spotlight Awaits โœจ

Highrise fashion is leveling up. Weโ€™re kicking off a new initiative called Richer Looks, aiming to make fashion more discoverable, social, and creator-driven. This is a 2-part Dev Diary, and today weโ€™re revealing Part 1: Looks ๐Ÿ‘€

Coming out next week with Part 2!

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s new in Looks:

โœจ Discover Tab: A new feed dedicated to showing Looks, which are outfits, poses, and backgrounds put together and posted by others

โœจ Get Inspired: You can save your favorite Looks for inspiration, plus OOTD is featured at the top

โœจ Wear It Like This: See how others style the items youโ€™re browsing in the Marketplace and in Discover

Tomorrow weโ€™ll reveal Part 2 of the Richer Looks update, which will focus on making new outfits more accessible for everyone๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ’„

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2911

Give us your feedback as we work on making Looks even better!

low moss
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๐Ÿ“ข Richer Looks Part 2: Introducing the Season Pass BETA โœจ

Yesterday, we showed you the Looks feature as a part of the Richer Looks initiative, which aims to make outfits more discoverable and sociable. Now, weโ€™re showcasing Part 2 of the Richer Looks initiative: the Season Pass BETA. This new feature will increase free-to-play accessibility to new outfits and other cosmetics. Some highlights below:

Coming out sometime next week.

โœจ A story-driven progression system where you help a new NPC, Rosie the witch!
๐ŸŽ A full Free Track with over 20 rewards, including a complete outfit set.
๐Ÿ‘ป Earn your very own Cweepy at the end of the track!
๐Ÿงช This is only the beta, lasting for 2 weeks. Full release will be longer with even more content and cosmetics to come!
๐Ÿ’Ž A new, more consistent way to earn Diamonds after you finish the main track.

This first version is a beta, so YOUR feedback will directly guide how the Season Pass will evolve. Hereโ€™s how you can give feedback once its out:

๐Ÿงช Directly in-game through a Feedback NPC found in Flutter Park
๐Ÿงช New Discord channel called #beta-season-pass
๐Ÿงช AMA a week after the release of Season Pass (notified of release date soon!)

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary for all the details on rewards, story, and your new Cweepy: https://highrise.game/news/2913

low moss
# low moss <@&931636948425125938> ## ๐Ÿ“ข Richer Looks Part 1: Your New Spotlight Awaits โœจ ...

@everyone <@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿ‘‹HELLO Highrisers!!!

The Looks feature is coming out next week. ๐Ÿชž And hereโ€™s the thing, we want the very first outfits to come from YOU, our amazing community! ๐Ÿ‘ฏ

If you want a chance of having your Look featured, hereโ€™s how to join in:

  1. Head into the Closet Camera or Photo Booth
  2. Make your best outfit + pose + background combo (feel free to add a caption and pet also!)
  3. Post it on your HR account before Monday with the hashtag #servinglooks

We want every style! Be bold and go all out. Go goth, go glam, go clown, go anything!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Weโ€™ll pick our favorite Looks and highlight them when the feature launches. That way the whole community sees YOUR style first!

โฐ This is your chance to be the first to show off your Looks to everyone. Post your Look as soon as possible! ๐Ÿ‘€

low moss
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Hi Highrisers!

With the new app version 4.23.0, there seems to be an issue where some users cannot log into Highrise. They are stuck on the HR loading screen.

We want to send a warning ahead of time so users aren't alarmed. โฐ We're currently working on a 4.23.1 hotfix right now! โ€ผ๏ธ

Users can resolve the issue right now by:

  • Reinstalling the app
  • Cleaning the app data on Adroid devices

Hold your horses, there's a LOT coming into this new update ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

ember spruce
low moss
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<@&931636948425125938> @everyone

๐Ÿ“ข **Season Pass Beta is HERE in app version 4.23.1!**๐ŸŒท ๐Ÿฆ‹

โœจ Season Pass Beta (10 days only!)

๐Ÿคณ See the beta progression system in a new in-game phone.
๐ŸŽ Complete Daily Requests, level up, and unlock over 20+ free awards including a full outfit set.
๐Ÿ›‘ In 7 days, Daily Quests will be gone (for nowโ€ฆ)
๐Ÿ‘ป Finish the pass and claim your very own Cweepy companion.
๐Ÿ’Ž A new, more consistent way to earn Diamonds.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Flutter Park Is Open

๐Ÿ› Gather your friends in this new world to catch critters under a day/night cycle.
๐Ÿž In Blitz Mode, race to capture as many critters as possible in a short time limit.
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ Follow Rosie the Witchโ€™s story by completing Story Requests.

๐ŸงชThis First Version is a Beta

With more content and cosmetics to come in the full release. YOUR feedback will directly guide how the Season Pass will evolve. Hereโ€™s how you can give feedback once its out:

๐ŸงชIn-game Feedback NPC found in Flutter Park this Friday (10/3)
๐ŸงชAMA next Tuesday (10/7) at 2 PM EST!
๐ŸงชNew Discord channel called #beta-season-pass

Read more in the Season Pass Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2913

Update your game to app version 4.23.1 to see the Season Pass!

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Hi Highrisers,

We're aware of an ongoing issue where players can't purchase the Premium Pass on Desktop. We're quickly working on a fix!

In the meantime, feel free to use your phone to purchase the Premium Pass ๐Ÿ˜„

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@everyone
๐Ÿšจ New Hacked Account Reporting System is LIVE ๐Ÿšจ

Not long ago, if someoneโ€™s account got hacked, they often had to wait 30โ€“60 minutes after issuing a ticket to support before their account was frozen. By then, the account could have already lost items, currency, and more. It was a slow process that could leave players feeling helpless.

Now, thatโ€™s changing. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s new:

โœจ Immediate Flagging โ€“ You can now skip talking to support and instantly flag a stolen account.

โœจ Rapid Response โ€“ Our 24/7 PX team is alerted in real time and can freeze the account ASAP, stopping your account potentially being harmed.

โœจ One Ticket Recovery โ€“ Youโ€™ll get email updates on your case and can recover your account within the same report. No more juggling multiple tickets.

For fastest response time, we recommend reaching out with an alt or new account on the same device as your original account. We also suggest using the email tied to the stolen account.

๐Ÿ”‘ This is now the GO-TO solution if you ever get hacked. Report quickly and weโ€™ll move just as fast to secure your account.

Stay safe, and thank you for helping us protect the Highrise community ๐Ÿ’›

brought to you by #pxteam

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๐Ÿ‚ Autumn Jam โ€˜25 Winners Announcement ๐Ÿ‚

Autumn Jam โ€˜25 has come to a close, and weโ€™re excited to recognize the creators whose worlds stood out in this round. While the overall number of entries was smaller, the winning submissions showed creativity and effort worth celebrating.

๐Ÿ† Our winners are:

Didnโ€™t place this time? Every jam is a chance to practice, grow, and bring new ideas to life. Keep building, and we look forward to seeing your future creations. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated. The HR Team will reach out to winners soon to arrange prizes.

Stay tuned for our next event - coming soon! ๐Ÿ””

<@&931636948425125938>

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Trust & Safety Update: Building Trust in Transparency ๐Ÿ”Ž

Weโ€™ve been working on new features to make moderation clearer, faster, and more transparent. Two key updates went live last month:

๐Ÿ”Ž Report Confirmation Messages: If your report is validated and leads to action, youโ€™ll now receive an inbox message confirming it. No more wondering if your report was heard.

๐Ÿ”Ž Clear Feedback for Toxic Chat: When a player is muted or suspended for toxic chat behavior, theyโ€™ll now see the exact quote that led to the punishment. That way, players can get clarity on what they did wrong.

These are just the first steps in building more trust, fairness, and speed into Highrise moderation. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2916

weak hazel
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Update on the new Hacked Account Reporting system (since the launch):

  • 27 accounts confirmed with intruder access (and banned preventively)
  • 91 false/wrong reports

We urge people not to claim invalid reports, as it interferes with those who need help.

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๐Ÿš€ THANKS FOR COMING TO THE AMA! ๐Ÿš€

Thanks to all 300+ of you for stopping by our Ask-Me-Anything session! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ For those who couldn't make it, here are some highlights of our staff interview event:

โœจ Future Season Passes are on the way, and will be about 6 weeks long. The next Season Pass is due to start next week!
๐Ÿชฒ Are you having a hard time spawning the right critters? Here's what you can do to: either SCARE or CATCH the buggy buddies in your Flutter Park room to spawn in new ones.
๐Ÿ‘ป Something spooktacular is on its way...

๐Ÿšจ DID YOU MISS THE SURVEY? ๐Ÿšจ

It's not too late to share your feedback on the #SeasonPassBeta! Rate Messy Buginnings and share your thoughts here:
๐Ÿ”— https://form.typeform.com/to/EHumgPMs

Remember, YOUR feedback is what will shape future Season Passes! (we want to make this the best for you ๐Ÿ˜„)

Thanks so much @HRLive โ€“ we'll see y'all next time!

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LOOKS is HERE! โœจ๐Ÿชž

Update to app version 4.24.0 to dive in! ๐Ÿš€

Introducing Looks, your new way of finding inspiring fashion. You can find everything in the new Discover Tab found inside the Feed. More details below:

โœจWhat are Looks: They're an animated version of outfit posts, so your outfits feel more alive ๐Ÿ’ƒ

โœจ Save Your Inspo: See a Look you love? Save it so you can revisit it anytime from the Saved section from the โ˜ฐ menu.

โœจ Wear It Like This: Not sure how to style something? The Wear It Like This section will show how other Looks use the item. Find it in the Marketplace, Discover, or your Closet to spark new outfit ideas.

โœจ OOTD + Discover: Outfit of the Day now lives at the top of Discover, with fresh new prompts every day. Expect pop culture themes, goofy challenges, and color palettes to spark your creativity.

๐Ÿ‘€ For those who tagged #servinglooks, head to Discover and see if you were featured in the launch lineup!

If you didnโ€™t make the cut, itโ€™s not because your fit didnโ€™t eat! Discover rotates featured Looks over time, based on what the community is loving and curated by us. Keep sharing your style. Your chance to be featured will come. โœจ

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2911

๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop your thoughts in the new #1425149368805228614 so we can keep making Looks even better.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t forget: Update to version 4.24.0 and start #servinglooks today!

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Daily Quests Are Retiring ๐ŸŒ…

With the new Season Pass, weโ€™re saying goodbye to the old Daily Quest system to focus on deeper, higher-quality experiences that bring our community closer together. Since both Daily Quests and Daily Requests awarded Bubbles, weโ€™re centralizing Bubble rewards under the Season Pass to make progression more meaningful and give you a stronger reason to log into Highrise.

The spirit of Daily Quests isnโ€™t gone though! Hereโ€™s how weโ€™re supporting this transition:

๐Ÿ’Ž Everyone will receive 5,000 Bubbles as a thank-you for being part of this change.
๐Ÿซง All old Daily Quest outfits are now available in a new permanent Bubble Grab: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://high.rs/shop?type=gacha&id=68b8568fcb4c8a3743c44f94
๐Ÿ† Players currently working on a Daily Quest campaign can still finish it after retirement.
โœจDaily Quests will eventually return with their own dedicated update in the future.

Thank you for growing with us as we take the next step toward a more creative, connected, and rewarding Highrise. ๐Ÿ’›

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@everyone

Highrise Living Roadmap: 2025 and Beyond ๐ŸŒˆ

Weโ€™re giving everyone a peek behind the curtain at whatโ€™s being built for the future of Highrise. Our focus is on building higher-quality, more socially connected experiences that bring community to the heart of Highrise. This is a living roadmap, meaning all potential updates can be subject to change as the year goes on.

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in the works: ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿท๏ธ Pet Nametags: Finally name your pets (around same price as changing usernames)
๐ŸŸ Fishing: Weโ€™re adding fishing to Flutter Park! More gameplay to come.
๐Ÿ‘• More Detailed Clothing: Richer textures and designs, starting with HR Ideas
๐ŸŒ2D โ†’ 3D Worlds: Classic events like Prank and Style Challenge are being rebuilt for 3D. This allows for more polished events and create new ones in the future.

โ€ฆand so much more coming soon. ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Roadmap here for all the details: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2917

๐Ÿ’› Thanks for being part of the journey. Everything we build, we build together.

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Hello everyone! Based on player feedback, we've decided to adjust the roadmap to instead prioritize Improving Events over 2D -> 3D Worlds. This means polishing and optimizing existing events. We also plan on finding new ways to make eventing a more rewarding experience based on feedback in the rewards, consistency, and competitiveness of events.

Thank you to everyone for their feedback and for guiding us in the right direction in improving the Highrise experience ๐Ÿ˜„

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๐ŸŒ‘ The Veil Trembles Once More... ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

Whispers in the dark say the Boo Buds have unfinished business in Highrise. ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Stay tuned. ๐Ÿ‘๏ธYou didnโ€™t think theyโ€™d stay gone forever, did you?

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The academy gates open soonโ€ฆย ๐ŸŽ“โœจ

Are you ready for a magical new Season Pass? Uncover this seasonโ€™s mystery, fight apparitions, and compete to see which house proves the best.

The Houses will choose their studentsโ€ฆ in time.ย ๐Ÿ‘ย Harvest Unrest comes out this weekย ๐Ÿช„

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@everyone <@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿ‘ป Boo Bash Returns with Season 1! ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Season 1: #HarvestUnrest has begun! Get ready to join the Magewild Academy, with a new seasonal map and student attire to obtain. Explore the Haunted Harvest Festival with Rosie and her magical companions as you uncover the strange happenings around Flutter Park.

๐Ÿ“– Read the full Dev Diary here: https://highrise.game/news/2919

Season 1: #HarvestUnrest runs from Oct 15 - Nov 14.

๐ŸŽ“ Explore the harvest fest with new seasonal outfits and rewards.
๐ŸŸ Catch and collect new fish all across the seasonal Flutter Park map.
๐Ÿ  Next week, get sorted by Rosie into one of four wizarding Houses and compete in a massive leaderboard event. The top Houses will have their banners displayed across Flutter Park and Boo Bash!

But as Halloween draws near, the veil is thinning with the return of Boo Bash! Bigger, spookier, and packed with new surprises.

๐Ÿ’€ Pop ghosts, defeat Phantom bosses, and collect Ectoplasm to unlock Halloween rewards.
๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ Face ghost swarms, banish possessed objects, or transform into the undead yourself with new zombie animations
๐Ÿ‘ป Complete the Season Pass to earn a Soulstone and keep your Boo Bud forever!

Step into the mist, catch critters, pop ghosts, and represent your House. ๐ŸŒ•โœจ

And watch out, your student attire wonโ€™t stay gray foreverโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘•

Feel free to give us your feedback in #1423020418608140288 and #1426573492568195203

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@here It seems that our web payment provider Xsolla had a status hiccup and was unable to process payments.

Oct 16, 2025 - 06:26 PDT
Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.
Oct 16, 2025 - 06:22 PDT
Identified - We're experiencing technical issues with payment processing. The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.
Oct 16, 2025 - 06:17 PDT```

Their status page claims everything as resolved, but there might still be issues. If you have (or had) issues with your purchase, as usual, reach out to the PX team and we'll take care of it.

P.S. Most transactions get processed in an hour, so itโ€™s worth waiting before you reach out.
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Highrise launches on Steam October 22nd! ๐Ÿš€

We've hit an incredible** 40,000 wishlists**, and we're on the final milestone.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! ๐Ÿซต

If we can smash the 50K goal, we'll unlock the 50K milestone background FOR ALL PLAYERS WHO WISHLISTED at launch!

Youโ€™ll also get all the previous milestone backgrounds as well. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

Wishlist Now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/wishlist-on-steam

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Hotfixes for Boo-Bush just released!

  • Each Boss ghost (Susan) now drops a unique plushie item. There are 6 different items to collect!
  • Added an NPC linking to the ectomart
  • Your Boo Bud now displays a ! when a glowing object has appeared near you
  • Increased the Skelle-kitty gift bomb time to 20 minutes
  • Increased the Zombification gift bomb time to 10 minutes
  • Added a UI indicator when your Skelle-kitty spawns
  • Added a reminder notification to equip a Boo Bud if you don't have one equipped
  • Skelle-kitty now teleports to you if it becomes stuck
  • Movement is now stopped when rotating the camera on desktop (by holding Alt)
  • Temporarily removed WASD controls for desktop users
  • Fixed an issue where ghosts sometimes wouldn't be tappable
  • Fixed an issue where players sometimes run in place
  • Fixed an issue where glowing objects would only spawn in 1 pumpkin
  • Fixed minor collision issues
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES UPDATES ๐Ÿ“

Hey fam ๐Ÿ’›

We get it: community guidelines arenโ€™t the most thrilling read. But theyโ€™re super important to keep Highrise a fun, safe, and welcoming place for everyone.

Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve put together a simplified version: straight to the point and focused on what you can do to help everyone have a great time.

๐Ÿ”— Read the full version on our Support FAQ pages:
https://support.highrise.game/en/articles/12558128-highrise-community-guidelines

And, here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside!

๐Ÿค— Welcome and Respect Others
Kindness is the style that never goes out of fashion.

๐Ÿ’– Uplift the Community
Share things that inspire, encourage, and support.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Keep Everyone Safe
Safety makes creativity possible.

๐Ÿ‘ถ Care for Younger Players
Everyone deserves to explore and create without risk.

๐Ÿค Respect Boundaries
Friendship is fun when everyone feels comfortable.

๐Ÿ’ธ Make Trades You Can Trust
Trading is part of the fun โ€” make choices youโ€™ll feel good about.

๐Ÿ” Keep Your Account Safe
Your account is your space โ€” protect it like your favorite outfit.

โš–๏ธ Follow the Law
If itโ€™s illegal offline, itโ€™s not allowed online.

You make this inclusive, creative space possible: so thanks for being here! #community #update

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@everyone

๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ THEYโ€™VE ARRIVED ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ

The Zombie Takeover is here, and itโ€™s changing everything.
For the first time ever, weโ€™re releasing items that override your avatarโ€™s animations!

๐Ÿ’€ Equip one of the new Mythical Items and watch your avatar move in a totally new way โ€” twisted, sluggish, and hungry for brains.

๐Ÿงฌ These Mythical items are permanently account bound.

Go check them out now:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://high.rs/shop?type=gacha&id=68eff219f093b905441404a4

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Our app and our ticketing tool are down, so opening any new support case (or handling existing) is currently not possible.

We'll update as soon as they are back up.

Update: It's an Amazon widespread outage, affects us as well. We'll post updates once live

weak hazel
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@everyone we're back online. Our team is on standby.

P.S. Our support tool is still not operating properly, so expect some delay in ticket handling.

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๐Ÿšจ LAST DAY TO WISHLIST HIGHRISE ON STEAM! ๐Ÿšจ

Highrise launches on Steam TOMORROW, October 22nd!

WHY WISHILIST RIGHT NOW?

  • Youโ€™ll get all 3 previous milestone backgrounds.
  • If we hit 50K wishlists, youโ€™ll also receive the final 50K milestone background.

This is your LAST CHANCE to help us hit the 50K wishlist goal. Every wishlist counts!

Donโ€™t miss out on premium backgrounds! Wishlist here: ๐Ÿ‘‰https://highrise.game/wishlist-on-steam

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@everyone

Weโ€™ve received reports about the possible use of auto-clickers during the #Spookify event. While we arenโ€™t able to verify whether these tools were used, we want to be clear that any form of automation or unfair advantage goes against our event guidelines and the spirit of fair play.

Our goal is to make sure events remain fun and fair for everyone. Weโ€™ll be reviewing our systems and taking steps to ensure our future events are more aligned with gameplay that feels rewarding for everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep the community positive and fair for all. ๐ŸŽƒ

Also, the yes discussion thread is now unlocked for commenting: https://discord.com/channels/890228388311228456/1429222082524352702

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Hey @everyone,

Yesterday we shared that using auto-clickers in events goes against our guidelines and the spirit of fair, fun play.
Today, we want to follow up with how weโ€™re approaching events and auto-clickers moving forward.

While we havenโ€™t found evidence of wide-spread rule-breaking, youโ€™ve made it clear that unfair tools, and the challenge of detecting them, are major concerns.

Hereโ€™s what weโ€™re doing:

  • We are upgrading Style and Prank events to make them more resilient against auto-clickers. If youโ€™ve seen the mini Flash Event betas in Worlds, thatโ€™s just the first step toward making these challenges more fun and fair.
  • Weโ€™re also developing stronger detection and flagging systems for potential auto-clicker use in future events.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation: your feedback truly helps us create better events. This is what being part of the HR community is all about. ๐Ÿ’›

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ITS OFFICIAL: WEโ€™RE LIVE ON STEAM! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿฅณ

After a big wishlist push from the community, Highrise is officially out to download and play on Steam. As a big THANK YOU:

  • If you wishlisted before release, you get all 3 previous backgrounds AND the 50K milestone background!
  • If you didn't wishlist but still want to get in on the fun, connect your HR account to Steam using this link https://highrise.game/steam-hub and get ONLY the 50K milestone background! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

Get MORE rewards with Highrise Steam Hub!

  1. CONNECT: Go to https://highrise.game/steam-hub to connect your Highrise and Steam accounts. (You must do this to track your time!)
  2. DOWNLOAD & PLAY: Install Highrise on Steam and start playing.
  3. EARN REWARDS: Your playtime will be tracked automatically, and you'll unlock exclusive rewards at each milestone! ๐Ÿ†

Please leave us a review! It helps us grow and lets other new players know what Highrise is all about. ๐Ÿซถ

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๐Ÿ“ข Dev Diary: Fixes, Upvotes, and Transparency โ€“ A PX Update ๐Ÿ’›

Visit ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/issues

Back in August, we promised to make support and bug tracking more transparent, and weโ€™ve delivered!

โœ… We fixed the 2 most upvoted bugs from the Issue Tracker. Plus 10 more community-reported issues in the latest 4.24.5 release. This includes:

  • (113 upvotes)ย Avatar unable to perform looped emote when sitting on furniture
  • (53 upvotes)ย Text input field covered by the keyboard
  • (36 upvotes)ย Donut swing glitching while sitting

โœจ Issue Tracker Upgraded

  • Unlimited upvotes + remove anytime
  • Filters by progress or your upvotes
  • Search by issue name or ID

Read more here: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2926

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Season 1: #HarvestUnrest โ€“ House Leaderboards Are Live! ๐Ÿ†

The time has come, students of Magewild Academy! ๐ŸŒ•โœจ Follow Rosieโ€™s story today as you get sorted into a House, marking the start of the grand competition between the four schools of magic:

๐Ÿ’› Whimtail, House of the Opossum
๐Ÿ’™ Sagewing, House of the Owl
โค๏ธ Valehorn, House of the Deer
๐Ÿ’š Stillbane, House of the Scorpion

๐ŸŽ“ Once sorted, youโ€™ll receive your House badge, which when equipped will change the color of your academy outfit (from the Season Pass) and officially place you in the leaderboard.

EQUIP YOUR BADGE IN EDIT AVATAR TO JOIN THE FUN! TALK TO ROSIE AGAIN IF YOU DIDNโ€™T RECEIVE ONE YET.

๐Ÿค” How It Works

Two separate leaderboards are live this week:
๐Ÿ‘ป Boo Bash: Compete to collect the most Ectoplasm
๐Ÿฆ‹ Flutter Park: Compete to catch the most Critters

Every Ectoplasm or Critter you collect adds points to your Houseโ€™s total!

At the end of the week, the top House in each leaderboard will have their colors and banners displayed across Boo Bash and Flutter Park respectively for all of Highrise to see.

โš—๏ธ So grab your net, summon your Boo Bud, and rally your Housemates. The pride of your House is on the line!

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Hey @everyone,

We wanted to share an update about the recent maintenance issue, which caused some of you to lose stacked gifts and room voice tokens. We know how frustrating that was, and we're sorry this happened. ๐Ÿ’›

Our team is already working on a way to refund all the voice tokens that were spent and return a fair amount of gifts to users who were active in the Boo Bash world or owned rooms when the downtime occurred. We want to make sure everyone affected is taken care of.

Once we have a working solution in place, we'll post another update here to let you all know exactly how refunds and gift returns will work. Please stay tuned. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

We also heard your feedback loud and clear about the lack of updates during the maintenance. You're absolutely right; we can do better. We're already improving how we communicate during downtime, so you'll get clearer and more transparent on-time updates in the future.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding while we resolve this.

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ INTERVIEW WITH A MOD โ€” StockholderVixen

Hey fam! ๐Ÿ’›
Ever wondered what moderation looks like behind the curtain?
Today weโ€™re sharing an interview with one of our amazing mods, StockholderVixen (aka Charlie)! ๐ŸŽค

She talks about how she got into moderation, her journey in Highrise โ€” first as a player and later as a mod โ€” and what life behind the moderation desk really looks like.
Weโ€™ll keep this thread open for a bit โ€” so if youโ€™re curious about mod life, drop your questions below! ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽค WHO IS CHARLIE?

โ“ How did you start working at Highrise, and whatโ€™s your background?
Iโ€™ve worked in different areas related to community and platform safety, from QA and Advisor roles to Risk & Compliance. Before joining Highrise, I had already worked as a content moderator for two other companies.
On a personal note, I actually started as a Highrise player back during the pandemic. When the opportunity to join the company came up, it felt like everything aligned. I knew I had to be part of it. Becoming a moderator here was a real accomplishment for me, and itโ€™s been an amazing journey ever since.

โ“ What do you like to do for fun outside of Highrise?
I love socializing and being around kind, genuine people. That really energizes me. When Iโ€™m not surrounded by friends, I spend time with my pets, who are basically my assorted little family (I have 17 of them!).
I also love creating. Writing, composing, and making music have always been a big part of my life. Since I studied music production, itโ€™s something that keeps me inspired and connected no matter what Iโ€™m doing.

(continues in the thread)

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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป SIDโ€™S SPOOKTACULAR STREAM IS COMING! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ @everyone

Hey everyone! Iโ€™m so excited to invite you to my Spooktacular Stream this Halloween night on Highrise! ๐Ÿ’€โœจ

๐Ÿ•– When: October 31st at 7 PM EST
๐Ÿ“ Where: On Highrise
๐ŸŽค Hosted by: yours truly, @livid lodge!

Iโ€™ll be spinning the Boo Bud Accessory Grab ๐Ÿ‘ป and giving away Soulstones throughout the stream! ๐Ÿ”ฎ

But hereโ€™s the twist โ€” the more viewers we get, the more prizes Iโ€™ll give away! ๐Ÿงก Our big goal is 1,000 viewers, so bring your friends, your ghosts, and your ghouls โ€” letโ€™s make this the biggest (and spookiest) stream Highrise has ever seen! ๐Ÿฆ‡

๐Ÿฌ So grab your candy, dress up, and come hang out for a night full of tricks, treats, and epic giveaways!

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Donโ€™t ghost me โ€” mark your calendars and come celebrate Halloween with me!
Letโ€™s make this yearโ€™s Spooktacular Stream truly unforgettable! ๐ŸŽƒโœจ

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**HOW FAST ARE REPORTS HANDLED? **

Hey Highrise fam ๐Ÿ’›

Early this year, we were happy to announce that we had managed to reduce report analysis time to a 72 hour maximum turnaround. Today, weโ€™ve reduced the average turnaround time even more: 95% of reports are reviewed in under 36 hours... And weโ€™re not stopping there. Our goal is to bring that down to 24 hours or less soon. โšก

For reports that might involve real-life harm or safety risks, like minors at risk, we move even faster.

Hereโ€™s a quick look at how the process works ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿช„ Step 1: Getting to the right reports faster

Over the past year our moderation team reviewed tens of thousands of reports and noticed some clear patterns. Many were duplicates, empty, or simply not pointing to real harm. So we built better triage systems that help our moderators move faster and spend more time where it matters most, investigating real harm and acting quickly to protect our players.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Step 2: Careful review and context

Each report that leads to a warning or ban is reviewed by one of our expert moderators. They look at the report, the playerโ€™s account, and the situation around it to make sure every action we take is fair, well-informed and properly documented.

๐Ÿš€ Step 3: Extra checks for permanent bans

Permanent bans go through an additional layer of review. A moderator escalates it and a team lead must agree before any action happens.

๐Ÿ” Step 4: Quality assurance

Finally, our QA lead reviews a sample of past moderation actions to make sure everything is consistent, fair, and aligned with our standards.

We know moderation isnโ€™t perfect. Even now we still make mistakes, but every day weโ€™re improving how we respond, how fast we act, and how clearly we communicate. Your reports genuinely help us keep Highrise a safer, kinder space for everyone.

Thanks for being part of this journey ๐Ÿ’›

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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป SIDโ€™S SPOOKTACULAR STREAM STARTS IN JUST 1 HOUR! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ @everyone

The wait is almost over! ๐Ÿ’€โœจ Get your costumes ready and your candy close โ€” weโ€™re kicking off Sidโ€™s Spooktacular Stream at 7 PM EST on Highrise! ๐Ÿ•–๐Ÿฆ‡

๐ŸŽค Hosted by: yours truly, @livid lodge
๐Ÿ’€ Featuring: Boo Bud Accessory Grab spins & Soulstone giveaways!

And rememberโ€ฆ the more viewers, the more prizes! ๐Ÿ‘ป
Letโ€™s hit our goal of 1,000 viewers and make this the biggest and spookiest stream ever! ๐Ÿงก

๐Ÿฌ Donโ€™t miss out โ€” come hang with me for a night full of tricks, treats, music, and mayhem!
๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ The countdown is onโ€ฆ see you in ONE HOUR! ๐ŸŽƒโœจ

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Happy Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ Looks Update: Feedback, Fixes, Future Plans

After Looks released last month, weโ€™ve been closely monitoring player feedback. After over 562,000 Looks posted, here is what weโ€™ve improved so far:

๐Ÿ‘— Edit your Looks anytime - Captions, backgrounds, emotes, and covers are now fully editable.
๐ŸŽ€ Better OOTD flow - Complete OOTD quests without being forced to post
๐Ÿ“ฑ More intuitive interface - โ€œSaveโ€ and โ€œPostโ€ buttons are now easier to find and use.

๐ŸŒŽ Auto-translate captions and improved haptic feedback for a polished experience.

And YES, custom cover uploads are in the works, along with exploring square crops, filters, and more ways to personalize your Looks!

Read the full Dev Diary to see all the insights we learned, current fixes, and future plans for Looks: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2935

Plus, donโ€™t miss our PocketWorlds Halloween Runway, found in the Dev Diary. ๐ŸŽƒ

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๐Ÿ“ฃ REFUND ANNOUNCEMENT 1/2

Hi @everyone,
The other week, we went into some scheduled downtime for maintenance. This led to many players losing Boo Bash gifts and missing out on the effects of Voice and Boost tokens. We understand this has been frustrating, and appreciate your patience as we've worked to resolve it.

Refunds will be issued to anyone affected by the server downtime, based on our records.
Here are the details:

๐Ÿ”„ What is getting refunded?

  • Voice Tokens: full amount spent
  • Boo Bash Gifts: fixed amount per player
  • Zombie Boost 4x
  • Skelle-Kitty 2x

๐Ÿ‘ป** How did we decide the refund quantity for Boo Bash gifts?**
Boo Bash Gifts are actually designed to expire a few minutes after leaving the world or going offline. If you've been stacking gifts and waiting for the perfect time to use them... This was never supposed to be possible! ๐Ÿฅน
Because of this, we do NOT have systems built to track accurate records of stacked, unclaimed Boo Bash Gifts.
In the interest of fairness, everyone will receive the same refund. We get that this means that some players will receive more or less than expected; but we hope that this will be a workable, technically feasible, solution.

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๐Ÿ“ฃ REFUND ANNOUNCEMENT 2/2

๐Ÿ™‹ Who gets a refund?

  • Voice Tokens: all users who spent them before the downtime will receive the exact amount back.
  • Boo Bash Gifts: all users who were active in any Boo Bash room or owned room within one hour (plus 10 minutes) before the servers went down.

๐ŸŽ Claiming your refund

  • Voice Tokens will be sent to your Inbox > Gifts.
  • Boo Bash Gifts can be claimed directly in any Boo Bash world or owned room. Make sure you're logged into your affected account, and head to the ghostly bot with the magenta โ—๏ธ bubble. Tap on the bot to view and claim your LOST GIFTS.
    โ“Wondering why these aren't sent to your Inbox? These gifts are unique to the Boo Bash worlds, and only exist inside of them. They can't be collected any other way!

โฐ When will I be able to claim my Gift refund?
The ghostly bot will launch on November 5 at 1:00 PM EST. For the bot to launch, all Boo Bash rooms will be updated. When this happens, all stacked gifts will disappear! ๐Ÿ‘ป
Make sure to collect any unclaimed, stacked gifts before time runs out tomorrow at 1:00 PM EST.
โณAfter the update, all Boo Bash Gifts will automatically expire 3 hours after you receive them. Stay tuned for another update with more details soon.

This situation hasnโ€™t been ideal, and our team takes full responsibility for the mistakes we made along the way. Weโ€™ve learned a lot about how to handle downtimes and unexpected bugs, and will keep listening to your feedback to improve how we handle similar situations in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

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@everyone

Hey Boo Bashers! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Weโ€™re in the final countdown: only 6 hours remain for you to use your stacked Boo Bash Gifts before they EXPIRE!

