From Prologue to Full Release: What's New?

Hello Chocolate Enthusiasts! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming full release of Chocolate Factory Simulator, building on the Prologue and using all your incredible support and feedback we’ve been focused on crafting a sweeter, more immersive experience. Before we move to the list of changes- here’s the information you’re most interested in!

The Full version will have its premiere on January 7th, 2025!! 📅🤩

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2822370/Chocolate_Factory_Simulator/

Here's a breakdown of the major improvements and new features in the full version:

1. Expanded Gameplay

More quests: Dive into a more then 30 main quests that will guide you throughout the game and allow you to gain access to new recipes, machines, and challenges.

2. Machines and Recipes

Machines: Discover 14 steampunk-themed machines: ranging from helper equipment, through work stations all the way to full production machine!.
Recipes: Master over 22 base recipes. For intermediate ingredients and for totally new chocolates: from classic milk chocolate to truly unique treats
Hand-made and procedural orders: Base recipes are only the beginning! Each order will include it's own requirements that require you to farther modify the recipe to fulfill the order.
Robot Nougat Improvements: Nugat, your robotic assistant, has received new features, further enhancing its utility in chocolate production.

3. Dynamic Events

Dynamic Events: Handle challenges like ingredient price changes or machinery breakdowns.

4. Visual and Performance Upgrades

Graphics: Enhanced textures, lighting, and animations for a more immersive experience.
UI Overhaul: Redesigned menus and HUD for greater clarity and ease of use.
Optimization: Significant performance improvements for smoother gameplay, even on lower-end systems.

5. Community-Driven Features

Customizable Factories: Based on player feedback, you can now decorate and design your factory with aesthetic elements like colors, layouts, and furniture.
Achievements & Leaderboards: Progress all the way to the top of the leaderboards to prove who runs the most efficient chocolate empire. Keep in mind they're not real players but a little artificaly made competition to give you a little challenge.

6. Other

Tutorial Enhancements: New tips and guidance for first-time players to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
Gameplay Balancing: Adjustments have been made to gameplay, economy, and progression systems to ensure a smoother and more rewarding experience.
Expanded Order System: The order system now includes timed orders and a refined customer preference system, adding variety and depth to your tasks.
Progressive Unlocks: Rooms and machines are now unlocked gradually, providing a more structured sense of progression.
Ingredient Mixing Overhaul: The mixing mechanic has been redesigned to be more interactive and aligned with realistic chocolate-making processes.
New Audio Features: Additional sound effects and music tracks have been introduced to enrich the auditory experience.

Thank You!

We couldn’t have done this without your support during the Prologue phase. Your feedback has shaped the upcoming full release into something truly special. Please let us know your thoughts on the new features. We can’t wait to see what amazing chocolate masterpieces you’ll create in the full version so make sure to show us on social media and in Steam & Discord discussions!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2822370/Chocolate_Factory_Simulator/

Sweet Regards
Chocolate Factory Simulator Team 🍫