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| Announcement | 1 Day to Go: MallRivals 1.0 Tomorrow, MallRivals leaves Early Access and the full release goes live on Steam. MallRivals is a chaotic multiplayer tycoon for up to 8 players fighting over one mall, and 1.0 is the biggest update the game has ever seen: four new store types , a real police force that chases you down, a living economy with day-to-day demand, employees with their own personalities , a brand new HP, stamina and… | — | |
| Esports | From Mall Rivals to Mall Tidy Up Frenemies: Free, out Aug 28 Hello Rivals! We made a second game, and it is free . We wanted to give something back to everyone who stuck with us through Early Access. Mall Tidy Up Frenemies is out on Steam August 28 . Same mall, opposite job: in Mall Rivals you fight over the mall, in Frenemies the mall is a mess and you put it back in order. Up to 8 players, friends or foes, your call. Left alone? AI players join in, as… | — | |
| Game update | Aug 22, 2026 Hotfix 1 This is our release candidate build. Everything below came from your reports. \ Things you buy from a wholesaler or vendor now stack in a neat pile on the floor, instead of spreading around or landing inside walls, benches and other boxes. \ The wholesaler screen now works like your tablet: each product shows its box price, buttons change how many boxes you want, and a Clear Cart button empties… | 24879414 | |
| Major update | The Road to 1.0: Release Candidate is Live Hey everyone! We know we've been quiet for a while. But not for nothing: we've been working on the biggest update MallRivals has ever seen, and all of it had one goal: the full 1.0 release, coming very soon. Before we hit that button, we want you to see the game first. This Release Candidate is the full 1.0, just ahead of launch. How to join: · Right-click the game in your library · Go to Prope… | 24867507 | |
| Game update | v0.4.2 | Jun 26, 2026 Hotfix 1 Ordered supplies and items now arrive at your store again after loading a save, instead of spawning far away. Store signs no longer appear detached and floating far from the store after loading a save | — | |
| Major update | Mall Rivals: The Comeback Update Hello Rivals! After a successful run on Unstable, The Comeback Update is now live on the main build for everyone. A massive content drop and a heavy fix pass landing together. ⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save. Stores are now expandable and a lot has changed under the hood. Old saves are very likely to behave unexpectedly. ⚠️ 👀 Before we dive in Quick heads-up before the changelog… | 23916402 | |
| In-game event | Mall Rivals: The Comeback Update (Unstable) Hello Rivals! It's been a while. We took the time to ship something bigger than a hotfix this time and there's a lot to unpack. This update is currently available on the unstable beta branch . After a few days of testing on Unstable, it'll roll out to the main build. ⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save. This is one of our biggest updates yet and old saves are very likely to behave un… | 23718404 | |
| Community | New Characters Are Coming — Full Customization Hello Rivals! We've completely rebuilt our character system from the ground up. Your characters now look and feel entirely new compared to before. Say hello to full character customization. Hair, beards, hats, outfits make your Mall Rival truly yours. This update is coming very soon. Following this, we're shifting our focus to new in-game events that will significantly change how each session p… | — | |
| Game update | May 6, 2026 Hotfix 6 Hello Rivals! Quick hotfix while the coffee is still warm. \ Loading a save mid-day no longer leaves the mall empty of customers for the rest of the day \ Cashiers and stockers are no longer sometimes invisible to other players in multiplayer \ Tablet stock counts now display the correct numbers for clients in multiplayer \ New stores no longer flood with customers all at once \ Joining a game… | 23109169 | |
| Major update | Store Overhaul Update and Now 20% Off! Hello Rivals! This is a major update — Build 0.3.0 is now live on the main build. 🏷️ 20% off for a limited time! ⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save for the best experience. Old saves may cause issues due to the large number of changes in this update.⚠️ Key Changes: 3 New stores — Butcher, Perfume, and Tobacco shop 3 Stores reworked — Fashion, Beauty, and Book stores have been compl… | 23074769 | |
| In-game event | Build 0.3.0 Unstable Release Hello Rivals! This update is currently available on the unstable beta branch. After a few days of testing we'll push it to the main build. How do I join the Unstable beta branch? Right-click Mall Rivals in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable". ⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save for the best experience. Old saves may cause issues due… | 22846516 | |
| In-game event | Mall Rivals Update v0.2.117 — April 17, 2026 Hello Rivals! The unstable branch has been tested and is now rolling out to the main build. Thanks to everyone who helped us test! We're not slowing down, expect new content, regular updates, and hotfixes in the coming days. Key Changes: · Employee Management panel — View stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employees directly from your tablet. · Major lag/FPS fix — Fixed the performanc… | 22834616 | |
| In-game event | Build 0.2.110 Unstable Release Hello Rivals! This update is available on the unstable beta branch. We'll push it to the main build after testing. The major lag and FPS issues that got worse in later game days have been fixed, save system has been improved, NPC movement is smoother across the board, and store customization has arrived with Steam Workshop support on the way. How do I join the Unstable beta branch? Right-click… | 22781770 | |
| Game update | April 05, 2026 Hotfix 6 Hello Rivals! Quick hotfix while the coffee is still warm. Here's what we fixed: \ Customers no longer get stuck at the register after exact cash payments \ Candy store pricing now scales correctly at tiers 3, 4, and 5 \ Mall tier progress now shows the correct target and scales properly for your team count \ You can no longer enter stores with a baseball bat or spray can, guards will block you… | 22654046 | |
