- WORK IN PROGRESS - UPDATE - 14 December 2025
We’d like to share a quick update on the progress of the upcoming patch 👋 At this stage, we have successfully migrated the entire project and game code to the latest Unreal Engine 5.7, resulting in improved stability and a small FPS boost.We have also completely reworked the save system. It no longer stores unnecessary or removed objects (such as items discarded, trashed, or sold during missions), which should fix several minor bugs, significantly improve stability, and reduce loading times.In addition, the game settings menu has been fully redesigned. The previous version caused too many issues, so the new menu is now more compact and, most importantly, correctly saves all player settings.We are currently running internal tests. After upgrading to a newer Unreal Engine version, some older mechanics introduced minor issues, which we are actively fixing and refining to ensure smoother g…
- Work in Progress - 11 November 2025
Hey Motelers!Huge thanks for all the bug reports and messages you’ve been sending in. We’ve gone through everything, organized it, and we’re already working on fixes. We’re also planning to move the whole project to a newer version of Unreal Engine, which should improve stability, performance, and just make the game run smoother overall.We’ve got a lot on our plate and not a huge team, but our number one priority right now is getting the core version of the game running without issues. It really means a lot to us that, even with some bugs still around, so many of you are telling us that you’re enjoying the game and the atmosphere. That gives us a ton of motivation to keep pushing.Some bugs are tricky to reproduce, but while moving to the newer engine, we’ll be reviewing the code again from top to bottom, which gives us a good chance to catch and fix the more stubborn issues too.We truly…
- HOTFIX 0.0.6 (30/09/2025) - 30 September 2025
Hotfix – Patch Notes 🛒 Inventory management – stands now display the number of items in stock when approached in hand mode. 🏚️ Room task zones – fixed errors with counting renovated elements. 🔒 Auto store closing – neon switches to Closed when stock drops below 10 items. 💡 Motel neon – fixed issue where it didn’t retain its clean state after reload. 🏆 Steam achievements – all should now unlock correctly. 🧹 Mission 4 – cleaning targets are now highlighted and fade once properly cleaned.
- HOTFIX 0.0.5 (27/09/2025) - 27 September 2025
Hey Players! 👋 Good news – the issue with the extra wall & ceiling counter in the Tutorial mission has now been fixed! 🎉 The latest hotfix takes care of the problem, so you can jump back in and play without any worries. Thanks again for your patience and support ❤️ Have fun!
- IMPORTANT MESSAGE - BUG WITH COUNTER IN TUTORIAL! - 26 September 2025
Hey Players! 👋 We’d like to let you know that the latest update has fixed the issues you’ve been reporting ✅. Unfortunately, it also caused an unexpected problem with the wall & ceiling counter during the Tutorial mission.👉 If you’re just starting a new game, we recommend waiting until tomorrow – a hotfix is on the way to resolve this and everything should work correctly after the update.Thank you for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience ❤️ Your support and feedback mean a lot to us!
- UPDATE TO VERSION 0.1.80.EA - 26 September 2025
🛠️ Game Update – Fixes & ImprovementsHey Motel Managers! We’ve prepared another round of fixes and improvements to make gameplay smoother, remove annoying bugs, and improve the overall motel management experience.🏨 Rooms & Renovations🔧 Fixed upper room renovations – removed the incorrect “outside the room” message.🪑 Fixed a bug when accidentally picking up furniture during another room’s renovation (also triggered “outside the room”).📋 Fixed the task list display during renovations.🧱 Removed an issue with double-counting wall elements while renovating a different room.📝 Minor fixes in task descriptions during renovation.🚫 Added a restriction during room service – dirty bathtubs and toilets can’t be picked up until cleaned (prevents many bugs).🗑️ Fixed the trash generation system – garbage should no longer spawn under furniture.👥 Guests & Booking🛎️ Improved the guest booking s…
- BIGGER Update Incoming - Fixes for all reported bugs - 24 September 2025
Dear Players! 🎮✨We’re happy to let you know that within the next few days we’ll be releasing a new update that fixes all currently reported bugs from the forum section. 💪Thank you so much for your patience and understanding – it’s just the two of us working on the project, and every reported issue had to be carefully reproduced before we could eliminate it. We’re now wrapping up the final fixes where they were necessary.On top of that, we’ll be opening a special FAQ thread on the forum to make communication smoother and help answer the most common questions faster. 🙌We know the wait has been a bit longer, but many of the bug reports contained only partial information. To properly track down and fix them, we had to identify the exact conditions that caused each issue. Some bugs may have also dug deeper into your current save files.So, if a particular issue doesn’t disappear right away…
- HOTFIX 0.0.3 (20/09/2025) - 20 September 2025
