Dear Retailers,
This week, I’m excited to announce that we’ve integrated some long-sought-after Steam integrations into King of Retail 2 as part of the next update. This means that players can enjoy Cloud Save support alongside Steam Workshop functionality in the coming update.
These were long-requested changes, and one we’re approaching progressively as we add in-game features to better support them. I’ll go into each below in parts so people know what to expect and what will be available with this update.
Retail Anywhere – Cloud Save Support
In last update, we fixed issues with save file preference files, to make save importing smoother. With Steam Cloud Save integration, we’re introducing Save File management into the game.
Finally! No more manually moving save files, no more lost progress. Whether you’re on multiple devices, reinstalling after a system wipe, or just want better options than local sales, your empire will always be a sync away.
We’re looking for better ways to integrate, save importing, and organization going forward, now that functionality is online!
Share Your Designs - Steam Workshop Integration
The second feature, and one I’m particularly excited to continue developing, is the early implementation of Steam Workshop support.
We’re beginning a bit modestly with integration to ensure that every Workshop feature is well integrated into King of Retail 2, which means seamless imports and in-game exporting will definitely be added to additional design features as we add more.
Workshop will initially launch with the ability to upload and share retail display designs, giving players an entirely new way to exchange ideas and showcase their creativity. You can add displays from the Workshop while in the store, meaning you can browse and buy community displays in seconds!
We’ll be focusing this first phase of Workshop integration specifically on design sharing — keeping it lightweight. At this moment, as well, we’re looking into how to support custom images that are transferred between both saves and workshop items. I’ll have some updates in the near future how we plan to address this.
Next on Deck - Products on Backorder!
It’s been some time since we’ve introduced new products. We haven’t been idle here. In fact, product packs have been going at totally normal and steady rate; something we’re always doing in the background.
I put a small pause on releases while we got major feature updates out of the way and bug-tested, but it’s time to make up for lost time!
Our next Product Lineup update will include:
Shampoos
Conditions
Hair Dyes
Skin Creams
Hand Soaps
Pump Soaps
Shampoo (“For Men”)
Followting this new pack, we will be introducing Electronics with many varieties of products including PCs, PC accessories, graphics cards, games, movies, TVs and more. This enormous new category will be introduced over time and has been a long-requested addition to the catalog. And alongside these, we’ll be expanding Men’s Fashion and introducing Women’s Fashions in short-order.
I absolutely want to hear your feedback on Save and Workshop integration, and the best way to weigh in is on our Community Discord. This is a tool I want to bring to the community to make sharing and designing in King of Retail 2 better than ever, so your input is the first consideration in adding new features for Workshop support. And make sure to drop into our Dev Livestreams every other Friday.
Until next time, happy sales.
-Daniel