- Full Release: Story Mode, New Music & More - 24 June 2026
After almost 18 months, the official 1.0 release is here with story events! It's been a long journey from early access back in February of 2025 and I appreciate everybody who's played the game to date (and future). As a solo developer, this update has been in the works for a long time and I wanted to make sure it was as ready as possible before releasing it to you guys.New:Added in-game musicAdded 2 new audio tracksAdded the mail tabAdded a storyEmployees now have unique looksEmployee info screen added to the management tabChanges:Adjusted default ceiling colorChanged the default PC screen when not in useChanged the default main menu themeRemoved working hours from the management tabChanged the sign fontImproved main texture tilingV-Sync is now enabled by defaultChanged the customer number font to be in-line with the rest of the gameUpdated all snack textures and iconsImproved lighting…
- Cars & Traffic Update: Parking Lot, Vehicles, Fixes - V0.9 - 28 April 2026
New:Added vehiclesCustomers can now arrive and leave by carCustomer names now draw from a pool of 5,600 unique combinationsNew skyboxChanges:Modified bench texturesModified fire hydrant texturesChanged the car park layoutLowered bloom intensityChanged the games iconFixes:Fixed a bug causing customers to spawn at incorrect locationsSignificantly reduced GC allocations per frameRemoved per-frame string allocations in day/night clock displayFixed double component lookups across multiple systemsFixed a crash that could occur when a customer was removed from the checkout queue unexpectedlyFixed a crash that could occur when the desk tried to scan more items than were physically on the counterFixed a bug where destroyed items would sometimes be counted or interacted with after removalFixed a crash at the checkout when no customer was present at the front of the queueFixed pink neon appearing…
- Minor patch V0.81 - 2 April 2026
Changes: Increased the default sensitivity Increased the max sensitivity Increased the default brightness Fixes: Fixed a bug preventing the tutorial from progressing past stage 2 Fixed multiple load crashes
- New customers, Employees, UI, and more - V0.8 - 31 March 2026
New:Added a loading screenAdded a fade transition when loadingChanges:Added a neon flicker to the main menu logoAdjusted the main menu background color filterChanged the main typefaceChanged the storefront typefaceCreated a new customer modelCreated a new employee modelCreated a new recleaner modelAdded more options to the main menu settingsChanged the settings menu UIImproved the main UIFixes:Fixed a bug causing volume changes made on the main menu to not carry over on load gameThe inventory can now be closed with escape and/or tabFixed performance issues with the popcorn and soda itemsFixed a bug allowing the player to leave the checkout while giving changeFixed a bug causing a loan to be unavailable at max levelFixed a bug causing snack shelves to have no collision on loadFixed UI dimming when giving changeAmbient noise no longer plays while pausedReduced the volume of an xp popupTha…
- Bugfix and Performance Improvements V0.71 - 5 March 2026
Fixes: Fixed a bug causing the customer to remain on the system after returning movies Fixed a load bug causing customers to not return movies Fixed a bug causing employees to destroy movies when using the recleaner Fixed a bug causing the recleaner to clean more than once Fixed a crash when updating the goal UI Fixed a bug causing the recleaner to clean 0 movies on load Smoothed performance across multiple systems Improved lighting performance
- Weather Update & Bugfix - 24 February 2026
Changes: Added natural weather types The weather will change gradually as you play Added environmental changes to scenery based on weather Added rain and snow visual effects Fixes: Updated engine to fix an instability Fixed tutorial keybinds showing incorrect keys Fixed a bug that caused the default shelf color to be incorrect The recleaner button can now be used to pickup cleaned movies Fixed a bug causing the New Game button to not be interactable Fixed a bug causing the default sensitivity to be low Fixed a bug that caused the storage room to start will all labels visible Fixed a bug that caused desk sounds to be heard anywhere. The volume is now quieter as the player moves away
- Decoration Update & Controller Support V0.6 - 3 December 2025
Changes:Added controller supportAdded posters. These can be placed and moved along the walls of the store.Added the decoration tabAdded customizable neon lightingAdded storefront color optionsAdded roof color optionsAdded shelf color optionsAdded the ability to change the main lighting color in-storeAdded a setting for controller sensitivityAdded the ability to disable the HUD with F3Improved general quality and lightingBugs:Sensitivity and FOV now save correctlyFixed a bug that caused the camera to flip when looking up or down 180 degreesFixed a bug that caused inventory items to not load correctlyFixed camera smoothing at varying frameratesFixed inventory slot alignmentThank you for playing, this wouldn't be possible without your support! If you haven't purchased Rental Store Simulator yet, feel free to wishlist.Or try it out, the game will be 40% off for 7 days!Don't forget to join t…
- Controller Support & Decoration Update News - 20 October 2025
Hi store owners!I just wanted to give a quick update on where the game is at, what is currently being worked on, and where it's going from here.Rental Store Simulator has evolved a lot since its release in February. The first major update the Storage update released in April, followed by the Food & Beverage update in September. Throughout this time, I have released many bugfixes, minor (and major) adjustments and improvements all based on your feedback. So thank you to everybody who has played so far and given their feedback, it helps a lot.Controller support is almost here! A few final additions and it will be ready. This will also make the game playable on Steam Deck.Additionally, a Decoration update will be releasing. This will be the introduction to the Decoration update, which will be released in parts. This will also allow for seasonal decorations and events to be released through…
- Minor Bugfix & Halloween Decorations V0.512 - 16 October 2025
Changes:Changed the default keybind to open/close checkouts to ensure it is only pressed intentionallyHalloween decorations have been put upBug fixes:Fixed a bug that caused xp to freeze when the mouse cursor appearsTraffic lights have been temporarily removed due to performance issuesFixed a bug that caused employees to overwrite movies during stocking, causing some to disappearStay in the loop and join the Discord. If you don't already own the game, don't forget to wishlist ready for the full release soon!
