Internet Cafe 98 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Cafe View, macOS Support & QoL Improvements | 2026-10-19 | Hey everyone! A fresh update just landed for Internet Cafe 98. Here's what's new: New Cafe View The cafe has a brand-new look. The room got a visual refresh, so watching your cafe grow from a few beige boxes into a packed LAN den feels better than ever. macOS Support Internet Cafe 98 now runs on macOS! Mac players can download and play it straight from Steam, just like on Windows. Quality of Life Various quality-of-life improvements to make managing your cafe smoother Small fixes and general polish Thanks for playing! If you run into any issues or have ideas, let us know in the Steam discussions. We read everything. - GrindWill |
| Faster Expansion, Clearer Research | 2026-07-28 | We’ve released another update based on your feedback.Earlier ExpansionInternet capacity upgrades now appear earlier and more frequently. You can unlock additional PC slots sooner, with more opportunities to improve your connection throughout the demo.Improved BalanceEarly-game progression has been rebalanced to reduce unnecessary waiting and help you reach the main cafe systems faster.Clearer ResearchResearch descriptions have been rewritten to make each upgrade and its effects easier to understand before choosing.Thank you for continuing to share your feedback. We’ll keep improving Internet Cafe 98 throughout the demo.– IC98 Team |
| A Smoother Start, Thanks to Your Feedback | 2026-07-26 | We’ve been going through your feedback, and one thing came up again and again: the beginning of the game could be confusing.The tutorial didn’t explain enough, some steps moved too quickly, and it wasn’t always clear what you were supposed to do next. We’ve expanded the tutorial and improved the early-game flow, so getting your first cafe up and running should now feel much smoother and more natural.A Better IntroductionThe tutorial now guides you through more of the early game, with clearer explanations and a smoother progression between each step. You should spend less time wondering what to do next and more time building your cafe.Clearer |