Pavilion:Update History

The history of Kemono Friends Pavilion, both in terms of pre-release promotional history and post-release update history.

Version 1.16.1
Version 1.16.1 was released on 1/26/21. It contained minor bug fixes, and changed the app icon to reflect the upcoming 3rd anniversary. 50 PP was given to all players as an apology for the mandatory update.

A content update was released on 1/27. It featured the Generation 2 versions of Suri Alpaca, Brown Bear and Moose. 3 new playthings were added: the Cool Hair Salon Set, the Batting Set and the Warm Wood Stove. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2363 to 2380, including 17 additional talks. Additionally, the Boar Zodiac Ornament was made craftable. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for the 3 new Friends, along with the Generation 2 versions of Northern White-Faced Owl and Eurasian Eagle-Owl.

A single KemoTalk was added to the game on 1/28, bringing the total from 2380 to 2381.

A Suzaku printer was active from 1/29 to 2/3 to celebrate Setsubun. It contained a new item, the Oni Onigiri, as well as a rerun of the Demonic Bean Scattering Set. For the same period, an event challenge was active that awarded up to 3 of a second new plaything (the Setsubun Den Den Daiko) for encountering any 50/150/300 Friends. Additionally, the Fukumasu, Red Oni Plush and Blue Oni Plush were all made craftable, and were changed to attract new Friends: Black-Headed Ibis for the Plushes, and Common Degu for the Fukumasu.

On 1/21, an event challenge was active for the day surrounding Long-Tailed Chinchilla. Players had to encounter her 1/2/3/4/5 times, use her in the Attraction mini-game, get A/B-ranks, and use the share function with her at least once. Players also had to encounter her alongside the following Friends: Common Degu, Capybara, Crested Porcupine, North American Beaver, Black-Tailed Prairie Dog.

A content update was released on 2/3. It featured Kamaitachi (Chi), and featured a new item (the Apothecary's Workbench). The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2381 to 2389, including 8 additional talks. The Serval Snow Sculpture was also made craftable, and now attracts White Reindeer. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Kamaitachi (Chi), Domestic Pig and Panther Chameleon. Additionally, a Byakko printer was active until 2/10 that contained rerun rateups for the Simple Trolley Bag, Bread Truck, Starry Fountain, UFO Toy, Ballerina Music Box, Shiba Inu Hug Pillow, Bubble Dome and Running Shoe, all of which were changed to attract additional Friends and were added to the gacha pool.

A Genbu printer was active from 2/5 to 2/10. It contained rerun rateups of the Aquatic Battle Bridge, Big Leaf Tent, Hair Salon Set, Striped Walnut Hoard and Peachy Maid Café. The Bee-Print Sandbag and Juicer Set were also made craftable with Attraction Coins. For the same period, event challenges were active centered around both generations of Giant Panda. Players had to encounter each of them 1/2/3/4/5/10 times, use each of them in the Attraction mini-game up to 5 times, get A/B-ranks with them, and encounter them alongside the following Friends: Red Panda EX, Sheep, Suri Alpaca, Aardwolf (Gen 2), Raccoon/Fennec Fox (Gen 2).

A content update was released on 2/10. It featured Greater Bird-Of-Paradise, and featured two new items; the Southern-Style Canopy Swing and the Tropical Drinks Wagon, the Wagon being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2389 to 2397, including 8 additional talks. The Kotatsu was also made craftable, and now attracts Pallas's Cat. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Greater Bird-Of-Paradise, Western Parotia and Greater Lophorina.

A Seiryu printer was active from 2/12 to 2/17, containing a rerun of the Ominous Black Door. Additionally, several features were active to celebrate Valentine's Day: - A Suzaku printer was active for the same period, containing a new item (the Valentine Car) and a rerun of the Chocolate Fountain. - An event challenge was active for the same period, awarding up to 3 copies of a second new item (the Valentine Hat) for encountering any 50, 150 and 300 Friends. - The Valentine Lucky Beast had an enhanced effect until 3/14. - The Heart Flower Arch, Heart Chocolate Cake and Animal Cake Pop were made craftable.

A content update was released on 2/17. It featured Geoffroy's Cat, and featured two new items; the Big Fluffy Sock and the Fish Tunnel, the Tunnel being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2397 to 2405, including 8 additional talks. The Honey Pot was also made craftable. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Geoffroy's Cat, Ocelot and Margay.