Fixes Room Service: fixed an issue where dirt was not counted correctly by the vacuum cleaner – cleaning progress is now tracked properly. Quest 9 – drink machine widget: fixed a bug where the widget overlapped and prevented filling the drink machine. The widget now appears under the machine app interface. This issue only affected low-resolution monitors. Task list – bathroom furnishing: clarified the description – added information that the toilet paper holder and towel hanger can be found in the Service section of the Motel Mart app. Room 1 – doors: added a notification indicating that the door will unlock as the mission progresses. The previous message was unclear and could be misleading. Notes (important for existing saves affected by the vacuum cleaner bug) If the vacuum cleaner bug has already been saved into your current game progress, you don’t need to start over. We’ve added a…
- HOTFIX 0.0.2 - 18 September 2025
Hotfix Fixed room service behavior after motel guests in continuous play mode Trash no longer spawns under furniture Dirt is now correctly counted in the task list counters
- HOTFIX - 0.0.STREAM xD - 17 September 2025
Hotfix – thank you for your feedback! Thanks to your sharp eyes during the DA VINCI stream we managed to quickly catch and fix a few small bugs:fixed drink machine functionality,fixed furniture counting in rooms while furnishing,small fix for the selling animation (spotted during the last internal tests).Thanks a lot for your support and feedback! 🙌 Red Phoenix Team
- Final Update Before Release 🚀 - 16 September 2025
Hey everyone! 👋 We’ve got one last batch of improvements and fixes for you before the big release of Holiday Motel Simulator 🚀 Update Notes🌊 Beach waves sound – softened and less tiring during longer play sessions. 💻 Lobby computer sound – no more “groaning” noises. 📦 Electric box collisions – invisible blocking zones removed. 🚿 Pressure washer – smoother operation and more accurate hit detection. 🛒 Shelf stocking – just hold LMB and items will snap into place automatically. 🛠️ Room renovation – optimized number of interactive elements (especially those pesky ceilings). 📦 Material balance – all materials now have more uses, both purchased and carried. 🎯 HUD – fixed rare issues (e.g. accepted missions not showing). 💡 Lighting tweaks – subtle improvements for better atmosphere. ⚡ Optimization pass – more stability and performance improvements. 🐣 Easter eggs – we’ve added anoth…
- 📢 Pre-release Update! - 8 September 2025
Hey everyone! 👋 We’ve been listening closely to internet creators 🎥 and all of you sharing thoughts in the comments 💬. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re doing everything we can to shape Holiday Motel Simulator into the best experience possible before launch. 💙 This way we were able to spot and fix several issues ahead of launch. Here’s what’s new:🛠️ Fixed an issue where money was counted twice when purchasing materials or furniture 🎮 Added predefined control schemes for controllers and Steam Deck ⚙️ Improved the game menu – axis sensitivity settings now work as intended 🖥️ Resolved a problem where resolution settings weren’t being saved 🏚️ Fixed minor map bugs that affected room renovation mechanics 💾 Added the option to delete save files directly from the Load Menu 🌍 Corrected small translation errors reported by our community 🧽 Updated window cleaning mode – no…
- Launch date confirmed! 🏨🌴 - 5 September 2025
Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that Holiday Motel Simulator will officially open its doors on September 18, 2025, entering Early Access! 🚪✨A huge thank you for all your support - it really keeps us going. 🙏 We want to grow this game together with you, adding new features, polishing the experience, and building the ultimate motel empire. We’d also love it if you continue to follow the game, share your thoughts, and stick with us on this journey. Every wishlist, comment, and bit of feedback helps us make Holiday Motel Simulator the best it can be. ❤️👉 If you run into any bugs, please report them on our Discord or here on Steam. 👉 Shortly after launch, we’ll be sharing a roadmap so you can see what’s coming next.See you at the grand opening! 🚗💼
- GAMEDEV LOG #10 - 13 August 2025
Hello everyone! 👋We’ve just wrapped up one of the last big technical tasks before Early Access - the save system. 💾 It’s working smoothly, so you’ll be able to keep your progress without any issues. Right now, we’re polishing the final gameplay mechanics for the continuous play mode that unlocks after finishing the story missions - making sure room standards, overall motel quality, and rental profits are calculated correctly. 🌟We’re also working on localizations 🌍 - our goal is to have as many languages as possible ready for the Early Access launch, with more to be added in the future.A Look Back With the big launch just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to take you on a little trip back in time and see how far the game has come over the past year. ⏳ Some of these places might look familiar… or maybe they didn’t even exist back then! 👀🏝️ The Beach Last year… there wasn…
- GAMEDEV LOG #9 - 27 June 2025
