Hello there, Landlords!
It's been a few weeks since we last posted a development update and there's plenty to talk about. First of all, we'd like to announce that The Tenants is now 20% off starting today for a limited amount of time! If you haven't yet purchased your copy or simply have a friend who's interested in playing the game, this is the time to get it! To celebrate this, we're going to be running a special event in collaboration with some of our favorite Twitch streamers, more on which at the end of this post.
We finished off April with an update that brought important changes to the in-game economy, and while we're overall happy with how things turned out, we had noticed that property pricing took too steep of an increase which in turn made the game too grindy. We have since corrected these issues and pushed an update last Tuesday that makes all properties cheaper by 20% on average. For those who prefer a more laid-back experience, we're now also working on a new game mode called Creative, which will focus on giving you more time and resources to work on your apartments.
Apartment design by our Discord community member Jan
What did we work on in May, though? Well, following our roadmap, we began working on the big Tenant Update. The first major update focuses on new features and interactions that have to do with the titled tenants. We've decided to scrap the old wishy-washy tenant core qualities system altogether since most of what it did wasn't really well communicated and instead came up with a new, more impactful system of tenant traits in conjunction with likes and dislikes. By putting in the time and researching your tenants, you'll be able to learn more about their behavior. Some tenants might turn out to be very Agreeable and they won't cause issues when living with multiple roommates, while others might happen to be Clumsy which seemingly leads to things always breaking around them. The new system should make each tenant more unique, requiring you to treat each person differently.
The Tenant Update will also bring new ways to interact with your renters. In fact, you'll be able to take the initiative and finally do something to make your tenant happier or… well, less happy, if you want them out. A new feature called Services will allow you to treat your favorite tenant to a professional manicure at home, an exclusive live music event, or even a private fire dance show. Tenants will react differently to the various services depending on their traits, likes, and dislikes.
We should have more news regarding the update's release date in the coming weeks. For now, we welcome you to join us for the official Streaming Event where a number of really awesome Twitch streamers will grapple with their renters live, hosting giveaways for both The Tenants and House Flipper. Starting tomorrow, June 11th, we'll be having two streams per day where you'll get the chance to win a free game code, as well as have the opportunity to talk to us in the chat. We'll be releasing a detailed streaming schedule on our social media (Facebook, Twitter) so keep an eye out for more information regarding the event. And don't worry if you can't make it, you can always join us on Discord where we have a great community that will make you feel right at home.
Let us know what you think of the development progress in the comments down below. Stay tuned and follow the game for more updates!
The Tenants Team