• Welcome to another devlog. This week’s main focus is the new Research System, but we’re also bringing in the Workbench, tool changes, a dirt and damage system, some visual improvements for buildable plots, and a few extra tweaks. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been working hard to make the core gameplay loops feel tighter, clearer, and more fun. Let’s jump in!🙂

• Previously, progression was mostly about earning level points and leveling up. Higher levels unlocked more valuable products, passive income buildings, and decoration options. The problem was that it could feel a bit old and linear, and it didn’t clearly show players what they were working toward.

• So we’ve shifted that idea into Research Points. You’ll now earn Research Points through many different actions, not just leveling. Selling products, selling camp tickets, collecting trash, and even handling special customer situations we’ll introduce later will all contribute.

• You’ll spend these points by building a Research Desk, which unlocks a new UI where you can unlock almost everything in the game. It’s not completely unlimited, but you’ll have much more control over what you unlock first and how you shape your progression.

• We also streamlined the tool system. There were too many tools doing very small jobs, so we removed less meaningful ones like the shovel and rake, and reorganized the tool set to be more effective and purposeful.

• We also wanted to solve the “lost tools / zero durability” frustration. Previously, you had to go buy a new tool. Now, with the Workbench, all tools live in one place. If you lose a tool, you can grab a replacement from the Workbench. And if a tool’s durability gets low, you can place it on the Workbench and have it recover over time.

• Passive income buildings like toilets, showers, saunas, and more can now get dirty and take damage over time. You’ll need to clean and repair them regularly. If you ignore maintenance, passive income can stop completely, so upkeep is now a real part of running your business.

• The system where you clear natural obstacles on purchased plots to create building space already existed, but we improved it visually to make it feel more satisfying.

• We simplified obstacles into two main types: trees and rocks, which also made it easier to remove unnecessary tools. We also added grass coverage so buildable areas feel more natural instead of flat and empty.

• And yes, when you place a building, the ground under it changes and the grass disappears. It’s a small detail, but it makes the environment feel much more alive.

• We increased the variety of passive income buildings, so your business will feel like it’s growing and evolving over time.

That’s it for this week. More updates are coming weekly, and if you want to follow development more closely, feel free to join our Discord! https://discord.gg/6vqU9XpJrU
Thanks for reading!

Best regards,

• After last week’s devlog, we’re back with a brand-new one. With your support and motivation, the game is getting better every single day. If you want to help us reach a wider audience, it really means a lot when you like, comment, share, and add the game to your wishlist. Also, we highly recommend joining our Discord so we can stay in closer contact. 🙂

• We also have some great news: the game name change and the store page visual updates we mentioned last week have been approved. We’re really happy with it, and the game now looks much clearer and stronger from a marketing perspective.

• This week’s main focus is two big updates: Sign Customization and the End of Day system. Let’s jump in!

• We finally expanded the sign customization system in a big way. When you build your shop, you’ll start with a default sign, and with one click you can open the customization UI and design your perfect storefront sign.

• The best part: everything in this system will be completely free and unlimited. That means from the very start of the game, you’ll be able to create amazing signs without restrictions.

So what can you do?

• 10 different sign types, with fully adjustable colors

• 10 customizable font styles

• 100+ logos, emblems, patterns, and other visual materials

• All U.S. state flags and many country flags

• Until now, the game progressed with a realistic, continuous time flow, without a sleep or day-ending feature. That’s changing.

• At the start of the game, you’ll be able to stay at the town Motel for a small fee. Or, if you prefer, you can spend some time and money to build a wooden cabin near your business and sleep there instead. We also plan to make the cabin customizable so it feels like your own place. We just need to create a bit more furniture and interior items first.

Here’s how the day flow works:

• You start the day at 08:00 a.m

• At 12:00 p.m, the day “closes” (time pauses)

• After that, no customers arrive and work pressure is gone

• You’re free to spend time however you like: organize, decorate, prepare, and plan

• When you’re ready to start the next day, you simply go lie down in your bed

• Once you go to sleep, you’ll see the End of Day screen, which shows a daily summary of your business. This screen is still being refined, so some stats may change and new ones may be added. We’ll lock it in after more long-term testing.

That’s it for this week. More updates are coming weekly, and if you want to follow development more closely, feel free to join our Discord! https://discord.gg/6vqU9XpJrU
Thanks for reading!

Best regards,