Today, November 5, weโ€™ll roll out a new Boo Bash update at 1 PM EST to correct a glitch that prevented Boo Bash Gifts from expiring correctly. ๐Ÿ•‘ย At this time, any gifts you have not used will vanish.

โณAfter this time, any new Boo Bash Gifts you receive will expire within 3 hours. When Boo Bash Gifts expire, they will be auto-used immediately, so time yourself well to make the most of them!

Were you affected by the planned maintenance downtime last week?

Get ready for your refund! ๐ŸŽ

At 1 PM EST, head to the Boo Bash world with your affected account and find the ghostly bot with the magenta โ—๏ธ bubble over its head. Tap on the bot to view and claim your LOST GIFTS.

Your Lost Gifts will remain with the ghostly bank bot until the end of the Boo Bash event.

However, please note that refunded Boo Bash Gifts will go into effect immediately once you claim them. Please plan carefully to make the most of them!

Thanks! ๐Ÿ‘ป

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T&S AMA: QUESTION DROP!

Hey fam!

For this weekโ€™s Trust & Safety update, weโ€™re once again focusing on Reporting... this time with a WRITTEN AMA right here in the Discord community! ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ฃ

Hereโ€™s how it works:
Take a moment to reflect on your experiences with Reporting. Are you sure you know how reports are analyzed? How long they take? What do you like (or not like) about the process? Any funny stories to share?

Submit your questions and comments using the Typeform link below. You can also suggest other topics youโ€™d like the Trust & Safety team to cover in future updates!

๐Ÿ”— https://form.typeform.com/to/lL9Nwhyn

Our team will review all submissions and pick the 5-7 most impactful questions to answer.
Weโ€™ll share a written post with our responses later this week!

โณ Please send in your questions within the next 24 hours to make sure theyโ€™re included!
Thanks!

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๐Ÿค“ Meet the Product Team! ๐Ÿ’›

Ever wondered who builds the Highrise features and systems? From Looks to Season Pass, the Product Team are the folks who turn ideas into experiences - and theyโ€™re sharing how it all happens!

In this new Dev Diary, learn about:

๐Ÿง  How a feature goes from concept to launch
๐ŸŽฎ The teamโ€™s favorite creations (and dream features)
๐Ÿ’ฌ What inspires them to make Highrise better every day

Check it out here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2939

simple cloud
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Hey fam! ๐Ÿ‘‹
<@&931636948425125938>

Last week you all submitted your questions for our AMA on Reporting, and now the answers are out and hot! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Take a look at the questions you sent in and check out the first couple answers below. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

We selected the top 9 questions that came up most often or felt the most impactful for the community.

1 -Do my reports actually go through?
2 -What happens after I send a report?
3 - Why does it look like nothing happens after I report someone?
4 - Can I get feedback when I report someone?
5 - How long does it take for reports to be reviewed?
6 - Do you really ban people without proof?
7 - How do you handle mass reporting?
8 - Will you add more report categories or options?
9 - Why can reports only be accessed through the web instead of the app?

Hereโ€™s a preview ๐Ÿ™‚

1. Do my reports actually go through?
Yes, they do! We review every single report that gets submitted. That doesnโ€™t mean every report leads to a ban. It depends on what the report is about and how severe it is. If the behavior clearly breaks our Community Guidelines, we look at both severity and player history. For low, medium, or high severity, players usually get a warning first and can be banned if they repeat it. If the behavior is extreme, or if the player already has prior offenses, theyโ€™re banned immediately.

2. What happens after I send a report?
Our moderation team follows a layered process. First, we filter out empty or false reports. Then, a trained moderator identifies which guideline was broken and logs the case. If itโ€™s a severe issue or the player has a bad record, a team lead reviews it and decides on stronger action. Whenever something happens, whether itโ€™s a warning, tagging, or a ban, the reporter gets a feedback message, and the reported player receives a notice about their infraction.

For the full version, just go here: https://high.rs/post?id=690f773d33bab140deed19b8

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@everyone

This is a friendly reminder that the Highrise staff team will never reach out to you outside of the Support channel or Official Discord channel. There are numerous staff impersonators on Discord. They may make false accusations against you and ask you to reach out to them regarding your ban appeal or any other issues.

Highrise team WILL NEVER:

  • ask you for any sensitive info, such as email change, login data
  • communicate or give info about warn/ban or any other sanction

There are numerous friendly reminders about this. Be careful, as these users are scamming people daily. Don't lose your precious belongings because of the silly mistake of trusting suspicious people.

If someone reaches out to you and you're unsure of the message origin, visit the Highrise support center via https://support.highrise.game or open the Support center in-game. Contact our support agents to verify the message source for you.

Stay safe, everyone!

low moss
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๐ŸงฑStudio Events: Expanding Highrise Events

Last weekโ€™s Cozy Club marked the debut of our new Studio Events, a big step forward in how Highrise events are built and run. This overhaul modernizes a system that hasnโ€™t been touched for the better part of a decade, including:

  • Respond to player feedback faster and roll out changes quickly.
  • Experiment with new events without breaking existing ones.
  • Improve stability and performance across player devices by retiring outdated code.
  • Empower creators, since the same tools powering Studio Events will eventually give creators more opportunities to build awesome experiences in the future!

๐Ÿ’กYour feedback from Cozy Club has been incredibly helpful! Hereโ€™s what we heard:

  • Auto-Consumed Energy โ€“ We learned that players prefer the flexibility of saving Energy with Batteries. Weโ€™re exploring ways to bring this system back to restore strategy and control.
  • Lucky Tokens Removed โ€“ Lucky Tokens were removed due to technical limitations of the new system, but weโ€™re working to reintroduce a version of them in future Studio Events.
  • Event UI Feedback โ€“ Some players found the new interface difficult to read or navigate. Weโ€™re planning UI improvement and will continue to push hotfixes to make it feel more intuitive.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Whatโ€™s Next

Weโ€™re pausing Studio Events this week to focus on refining and polishing the experience based on your feedback. A legacy Style Challenge event (just like you know and love!) will run in the meantime while we get everything ready for the next update.

Read the full dev diary on Studio Events here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2942

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Hey everyone! We've noticed a temporary outage on our side. Working on a fix right now!

In the meantime, feel free to check the status here: https://highrise.game/status

UPDATE: It's been resolved!

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๐ŸŽจ New Design Mode
Weโ€™d love for you to try out our new Design Mode! It looks and feels like the current 2D build mode, but it runs on an upgraded system that improves how rooms and design tools work behind the scenes.

โœจ Whatโ€™s new:

  • Taller build height
  • More reliable undo/redo
  • Group furniture and move it together
  • Delete multiple items at once
  • More improvements coming soon

๐Ÿ“ฆ How grouping works:

  • A new Parent option in the furniture toolbar lets you choose a parent object to group items together. You can even create nested groups.

  • A new hierarchy view shows every furniture object in the room, making it easy to find, select, and manage individual items or whole groups.

  • A multi-select toggle gives you another quick way to select multiple pieces or groups at once.

  • Undo/redo now tracks movements for full selections or groups, making adjustments smoother.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How to try it:
Make sure youโ€™re on the latest app update

Create a new room (any size)

In the description, type in the code: newrooms (this will unlock the new build mode for that room)

Build, decorate, and invite friends to explore

๐Ÿ’ฌ Got feedback?
Share it in our Discord channel: #1438568034183811162

Have fun building! ๐Ÿงฑ

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WARNINGS AND BANS: HOW WE ESCALATE
(thread open!)

Hey fam! โšก๐Ÿ’›

Letโ€™s talk about something super important (and super misunderstood): how consequences for violating our Community Guidelines actually work in Highrise.

After you submit a report, you might find yourself thinking, โ€œIf they didnโ€™t get banned, nothing happened.โ€

But thatโ€™s not how our system works. Every confirmed violation leads to action, even if you donโ€™t see the result immediately. In most cases, players receive warnings before they ever reach the point of being banned. Currently, we only use warnings and bans.

When someone breaks the rules, we look at what they did, how serious it was, and whether itโ€™s something theyโ€™ve done before. Behind the scenes, we use Points๐Ÿ“ˆ and Strikesโ€ผ๏ธ to track violations and apply the appropriate outcome.


THE POINTS SYSTEM: Knowing the Playerโ€™s History

The Points system works like a playerโ€™s account lifebar: every infraction reduces it, and hitting zero usually results in a permanent ban.

This system tracks behavior over time and assigns different weights to offenses. There are four severity levels: low, medium, high, and EXTREME.

Low, medium, and high offenses generate warnings and remove different amounts of points from the playerโ€™s lifebar. EXTREME offenses lead to a direct permanent ban.

Because no one is expected to be perfect, points expire over time.


THE STRIKE SYSTEM: Tracking Persistent Behavior

The Strike system monitors repeated offenses within the same category. Each category has its own Strike counter. When a player repeats the same type of misconduct, their Strike count in that category increases. Accumulating enough Strikes in a single category can result in a final ban, even if their overall points havenโ€™t reached the threshold.

Bottom line? Stuff does happen behind the scenes. Points and Strikes make sure punishments are fair, consistent. Stay safe, fam! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Studio Events Update: Lucky Tokens Returns and Auto-Prank

Thank you to everyone who gave us feedback! With the new Studio Event Wicked Garden out, weโ€™ve upgraded our event infrastructure. These updates are still ongoing, and weโ€™ll be monitoring to make sure if weโ€™re headed in the right direction.

Check out our updates below! In the meantime, get into Highrise and try out the new event yourself, releasing later today.

https://high.rs/room?code=2025_prank_autumn

By popular demand, Lucky Tokens have returned, and this time, they're more streamlined than ever. Plus, say hello to the brand-new Auto-Prank feature, designed to keep you eventing even on the go!

๐Ÿ’œ Lucky Tokens

  • Lucky Tokens are earned throughout the Participation Rewards and in late Prank Stages beyond Stage 6. Use these tokens to increase your Boost!
  • Lucky Tokens are available in limited quantities. Because of this, there is no Lucky Token Grab this time around. Instead, all your tokens may be applied directly to your Boost.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Auto-Prank

  • Unlock Auto-Prank by completing one full Prank cycle and finishing a Final Round. Tap the yellow Auto-Prank button near your Energy at the top of the screen to get started.
  • Auto-Prank automatically spends your Energy to keep Pranking players in your room, so you can chat, curate your closet, or trade while still earning tickets. Woo!
  • Why add Auto-Prank? Third-party auto-clickers arenโ€™t allowed in our events, but we know competition gets fierce. This feature is designed to keep things fair while giving everyone a chance to step away for a bit, creating a more balanced playing field for all.

Community feedback guides our path forward... so please share your thoughts with us! Visit Discord to chat with our devs and other eventers in the #1100144034594435173 channel ๐Ÿ‘พ

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Wicked Garden Bug Alert ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿฅ€

We're currently looking into a visual display issue that hides your pranking UI after you perform a prank.

Rest assured, you are still spending your Energy and receiving your Tickets and rewards! The prank selection screen simply freezes whenever you tap your chosen prank. You can continue to event and earn rewards while we work on a fix for this visual glitch.

Our devs are on the case and should have the fix out shortly. We'll be in touch!

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Wicked Garden Bug Alert Pt. 2

We noticed a rare error that causes Lucky Token boosts to reset for some players upon connecting to the event World.

We're investigating it right now. We're working on a solution which will re-award the progress track tokens to the affected users.

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Hey fam! ๐Ÿ’›โšก Think you know how moderation actually works behind the scenes?

Letโ€™s find out. ๐Ÿ‘€

We made this quick quiz to clear up the biggest myths, answer the questions you ask us every day, and give you the real tea on warnings, bans, reports, and everything in between.

No pressure: this is all for learning, good vibes, and keeping Highrise safe + fun for everyone.

Ready? Letโ€™s go.

๐Ÿ”— https://form.typeform.com/to/CEl5gbHY

Take the quiz and share your score! #moderationquiz

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Snow drifts gently over Flutter Park as fireflies dance beneath a sky full of glowing stars.โ„๏ธโœจ

Make a wish upon a star, and it just might come true this seasonโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐ŸŒŸStay tuned for Season 2: Wintery Wish.

If you visit Flutter Park in the first 2 days of the Season, you'll receive a special gift from Highrise.๐ŸŽ€

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@everyone

Season 2: Wintery Wish is Coming! ๐Ÿ’ซ

Tis the season of giving! Season 2: Wintery Wish runs from November 24th to January 9th.

If you visit Flutter Park in the first 2 days of the Season, you'll receive a special gift from Highrise. ๐ŸŽ€

Season 2 has arrived, transforming Flutter Park into a snowy wonderland. See below to see what youโ€™ll find in the new season.

Full details can be found in the Dev Diary ๐Ÿ“–: https://highrise.game/news/2945

๐ŸŽ Find Wishboxes in Flutter Park and gift them to others! Each Wishbox contains an item from the 99 Wishes Collection, which contain fan favorites and seasonal exclusives.

๐ŸŽ„Buy Ornaments to decorate the Christmas Tree and give everyone room-wide buffs!

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Earn Cheer through completing daily quests, catching critters, and many other activities in Flutter Park! Spend them at the Cheermart for festive wear.

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โ„๏ธ Season 2: Wintery Wish is LIVE! ๐Ÿ’ซ

โ€™ Tis the season of giving! Wintery Wish has arrived, transforming Flutter Park into a snowy wonderland filled with new critters to catch, places to explore, and new friends to meet. Explore the updated park, catch brand-new winter critters and fish, and fill your collections with cozy seasonal finds.

๐ŸŒŸ New This Season - Daily Supply

Weโ€™re introducing a new feature called Daily Supply, a Season Passโ€“tied reward track that grants bonus XP + Cheer as you play across World Experiences connected to the Season. Just play, progress, and claim your daily boosts as you go.

๐ŸŽ Double Cheer in Flutter Park in First 2 Days

To celebrate the launch, weโ€™re** doubling the Cheer cap** in Flutter Park for the first 2 days of the season.

  • Usual cap: 1,000 Cheer
  • First 2 days cap: 2,000 Cheer in Flutter Park ๐Ÿฅณ

Stack up extra Cheer early, then spend it all season long on festive goodies!

๐Ÿ“… Season Dates
** Season 2**: Wintery Wish starts today and runs until January 9th, 10:00 AM HRT / 4:00PM UTC

Bundle up, head to Flutter Park, and start making your Wintery Wishes. โœจ

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โ„๏ธ Season Pass 2 Update โ€” Live Now! ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐ŸŽ Better Gifting
Wishboxes now show who sent the gift, and you can tap **Give Thanks **to send a heart animation (+10 XP, +5 Cheer).

๐Ÿ“ฆ Wishbox Stacks
Box stacks are now capped visually at 5.

โฑ๏ธ Daily Supply Fix
Daily Supply now uses a stable 22-hour personal timer with a countdown so you always know when it refreshes.

๐ŸŽ„ Ornament Updates
New: Double XP Ornament (2500 Gold, 20 min)
Double Cheer: now 500 Gold and lasts 20 minutes

Enjoy the improvements and happy gifting in Wintery Wish! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

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<@&931636948425125938> @everyone

โ„๏ธ Announcing Winter Jam โ€™25: The Season of Giving! โ„๏ธ

Ready to build a magical world and earn up to 150,000 Gold? Winter Jam โ€™25 has officially begun.
This season brings a fresh theme, new rules, and new opportunities for creators to grow.

๐ŸŽฎ Whatโ€™s the Challenge?

Build a world that captures the cold beauty of winter and the warm joy of giving. Your world must meet both parts of this theme:

Gameplay Mechanic: Gifting
Your world must include a meaningful gifting based interaction or system.

Both elements are required to qualify for top placements.

Think:

  • โ„๏ธ Frozen villages, snowy forests, winter festivals
  • ๐ŸŽ Gift exchanges, item gifting
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Winter fantasy, magical ice realms
  • โœจ Cozy celebrations with meaningful player interactions

Winter is about calm, kindness, celebration, and shared moments. Bring out the cold beauty of the season while designing a fun and engaging gifting mechanic. Whether you create something social, magical, or gameplay heavy, make it feel truly winter inspired and give players a reason to return.

Tag your submission with: winter25

โ™ป๏ธ New Rule: Update Your Old Worlds

You can now resubmit an existing world by updating it to match the Winter Jam โ€™25 theme.

To qualify:

  • Remove the old Game Jam tag
  • Add the winter25 tag
  • Make sure your update includes the Winter theme and the Gifting mechanic

Updated worlds count as full entries if they meet all requirements and show meaningful improvement.

๐Ÿ“… Key Dates

Game Jam Cycle: Winter Jam โ€™25 is the first in the new three month rotation.

