This is an unbelievably important moment for us and something that occupied the thoughts of our developers since the work on last big update concluded. After making sure that Hotel Galactic finally offers the experience it was always meant to offer and seeing numerous positive reviews that we cannot ever be thankful enough for, it's time to look to the future and bring more to our players!
So let's get into some amazing announcements and the contents of our update!
This is the first update from EndgameLoop Games team - a new development studio that has taken over the development of Hotel Galactic. It's an exciting time for all of us and we want to share this excitement with you. That is exactly why you can now get Hotel Galactic with a 70% discount for the entire duration of Steam Summer Sale!
But that's not the end - we've also prepared an array of amazing bundle deals that at will let you not only get Hotel Galactic cheaper but combine it with some other amazing games that are just perfect to relax with! Make sure to check all of them and take advantage of this opportunity!
There's a lot to unpack in this update - below you'll find a short description for some of the bigger changes that we've introduced to the game, as well as more detailed patch notes. We can't wait to hear back from you about your experience - be it feedback, suggestions or even bug reports. We're ready for all of them!
We've also prepared a short video showcasing and previewing some of the additions and changes introduced in this update - please enjoy!
If you ever found yourself thinking "I don't have enough stones!" while crafting furniture in Hotel Galactic, you can now safely tuck this memory away. With this update your hotel will start growing downward and you'll not only be able to explore the undergrounds but also mine several different resources (yes, including stone!) within these halls. Construct rooms, decorate and enjoy the new layers of planning you can achieve with this addition.
Some of the suggestions and feedback we received on a rather regular basis dealt with the slight inconvenience of the in-game island being rather spacious and that it takes quite a while for your workers to go from one side of the island to another. And we hear you - it does take a bit for them to do that and I can only imagine the tiredness after a day spent walking like that!
To remedy that issue and make sure that your workers can move around the island much faster - we're introducing Teleports System that will greatly improve both your experience as a player and your workers' lives! In essence the teleport system will allow your workers to teleport from one place on the map to another one - pretty simple and effective. And yes, you will be able to place those teleports as you like (with some very minor exceptions)!
What's more those teleports are not just for your workers - guests can use them as well! Let them jump in and instantly be whisked away to another place, letting them quickly reach many of the amenities you have prepared for them in your venue!
A new character is joining our roster of VIP Guests and while we don't want to spoil it for you too much, we'll say that their entrance will be earth-shattering and might make some of your staff a little bit... spooked. Well, hopefully Sparn, who's been particularly shaken up by the new arrival, will be able to conquer his fear soon enough!
Our new VIP guest and the commotion resulting from their arrival is not the only new story development your Hotel will go through. Some intergalactic spicy drama is knocking at your doors and Gustav with his friends will have a lot to deal with. The ghostly hotel owner also has the matters of his own heart that require attention... but everything is a little bit easier with friends at your side, right?
It's also time to add some extra variety to the guests that can visit your hotel - Vergs are the new intergalactic species finally ready to come and visit your establishment!
Vergs are bearded, humanoid species slightly larger than humans. They are strong, honest and they put extra emphasis on making sure their job has been well done. You probably shouldn't expect them to use fancy words as they toil restlessly in the mines - which they are very proficient in. They also seem to get along pretty well with Maklovians, while Bauis can get easily infuriated by the dirt Vergs seem to be shedding everywhere they go. They are certain to add extra flavour to your Hotel's everyday life!
It's time to start the spectacle or immerse yourself in fantastic stories - depending what you or rather your hotel guests prefer! Two new room types are getting added to the game and with them new ways of relaxation for your guests. Of course, that also means new furniture fitting the space!
Constructing a cinema in your hotel will let you display movies for your guests - and we mean that in the literal sense as those will actually be short animations that are played in real time (as well as ads before the showing starts, can't forget about those!). The repertoire of movies available at cinema will be growing but at the start you can expect some amazing classics from the world of Hotel Galactic!
The library offers a bit of a different type of relaxation - it is here where you'll be able to peacefully unwind after a day full of excitement you've experienced on the hotel grounds. Your guests can grab a book, any book, and immerse themselves in the stories they offer. And don't you worry, we have books for any reader - romance, horror, sci-fi or even manga! it's all here, waiting for you in the hotel!
