🧭 New Strategy Guide (Hint) Feature
Added a permanently accessible hint button (FAB) in the bottom-right corner of the screen
Displays strategic advice tailored to your current situation, including R&D acceleration, licensing, and litigation
Helps clarify next steps and supports decision-making during management
🏢 Company Name Customization
You can now set your company name at the start of the game
The last entered company name is saved and automatically shown on the next launch
Enhances immersion as a management simulation
📊 Quarterly Contribution Display on Patent Cards
Patent cards now show how much each patent contributes to revenue on a quarterly basis
When viewed alongside maintenance costs, this makes it easier to decide when to retain or abandon patents
🌳 Major Overhaul of the Software Category
Complete redesign of the software product tree structure
Level 0 products
Market size and total development cost are now determined randomly
Level 1 and higher products
Market size and total development cost are now calculated automatically
This change increases strategic depth and replayability across playthroughs
🎓 Tutorial Improvements
Adjusted and refined key explanations in the early game
Improved onboarding flow to help players transition more smoothly into strategic decision-making
🛠 Other Changes
Various bug fixes
Stability and usability improvements
We will continue improving Patent Tycoon to deliver a deeper and more engaging experience centered on
strategic thinking, experimentation, and long-term management decisions.
As always, your feedback is highly appreciated.