  • Build and Submit: November 28th to December 20
  • Judging Period: December 20 to December 23 (no edits allowed)
  • Winners Announced: December 24

The next two months are your break period with full freedom to rest or continue improving your world.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Rules

  • Teams of 2 to 4 collaborators are allowed
  • Low effort or incomplete submissions will not qualify
  • Submit your collaboration form here

๐ŸŽ Rewards

Main Prizes

The tiered reward system continues:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place โ€“ 150,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place โ€“ 75,000 Earned Gold
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place โ€“ 50,000 Earned Gold

Gold is awarded to the world owner, who may divide it as they choose.
In addition, the winning worlds will receive a permanent badge in the directory that highlights their achievement for the game jam.

Participation Reward

Creators who submit a complete, effort driven world that meets the Winter theme and gifting mechanic qualify for the exclusive winter background.

Creator Partner Program

Winners and runner ups may be invited to the Creator Partner Program, offering direct support, a private creator channel, and collaboration with other top creators.

๐Ÿง  How to Join

  1. Update your existing world or start a new one
  2. Make your world inspired by Winter and the joy of Gifting.
  3. Submit by December 20
  4. Tag your world with winter25
  5. Youโ€™re in.

๐Ÿ”— New to Studio? Watch the Studio Basics tutorial
๐Ÿ“‹ Check your entry status: Entry Tracker Spreadsheet
๐Ÿ“œ Game Jam Rules: Detailed Game Jam Rules

โš ๏ธ Important Requirements

All submissions must:

  • Use the latest version of Highrise Studio
  • Use Unity 6 for compatibility

โ„๏ธ Bring the magic of winter to life and surprise us in Winter Jam โ€™25!

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(thread open !)

Common Phishing Tricks (and How to Outsmart Them!) ๐Ÿ’›โšก

Hey fam! ๐Ÿ’›โšก

Scammers are getting smarter, and they love pretending to be staff to trick players into giving up their account info. Youโ€™ll see fake freebies, fake emergencies, or DMs from someone claiming they need your details to โ€œhelpโ€ you.

Hereโ€™s the golden rule that keeps your account safe:

Highrise staff will NEVER ask for your login, password, verification codes, or for you to change your email anywhere except inside our official support channels.

If someone asks for that info in-game, on Discord, or through email โ€” itโ€™s not us. Itโ€™s a phishing attempt.


๐Ÿ Common Phishing Tricks

Here are the scams we see the most, so you can spot them instantly:

  • โ€œI reported you by mistake! Message this staff to fix it.โ€

    The โ€œstaffโ€ is a phisher trying to take your account.

  • โ€œFree gold codes! Just change your email/password to redeem.โ€

    Once you change your info, the scammer locks you out.

  • Suspicious promo links that look legit but arenโ€™t.

    Fake sites designed to collect your login details.

If it sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.


๐Ÿ’Œ Official Highrise Emails

Only trust messages from:

Anything else โ€” especially Gmail/Outlook addresses or emails with โ€œofficialโ€ in them โ€” is fake. Phishers love to say they are OFFICIAL and write it in their nicks/email/msgs , but actual highrise staff don't need that aura farming. We are glamurous ;)


๐Ÿ’› What To Do

If anyone asks for your login, personal info, verification codes, or email changes outside official support channels:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Stop. Donโ€™t share. Report them immediately.

You can always reach genuine Highrise Support safely at support@highrisegame.com or through the in-app support button.

Stay safe, stay sharp, and keep shining, fam! โšก๐Ÿ’›

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๐ŸŽจ New Design Mode - Exciting update!
Weโ€™d love for you to try our new Design Mode! It offers the familiar look and feel of the current 2D build mode but runs on an enhanced system that improves how rooms and design tools function behind the scenes. With the addition of Flexible Room Layouts, you can now shape your room exactly the way you want!

โœจ What we changed last time:

  • Taller build height
  • More reliable undo/redo
  • Group furniture and move it together
  • Delete multiple items at once

โญNew Feature : Flexible Room Layouts:

  • A new toggle button below the hierarchy viewer enables Layout Editing Mode.
  • Room designers can tap the subfloor to add or remove tiles, expanding the layout in any direction.
  • The layout automatically wraps to the floor, and walls update dynamically to prevent overlaps in the isometric view.
  • The maximum floor tile count is 540.
  • The maximum layout size is 2048 (width ร— height).
  • Layout changes are saved together with furniture placements.
  • Both layout edits and furniture changes support undo/redo operations.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ How to try it:

  • Make sure youโ€™re on the latest app update
  • Create a new room (any size)
  • In the description, type in the code: newrooms (this will unlock the new build mode for that room)
  • Build, decorate, and invite friends to explore

๐Ÿ’ฌ Got feedback?
Share it in our Discord channel: โ https://discord.com/channels/890228388311228456/1438568034183811162

Have fun building! ๐Ÿงฑ

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โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ Wishing & Featured Items: Coming Soon! โญ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ

We've all been there: spinning away hoping for that one, gorgeous Legendary that seems just out of reach. Here's some good news: this is about to change!
The new Featured Items + Wishing system is on its way to give your grab experience a shiny new glow up.

Wishing is rolling out imminently: so stay in the loop!
Read our full Dev Diary here: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://highrise.game/news/2950

In the meantime, here's the highlight reel:

โœจ Upcoming grabs will offer Featured Items: these are the best items of the whole set, and will usually be Legendary.
โœจ Choose a Featured item to Make A Wish for it!
โœจ When you spin a Featured item, you'll have a 50% chance of receiving your Wished-for item instead of another item in the Featured pool. If you don't get your Wish on your first pull, you're guaranteed to get it on your next Featured spin!

Be on the lookout: your wishes are about to come true ๐Ÿช„

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๐ŸŽ‰ Winter Jam Mission Reward: 300 Unique Visitors ๐ŸŽ‰

We are excited to announce a special Winter Jam โ€™25 mission for all creators. Attract 300 unique visitors to your world and earn the exclusive Cozy Snowflake Sweater as a reward for your creativity and dedication.

How it Works

  • Unique visitor tracking begins on December 6.
  • You can follow your worldโ€™s progress on the tracking sheet, which updates every 6 hours.
  • Visitors will continue to count until December 20.
  • Only unique visitors are counted.

โณ Friendly Reminders

  • Your world must follow the Winter theme and show clear effort to qualify for any Winter Jam rewards. Low effort entries will not be accepted.
  • You may update an existing world as long as you remove the old Game Jam tag and add winter25.
  • Check the entry tracker to see if your world has been approved.
  • If your world was rejected and you need support, open a ticket in #gamejam-support and mention <@&1263599959220027493>

๐Ÿ“‹ Important Notes

  • Selling or transferring worlds is not allowed.
  • Worlds that are rejected, purchased, or do not meet requirements will not receive rewards, even if they reach the visitor goal.
  • The tracking sheet may take up to 24 hours to refresh.
  • Collaborators will receive rewards after they are reviewed.

๐ŸŽ Reward Delivery

Once your world reaches 300 unique visitors, the Cozy Snowflake Sweater will be delivered. Rewards are sent manually, so please allow time for processing.

Track your progress here and keep the winter spirit alive. Good luck, creators.

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๐Ÿ’›โšก Top 5 Moderation Myths โ€” Letโ€™s Unmask These Ghosts

Hey fam! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿถ

There are a LOT of spooky stories about moderation out there โ€” so letโ€™s Scooby-Doo this and pull the sheet off whatโ€™s actually true. ๐Ÿ‘‡


โญ Myth 1: โ€œMore reports = instant ban.โ€

Nope โ€” ONE clear report is enough.

We donโ€™t count how many people clicked the button. Reports are a signal for us โ€” then we look at evidence + context.
Spam-reporting doesnโ€™t make things fasterโ€ฆ it just stresses our inbox.


โญ Myth 2: โ€œMods watch everything in real time.โ€

Promise: this is NOT Big Brother Plaza Editionโ„ข.

Mods donโ€™t see every room or DM โ€” they only investigate when someone reports.

No report โ†’ no reason to look.


โญ Myth 3: โ€œIf they arenโ€™t punished instantly, nothingโ€™s happening.โ€

Moderation isnโ€™t a drive-thru. ๐Ÿ”โšก

Most cases are reviewed within 36 hours, not instantly.

If someone doesnโ€™t disappear on the spot, it just means a real human is checking context.


โญ Myth 4: โ€œIf someone reports you, youโ€™ll get banned automatically.โ€

Nope. A report just means โ€œplease check this,โ€ not โ€œpunish now.โ€

Mods review what actually happened โ€” context, chats, history โ€” and only act if thereโ€™s a real violation.

If nothing breaks the rules, no action happens.

If auto-bans were real, the Plaza would be a ghost town every time people argued. ๐Ÿ˜…


โญ Myth 5: โ€œModeration is random.โ€

It might look random from the outside, but the system is structured:

Warnings โ†’ (if repeated or serious) Ban

Actions depend on what happened, how harmful it was, and whether itโ€™s a pattern โ€”

and permanent bans always get double-reviewed.


๐Ÿ’› Myths busted. Community safer. Puppy proud!

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Highrise Highlights 2025 is finally here ๐ŸŒฏ โœจ

Youโ€™ve been asking for it: your own Highrise โ€œwrappedโ€, but tailored to how you play. Your stats, your fits, your rooms, your people. We built this as a total passion project because we love seeing these stories as much as you do.

Check your homeroom for a little โ€œ2025โ€ to open your Highlights, then share your favorite card on the Feed with #HRHighlights25 so we can hype you up.

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๐ŸŽจ Design Mode Update!

Youโ€™ve already been able to try out the new design mode by creating new rooms using the newrooms code, and weโ€™ve loved seeing what youโ€™ve built so far! ๐Ÿงฑโœจ

Now, weโ€™re excited to share that youโ€™ll also be able to convert your existing rooms to the new design mode! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ  Note About Home Rooms & Crew Rooms
Home Rooms and Crew Rooms are not currently able to be converted, but donโ€™t worry, weโ€™re actively working on adding support for both! ๐Ÿ”งโœจ

๐Ÿค– The current Bots API will NOT be compatible with the new rooms and we'll be releasing an updated version soon.

๐Ÿ”„** How to Convert Existing Rooms
You can now upgrade your eligible rooms using the following commands:**

  • Type !upgrade to receive the upgrade pop-up.

  • Type !confirm_upgrade to execute the conversion.

  • โšก After confirming, youโ€™ll be reconnected almost instantly to your newly upgraded room!

๐Ÿ’ฌ Got Feedback?
Share your thoughts in our Discord channel: https://discord.com/channels/890228388311228456/1408105370626293803

Have fun building! ๐ŸŽ‰

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๐ŸŽŠ That's A Wrap! HR Highlights Dev Diary ๐ŸŽŠ

What a year it's been: friendships bloomed, events fiercely contested, and tons of listings sold on the Marketplace. Thanks for sharing your #HRHighlights with us this week, and for adding so much to our community in 2025! ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ

In this week's **Dev Diary, **take a look behind the curtain to see a little of our creative process as we brought this feature to life!

Read our full Dev Diary here: ๐Ÿ‘‰https://highrise.game/news/2956

PS: Highlights will disappear at the end of the year, so don't forget to check it before the month ends!

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โ„๏ธ Snugglins: Frosty Friends arrive TOMORROW!

๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ Our new winter Snugglins are stepping out of the snow and into Highrise.โ€จBundle up. They are bringing the chill in the best way!

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๐ŸŽ„ Winter Jam Rewards Announcement ๐ŸŽ„

We are excited to share the updated Winter Jam โ€™25 rewards, featuring two prize categories for creators who put care, polish, and creativity into their worlds.

๐ŸŽ Mission Reward: Cozy Winter Atmosphere

Creators who deliver a visually appealing and fully polished winter world will earn the Glacial Antler Crown.

Requirements

Your world must demonstrate clear visual quality and polish, including:

  • Proper lighting setup
  • Valid and functional navmesh
  • Correctly synchronized models
  • Accurate colliders
  • Overall attention to detail and presentation

Low effort or unfinished worlds will not qualify. The goal is to create a cozy, immersive winter atmosphere.

๐Ÿ† Grand Prize: Winners & Runner-Ups

At the end of the Winter Jam, winners and runner-ups will receive additional rewards on top of the gold rewards.

Important Details

  • Grand prizes will be awarded to selected winners and runner-ups.
  • Rewards will be shared with collaborators, if applicable.

๐Ÿ“… Deadline

  • All entries and updates must be completed by December 20.

๐Ÿ“Œ Notes

  • Your world must follow the Winter theme and show clear effort.
  • Existing worlds may be updated if the old Game Jam tag is removed and winter25 is added.
  • Worlds that do not meet requirements will not receive rewards.

Bring your winter worlds to life and make them shine. Good luck, creators.

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THEY'RE HERE!

SNUGGLINS: FROSTY FRIENDS โ„๏ธ๐Ÿงธ

Your coziest winter companion is here! #FrostyFriends Snugglins arrive in icy polar styles with warm, wintry outfits you can mix + match all season. ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿงฃ

https://high.rs/shop?type=gacha&id=693393d5e7fc8bab70ad6302

*The Latest In Snugglin News *

๐Ÿงถ Threads are now Fluff!
ยท Fluff is the same currency as Threads; now, it just has a new name.
ยท Gather Fluff by swapping your spare Snugglin traits in the Frosty Friends grab.
ยท Then, spend Fluff in the Snugstore for extra accessories!
ยท To Swap, tap the โ„น๏ธ icon in the top right of the grab screen.

โ™ป๏ธ Introducing: Recycling
Sometimes a Snugglin gets nostalgic for the Workshopโ€ฆ the cozy hum of machinesโ€ฆ the conveyor beltsโ€ฆ the totally-relaxing disassembly processโ€ฆ Who are we to deny them the delight of returning to their childhood home? ๐Ÿฅน

ยท Recycle a Snugglin to gain Fluff! You'll get Fluff for the Snugglin themselves + Fluff for all items you've bound to them.
ยท Talk to the NPC in Snugglin World to choose who to recycle. Your Snugglinโ€™s rarity determines how much Fluff you get back.
ยท Important: once recycled, a Snugglin is gone forever, so choose carefully! ๐Ÿ‘‹

๐Ÿช„ Wish For Snugglin Eggs
ยท All Legendaries and the Mythical #SnugglinEgg are Featured Items. Pick any Featured Item to Wish for it!
ยท Wishing ensures that when you spin a Featured item, you have a 50-50 chance of getting your Wished-for item. If you don't get your Wish on the first pull, you'll get it on your next Featured Item spin, guaranteed!
ยท Wishing turns OFF duplicate protection, which guarantees that you receive items you don't own yet. Read our Dev Diary blog for more details!
ยท Remember, Wishing is unlimited, so you can wish for the same item over and over again!

**๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Weekly Snugglin Raffle **
Win a Snugglin in our month-long giveaway! Here's how:

ยท Get 1 ticket per day in the Snugglins Workshop world. Speak to the Raffle NPC to collect your ticket.
ยท Every Friday for four weeks (starting next week, 12/19), weโ€™ll raffle 1 Snugglin off to a lucky winner!
ยท Winners will be drawn during @SourPatchSidโ€™s livestream, so come hang if you want the raffle party chaos! You donโ€™t need to be there to win: weโ€™ll send you your Snugglin prize either way.
ยท Didnโ€™t win? Your tickets carry over to the next draw.

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Hey fam!

Want to help us improve Trust & Safety and Player Experience in Highrise? Then take this quick survey!

Weโ€™d love to hear how our Discord community feels about safety and player experience in Highrise.
Itโ€™s similar to a survey we sent to players in other countries, but this one is just for our Discord crew. Even if you already filled it out in-game, you can still take this one too, your answers really help us!

Closes Sunday, December 14 at 12 PM EST
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://form.typeform.com/to/tHK8LtzI

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๐Ÿ”ด Free Broadcast and Boost Bump: Update 4.25.3 ๐Ÿ”ด

Big upgrades coming to how you ๐Ÿ“**GO LIVE! **These changes are all about making Highrise feel more alive: easier hosting, clearer discovery, and Boost that actually feels worth it.

๐Ÿ“ฒ **Update to 4.25.3 to make the switch! **
Read our full Dev Diary on the feature changes here:
https://highrise.game/news/2958

In the meantime, here's what you need to know:

๐Ÿ’ซ Hosting Live is now FREE! Room owners get a new Live button to start a 1-hour session (and extend anytime), no tokens required.
๐Ÿ“‚ The directory will now be more organized in 3 sections: Most Popular (Boost no longer applies), Boost (NEW, just Boost!), and Live (actively hosted rooms only)
๐ŸŽฅ Live rooms = hosted rooms: if no host is present, Live ends automatically to keep the feed fresh.
๐Ÿ” Live Tokens โ†’ Boost Tokens. Got a stash of Live Tokens? No worries: Existing Live Tokens will automatically convert into Boost, so nobody loses value. The conversion rate is 1 Live Token = 5 Boost Tokens!

