- Major Update Now Live! New Era Presets and a Quick Sales Sequence Option for Smoother Play - 27 August 2026
Major Update Now Live Thank you for playing “Sunset Game Shop Shayou.” This update introduces Era Presets that let you start from your preferred era, an option to speed up sales sequences, and clearer information to help you review your management results. Start From Your Preferred Era You can now select 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, or 2005 from “Start From Era” on the title screen. Even if you do not have existing progress for an era, select “Start from Preset Data” to begin immediately with a shop configured for that period. You can jump into later years and their events without playing through all 25 years from the beginning. Note: Starting from preset data will overwrite your current Continue data. Please check before starting. Added a “Quick” Sales Sequence You can now switch the “Sales Sequence” setting between “Normal” and “Quick.” “Quick” skips commentary and battle sequences to move…
- Upcoming Update Plans for Sunset Game Shop Shayou - 16 August 2026
Upcoming Update PlansWe’d like to keep improving Sunset Game Shop Shayou little by little into a game that’s easier to play and makes you want to run the shop again and again. As the developer, I’m quite fond of this game myself.For the next update, our goal is to let you freely choose both the pace of play and where in the timeline you want to start, even within the same shop-management experience.Keep the satisfaction of making sales while moving through them more quickly, or jump into your favorite era and take on a fresh run. We’re currently developing two features that will let you enjoy the game in slightly different ways than before.Here’s an early look at what we’re working on!A Mode That Simplifies Sales AnimationsWe plan to add a “Simplified” mode that lets you move through the sales phase at a faster pace.You’ll be able to switch between “Normal / Simplified” from the CONFIG…
- Sunset Game Shop Shayou Original Soundtrack Now Available! - 31 July 2026
Sunset Game Shop Shayou Original Soundtrack Now Available! The original soundtrack for Sunset Game Shop Shayou is now available on Steam. The music that accompanied your journey from 1985 to 2010 can now be enjoyed anytime. Relive the tough choices you made when ordering stock, the customers who walked through your doors, and the changing game industry across 25 eventful years. Whether you want to look back on your days as a shop owner or simply love nostalgic game music, we hope these tracks take you back behind the counter. Thank you for your support—and happy listening!
- Notice Regarding Save Data Due to a Configuration Mistake in Yesterday's Update - 28 May 2026
We have confirmed that Sunset Game Shop Shayou contained a configuration issue that could affect save data during updates in some environments. This has now been fixed, and the update settings have been adjusted so existing save data will not be overwritten during updates. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern this may have caused. If selecting Continue starts the game from an unintended year, your save data appears to have rolled back, or you notice any other save data issues, please contact us through the Steam Discussions or our official support channel. We will review the situation and provide save data recovery support where possible. Please note that this game does not use server-side save data, so we may not be able to restore all information. Thank you for your understanding. Thank you for your continued support of Sunset Game Shop Shayou.
- Minor Update: Text Display Fix - 27 May 2026
Thank you for playing Sunset Game Shop Shayou. We have adjusted an issue where text may not appear during the Appraisal and Sales phases in some environments. Please update to the latest version and check again. Thank you for your continued support of Sunset Game Shop Shayou.
- Sunset Game Shop Shayou is coming to BitSummit PUNCH! - 19 May 2026
Sunset Game Shop Shayou will be exhibiting at BitSummit PUNCH, an indie game event held in Kyoto!At the venue, visitors will be able to try Sunset Game Shop Shayou. We will also be selling event-exclusive retro-style empty game boxes bundled with Steam codes.Exhibition InfoEvent: BitSummit PUNCHDates: May 22 (Fri) – May 24 (Sun), 2026Venue: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyako MesseBooth: 3F-D47Whether you have already played the game or are still curious about it, please stop by our booth at BitSummit PUNCH.Lobstudio, a small game studio from Kyoto, looks forward to seeing you at our local event!
