Technical Update - Controller Support & Improvements

Hello everyone! 👋

We've released a regular technical update that improves the core systems of the game and touches several important gameplay aspects. Most importantly, we've added controller support, along with numerous bug fixes and improvements.

🎮 Controls & Input

• Full controller support has been added.

• In theory, the game should now also work on Steam Deck, but we don't yet have the device for proper testing. We expect to test it fully in 1–2 months.

• The computer and cash register interfaces can now be controlled using both a controller and the keyboard.

• You can now rebind keyboard and mouse controls in the game settings. Controller button rebinding is not available yet and will be added later.

🖥 UI & Visual Improvements

• AdjustedThe game UI has been redesigned and recoloredtext is now more readable, pop-up windows are animated, and button effects have been improved.

• The hint window now includes all main control keys. If you forget how to play or want to switch to a controller, press [c]H[/c].

🔊 Audio & Music

• New UI sounds have been added.

• New in-game sounds have been added, including a cash register sound and a passing train sound.

• Background music now loops after a track ends, continuing at a lower volume instead of stopping.

📦 Gameplay & Item Interaction

• The storage cabinet logic has been reworked: you can now store up to 4 boxes per shelf.

• Fixed an issue where boxes could fly out of the cabinet when it was overfilled.

• The amount of goods left in a box is now clearly visible, thanks to a small improvement in how items are displayed.

🤖 NPC Behavior & AI

• If a thief's exit is blocked, they will no longer teleport to it — instead, they will try to find an alternative route.

• Sally's box pickup radius has been increased, so she no longer gets stuck near the cabinet and can reach any box properly.

👩 Characters & Animations

• Added interaction animations for all workers. These don't affect gameplay yet, but we plan to add rewards for interacting with workers in future updates.

• Fixed some character texture issues.

We've carefully reviewed all the feedback you shared, and we already have a clear plan for further gameplay improvements — thank you for helping us make the game better ❤️

If you're enjoying the project and how it's developing, we'd really appreciate it if you could leave us a positive review. Your support means a lot to us and helps other players discover the game!