Update now to make the switch to a whole new world of Live experiences!

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๐ŸŽ NOW LIVE: Loyalty Webshop! ๐ŸŽ

First of all: happy holidays from our team! Wherever you are in the world, we hope you're having a wonderful week with your loved ones. ๐Ÿฅฐ Thanks for spending some of your day with us!

Get rewarded every time you shop on Highrise! The new** Loyalty Webshop **brings you points, surprise bonuses, and exclusive seasonal loot, just for picking up your usual Gold, bundles, and more.

**๐Ÿ”— Read the full feature rundown on our latest Dev Diary! **
https://highrise.game/news/2959

Here's the TLDR:

โœจ Points for every web purchase, unlocking rewards as you go
๐ŸŽ‰ Exclusive, seasonally refreshed bonus items at the end of each reward track
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Surprise cart perks: the more you buy, the more you get!
๐ŸŽ Free claimable gift every season, no purchase needed
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Only web purchases earn points (not available in-app)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Start earning now: https://highrise.game/shop

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**๐Ÿ“ฑCOMING SOON: Season 3 Updates ๐Ÿ“ฑ **

Ever forget to check your Season Pass progress? No shame: it's a little hidden! ๐Ÿฆ‹ That's why we're introducing **new UI in 2026 **that will make Season 3 way more accessible; a new phone icon will be right there with you wherever youโ€™re hanging out. Plus, did we mention free XP?

๐Ÿ”— Read the full Dev Diary to see what's on the way!
https://highrise.game/news/2962

Or, here's a quick overview:

โœจ A universal phone icon across all main screens & worlds (Feed, Inbox, Shop, Profile, Travel, etc.) for better visibility
๐Ÿ“ฒ Tap the phone to open a new bottom-drawer menu with bigger apps + a visible Season XP bar
๐ŸŽ Free Season XP drops just for hanging out! Tap a notification to claim your XP seamlessly while you chill
๐Ÿš€ More is on the way! This is just the foundation for even bigger Season Pass upgrades coming in 2026

Happy New Year! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ

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๐Ÿšจ MAINTENANCE ALERT ๐Ÿšจ

Our planned downtime is on its way! Highrise will be offline for a brief window tonight as we work on some routine maintenance.
Depending on your location, here are the planned times for the downtime:

PST: 9:00 PM (Jan 7)
EST: 12:00 AM / Midnight (Jan 8)
UK (GMT): 5:00 AM (Jan 8)
Iran (IRST): 8:30 AM (Jan 8)
Russia (MSK): 8:00 AM (Jan 8)
Philippines (PHT): 1:00 PM (Jan 8)

Thank you for your patience as work on making Highrise even better! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ป

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๐ŸŽฎ Inside the Highrise Staff Game Jam ๐ŸŽฎ

Happy 2026! Go behind the scenes of our Highrise staff Game Jam, where 9 teams raced to make brand-new playable worlds in just a few days.

And, there was a twist: they all used Rosie, our very own AI building companion coming your way in the next few weeks! ๐Ÿค–

๐Ÿ”— Read about the game jam and Rosie here: https://highrise.game/news/2963

Play the top Game Jam creations right now!

๐Ÿ’ƒDance Revolution Extreme HR: a slick multiplayer rhythm game
https://high.rs/world?id=69480d926fe50a3d429c0623

๐Ÿช Neighborhood Sugar: a cozy bakery sim with adorable Snugglin customers
https://high.rs/world?id=694889cd6fe50a3d429c16fc

๐Ÿงฑ Risecraft: a seriously impressive world-building game
https://high.rs/world?id=6944bee248ed09af9dbc4081

โšก๏ธ The Little Ones: a social โ€œgod gameโ€ with tons of polish and interactions
https://high.rs/world?id=694564c1b9d56d47ba24b0c8

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GOODBYE, SWAP SHOP ๐Ÿ”„๐Ÿ‘‹โœจ

Swapping as you know it is leaving... and getting replaced with something even better. ๐Ÿ‘€ Be sure to spend your Swap Tokens before the Swap Shop closes its doors forever on** February 14th!**

https://high.rs/shop?type=ic&id=65f07aa6535da4341f14f6db

THE TIMELINE ๐Ÿ“†

โšก๏ธ The Swap Shop is going out with a bang: for one last hurrah, we're **bringing back some of the most popular Swap Shop items from past drops! **From Timeless Affair looks to *Meow-Or-Never *cutie fits, go finish your collections!

๐Ÿซง Not sure what to do with your remaining Swap Tokens? Trade them in at the Swap Shop, and get 10 Bubbles for every token!
PLUS! Next week, you'll be able to trade your Swap Tokens in for the new Threads currency.

๐ŸŒˆ Swapping is going away โ€“ but that's just to make way for an improved system for curating your collection and getting value for your duplicates. Stay tuned! The new version of "swapping" will launch at the start of the new Season Pass next week. ๐Ÿคž

Remember, you won't have anywhere to spend your Swap Tokens after February 14 at 12 PM EST. Please be sure to spend them at the Swap Shop before then. ๐Ÿ™

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๐Ÿ’˜ Season 3 Updates: Recycling, Free Blind Boxes, Signature Items, and more! ๐Ÿ’•

Can you feel the love in the air? Guess what's coming: it's Heartfelt Havoc, our next season dropping next week!
Season 3 brings you not only new Flutter Park quests, but **new gameplay mechanics and features. **

๐Ÿ”— Read the full Dev Diary for all the details: https://highrise.game/news/2967

Here are the highlights!

โ™ป๏ธ Recycling: Swapping is out, and Recycling is in! Read all about our upcoming replacement for the Swapping system.
Note: Recycling will apply to NEW items only! Any item released before this update will yield Bubbles when discarded.
โœ๏ธ Signature Items: Some items are special, and they should look and feel that way in your closet, not just when you wear them.
๐Ÿ’ซ Free Daily Spins: build your inventory with a free random item every day for the first two weeks of the season!

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SEASON PASS: HEARTFELT HAVOC ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ’˜

A fresh season rolls into Highrise with cozy romance vibes... plus new features like Recycling, free seasonal XP, and a bigger shift to more cohesive seasonal drops in the future!

๐Ÿ”— Read all about Season 3 in our #DevDiary: https://highrise.game/news/2971

Or, check out the highlights:

๐Ÿ“ฑ Season Pass phone upgrade: the icon now shows on major screens (Feed, Inbox, Shop, Profile, Travel, Worlds, etc.)

โญ Free Season XP: just tap claim occasional, free XP while you hang out: no travel needed

๐Ÿ’˜ Amourmart: trade your seasonal currency, #Amour, for Blind Boxes to snag items from recent event grabs

โ™ป๏ธ Recycling is here! This replaces discarding and Swapping. Recycle duplicates into Threads based on rarity, and use Threads in the new Thread Exchange for seasonal goodies.
Note: Recycling is only available for new items! Any items released prior to this update will yield Bubbles when you discard them instead of Threads.

๐Ÿ”„ Swap Shop is closing Feb 14 at 12 PM EST. Spend Swap Tokens before then: trade them for 10 Bubbles each or bonus Threads.

โœ๏ธ Signature Items: meet creator-signed, ultra-valuable collectibles with a cleaner UI

๐ŸŽก Free Daily Spin starts Jan 22: for the first 2 weeks of the season. Log in daily โ†’ Shop โ†’ pick 1 of 3 Blind Boxes for a random Account-Bound reward

Thatโ€™s Heartfelt Havoc: more love, less clutter, and a Season built to feel cohesive from quests to quality-of-life upgrades. Go share the love! โค๏ธ

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๐Ÿ”€ Multi-Style Items: One Item, More Options ๐ŸŽจ

Multi-Style items are here, and theyโ€™re*** exactly what they sound like. ***
Style one item any way you want it with a simple swipe. Catch them in a new set dropping tomorrow!

๐Ÿ”— Read the new #DevDiary to get the lowdown: https://highrise.game/news/2973

Here are the highlights!

๐Ÿ’ซ **More looks in one item: **meet a new way we're stacking design variants into one piece. Masculine or feminine? Right hand or left hand? Blue or green? You choose!
๐Ÿ‘† Simply swipe on the item in your closet to try on multiple variants in one place.
๐ŸŒ… Sneak Peek: Check out a preview of a Multi-Style item coming soon!

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โ˜€๏ธEvents: An Evolution โšก๏ธ๐Ÿช„

Over the last two weeks, Tarnished Hearts and** Love Potion** tested a few new mechanics (and some genuinely spicy quality-of-life upgrades)โ€ฆ and thereโ€™s a lot more cooking behind the scenes. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ

๐Ÿ”— Read the new Dev Diary to get a peek the future of eventing: https://highrise.game/news/2974

Here are the highlights!

๐Ÿงช Read about this week's new features in the Love Potion event
๐Ÿ’— Crew Wars, Leagues, Highrise Star events... We're dreaming big on what to bring you next.
๐Ÿ‘พ Check out our ideas, and let us know what YOU want to see in future events! Jump in at #1100144034594435173 to share your thoughts.

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๐Ÿ’ซ **Event UI: Polish And Pizzazz **๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ‘†

Polish isn't just about making things look pretty... though a gorgeous update is definitely on the way. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Your eventing experience is about to get a big upgrade with cohesive style, intuitive UI, snappier animations, and more.

๐Ÿ”— Read the new ***Dev Diary ***to check out what we're planning: https://highrise.game/news/2980

Here are the highlights!

๐Ÿ“ธ Lookbooks in the event menu display every event item and reward, and where to get them, in clear, luxurious spreads
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Keep tabs on your crew members' contributions with live ticket tracking
โœจ Smoother animations while you're eventing keep you focused on the gameplay flow
๐Ÿ“œ Review events from the past, including your personal performance and crew ranking

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๐ŸŒ… Events: The WHY Behind Our New Direction ๐Ÿ’˜๐Ÿชด

Lately, events have been getting** a little extra love**, from UIUIX updates to custom rooms and more detailed artwork.
All these changes serve one purpose: weโ€™re evolving events so each release feels bigger, more immersive, and more meaningful to the moment.

๐Ÿ”— Read the new Dev Diary for the scoop: https://highrise.game/news/2981

Here are the takeaways!

๐Ÿซถ Whether you're brand new or a seasoned veteran, events are social hubs that shape our Highrise experience.
โœจ Each event, look forward to custom rooms and new aesthetics, teaser content, and immersive new mechanics, all built around cohesive, polished UI.
๐Ÿฌ More surprises await! Hop into Nova Pop tomorrow for a new Y2K-styled experience.

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๐ŸŽจ Artist Series Collaborations ๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŒŒ

Yesterday we released our first** Artist Series** Snugglin, accessories, and feature video in collaboration with artist Salla Lehmus! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ซ And this is just the beginning: the new Artist Series aims to enable independent artists to take the lead and bring their vision to you directly.

๐Ÿ”— Read the new Dev Diary for the big picture: https://highrise.game/news/2982

Here are the highlights:

โœ’๏ธ Read about Salla's inspiration and history as a 2D Animator and Art Director
๐Ÿฆ Take a brief look back at some of our previous collaborations, like our Winx and Museum of Ice Cream partnerships
๐Ÿ’ญ Learn about our vision for bringing you more creativity and custom art in future collaborations!

nova girder
lean larkBOT
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<@&931636948425125938> A darker bloom stirs beneath the midnight sky ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ–ค

Inside the Midnight Bloom Grab, four Legendary Flutterkins emerge:
๐ŸŒ™ Selene
โœจ Vesper
๐Ÿ•ฏ Nyxen
๐Ÿ–ค Umbren

Will you awaken a legend?

http://high.rs/shop?type=gacha&id=69b30850b9191e3dcd006fe5

mighty obsidian
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<@&931636948425125938>

Masc Aesthetics: A New Dawn โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘ฌ

Recently, weโ€™ve been on a mission to better deliver masculine aesthetics with separate, masc-styled blind box sets in events and regular weekly drops. At long last, the guys are having their moment! ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ”— Read the new Dev Diary for the big picture: https://highrise.game/news/masc-aesthetics-a-new-dawn-2988

Here are the highlights:

โš–๏ธ Look back at our masculine style evolution throughout the last decade
๐Ÿ’Œ Learn the WHY behind our recent direction shift to expand our gender preference selections
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ Hear directly from Sainen, Paradox brand designer, on the creation process for non-femme aesthetics

south gulch
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<@&931636948425125938>

๐Ÿงฌ Creative Habitat Game Jam Winners! ๐Ÿงฌ

Thank you to all of the amazing creators who tapped in to their inner creature and joined the jam! After reviewing your submissions, here are the worlds that we think best captured the vibe of the Highrise Creature Club:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st place: Slime Speedway by @dim wave and @sharp quiver! A ton of cool mechanics (slime gambling! training minigames!) come together in a really fun, HCC-styled world.
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd place: Creature Hangout by @lone apex ! This world really captured the HCC aesthetic and stacks on experiences like paintball and creature-catching.
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd place: HCC Laboratory by @rapid swift ! Super slick creature collection in a diabolical dungeon.

๐ŸŽ Winners, keep an eye out for comms about your pet rewards later this week!

We were thrilled by the overall quality of the submissions; here are the runners-up (in alphabetical order) whose hard work will earn them the unique background:

greyhcclogo Your backgrounds will be arriving in the next day; if you don't receive one, please let me know!

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๐ŸŽฌ Lights, Camera, Highrise! ๐ŸŽฌ

<@&931636948425125938>
Got a legendary outfit reveal or a chaotic crew hangout saved in your camera roll? Itโ€™s time to turn those mobile moments into 100,000 Gold! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Weโ€™re looking for the most creative, high-energy, and authentic clips that show why Highrise is the best place to hang out. Whether itโ€™s a stitched montage or one perfect raw shot, we want to see it!

๐Ÿ† The Grand Prize

The community will vote on Discord, and the Top 10 Winners will each walk away with 100,000 Gold!

๐Ÿ“ Quick Rules:

  • Mobile Only: Vertical (9:16) recordings only.
  • The Sweet Spot: Videos must be between 60 and 90 seconds.
  • Raw is Real: No fancy editing needed, raw recordings are preferred!
  • Unlimited Entries: Post as many videos as you like (one per post).

๐Ÿš€ How to Enter

Ready to become Highrise famous? Head over to our Discord to read the full guidelines and drop your masterpiece in the #1494350303523504289 channel!

Submissions close: May 30th, 2026 @ 12pm EST.

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Hey everyone <@&931636948425125938> ,

We're putting HR Ideas on hold.

As many of you already know, funded items have been taking way too long to reach you, and the backlog has gotten so large that we can't fix it while new submissions keep coming in. Some of you have been waiting months, and that's not okay. We want to clear every funded idea currently in the queue, and do it properly.

At the same time, we're using this pause to make meaningful changes to how HR Ideas works overall. We'll share the full details when we reopen, but we want to be upfront: not every change will be universally loved. Some things (potentially including pricing, guidelines, and the release process) will work differently than they do today. We think the end result will be a healthier, more sustainable program โ€” but we'd rather tell you that honestly now than sell you on a vague promise that it'll just be "better."

A few things to know right now:

โ€ข Ideas currently pending approval will be rejected. When HR Ideas reopens, you're welcome to resubmit them.
โ€ข Ideas that have already been approved will stay up and can still be funded. Any new guideline changes won't apply to them retroactively.
โ€ข All funded items in the queue will be honored.

deft compass
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Hey everyone ๐Ÿ‘‹ <@&931636948425125938>

Time to talk about what's coming when HR Ideas reopens! Heads up: many of you are going to really hate parts of this ๐Ÿ™ƒ But we need to be upfront.

Right now, funded ideas are taking over FIVE MONTHS to reach creators. The program is completely broken. If we don't make real changes, HR Ideas won't survive. So we're changing lots of things.

Our priority are the item creators

We want creators to actually profit from their items and we want them to keep submitting Ideas. Everything below ladders up to that.

๐Ÿ”“ No submission limits. Creators will be able to submit as many Ideas as they want.

โœ๏ธ Submissions will have to look much closer to the final item. We're going to be a lot more careful about what we approve. Your Idea needs to clearly show what the player will actually get. Low quality, half-finished, or vague submissions will be rejected.

๐Ÿšซ We'll be pickier about what we approve. A pattern we want to break: when an idea gets funded, we often see a wave of similar submissions trying to ride that momentum for quick revenue. That, plus ideas that closely resemble existing items or are clearly just jumping on a trend, won't make it through anymore. We want HR Ideas to reward original thinking.

