- Update v0.5.2 – Performance Improvements & Checkout Fixes - 4 May 2026
May 4, 2026 Hi everyone,Update v0.5.2 is now live, focusing on performance improvements, system stability, and checkout flow fixes.🚀 Performance ImprovementsImplemented asynchronous crowd movement:Crowd movement is now processed on a separate thread instead of the main game thread.This reduces load on the game thread and improves overall performance in busy scenes.Added shader and asset warmup at game start:Helps reduce runtime stutters and improves smoothness during gameplay.Added wind system to foliage.🐞 FixesFixed an issue where customers could enter payment mode before all items were scanned.Fixed a bug where customer icons above their heads were not always properly removed, which could lead to performance degradation over time.Fixed an issue where mouse input was not always registered correctly during card payments, while keyboard input still worked.Thanks again for all the repor…
- Update v0.5.1 – Inventory System, Performance Upgrades & Tutorial Improvements - 22 April 2026
📅 April 22, 2026Hi everyone,Update v0.5.1 is now live, bringing new systems, major performance improvements, and several gameplay and quality-of-life updates.✨ New FeaturesAdded a Player Inventory system:Store and quickly switch between items like the broom, baseball bat, and baskets.Scroll between items without needing to drop them.Picking up a basket while already holding one will now transfer items automatically.Added a Thief Focus Camera (HUD assist):Briefly highlights suspicious thief behavior for new players.Appears only a limited number of times to help players learn the system.Added a hardware compatibility check on startup:Automatically adjusts graphics settings if required GPU features are not supported.🚀 Performance ImprovementsAdded a culling system for shop buildings:Objects are culled based on distance and view quality settings to improve performance.Added low-resolution…
- Update v0.5.0 – Key Bindings, Thieves System & Pricing Improvements - 22 March 2026
📅 March 22, 2026 Hi everyone,Update v0.5.0 is now live, bringing new gameplay systems, improved controls, and several quality-of-life improvements.✨ New FeaturesAdded custom key binding support:Players can now remap controls to their preference.Added a new Pricing Tab on the PC:Prices can now be adjusted more easily without needing to navigate away.Introduced the Thieves System:Some customers may now attempt to steal items, adding a new gameplay challenge.🔄 Improvements & ChangesUpdated broom placement control:Now uses the standard placement key for consistency with other items.🐞 FixesFixed an issue where the outline would remain visible after placing furniture.Thanks again for all the feedback and support, it continues to shape the game step by step. More systems and gameplay improvements are already in development.
- Update v0.4.9 – Worker Fixes, Animation Improvements & Stock Overview - 4 February 2026
📅 February 4, 2026Hi everyone,Update v0.4.9 is now live, bringing worker behavior fixes, animation improvements, performance cleanup, and a new stock overview feature to help manage your store more efficiently.🐞 FixesFixed a bug where customer alert icons were not being destroyed properly, which could lead to performance drops over time.Fixed an issue where workers could approach item boxes from the wrong side, causing awkward or incorrect interactions.🔄 ImprovementsUpdated worker movement animations:Movement now better matches body shape and posture.Workers no longer appear to walk unnaturally.✨ New FeaturesAdded a new stock overview section on the Products page:Shows current stock status for shelves and storage.Hovering over the values displays the exact stock numbers for more precise management.Thanks again for all your reports and suggestions, they continue to directly improve ga…
- Update v0.4.8 – Checkout Fixes, Tidiness Changes & Customer Alerts - 3 February 2026
📅 February 3, 2026Hi everyone,Update v0.4.8 is now live, bringing several important checkout and transaction fixes, improvements to shop tidiness scoring, and better customer feedback visibility.🐞 FixesFixed an issue where an AI worker could enter a checkout already being used by the player when the player possessed the pin terminal.Fixed a bug where the first customer in the checkout line could get stuck waiting outside the queue.Fixed a cash transaction bug where customers could sometimes pay less than the correct amount.Fixed a bug where placing an item from a basket onto an empty shelf would not create a price tag when only one item was placed.Fixed a bug where the Shop 5 upgrade option would not appear when it should be available.🔄 Changes & ImprovementsUpdated shop tidiness calculation:Boxes in storage areas no longer count negatively toward tidiness when placed on the ground.…
- Update v0.4.7 – Queue System, Basket Dropping & Steam Storage Improvements - 27 January 2026
📅 January 27, 2026Hi everyone, Update v0.4.7 is now live, introducing new customer queue behavior, basket interactions, several visual and UI improvements, and important updates to Steam save handling.✨ New & Changed SystemsAdded a new queue mechanism: queue tolerance now depends on customer type. Wealthier customers have less patience for long queues.Unsatisfied customers can now drop their shopping baskets, leaving their items behind. Currently the dropping system is enabled only for queue mechanism and will be implemented to other behaviours as wellItems from dropped baskets now need to be restocked by the player.It is now possible to transfer items from one basket to another.You can now enter a checkout that an AI worker is using; when you enter, the AI immediately leaves the checkout.🎨 Visual & UI ImprovementsUpdated overlay materials for clearer, better-looking visuals.Updated t…
- Update v0.4.6 – AI Improvements, Steam Features & QoL Changes - 15 January 2026
