- FULL RELEASE — Build Your Sweet Empire! - 13 October 2025
This project started as a small experiment — a cozy little game about running a chocolate stand.Now it’s grown into a full-blown simulation with stories, research, automation, and strange customers!Thank you for being part of this sweet journey!
- Patch Notes v0.77.21 - 27 September 2025
Moved interaction hints to the bottom of the screen for better visibility. Visual improvements to the scene and objects: New stylized asphalt and sidewalk textures. Updated building materials (Bank, kiosk, etc.) for a more consistent look. Improved lighting and atmosphere, especially at night. Added scattered props and details for a more lively street environment.
- New Storyline: Letters From Your Son - 20 September 2025
This update brings a completely new player story arc tied to family and responsibility:✉️ Letters as a new mechanic — your son now writes you regularly, sharing his school life, asking for help, or sending funny little updates.💸 Meaningful choices — you can support him with money (full, partial, or none). Every decision affects his feelings and the eventual outcome.🎨 Crayon drawings — some letters come with charming childlike sketches, giving the storyline a personal, emotional touch.🏠 Finale — after upgrading to the top-tier home, the last letters decide: will your son stay with his grandmother… or finally come to live with you?👦 In-world appearance — if he joins you, you’ll actually see him at your home.⚠️⚠️⚠️ Important: To fully experience this new storyline, you must start a new game. Old saves will not trigger the son’s letters.This story arc adds more than management and kiosk…
- Patch notes v 0.77.20 - 20 September 2025
New & ImprovedMain menu: Apply, Fullscreen and Cancel are now localized.Added a Cosmic Style for kiosks — unlocked through a special upgrade combination.Customer attraction now depends on the upgrade levels of Shelf, Roof, Stand, and Counter.Added preview animations in the Customization menu.New story intro involving the son.Fix: Buy a kiosk by holding the LMB, instead of clicking.Added intractable MailboxGameplay ChangesYou can no longer clean the counter or graffiti while holding a box.Customers cannot be lured while you are holding a box.AudioAdded sounds for:Purchasing shelves and layers.Buying visual upgrades.Expanding storage.
- Patch notes v0.77.19 - 9 September 2025
Secret Chocolates Collecting each secret chocolate bar now gives +$200 and shows an on-screen message. Collecting all bars displays a final message and unlocks a special achievement. Gameplay Added more WalkAway points so customers leave more smoothly. Fixed a bug with roller shutters not updating correctly. Fixed an issue with bags sometimes getting stuck after checkout. Added a new Research Risk Panel that displays potential risks during research and provides options to mitigate them.
- Patch notes v0.77.18 - 7 September 2025
Added rent cost tooltip when buying a shelf Added tooltip for warehouse purchase explaining online orders availability Added tooltips to customization menu buttons Added tooltips in the automation menu for auto-stocker and cashier robot Added cooldown to cashier robot breakdowns Added tooltip: home upgrades increase player movement speed Slightly increased movement speed when carrying XL boxes Research progress now resets when starting a new game Added tooltip about extra shelf rent costs Fixed double rent deduction bug Rent price is now shown immediately when buying a second kiosk
- Patch notes v0.77.17 - 6 September 2025
Fixed rare cases where items could get stuck when taking them off the shelfFixed item rotation when placing products on a shelfAdded bag spawning on the counterAdded different bag colorsReduced research fail chance
- Patch notes v 0.77.16 - 4 September 2025
Added a note about needing neon lighting in the “too dark” customer warning.Locked (unresearched) products now hide their names.
- Patch Notes v0.77.15 - 3 September 2025
Kiosk Visual Upgrades panel fully localized.No order generation when the storage is closed.Music volume now correctly loads from the save file.Trash no longer spawns in closed kiosks.Stocking SFX: added a “box depleted” sound when you run out while placing items.Pre-zombie safety pause: brief freeze before Zombie Weekend starts to avoid oversized item spawns mid-stocking.Auto-stocker prices corrected and balanced.Lab UI: product preview is cleared on selection or error states.Order assembly polish: improved item ejection/flight visuals for packed orders.Storage SFX: added a sound when placing a box into kiosk storage.
- Patch Notes v 0.77.14 - 2 September 2025
Added GermanAdded FrenchAdded SpanishIn Zombie mode, regular products can not be placed on shelfs
- Patch notes v 0.77.12 - 1 September 2025
Fixed saving of goods in the illegal kioskAdded shelf goods animationAdded cash register button animationAdded car engine soundIncreased car spawn time
- Patch notes v 0.77.11 - 31 August 2025
Added counter cleaning animationFixed: after unlocking warehouse in Alien Kiosk with tape interaction, ribbons didn’t disappear and warehouse didn’t workBoxes from scratch-tickets now spawn near the kioskFixed: after selecting a research product and pressing Back, the Start button stayed visibleAdjusted recipe durations and product setsDisabled product unlock purchasesCookie kiosk: swapped positions of green standsDisabled weekly goal toastBoxes in the Laboratory are no longer stolenAdjusted research timesFixed visual ringsFixed Laboratory soundFixed tutorial instructions floating upwardsLab: selection/error panel now clears ringsResearch products no longer enter trends or weekly assortmentCash suitcase now spawns to the right of the kioskBox delivery time now depends on box sizeTrash now spawns farther from kiosksRemoved instant delivery for milk chocolate
- Laboratory Building Unlocked! - 30 August 2025
Introducing the Laboratory, a brand-new way to expand your assortment:No more simple money unlocks — instead, collect specific sets of products you’ve already unlocked.Multi-stage research — each new product requires several steps of experimentation.Both chocolate and cookies can now be discovered through research.Acceleration option — speed up your research if you’re in a hurry.Risk & reward — not every experiment succeeds, adding excitement to each discovery.This update makes product progression more dynamic, rewarding, and unpredictable. Step into the Laboratory and see what your next best-seller might be!
