Mall Craze — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Road to 1.0 & The current state of the game | 2026-02-27 | The elephant in the roomHello everyone! 👋First and foremost, let’s address the elephant in the room. I haven’t posted any news, nor has the game been updated in the last 13 months. I’m really sorry for keeping you in the dark, especially here on Steam. Mall Craze started as a hobby side project of mine in 2019, and since spring 2023, I’ve been working on the game full time. That has changed in January last year, as I was not able to continue the development in the same manner. The last year was spent stabilizing my financial situation, so that I could get back to developing the game at least part time. Many times during the year I tried to r |
| Hotfix 0.3.6.2 | 2025-01-12 | Patch Notes Small Changes Active object UI is now hidden during object move. Bug Fixes Fixed: Designs are not set to default when completely deleting mall or shop area and then rebuilding it in the same place later. Fixed: Game sometimes crashes when completely deleting mall or shop area and then rebuilding it in the same place later. Fixed: Character navigation on escalators crashes the game in unique situations. Fixed: Entering shop construction via Entrance UI doesn't close Construction Tabs. Fixed: Clicking on Eyedropper while in Build, Move or Paint mode produces confusing behaviour. Fixed: Clicking on Bulldozer while in Build, Move or P |
| Hotfix 0.3.6.1 | 2025-01-11 | Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed: Copying and Pasting Material Cards crashes the game. Fixed: Pasting Entrance and Window designs sometimes makes some materials stuck. |
| Update 0.3.6 - Big CPU, RAM & Load Times Optimizations | 2025-01-09 | Hello everyone! 👋 In the age of frame generation and upscaling techniques, why not treat ourselves with some real frames and sharper graphics for once? Thanks to the changes to the material system behind the curtains, I was able to improve massive CPU bottleneck for both DirectX 11 & 12! Besides that, the game now also uses up to 50% less RAM while using DirectX 11! The same thing is true for load times, which have now been decreased by 30% while using DirectX 11. Up to 115% higher FPS in DX11, and up to 28% higher FPS in DX12 🚀 (while being CPU bottlenecked) Simulation games tend to be pretty CPU heavy, and that's no different for Mall Cra |
| Update 0.3.5 - Czech Localization & Plans for Other Languages | 2024-12-19 | Hello everyone! 👋 I was looking for a small gift that I could give you in this holiday season, and I think I found something! Localizations are slowly coming to Mall Craze! ✏️ The first one being Czech today, as that's my mother tongue, making it the easiest one to start with, and to make sure that everything works well. Other languages will be added in future updates. Most likely in the form of community translations. If you're interested in helping with this cause, please join the Discord server where most of the work will be organized. Merry Christmas everyone, and I will see you in the next update! 🎄🎁 - Milan, developer Full Patch Note |
| Update 0.3.4 - New Kiosk and Plans for Food Court! | 2024-12-05 | Hello everyone! 👋 A new update is here - version 0.3.4! When your customers visit your mall, I bet that they get really hungry after a while, and even though vending machines for some quick snack are already in the game, it is time to start working on a proper Food Court! Starting with this one, the next couple of content updates will focus more on adding the Food Court mechanics. The truth is, I was planning to have some of those features ready for this update, but I've hit a couple of roadblocks along the way. This is also the main reason for almost 2 month period between this and the last update, as I was mostly figuring stuff out. In the |
| Update 0.3.3 - Quality of Life Features #2 | 2024-10-15 | Hello everyone! 👋 A new update is here - version 0.3.3! It brings with itself two new features: time speed control and autosaves. Let’s take a closer look! Time Control - Part 2 ⏳ This update completes the time control feature introduced in the previous version, which added the ability to pause time. Update 0.3.3 expands on this by introducing speed control, allowing your customers to zip through your mall at up to 6x the normal speed! The following GIF is not sped up in post-production: Watching customers zoom through the mall makes my brain produce happy chemicals. ːsteamhappyː Autosaves 💾 You can now set how often you'd like your game to |
| Update 0.3.2 - Quality of Life Features #1 | 2024-10-07 | Hello everyone! 👋 It is time for another update - version 0.3.2! It may seem odd to emphasize time in bold, but in just a few seconds, you'll see that this update is all about time. Let's jump in! Time Control - Part 1 ⏳ In this update, I’ve decided to tackle some Quality of Life (QoL) improvements you've been requesting for a while now, and I felt that the time was right to address them. There are two new main features coming with this update. The first is Time Control, specifically the first part of it — Pause. There were two ways that I could've approached this. The first was a traditional pause that completely freezes the game, while the |
