Developer posts and news about this game.
Long time no see! The closed beta for Act 2 will begin on December 8 . The beta will be available in English. We’ll notify everyone selected for the test on Monday, October 19. We’ve decided to invite a few more players than originally planned, so if you signed up, your chances j
Work on Act 2 is in full swing, but we didn't want to leave you without any updates in the meantime. So we've taken some of your most requested features, polished a few long-standing rough edges, and put them all together for you. Have fun! INTRODUCING: Relaxed Mode! Want to focu
Hello! If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until July 9th, it’s available with a 33% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale. Enjoy the game! View game page
Fixed a bug which caused Bobby Martin to leave your studio without notifying you. Fixed a bug which caused expenses for extending an advertising campaign to be counted as income. Fixed a bug which caused cinema maintenance to be free. Fixed a bug which caused the Services Departm
Act 2 of Hollywood Animal, which spans up to 1965, is shaping up to be the most complex and content-rich part of the game. Naturally, it will include a vast number of new events, scandals, characters, and large-scale storylines. Thought there was something suspicious about Joe Du
Illegal Tendencies now vary more frequently among characters. The "Game Over" screen has been redesigned. Added 600 new posters (no, we won't chill with the damn posters). Various UI fixes. Added a new hidden achievement with a special purpose. Stay tuned for Act 2 details later
Hello everyone! Today marks one year since Hollywood Animal launched in Early Access — and it’s been a lot of fun! We’ve been updating the game based on your feedback, and while not everything has moved as quickly as we (and you) originally hoped, we believe the game is heading i
Hello! Spring is a time for new beginnings and inspiration. It’s the perfect moment to start your cinematic journey! If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until March 26th, it’s available with a 33% discount as part of the Steam Sprin
Added a new event that will prove to all doubters that Arthur Gerstein is 100% not a jealous man. Added 3 new story elements to brighten your spring and turn up the romance. If you have more than one secret, changes in leak risk are now shown via quick notifications instead of po
Watch Charlie Pryor plays Hollywood Animal. It's pre-recorded videos of Charlie Pryor playing a “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” update.
If nominated for Pollux, Colman Graves will now receive special attention. If you’ve dug up dirt on a salaried employee, you can now use it in negotiations to lower their monthly pay. Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect probabilities to be displayed when setting up agent opera
This update focuses on refining the Simulation layer of Hollywood Animal — the systems that shape competition, progression, and the overall balance of power in your cinematic empire. From smarter rivals to more meaningful awards, we’ve reworked a wide range of mechanics that defi
Reduced the game’s RAM usage by 30%. Agents’ current tasks are now displayed on the map. Improved visualization of other Security processes. The Script Department pop-up now shows when its efficiency is reduced due to having too many scriptwriters. Fixed a bug which prevented you
Fixed a bug that prevented some save files from loading. Fixed an issue that prevented some news about World War II and mayoral election from being displayed. Extending contracts no longer releases characters from prison. Sorry, we don't make up the rules. Fixed an issue that cau
Hello! The Steam Winter Sale is here, and Hollywood Animal will available at a 33% discount from December 18th until January 5th. It’s time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies — a Christmas update has been released today. The Christmas Booster Pack is now live
Hello! It's time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies! As promised, the Christmas Booster Pack is now live and ready to spread some festive cheer. This update fills your scriptwriting arsenal with a collection of eight Christmas-themed story elements. Perfect fo
Fixed a bug which could cause you to receive box-office revenue twice in Germany. Apparently, the German economy had other plans. Fixed a bug which could soft-lock the game when leveling up department heads. Fixed a bug which could require you to pay an enormous fine for a poache
You can no longer kidnap your own employees and ransom them back to yourself. Turns out that’s not how business works. Fixed an issue which caused quest characters (like Bobby Martin) to leave your studio without a notification. Fixed a bunch of bugs in the “Movies for Double Fea
Fixed an issue which prevented you from unlocking new settings through undirected research. You will no longer receive story elements from research if you’ve already acquired them through the Factory policy. Fixed an issue which caused the achievement with Wendy Carpenter not to
Fixed a bug that prevented new purchase scripts from appearing. Small UI improvements of Factory Policy and Pollux system.