0.8.1
2023-09-28
Augmentation Screen Redesign
Experience a fresh look at our augmentation screen, showcasing clearer set bonuses, active augments, and which augments affect which stats.
Updated Pet Details Screen
Dive deeper into your Genopet’s capabilities. Now, see accurate stats, including set bonuses and HP, at a glance.
Social Features Intro
New social features! Begin by adding friends from contacts, setting a unique username, and personalizing with a profile photo. These are just the building blocks. More interactive features are on the horizon!
Note: all usernames were reset to random names in v0.8.1—even if you had set your username yourself before. Please make sure to update your username.
Account Page Overhaul
Navigate an improved account page, from viewing your badges and Genopets to adjusting account details like username & user profile image with ease.
Step Battles Enhancement
Gain clarity in step battles by viewing the average steps of all players in the battle before joining.
Additional Updates
We’ve ironed out some general bug fixes for smoother gameplay.
Explore these features and more in the Genoverse with v0.8.1!
0.8.0
2023-09-01
GENOPETS GOES MULTIPLAYER!
Step Battles have arrived! Challenge friends to see who walks the most. Augments impact scores. Engage for fun or wager Energy. Invite and compete! Join public battles without energy requirements. Whether it’s your best friend or mom, it’s time to find out who truly rules the walking world.
PET EXPRESSIONS HAVE LANDED!
Experience your Genopet’s emotions! They react to actions: spinning might make them dizzy, and treats will surely make them smile. Beware of hangry moods!
Dive in and explore these new additions with your Genopet!
STYLE SETS TAKE EFFECT!
Equip specific augment sets for unique effects:
• 4 Jurassic Augments = 15% speed boost.
• 3 Cetacea Augments = +4 to all stats.
• 3 Aviana Augments = +10% HP boost.
• 3 Mysterious Cetacea = still mysterious (more soon)
Note: Set Bonus effects are visible during augment selection. Updates to Pet Details and Augmentation overview screen are coming in the next build!
Plus bug fixes!
0.7.2
2023-08-07
1. Customization at your Fingertips:
Remove Unwanted Augments:
Perfecting your Genopet’s look just got easier. You can now remove any unwanted Augment, ensuring your Genopet always looks their best.
True Colors:
Nostalgic for your Genopet’s original colors? With the latest update, you can always revert to your Genopet’s summoning colors, even after using a Chroma Crystal.
Recycle Augments:
Get rid of clutter and gain back energy by recycling your extra Augments.
Upgrade Augments:
Enhance your gaming experience by combining multiple of the same Augment to upgrade them to the next variant or class.
2. Other Improvements:
Summoning Scene UI Update:
We’ve revamped the summoning scene for a more immersive and visually pleasing experience.
Level Based Graphics:
Enjoy our new graphics which now change based on your Genopet’s level.
Change Colors on the Augmentation Screen:
Trying out different looks is now as easy as a click with the ability to change colors directly on the augmentation screen.
Remember to update your app to enjoy these latest features and improvements. Here’s to endless possibilities and the perfect Genopet look!
& Bug Fixes!
0.7.1
2023-07-09
Accomplish Goals. Get Achievements.
Achievements are here. Milestones and Streak Badges to commemorate your hard work.
Food & Toys Sorting Improved
Now you can swipe left to reach lower quantity rare items and re-usable ones too like the Genesis Duck and Carrot.
Redesigned Account Page Makes it Easier to Swap Pets
Plus, add a profile picture for upcoming social features.
Hide your Habitat
Some players have requested the ability to toggle their habitat on and off. Now you can do so in settings.
Improved Augment Stat Layout when Swapping Augments
Many Bug Fixes and Improvements
0.7.0
2023-06-09
New Home Screen Navigation
Your Genopet's home screen got a major makeover. Say goodbye to the traditional icon layout and explore the new hexagon layout, each holding a cluster of features.
Genopet Augment Stats
Enhance your Genopet in style and prepare them for battle. See new details of the Attack, Defense, and Speed boosts your Genopets' Augments provide.
New Mood Indicator
See exactly how your Genopet is feeling at any given time. Play, Feed, or Pet, your Genopet, to boost its mood.
Added Search in Genodex
Looking for a friend? Wanna check out that pet on the leaderboard? You can now search in the Genodex for friends or challengers you'll take into Step Battles.
Capture and Share Your Genopets' Best Moments
The brand-new camera share feature lets you take in-app selfies of your Genopet and share them with your friends, family, and fellow Genovians.
And More:
• Dynamic deferred links for Genodex
• Updated Genopet details page
• Improved Stability & Bug Fixes
0.6.3
2023-05-24
Resolves minor layout issue with help tips affecting only smaller screen devices
0.6.2
2023-05-19
Share Your Banks!
Showcase the steps you've taken with adorable animations. Perfect for sharing on Instagram or anywhere else you want to show your healthy habits!
Energy Conversion Breakdown
Gain a better understanding of how your steps convert into Energy for your Genopet with our new detailed breakdown.
Note: Mood will soon affect how much Energy you get when you Bank. Make sure to pet, feed, and play with your Genopet before you bank your steps.
Tooltips from Whittakr
Navigate the Genoverse like a pro! Your AI companion, Whittakr, is now here with handy Tooltips to guide you every step of the way.
And More:
• Use Alkali Energy Boosts
• New Bank Button
• Improved Stability & Bug Fixes
0.6.1
2023-05-02
Fixed certain WiFi / Mobile Networks stuck on "No network connection"
0.6.0
2023-04-26
AUGMENTATION IS HERE!
