MAJOR UPDATE #1: GIANT STATUES & GLOBAL LEADERBOARD

Major Features: Leaderboards & Satisfaction

• AddedGlobal LeaderboardCompete against other stores in this new late-game feature, supported by a complete scoring overhaul to accurately reflect your management skills.
• AddedScoring System SplitYour previous Shop Score has been restructured into two distinct ratings to power the new Leaderboard.
• AddedNew Shop ScoreDetermines your position on the Leaderboard, calculated using new performance-based parameters. Climbing the ranks now requires mastering every aspect of your business.

• New Decoration Score: Uses the former Shop Score formula to strictly measure your store’s aesthetic value. This score also contributes to your overall Shop Score.

• Client Satisfaction System: Keep your shop clean and offer painting and gaming activities to keep customers happy and attract more visitors. Your Satisfaction Score can be tracked on the Storage computer or in the End of Day recap.

New Content & Shop Expansion

• AddedLevel Cap IncreasedAdded 10 new levels, raising the maximum level to 40 and allowing you to expand your shop even further.
• AddedArmy DisplaysAdded three unique displays designed to hold one copy of every figurine per army, giving you a clear visual overview of your collection.
• AddedGiant FigurinesAdded 12 massive figurines designed to elevate your shop’s atmosphere and make your space stand out.
• AddedNew Miniatures & ProductsExpanded your inventory options with 21 new standard figurines and a variety of new products to sell.
• AddedNew DecorationsAdded new decorative items for deeper customization.

• Trashcan Furniture: You can now place trash bins directly inside your shop instead of going outside or to the storage.

• AddedClient DiversityAdded new client models to bring greater visual diversity to your store. We also prevented multiple clients with the exact same visual model from appearing simultaneously.
• AddedNew AchievementsIntroduced additional challenges for completionists.

Quality of Life & Gameplay

• Direct Box Interaction: You can now pick up items directly from boxes.

• AddedDynamic Box TagsBox labels now dynamically update to match the new products inside.

• Shelf Management: You can now clear the "sold-out" label on a shelf slot simply by right-clicking the price tag.

• Shop Accessibility: You can now open the shop directly from the outside.

• AddedFurniture HandlingAdded a quick recycle keybind when moving furniture (default: C). When recycling a shelf with products on it, items are now safely dropped in front of the shop.
• AddedUI ImprovementsYou no longer need to press Enter to confirm a manually set miniature price. We also added the day number display to save slots.
• AddedSafety ConfirmationsAdded confirmation popups when firing employees or ending the day with unpaid bills.

• Employee Workflow: Employees now start the day closer to the shop entrance.

• AdjustedGamepad SupportImproved overall controller gameplay and navigation.

• Wargame HP Redesign: You can no longer heal above your maximum HP, but specific miniatures will now increase your maximum HP.

Balance Changes

• Economy: Rebalanced profit margins and item prices across all products based on your level progression.

• AdjustedProgressionAdjusted XP progression curves for the 10 additional levels, allowing for faster level gains overall.
• AdjustedEmployeesIncreased employee painting and assembling speeds, and accelerated their XP gain.
• AdjustedCustomersIncreased the probability of customers choosing to pay by card.

• Wargame: Rebalanced damage and healing values for a fairer experience.

Visuals, Audio & Performance

• Late-Game Optimization: Performance has been heavily optimized to ensure smoother gameplay in advanced stages of the game.

• World Expansion: Expanded the walkable area outside the shop.

• AdjustedVisualsImproved product textures when held by the player and added new visual effects for the wargame.
• AddedAudioAdded new sound effects specifically for the wargame.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where clients would not leave the shop after 8 PM.

• Fixed instances of cash register lock-ups when taking control from an employee.

• Fixed the "Shop Level 30" achievement unlocking prematurely at Level 25.

• Fixed the "E" keyboard input occasionally not working when assembling miniatures.

• Fixed untranslated control option names in the menus.

• Fixed incorrect rarity sound effects playing when opening miniature packs.

• Fixed lag spikes occurring when interacting with the storage bin.

• Fixed the "sold-out" tag disappearing unintentionally when moving shelves.

• Fixed inaccurate tooltips for the employee “Play with Customers” and “Assemble & Paint” levels.

• Fixed the daily report supply costs showing the restocking budget instead of actual employee expenses.

• Fixed several pathing issues causing employees to pass through doors incorrectly.

• Fixed incorrect textures on certain miniatures.

• Fixed several localization issues.

• Various additional minor bug fixes and polish improvements.

A Huge Thank You!

Finally, we want to extend a massive thank you to our amazing community. Your continued support, detailed feedback, and bug reports are what make massive updates like this possible. We can't wait to see your newly expanded shops and watch you climb the global leaderboards!

Please continue to share your thoughts with us on the Steam forums and our community Discord. Happy managing!