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    "title": "With great sweetness comes great responsibility \u2013 Animal Shelter 2 Launches July 23!",
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    "subtitle": "Do you hear that barking? Purring? Scratching at the door? The pets-in-need of Animal Shelter 2 can\u2019t wait to meet their new caretakers! Following the warm reception of the first game, the creators are taking a step further \u2013 coming with an all-new game, full of adorable animals and heart-melting moments that you won\u2019t be able to pause.",
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    "body": "<h4 id=\"do-you-hear-that-barking-purring-scratching-at-the-door-the-pets-in-need-of-animal-shelter-2-cant-wait-to-meet-their-new-caretakers-following-the-warm-reception-of-the-first-game-the-creators-are-taking-a-step-further-coming-with-an-all-new-game-full-of-adorable-animals-and-heart-melting-moments-that-you-wont-be-able-to-pause\" ><em>Do you hear that barking? Purring? Scratching at the door? The pets-in-need of Animal Shelter 2 can&rsquo;t wait to meet their new caretakers! Following the warm reception of the first game, the creators are taking a step further &ndash; coming with an all-new game, full of adorable animals and heart-melting moments that you won&rsquo;t be able to pause.</em></h4><p><strong>Games Incubator</strong> has officially announced that <strong>Animal Shelter 2 will launch on PC via Steam on July 23</strong>. Time to visit the coziest shelter in town &ndash; and this time, you don&rsquo;t have to handle the responsibility alone. Thanks to new online co-op mode, players can team up with friends to build a top-notch haven for their furry friends!</p><h4 id=\"the-official-launch-trailer-is-now-live\" >The official launch trailer is now live:</h4>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b759ccdc-03d0-4387-84d8-616667871430/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-b759ccdc-03d0-4387-84d8-616667871430\"\n                data-id=\"b759ccdc-03d0-4387-84d8-616667871430\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b759ccdc-03d0-4387-84d8-616667871430/-/inline/no/image_processing20250626-8-qawgww.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/b759ccdc-03d0-4387-84d8-616667871430/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar1GdZdh0ck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar1GdZdh0ck</a></p><p>Animal Shelter 2 isn&rsquo;t just a bigger version of the original - it&rsquo;s packed with a range of new features. The sequel brings visual upgrades for both animals and the surroundings, and now your shelter is also fully customizable! Give it a name (visible in-game), resize rooms, repaint walls, or add decorations &ndash; some of which will directly improve the comfort of your animals, your staff, and visitors, increasing the chances for adoption!</p><p>You&rsquo;ll also be able to adopt a pet yourself, as well as support donations or other forms of aid available on the map &ndash; in addition to the main area, there will be interventions in three types of procedurally generated locations, making each new spot even more unique!</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e5a381a9-003c-4ff4-98d2-2eb1ee9f579f/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-e5a381a9-003c-4ff4-98d2-2eb1ee9f579f\"\n                data-id=\"e5a381a9-003c-4ff4-98d2-2eb1ee9f579f\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e5a381a9-003c-4ff4-98d2-2eb1ee9f579f/-/inline/no/image_processing20250626-8-twdj9i.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/e5a381a9-003c-4ff4-98d2-2eb1ee9f579f/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<h4 id=\"but-thats-just-the-beginning-heres-what-else-awaits-future-caretakers-in-animal-shelter-2\" >But that&rsquo;s just the beginning! Here&rsquo;s what else awaits future caretakers in Animal Shelter 2:</h4><p><strong>\ud83e\udd1dNew Mode &ndash; Co-op:</strong> Taking care of animals is serious business &ndash; but it&rsquo;s a lot easier (and way more fun) with friends. In online co-op mode, you and your dream-team can manage the same shelter together &ndash; share the workload or wipe each other&rsquo;s tears, the choice is yours.</p><p><strong>\ud83e\uddb8Staff &amp; Volunteers System:</strong> Hire NPCs in special uniforms and welcome volunteers to your team. Build a perfect crew dedicated to giving animals the care they deserve.</p><p><strong>\ud83d\udc8aAdvanced Medical System:</strong> Sometimes a quick help may not be enough &ndash; chronic conditions require you to monitor medicine doses closely, and in complicated cases, your furry patient may need external testing. Once the health issues are under control, you &lsquo;just&rsquo; need to tackle those tricky behavioral issues!</p><p><strong>\ud83c\udf42Day/Night &amp; Seasonal Cycles:</strong> Tired after the night shift? Well, that&rsquo;s part of the job! Keep your shelter cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Don&rsquo;t forget to shovel snow, patch up leaky roofs, and keep your animals dry and cosy &ndash; when wet or cold, pets are more likely to get seriously sick.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c6f8aa88-abcf-4bfa-ad32-b134fbd8868d/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-c6f8aa88-abcf-4bfa-ad32-b134fbd8868d\"\n                data-id=\"c6f8aa88-abcf-4bfa-ad32-b134fbd8868d\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c6f8aa88-abcf-4bfa-ad32-b134fbd8868d/-/inline/no/image_processing20250626-8-og6qpo.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c6f8aa88-abcf-4bfa-ad32-b134fbd8868d/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>Thanks to the enthusiastic player support, the team is also continuing the <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1239320/view/3096794565654205340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>community-nominated shelter fundraisers, which have previously helped deliver over $30,000 to animals in need</u></a>. Submissions for this new round will open soon via Steam and a dedicated form. Learn more about the last fundraiser <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1239320/view/3096794565654205340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>HERE</u></a>.</p><p><strong>Animal Shelter 2 launches July 23, 2025, on PC via Steam</strong>. Add it to your wishlist today, and don&rsquo;t miss a single bark! For more details, check out the <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>official Steam page</u></a>.</p><p>Assets &ndash; including screenshots and key art &ndash; are available <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xcQMfsd7QFgIZe2ioVZn55LlGpSZgJoH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>HERE</u></a>.</p><hr /><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-516b6478-d299-4db6-8777-704793a4cc48\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/aec69fd8-628c-4e51-956b-0944a8d28dbb/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Gabriel Siemi\u0105tkowski</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">PR Specialist better. gaming agency</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel.siemiatkowski@bettergaming.pro</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:517830204\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"517830204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-phone\"></use>\n            </svg>517830204</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>gabriel-siemi%C4%85tkowski-182853204</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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