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Steam News25 March 20263mo ago

March 25, 2026 Hotfix 3

Hello Rivals! Here's what's new in today's first hotfix: Work In Progress Resolution settings Loaner dialogues New Features Lock Teams setting — hosts can prevent team changes during the game, visible when browsing sess

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Hello Rivals!

What changed

2 fixes3 additions3 changes4 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • Server
fixedHere's what's new in today's first hotfix:
addedNew Features
addedShelves and furniture can now be snapped at any angle in the center of your store, not just against walls
changedDropping spray cans, cleaners, and trash bags now shows a placement preview like product boxes
addedPlayers joining a game with a different version now see a clear notification explaining the mismatch
removedLoans can no longer spiral into unpayable debt — balance is now capped, partial payments supported, and late fees no longer drain your wallet

Mall Rivals changes

fixedHere's what's new in today's first hotfix:
addedNew Features
addedShelves and furniture can now be snapped at any angle in the center of your store, not just against walls
changedDropping spray cans, cleaners, and trash bags now shows a placement preview like product boxes
addedPlayers joining a game with a different version now see a clear notification explaining the mismatch

Here's what's new in today's first hotfix:

Work In Progress

  • Resolution settings

  • Loaner dialogues

New Features

  • Lock Teams setting — hosts can prevent team changes during the game, visible when browsing sessions

  • Shelves and furniture can now be snapped at any angle in the center of your store, not just against walls

  • Dropping spray cans, cleaners, and trash bags now shows a placement preview like product boxes

  • Cash register keypad now works with gamepad — use D-pad to navigate buttons and A to press them

  • Players joining a game with a different version now see a clear notification explaining the mismatch

Bug Fixes

  • Loans can no longer spiral into unpayable debt — balance is now capped, partial payments supported, and late fees no longer drain your wallet

  • Fixed multiple chat issues — typing, team chat, scrolling, and WASD interference

  • Mouse sensitivity at the cash register now matches normal gameplay

  • Can no longer man the cash register while carrying a box

  • Emergency unstuck can no longer be used to escape jail early — you must serve your full sentence

  • Boxes sometimes invisible to certain players while visible to others

  • Storage rack items now properly count toward total stock for all players, not just the host

  • Profile deletion and renaming now work correctly across restarts

  • Players who disconnect and rejoin now properly return to their original team and store

  • Advertisements no longer overlap with vending machines

Source

Steam News / 25 March 2026

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