How many people are playing Bookshop Simulator right now?

Bookshop Simulator has 129 players on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 419 and an all-time peak of 1,375 on Jul 2026.

What is the all-time peak player count of Bookshop Simulator?

1,375 concurrent players on Jul 2026.

When was Bookshop Simulator released on Steam?

Bookshop Simulator was released on Steam on 20 Jul 2026.

Bookshop Simulator Events

30 announcements · from Bookshop Simulator’s Steam news feed

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Game update18 Aug 2026Patch 1.0.1233Change Log 1.0.1230 Fixed: - Clients will now be rewarded achievements when connected to a host in Multiplayer - Issue with Location switching clearing certain data - Teleporter losing legendaries - Cable for hanging signs going through Cotswolds floor - Ambient sound switching to outside sounds when entering storage rooms - Additional protection added to prevent first customer spot queue issue…Game update21 Jul 2026Patch 1.0.1224Change log 1.0.1224: Fixed: - Stop board game material properly shows now - Door in Paris is now properly solid - Lyon pathing issues causing teleporting NPCs should be fixed - Magazine shelf should appear properly for multiplayer clients - Throwing away a paint can or floor tile will no longer cause any colored tiles/walls to get unloaded - Flyers handed out stat properly tracks between sessions Major update20 Jul 20261.0 UpdateHey everyone! Update 1.0 is here! There's a lot packed into here with some rather large updates so let's just get started with the rundown. Multiplayer: Multiplayer has come to Bookshop Simulator! Up to 4 people can play in a game. Multiplayer works through Steam's normal multiplayer handling APIs so you can join games your friends are in through your Steam friend's list or invite others direct…

Published	Kind	Announcement	Build
2 months ago	Announcement	1.0 Release Date Hello everyone! We're excited to announce that we are planning to release out of Early Access on July 20th! You can check out our teaser trailer here: What's coming: 1.0 is coming with a few large things - up to 4 player multiplayer, the first new location, a new item type, and more! Multiplayer: As we mentioned in the last update, multiplayer is officially coming to Bookshop Simulator! Multipl…	—
3 months ago	In-game event	Update 0.13 Hey everyone! Update 0.13 is now live! This update brings a bunch of new legendary books, updates to rare and used books, passive income changes, and more! New Legendary Books: Nine new legendary books have been added. All of these legendaries are sporting new power-ups for you to experiment with and combo together. These range from doubling store/player exp, more end of day triggered powers wi…	23597425
4 months ago	Game update	Patch 0.12.1130 Change log 0.12.1130 Added: - Added loading messages, especially for loading Steam Workshop items - Added check on registers for stuck queues when a player/employee takes over Changed: - Reduced file names for certain assets that may have been causing path too long issues for some users Fixed: - Large workshop items textures missing and turning white - Case allowing the game to be started befor…	23212122
4 months ago	Game update	Patch 0.12.1125 Change log V0.12.1125: Fixed: - Resolves some lag issues caused by Steam Workshop books from the change in loading - Load times may also be slightly improved

Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.