Hi everyone,
Update 0.77 is probably the last update focused on improving the existing game before we move fully into Act 2. I know many of you have been asking when Act 2 is coming, and we’ll be sharing more news about it very soon—I promise it’s getting close.
This update focuses on smoothing out core systems and addressing long-standing frustrations before the next big chapter arrives.
Staff Management Improvements
One major change in this update is to staff management. I’ve decided to remove the feature that allowed you to send staff on vacation. While the idea made sense on paper, in practice it was frustrating to suddenly have missing staff on busy days, and it also introduced some tricky bugs that slowed development.
That said, staff still have stamina, and they’ll recover naturally if you allow them to rest after work. The goal here is to keep the system meaningful without making it annoying.
Bedroom Decoration Bonus
Decorating your bedroom now gives you a confidence boost every morning. This is a small but meaningful reward for players who take the time to make their room cozy and personal—and honestly, it just felt right for a game like Magic Inn.
Recipe Ingredient Visibility
Several players pointed out that there was no easy way to check recipe ingredients unless the recipe was already on the menu. That’s a great point.
With this update, ingredients are now shown directly in the recipe description, making planning and preparation much clearer.
UI Improvements (Ongoing!)
As with previous updates, I’m continuing to refine the UI. In this patch, customer order displays and staff management screens have been simplified and cleaned up, especially during busy inn hours. There’s still more to do, but things should already feel more readable and intuitive.
Bug Fixes
Finally—thank you so much for reporting issues and sticking with the game. I’m sorry some of these took a while to address, but this update fixes a large batch of reported problems. Hopefully, Magic Inn is now in a much healthier state as we head toward Act 2:
Fixed localization issues introduced by the new UI changes.
UI Fix: Corrected alignment problems on 16:10 resolutions.
Fixed the Contract Tutorial and Service Tutorial.
Various controller-related bug fixes.
Bug Fix: Fixed an exploit where players could sell information to Ellie infinitely for unlimited money.
Bug Fix: Buying discounted items from Ed’s shop no longer causes the shop to restock itself.
Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the protagonist would not spawn in the player bedroom at Laurel’s Inn.
Bug Fix: Items placed in Laurel’s Inn Main Hall are now correctly counted toward room properties.
As always, thank you for your patience, your feedback, and your trust in this little indie project. I’m incredibly excited for what’s coming next—and I can’t wait to show you Act 2. ❤️
— The Magic Inn dev