❓ FAQ – Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Game. Bodybuilder Simulator CO-OP
Hi! My name is Patryk and I am the only developer working on this project.
What originally started as a simple simulator has grown into a full open-world game with a huge number of systems, mechanics, and interactions. It’s a very ambitious project that takes a lot of time, but because of that, something truly unique is being created.
I’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions for you – everything you need to know 👇
🗓️ When is the demo and full release?
Demo: August 2026
Full game release: December 2026 (before the holiday season)
Release date may shift by up to ~30 days if necessary.
💰 What will the game cost?
The game will be priced like a classic simulator: around $20–30.
🎮 Will the demo be paid?
No. The demo will be completely free, but with limited content.
💊 Will steroids appear in the game?
No. There will be no doping or illegal substances.
Instead, the game will feature supplements, nutrition products and legal training boosters within the system. The goal is a realistic but healthy character progression system without doping.
💻 What platforms will the game be available on?
At launch, the game will be available on PC.
If the game gains enough popularity, versions for Xbox and PlayStation are planned.
🤝 Will there be co-op?
Co-op has been postponed for now.
It will not be available in the demo, but it is planned for the full version. It will be a full-feature system, however it still requires significant development time.
🛠️ What engine is the game built on?
The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5.
📖 Will there be a story mode?
Yes. The game includes a storyline that evolves based on your choices.
However, the main focus remains on character progression, training systems, sports mechanics and learning physical conditioning.
⏱️ How long is the story?
The estimated completion time is around 12–15 hours.
👩 Can you play as a female character?
Yes. Female characters are fully developed and treated equally to male characters.
🌍 Will there be ethnicity options?
There will be no direct ethnicity selection.
However, the customization system allows you to create a character inspired by virtually any region in the world.
🏋️ Is only bodybuilding available?
No. The game includes many sports disciplines, including bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, armwrestling, boxing, MMA, calisthenics, swimming, running, long jump and more.
👥 Will there be NPCs?
Yes – NPCs are a key part of the world.
They train in gyms, work in places like cafés, run, swim, rest and follow their own daily routines. The world is designed to feel highly alive.
🏋️♂️ Can I use all equipment from the start?
No. Some equipment requires learning how to use it, gaining experience and progressing skills.
🌍 Will the entire map be accessible?
Yes. The entire game world is fully open and explorable.
💼 Can the player work?
Yes. The game includes an economy system and its own currency, and working is one of the key progression mechanics. There will be multiple ways to earn money.
🏙️ Will the world be interactive?
Yes – this is one of the core features of the game.
All buildings have fully accessible interiors, and the entire map is explorable with no “dead” locations.
Two areas are especially detailed: the gym and the player’s house. In these locations, over 70% of elements are interactive, meaning the player can actively interact with most of the environment.
Examples include lights, doors, refrigerators, TVs, radios, equipment, furniture and many everyday objects.
The goal is maximum immersion and a feeling of truly living in this world.
❤️ How can I support the project?
The best ways to support are adding the game to your Steam wishlist, being active on Discord and sharing the game with others.
Every wishlist add has a real impact on development.
🏠🏋️ Can the gym and player house be customized?
Yes.
Some elements of both the player’s house and the gym will be editable and customizable.
You will be able to change and replace various parts of the environment, including:
wall colors, desks, TVs, computers, doors, furniture, showers, cabinets, toilets and other interior elements.
🎯 The goal is to give players a sense of ownership and personalization, allowing them to shape their own living and training spaces