| First Year of Mall Craze Early Access | 2024-09-13 | Hello everyone! 👋 Hello everyone! Today I’d like to share with you a quick overview of the first year since the game has released into Early Access. This year has seen steady progress for Mall Craze, and I'm really grateful for the support you've shown along the way. Whether you've been here since day one or you just recently stumbled upon the game, I welcome you here! We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s dive in! 🎬 Individual Updates https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/3718340776839794461 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/3716090245652899691 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/372059511295 |
| Update 0.3.1 - Expanded Soundtrack | 2024-09-09 | Hello everyone! 👋 Update 0.3.1 is here! Wait... a new one already? Just one week after a major update? Yes! 🎵 There’s been one part of the game that I haven’t touched since launch, and that was the soundtrack. Throughout the year, I’ve always wanted to create more music for the game, but somehow I never found the right time to just sit down and compose. The days following the 0.3.0 release felt like the perfect time to do just that, and that’s exactly what I did. The Mall Craze soundtrack is now 3.5x bigger than before! Which... wasn’t actually that hard to achieve, considering there were only 2 songs in the game previously... Let’s just sa |
| Major Update 0.3.0 - New Shop & More! | 2024-09-02 | Hello everyone! 👋 The second major update to Mall Craze is here! It brings a completely new shop, improvements to Build mode, and lots of other changes and additions! Let's see what's in store for us today: Primary Changes Flower Shop 💐 I'm happy to share that another big shop is now in the game: the Flower Shop! It consists of 11 placeable product shelves, which together contain 33 sellable products. These include colorful bouquets, cute tabletop plants, decorative pumpkins, a variety of plant pots with unique styles, and much more. If you're looking to add some greenery and life to your mall, this shop will definitely do the trick! Build |
| Update 0.2.7 - Vending Machines | 2024-06-21 | Hello everyone! 👋 A couple of weeks have gone by, and it's time for another update - version 0.2.7. The main news for today is clear: Vending Machines! Plus, there are also lots of additional larger and smaller changes and improvements as well. Let's dive in! Snacks & Drinks Vending Machines After normal shops and kiosks, vending machines are the 3rd distinct shop class in Mall Craze. Some of you may have noticed that there already was a vending machine object in the main construction menu, and you would be right! But it was really just that - an object without any interaction from customers. The new Snacks and Drinks vending machines are co |
| Update 0.2.6 - Seating & Build Menu Categories | 2024-04-30 | Hello everyone! 👋 I'm excited to share with you the latest update for Mall Craze - version 0.2.6. While it might not seem like a big deal upfront, this update is actually pretty significant for the game's future, thanks to some important background work that's been done. Let's dive into what this update includes and what I'm talking about! Have a seat! The main focus of this update is seating. Previously, there were benches in the game, but customers couldn't actually sit on them. The good news is, if you already have benches in your mall, customers can now use them without you needing to do anything extra. Additionally, there are 6 new benc |
| Update 0.2.5 - New Pre-Made Level & Mini Scenarios | 2024-03-27 | Hello everyone! It's time for another update – version 0.2.5! But that's not the only number that matters for this update; it's actually the 10th update since Mall Craze launched into Early Access 🎉 (not counting minor hotfixes)! Let's see what's in store for us today: New Pre-Made level: New Opportunities 🏬 A local mall needs a new management, and you've been given the priviledge to become the general manager. The first floor of the mall is already up and running, but there are still a few things that need your attention! Fun fact: This mall was initially built for internal development purposes. Mini Scenarios With update 0.2.5, pre-made m |
| Update 0.2.4 - New Pre-Made Level & Kiosk, Controls UI | 2024-03-23 | Hello everyone! 👋 It's time for another update, version 0.2.4. Today's update brings a nice mix of new content and quality-of-life features. Let's dive in! Dental Care Kiosk In the last update, the first kiosk was intoduced into the game - perfumes - and today is no different. The second addition to the stalls & kiosks collection is a Dental Care Kiosk, offering items such as electric toothbrushes and dental hygiene products. In total, this new kiosk introduces 14 new sellable products. New Pre-Made level: Small Garden 🌳 Today, the selection of pre-made malls and levels gets expanded a little - something you can look forward to even more in |
