What’s New in Saloon Simulator?
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect. Over the past 12 months, Saloon Simulator has transformed beyond recognition. We’ve worked tirelessly on optimizations and features to enhance gameplay. Along the way, we encountered small bugs—fixed with just a couple of clicks—and some major ones that had us scratching our heads for hours. Throughout it all, your warm reception of the Saloon Simulator Prologue (691 reviews, with an impressive 88% positive rating!) has kept us motivated. Your feedback inspired us to collaborate with 38 incredible voice actors, who brought life to the characters and customers of the saloon in Blueberry.
1. Blueberry, Livelier Than Ever
Though Blueberry is filled with buildings and nooks to explore, it has sometimes felt lifeless. But Blueberry is far from a ghost town—as you discovered the moment you opened your saloon in the Prologue. We’ve begun work on a “living city” mechanic, bringing the townsfolk to life with activity on the streets. In the next phase, we plan to introduce routines and special animations for our NPCs, deepening your immersion in the world of Saloon Simulator.
2. Live Music?
In Act Two, Robert—a ragtime-loving musician with a knack for trouble—will arrive in town. Before you can hire him to play at your saloon, you’ll need to help him escape his biggest mess yet. Robert’s music will do more than enhance the atmosphere while you pour drinks—it’ll provide a new source of income (you’ll split tips 50-50) and influence customer behavior. Want to encourage diners to stay for a meal? Ask him to play some background tunes. Looking to impress Casey the gravedigger or Doctor Henry? Have Robert strike up a lively melody—perfect for a brawl. With unconscious customers to save (or rob), the action never stops!
3. It ain't much, but it's honest work
Here are some smaller but impactful improvements by our programmer Patryk, a specialist in seemingly “small” changes that make a huge difference:
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Characters finally drink from their glasses instead of spilling everywhere:
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A notification system to keep you updated on all the happenings in the saloon
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Highlighting dirt and trash when using the right tools, so cleaning enthusiasts will never miss a spot
Our Wishes for You
Saloon Simulator is no longer just a demo of mechanics or a small slice of life in the Wild West. It’s growing into a full-fledged game that you can lose yourself in for hours. While there’s still much to work on, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built so far. We’re endlessly grateful for your kind words and the patience you’ve shown as we work toward the final version of Saloon Simulator. From chilly Gliwice in Poland, we send you all our warmest holiday greetings and wish you a Merry Christmas and/or a Happy New Year. We hope 2025 brings you joy and peace.
If you’d like to visit Blueberry again, remember that you can still play the Saloon Simulator Prologue on Steam.
Join Our Discord Community
We warmly invite you to join our Discord community, where we can chat, share ideas, and hear your suggestions. We’re eager to hear your thoughts and feedback, which will help us make Saloon Simulator even better.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Best wishes from Krzysztof “xardi” Marchewka and the entire Glivi Games team