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Village MerchantEventsCooking system!
Major update

Cooking system!

Village Merchant · published 21 Apr 2026, 22:33 UTC · build 22894303

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Hello merchants!

First of all, thank you for your continued support - it really means a lot to us!

We’ve been closely reading your feedback and watching how you play, and based on that, we’re excited to introduce two major gameplay additions.


Cooking Minigame


You can now prepare dishes using the new cooking system!

Each order comes with specific requirements - make sure to include all Must Have ingredients, balance the flavor profile, and avoid unwanted items. The better your order match, the higher the reward.

This system adds a new layer of depth to item management and decision-making. You’ll need to think carefully about which ingredients to use and how to balance them to maximize profit.


Wandering Merchant


A new trader has arrived - the Wandering Merchant!

He visits your town every few days, offering a selection of mysterious boxes filled with damaged weapons and armor at reduced prices. You won’t know what’s inside until you buy them.

Repairing these items can lead to significant profit, making the system a high-reward opportunity for expanding your business.


Additional Improvements

  • Improved controller support - changed input layout for more intuitive gameplay

  • Locked full camera movement while opening boxes for better control and clarity


What’s Next

We’re already working on the next updates, including:

  • Additional language support to make the game accessible to more players worldwide

  • An employee system that will allow you to automate parts of your shop and expand your business even further


We hope you enjoy these new systems and the additional depth they bring to the gameplay loop.

As always, your feedback is incredibly valuable - keep it coming so we can continue improving the game with every update.

More is to come!

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