| 6 Months of Mall Craze Early Access | 2024-03-15 | Hello everyone! It's been 6 months (already!?) since Mall Craze launched into Early Access, and I felt like creating a small overview of the first batch of updates. Many of these updates were inspired or directly influenced by your feedback, for which I thank you very much! It's been an incredible journey so far, and I'm very much looking forward to the future as more and more things will be coming into the game. Individual Updates https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/3718340776839794461 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/3716090245652899691 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1223530/view/372059511295009 |
| Update 0.2.3 - Stalls & Kiosks, Dynamic Lights and Fountains | 2024-03-14 | Hello everyone! The Spring Sale is here, and with it comes a new update! The 0.2.3 continues with what 0.2.2 started (and more). The 0.2.2 update brought the first new shop type - Gaming Hardware store, and today, the game has yet another new addition. And it's not just a new shop type, it is a completely new class of shops - Stalls & Kiosks! Perfume Kiosk The very first addition for stalls & kiosks is Perfume Kiosk. But before I continue, let's see how stalls and kiosks will differ from normal shops. The main difference is obviously their size, as they don't require a dedicated shop are, entrance, and products to be built. They are a perfect |
| Update 0.2.2 - New Shop: Gaming Hardware | 2024-02-16 | Hello everyone! The first new shop is here! And what better way to start than adding a Gaming Hardware store into a videogame, right? Gaming Hardware Store 🎮 Although similar at first glance to the electro store, the Gaming HW focuses on bringing the raw gaming performance to your customers. The new shop offers 16 placeable product shelves, which in total contain 47 different sellable products (each having it's own name, description, and price). This is the first addition from the new series of shops, with the next one being already in pre-production! I really love this screenshot! 👇 Thank you all for your support, and take care! - Milan, d |
| Update 0.2.1 - Streamlined Shop Construction | 2024-01-23 | Hello everyone! The main purpose of 0.2.X updates will be bringing new content into the game. Update 0.2.1 is the first stepping stone towards that goal. Shop Construction Process Streamlined Before adding new shops into the game, I wanted to address the construction process first, as it was confusing at times. The main reason for that was mostly separate building menus for shop layout construction and products construction. Once you had your shop constructed and you hired your cashiers, you then had to navigate to a separate product building menu. Fixing this issue was fairly straightforward - the shop construction menu and product construct |
| Hotfix 0.2.0.2 | 2024-01-12 | Patch Notes Additions & Improvements Support for DirectX 11 Added. Small Changes Crash Troubleshooting button added in Main Menu linking to Troubleshooting Guide. on the Community Hub. Known Issues Previous versions corrupted save files when there was a shop or mall named with an apostrophe ', which caused game crash when loading the save. New save files made with 0.2.0 do not have this issue. If you wish for me to try and restore the save file manually, please send the file at info@mallcraze.com Your save files can be found in the Documents/MallCraze folder. Some people experience random periodical crashes. Possible solutions can be found in |
| Hotfix 0.2.0.1 | 2024-01-09 | Patch Notes Small Changes Collisions improved for Small Tree object (customers were sometimes stepping over it). Bug Fixes Fixed: Firing cashier during customer checkout crashes the game. Fixed: Customers sometimes walking on the edges of escalator. Fixed: Customers sometimes walking in the wrong direction when there is escalator and stairs next to each other. Known Issues Previous versions corrupted save files when there was a shop or mall named with an apostrophe ', which caused game crash when loading the save. New save files made with 0.2.0 do not have this issue. However, the old corrupted save filed are still corrupted and won't work au |
| Major Update 0.2.0 - Management & Economy | 2024-01-08 | Hello everyone! 👋 The first major update to Mall Craze is here! And it brings long awaited Management and Economy into the game! If you've been following the game's development since Early Access release (or longer), you know that the initial release was lacking some fundamental features. The feedback was unanimous - the game needs Management! Lots of changes and additions This being a major update, there is naturally a lot to go through. The 0.2.0 update is roughly 4-6x the size of a regular 0.1.x update (at least based on the number of Patch Notes list). Let's start with the most important news: Management & Economy ⚖️ The main addition to |
