- Vending Machine Co. v1.2.2 Banking & Polish Update - 8 September 2026
Hey everyone! Vending Machine Co. v1.2.2 is now live with a batch of quality-of-life improvements, visual polish, and a few useful changes to banking and warehouse management. What's New Warehouse Trash Bin A trash bin has been added to the warehouse, along with a new discard flow for getting rid of unwanted items. Banking Improvements Withdrawal and deposit limits have been increased, and the amount selector now moves in larger steps to make bigger transactions faster. Money Tracking Fix Your save slot's total money now correctly includes both the cash you're carrying and your bank balance. Trash Bin Visual Update The trash bin received new art and an updated sprite. Summer Heatwave Accessibility The Summer Heatwave screen-space shader effect is now affected by the game's visual filter setting. We've also made a few smaller tweaks and polish changes throughout the game. Thanks for play…
- Vending Machine Co. v1.2.1 - Save System Fixes and Bug Fixes - 22 July 2026
Hey everyone! Update v1.2.1 is now available, bringing major improvements to the save system and the way game data is stored. This update refactors several save data formats to reduce save file sizes, shorten serialization times, improve performance, and make saving more reliable. Save System Improvements Added protection against overlapping save operations Implemented comprehensive error handling for the save process Refactored several save data structures for improved efficiency Updated sales tracking with lifetime statistics and seven-day sales history retention Converted machine slot history to a more efficient array-based format Added position and rotation rounding to reduce save file sizes Optimized data comparisons and storage for better performance Removed redundant save operations and duplicate box saves Added additional debug logging for save operations Save Compatibility Exis…
- Vending Machine Co. v1.2.0 - Stability & Steam Deck Update - 12 June 2026
Hi everyone! Vending Machine Co. has received a new update focused on stability, Steam Deck support, UI polish, and several behind-the-scenes improvements to make the game smoother to play. Thank you for playing, reporting issues, and helping us improve the game! What's New & Improved Steam Deck Improvements Improved Steam Deck control support. Added missing Steam Deck UI texts. Fixed Steam Deck related resolution issues. Improved platform checks so the game can better detect and adjust for different devices. Save & Load Improvements Refactored the save/load system for better reliability. Added extra failsafe checks to prevent save issues. Improved internal debugging tools for save files. Fixed delays related to menu save & quit behavior. Quest & Partnership Improvements Refactored quest controller selection. Improved partnership and quest controller handling. Updated partnership select…
- Vending Machine Co. v1.1.0 - Game Modes Update - 2 May 2026
We’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and two things kept coming up again and again. Some of you wanted to run the game on a second monitor, almost like an idler, where the day never ends, and you stay in control of when things move forward. Others told us the opposite: you want speed. Waiting a couple of minutes just to skip a day felt too slow. We hear you. Different players, different playstyles. So the team put together a Game Modes Update to let you enjoy Vending Machine Co. on your own terms. 🧘 Relax Mode Infinite days No timer You decide when the day ends Start with $4,000 Perfect for a second monitor setup, chill sessions, or just taking things slow. 🧃 Normal Mode Classic experience 10–20 minute days (you can skip the day after 2 mins) Start with $3,000 The balanced, intended way to play the game. 🔥 Mayhem Mode Fast-paced gameplay Skip days after just 30 seconds Star…
- Vending Machine Co. v1.0.6 - Minor Fixes/Balancing & Cloud Save Update - 28 April 2026
A fresh update is here with UI improvements, better pacing, fixes, and some nice quality-of-life changes across the board. ⚙️ Balance & Progression Reduced vending machine upgrade costs by $50–$100 to speed up early game progression Improved overall early-game flow and ramp-up pace 🧠 UI & UX Improvements Updated day phase timer visuals and layout, now the player can clearly understand when they can end the day Improved book UI tag spacing Refined pricing panel increase/decrease steps (0.5 increments) Removed unused top item shift behavior Updated end-of-day timer text to “Ready to End” Removed unnecessary floating text at the end of the day 💾 Save & System Updates Improved save button responsiveness (faster refresh timing) Added and refined auto-save system (5 min auto saves) General save system stability improvements Book system sync improvements Data and localization sync updates St…
- Vending Machine Co. v1.0.3 - Minor Bug Fixes - 26 April 2026
Here's a small update focused on polish, fixes, and some under-the-hood improvements. Improvements Improved tutorial flow with market chapter adjustments Added Suika reward updates New floating texts for end of day and random events Improved shop stock count handling Better item cost balancing for partnerships Sell overlay can now check panel map visibility Fixes Fixed end of day text and day index issues Synced quest character data properly Improved machine sell chance behavior after Day 40 Fixed an issue causing auto pricing for sponsorship items to be $0.01 Refactors & Technical Refactored Machine Warning Icon system General codebase cleanup and stability improvements Merged latest main branch updates As always, thanks for playing and keep the feedback coming!
