Hello Rivals!
This update is available on the unstable beta branch. We'll push it to the main build after testing.
The major lag and FPS issues that got worse in later game days have been fixed, save system has been improved, NPC movement is smoother across the board, and store customization has arrived with Steam Workshop support on the way.
How do I join the Unstable beta branch? Right-click Mall Rivals in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable".
Key Changes:
Store customization — You can now customize your store's appearance. Steam Workshop support is coming soon so you'll be able to upload your own files, currently limited and in testing.
Lag/FPS fix —Fixed the major performance issues that progressively worsened in later game days.
Employee Management panel — View stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employees directly from your tablet.
Save system improvements — Multiple save-related bugs resolved.
New Features [NEW]
Employee Management panel in tablet — view stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employees
User Interface [UI]
Main menu game mode card titles now fit within card borders
Performance [PERF]
Fixed major lag/FPS issues that progressively worsened in later game days
Improved NPC pathfinding and movement across the board
Bug Fixes [FIX]
Achievement progress now properly syncs in multiplayer
Store monitors no longer need to be re-placed after loading a save
Store wall decorations now display correctly when first placed on the wall
Text no longer invisible when using Simplified Chinese
Custom key bindings no longer reset when loading into a game
Getting hit by a bat while in a menu no longer breaks player input
Tablet and employee dialogue no longer show stale info from the previous game after loading a save from the pause menu
Advertisement posters and banners now display their artwork correctly after loading a save
...and countless small fixes and improvements (honestly too many to list, we lost count)