Multiplayer & More Updates
Hey everyone!
We've recently released our latest patch that provides updates for the multiplayer side of the game. In addition to fixing all the bugs we could find and reproduce; we have also overhauled the process for starting and playing multiplayer! With a server browser, public lobbies, the ability to continue saved games without all players and being able to convert MP games into single player games, we believe this provides a significant upgrade to the overall multiplayer experience.
Now when creating an online game you no longer are required be steam friends, you simply choose whether you want to host or join a lobby, if you want it to be a public lobby or a private one with a password and then tell your friends to join or wait for new friends!
All players still need to be present in the game when saving during gameplay to remain in the save It is also recommended you keep in touch with any new friends you make in open lobbies if you want to play multiplayer together again!
We will be monitoring feedback on these changes for both ways to improve them and any reports of bugs or unusual behavior that needs to be looked at.
Other changes since our last Steam announcement include an annual financial statement at the end of the year, new keyboard shortcuts (holding down ctrl when pushing the 'Staff in room' icon will select all room employees), additional filters and other quality of life improvements.
You can find the full list of changes down below.
Thanks to all our players for their continued support, and enjoy!
Full Recent Patch Notes
BUILD 2024.02.09A --------------------------------
- Multiplayer: A chat is now available in the lobby.
- Multiplayer: You can now continue save games even if not all players are present.
- Multiplayer: You can now load multiplayer save games as a single player (from the lobby). The next time you save, they will automatically become single-player save games.
BUILD 2024.02.08C --------------------------------
- BUG: You could no longer develop spin-offs.
- BUG: No more sounds were played when you loaded a save game.
- BUG (Multiplayer): Duplicate lobbies were displayed in the server browser.
- BUG (Multiplayer): When you loaded a save game, your match was still displayed in the server browser.
- BUG (Multiplayer): When you loaded a save game, sometimes the other players were no longer displayed.
BUILD 2024.02.07A --------------------------------
- MULTIPLAYER: Server browser added. (joining via the friends list is now obsolete)
- MULTIPLAYER: It is no longer necessary to be friends on Steam to play together.
- MOD: You can now set the appearance for legendary staff (DevLegends.txt).
- BUG: Sometimes consoles that will never be released were shown as "announced" when you bought the manufacturer.
- BUG (Multiplayer): When players entered and exited the lobby multiple times, various critical errors could occur.
BUILD 2024.02.01A --------------------------------
- An annual financial statement is now displayed at the end of the year (can be deactivated in the options).
- Menu polishing: Sorting function added.
- Server room options: When you reserve the servers, a check mark icon is now displayed to improve the overview.
- Room options: If you click on the "Staff in room" icon while holding down the "CTRL" key, all staff will be selected.
- MOD: You can now add perks for legendary staff (DevLegends.txt).
- BUG: (AutoBuild function) Sometimes unnecessary objects were placed in WCs.
- BUG: Fixed an bug when loading multiplayer save games.
- BUG: (NpcGames.txt) Sometimes the topic was ignored.
- BUG: If you canceled contract games, you could still be listed as the developer.
BUILD 2024.01.23A --------------------------------
- Sorting function for GameTabs: You can now also display the game list inverted.
- Special marketing: It is no longer possible to publish a demo or send a preview version if there is no platform on the market.
- Own consoles: The number of games in development is now displayed in the console tab and tooltip.
- Own consoles (price settings): The retail price is now displayed.
- BUG: Sorting function for GameTabs was not saved/loaded.
- BUG: (Sandbox) "Work speed of employees" no longer worked.