List of Playthings added in Version 1.16.1

 * Apothecary's Workbench ★★★★★
 * Cool Hair Salon Set ★★★★
 * Batting Set ★★★★
 * Southern-Style Canopy Swing ★★★★
 * Big Fluffy Sock ★★★★
 * Warm Wood Stove ★★★
 * Oni Onigiri ★★★
 * Setsubun Den Den Daiko ★★★
 * Tropical Drinks Wagon ★★★
 * Valentine Car ★★★
 * Valentine Hat ★★★
 * Fish Tunnel ★★★

Version 1.16.2
Version 1.16.2 was released on 2/18, fixing a bug where the OP movie could not be played on Android 10 devices. 50 PP was awarded to all players as an apology for the mandatory update.

A Seiryu printer was active from 2/19 to 2/24, with a rerun of the Forested Gourd Fishpond. Additionally, a Suzaku printer was active for the same period to celebrate the Japanese National Cat Day, containing a new item (the Nekochigura Tower) and a rerun of the Swaying Kitten Set. Additionally, several playthings were made craftable and gained new rateups: the Tuna Can, Cat Face Cutout, Big Bell, Cat Mug and Dorayaki House now attracted Leopard EX, Cougar, Bengal Tiger, Siberian Tiger and White Tiger respectively. Finally, a set of event challenges centered around the Plains area were active for the same period. Players had to accomplish the following: - Encounter any 1/2/3/4/5/.../20 Friends in the Plains Area. - Encounter the following Friends once: African Wild Dog, Donkey, Axis Deer, Bald Eagle, Tibetan Sand Fox, Crested Porcupine, Panther Chameleon, Common Ostrich. - Encounter the following Friends together: Lion/Moose, Arabian Oryx/Thomson's Gazelle, Cheetah/Pronghorn, Desert Warthog/Giant Forest Hog, Okapi/Reticulated Giraffe/Pronghorn.

An event challenge was active on 2/22 to celebrate Cat Day proper. Players had to encounter any feline Friends 1/2/3/4/.../15 times.

A content update was released on 2/24. It featured Rock Ptarmigan, and featured two new items; the Roly-Poly Bird and the Mini Pine Bonsai, the Bonsai being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2405 to 2413, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Rock Ptarmigan, Domestic Dog (Mixed-Breed) and Stoat.

List of Playthings added in Version 1.16.2

 * Roly-Poly Bird ★★★★
 * Nekochigura Tower ★★★
 * Mini Pine Bonsai ★★★

Version 1.16.3
Version 1.16.3 was released on 2/25, fixing a bug where encountering Friends or completing challenges would cause the screen to turn white until the game was restarted. 50 PP was given to players as an apology for the mandatory update.

On 2/26, a Suzaku printer was active to celebrate the leadup to Hinamatsuri. It contained a new item (the Hinamatsuri Mobile) and a rerun of the Peach Blossom Ox Cart. An event challenge was active for the same duration, awarding up to 3 copies of a second new item (the Peach Blossom Fan) for encountering any 50/150/300 Friends. Finally, some previous Hinamatsuri playthings were made craftable and gained new rateups: the Hinadan, Hishi Mochi Cake and Peach Blossom now attracted Eastern Spot-Billed Duck/Passenger Pigeon, Collared Peccary and Domestic Pig respectively.

On 2/27, event challenges were active to celebrate International Polar Bear Day. Players had to encounter her 1/2/3/4/5 times, use the share function with her once, use her in the Attraction game 1/2/3/4/5 times, and get A/B-ranks.

On 2/28, a Seiryu printer was active until 3/3 that contained a rerun of the Secret Training Area.

On 3/1, two separate sets of event challenges were active for the day centered around Northern Goshawk and Domestic Pig. Players had to encounter each of them 5 times, and also had to use Goshawk 5 times in the Attraction mini-game, get A/B-ranks, and use the share function with her once. Finally, Goshawk had to be encountered alongside the following: Bald Eagle, Shoebill, Nothern White-Faced Owl/Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Long-Tailed Chinchilla, Common Degu.

A content update was released on 3/3. It featured Ring-Tailed Lemur, and featured two new items; the Striped Daybed and the Traveller's Tree, the Tree being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2413 to 2421, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Ring-Tailed Lemur, Fossa and Panther Chameleon.

From 3/5 to 3/10, a Seiryu printer was active containing a rerun of the Karakuri Ninja House. A Genbu printer was active for the same duration, containing reruns of the Koala Block Tower, Southern-Style Loft Bed and DIY Set. Also for that period, event challenges centered around the Savanna area were active. Players had to accomplish the following: - Encounter any 1/2/3/4/.../20 Friends in Savanna. - Encounter the following Friends: Hippopotamus, Lion, Thomson's Gazelle, African Wild Dog, Meerkat, Bat-Eared Fox, Bengal Tiger, Red Kangaroo, Spotted Hyena, Aurochs. - Encounter the following Friends at the same time: Aardwolf/Plains Zebra, Giant Pangolin/Giant Armadillo, Leopard EX/Black Leopard, Cheetah/Pronghorn/Greater Roadrunner, Serval/Caracal/Domestic Dog (Mixed-Breed). Finally, the River Fishing Hut and Peeking Squirrel House were made craftable with Attraction Coins.

