Hey everyone! 👋
This is our very first Homeless Life Simulator Devlog, and it’s a big one. Since the demo’s first release we’ve been fully focused on improving the game’s core loop to make it more fun, fair, and rewarding based on your feedback.
This update brings a wide range of changes, improvements, and bug fixes all designed to make surviving on the streets a more engaging and balanced experience. Here’s what’s new:
🎵 10 new music tracks added to enrich the city’s atmosphere.
🏪 Shops now display 8 daily items, with balanced prices and improved economy.
🎧 A brand new Music Player lets you switch tracks forward or backward at any time.
🧭 Improved indicator size and offscreen distance for a cleaner, more intuitive interface.
🚗 Added engine sounds for all vehicles for a more immersive experience.
🗺️ MiniMap optimization: smoother, faster refresh rate for better navigation.
🔔 Added tutorial completion and success sounds for clearer feedback.
💪 New Skill System
You can now develop three main skills to shape your future:
- Physical
- Organization & Cleaning
- Marketing
Each level increases your income in related jobs by +2% per level.
The Job Center now connects your skills to real opportunities. Search the city, find job offers from citizens, accept contracts, and get paid.
🗑️ Trash Can System
- Search trash cans by hitting them up to three times.
- Discover random items and food inside.
- Added new sound effects, animations, and visuals for realism.
🛒 Shop Cart Overhaul
- Driving feels smoother and more realistic.
- Added snap area for automatic trash pickup.
- You can now collide with citizens — handle with care! 😄
🧍♂️ Citizens (NPCs)
- Added ragdoll physics for dynamic reactions.
- You can now interact physically with NPCs.
- Your character will sometimes ask random help-related questions during interactions.
🧩 Bug Fixes
- Fixed: Mouse cursor disappearing when returning to main menu.
- Fixed: Recycle Center sound stacking bug.
- Fixed: Shop Cart falling through ground when picked mid-jump.
- Fixed: Player spawning multiple times consecutively.
We truly want every player to be part of this game’s growth alongside us.
If you ever have a question, suggestion, or encounter a bug, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to the development team.
Join our Discord community to contact us easily and share your thoughts with others!