Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab
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Playing now
69+8 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
1,012Jun 2026
| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game update | Update Notice v1.2.1 v1.2.1 Update Notes · Added an overview page for published papers. Filtering and sorting features will be added in the next small update. · Fixed an issue where events could still appear while the game was paused. · Fixed an issue where event frequency settings were not working correctly. · Fixed an issue where recruitment could fail in certain situations. Thank you for your support and feedbac… | — | |
| Major update | 🎉 v1.2.0 Major Update: New Event System! 🎉 v1.2.0 Major Update: New Event System! The daily life of your laboratory is about to become much more exciting! In the v1.2.0 update, we officially introduced the brand-new Event System . Various unexpected events can now happen in your laboratory. Hundreds of different events are waiting for you to discover during your research journey. You can adjust the event frequency or completely disab… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.16 v1.1.16 Update Notes · Added auto recruitment and auto graduation features. · Added two new special admission student characters. · Adjusted the chance of students entering romantic relationships after using the matchmaking feature. · Fixed an issue where traits would disappear after recalling graduated Master's students to pursue a PhD. Thank you for your support and feedback. We will continue… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.15 v1.1.15 Update Notes · Fixed an issue where some students could not be properly assigned to positions. · Reduced the cost growth rate of decorative items. · On Mac, added an option in the settings menu to control whether the game stays always on top. · Optimized save loading performance and reduced stuttering. · Shortened most joint training codes. · Added a new rule allowing graduation without… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.14 v1.1.14 Update Notes · Fixed a bug where the Amazon River Scholar application condition was not correctly evaluated. · Added an option to skip graduation ceremony animations. · Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor could disappear after minimizing on the graduation certificate screen. · Fixed a potential freeze issue when minimizing the game during recruitment. · Added a Journal Catalog. · Adde… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.13 v1.1.13 Update Notes · Updated paper titles in the player co-created public paper pool. · Fixed the animation display when selecting the conical flask while minimized on Mac. · Fixed an issue where eligible graduates in the to-do list would not refresh after changing graduation/degree requirements in the rule settings. · Fixed abnormal three-dimensional value display during paper research. · Fi… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.12 v1.1.12 Update Notes · Attempted to fix an issue where the game window could open at the minimized size on launch. Since this issue is difficult to reproduce, if you encounter it again, please send us a bug report with your save file attached. Thank you very much! · Fixed an issue where the unlocked dish “Dean’s Goose Leg” was not displayed correctly after obtaining the title “Gourmet”. · Added… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.11 v1.1.11 Update Notes · To provide a more stable game experience, we have made a temporary adjustment to the speed options: the original 4x speed will be temporarily removed, leaving 1x and 2x available. After time acceleration is unlocked, 4x speed can be accelerated to 8x during work periods, which may consume too much performance on some computers and can more easily trigger serious issues su… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.10 v1.1.10 Update Notes · Added a feature to upload custom papers to the public paper pool. After completing a project, there is now a chance to publish papers created by other players. If you choose to upload your own paper, other players may also publish it in their games. · Added the Research Achievement Exhibition Room, where completed research projects can be stored. Signal Towers and Graduat… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.9 v1.1.9 Update Notes · After closing conference and group meeting UIs, the game will no longer revert to 1x speed. · Slightly adjusted equipment costs. · Academic outsourcing is now limited to four times per day. · During academic outsourcing, titles can now be applied for. Thank you for your support and feedback. We will continue improving the game experience. | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.8 v1.1.8 Update Notes · Fixed an issue where text input did not work on Mac computers. · Fixed an issue where Impact Factors could decrease abnormally when loading a save. · Added a prompt for high-level academic conferences when they have not yet been unlocked. · Fixed an issue where attending an academic conference could get stuck. · Reduced the chance of high-score papers being published in lo… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.7 v1.1.7 Update Notes · Optimized the student renaming process so IF will no longer be spent when the student's name has not been changed. · Reduced the base cost and cost growth rate of lab facilities. · Fixed an incorrect effect description for the Nepotism trait. · Reduced the cost growth multiplier for equipment. · Added a time speed adjustment feature. You can now switch between 1x, 2x, and… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.6 v1.1.6 Update Notes · Fixed an issue where other equipment could still be clicked while moving equipment. · Fixed an issue where the time speed could behave abnormally after opening the conference panel. · Fixed an issue where the application list would not refresh after unlocking new titles through conferences. · Added an option in the music settings to automatically mute the game when minimiz… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.5 v1.1.5 Update Notes · Fixed a bug where students could still sleep on open ground even when yoga mats were available. · Fixed a bug where, when multiple serving counters existed, students might only go to one of them. · When applying for a title, the process will now end immediately if the requirements are met. · Fixed a display issue with the network value. · Added a feature to quickly locate… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.4 v1.1.4 Update Notes · Fixed a bug where high-level graduation ceremonies could still be held even when there were not enough Impact Factors. · Fixed an issue where the mentor would still go to repair broken equipment while trying to talk to a student. · Fixed an issue where students would still go to the original location to celebrate after the graduation gate was moved. · Fixed an issue where… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.3 v1.1.3 Update Notes · Increased the mentor's movement speed. · Fixed an issue where Talk and Group Meeting could remain unavailable for interaction. · Fixed an issue where the paper progress bar would not refresh after minimizing the window. · When the mentor goes to repair equipment, multiple broken devices can now be repaired at once. · When the mentor goes to catch slacking students, multipl… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.2 v1.1.2 Update Notes · Removed the negative effects of having nowhere to use the toilet and being starving. · Replaced them with the positive effects of smooth bowel movements and eating different kinds of food. · Reduced the cost of bestowing names on students. · Reduced the paper publication difficulty for some projects. Thank you for your support and feedback. We will continue improving the g… | — | |
| Game update | Update Notice v1.1.1 v1.1.1 Update Notes · Added a feature that allows you to freely adjust the size of the minimized window. · Added a feature to customize the minimize hotkey. · Both features can be found in the Settings menu. · Reduced the cost required to purchase toilets. Thank you for your support and feedback. We will continue improving the game experience. | — | |
| Esports | Professor Simulator Gameplay Showcase: Run Your Research Lab Watch a gameplay showcase of Professor Simulator and explore core systems like lab management, student training, paper publishing, project applications, and academic conferences. | — | |
| Community | The Demo Will Be Temporarily Closed on May 31, 2026 \ | — |
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.