- Completely Overhauled Version - 29 December 2024
Hello everyone, After a long absence, I'm back with a big announcement. First, a little background on why no bugs were fixed or new content added to the released version for so long. You know that VR is a fast-moving technology. The time came when Valve, whose software I used to develop the game, released a major update that meant I would have had to develop the game from scratch. Bug fixes, new content, etc. would have required me to bring the game up to date with the Valve interface. As a one-man company, I didn't have the time or money to do that. This year, I decided to fundamentally move my developments away from a proprietary interface (Valve / SteamVR) and switch to an open interface (OpenXR). The product that emerged was "Shopkeeper Simulator: Refreshed". What has changed In addition to the deeper technical changes, there are changes to the interaction system, whereby the (admit…
- Bugfix Release 1.4.6 - 1 June 2019
The following bugs have been fixed and the patch is LIVE now: Ingame settings for music and hand pointer now work correctly Equipment purchases now work correctly Various smaller UI improvements Note: The Helloween level has been removed for now because of low player engagement and for faster bugfix cycles.
- Finger Pointer Update! - 5 March 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F587b45abea6c8a0b0fd30ab06f5b514848fd60c3.png The finger pointer is a new and more precise UI mechanic that helps you navigating and controlling the in-game notebook: https://youtu.be/8npnR3WvJe0 You can disable it in the settings panel of your notebook if you prefer working with the old touch mechanic! Would you like to see this change in every text screen?
- Removal of Money Bundles and Maximum Income - 26 February 2019
With the latest update come two major changes. With this we are responding to many suggestions from you. Thanks to Finnick and Venturai in particular! Bundles of money Apparently, the many green bundles have lost their appeal for many players and at some point lay around in the shop. Therefore, the money now disappears when put into the cash register. The income per customer is calculated as usual when finishing a customer. https://youtu.be/Epx-RqC4dHg Safe upgrade Closely related to the first point is the safe, which can be purchased as an upgrade. In order for the safe to continue to have a function, only a maximum income of 300 points can be achieved without a safe upgrade. This limit is removed when you buy the safe. What do you think of the update?
- Support for Windows MR and New Info Board - 18 February 2019
With the kind assistance of user Finnick it has been proven that Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets are compatible with the game! Since I have no such headsets, there was no official support. According to his statement, however, a play area must be determined. With unlimited play area, problems with buttons can occur. I also added a new info board with the current version number. The button takes you directly to the corresponding Release Notes. Additional Bugfixes After loading a game, the correct language setting will be loaded. Thanks again for your support so far! If you notice bugs, let me know, so I have a chance to find them. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fff9da07998a3272f22ad0933030098c0503e273f.png
- Steam Achievements Now Live! - 7 February 2019
I am happy to announce that achievements are in place and the update is live! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fb80f2555b7067868cb1bd2fb2d59c4c2e56b9481.png Hoping to provide some goals to work towards, I have created six achievements to start with. Depending on how you guys like them, I might add more! The Steam API is now integrated into the game and ready so adding new achievements shouldn't take too long. Give me a like if you want more!
- Thieves Update 1.3.2 – Complete Release Notes - 12 January 2019
As promised here are all changes made in the Thieves Update: Stealing Mechanics Reduced shop rent from 100 to 80 Doubled food decay time from 10 seconds to 20 seconds Hit detection for all customers (try at own risk!) Added sounds for all customers if they steal or are getting hit by some object Lowered overall difficulty by reducing demand Added windows to the shop and made the wall texture finer Please comment below if you have any trouble with the changes! Michael
- Thieves Update Now Live! - 11 January 2019
I hope you are having a good time with the game! To keep things fresh and exciting, I introduce you today to a new feature. From now on it gets a little sneakier in your shop! Some customers turn into thieves who try to steal your hard-earned money! When they see money within their reach you will see an animation and a red outline for the money they have in their sight. Their malicious attempt was successful when the animation ends. You have some options to deal with this: When you look at a thief, he will retract his little hands as if nothing happened! Only to retry his theft when you look away again. Throw an item at him and see him run for his life! Be quick enough to serve him to earn cash and make the best out of the situation. Keep an eye on him all the time and wait until the timer runs out. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fc955956c9b8d%25E2%2580%25A6
- "Thieves" Update Coming Soon - 7 January 2019
Hi there! It's been a while since the last update so today I want to give you an update on the current development. Some customers turn into thieves if you don't watch them closely! You will be able to choose if you serve them or drive them away with some throwing skills! https://youtu.be/AaHwySgSpzg By looking at them when they try to steal your money you can force them to cancel their malicious attempt! The update is expected to be available at the end of the week.
