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Steam News23 August 202510mo ago

🎮 Arcade Management Simulator – Patch 0.2.3

Another step forward in building your dream arcade! Patch 0.2.3 brings new décor options, a brand-new shelf system for gachas, and a host of important fixes to make your arcade run smoother.

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What changed

12 fixes13 additions26 changes6 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Fixes
addedAnother step forward in building your dream arcade! Patch 0.2.3 brings new décor options, a brand-new shelf system for gachas, and a host of important fixes to make your arcade run smoother. This is the biggest update to the demo we've made so far.
added🪩 Wall Décor – LightingBrighten up your arcade! You can now customize and add lighting décor to make your store stand out even more.
added🗄️ Display Shelf SystemShowcase your prized gachas! Players can now display gachas on shelves, and customers will buy directly from them when interested.
fixedTutorial & UIFixed tutorial arrow not working properly for Buy & Unlock Ninja Fighter and Gacha Ball .
fixedTutorial & UITutorial overlapping on the Pause Menu resolved.
addedTutorial & UIAdded Mini-Game Instructions throughout the game (including end-of-day repair mini-game).

Another step forward in building your dream arcade! Patch 0.2.3 brings new décor options, a brand-new shelf system for gachas, and a host of important fixes to make your arcade run smoother. This is the biggest update to the demo we've made so far.

✨ Major Features

🪩 Wall Décor – Lighting

Brighten up your arcade! You can now customize and add lighting décor to make your store stand out even more.

🗄️ Display Shelf System

Showcase your prized gachas! Players can now display gachas on shelves, and customers will buy directly from them when interested.

🛠️ Minor Fixes & Improvements

Tutorial & UI

  • Fixed tutorial arrow not working properly for Buy & Unlock Ninja Fighter and Gacha Ball.

  • Tutorial overlapping on the Pause Menu resolved.

  • Added Mini-Game Instructions throughout the game (including end-of-day repair mini-game).

  • Move hover graphics to a layer below tablet apps.

  • Furniture App description now uses a plain font and includes proper product screen layout.

  • Added descriptions for machines and furniture.

  • Store name now appears in the Reviews App.

  • Balance on Purchase Screen now updates correctly (previously showed 000).

  • Purchase screen shopping label made a universal size.

  • Fixed purchase screen negative balance: now shows red text with “–” sign instead of brackets.

  • Options menu now has proper SFX button clicks.

  • Pricing App (16:10) alignment fixed.

  • Added price change arrows to the Pricing App and Set Price window.

  • Pricing screen now shows gacha elements.

  • Furniture App alignment adjusted and vertical scroll bar added.

  • Customisation screen text (walls & floors) is now white, with reduced button UI text size.

  • Walls & Floors customization now support horizontal scroll wheel.

  • Delivery notification properly aligned for 16:10 aspect ratio.

  • Display shelf description text fixed.

  • Display shelf slot highlight is no longer visible from far away.

  • Gacha thumbnail resize fixed in Set Price window.

  • Neon Light price updated to 100.

  • Display Shelf price updated to 200.

Gameplay

  • NPCs will not interact with a machine while the player is using it (e.g., gacha).

  • Customers waiting in line now leave after an hour instead of standing forever.

  • Customers will now wait until repairs are finished before lining up again.

  • Fixed issue where too many dissatisfied customers appeared.

  • If player has 2 counter tables, Redemption UI now works correctly.

  • Redemption zoom bug (camera zooms into monitor when inserting tickets) fixed.

  • Redemption NPC dialogue made generic, and NPC dialogue text reduced to 70% size.

  • When second counter table is removed, customers no longer walk to it.

  • Sell product now shows price properly (Sell for XYZ).

  • Next Day Delivery text notification fixed.

  • After dropping delivery boxes, hover contents no longer remain visible.

  • Daily Report screen now shows correct bought items (includes gacha balls, vending machine sodas, display shelf gachas).

  • "Items Bought" text updated to"Items bought by customer".

Systems & Balance

  • Added Dynamic Prices for all machines via City Layout Scene_Manager_MarketPrices.

  • Progressive unlock system for Furniture App items.

  • Online Shop:

    • Shipping will no longer auto-select the first option on first purchase.

    • Divide license costs by 10 for all items.

    • Divide refill license costs by 10.

    • Changed “Express” shipping to 15%.

    • Fixed online shop purchase screen text issue.

  • Reduced Redemption customers on Day 1 & 2 (and later).

  • When buying from online shop, shipping no longer auto-selects the first option.

Interactions & Mini-Games

  • Added SFX for soda refill.

  • Added feedback text when pressing Repair.

  • Repair mini-game instructions appear properly at end of day.

  • Mini-games now have blur levels consistent with the gacha screen.

  • Updated cleaning mini-game model.

  • Mini-game SFX added.

  • While holding a box and hovering over a display shelf, pressing R no longer incorrectly opens the Display Shelf collection app.

  • Holding a refill box now shows quantity hover UI.

  • Display Shelf:

    • When placing a gacha, price defaults to empty.

    • Box-up shelf disabled if a gacha is already present.

Other Fixes

  • Customisation screen walls & floors text now white, with scroll support.

  • Changed UI to prevent tablet, hover effects, or head movement while Day End Report screen is open.

  • Fixed bug where pressing space bar with gacha app open spawns extra gacha balls.

  • Updated Retail Revamp UI.

🔜 Coming in Patch 0.2.4

  • Claw Machine Gameplay & Collection Feature

  • Storage Expansion

  • Storage Rack System to organize delivery boxes

Source

Steam News / 23 August 2025

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