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Major Update 1.1 — Public Playtest Now Open!

Public Test Branch: Major Update 1.1 Live Now! We are excited to announce that the public playtest for our upcoming Major Update 1.1 is officially live!

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addedPublic Test Branch: Major Update 1.1 Live Now!We are excited to announce that the public playtest for our upcoming Major Update 1.1 is officially live! This update introduces some of our most requested features: New Game Modes , a brand-new Save Slot system, and a Game Pause function.
addedThe 3 New Game Modes & Game PauseNormal Mode: A brand-new mode that gives you more freedom! It starts with a few introductory quests to teach you the ropes, then opens up wide, flexible targets. You can progress exactly how you want within the game's design.
addedThe 3 New Game Modes & Game PauseGame Pause: You can now pause the game to take a break or plan your next casino layout without losing track of your active floor.
changedHow to Access the Public Test BranchUnder Beta Participation , select public-test from the drop-down menu. (Steam will then automatically download the test build. If you don't see it please relaunch Steam client).
addedHow to Leave FeedbackIf you find bugs or want to share your thoughts on the balance of the new modes, feel free to leave your feedback right here in the comments of this post or send it directly via Bug Report . You can also jump into our Discord channel .

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addedWe are excited to announce that the public playtest for our upcoming Major Update 1.1 is officially live! This update introduces some of our most requested features: New Game Modes , a brand-new Save Slot system, and a Game Pause function.
addedNormal Mode: A brand-new mode that gives you more freedom! It starts with a few introductory quests to teach you the ropes, then opens up wide, flexible targets. You can progress exactly how you want within the game's design.
addedGame Pause: You can now pause the game to take a break or plan your next casino layout without losing track of your active floor.
changedUnder Beta Participation , select public-test from the drop-down menu. (Steam will then automatically download the test build. If you don't see it please relaunch Steam client).
addedIf you find bugs or want to share your thoughts on the balance of the new modes, feel free to leave your feedback right here in the comments of this post or send it directly via Bug Report . You can also jump into our Discord channel .

Public Test Branch: Major Update 1.1 Live Now!

We are excited to announce that the public playtest for our upcoming Major Update 1.1 is officially live! This update introduces some of our most requested features: New Game Modes, a brand-new Save Slot system, and a Game Pause function.

We need your help to thoroughly test these changes. We already know about a few minor issues, but we wanted to kick off the test early to get your hands on it as soon as possible! Steam post image

The 3 New Game Modes & Game Pause

  • Guided Mode: The vanilla experience you know and LOVE ːlunar2019crylaughingpigː, featuring structured quest progression to guide your casino's growth.

  • Normal ModeA brand-new mode that gives you more freedom! It starts with a few introductory quests to teach you the ropes, then opens up wide, flexible targets. You can progress exactly how you want within the game's design.

  • Creative Mode: Don't want to hassle with money? This is a completely free sandbox mode where all items cost $0. Build the ultimate mega-casino of your dreams with zero financial limits!

  • Game Pause: You can now pause the game to take a break or plan your next casino layout without losing track of your active floor.

How to Access the Public Test Branch

  1. Open your Steam Library and Right-Click on The House Always Wins.

  2. Select Properties.

  3. Go to the Betas tab.

  4. Under Beta Participation, select public-test from the drop-down menu. (Steam will then automatically download the test build. If you don't see it please relaunch Steam client).

Save System & Backup Warning

Your main branch saves should be completely safe, but because this is a test environment, we highly recommend manually backing up your save file just to be absolutely certain.

Before switching branches, make a backup copy of your save file (L_Design_NewMainWorld.sav) located in your directory here: [c]SteamLibrary\\steamapps\\common\\Grand Casino Simulator\\TS_CasinoRoyal\\Saved\\SaveGames[/c]

⚠️ Please Note: Testers should understand all risks when jumping into a fresh test version. This build is unpolished, contains experimental systems, and you will encounter bugs.

How to Leave Feedback

If you find bugs or want to share your thoughts on the balance of the new modes, feel free to leave your feedback right here in the comments of this post or send it directly via Bug Report. You can also jump into our Discord channel.

When you share your thoughts, please clearly mention that it is"Game Modes Test Feedback"so the team can easily track it down and review it.

Thank you so much to everyone helping us test and polish this major update. Happy building, and let us know what you think!

Join Our Discord

If you have bug reports, feedback, suggestions, or information about the known issues listed above, we'd love to hear from you. Discord:

https://discord.gg/nugBWxZ

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