- Halloween Update Out Now! - 24 October 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F6d86a5cff479045ce9acf82bd7690b7a3077ed5c.png Dear Shopkeepers, Even more variety promises our latest Halloween update, which you can download now! In the new night mode it gets scary! There is no light and you only have a glowing pumpkin. So you have to hold the pumpkin with your second hand to see your goods better: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Ffe928ab4871a4033beaf824e8f2e59d896121bf4.jpg In addition, some masked "customers" come and want to have your sweets. At the push of a button you can fulfill their wish ːsteammockingː https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Faccc2355a5f83b4d854c9f3a1b85a3fe68ad7374.jpg We also had to reposition the main menu. It now appears in a separate room before your shop is loaded. The background is tha…
- Infinite Fun and Demanding Customers - 10 October 2018
In the latest update we included some improvements that we want to introduce to you. Endless Mode In the new mode, which you can choose at the beginning of the game, the days are no longer limited. In this endless mode, there are no more "theme days" that dictate the demand for specific products. There are more products in demand, so there is more variety in the game. Demand for a product is still determined by a random factor that increases demand over time. If such a product is sold, the demand decreases again. This is intended to simulate the principle of supply and demand. Having said that, you can still play the mode with fixed days and themed days: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fc1ecb5baa60be6680b4781e7f0630b169917a50b.jpg Customers want more In order to make the serving of individual customers more sophisticated and the game more reali…
- Various Bugfixes - 29 September 2018
Bugfixing continues after the release as more and more players share their experience with the game! Here's the list of resolved issues: The cash register display has been corrected The calculation and display respectively of income and expenses at the end of the day has been corrected The issues with wrong income and expenses after resuming a saved game have been corrected The fridge sound is now only audible after the fridge has been purchased The fly sound volume has been reduced The window header at the end of the day has been fixed Music settings now work correctly We are happy that players report their issues as we get a better understanding how the game is being played! After the most annoying bugs have been fixed, we can concentrate on player's suggestions on how to further improve the game. Keep on selling!
- Bugfixes after the Release - 22 September 2018
Hello Shopkeepers! First of all I would like to say a big THANK YOU for supporting the game by buying it! You are helping us to create new updates and develop new and interesting products! Unfortunately, after the release a few bugs presented themselves that we fixed as quickly as possible. Because we want to communicate transparently with our customers, we assembled a short list with the fixed problems: Reordered items could not be sold to customers. Sometimes the hand was stuck in pointer mode and could only be switched to grabbing mode my interacting with the notebook. Sometimes new equipment could be bought although you did not have enough money The amount of visible money bundles differed strongly from the available money. By the way, the amount of visible money is only a approximation to the available money Keep having fun selling!
- Another free update with "Unlockable Equipment" is out now! - 11 September 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F280e0295c6ec49d6fea021855678d527684efb0d.jpg Make enough money to unlock helpful equipment for your shop! Although the new update contains all three unlockable items, we will introduce each new equipment separately. Today: The door bell! Once unlocked, the door bell will give you an acoustic sign that a customer has entered the shop. Very handy when sorting your items and not having the time to look at the door all the time! The door bell costs you 75 and is unlocked through the new "Equipment" panel in your notebook: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F8550b5b7f80553d243766bf71998abf04193fbde.jpg The bell is attached on top of the door where it will detect any "customer movement" :) https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F1d13040cb68d27%25E2%2580%25A6
- New Discord Server - 27 August 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fd8382a8d48f9ef2d4bee58bf51e773e5b673e50e.png Do you quickly want to get someting off the chest about the game or ask a question? Join our new discord server: https://discord.gg/BDWyzQe
- Improvements in Lighting and Customer Faces - 19 August 2018
Check out the difference between the face details of the two pictures: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F7332f87eb58e40ee7bbd781cb2b2432f057998cf.png Yes, the right version is much more detailed and lighted. It is available now!
- Weeklong Deal Ending Tomorrow - Save 10%! - 19 August 2018
Last chance to save 10% on Shopkeeper Simulator VR! Offer ends tomorrow at 10 AM. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F9d64da96295e13cb9c88eca7160d0b5bb5b99574.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/837240/
- Summer update with brand new UI, setting prices, and economy! - 26 July 2018
Since today there is the big summer update with new gameplay and interesting changes. Despite the relocation and construction site, we have tried to implement new ideas from you and are proud to provide you with new content to try out! The gameplay has fundamentally changed. There are no more levels to reach. Instead, there are working days, each lasting 8 hours (about 8 minutes in real time). During this time you have to make as much money as possible so that you can pay your rent. The excess money will be taken over to the next day so you can continue shopping for goods. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2Fef5f7b735c718df0e829c82f063bb2af9811056b.png You can now set your prices for each item. A purchase or sale always brings profit, but the time could be short for the standard price. Too high a price prevents customers from visiting your store!…
- Groundworks for new economy system - 20 June 2018
I am moving next week but I will keep up the work on Shopkeeper Simulator VR as much as I can! Therefore, here is an announcement about the development of an economy system. Set your own sales prices for goods: https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F028a204919e7a9b829976b36208e3bf03fd6ec68.jpg
- Friendlier Faces - 11 June 2018
In order to approximate the appearance of the environment with customer models, we have introduced new characters! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F3a4b63faf74eb4f2b66a12440c96ff295f9c0f45.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32652545%2F9ad5a080fcf15421f30c9526369a966e82ea114b.png