📣 Update v0.4.6📅 January 15, 2026Hi everyone,Update v0.4.6 is now live, bringing several gameplay and AI improvements, UI tuning, and the first set of Steam platform features.🐞 FixedFixed a bug where shelf workers could store empty boxes.Fixed an issue where the sales report would display customer count as 1 incorrectly.🔄 Improved & ChangedReduced trash spawn rate by increasing dirt value per trash from 4 → 6.Reduced payment acceptance delay at checkout from 2.0s → 0.4s, making transactions feel snappier.Improved price editing input on shelves for better responsiveness and registration.Customers first in checkout can now repack groceries into baskets if needed, allowing them to switch checkout lines.AI checkout workers now stop immediately when their checkout closes.Added a new navigation path for new players at the start of the game.🌐 Steam FeaturesSteam News Feed added to main me…
- Update v0.4.5 – Bug Fixes, UI Improvements & Worker Optimization - 7 January 2026
📣 Update v0.4.5📅 January 7, 2026 Hi everyone,Update v0.4.5 is now live, focusing on bug fixes, UI clarity, and workflow improvements, along with an important update to shelf worker behavior.🐞 FixedFixed an issue where customers could get stuck or bugged at the checkout.Fixed an issue where a loan of $0 could be taken.Fixed UI translation issues affecting some text elements.Fixed a bug where an extra dummy customer could spawn unintentionally.Fixed price tags not displaying item names.Reduced excessive emissive brightness on price tags and box images.✨ AddedAdded the ability to transfer items from one box to another.Added a box information panel when looking at a box, showing:Item nameAmount inside🔄 ImprovedShelf worker logic updated for better efficiency and smoother task flow. (This system will continue to be refined in future updates.)Thank you again for all the feedback and repor…
- Update v0.4.4 – Bug Fixes, Gameplay Improvements & Balancing - 1 January 2026
📣 Update v0.4.4📅 December 30, 2025Hi everyone,Update v0.4.4 is now live, bringing a mix of bug fixes, gameplay improvements, and balance adjustments aimed at making the overall experience smoother and more consistent.🐞 FixedFixed an issue where mouse sensitivity was not stored correctly in memory, causing inconsistent behavior.Fixed a bug where boxes would not correctly reflect their item count when the player was standing close.Fixed a cleanliness issue where too many trash objects could spawn at once.🔄 ImprovedImproved checkout transaction flow — the next customer now proceeds smoothly without waiting for the previous one to fully walk away.Refined the cleanliness system:Trash spawn amount now scales better with the number of customers in the shop.Cleaning time per trash reduced from 2.0s to 1.5s for better pacing.Adjusted low-star worker performance, slightly increasing their wor…
- Hotfix v0.4.3 – Critical Box Handling Fix - 29 December 2025
🔧 Hotfix Update v0.4.3📅 December 30, 2025Hi everyone,Hotfix (v0.4.3) is now live to address a critical issue discovered after the previous update. FixedFixed a critical bug where boxes could get stuck in the player’s hands, preventing normal interaction and progression.This fix was released as quickly as possible to ensure a smooth gameplay experience. Thank you to everyone who reported the issue so fast,your feedback really helps improve the game. More improvements and refinements are on the way.
- Update v0.4.2 – Quality of Life & Gameplay Improvements - 29 December 2025
🛒 Game Update v0.4.2 – Quality of Life & Gameplay Improvements📅 December 29, 2025Hello everyone! I’ve released Update v0.4.2, focused on gameplay improvements, quality-of-life changes, and performance optimizations. Thank you for all the feedback so far — it really helps shape the game. 🙏✨ New FeaturesNew checkout currency added $20 bills and $0.25 coins are now available at the checkout register.Throwing boxes You can now throw boxes! Hold G to increase throw strength before releasing.Improved item placement Placing items is now smoother: instead of clicking every time, you can hold the mouse button to place items continuously.Faster shelf placement Placement speed for items on shelves has been increased for a better flow.Game time added to HUD The current in-game time is now visible on the HUD.🔧 Improvements & FixesTrash container detection improved Detection area for trash contai…
- Update v0.4.1 – New Settings, Controls & Quality-of-Life Features - 25 December 2025
📣 Patch Update – New Settings, Controls & Quality-of-Life FeaturesHi everyone,A new patch is now live, adding several new settings and quality-of-life features based on early player feedback. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share suggestions!🎮 Settings & ComfortMotion Blur settings implemented Motion blur can now be adjusted or fully disabled via the settings.Bloom settings implemented Bloom strength can now be adjusted or turned off.FOV settings implemented Field of view can now be customized for personal comfort.Mouse smoothing disabledUpdated mouse sensitivity system for more consistent control.⏸️ GameplayPause game functionality added💰 Quality of LifeAdded new convenience buttons:Pay all rentPay all salariesPay all bank loans🎵 AudioIn-game music added to improve atmosphere during gameplay.There are still additional feedback points I’d like to implement and refine, and I’…
- Early Access Launch – Uncle Sam’s Supermarket Simulator - 23 December 2025
🚀 Uncle Sam’s Supermarket Simulator is now available in Early Access on Steam!Build and manage your own supermarket, stock shelves, set prices, handle customers, and grow your store step by step 🛒This game is being developed solo, and Early Access allows me to actively improve it based on player feedback.🔧 Expect regular updates, fixes, and new features as development continues.💬 Feedback and reviews are highly appreciated and help shape the future of the game.Thank you for supporting an indie developer ❤️
