Empire Demo Update 20260808 is live

Hi all!

Just checking-in to let you know of another update that just dropped for the Empire Water Works demo. This takes the demo to build 20260808 (you can confirm this from the main menu and on-screen during play)

Details below:

• AdjustedBUG FIXincreased the bounding box that controls whether items can dropped onto the workshop table; items should now more reliably get 'placed' onto the table when player is standing near it (still not 100%, but better than before); see also related QoL item below...

• QoL: If player is holding 'eligible' workshop table place-able item (Boiler Brush, Lighter, Lantern, Wrenches, Adjustable Wrench) AND they are standing near enough to workshop table, then the UI display changes to 'Place on Table (F)', letting the player know if they hit 'F' at that moment, the item is guaranteed to be placed on the table

• BUG FIX: when holding Boiler Brush, the 'Drop Item (F)' widget was not displaying on-screen

• Cosmetic: Add a 'driver' 3D model to the supply truck! No more ghost trucks! 😅

• AddedCosmeticAdded pipes for the flow meter props in the basement
• AddedCosmeticNew diesel engine running sound effect for diesel generator

• Cosmetic: For the supply truck, the coal sack props in the back of the truck no longer 'unload' if the delivery does not include coal

That's it for now, thank you so much for all the recent feedback commentary! I appreciate it so very much and apologies if I don't always respond immediately, I do read all comments regardless and I am so very grateful for the engagement!

Remember to add your demo feedback here if and when you have any. It's much appreciated!

Feel free to hang out in the Discord and post any bugs in the relevant channels as well (and feel free to chat and post screenshots in the relevant channels, too!)

Otherwise, Early Access development is steaming along at full-pace! I will continue to post news and links to content regarding it as time goes on, but you can always get the very latest members-first access to such content (as well as getting your name in the Early Access/Full Release game credits), by joining the Empire Water Works Patreon.

Thanks