Shopkeeper Simulator VR: Refreshed — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Completely Overhauled Version | 2024-12-29 | 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 |
| Bugfix Release 1.4.6 | 2019-06-01 | 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! | 2019-03-05 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/587b45abea6c8a0b0fd30ab06f5b514848fd60c3.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 | 2019-02-26 | 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 |
| Support for Windows MR and New Info Board | 2019-02-18 | 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:// |
| Steam Achievements Now Live! | 2019-02-07 | I am happy to announce that achievements are in place and the update is live! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/b80f2555b7067868cb1bd2fb2d59c4c2e56b9481.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 | 2019-01-12 | 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! | 2019-01-11 | 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 fo |
| "Thieves" Update Coming Soon | 2019-01-07 | 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! | 2018-10-24 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/6d86a5cff479045ce9acf82bd7690b7a3077ed5c.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://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/fe928ab4871a4033beaf824e8f2e59d896121bf4.jpg In addition, some masked "customers" come and want to have your sweets. At the push of a button you can fulfill their wish ːsteammocki |
| Infinite Fun and Demanding Customers | 2018-10-10 | 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 |
| Various Bugfixes | 2018-09-29 | 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 understa |
| Bugfixes after the Release | 2018-09-22 | 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 enoug |
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| Another free update with "Unlockable Equipment" is out now! | 2018-09-11 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/280e0295c6ec49d6fea021855678d527684efb0d.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://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/pub |
| New Discord Server | 2018-08-27 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/d8382a8d48f9ef2d4bee58bf51e773e5b673e50e.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 | 2018-08-19 | Check out the difference between the face details of the two pictures: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/7332f87eb58e40ee7bbd781cb2b2432f057998cf.png Yes, the right version is much more detailed and lighted. It is available now! |
| Weeklong Deal Ending Tomorrow - Save 10%! | 2018-08-19 | Last chance to save 10% on Shopkeeper Simulator VR! Offer ends tomorrow at 10 AM. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/9d64da96295e13cb9c88eca7160d0b5bb5b99574.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/837240/ |
| Summer update with brand new UI, setting prices, and economy! | 2018-07-26 | 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://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/326 |
| Groundworks for new economy system | 2018-06-20 | 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://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/028a204919e7a9b829976b36208e3bf03fd6ec68.jpg |
| Friendlier Faces | 2018-06-11 | In order to approximate the appearance of the environment with customer models, we have introduced new characters! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/3a4b63faf74eb4f2b66a12440c96ff295f9c0f45.png https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/9ad5a080fcf15421f30c9526369a966e82ea114b.png |
| Time Limit in Level Transitions | 2018-06-05 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/71c974e63c8f06cfd2e7eaa68381708a96457e7e.jpg Some of you may have already found out that you can use the time between levels to buy your items in peace. This is a great idea (and we would do it like this too), but we want to make the level transitions more exciting and have introduced a 30 seconds limit! |
| Oculus Rift, Tooltips, Fridge, Autosave And Improved Controls | 2018-05-23 | We have new content and improvements for you! The Fridge As you might know, the fridge in Shopkeeper Simulator VR had a nice door and a humming sound but no function whatsoever. With the latest update that has changed! Keep your milk, meat, cheese and joghurt always in a cool place to avoid wasting it forever! You won't get money for decayed items from your customers! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/e8ec0940292e114afa00efc6f7e1356f105391eb.jpg Autosave From now on you do not have to start a new game every time you start Shopkeeper Simulator VR. We have added a button on the laptop screen that lets y |
| Fridge Update Released! | 2018-05-15 | As you might know, the fridge in Shopkeeper Simulator VR had a nice door and a humming sound but no function whatsoever. With the latest update that has changed! Keep your milk, meat, cheese and joghurt always in a cool place to avoid wasting it forever! You won't get money for decayed items from your customers! Watch the gameplay video on https://youtu.be/bUeKwkp21_4 As always, any feedback on this update is appreciated :-) |
| Fridge Update Coming Soon! | 2018-05-13 | If you don't cool certain groceries, they will go to waste! So pay attention to keep them cool at all times! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/e8ec0940292e114afa00efc6f7e1356f105391eb.jpg |
| Updated VR Hands Alignment | 2018-05-10 | The VR hands should now feel more natural because they have the same orientation as the "real" hands. Grabbing and pointing with the Vive and Rift controllers feels better now! Here are some pictures for clarification: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/d51f73ce184d1aba5463d9c1afa04c9a80e77b33.pnghttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/1d3e1e6bbeb3d1aeb44a0aee15ccb4cf1d4263b5.png Write us your opinion in the comments as usual! |
| Support for the Oculus Rift | 2018-05-08 | Experience your shopkeeping business now on the Oculus Rift! Since the play area with 2 by 1 Meters is not too large, the Rift is able to track all your movements. |
| Level Support Added! | 2018-05-06 | We added a simple leveling mechanic! Players start in Level 1 and need to make a certain amount of cash in order to advance. The difficulty increases indirectly because you have to spend more money for resupplies as the game goes on. This update is included in tomorrow's release! We are looking forward to it! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/af6555e16341d5d603ea1df404d9b150277adc96.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32652545/52dbd4b9b427694131199900b77af86a2e81eec5.jpg |
| Update Log Until Today | 2018-04-29 | Dear community, first of all, I would like to thank you for your interest in Shopkeeper Simulator VR! Your support and feedback is very important to us because it allows us to assess where the game should be going. We would like to make our development history to the present day more transparent. That way, you may get a deeper insight how the game has developed over time and that we keep updating it constantly. We took the complete update history from the website "itch.io" where the game was initially presented. You find the original blog on itch.io. *********************** April 20, 2018:] New tutorial + difficulty settings! You can now choo |