- Minor Bugfix V0.511 - 26 September 2025
Fixes: Fixed multiple load crashes Fixed a bug that caused the player camera to spin when interacting with a checkout or shelf Customers will correctly load outfit colors (previously outfits were re-randomized on load)
- Minor Patch V0.51 - 23 September 2025
Notes: Greatly increased employee serve speed with each upgrade point spent Adjusted skin and hair textures Added subtle film grain for a slight retro feel Removed storage update tooltip Bugs: Fixed a bug on load that caused male customers to play an incorrect walk animation Fixed an issue causing the storage room to update more than necessary Fixed a bug that caused items to remain on a checkout counter after serving Fixed a bug on load that caused customers to queue outside the store
- Food & Beverage Update V0.5 - 3 September 2025
New:Added confectionary stand item. This self-serve item will infinitely serve popcorn and soda to customers for a small profitAdded popcorn and sodaAdded drinks fridgeAdded drinksAdded drinks to the store and stock screenAdded notifications when purchasing itemsGoals will remain hidden once they are completedImproved UI elementsBug Fixes:New goals and store level UIFixed a clipping issue with some wallpapersFixed a bug that caused movies to disappearFixed a bug that caused customers to stop spawning after a period of daysFixed text alignment in various placesFixed a bug that caused all floors to be unlockedFixed a bug that caused a snacks total profit to increase incorrectlyFixed an error when adding cash to the player totalFixed a bug that caused movies to remain on the scanner after serving a customerFixed a crash caused when a customer moves to the front of the queueFixed a customer…
- Minor Bugfix V0.43 - 5 July 2025
Notes: New goals and store level UI Fixed a clipping issue with some wallpapers Fixed a bug that caused movies to disappear Fixed a bug that caused customers to stop spawning after a period of days
- Storage Update Improvements V0.42 - 11 May 2025
Notes: Hardware and snacks can now be interacted with in the player inventory Added a light switch Improved store brightness When purchasing multiple products, only one box is spawned (previously a new box would spawn every time the purchase button is pressed) Boxes can now hold an infinite amount of a product (previously boxes could only exceed the storage limit when placed on a storage shelf) Products in storage now appear in the player hotbar when interacting with a shelf. Placing items will prioritize the player inventory before taking from the storage room Employees no longer need to enter the storage room to grab products Added an inventory app to the computer Added the ability to set custom prices Added a "deposit items" box to the storage room. The player can select any items in their inventory and they will be automatically placed in storage Fixed a bug that caused customers to…
- Bugfix V0.411 - 9 April 2025
Notes: Fixed a bug that caused the player to upgrade their store beyond the max level Fixed a bug that caused goals to remain active after all upgrades are unlocked Fixed a UI issue on the upgrades tab Fixed a bug that caused the player to clip on top of the storage door Fixed a bug that caused employees to clip inside the Recleaner model Fixed a bug that caused boxes to load incorrectly Fixed a bug that prevents boxes from being picked up Fixed a bug that caused employees to get stuck when returning items to the storage room
- Bugfix V0.41 - 6 April 2025
Notes: Added item labels to storage shelves Fixed a bug that caused customers to walk through walls Fixed a bug that caused customers to leave incorrectly Fixed a bug that caused customers to enter when the store is closed Fixed a bug that cause time to not update when ending the day with freeze time enabled Added 2 additional shelves to the storage room Fixed a bug that prevented the player from cancelling when placing a box Fixed a bug that caused a box to be invisible when placing
- Storage Update - 5 April 2025
Notes: Items now arrive in boxes Added a storage room Employees will stock anything placed on a storage shelf Employees will no longer take items from the player inventory Added a trash bin beside the store to destroy any items Added a settings option to pause time until the store is open Fixed a bug that caused the player camera to clip through a wall when interacting with a shelf Fixed a bug that caused employees to go idle when stocking Fixed a bug that caused employees to use a different animation when walking Fixed multiple issues when an employee is processing returns
- Minor Improvements - 23 March 2025
Notes: Fixed a bug that caused items to be duplicated on load Fixed a bug that caused the store name to reset on load Added UI controls on screen for serving customers Added the ability to stop serving with the right mouse button
- Hotfix - 16 March 2025
Fixed a bug that caused customers to go idle Fixed a bug that caused customers to be unable to pick up snacks Fixed a bug that caused checkouts to be closed on load
- Improvements & Bugfix - 15 March 2025
Notes: Furniture can now be placed continuously without having to reopen the inventory Signs can now be removed from shelves Employees can now surpass level 10 in a skill Customers will now choose snacks at random Fixed a bug that caused chocolate raisins to not be purchasable Fixed a bug that prevented sale statistics from loading correctly Fixed a bug that prevented a sign from being placed Fixed a bug that caused shelf items to not hide when interacting with a different shelf Fixed a bug that caused employees to go idle after getting a skill to level 10 Fixed a bug that caused the wrong cash amount to be pressed Fixed a bug that caused the player to not be able to interact after cancelling an item placement Fixed a bug that caused the sign to remain on a shelf after cancelling placement Fixed a bug that caused hotbar items to appear invisible if the player scrolled too far Fixed a bu…
