We have received several messages from you asking about how far the updates are coming.
And it has been quite some time since our last post, so here comes :-)
We are still working on a larger change to the game, allowing you to expand your business into opening several stores. We have almost gotten the basics to work, and after that we need to add some content giving it some playability. When this is done, it is about testing, bugfixing and balancing. It will most likely not be fully complete for the update, but will be accessible as a beta-version alowing you to play and give feedback on what you think of it.
So what have we made so far?
City Map
First of all, there is the City Map. This will show the available lots for rent, for purchase, or contract offers allowing you to earn some money working for other companies.
The image shown is the only area at the moment, but will be expanded to a larger map of different population compositions and densities. Since these areas differ in customers, it will require you to pay more attention to which articles you purchase, and how you manage the area.
This means you also can't afford the best of locations immediately, but you will have to earn money the lower populated areas before being able to open a store in the midtown.
New Areas
There will also be other areas to explore, and people to interact with.
For instance the University which in time will contain much improved tutorials, and tips on how to play the game.
Or the city hall, where you must apply for new companies, or buying lots to build on.
These areas are only very basic at the moment, but will also improve in the future, along with new ones.
Personalities
Your staff now has received different personality traits. This means that they now have two positives and two negatives to them, meaning that you also need to take this into consideration when managing and hiring.
Wages & Negotiation
The staff are also now aware about being better at working at your store. So they will demand higher wages as time goes by. This also means that you can call up your staff for renegotiations, and even promotions to become the manager when you are away.
So this is what we have been up to for the last month. We don't know yet when it will be available for playing, but hopefully we have cleared the worst parts of the work. If this gives you any fun ideas on what could be possible to do in the game, please let us know about it.
Happy Retailing
//The Devs