Trade Rivals- Goblin Age — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation Revamp & Extended Play Update | 2025-09-30 | Merchants, a new era begins! This small but impactful update brings your feedback to life:🛠️ Fixed reputation bugs – your earned reputation now displays and functions correctly.⏳ 30-Day Mode – go beyond the classic 15-day sessions and enjoy longer runs.🏆 300 Reputation Goal – for those who crave a tougher climb to victory.⚖️ Minor balance tweaks and improvements – smoother and fairer gameplay overall.This update gives Trade Rivals – Goblin Age players the option to enjoy extended, strategic sessions and a more competitive reputation race. Test your strategies, aim for new heights, and become the most respected merchant in the Goblin Age! |
| Darkness Descends: Single Player Mode & New Goblin Chaos! | 2025-09-03 | The goblin city has changed… and so have its merchants. ⚔️With our latest update, Trade Rivals - Goblin Age takes a step deeper into the shadows. The streets are no longer safe, the marketplace no longer fair. Rivals sharpen their teeth in the dark, and new characters rise to claim their share of the chaos.🔥 What’s New:Single Player Mode: Face off against AI-driven rivals and sharpen your strategies without needing other players.New Characters: Fresh goblin faces with unique personalities and dirty tricks.A Darker City: The setting has shifted into a tone that fits goblin ambition—schemes, betrayal, and shadowy deals.Balance Updates & Bug Fi |
| Dev Update – What We’re Working On | 2025-08-25 | Hey Goblins,We know it’s been a little quiet from us these past 2–3 weeks, but rest assured—we haven’t stopped working for a second. Many of you have been asking for it, and we’re excited to finally share that we’re deep in development on the Single Player with Bots mode!This has been one of the most requested features, and we can’t wait to deliver it to you. Very soon, you’ll be able to enjoy Trade Rivals in a whole new way, even without a full party of players.We’re aiming to roll this out in a big upcoming update, and we’ll have more details to share soon. Thanks for your patience and for being part of our goblin community—we promise it’ll |
| Panda Love & Speed Fixes – New Patch! | 2025-07-26 | Hey Goblins! We've made some important fixes around pricing and interactions with traveling merchants—especially for those of you moving at sonic speed and getting caught in unexpected bugs. Slow down... or don't! We got you covered either way. Now for the real news: Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve finally addressed the "Why can’t we love the panda?" issue. Well, now you can. Love the panda as much as your goblin heart desires. 💖 (Finny, you can sleep peacefully now.) As always, thanks for your feedback—keep it coming! |
| New Update – Your Game, Your Rules! | 2025-07-22 | Hey Goblins! This week, a bunch of new goblins joined our chaotic little world—thank you all for playing Trade Rivals and supporting us! If you’re enjoying the game and recommending it to others, don’t forget to leave a review. It really helps! Now onto the big news: We’re rolling out one of the most game-changing updates yet! From now on, the host can customize the core game settings before starting a match: 🛠️ Choose the number of days the game will last 🎯 Set how much reputation is needed to win 💰 Decide how much gold players start with 💥 And even control whether sabotage can lead to bankruptcy Basically, you can now tailor the game to |
| Fast Feet & Smoother Streets | 2025-07-17 | Greetings Goblins,We’re rolling out daily fixes on our quest for perfection—and today’s update brings a little extra magic to your travels:Speedy Shop‑Square Transit: A sprinkling of enchantment now lets you dash between your shop and the town square faster when you venture out for sabotages or fairy errands.Easier Merchant Hauls: Goods bought from wandering traders are now a breeze to carry—no more juggling awkward crates!Minor Bug Squash: We’ve also stomped out a handful of small bugs to keep your gameplay smooth.Thanks for playing and for all your feedback—we’re not stopping until this is the ultimate Goblin experience! |
| No More Getting Stuck! | 2025-07-16 | We've added a life-saving feature to the "Esc" button to help with potential stuck situations. Getting trapped will no longer ruin your gameplay experience! We've also fixed some edge cases we discovered, along with a few localization issues. |
| Minor Update | 2025-07-15 | Greetings Goblins, The first-day fix is always important! Thanks to the feedback from our players, we’ve addressed a missing collision issue and added an extra connection check. We truly appreciate your support and will keep improving the game! |
| Trade Rivals - Goblin Age launches July 14th! News & Mechanics! | 2025-07-03 | The Goblin Age begins July 14th!After many sleepless nights, weird bugs, goblin squabbles, and even weirder feature requests — Trade Rivals - Goblin Age is finally launching into Early Access!But make no mistake: this isn’t a “release and vanish” kind of story. We're a small team, but we're here for the long haul — just like your nosy neighbor goblin. Expect constant updates, new features, and direct communication with us on both Discord and Steam Discussions. We're here 24/7, reading every message, fixing every (goblin-caused) bug, and listening to your crazy ideas.🛠️ What’s new in this Early Access version?We've squashed countless bugs! (S |
| Trade Rivals: Goblin Age Joins Steam Next Fest! | 2025-06-08 | Welcome to the Goblin Market! Trade Rivals: Goblin Age is a competitive shop management game for 2–4 players, where clever pricing, sneaky sabotage, and economic chaos rule the day. Starting with a humble shop, players must purchase shelves and items, set prices, and attract customers – all while outwitting their rivals.💀 Think you’ve got what it takes to become the richest goblin merchant? Prove it by:Sabotaging your friends’ shops with curses and market tricksMastering the shifting economy in randomized scenariosWinning customers through smart pricing (or dirty tactics)Facing daily challenges and surviving 15 cutthroat daysClimbing to 100 |
| Minor UX Improvements & Crash Fixes | 2025-05-31 | In this patch, we’ve made small but meaningful improvements to the user experience and fixed a few crash issues reported by the community. We’re aware that the update size is larger than expected for the scope of changes, and we’re currently working on optimizing our patching system. Our goal is to ensure that minor updates come with minor download sizes moving forward. Thanks for your continued support and patience! |
| Demo is Ready: Your First Step Into Goblin Capitalism | 2025-05-21 | Before the full economic chaos of Early Access, you can now get your first hands-on taste of shelf-stocking, price-cutting, and deliciously shady sabotage. In this demo, you’ll: 🛒 Manage your own medieval shop 🤝 Trade with the supplier (or hoard like a rat) 💰 Undercut rivals and win the customer war 🧙 Partner with a witch to sabotage your competition (because who plays fair, really?) This isn’t just a demo—it’s a trial by trade, a peek into a world where every coin counts, reputations crumble, and the greediest goblin wins. Play now, break the economy (or your friendships), and let us know what kind of chaos you create. Don’t forget to wi |