A content update was released on 3/10. It featured Japanese Macaque, and featured two new items; the Hot Stone Bath and the Onsen Drink Set, the Drink Set being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2421 to 2429, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Japanese Macaque, Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey and Capybara.

From 3/12 to 3/17, a Seiryu printer was active containing a rerun of the Red Shisa Stage of Everlasting Summer. Additionally, a number of features were active in celebration of White Day: - Until 3/17, a Suzaku printer was active containing a new item (the Candy Machine) and a rerun of the Heart Macaron Tower. - For the same period, players could win up to 3 copies of a second new item (the White Day Hat) by encountering any 50, 150 and 300 Friends. - The Blue Heart Floatie, Blue Heart Table, Blue Heart Teddy Bear, Candy Wagon, Candy House and Blue Heart Flower Arch were made craftable, and gained the following respective rateups: Saltwater Crocodile, Giant Armadillo, Giant Panda, Steller Sea Lion, Chinstrap Penguin, Himalayan Tahr. - The White Day Lucky Beast was available to purchase, and had an enhanced effect until 5/11.

A content update was released on 3/17. It featured Northern Sea Otter, and featured two new items; the Shell Piñata and the Cuddly Otters, the Otters being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2429 to 2437, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Apple House was made craftable. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Northern Sea Otter, Southern Sea Otter and California Sea Lion.

A Seiryu printer was active from 3/19 to 3/24, containing a rerun of the Ponpoko Office. A Genbu printer was also active for the same period, containing reruns of the Cool Hair Salon Set, Round Jungle Gym, Batting Set, Exciting Experiment Set and Racing Game Machine. Furthermore, a series of event challenges centered around the Beach area were active. Players had to accomplish the following: - Encounter any 10/20/30/40/50 Friends in the Beach. - Encounter the following Friends: Royal Penguin, African Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Great Auk, Bald Eagle, Narwhal, Blue Whale, Great White Pelican, Masked Booby, Orca. - Encounter the following Friends together: Atlantic Puffin/Tufted Puffin, Crested Ibis/Scarlet Ibis, California Sea Lion/Southern Sea Otter, Short-Beaked Common Dolphin/Common Bottlenose Dolphin/Chinese White Dolphin/Commerson's Dolphin, Japanese Cormorant/Great Cormorant. Finally, the Marine Stage and Hammer Game Machine were made craftable with Attraction Coins.

Event challenges were active on 3/23 to celebrate National Puppy Day. Players had to get 5 encounters, 5 Attraction entries, and 1 photo share with any of the following Friends: Fennec Fox, Ezo Red Fox, Silver Fox, Black-Backed Jackal, Grey Wolf, Tibetan Sand Fox, Red Fox, Coyote, Pale Fox, Bat-Eared Fox, African Wild Dog, Japanese Wolf, Raccoon Dog, Arctic Fox, Arctic Wolf, Domestic Dog (Mixed-Breed), Tundra Wolf, Dhole, Indian Wolf, Fennec Fox (Generation 2), Ezo Red Fox (Generation 2), Silver Fox (Generation 2), Black-Backed Jackal (Generation 2).

A content update was released on 3/24. It featured Seal Brown Horse, and featured two new items; the Smith Machine and the Championship Cup, the Cup being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2437 to 2445, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Seal Brown Horse, Aurochs and Western Lowland Gorilla.

A Suzaku printer was active between 3/26 to 3/31 to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It contained a new item, the Hanami Kotatsu Deck, and a rerun of the Sakura Sidewalk Café. For the same period, an event challenge was active that awarded up to 3 copies of a second new item (the Sakura Photo Frame) for encountering any 50, 150 and 300 Friends. Additionally, the following Playthings were made craftable and gained new rateups: Sakura Tree (Crested Porcupine), Cherry Blossom Petals (Eurasian Beaver), Shedding Sakura Rest Area (Northern Goshawk), Picnic Set (Tundra Wolf).

A Seiryu printer was active from 3/28 to 3/31, containing a rerun of the Mysterious Karakuri Organ.

A content update was released on 3/31. It featured Bornean Elephant, and featured two new items; the Stone Ruins and the Dressed Elephant Sculpture, the Sculpture being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2445 to 2453, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Starry Fountain was made craftable. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Bornean Elephant, Indian Elephant and Bengal Tiger.