Hey everyone! 👋We've got some exciting updates to share as Holiday Motel Simulator enters its final phase of development. Here's a quick rundown of what we've been working on! 🌴 Map runs smoother now We spent some time cleaning up and optimizing the map so everything runs better. Fewer hiccups, better performance, and a smoother experience overall - especially on mid-range PCs. 🌴 Intro missions are done All the early story missions are now finished! These are the ones that gently walk you through the game’s core mechanics without feeling like a boring tutorial. 🌴 Beta testing in progress We’ve got people playing the game behind the scenes, sending us feedback and bug reports. It’s helping a ton, and we’re really grateful for all the input. If you’re part of the beta, thank you! 🌴 New in-game tutorial app You know those annoying tutorial pop-ups that break the flow of a game? Yeah,…
- GAMEDEV LOG #8 - 30 May 2025
Hey everyone! 👋 Hope you're all doing great. We’ve got a fresh update for Holiday Motel Simulator and wanted to give you a quick peek at what we’ve been cooking up - literally, in some cases. 😄 Lately, we’ve been focused on making the beach area feel way more alive and… well, vacation-y. There’s also been a bunch of polish and behind-the-scenes improvements to help everything run smoother. Let’s break it down: 🍹 The Beach is Getting Busy! We’ve finally added two big features: Beach Bar Drinks - You will be able to mix and serve drinks in the evenings. The system is fully functional (with more visual tweaks coming soon), so get ready to channel your inner beach bartender soon! Beach Food Service – During the day, you'll be serving simple meals to hungry beachgoers. The beach isn’t just for chilling anymore... it’s for cooking and mixing too. 😎 😴 Simplified Sleep System Sleeping is a…
- GAMEDEV LOG #7 - 9 March 2025
Dear Future Motel Owners! Welcome to another update this year! We’re excited to share the progress we’ve made on our game. We’re happy to announce that we have completely finished and fully refined the room renovation mechanics! Everything is working great, and we can’t wait for you to experience it yourselves. At the beginning, the available rooms will be in terrible condition – completely uninhabitable. One of your first tasks will be to fully renovate them. In total, you’ll have 18 rooms to restore, which will become a key source of income and allow you to further develop your motel. 🛠 Take a look inside – the first renovated room! 🛠 This is what a fully restored guest room can look like! You now have access to over 600 different items for interior design! You can freely choose from a wide range of furniture, lighting, building materials, and decorations, creating unique spaces in…
- GAMEDEV LOG #6 - 9 January 2025
Dear Future Motel Owners! With the new year upon us, we warmly welcome you and thank you for the tremendous interest and support you’ve shown for our game. To kick off this year, we’d like to share some updates on the progress of our development. We’re currently focused on rewriting most of the game’s mechanics to create more optimized code. This will ensure the game runs faster, smoother, and is better prepared for future updates. Our internal beta tests have shown that this is a crucial step in delivering the best possible experience for you. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re introducing items to the in-game shop. At this moment, we already have over 200 unique pieces of furniture that you can place in your rooms—and this is just the beginning! We haven’t even touched on bathroom items, wall and floor finishes, or many other features. This is only a small fraction of what we’ve pl…
- GAMEDEV LOG #5 - 27 September 2024
Welcome back after a long break! Recently, we’ve put a lot of effort into introducing new mechanics and reworking the map to align it with the gameplay we have planned. Instead of just writing about it, we’ll show you a few screenshots from the game that showcase the current state of our work. Of course, a lot will still change, but this will give you an idea of what we’re planning to bring into the game. In short, you’re essentially getting three games in one from us. 😊 Yes, that’s right! You’ll be able to serve your guests in your motel shop, on the beach, and, of course, as guests in your rooms. In addition to the fun of renovating, which will be the first stage of your gameplay, in the later stages you’ll have plenty of work to do to earn money for further renovations and upgrades to your motel! Our priority is to create the game in a way that makes the gameplay as relaxing and eng…
- GAMEDEV LOG #4 - 12 June 2024
Hello again! Recently, a talented programmer joined our team, prompting us to make some changes throughout the game. We are currently revising all the mechanics related to renovation and cleaning, such as: - Wall painting: We want it to be more satisfying and smooth. - Barcode scanner: Used for selling unnecessary items, it will also undergo a minor upgrade, both visually and in terms of the sales animation 😊 - Crowbar: This element was the least satisfying during our internal tests, so we are making changes to both the destruction animation and the crowbar hit itself. It needs to be more "meaty"! - Vacuuming: We are working to make it look more realistic. We aim to improve animations and add particle effects. - Pressure washer: Similar to vacuuming, we want it to look more realistic – more watery! - Window cleaning: The mechanics only need minor cosmetic adjustments. - Tile laying: We…