Unleash your creativity and change your pet's appearance like never before!
Explore the World of Genopets with the Genodex!
Discover and search for other fascinating Genopets. Get inspired before you dive into Augmentation!
Unleash Your True Colors with Cosmetic Crystals!
Personalize your appearance with vibrant Cosmetic Crystals and stand out from the crowd!
Quick and Easy Item Actions!
Activate items directly from your inventory, making your in-app experience smoother than ever!
A Fresh New Hatching Scene in the Genoverse!
Witness the beauty of nature with a more natural-looking hatching scene!
Magic Links: Sign in Faster and Safer!
Say goodbye to passwords! Experience seamless and secure logins with our new Magic Links feature.
Unlock the Power of Event Items!
The support for Alkali Chroma Crystals, Genesis Duckies, and Genesis Carrots has finally arrived! Get ready to use your special event items to the fullest!
New Way to Track Your Steps!
See how many steps you walked and how many you banked on the Steps History page.
0.5.1
2023-03-07
1) Master Feed & Fetch with New Practice Food & Toys
• Two new items, a Juggling Ball & a Sampuru Rice Ball, have been added
• Throw them as much as you want with unlimited practice
• These practice items do not affect your Joy or Nutrition meters, but they will make you more confident in your throws
2) Feed & Fetch Games have Improved with your Feedback
• Know when & how to throw with an improved UI
• Throw again with the same item
• A slower paced Fetch game gives you more time to release your throw
• Larger hit boxes & an extended green zone give you a better chance to Feed your Genopet
• Feed game ring colors have become more distinct to make it more apparent when to throw
• Toys and Food sorted by quantity
3) Celebrate Hitting Your Step Goal
• New congrats screen when you hit your step goal
4) Habitats have an Updated Look
• Zoom out to see the new floating island design
5) Multiple Language Support Added in Settings
• The app now supports 7 languages
• Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, & English
0.5.0
2023-02-13
Feed and Fetch are live! It’s time to start putting those banking rewards to use and start feeding and playing with your Genopet.
Food and Toys have different values like Snacks vs Hearty Snacks and Desserts or Basic and Advanced Toys which will increase your Nutrition and Joy in varying amounts.
Now in addition to Petting your Genopet, you can Feed and Play with them too!
0.4.4
2023-01-19
This update contains a single patch fix for a timezone-related issue. The issue affected a subset of users located in timezones that the previous timezone library no longer supported. If you had issues recording steps based on timezone, this should help.
0.4.3
2023-01-04
Staying fit is more fun with friends! Referral invite codes are here! Bring someone new with you to play Genopets in 2023. Look for the new referral feature in the settings screen. You only get 1 invite to start so choose wisely.
If you thought Banking your steps each day and seeing your Genopet evolve was already fun, you’re going to LOVE Banking Rewards. Every day when you bank your steps, your Genopet will find Food and Toy items to feed and play with.
Food and Toys can’t be used in the game yet, but you’ll want to stock up on them in your inventory for hen the Fetch and Feeding mini games go live in the next release.
- Banking Rewards - Earn Food and Toys when Banking Daily
- Inventory Screen is back! (Food and Toys only for now)
- Invite a Friend via the Referral Tab in Settings
- New Adaptive Camera Angles for all Genopets
- Adjust Graphics Quality in Settings for Performance
- Upgraded Bank Button w/ Step Efficiency Rating
- New Help Tips and Explainer Screens
- Patched Security Vulnerabilities (Update Required)
- Various Bug Fixes and UI Improvements
0.4.2
2022-11-29
Patch fix for onboarding issue blocking some new users signing up
0.4.1
2022-11-21
• Updated Educational Tooltips for Petting
• Fixed bug where some users would be consistently logged out
• Updates to Step Tracking Tab in Settings
• Reconnected Audio Controls in App Settings
• Various Bug Fixes & UI improvements
0.4.0
2022-11-03
• iOS 16 Health Sync Updates - check settings in the Genopets App to confirm health permissions are active after upgrading to iOS 16.
• Petting your Genopet as often as you'd like! There's no limit to petting, but remember to pet often to keep its heart full!
• Fixed Issue where the App would freeze occasionally when summoning a Baby Genopet
• Performance Enhancements
• UI & Typography Improvements
• Other Bug Fixes
0.3.4
2022-10-18
Patch Release: Fixed Stuck Genopet Summoning Scene that prevented some players from summoning their Genopet
0.3.3
2022-10-14
Hello Genovians!
Introducing a New Nurture Feature, an Updated Leaderboard, and Some Useful Bug Fixes. Let's Get Into It!
• Pet your Genopet! Use Two Fingers to Swipe and Watch your Genopets Eyes Light Up!
• Get Competitive—New Energy based Leaderboard
• Added Ability to Reconnect Apple Health in Settings
• Fixed Issue with Energy Tutorial appearing Multiple Times
• Fixed Issue where the App would Freeze after Summoning a Baby Genopet
• Resolved Various Crashes
• Other Bug Fixes
0.3.2
2022-09-23
• Stage 5 non-genesis pets are now available in-app
• Remove Hatching scene flash at launch
• Fixed certain cases causing the Pet not to show
• Removed countdown timer between device changes—no more waiting till midnight
• Improved Level up/Evolution Scenes—attempts multiple times if poor network connection with new loading bar to indicate progress