- Vending Machine Co. - Out Now! 🎉 - 25 April 2026
Vending Machine Co. is officially out now! Start small with just one machine… then suddenly, you’re running a whole vending empire across a lively Japanese-style city. Pick your neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect prices, and keep your machines running smoothly. The full version is packed with improvements, new systems, and lots of extra content to explore: Shift Click to quickly load boxes into your machines or truck (no more dragging!) Truck upgrades, including some “illegal” mods in Yakuza Row 👀 Truck skins with colors and stickers to customize your style Charms from Temple Grounds that give daily gameplay bonuses Improved balance and a smoother earning curve Lots of fun minigames and side activities About Supporter Pack DLC We are also launching a Supporter Pack DLC alongside the game! It includes extra truck skins and cosmetics. It does not affect gameplay and is si…
- 70,000 Wishlists… and a Release Date! - 10 April 2026
Hey everyone! We just hit 70,000 wishlists for Vending Machine Co. 🤯 Seriously… thank you. This kind of support means everything to us. And we’ve got two big things to share: 📅 Release Date Announcement Vending Machine Co. officially launches on April 25th! We can’t wait for you to start building your vending empire across the city. 🎬 New Trailer is Live We’ve also dropped a brand new trailer showing off the latest gameplay, features, and improvements coming to the full version. Go check it out! 🛠️ Full Game QoL Improvements We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and made the game much smoother and more satisfying to play: • No more dragging boxes everywhere Shift + Click a box and it will automatically load into the nearest vending machine or your truck. • Better flow, less friction Managing inventory and restocking is now faster and way more intuitive. 🚚 Truck Upgrades & C…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.8.6 - QoL & Balance Update - 8 March 2026
Hey restockers!! We have been working on the full game content, as we shared it with you in the previous devlog, we have now also updated our game's demo to bring the latest QoL, bug fixes, and recent art updates to the demo. Here are some of the improvements you will notice in the updated demo: Quality of Life Improvements • Improved UI clarity across several menus and tablet apps • Icon size and interface readability polish • Updated area unlock panel and map indicators • Better backpack interaction and reduced misclick issues • Machine snapping improvements for smoother placement • Improved tooltip formatting and readability • Map and area interaction polish • Tutorial completion fixes and smoother onboarding flow Visual Improvements • New background art for Otaku Alley • Updated map visuals and zoomed-out map art • Book UI animations and page polish • Tool upgrade visual improvement…
- Vending Machine Co. – Full Game Content Plans - 4 February 2026
Hey Restockers! First of all, thank you so much for the amazing response to our game, we reached 70,000 wishlists with your support! Over the past months we’ve been reading your feedback, watching streams, and quietly noting where players got confused, where things felt shallow, and where you simply wanted more. The most common requests were pretty clear: make areas feel more unique, explain why sales fail, add more strategy, and make the city feel alive instead of static. So instead of just stacking more content on top of the demo, we reshaped the game around those ideas. The full version is built to feel like a smarter, deeper, more reactive evolution of what you already played. 🗺️ A Full City Instead of Two Demo Areas The demo only lets you play in Otaku Alley and Komorebi Homes. In the full game, the entire city opens up, and each neighborhood has its own identity, customer behavio…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.8.0 - Auto Pricing, Enhancements & Balance Update - 29 October 2025
Get ready for our biggest demo update yet! This patch focuses on new machines, UI polish, economy updates, and tons of quality-of-life improvements. 🆕 New Content New machine sprites with improved import & size optimization Introduced machineType enums for smoother system expansion Added expired machine system for time-based challenges New rent indicator setup for machine state clarity Fixed fuse mini-game and improved reward/repair feedback 💰 Economy & Systems Auto price button added for quicker setup pricingController and economyController fully reworked USD currency system now supports whole & decimal display Adjusted dynamicHotItem logic: random interval replaced with a consistent 9-day rotation 20-day unlock category system added for long-term goals 🧩 UI & UX Updates New animations across menus and panels Buttons system refactored + autoTilting behavior Fullscreen back button fo…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.7.5 - Bug Fixes and Enhancements - 17 October 2025
