Old Friends Dog Gamev1.29.12 / 1.29.14
Released July 22, 2026Major
The latest major update introduced new event content and cosmetics, but triggered a 0.37 star decline in average rating on Android. While the content additions were well-received, technical instability causing save data loss creates a critical friction point. The overall impact is negative due to the severity of the reported data persistence issues.
What changed
- ContentNew 'Dungeons & Doggos' event featuring Knight Leo and Dragon Sharkey outfits
- ContentNew story content featuring character mischief
- ContentNew furniture and costume cosmetics added to the collection
Reception
Content
Players expressed positive reception toward the new event content and character outfits.
Content
backfiredThe update introduced technical instability, with users reporting total loss of save data and progress.
How it played out
The average rating declined by 0.37 stars following the update, driven primarily by reports of data loss. While users continue to praise the game for its relaxing atmosphere and lack of aggressive monetization, the technical instability regarding save files creates a negative friction point. Momentum appears to be stabilizing as the majority of users remain satisfied with the core experience.
Marlvel takeaways
- Prioritize a hotfix to address the save data loss reports surfacing on Android.
- Investigate the correlation between the new event assets and the reported technical instability to prevent further progress resets.
- Monitor the rating delta to determine if the 0.37 star decline stabilizes as the technical issues are addressed.
Original release notes
NEW EVENT: Earn new Knight Leo and Dragon Sharkey outfits in "Dungeons & Doggos"! NEW STORIES: Discover what mischief these rascals get into! NEW COSMETICS: The dogs bring with them a whole host of new furniture and costumes to collect!