๐Ÿค Creators will have to literally promise their idea isn't AI-generated and isn't copied from someone else's item. Break that promise, get banned from HR Ideas.

๐Ÿ” More flexibility on revision rounds. Once an Idea is approved, our artists will be asked to listen very carefully to the creator's feedback and follow their direction as much as is fairly possible. The goal is to release something that genuinely matches what the creator had in mind.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing will be adjusted. Funding price will be based on item type, not rarity. All Ideas will be Legendary moving forward. Hairstyles will cost a bit more to fund than other types. (They take roughly 8x longer to make! And right now they dominate the queue. We need to encourage more variety in submissions.) Post-funding prices will also come down from where they are today.

๐Ÿ“… Monday store releases. Every Monday, that week's finished Ideas items go on sale in the Highrise store for 7 days. Creators and backers get their copies on launch day. Items aren't tradable during the 7-day sale window. Once it ends, they trade as normal. Creators get a revenue share from the store sales too.

On the trade lock: I know resellers who buy Ideas items to flip them are going to be unhappy about this. I get it. But that behaviour drives down item value and tanks the launch. The creator (and the program) can't be built around it. We're prioritising the creators, and the players who actually want to wear these items.

The first Monday store drop is next Monday. All items finished this week will be in it. Creators will get their share from those sales.

We know not everyone will love every piece of this. Some of you will be genuinely angry. That's fair, and we'll be listening closely once these changes are live. We'll adjust as we go based on what we see.

More details soon! Thanks for sticking around ๐Ÿ™

graceful laurel
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<@&931636948425125938> Rooms are getting upgraded to our new 3D stack

Hey everyone, quick update from engineering.

For the last 6 months we've been letting users opt in to our new 3D room stack to test it. Now we're rolling it out to everyone.
The old system wasn't flexible enough for us to keep building on, so we rebuilt the foundation. This unlocks a lot of features we couldn't ship before, with more coming after.

What you get with the upgrade:

  1. New design mode
  2. Deploy pets in your room
  3. Customizable layouts
  4. Increased build sizes
  5. Customizable spawn points
  6. Lighting changes
  7. Furniture grouping
  8. Many more features and improvements to the room + design mode coming soon

Preview it now

Say !upgrade in your own room to migrate early and try everything out. If you hit any issues with your existing builds, please reach out to support so we can fix them before the wider rollout.

Current status

Migration is paused right now while we work through reported issues (maze room setups, tipjar indicators behind walls, a few others). Once those are cleaned up we'll resume the rollout in stages: 5% first, then ramping to 100% as we confirm things are stable.

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<@&931636948425125938> Miniz are here! The newest release by Doodle Kitchen ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

Miniz are the newest little companions for your avatar. Adorable tiny ones, each in their own cozy animal onesie. These little beasts are here to be loved, dressed up, and taken everywhere ๐Ÿฅน

Eight Miniz to collect. Every one is unique, every one is waiting for a home.

Adopt them through a unique No-Repeats Grab: every pull is a Miniz you don't have yet. No duplicates! Eight pulls = get them all โœจ

And here's the best part: each Miniz comes with a bonus copy of their outfit, so you can put their look on any of your other Miniz. The more you adopt, the more you can mix and match. ๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ’ž

Also, a special fashion Grab just for the Miniz is on the way ๐Ÿ‘€

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<@&931636948425125938> Hey Highrise community,

We want to be upfront about a recent change to how event participation track items recycle, and why we made it.

We discovered a coordinated operation using bots to farm tradable rewards from event participation tracks and funnel them to central accounts, which were then recycled for Threads at scale. In some cases this involved thousands of bots tied to a single user. It was actively distorting the economy for everyone else.

We worked through the fix with a small group of community members, and together we landed on the following: participation track items (free, paid, and crew tiers) now recycle into Bubbles instead of Threads. This applies to the current event and the past few, including items already in your inventory. Leaderboard reward items are unchanged.

We heard from a lot of you that this hits legit free players who relied on recycling as a progression path. That feedback is fair, and we've landed on a follow-up change shipping in an upcoming patch: when you claim a participation track reward, you'll have the option to recycle it for Threads right then. If you take that option, the item is consumed for Threads. If you don't, you keep the item as normal, tradeable and recyclable for Bubbles. The choice happens at claim and is locked in.

This preserves the Thread route for players who want it, while removing the farm-trade-recycle pipeline that made the exploit possible at scale.

Thanks,

  • JJ10
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<@&931636948425125938>

THE PEACH PHONE PACKS ARE BACK! ๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

Your favourite Peach Phone PRO MAX collections have officially returned for a limited time! ๐Ÿ’–

From soft lavender aesthetics to glamorous gilded looks, dreamy pink swirls, and noir-inspired styles, nowโ€™s your chance to grab the phone packs you missed and complete your collection before they disappear again. ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ’ซ

Donโ€™t miss this limited-time comeback event! ๐Ÿ›๏ธhttps://high.rs/shop?type=sale&id=6a105a71422469f6937dd66d

south gulch
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@everyone

โ˜€๏ธย Join the Summer Getaway Game Jam! โ˜€๏ธ

Our Summer Getaway Game Jam starts now. Build your own slice of paradise by June 21st to win unique items and up to 50,000 Gold!

๐Ÿ–๏ธย Theme

Create a world that captures the fun and freedom of summer. A packed beach club, a peaceful poolside lounge, a game-filled picnic at the park โ€” whatever your ideal destination is, bring it to life with Highrise Studio!

Weโ€™ll be evaluating worlds on:

  • Aesthetics: does your world look and feel like a summer getaway?
  • Craft: does your world function and feel well-polished?
  • Creativity: does your world have interesting interactive components?

๐Ÿ†ย Rewards

Weโ€™ll take a look at all of your submissions, and choose a winner and two runner-ups. Hereโ€™s what you can win:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ย Each member of the winning team will receive 50,000 Earned Gold!
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿย The creators of the top three worlds will receive the new Pixel Snoops!
  • ๐Ÿ™๏ธย Everyone who submits a high-quality, high-effort world will receive the new Retrogame Background!

๐Ÿ“…ย Schedule

  • Submit your world by June 21 (23:59 Pacific Time)
  • Results will be announced June 24!

To submit your world, you must complete both steps:

  1. Tag your world with summergetaway
  2. Submit the entry form, including a video recording of your world: https://forms.gle/eNg3PPjmav1CBfcC6

โš–๏ธย Rules

  • Teams of up to 3 are allowed. Each member must make a meaningful contribution.
  • All worlds must use the latest version of Highrise Studio (0.27.7+).
  • You can submit an existing world, but it must contain significant, thematic changes.
  • Using [Rosie](#rosie-launch message), the AI agent for Highrise Studio, is encouraged but not required.
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<@&931636948425125938> Version update!!

Crews v2 and changing "Pets to Pals" (๐Ÿ“ฑUpdate 4.28.0)

Hey y'all we just wanted to announce that "Crews v2" has officially started rolling out! This is a big update to Crew identity, management, discovery, and more. For further details, read here! We know Crews have needed some love for a while, so we're excited this is finally here.

Additionally, we've made the decision to update the term "Pets" to "Pals". Reflecting on the Miniz release, we figured it would be both more appropriate and creatively freeing to use the term "Pals". Thanks Doodle Kitchen for the idea!

I'll post a feedback thread for Crews v2 in #1100144034594435173 to centralize discussion on the new feature here!

livid lodge
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<@&931636948425125938>

THE CASUAL DREAMERS SETS ARE HERE โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ

Step into a world of soft skies, cozy fits, and carefree vibes with the new Casual Dreamers sets! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Whether youโ€™re rocking the sweet and dreamy Cozy Chic look or bringing effortless cool with Street Chill, this collection is all about comfort, confidence, and daydream energy. ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐ŸŽง

Donโ€™t miss your chance to grab these limited-time styles before they drift away! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

https://high.rs/shop?type=sale&id=6a12f3795792aa99c18b1589
https://high.rs/shop?type=sale&id=6a12f3e1e22dde4458c5f35a

ember spruce
green flower
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**๐Ÿ“ฃ Welcome to the Highrise Creature Club server! ๐Ÿ“ฃ **

This is where weโ€™ll be updating you about our upcoming NFT project on Highrise. So what is the Highrise Creature Club?

The Highrise Creature Club (HCC) is our first NFT collection of Highrise avatars in the style of Creatures - think eCreatures, goblins, goth babies, and more! Each creature will come with a set of items that can be worn inside the Highrise world. The avatars are programmatically generated from traits that have been designed by the Highrise team, and curated to look appropriately creature-like. Weโ€™ll release 11,111 Creatures: 10,000 are reserved for public sale, 1,000 are reserved for the existing Highrise community, and 111 will be owned by Highrise for giveaways and other internal purposes.

This first NFT collection will come with several perks:

  • Ability to wear each item in your Creature outfit inside Highrise.
  • Access to an exclusive Creature Club room in Highrise.
  • Access to future item airdrops and early access to future Highrise NFTs.
  • Unlocked Sky Pass if you hold a NFT upon Sky Pass launch.

Weโ€™re also aware that minting directly on Ethereum uses significant energy. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ll be using the Immutable X Layer 2 blockchain for our items, ensuring that minting is cheap and energy efficient. Immutable X just raised $82M while hosting the most oversubscribed ICO in CoinList history, so we are excited to be one of their first partners.

Once you have your NFT, youโ€™ll be able to do whatever you like with it. You can move it to Ethereum directly or trade it on the Immutable marketplace. We believe that Highrise citizens should have complete ownership over their items, and blockchain is the path to do this.

green flower
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@everyone welcome new faces to the Discord! Want to win 0.1 ETH? Enter our invite competition! Instructions can be found in #892202943166697525. Good luck!

Want to learn more about what this server is about? Read the post above and check out #creatureclub-info for more details. hr HRStonks

green flower
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@everyone update on the invite competition!

  • There have been 487 invites in total from 80 people.
  • Each invite is an entry into the raffle to win 0.1 ETH.
  • There will be THREE (3) winners.

So right now, 3 of 80 people will win 0.1 ETH (~$350!).

Invite others to this server to increase your chances at winning 0.1 ETH! Learn more at #892202943166697525. Our goal is to hit 20K before we launch the Creature Club NFTs!

green flower
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@everyone We're starting our whitelist to be first to get Highrise Creatures. Whitelist members will get early access to purchase Highrise Creatures.

siren 25 OG Creature roles up for grabs in our Discord siren

Here's the Tweet: https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1454505881580838925

๐Ÿšจ WHITELIST is opening for the Highrise Creature Club NFT drop ๐Ÿšจ

We're opening 25 OG Creature roles in Discord. Here's how to enter:

  1. Like, retweet, and tag your friends on this tweet

  2. Follow @HighriseApp

  3. Join the Discord: https://t.co/cDeBi0Pmi1

Ends in 72 hours https://t.co/fWIMn73LZy

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green flower
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rainbowjimmydance rainbowjimmydance rainbowjimmydance

Update on timeline: the tentative sale date is set to Nov 22nd.

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green flower
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@everyone We're adding another 25 OG Creature Discord roles and giving away 1 Creature NFT to a lucky winner. To enter, follow the instructions in the Tweet!

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1457027314714304516

๐Ÿšจ To celebrate the launch of @Immutable's IMX token listing, we're giving away 1 IMX Creature NFT and 25 more OG Creature roles ๐Ÿšจ

How to enter:

  1. Like, retweet, & tag your friends on this tweet

  2. Follow @HighriseApp

  3. Join Discord: https://t.co/cDeBi0Pmi1

Ends in 72 hrs

green flower
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@everyone WELCOME all new Creature friends! This is going to be an exciting week!

For new creatures, we're launching 10,000 NFTs in partnership with Immutable X and SuperFarm. Learn more on our Highrise Creature Club site at https://nft.joinhighrise.com.

This is the beginning of a journey to embed crypto and blockchain deeply into Highrise, a mobile metaverse with 1.5M monthly active citizens.

Want to learn more about Highrise or join the app? Go here: https://about.joinhighrise.com/. Download links for iOS and Android can be found there.

Finally, learn more about Pocket Worlds here: https://www.pocketworlds.com.

WE WELCOME ALL CREATURES! ๐ŸŽ‰

green flower
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@everyone FYI EllioTrades misspoke in his video and the AMA will actually be in the Immutable X Discord, which you can find here: https://discord.gg/3XeENmgS

Going live at 9PM EST with EllioTrades from SuperFarm, Robbie Ferguson from Immutable X and yours truly (Anton) from Pocket Worlds! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€

green flower
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@everyone FYI small news break. We don't allow selling of WL spots because of potential to get scammed. So please don't request that we transfer WL roles from myself or mods.

(I allowed it once, when the Discord was smaller, but that was not a financial transaction.)

Stay safe out there. CreatureFam forever! spookyviber

green flower
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@everyone CREATURE EDUCATION POST!

This will be the flow for minting on SuperFarm on Nov 29 (starts at 2:40): https://youtu.be/utz6SVESFVc?t=160. Please watch it so you're prepared!

You'll receive an unrevealed Creature, which will be revealed around Dec 1.

Creatures will be usable in Highrise in early December. You can see a video of how they'll be used on https://nft.joinhighrise.com/.

green flower
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@everyone The Highrise Creature Club collection is NOT LIVE. Nobody has received any tokens, and will not receive any tokens, until Nov 29.

Any tokens you see on any marketplaces are SCAMS. Please do not buy, and report them! Particularly on OpenSea. Thank you Creature fam! halloween

green flower
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@everyone I just want to share why we're keeping our mint price to 0.04 ETH despite huge demand.

We are a very long-term project. Highrise has been around for 5 years, and will continue to be around for the next 100 years.

We have a massive roadmap around land, in-game tokens, partnering with other NFT projects, and imbuing our entire universe with true digital ownership.

We are keeping the price low because (a) we want most value to be shared with the community and (b) we want this first collection to be maximally accessible.

We are building the largest, most inclusive, and most creative metaverse in crypto. LFG!

green flower
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@everyone given the popularity of our drop, there are quite a few scam websites going around for our drop. PLEASE do not make ANY purchases on any websites except SuperFarm.com. It will go live on Nov 29 on the SuperFarm website.

green flower
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@everyone the full whitelist has been posted by SuperFarm.

Please find your address here: https://twitter.com/SuperFarmDAO/status/1462158385323802625

LFG CREATURES!

Whitelisters will be able to mint 2 Creatures per address. There are 6500 whitelisters because of prior data from SuperFarm - we expect many to mint none or only 1 Creature.

๐ŸšจOur Highrise Creature Club whitelists are CLOSED๐Ÿšจ

Congratulations to all who made it๐ŸŽ‰

Check the doc below to see if youโ€™re on the list. This includes both Elliotrades and SuperFarm NFT holders + General WL non-NFT holders. ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://t.co/dAbBp2na3m

green flower
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@everyone

HELLOOO CREATURES! THIS IS A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT.

We have had tremendous demand for the Highrise Creature Club, with over 11,000 people completing actions to join the whitelist and 20,000 people joining our Discord in a matter of days.

Because of this overwhelming demand, we are working closely with Immutable X and SuperFarm to upgrade the SuperFarm launchpad system. Our goal is a smooth & seamless Immutable X launch.

To that end, we are pushing back the mint date to Nov 29, 10AM EST. I know this is not ideal, which is why we will be hosting NFT giveaways every day until the mint date. Stay tuned for those!

green flower
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@everyone GM CREATURES!

This is a reminder that there is NO MINT TODAY.

The mint has been moved to NOVEMBER 29.

Stay safe out there! Winners of the giveaway will be announced in a few hours, and a new giveaway will be posted.

โค๏ธ โค๏ธ โค๏ธ

green flower
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@everyone

CREATURES...

OUR FINAL GIVEAWAY HAS ARRIVED

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1464799216698548229

ALSO: Remember that you can ONLY mint on the SuperFarm.com/drops website. There are NO OTHER minting sites. TRUST NO ONE (except this Discord channel and SuperFarm.com thinking )

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU SOON!

๐Ÿ“ข ATTN CREATURES! ๐Ÿ“ข

๐Ÿช™ We have one more Creature NFT giveaway before the mint ๐Ÿช™

This one's EZ:

  1. Follow @HighriseApp, @antonber, @itspocketworlds
  2. Like, RT, comment

That's it. 1 winner will be picked before the Whitelist mint on Nov 29 10AM EST.

GL!! ๐ŸŽ‰ https://t.co/m3GYTbkbRy

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@everyone

CREATURES...

Whitelist mint begins 10AM EST / 3PM UTC Nov 29 (TOMORROW)

Public mint begins 1PM EST / 6PM UTC Nov 29 (3 HOURS AFTER WL MINT)

You'll be minting on https://www.superfarm.com/drops

Here's a demo of the minting experience: https://youtu.be/3UUhthO8lbg

The anticipation... WISH ME LUCK GETTING TO SLEEP TONIGHT! ๐Ÿ’ค

HighriseCreatureClub GL CREATURES! HighriseCreatureClub

SuperFarm is a cross-chain DeFi protocol that allows users to deploy crypto and NFT farms with no code required.

