New Strategic Guidance and Major Improvements to Patents & Software Systems

🧭 New Strategy Guide (Hint) Feature

• Added a permanently accessible hint button (FAB) in the bottom-right corner of the screen

• Displays strategic advice tailored to your current situation, including R&D acceleration, licensing, and litigation

• Helps clarify next steps and supports decision-making during management

🏢 Company Name Customization

• You can now set your company name at the start of the game

• The last entered company name is saved and automatically shown on the next launch

• Enhances immersion as a management simulation

📊 Quarterly Contribution Display on Patent Cards

• Patent cards now show how much each patent contributes to revenue on a quarterly basis

• When viewed alongside maintenance costs, this makes it easier to decide when to retain or abandon patents

🌳 Major Overhaul of the Software Category

• Complete redesign of the software product tree structure

• Level 0 products

  • Market size and total development cost are now determined randomly

• Level 1 and higher products

  • Market size and total development cost are now calculated automatically

• This change increases strategic depth and replayability across playthroughs

🎓 Tutorial Improvements

• Adjusted and refined key explanations in the early game

• Improved onboarding flow to help players transition more smoothly into strategic decision-making

🛠 Other Changes

• Various bug fixes

• Stability and usability improvements

We will continue improving Patent Tycoon to deliver a deeper and more engaging experience centered on strategic thinking, experimentation, and long-term management decisions.

As always, your feedback is highly appreciated.