On the 15th, Nexture rolled out a fresh batch of January themes and menus for its cafe management sim, 'Maru is a Puppy: I Became a Cafe Owner? Awesome!' (hereinafter Maru is a Puppy Cafe Game), while also kicking off celebrations for its half-year milestone.

The star of this January update is the new interior theme, 'Very Very Maru'. It is essentially a strawberry-themed aesthetic designed to bring a touch of winter charm to your cafe, perfect for those who want to dial up the 'cute' factor in their virtual shop.

To match the theme, they have added new menu items like the 'Splash Strawberry Condensed Milk Latte' and the 'Strawberry-topped Omelet'. These additions aren't just for show; they are meant to deepen the collection and crafting mechanics, ensuring you're fully immersed in the strawberry-themed madness.

Nexture is also marking the game's 0.5-anniversary with a series of events. Expect tiered rewards for daily attendance, plus a special login bonus on January 26th, the actual anniversary date. If you're into collecting, completing the 0.5-anniversary season quests will net you the 'Gift Box Maru' special reward.

A spokesperson from Nexture noted, "We wanted to capture the essence of the strawberry season with the 'Very Very Maru' theme and new menu items to boost the joy of cafe decorating. With our attendance bonuses and season quests, we hope players enjoy this sweet milestone alongside our adorable Maru."

Nexture plans to keep players in the loop regarding further updates and anniversary festivities via their official community channels and social media.