Hoofprint Bay Apple Tree: February demo route
In the February 2026 demo, players described a small forest trail, a downward branch over a bridge, and a full stop beside the tree before picking apples. That report is one Steam thread. It is not confirmed for the October demo or the full release.
The thread is dated 1 Mar 2026, and its first reply names the path: choose the small forest trail, take the branch that goes down across the bridge, and stop the horse completely. A competitor page repeats that same thread. A repeat is not a second source, so the status stays “February demo · 1 source.”
October’s demo added new trail scenery. I have no second report that places the tree on those paths or on the full-release map. One player in the same thread said the apples and the prompt flickered and the pick failed, then the problem was gone on a later trail ride. That is a single experience, not a confirmed defect and not a fix. The forest screenshot on this page is official trail art. It does not show the tree.
I am not adding a key binding, an apple count, a reward, or a claim that the tree refreshes every day. None of those details are in the thread. If you are riding the full release, treat this as a demo-era note until a newer report exists.
| Item | February demo | October demo and full release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | Small forest trail, down over the bridge | February demo: 1 source; full release: no source | |
| Trigger | Come to a complete stop, then pick | February demo: 1 source; full release: no source |
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Questions
Does the apple tree exist in the full game?
No public source I found confirms it for the full release. The route above is the February demo thread only.
Why is the screenshot not the tree?
The studio gallery has a forest ride and no apple-tree frame. I would rather show the real forest than a fake tree.
Sources
- Steam thread: Apple tree task, 1 Mar 2026 — checked 2026-11-06