Two event challenges were active for 4/1: - The first was in celebration of April Fool's Day. Players had to encounter any of the otter Friends 5 times, use any of them in the Attraction minigame 5 times, and use the share function with them at least once. - The second was centered around Black Jaguar. Players had to encounter her 5 times, use her in the Attraction 5 times, use the share function with her at least once, and encounter her alongside the following friends: Jaguar, Southern Tamandua/Malayan Tapir, North American Beaver, Brown Bear, White Tiger.

Several features were active on 4/2: - A Seiryu printer was active until 4/7 with a rerun of the Blue Shisa Stage of Tropical Paradise - A Suzaku printer was active until 4/7 to celebrate Easter. It contained a new item (the Easter Tree) and reruns of the Plush Easter Bunnies and Colorful Easter Eggs. - The Easter Lucky Beast had an enhanced effect until 5/2. - A set of event challenges centered around the Jungle area was active until 4/7. Players had to encounter 10/20/30 Friends in the Jungle, and encounter the following Friends and sets of Friends: Okapi, Margay, Fossa, Tasmanian Devil, Southern Tamandua EX, Ocelot, Common Vampire Bat, Western Lowland Gorilla, Campo Flicker, Siberian Tiger, Northern White-Faced Owl/Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Honey Badger/Greater Honeyguide, King Cobra/Okinawan Habu, Komodo Dragon/Panther Chameleon/Frilled Lizard, Black Jaguar/North American Beaver/Jaguar/Southern Tamandua/Malayan Tapir. - The Snowy Gazebo and Tackle Machine were made craftable with Attraction Coins.

A content update was released on 4/7. It featured Tsushima Leopard Cat, and featured two new items; the Acorn Seesaw and the High Stone Wall, the Wall being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2453 to 2461, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Blackboard was made craftable, and now attracts Dhole. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Tsushima Leopard Cat, Common Degu and Pallas's Cat.

A Seiryu printer was active from 4/9 to 4/14, containing a rerun of Orochi's Grotto. A Genbu printer was active for the same duration, containing reruns of the Lucky Fountain Mat, White Snow Tower, Loudness-Measuring Machine, Rose Garden and Big Leaf Tent. Finally, event challenges were active centered around both generations of Cougar. Players had to encounter each of them 1/2/3/4/5 times, use them in the Attraction minigame 5 times, use the share function with either of them at least once, and encounter them alongside the following: Thomson's Gazelle, Serval/Caracal, Red Kangaroo, Thomson's Gazelle (Generation 2), Serval/Caracal (Generation 2).

A content update was released on 4/14. It featured Rock Hyrax, and featured two new items; the Bouldering Wall and the Shiny Purple Ore, the Ore being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2461 to 2469, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Writing Desk was made craftable, and now attracts Black Rhinoceros. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Rock Hyrax, Raccoon Dog and Meerkat.

A Seiryu printer was active from 4/16 to 4/21, with a rerun of the Thundercloud Dadaiko. A Genbu printer was active for the same period containing reruns of the Starry Dome, Moo Moo Dairy, Punching Machine, Toy Derby and Blue Rose Pool. A new Super Unique Behavior item was also available for crafting until 7/16: the Sunlit Flower Seesaw, for Southern Tamandua and Southern Tamandua EX. The Training Porch and Whack-A-Mole were also reran for that period. Until 4/21, Attraction Coin gains were increased and Attraction Tickets were awarded for every 10 Friend encounters until 100.

A content update was released on 4/21. It featured Black Swan, and featured two new items; the Chic Tiara Island and the Floating Black Swan Bed, the Bed being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2469 to 2477, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Black Swan, Greater Flamingo and Meerkat.

Seiryu and Genbu printers were active from 4/23 to 4/28. The former contained a rerun of the Flowery Utakata Stage, and the latter contained reruns of the Big Fluffy Sock, Southern-Style Canopy Swing, Shooting Game Set, Koala Block Tower, and Southern-Style Loft Bed. Event challenges were active for the same duration centered around penguin Friends; players had to encounter any 1/2/3/.../10/12/14/.../20 penguin Friends. The Single Mic, PPP Jet and Penguin Tower were also made craftable, and the Penguin Tower was changed to attract Adelie Penguin. More event challenges were also active for the day only, centered around Pallas's Cat; players had to encounter her 1/2/3/4/5 times and use the share function with her at least once.

On 4/27, event challenges were active for the day to celebrate World Tapir Day. Players had to encounter either Malayan Tapir or Mountain Tapir 1/2/3/4/5 times, and use the share function with either of them at least once.

