This update introduces two new features designed to make running your store feel even more immersive, along with several gameplay improvements, visual upgrades, and bug fixes.
🚀 New Features
🔎 Handheld Scanner at the Cash Register
Checkout just got faster and more immersive.
You can now scan items using a handheld barcode scanner at the register, reducing camera movement and making checkout smoother during busy rushes.
📦 Order Inventory Using a Tablet
The Owner’s Desk now includes a tablet that allows you to order items directly in first-person.
Walk around your store, monitor inventory, and place orders without breaking immersion.
⚙ Improvements
Several improvements have been made to gameplay, visuals, and usability:
Improved overall image sharpness for enhanced visual clarity
Reworked the tutorial for a faster start into gameplay (If your save file is currently mid-tutorial, restarting is recommended)
Platform Carts and Utility Carts can now be placed inside the Freezer and Office
Added an audio alert when a Cashier requires assistance
Improved UI scaling across various screen resolutions
Updated Progress Tree descriptions and context for better clarity
Recentered the first-person crosshair
Adjusted console text color for improved visibility
Doubled the chance for items to be discounted
Eliminated a 3-second delay before Cashiers begin scanning items
Standing Freezer is now 20% taller
🛠 Bug Fixes
This update also resolves a number of issues reported by the community:
Fixed an issue where ordering 100 items could result in zero cost
Fixed quantity ordering issues in non-English languages
Corrected discounted price calculation errors
Employees will now timeout and move to their next task if they become stuck
Fixed multiple issues that prevented certain save files from loading
Resolved missing font issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese languages
Fixed missing or incorrect language translations
Fixed an issue that caused Stockers to get stuck after stocking shelves
Fixed an issue that allowed Stockers to discard good items
Fixed an issue where the Cash Register light could turn black after assistance was needed
Fixed an issue that prevented Tasks from triggering
Fixed an issue that prevented Decoration and Garbage Bin placement near the player
Fixed an issue that caused Order Preset names to change while walking in first-person
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