- Update Notice: Auto Purchase Added & Balance Adjustments - 12 May 2026
Thank you for playing Sunset Game Shop Shayou. ■ New Features ・Added “Auto Purchase” to Peripheral Purchase. → Automatically purchases random peripherals until inventory is full. ■ Balance Adjustments ・Adjusted content related to the “Premium” price setting ・Adjusted content related to “Overseas Direct Import” ・Adjusted the appearance rates of certain events ■ Bug Fixes ・Fixed an issue where unintended combinations could appear in game software titles (Japanese version only) We hope you continue to enjoy Sunset Game Shop Shayou.
- [Regarding Game Launch Being Blocked in Some Windows 11 Environments] - 30 April 2026
We have confirmed an issue where, on some Windows 11 systems with Smart App Control enabled, the game may be blocked from launching.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.Workaround: Turn off Smart App Control*Note:Depending on your Windows 11 version and update status, once Smart App Control is turned off, you may need to reset or reinstall Windows in order to turn it back on.Microsoft is gradually rolling out an update that allows Smart App Control to be turned on or off without a clean install, but please note that this may not be available in all environments.1. Go to Settings → Privacy & security → Windows Security2. Open App & browser control3. Select Smart App Control → OffWe are currently contacting Microsoft regarding this issue.If you are having trouble launching the game, please try the steps above.Thank you for your continued support of Sunset Game Shop…
- Sunset Game Shop Shayou — Patch Notes (Updated 2026/04/30 17:09) - 30 April 2026
We've released a patch with the following changes: ・Fixed several typos. ・Fixed a bug where, if a campaign had been used at least once during the year in save data loaded via Continue, selecting Continue at the start of the year could incorrectly set the annual campaign limit based on the campaign usage count in that save data. ・Fixed an issue that could cause text display or certain effects to behave incorrectly in some environments. We have confirmed an issue where, on some Windows 11 systems with Smart App Control enabled, the game may be blocked from launching. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Workaround: Turn off Smart App Control 1. Go to Settings → Privacy & security → Windows Security 2. Open App & browser control 3. Select Smart App Control → Off We are currently contacting Microsoft regarding this issue. If you are having trouble launching the game…
- 🎉 Sunset Game Shop Shayou is Now Available! 20% OFF for the First 14 Days - 22 April 2026
📢 Open today!Sunset Game Shop Shayou has finally launched 🎮The shopping street, the storefront signs, the shelves lined with colorful game boxes——🎉 A 20% OFF launch sale is live now! We hope playing the game brings back your own memories of the neighborhood game shop you once loved!
- [Announcement] Release Date Confirmed: April 22, 2026 - 3 April 2026
Thank you for your continued support for 'Sunset Game Shop Shayou'.The wait is finally over.We're thrilled to announce that the release date has been decided! 🎮April 22, 2026 (Wed)🏷️ Price: $9.99🌐 日本語 / English / 简体中文 / 繁體中文The full version lets you play through approximately 300 turns, spanning from 1985 to 2010.Total playtime is around 10 hours.The 'Game Shop' — once a place where children's dreams came alive.Run it with your own hands, and see how the story ends. ——
- Special Demo Now Available! Full Release Coming April 2026 - 9 February 2026
Hello everyone, this is Lobstudio!We are thrilled to announce that the Special Demo for Sunset Game Shop Shayou is officially live! We’re also excited to lock in our full launch window: the game will be coming to Steam in April 2026.■ What’s New in the Special Demo?We’ve given the demo a massive overhaul since our October version. Here’s what’s new:Appraisal Sheets: Get a deep dive into detailed game ratings.Sales Broadcast Phase: Watch your sales unfold in real-time with an all-new presentation.Peripherals: You can now buy and sell gaming accessories.Enhanced Visuals: Major upgrades to graphics and overall presentation.We’ve kept the accessible, casual feel of the management sim while deepening the immersion of being a game shop owner making those tough "buy or pass" decisions.■ Steam Next Fest Exclusive: "Shayou Demo Mode"For a limited time during Steam Next Fest, we’re introducing th…