- Patch notes v0.76.21 - 17 August 2025
Walk speed now scales with house levelWalk speed also depends on quantity inside the carried boxZombie event chance set to 30%Minor bug fixesFixed boxes falling through the groundWarehouse navigation (Q/E) now shows arrowsLow reputation warning hidden if reputation > 700Neon signs can now be toggled directly on the object instead of only via the menu
- Marble Style Upgrade – Counters & Shelves! - 17 August 2025
Your kiosk can now reach its maximum style upgrade with marble counters and shelves. This premium look comes in three variants:White marbleGreen marbleBlack marble with golden veinsEvery marble setup is finished with glowing golden edges to make your kiosk stand out even more. Go full monochrome or mix styles — either way, customers won’t be able to resist!
- Lure Sounds Updated! - 14 August 2025
We’ve listened to your feedback about the customer lure sounds — and made changes! The old “psst” and cough sounds are gone, replaced with friendly and varied voice lines like “Hey!”, “Yo!”, “Hello!” and more.What’s new:Replaced all lure sound effects with cleaner, natural-sounding voice lines.More variation so it doesn’t feel repetitive.Balanced volume and distance so you can hear them clearly without being too loud.Try calling out to a passing customer now — it feels much better!
- Zombie Weekend Update — Zombies Can Hurt You Now! - 9 August 2025
🧟♂️ Zombie Weekend just got deadlier!Zombies are no longer harmless background danger — they can hurt you now.HP System. You start the night with 10 hearts. Every hit from a zombie removes 1 heart. Lose enough, and you’ll be in real trouble.Too Close = Damage. Keep your distance. If they get in hugging range, you pay the price.The Night Changes Everything. The red moon rises, eerie fog drifts in, and regular customers vanish. Automation takes a break — it’s on you to keep things under control.Smart survival tipsStock up. Make sure your shelves aren’t empty.Keep moving. Don’t let the dead box you in near corners.Mind your route. Always have a clear path back to safety.Watch your hearts. A greedy detour can cost you precious HP.Will you survive the night and keep your kiosk safe?
- Neon Lights & Modular Upgrades — Customize Your Kiosk Like Never Before! - 27 July 2025
In this major visual update, we’re giving you more power to stand out in the crowded street market.🟣 Neon Sign System Add personality to your kiosk with glowing neon signs! Two distinct styles are available — unlock them both and switch between them at any time. Only one neon type can be active at once, so choose wisely and set the mood with custom colors.🧱 Modular Upgrades Take kiosk customization to the next level. Each part of your kiosk — the counter, display stands, rolling shutters, and roof — can now be upgraded with new shapes, materials, and visual effects.🎨 Cosmetics with Meaning These upgrades aren’t just for looks. Your kiosk’s appearance directly affects foot traffic: decent customers won't even approach a dirty, rundown shack! Want more visitors? Invest in style.📈 Kiosk Tier Impacts Popularity Each visual upgrade contributes to your kiosk’s prestige level. The higher y…
- Illegal Kiosk Trailer is Out — Refilling Just Got Risky - 6 July 2025
“I want to refill.”Sounds innocent, right? But when an alien whispers that phrase under a purple sky — things are never that simple.In our latest gameplay trailer, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Illegal Kiosk — a shady, high-risk operation that only opens after dark.🛸 Serve suspicious customers. 💸 Make serious profits. 🚨 And when the siren hits… shut the kiosk fast, or it’s game over.Activate warp shields. Outsmart the cops. Build it all again — or lose everything.▶️ Watch the new trailer now and remember: staying late can be... unexpectedly rewarding.— Choco Kiosk Simulator dev team
- Achievements Added! - 28 June 2025
Hey everyone!We’ve just added a full set of 16 Steam achievements to Choco Kiosk Simulator! You can now see all the shiny icons and challenge descriptions right on the game’s Steam page.Why add them now? We want you to get a taste of the challenges, give feedback, and (of course) start theorycrafting how to unlock them all! Achievements will be fully functional and unlockable in the release version. For now, in the playtest, they are here for your browsing pleasure and planning.What does this mean for playtesters?The achievements list is live, but you won’t be able to unlock them just yet — backend integration will come with the main release.If you notice anything strange with achievement names, icons, or descriptions, let us know in the discussions!Got ideas for unique or funny achievements? Suggest them in the forum — some could make it into the full release!Thanks for helping us shap…