A content update was released on 4/28. It featured Pale-throated Sloth, and featured two new items; the Big Apple Ball and the Sloth Parent & Child Plush, the Plush being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2477 to 2485, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Big Megaphone was made craftable, and now attracts Honey Badger. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Pale-Throated Sloth, Silky Anteater and Common Vampire Bat.

From 4/30 to 5/5, a Suzaku printer was active to celebrate Golden Week. It contained a new item, the Lucky Ride, and a rerun of the Mock Sumo Ring. For the same period, an event challenge was active that awarded up to 3 copies of a second new item (the Gardening Set) for encountering any 50/150/300 Friends. Finally, the Decorative Helmet and Carp Streamer were made craftable, and now attract Japanese Black Bear and White Tiger respectively.

On 5/1, event challenges were active for the day centered around Dall Sheep. Players had to encounter her 1/2/3/4/5 times, use the share function with her at least once, and encounter her alongside the following Friends: Sheep, Himalayan Tahr, Suri Alpaca, Dhole, Reticulated Giraffe.

A Seiryu printer was active from 5/2 to 5/5, containing a rerun of the Crystal Fountain.

A content update was released on 5/5. It featured Iriomote Cat, and featured two new items; the Cat's Tree Café and the Toy Signs, the Signs being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2485 to 2493, including 8 additional talks. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for Iriomote Cat, Domestic Pig and Suri Alpaca.

Seiryu and Genbu printers were active from 5/7 to 5/12; the former contained a rerun of the Camellia Hot Spring, and the latter contained reruns of the Roly-Poly Bird, Lucky Shower Mat, Loudness-Measuring Machine, Toy Derby, and Aquatic Battle Bridge. For the same period, event challenges were active centered around both generations of Aardwolf. Players had to encounter each of them 1/2/3/5/10 times, use each of them in the Attraction minigame 1/2/3/4/5 times, use the share function with either of them at least once, and encounter them alongside the following: Serval, Spotted Hyena, Campo Flicker, Serval (Generation 2), Plains Zebra (Generation 2). Additionally, the Tulip Lamp and Carnation Bouqeut were made craftable (newly attracting Greater Honeyguide and Oriental Stork), and the Dragon Tower and Street Performance Set were made craftable with Attraction Coins.

A content update was released on 5/12. It featured White Horse, and featured two new items; the Hurdle Set and the Warm Footbath, the Footbath being time-limited. The total number of KemoTalks was raised from 2493 to 2501, including 8 additional talks. Additionally, the Crocodile Float was made craftable. The Weekly challenges for this update required encounters and Attraction entries for White Horse, Arabian Oryx and Thomson's Gazelle.

Genbu and Seiryu printers were active from 5/14 to 5/19; the former contained reruns of the Striped Daybed, Moo Moo Dairy and Starry Dome, and the latter contained a rerun of the Happy Trick Theater. Additionally, the Cool Bird Airplane and Rattling Lawnmower were made craftable with Attraction Coins; until 5/19, encountering 10/20/30/40/.../100 Friends awarded free Attraction Tickets and coin gains from the Attraction were boosted.

List of Playthings added in Version 1.16.3

 * Striped Daybed ★★★★
 * Hot Stone Bath ★★★★
 * Shell Piñata ★★★★
 * Smith Machine ★★★★
 * Stone Ruins ★★★★
 * Acorn Seesaw ★★★★
 * Bouldering Wall ★★★★
 * Sunlit Flower Seesaw ★★★★
 * Chic Tiara Island ★★★★
 * Big Apple Ball ★★★★
 * Cat's Tree Café ★★★★
 * Hurdle Set ★★★★
 * Hinamatsuri Mobile ★★★
 * Peach Blossom Fan ★★★
 * Traveller's Tree ★★★
 * Onsen Drink Set ★★★
 * Candy Machine ★★★
 * White Day Hat ★★★
 * Cuddly Otters ★★★
 * Championship Cup ★★★
 * Hanami Kotatsu Deck ★★★
 * Sakura Photo Frame ★★★
 * Dressed Elephant Statue ★★★
 * Easter Tree ★★★
 * High Stone Wall ★★★
 * Shiny Purple Ore ★★★
 * Floating Black Swan Bed ★★★
 * Sloth Parent & Child Plush ★★★
 * Lucky Ride ★★★
 * Gardening Set ★★★
 * Toy Signs ★★★
 * Warm Footbath ★★★

List of Lucky Beasts added in Version 1.16.3

 * White Day Lucky Beast (increases time that Friends stay onscreen, 1500 PP)