Minting experience that will be live on SuperFarm.com/drops on Nov 29, 10AM EST.

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@everyone

Creatures, please find some more info regarding the mint tomorrow below!

๐Ÿš€ Highrise Creature Club Drop FAQ ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿšจ Important updates to note: ๐Ÿšจ

  1. Hardware wallets can NOT be used to mint for this HighRise IMX drop!
    All hardware wallets will need to move their ETH and bridge to IMX on a direct MetaMask wallet (meaning not connected to a hardware wallet that you would need to use to sign transaction).
  2. There will be a queue system implemented when minting opens to ensure IMX is not overloaded.

๐Ÿ‘€ Here is a demonstration of the minting experience:
https://youtu.be/3UUhthO8lbg

Please see the FAQ ๐Ÿ‘‡ for any other questions you may have!

Q) When is the whitelist sale?
Whitelist sale starts November 29th, 10:00 EST. You can see what time it is on your time zone here https://everytimezone.com/s/c5ff51e4

Q) How long will I have to mint if I am on the whitelist?
Whitelist minting window will be open for 3 hours, after that whitelist window closes it will become open to the public where anyone is able to mint.

Q) Do I need ETH on IMX (Immutable X) to mint?
Yes, you will need to bridge ETH over to IMX in order to mint!
๐Ÿ‘€ SuperFarm launchpad using Immutable X tutorial video:
https://youtu.be/utz6SVESFVc?t=160
๐Ÿ”— Link to Immutable X Link where you can bridge your ETH as seen above in the above video:
https://market.x.immutable.com/inventory
(Ensure after signing in you are on the "inventory" tab in order to deposite ETH to bridge.)

Q) What is the mint price per a Highrise Creature?
0.04 ETH per a Creature! You will need to have bridged ETH over to IMX for minting, Immutable X is layer 2 and has gas less transactions but the bridging process does require gas, ensure you have enough ETH for this process. (IMX Bridge: https://market.x.immutable.com/inventory)

Q) How many Highrise Creatures can I mint if I am on the whitelist?
Whitelisted addresses are able to mint a maximum of 2 creatures during the whitelist sale period!

Q) Where will the sale be conducted?
The sale will be held on the SuperFarm platform "drops" page: https://superfarm.com/drops, don't worry if you can not see the HighRise drop page currently, it will be visible nearer to the time of drop opening and we will post a direct link closer to the time of sale.

Q) When does the sale open to public?
Public sale will open at 13:00 EST, November 29th, this is 3 hours after the whitelist sale has started.

Q) What is the maximum amount of Highrise Creatures I can mint per a transaction in public sale?
You are able to mint a maximum of 10 creatures per a transaction.

Q) Will public mint price be different from whitelist mint price?
No! Mint price is 0.04ETH, again you would need ETH to be bridged onto IMX for minting.
Recommendations:

  1. MetaMask + Desktop/ laptop are recommended for the smoothest and best user experience.
  2. Ensure to bridge ETH over to IMX https://market.x.immutable.com/inventory in advance, the bridging period can vary between users with some reporting it took up to 20mins before it reflected as bridge successful.
  3. Be on time to the minting event.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Beware of scammers! No one from the team will ever dm you first nor ask for funds, please block and report if you receive one. Follow official links and trusted sources only to avoid falling prey to scams, if unsure of something please ask for information on official chats. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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@everyone

ONE REMINDER FOR TOMORROW

Creatures will not be visible on the OpenSea site, as OpenSea currently does not support Immutable X.

If you see Creatures on OpenSea, they are fake.

Creatures will be visible and tradable on the marketplaces listed in #official-links and we'll have a site where you can connect your Highrise account and see them (will post it when it's live).

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@everyone

GOOOOOD MORNING CREATURES!

IT'S DROP DAY -- ONE HOUR UNTIL DROP!

The drop site is up at SuperFarm.com: https://superfarm.com/drops/fb8bee54-a9fb-4c40-8dcc-aa856ecf3ba3

This is the ONLY site where you can mint.

Whitelist sale will be available for 3 hours.
Addresses can purchase up to 2 Creatures during the Whitelist.

Public sale will begin immediately after.
Addresses can purchase up to 10 Creatures per transaction.

MAY YOU JOIN THE CREATURE CLUB TODAY!

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Buy Highrise Creature Club NFTs from the Highrise Creature Club collection.

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A reminder of short-term timeline after mint:

  1. Creature reveal ~48 hours after mint.
  2. 1-of-1's will be revealed separately and more slowly.
  3. You'll be able to use the Creatures in Highrise in up to 2 weeks.

We will be putting up a website to make it easy to connect your wallet to your Highrise account (or make a new account), and see your items there.

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@everyone

There is an issue with the SuperFarm website. They have disabled purchasing for now as they work on a fix.

If your Eth transaction went through, they will process the transaction.

I'm sorry about this. SuperFarm is working on fixing these issues right now.

I will keep you updated.

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@everyone

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@everyone as SuperFarm works on fixing issues with their launchpad, we are extending the whitelist

Public Mint will start when Whitelist ends, so 1PM EST Nov 30

Please read more here: https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1465373248695291915

CREATURE UPDATE

We are going to extend the whitelist until 1PM EST Nov 30 as @SuperFarmDAO fixes their launchpad to handle the overwhelming traffic

@elliotrades will be going live to discuss soon

STAY TUNED and we're SO SORRY for the inconvenience

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@everyone

Update on what's going on:

  1. SuperFarm is continuing to work with AWS to scale up their site to support opening the WL, which should happen soon.

  2. SuperFarm is removing addresses that made a purchase from the WL so they can't purchase again once WL opens.

  3. Addresses that purchased sCreature but didn't receive them yet will receive their Creatures within 24 hours.

  4. We are working on processing refunds for overdrawn purchases.

Remember that WL minting will remain open until 1PM EST Nov 30.

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@everyone

Refunds for anyone who overpaid or wasn't on WL were sent. Please check your Immutable X wallets. The refunds came from: https://immutascan.io/address/0x2dbebacffb8ea95b3b0befa3eaf1365e0e6bd499

SuperFarm tells us anyone who sent in a payment and still needs to receive their mint will receive it once all Creatures have been minted to prevent bugs.

Update on whitelist minting launch: SuperFarm is continuing to work on a fix. If there's a fix in the next 10-15 minutes, we will go live. If not, we will postpone until tomorrow.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. YOU ARE AWESOME. WE'LL GET THROUGH THIS. Heart

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@everyone

CREATURES!

Thank you for your immense patience today. This has been a wild day.

Today is just the beginning.

We are working hard on our plans around:

  1. Land sale
  2. Token
  3. Integrating other NFT projects into Highrise

Collabs coming soon.

Stay tuned.

LFG CREATURES! ๐Ÿš€

Logistics:

  1. Refunds of people who overpaid went out today.
  2. If you successfully purchased today and did not receive 2 Creatures, you will receive them tomorrow.
  3. If you paid for more than 2 Creatures, you will be refunded.
  4. Public mint goes live tomorrow Nov 30 @ 1PM EST.
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@everyone

CREATURES!

The public sale is launching soon.

We are freeing up 560 from the reserve from failed purchases (because they then minted again).

~820 CREATURES UP FOR GRABS IN PUBLIC MINT!

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@everyone

YOU MAY BE CHARGED AND NOT GET YOUR MINT GIVEN THE DEMAND.

REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU.

GOOD LUCK CREATURES!

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THAT WAS FAST.

YOU CREATURES ARE ANIMALS.

SOLD OUT IN SECONDS.

FAILED PURCHASE REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED SOON.

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@everyone

If you purchased during the whitelist yesterday and your transaction failed, SuperFarm assures us you will receive your mint within the next 2-3 hours.

THANK YOU for your patience!

Reveal coming in the next 48 hours... HighriseCreatureClub

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@everyone

Refunds have been issued from this address: https://immutascan.io/address/0x2dbebacffb8ea95b3b0befa3eaf1365e0e6bd499

If you continue to have refund issues, please open a ticket in #server-supportโ“ and send your wallet address.

SuperFarm is working on a script to issue mints to people who purchased yesterday but didn't receive mints. Here's the list: https://pocketworlds.notion.site/Mints-to-be-received-e2a179656c124292b70b7f298c67f232

THANK YOU CREATURES! ๐Ÿ™

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@everyone

All Creatures that were purchased during WL but not received have now been issued. Please check your inventory on IMX!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your patience!

Creature CultClub FTW CreatureSpin

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Schedule for CREATURE REVEAL:

  • Revealing most Creatures on Thursday
  • Friday revealing 66 special Hologram Creatures
  • Revealing ten 1-of-1s every day starting Saturday
  • Creatures will be usable in Highrise mid-December
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<@&892955840322076693> <@&905144722887180400>

If you own a Creature, we suggest delisting it from any marketplaces pre-reveal!

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<@&892955840322076693> <@&905144722887180400>

Quick update on Holos: we will be pushing back their reveal to tomorrow as they're taking a little longer to hatch.

Technical note: we do require that Immutable X recrawls data once Holos go live and they may not be available, so there is a chance they'll need to be pushed back to Sunday evening. We will keep you posted.

You won't regret it! CreatureSpin

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@everyone

Want to win a Highrise Creature? Check out the most recent post by Highrise EN in the Highrise app and NAME THAT CREATURE!

Download Highrise at https://about.joinhighrise.com/

CreatureSpin

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@everyone

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ‰ CREATURES ARE NOW LIVE IN HIGHRISE! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽ‰

If you haven't connected your Creature to your account yet, you can do so here: https://joinhighrise.com/nft/

Come hang out in the Highrise Creature Club room, accessible to Creatures only NOW in the Highrise app!

Note: you may notice some issues with individual item rarities that we will be working through. Please report any other bugs to #921216408136867870

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@everyone We just did a little holiday Server cleanup. There likely won't be a ton of activity in this server until after the holidays, as most of the team (and you good Creatures, hopefully) will be taking well-deserved time off between Christmas and NYE.

BEFORE WE HEAD OFF, let's share the holidays spirit by giving away TWO CREATURES. Head on over to #890228388378312751 for an easy one!

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Cat_laugh_omega HELLO FRIENDS @everyone !Cat_laugh_omega

It's been a while since our last announcement as we've been hard at work on LAND and TOKEN.

We'll be publishing a Medium series on our expansion into Land and the first Land pre-sale. We'll also share more about the specific LAND mechanics, utility and interactive map.

Ahead of that, I'd like to share some more insight into how the first LAND pre-sale will work:

  • The first pre-sale will be for a continent called CREATURE ISLAND CreatureSpin with ~12,000 parcels of LAND.
  • The Whitelist sale will allow Creature owners to purchase 1 LAND per Creature.
  • Creature holders who are very active in Highrise or hold Legendary/Holo creatures will be able to purchase extra LAND.
  • 24 hours after the WL sale, ALL Creature holders will be able to purchase up to 10 parcels of LAND.
  • CREATURE ISLAND will represent ~7.5% of all LAND.

I wanted to share this news with our Discord community first before publishing more broadly.

**PepeGives In anticipation of the LAND sale, we'll be giving away 1 Creature NFT every week to someone who is VERY ACTIVE in the Discord. PepeGives **

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Hey @everyone !

We'll be hosting a Twitter Spaces AMA on Friday @ 11AM CST to discuss LAND and future crypto plans for Highrise. We'd love for you to join, and submit any questions ahead of time in this thread below!

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1496186602477035524

๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒ

โ€œJoin us for an AMA with @antonber about LAND and Highriseโ€™s future crypto-related plans! https://t.co/ZXc4wcGmnsโ€œ

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Follow up to the announcement above -- we'll be giving away a Creature Club NFT during the AMA. Just follow the instructions below!

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1496192698126155784

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โ€œJoin Highrise co-founder @antonber for an AMA about Highrise LAND and all things Highrise crypto.

WIN a Highrise Creature Club NFT. Just...

  1. RT, Like, Follow.
  2. Attend the AMA on Friday.

The winner will be selected during the AMA!

๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€

https://t.co/ZXc4wcGmnsโ€œ

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Hey @everyone - a few updates for you!

  1. We are launching a new website paired with land sale (and soon to be marketplace). You can visit the new site at https://highrise.game/. We'll be continuing to build our web presence there. LAND is still a work-in-progress on the site.

  2. We are finalizing marketplace designs and will start implementing the marketplace as our next web-site sprint goal. See attached screenshots for some previews!

  3. LAND sale date will be confirmed and announced early next week.

  4. We'll have some news about the TOKEN in the coming weeks.

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@everyone REMINDER to complete this Whitelist form if you want to participate in the first LAND sale. You can ONLY participate if you own a Creature. You can purchase a Creature on the marketplaces listed in #official-links .

https://highriseapp.typeform.com/to/J8fuLXyS?typeform-source=medium.com

The presale will be split into two phases. Phase 1 will begin on April 27 at 9 AM EST and last 24 hours. Whitelist slots during this phase will be distributed as follows:

  • 1 LAND parcel whitelist per Creature.
  • +2 LAND parcel whitelists per Legendary Creature (1-of-1 or Holo).
  • +1 LAND parcel whitelist for the top 100 most engaged HCC holders in the Highrise app over the last month + the month of April.

Phase 2 begins immediately after phase 1 ends, on April 28 at 9 AM EST. In this phase, Creature holders will be able to purchase up to 10 additional parcels until Creature Island is sold out. This phase will last 48 hours.

Read more here: https://medium.com/pocketworlds/announcing-hcc-land-presale-and-new-website-d56579fd0960

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We are excited to announce the launch of our new website https://highrise.game in conjunction with our first LAND presale. Our first LANDโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿšจ GIVEAWAY ALERT๐Ÿšจ @everyone

<@&959550477538844752> Gigi here! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ We're having a terrific Tuesday & want you to too, so we're doing another giveaway!

Our first LAND presale is reserved for Creature holders so enter to win yours today to snag a spot on the WL!

To enter, RT, Follow @HighriseApp & Reply to tell us why you want the Creature

Winner will be DMโ€™d on Twitter in 24 hours.
https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1516504686995640323

We're having a terrific Tues. & want you to too, so we're doing a giveaway!

Our first LAND presale is reserved for Creature holders so enter to win yours today to snag a spot on the WL!

Enter, RT, Follow @HighriseApp & Rply to tell us why you want the Creature

DMโ€™d in 24 hrs.

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@everyone REMINDER to complete this Whitelist form if you want to participate in the first LAND sale. You can ONLY participate if you own a Creature. You can purchase a Creature on the marketplaces listed in #official-links .

https://highriseapp.typeform.com/to/J8fuLXyS?typeform-source=medium.com

The presale will be split into two phases. Phase 1 will begin on April 27 at 9 AM EST and last 24 hours. Whitelist slots during this phase will be distributed as follows:

  • 1 LAND parcel whitelist per Creature.
  • +2 LAND parcel whitelists per Legendary Creature (1-of-1 or Holo).
  • +1 LAND parcel whitelist for the top 100 most engaged HCC holders in the Highrise app over the last month + the month of April.

Phase 2 begins immediately after phase 1 ends, on April 28 at 9 AM EST. In this phase, Creature holders will be able to purchase up to 10 additional parcels until Creature Island is sold out. This phase will last 48 hours.

Read more here: https://medium.com/pocketworlds/announcing-hcc-land-presale-and-new-website-d56579fd0960

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@everyone With less than 48 hours until LAND sale, hereโ€™s another reminder to ensure all Creature holders interested in purchasing LAND, have filled out our Whitelist form: https://highriseapp.typeform.com/to/J8fuLXyS?typeform-source=medium.com

Participants MUST be Creature holders! We will be finalizing the whitelist entries and posting a spreadsheet in the server for you to check to ensure your correct wallet ID is listed.

You can purchase a Creature through a secondary market listed in #official-links. If you need any extra help, feel free to open a ticket through #server-supportโ“ and someone from the team can assist you! โ˜บ๏ธ

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@everyone THE FIRST LAND PRESALE IS ALMOST HERE - CREATURE ISLAND! tada_purple

We have taken a snapshot of who owns Creatures on IMX, combined it with your feedback in the whitelist form, added 1 WL spot for the 100 most active Creatures over the last 2 months, and created a list of wallets with whitelist allocations.

Please review your allocations here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vS5hBIuP-AFCYQS8lznf3frr2GAyJneP8WBByEdz-isxVQeYLSdTtnzaVYjZiOZ62l8-irTdjXyhDaZ/pubhtml?gid=358741143&single=true

You can browse Highrise Land here: https://highrise.game/land

There will be 6,666 total parcels available for this first pre-sale (a thematic adjustment to celebrate our Creatureliness and increase scarcity of Creature Island LAND 5585_devil_parrot_fixed ).