| Update Preview - What is coming next to Mall Craze? | 2023-12-10 | Hello everyone! It's now been over a month since the last update, and I thought it would be a good idea to take a quick look at what's coming next to Mall Craze! The previous updates (0.1.1 - 0.1.4) were all focused mainly on bringing the management into the game, but they never fully did. They served mostly as a foudation to the management, hence their names (Management Foundations). There won't be any update 0.1.5, because over the last couple of weeks, I've been working on the update 0.2.0, which will be the first update that will truly introduce the management and economy into the game! Small preview #1 - Finances tab, UI improvements Sma |
| Update 0.1.4 - Customers, Escalators, and Crash Reporter | 2023-11-03 | Update 2 days after the original post: 🔧 Based on the initial batch of crash reports, there are some crashes happening when launching the game, and random periodical crashes happening randomly. Based on the reports, these crashes are related to graphics card drivers. I'm sorry if this is happening to you. There is a possible solution - Mall Craze is developed on Unreal Engine version that has been released in May 2023. If your graphics card drivers are from around this time or older, there is a chance that you will experience these issues. In that case, what you can do is update your graphics card drivers. It may not be a 100% solution, but |
| Update 0.1.3 - Management Foundations #3 | 2023-10-18 | Hello everyone! It is time for another Management Foundations update! And this time, it is all about the time! Quite literally. Time & Dynamic Time of Day Before this update, there was no time passing by in the game. As simple as it is, time is an important part of the whole management side of game. Without it, it would be impossible to generate monthly reports or pay your staff salaries on a consistent schedule. That's why I've decided to implement it into the game now, before I further develop other areas of the management. With time now passing by, the natural addition to that would be to visually represent this. It was already possible to |
| Update 0.1.2 - Management Foundations #2 | 2023-10-04 | Hello everyone! The second piece to the Management Foundations puzzle is here! This update builds upon the previous one. I didn't mention it in the last update, but you may've noticed that the Shop Dashboard UI already had 2 tabs - the Dashboard itself, and a placeholder Staff tab mentioning that cashiers are coming in update 0.1.2. And they are! Hire Cashiers The biggest new addition to the game are cashiers that you can now hire (and fire). Once the economy is added into the game (we're getting closer), more stats and attributes will be added to cashiers as well. A lot of invisible work has been done in the background. Objects (currently ca |
| Update 0.1.1 - Management Foundations #1 | 2023-09-25 | Hello everyone! The first Management Foundations update is here. Given that this is the very first management update, it serves as a foundation to the foundations. Mall Management Window The biggest addition is the Mall Management Window, which at this moment contains 3 new tabs: Mall Dashboard Shops Overview Customers Overview You can access the window by click on the new circular button in the lower left corner of the screen. At this moment, the dashboard still has a lot of free space for new features, which will be added in future updates. Shop Management Window To maintain the same UI design, I also updated the Shop Management Window. It |
| Early Access Release And The Near Future | 2023-09-20 | Hello everyone! Yesterday, Mall Craze released into Early Access, and I would like to address your initial feedback. As a first thing, I would like to thank everyone who gave any kind of feedback, new ideas, and observations here on Steam (forum and reviews), Discord, or email. I'm reading all of it, and I've already reevaluated a couple of things. Your biggest concern so far has been the Management side of the game, or lack thereof. The game has released as a creative sandbox game. Looking at things now, I should've used a more straightforward name, and call Mall Craze a mall builder game instead, which I will do from now on, until the game |
| Hotfix 0.1.0.1 | 2023-09-19 | Game Crash Reporting This hotfix introduces changes that make it possible to report game crashes. If you're experiencing game crashes, you can help me fix them by following the instructions in this forum post. I'm sorry if you experienced frequent crashes. Fixing these issus is currently my priority. - Milan, developer |
| Early Access Roadmap | 2023-09-18 | ❗️Important Update❗️ After gathering your initial feedback, I've decided to significantly speed up the introduction of new management features. These are the Management Foundations, Management Refinement, and Business Mode from this roadmap. The first management update - version 0.1.1 - will be released at the end of next week (around September 29). You can read more info about this decision in this article: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1223530/announcements/detail/3718340776821456456 Original Text Hello everyone! We are almost there! Mall Craze is releasing into Early Access tomorrow! ⏰ But before I press the Release button, I still have |