Hey everyone!
This week I made solid progress on v1.27.0, I even had time to work on things that weren't originally planned. As usual... I didn't make progress on the studio director. I know I need to do it and I will, just not this week. But I've got some nice things to show you!
This Week's Recap
Let's start with the interface, and yes, City Game Studio's interface changes all the time, but don't worry, it's a light touch and you won't get lost. And this particular change is going to make your life easier. It's a new button for conventions that lets you swap the game being showcased across all your convention stands at once. I tested it myself, it's really handy and works great!
Beyond the interface, the banker got a small improvement too. From now on, if you go bankrupt, the banker will offer you a new option to avoid shutting down for good. But it comes at a cost. The banker will offer to buy back your debt in exchange for an additional 10% tax on all your income. And 10% is a lot, especially on the highest difficulty levels where you're already taxed at over 50%. So this option is great for surviving early-game bankruptcy, but it's expensive in the long run.
On a slightly more cheerful note, the game gets a little easier thanks to a new in-game event arriving in March 2020. You've probably guessed it, it's tied to the global pandemic. This event gives a 21% visibility boost to all your games for 24 months starting from March 2020. Told you it would make you happy!
What's Coming Next
I have plenty of ideas swirling around, but starting next week I'm fully focusing on the studio director. I'll be adding the option for them to make game sequels.
I also have another idea related to HR. It would be great if HR could also manage employee happiness. The unhappiest employees would be sent on vacation before they decide to quit the company entirely. What do you think of that idea? Feel free to leave a comment, I'm very much open to your feedback!
A Quick Closing Note
This is a first, and I think it'll interest you, especially if you've been playing City Game Studio for years. I've started working on a small DLC. It only adds cosmetic content, nothing gameplay-altering. Just a few additions that should make you happy: new magazines, new logos, new furniture, and a few other little things. Feel free to add it to your wishlist if you're interested:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893100/City_Game_Studio_Supporter_pack/?utm_source=CGS-04052026
Alright, that's already the end of this devlog. Thanks for reading!
See you next week,
Take care of yourselves in the meantime,
Xavier aka Binogure