To learn more about how LAND will work in the Highrise World, please read our whitepaper here: https://highrise.game/whitepaper.

Remember that the LAND presale begins at 9AM EST tomorrow, April 27! You will be able to purchase this WL allocation in phase 1 (lasting 24 hours), and then 10 more parcels in phase 2 if there are any available.

If there are any issues, please open a ticket in #server-supportโ“.

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@everyone just FYI on whitelist - we will be re-running the whitelist immediately before mint, so if you are not holding Creatures upon mint you will not have whitelist access!

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@everyone another clarification post for the sale tomorrow. It is on Ethereum mainnet, NOT Immutable X. This means you should not transfer Eth to IMX. See you on the island! ๐Ÿ

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@everyone

FYI the link to Etherscan is wrong in the message that appears when you reserve in the popup. You can remove the "rinkeby" in the subdomain of the URL in order to check the transaction. Sorry about that! We'll be fixing once purchasing dies down.

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@everyone

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT in partnership with AVALANCHE - we'll be launching the Highrise Blockchain as an Avalanche subnet in the coming months. Learn more here!

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1519347360014516224

We're excited to announce our partnership with @avalancheavax as we launch the Highrise Blockchain as an AVAX subnet in the coming months!

โ„๏ธโ„๏ธโ„๏ธ

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@everyone

If you purchased creatures today or you are planning on it (or you're getting even more), you can still get whitelist slots to purchase LAND out of them. We will refresh the whitelist at 5PM CST TODAY. Any new creatures in your wallet before that time grant you whitelist slots!

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@everyone

Hello Creature Club members! We've pulled off a truly smooth and successful launch for the LAND sale! Our teams have worked tirelessly over the last 6 months to make this happen and we couldn't be more excited.

As we revealed previously, The Creature Club Island limited presale will be conducted in multiple phases. Here are the details:

HCC Exclusive Phase 1 (NOW):

  • Exclusive access period for Creature Club Holders.
  • 0.06 ETH for regular and 0.18 ETH for premium LAND (50% discount).
  • Duration 24 hours (4/27 9AM EST - 4/28 9AM EST).
  • Allocations based on creature ownership.

HCC Exclusive Phase 2:

  • Extended exclusive access period for Creature Club Holders.
  • 0.09 ETH for regular and 0.27 ETH for premium LAND (25% discount).
  • Duration 24 hours (4/28 9AM EST - 4/29 9AM EST).
  • 10 allocations per wallet for HCC owners.
  • Allocations from Phase 1 will be cleared to 0.

Highrise User Phase:

  • Access to all registered Highrise users (you can register at any time).
  • 9 Allocations per Highrise user (by wallet).
  • 0.12 ETH for regular and 0.36 ETH for premium LAND.
  • Duration 24 hours (5/3 9AM EST - 5/4 9AM EST).
  • Whitelist limited to registered Highrise users. 9 allocations per wallet.
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@everyone

An image to help clarify the phases above ๐Ÿ™‚

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1519398015756288000

Today is PHASE 1 of the Highrise LAND Presale.

It's the most exclusive phase: 1 whitelist per Highrise Creature and 0.06 ETH per LAND.

Phase 2 begins 9AM EST tomorrow and LAND will cost 0.09 ETH. 10 whitelist per Highrise Creature.

The OPEN sale will be on 05/03 for 0.12 ETH.

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@everyone

WHITELIST HAS BEEN UPDATED!

If you bought Creatures, now's your time to shine!

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@everyone

Only 30 MINUTES left in PHASE 1 of the sale before PHASE 2 begins.

HCC Exclusive Phase 2:

  • Extended exclusive access period for Creature Club Holders.
  • 0.09 ETH for regular and 0.27 ETH for premium LAND (25% discount).
  • Duration 24 hours (4/28 9AM EST - 4/29 9AM EST).
  • 10 allocations per wallet for HCC owners.
  • Allocations from Phase 1 will be cleared to 0.
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@everyone

PHASE 2 BEGINS!

All Creatures now have 10 allocations to purchase LAND.

FIND YOUR FOREVER LAND! ๐ŸŒ 

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@everyone

THANK YOU to all the Creatures who participated in Phases 1 and 2 of the Highrise LAND presale! We have many plans for LAND holders as we continue to build our platform and give landowners the ability to launch their own Highrise towers.

Meanwhile, we are moving Phase 3 (Open Sale to registered Highrise users) to May 12. Stay tuned for more news about this phase and LAND announcements ahead of Phase 3.

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The first-ever metaverse subnet - yeah, that's us. Check it out! ๐Ÿ˜
https://www.metanews.com/pocket-worlds-releases-a-metaverse-ecosystem/

Pocket Worlds is leveraging its eight years of market experience with the first-ever metaverse subnet. The venture announced Highrise World, a community-owned metaverse backed by a subnet. Highrise World will offer users a virtual country with NFT functionality Users will be able to access a virtual country with NFT capabilities, personalized la...

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@everyone
Highrise 4.0 is gonna be ๐Ÿ”ฅ Get ready for a more in-depth look at each new feature & creator tool over the next few weeks!

๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿฌ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

๐Ÿ”ง๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐——: Owning LAND lets you create your own Highrise. What does that mean? Think Roblox or Minecraft, where you can customize experiences on your own server, design your own rules, and create your own items. Speaking of whichโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“๐—œ๐—ง๐—˜๐—  ๐——๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—š๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ: Create and upload your very own clothing and furniture items, and use them to build your rooms and trade or sell to other players in your own Highrise. If you can dream it, you can make it!

๐Ÿช„๐Ÿฏ๐—— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ก๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ: Dreaming big? Weโ€™re expanding to new dimensions over here. Use our Highrise items to deck out your room in 3d space - or craft something totally yours using assets imported through our Item Designer tools.

๐ŸŽฒ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ: Want to provide your community with a unique experience? Develop your own games with an entirely overhauled room designer and the addition of brand new interactive items.

๐Ÿถ ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐—ฆ: Cuddly, fierce, clawed & feathered, pets are coming to Highrise at long last! These lil buddies will be totally unique items with interactive abilities built in. Your first chance to adopt a Highrise pet will be during next weekโ€™s special event!

PS! Donโ€™t forget to stop by the weekly Staff Ask Me Anything session ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ ๐—ฃ๐—ฆ๐—ง to chat with us live!

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@everyone

An update on Phase 3 of the land sale!

  1. We will be selling LAND for Ethereum and a new currency called "Land Deeds".

  2. Regular LAND will cost 3 deeds and Premium LAND will cost 9 deeds.

  3. Each deed will cost $69.99.

  4. CREATURES: We will airdrop 1 deed per regular creature and 3 deeds per Legendary creature to accounts that hold Creatures. Make sure to connect your Immutable account to your Highrise account on https://highrise.game.

  5. LANDHOLDERS: We will airdrop 1 deed per regular Land and 3 deeds per premium Land to accounts that hold Land.

Note: Land deeds will not be tradable.

LAND purchased using Deeds will not be on blockchain to start. In 1-2 weeks, after we review all transactions for any fraud, you'll be able to mint your LAND on Ethereum. This will cost gas.

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@everyone

โ€ผ๏ธ PREVIEW ALERT!! โ€ผ๏ธ Highrise 4.0 Item Designer

Dream it, sketch it, make it. ๐Ÿ“ What are you going to create?

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โ€ผ๏ธ PREVIEW ALERT!! โ€ผ๏ธ Highrise 4.0 3D Environments

https://twitter.com/HighriseApp/status/1523039570283364352?s=20&t=jD7lEXFOAW3H_yhpRRx46Q

๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ก๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ช: 3๐˜ฟ ๐™€๐™ฃ๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ
There are 3 things we love about our new engine, and dimensions are all of them. Bring your 2D avatars into 3D spaces that you design & build ๐Ÿ”ง
๐˜๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ 4.0 ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ

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๐Ÿฏ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ฆ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—ง๐—œ๐—Ÿ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐Ÿšข
๐˜ผ๐™ก๐™ก ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™–๐™ง๐™™! This Thursday, weโ€™re hosting a unique event in anticipation of our upcoming Highrise 4.0 Engine launch. Adventurers, builders, creators: letโ€™s explore together ๐Ÿ”ญ

nova girder
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@everyone
Land Deeds sale is live via the Highrise app!

Lands Deeds are used to buy LAND during phase #3.
Regular LAND will cost 3 deeds and Premium LAND will cost 9 deeds.

๐Ÿ๏ธ If you own regular LAND purchased during the first phases, you get 1 free Land Deed for each parcel of regular land you own. 3 free Land Deeds for each parcel of premium land you own.

HCC If you own a creature, you get 1 Land Deed for each, 3 Land Deeds if the creatures are legendary.

These free Land Deeds will be airdropped to Highrise accounts that are linked to their wallets on the 12th, 30 minutes before the phase #3 sale begins.

The phase #3 sale to spend your Land Deeds and purchase LAND starts on the 12th.

โš ๏ธ If your Highrise account **is not **linked to your wallet before the phase #3 land sale begins you will not receive your free deeds. To know how to link your account, check:

https://highrise.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-highrise---your-avatar-community/faq/148-how-do-i-create-and-link-a-wallet-to-my-highrise-account/

green flower
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@everyone

About 5,000 of the 10,000 Creatures have been connected to Highrise accounts.

If you know someone who has a Creature, tell them to connect it to their Highrise account to receive their FREE land deeds!

Send them this link to show them how: https://highrise.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-highrise---your-avatar-community/faq/148-how-do-i-create-and-link-a-wallet-to-my-highrise-account/

mighty obsidian
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@everyone

๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ก๐—˜๐—”๐—ž ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ช: ๐™‹๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ

INTRODUCING PETS! We are ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต these slimey bois ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฑ From here on out, Pets will take up permanent residence in Highrise World - and there are endless species to discover as we keep exploring Creature Island and the lands beyond.

Pets are unique in appearance, have their own personalities, and will roam the Highrise World as your personal companion. We will keep adding interactive abilities and behaviors to pets as this feature develops. Wanna know how to adopt a Pet?

  1. All LAND plots come with a ๐™‹๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™€๐™œ๐™œ that will soon hatch into a unique member of the Highrise Worldโ€™s local fauna! The type of Egg you receive depends on whether you own a Standard or Premium plot of LAND.
  2. Weโ€™re also giving another type of Pet Egg to players who rank in the ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ in Thursdayโ€™s LAND HO! Event ๐Ÿพ

๐™๐™”๐™„!

Pets that come with your LAND are tied to that plot: so if you sell your LAND, your Pet will stay attached to that LAND. That means if you buy LAND from someone else, youโ€™ll also receive that LANDโ€™s pet.

However, Pets earned as top rewards in the LAND HO! Event are not tied to any LAND. These Pets will be freely tradable in Highrise. Theyโ€™ll stay by your side regardless of whether or not you sell your LAND plot.

Stay tuned for the estimated Hatch Day!

๐˜๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ 4.0 ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ

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@everyone

GoldenFlag **The Phase #3 of the Land Sale starts tomorrow (May 12th) at 2PM UTC! **GoldenFlag

During this phase LAND is purchased using Land Deeds. All Creature owners and LAND owners from the previous phases will be receiving FREE Land Deeds a few minutes before the sale starts. To get these Land Deeds you need to have your wallet connected to your Highrise account.

If you know someone who has a Creature, tell them to connect it to their Highrise account to receive their FREE Land Deeds!

Send them this link to show them how: https://highrise.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-highrise---your-avatar-community/faq/148-how-do-i-create-and-link-a-wallet-to-my-highrise-account/

To know what time 2PM UTC is where you are, check: https://www.google.com/search?q=2PM+UTC

To follow the event and get notified when it starts: https://discord.com/events/890228388311228456/973984528496463872

green flower
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@everyone

WE ARE SENDING OUT LAND DEEDS.

The issuance will take up to 30 minutes for everyone to receive the deeds.

As a result, we are pushing the sale back by 30 MINUTES.

Thanks for your patience!

green flower
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@everyone

EVERYBODY SHOULD NOW HAVE THEIR LAND DEEDS.

If you do not, please open a ticket in #server-supportโ“ with your username, associated wallet address, and the discrepancy in deeds you received vs. how many you should have received.

Thanks! Good luck today!

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IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED YOUR DEEDS --

They are in the Gifts section of the Inbox in the mobile app. You must claim your deeds there.

@everyone

green flower
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LAND Sale Phase 3 is over! Congrats on obtaining your LAND! Here's what's going to happen now:

  • You will be able to mint your LAND as NFTs latest by next week, but possibly earlier.
  • This concludes the Creature Island sale. We will not be holding any future public sales on this land and all remaining parcels will be reserved for strategic partnership with external communities and brands to build their own Highrises. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements soon.
  • We will be sharing more updates on how to build on LAND in the coming days, weeks and months.
  • Your Pets will hatch around mid-June.
  • We'll be working to continue to add value to Creatures and LAND in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

๐Ÿš€ HighriseCreatureClub ๐Ÿš€

@everyone

mighty obsidian
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@everyone

Looking for a comprehensive look at where Highrise started and where weโ€™re going? This is the article for you ๐Ÿ’ช

https://twitter.com/highriseapp/status/1526661474973794306?s=21&t=hNudsJ5hHa4_r8m9AxSoBw

Ever met someone who seems to know you better than you know yourself? Thatโ€™s how we felt when reading this awesome piece on HRโ€™s past, present, and future by @CyberScrilla ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Cheers!

https://t.co/lTkX0TR5Z1

mighty obsidian
mighty obsidian
austere umbra
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GoldenFlag Greetings to all LAND owners! SilverFlag

You are now able to withdraw your LAND and mint it into a NFT on L1 which can be easily traded, sold and transferred on OpenSea or moved elsewhere!

โ“ Do I have to withdraw my LAND to use it?
You don't have to withdraw your LAND in order to use it! You'll have access to the features that will come with your LAND regardless! Withdrawing and minting your LAND onto L1 is only required if you'd wish to trade, sell or transfer it!

โ“ Does this cost money?
Withdrawing a parcel of land does come with a gas fee which requires a small amount of Ethereum in order to complete the process.

โ“ Is there a time limit?
There is no time limit! You can go through this process whenever you'd like!
This gives you the opportunity to wait for the perfect time with the lowest gas fees!

โ“ How do I get Ethereum?
You can find out how to purchase Ethereum in #929131387070586941 , keep in mind that you will need your Ethereum inside your MetaMask wallet in order to be able to withdraw your LAND!

โ“ Where do I find the withdraw option?
Head to https://highrise.game/land and make sure you're logged into the Highrise account that owns your LAND. Click on your parcel, click on the โ€ขโ€ขโ€ข button and click on Withdraw LAND.
If you're unable to locate your LAND you can press the arrow in the top left to open up the Filters menu, select "Owned By Me" and it'll highlight your LAND!

@everyone

mighty obsidian
green flower
nova girder
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Owning a Highrise ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ has a couple perks - looking Creaturely among them. ๐Ÿ‘พ We just launched another ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ก๐™™๐™š๐™ง ๐™š๐™ญ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š ๐™œ๐™ง๐™–๐™—!
Say hello to ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ. Because no one else can define you ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’š

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@everyone some news about Land, pets, Creature Club and what we're currently working on!

**GoldenFlag Land **
โฆ The ability to create **ESTATES **and upload thumbnail images is now live!
For instructions check out: https://highrise.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-highrise---your-avatar-community/faq/151-how-to-create-estates/
โฆ We've added a new Discord channel to track down #slime-pet-sales
โฆ We have new Discord roles for Land Owners. To verify the ownership of land check out: #land-verification (your land needs to be minted!)
โฆ We're working on benefits for holding Land! More info about this soon.
โฆ We've started working on the development of the first Land features. We'll share more details about this as we progress.

event_egg Pets **
โฆ Pets remain under development and are currently being tested. We're almost there! We're hoping to announce an
official hatching date this week**. Thanks to everyone for all the patience and support while we're work on this ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

HCC Creature Club
โฆ Holding creatures of Legendary rarity (holographic creatures and one of ones) now provides **75 creature coins **a day instead of 25.
โฆ We're working on a new and big Creature Club exclusive grab. It's a fun one!
โฆ We're working on some more benefits for being part of the Creature Club.
โฆ We're doing some changes to the Creature Club room in-app.

We'll share more info about these features as we develop further! Stay tuned!

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@everyone

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@everyone
Pets hatched in Highrise today event_egg
If you own land check out the pet tab in your Highrise closet to find your pet!

Want to know what pet each parcel of LAND has? You now can see what items are attached to each in: https://highrise.game/land