Hey vending moguls! 🍹 This update brings another round of improvements, polish, and system tweaks based on your latest feedback and our ongoing work toward full release. Here’s what’s new: ✨ Gameplay & Systems • Quest System refactored with Google Sheet integration • Improved quest UI & scroll wheel overlay support • Added pitch randomizer for map hover and refreshed coin stack sounds • Object destruction now works correctly with scale punch animations • Storage warnings optimized to prevent floating text spam • SlotModel improvements: new lightweight removeItem and deterministic refresh delay • Machine helper tools merged and simplified for faster runtime operations • InputController now has ForceEndDrag failsafe to prevent UI drag glitches • Machine condition & item interactability improved • Upgrade data synced across areas, with new sell chance balancing • Market hot items button a…
- Vending Machine Co. — Steam Next Fest Demo Is Live! - 13 October 2025
🍹 Vending Machine Co. — Next Fest Demo Is Live! Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now. Step into the cozy, snack-filled world of running your very own vending empire in a charming Japanese-inspired city. Whether you’re in it for the chill vibes or the strategic challenge, there’s something here for you. 🎮 What’s in the Demo Here’s a sneak peek at what you can try during NextFest: • Choose your starting neighborhood (Komorebi Homes or Otaku Alley) • Place and upgrade vending machines • Stock fun items like ramen, green tea, gachapon gadgets, seasonal snacks • Set prices to match local tastes & market trends • Experiment with add-ons like drink heaters, coolers, and QR payments • Unlock new districts as you grow • Enjoy the ambient lo-fi soundtrack, relaxing visuals, and satisfying sales flow T…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.6.7 - Better Sell Balance & Market Search - 23 September 2025
We’ve packed in a lot of fixes and improvements with this update! Here’s what’s new: Gameplay & Systems EconomyController refactored, debugger added, and upgrade data sync improvements Hardcap removed from the economy system with exponential sellChance adjustments Hot item multiplier syncer added for better tracking of item boosts MachineConditionModel implemented for improved reliability UI & Visuals AreaApp tooltip yOffset fix for smoother display HUD updates: hideHUD action refined, new currency handling (LS+J), and debug panel improvements Tablet visuals updated with fresh art assets and auto-importer fixes Tools & Performance SpriteFilterModeConverter tool added, making filter mode changes easier Applied optimized max-size flow for images, improving memory performance Misc Fixes Market filter improvements (FilterItemByName + tablet art import) Various text updates and minor stabili…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.6.6 - Hot Items & Sell Chance - 17 September 2025
Vending Machine Co – Update 0.6.6 Hey Vending Tycoons! 🥤 We’re back with another update, and this one focuses on making your vending empire smoother, smarter, and way more strategic. Let’s dive into the highlights: 🛠️ Major Bug Fixes No More Vanishing Stock Some of you reported that buying a lot of items at once sometimes caused them to mysteriously disappear. We tracked down the issue and squashed it. Now, when you bulk buy, every item you’ve paid for will properly land in your hands, ready to stock up your machines. 🔥 New Feature: Hot Items Button Ever wondered what’s selling like crazy in each part of the city? We’ve added a brand-new Hot Items button right on the map. Click it, and you’ll instantly see which products are trending in which neighborhoods. This should help you make better stocking decisions, whether you’re placing soda near the salarymen, toys near families, or ener…
- Vending Machine Co. Demo v0.6.5 - Improvements & Discount System - 12 September 2025
🛠 Gameplay & Systems Introduced a Market Discount System that dynamically affects item pricing. Added Machine Rent Indicator for clearer rental tracking. Machine Storage Auto-Collect trigger implemented. Condition System improved with data decrease logic & day index limits. Minigames: Added subscriber forceEndDrag handling. Input controller updated with ForceEndDrag actions on minigame end. 🎨 UI & UX Major UI updates & polish across menus and gameplay screens. Fixed arrow indicators for navigation. Refactored resolution settings for better stability. Added input box rotation keys & checkout scroll support. Improved cursor canvas sorting and warehouse box area sizing. Localization sync & updates across menus, backpacks, and general UI. Menu scene changes: Mode selection section removed from new game flow. Added full map screenshot integration. 🧹 Polish & Fixes General tutorial fixes &…
- Vending Machine Co. – Demo Release v0.6.0 🏙️ - 6 September 2025
The Vending Machine Co. demo has been out for a week now 🎉 and since release we’ve been rolling out bug fix updates and balance tweaks. If you played early (even before the official announcement) — thank you so much for your feedback 💛. You’ve helped us smooth things out, and we hope you’ll give it another try! The demo now features 2 unlockable areas to explore: ✨ Komorebi Homes — a peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood ✨ Otaku Alley — a pop culture hub filled with arcades and anime stores With better balance and (hopefully) fewer bugs 🐛, it’s the perfect time to jump back in! 🌆 Full Game 🌆 The full release of Vending Machine Co. will feature even more areas to explore and plenty of new content — items, minigames, collectables, and cozy places to just “hang out” in our Japanese city. Here’s a taste of what’s coming: 🍱 Salaryman Central — bustling with office workers 🕶️ Yakuza R…