| Community | About the Save File Reset Hey everyone, We know losing your save files sucks and we completely understand the frustration. This is on us. But here's the honest truth: the old save system had deep issues that would have caused much bigger problems down the line. On top of that, we're building the foundation for modding support, and the old system simply wasn't compatible with where we're heading. If we had waited to fix… | — | |
| In-game event | April 04, 2026 Hotfix 5 Hello Rivals! We've been testing this update on the unstable branch and it's now rolling out to the main build. Thank you to everyone who helped us test! The save system has changed with this update so your existing save files might break. We're really sorry about this but we had to do it now to prevent bigger issues down the road. We read everything you write on Discord. The florist store was… | 22647982 | |
| In-game event | Build 0.2.71 Unstable Build Release Hello Rivals! This update is currently only available on the unstable beta branch , not the main build. There might be some bugs, we're actively testing and fixing as we go. The save system has changed with this update so your existing save files might break. We're really sorry about this but we had to do it now to prevent bigger issues down the road. We read everything you write on Discord. Th… | 22625061 | |
| Game update | March 28, 2026 Hotfix 4 Hello Rivals! Hey everyone, we're aware of the current issues and we see your Discord messages and tickets. Instead of slapping band-aid fixes we're working on proper permanent solutions, which takes a bit more time. Thanks for your patience. \ Stations are not working properly right now reworking the algorithm and tier balancing, fix coming asap \ Working on customers entering the mall from fl… | — | |
| Major update | Thievery is Live — Build 0.2.57 Hello Rivals! Key Changes: · Thievery is here — Boxes in corridors are no longer a violation. Steal your rivals' goods! Toggle thievery and police on/off in lobby settings. · Bulk Pricing Tools — Set all prices to market value or adjust by percentage in one click. · Register queues capped at 3 — No more endless customer lines blocking your store. · Lobby Presets — Jump into action faster with p… | 22536902 | |
| In-game event | Thievery, Build 0.2.47 Unstable Build Release Hello Rivals! We've opened a new beta branch to test upcoming features early! If you'd like to participate and help us test new updates, hop into our Discord server and let us know. As always it is recommended that you create a new save after updates. Updates fix bugs and introduce new changes that may not be compatible with any older saves, especially ones older than the last patch. How do I s… | — | |
| In-game event | March 25, 2026 Hotfix 3 Hello Rivals! Here's what's new in today's first hotfix: Work In Progress · Resolution settings · Loaner dialogues New Features · Lock Teams setting — hosts can prevent team changes during the game, visible when browsing sessions · Shelves and furniture can now be snapped at any angle in the center of your store, not just against walls · Dropping spray cans, cleaners, and trash bags now shows a… | 22499613 | |
| Game update | March 24, 2026 Hotfix 2 Mall cops now detect spray vandalism (carrying spray is no longer a violation) Lobby settings to enable/disable mall cops and configure their behavior Lobby setting to adjust starting money Vending machine market prices now match what customers actually pay | — | |
| Game update | Day 1 Hotfix Hello Rivals! Here's what's new in today's first hotfix: - Fixed customers not visiting vending machines after finishing their shopping - Fixed vending machines incorrectly showing "0 in stock" in the product order tablet - Fixed emergency unstuck not always teleporting to the mall entrance - Fixed board meeting license discounts only being visible to the host player - Players who get stuck out… | — | |
| News | Mall Rivals is now available on Steam! Hello Rivals! We wanted to thank you with %30 discount, because of all your invaluable contributions throughout demo. We wish to grow this bond further more and improve this game in early access. Let’s stay connected and keep enjoying the game together. Creedon Team. Join our community and interact with us here: [ Discord ] | — | |
| Announcement | Mall Rivals Global Launch Announcement Hello Rivals! The wait is almost over. Mall Rivals officially launches on Steam. We are incredibly excited to welcome you all to the mall! Launch Times: 7:33 PM (PDT) As part of our Early Access launch, we have already implemented several fixes and improvements to ensure your gameplay experience is as smooth and engaging as possible from the very first minute. We are committed to monitoring you… | — | |
| In-game event | Mall Rivals Demo Patch Notes — March 18, 2026 (v0.1.170 - v0.1.211) Hello everyone! We've been patching daily in Early Access, and we've compiled all the latest additions, fixes, and improvements from our recent updates into one massive list. Here is everything new in the game: ✨ NEW FEATURES & ADDITIONS · Camera Tracking: Carried objects now follow the camera when looking up/down, keeping items out of your field of view. · View Distance Setting: Added a "View… | — | |
| In-game event | Mall Rivals Demo Patch Notes — March 12, 2026 🆕 New Features · Snap mode (hold Alt) for furniture placement auto-snaps to nearest wall or furniture, instant rotation alignment, and configurable snap angle in Settings · Thrown boxes and trash bags now leave colored particle trails through the air · Racks now show product labels with icon and stock count, and labels persist after removing boxes · You can now gather nearby trash by pressing… | — | |
| Community | Mall Rivals Demo — Update Incoming Hey everyone, we see you out there and we love the energy! Quick heads up: A new demo patch is dropping very soon with a bunch of bug fixes and improvements. We've been reading all your reports and feedback, and this update reflects that. Early access is right around the corner, and we're packing it with new content, mechanics, and things you definitely won't expect. New stores, new products, a… | — |
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