We’re Panfu.me again

Dear Pandas,

We’re thrilled to announce that Panfu is back on its original domain: Panfu.me! Over the next few weeks, Panfu.us will automatically redirect to Panfu.me. Please note that this will require you to log in again.

Four years ago, we sadly lost our beloved domain due to a series of unfortunate events involving our host, the domain provider, and mistakes on our part. But now, Panfu is finally back where it belongs!

In the coming weeks, we’ll update all logos to match the new domain.

See you on Panfu!

Panfu Year in Review 2024

The year 2024 is coming to an end, and it’s time to reflect on everything that happened on Panfu this year – from new features and statistics to our plans for 2025.

Statistics

• Registered Pandas: 17,107 (2023: 10,059)
• Active Pandas (at least one login): 18,297 (2023: 13,998)
• Issued bans: 345 (2023: 622)

Changes in 2024

• Ruffle integration: A Flash Player emulator was added, allowing Panfu to be played directly in browsers again – even on mobile devices. While there are still bugs and optimization needed, it’s a significant step forward.
• New website (Beta): The blog returned, and the design was modernized and optimized for mobile devices.
• Polish language: Polish was added as a new language, currently only for the Beta website. More languages might follow in the future, but the effort required is immense, so we need to carefully consider which ones are worth it.
• Bugfixes: Numerous issues were resolved to improve the gameplay experience.

Outlook for 2025

• The long-awaited update: We’ve been working on it for years and hope to finish it in 2025. This update will allow us to modify every aspect of Panfu. Existing quests can be improved, and new quests, achievements, and mini-games will be added. The update also includes significant improvements to Panfu’s code.
• Return of Oloko: We plan to make Oloko playable again. You will be able to log in using your Panfu account. However, it will remain a side project, as Panfu will continue to be our highest priority.
• Pokopet Race: Work continues on Pokopet abilities and the obstacles, which will be implemented on the server.
• More events and quests: Multiplayer quests like “Missing Ella” and the Giant Robot will return. After the update, new quests and regular events are planned.
• Advertising and social media: We aim to become active on TikTok and run advertisements to attract even more Pandas to Panfu.

Thanks to the Community

8 years ago, we started with Panfu, and it’s amazing that new Pandas are still joining every day – without any advertising. We’re incredibly thankful for your loyalty and activity. Without you, Panfu wouldn’t be what it is today. Thank you for an amazing 2024 – we look forward to experiencing 2025 with you!

Happy New Year filled with health, happiness, and fun!

Winners of the Winter Treehouse Contest

The time has come: The winners are here!

Yes, you read that right – there are three winners! Due to the overwhelming number of participants, we decided to select three pandas who particularly impressed us with their fantastic treehouses.

Your creativity made it very hard for us to choose, but after careful consideration, we are excited to announce the winners:

sonni

martin.

nuggz

Congratulations! As a prize, you will receive Pingoo the Penguin, who will soon move into your treehouses.

Lastly, we would like to thank all participants for their dedication and wish you a wonderful Advent season!

Winter Treehouse Contest

Winter has arrived on Panfu, and we’ve prepared something truly special for you: the Winter Treehouse Contest!

What can you win?

The panda who creates the coziest winter treehouse will receive Pingoo the Penguin – a unique and very rare Pokopet!

Grab your tools, get inspired by snow and Christmas cheer, and show us your creativity! We're looking for the coziest, most wintry, and imaginative treehouses.

Contest Rules:

• Build your winter treehouse by December 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CET).
• Comment I’m in! to participate.
• The winner will be announced in the next blog post!

We can’t wait to see your fantastic creations – we’re already so excited!

Panfu Development Update

It's been a while since we last updated you, so today we want to briefly share what we’ve been working on.

The Panfu website is progressing well, but there's still a lot to do on the client. With so many changes made at once, we need to ensure everything runs smoothly. Large portions of the code have been reworked, and further improvements and bug fixes are on the way.

We’re also working hard on the minigame "Pokopet Race." In this game, you can compete against other Pokopets and level up your own. This is the first time the minigame has returned since the original Panfu, and we hope to have it ready soon.

Ruffle is also making great progress. While some features like entering birthdays still don’t work, it has improved significantly since last year. Our plan is to fully switch to Ruffle and finally say goodbye to Flash.

Lastly, we’d like to thank our entire community. Your loyalty and support keep us motivated to continue improving Panfu for all of you.

Keep your ears up and stick with us!

The Panfu Blog returns!

We are very excited to announce that our new website is now live! It is currently in open beta, and we look forward to your feedback to further improve it.

Especially exciting is the return of the Panfu Blog. Here you will find announcements of events, moments from the community, contests, tutorials, and monthly summaries of changes in Panfu.

An update for the client will follow soon. After that, we can introduce new and old quests, new achievements, additional bug fixes, and features.

Stay tuned.