One of the things that we are very excited about is the option to dye the furniture available in your hotel. This feature will allow you to craft dyes via Color Machine and then select furniture that you would like to refresh by splashing a brand new color on it. Many pieces of hotel furniture can be recolored like that and many more will be added in full release, but you can already create coloristically & thematically fitting rooms for your guest! Or... just let your imagination work wonders just by picking and matching certain colored pieces with some other styles. No more stylistic clashes there!
With the addition of color machine we're also changing the way wallpapers and floorings work. From now on, you can also use the machine to change the ambience of your rooms - thus we're centralizing the way this part of decorating works and we hope this change will prove very useful and comfortable for our players.
It's not just about the guests though, it's also about your staff members! We're not forgetting about them and we wanted to give them a bit more personality, so they can fully express themselves. Well... you'll be the one making the decisions in the end, but I'm sure your workers will absolutely love the new set of outfits we've prepared for them - all of which you'll be able to research and then craft for your busy bees.
Hotel full of staff workers dressed as bananas? Well, why not, I see literally no issue here, only pure chic and tasteful elegance!
And speaking of taste (wasn't that a nice segue? 😉) we're also adding new custom dishes for your hotel's restaurant menu. You're still of course in control and can craft your own dishes if you so prefer but you'll also get access to new beautifully plated and mouth-wateringly smelling meals that are sure to be a hit in your venue!
Of course, as you're getting new room types you will also be getting furniture relevant to those rooms but in addition to those we've also prepared some new furniture that you'll be able to research and place in your hotel. This includes new general items, as well as those that are more specifically related to guests' species (think Pington Radio but more!). We've seen some of your beautiful and fantastic Hotels (and we invite you to post more screenshots at our Discord!) and we hope that with the new additions you'll be able to make them even more beautiful!
And now... for those of you who like digging even deeper, let's fully jump into detailed patch notes, right below!
As always below you'll find detailed information regarding what has been changed, added, fixed or adjusted in the game. You might notice that some of the changes are a result of your very own suggestions and reports - for which we're always very thankful! ❤️
Added a new chapter of the main story, continuing the Hotel Galactic adventure.
Added a new underground mining system, featuring explorable mines, progression and unique underground environments.
Added furniture dyeing, allowing many existing furniture pieces to be customized with different color variants.
Added the Cinema, allowing guests to enjoy movie screenings.
Added new furniture sets:
* Astral
* Luna
Expanded NPC conversation system with new interactions and support for larger group conversations.
Added Portrait generation improvements, including new poses, portraits and species support.
Added new crafting recipes, including rugs, laundry chute, hot springs and showroom items.
Added new premade dishes and expanded available recipes.
Added new windows, curtained windows and decorative interior assets.
Added new employee uniform colors and additional character outfits across multiple species.
Added new loading screens and updated loading screen videos.
Added new names for randomly generated NPCs.
Merchant inventory now better reflects unlocked technologies.
Improved elevator logic and character navigation throughout the hotel.
Improved room pattern application with better room highlighting and placement feedback.
Improved guest conversations, quest flow and overall progression.
Added new interaction highlights for important quest objects and merchant ship interactions.
Added Virtual Cursor support and improved gamepad controls across construction, processing and UI menus.
Improved the Crafting Panel with better filtering, cleaner category handling and improved search functionality.
Reworked the Processing Panel with more intuitive controls and streamlined interactions.
Added the ability to expand and collapse quest objectives.
Improved placement camera behavior across construction and room editing.
Wall and floor customization can now be handled through the Dye Machine.
Added and improved sound effects across gameplay interactions, crafting, cooking and hotel management.
Added new ambient audio, environmental effects and character voice interactions.
Improved audio feedback for exploration, events and various gameplay systems.
Updated multiple character models, outfits and animations.
Improved lighting across several environments, including underground areas.
Updated numerous furniture models, textures, materials and environmental assets.
Added and improved visual effects for projectors, furniture coloring, illnesses, mining and various gameplay interactions.
Fixed multiple quest, progression and objective issues that could prevent completion.
Fixed several merchant, trading and worker management issues, including hiring, assignments and bed allocation.
Fixed numerous construction, placement, demolition and room editing issues.
Fixed multiple crafting, processing and furniture dyeing issues.
Fixed several UI, gamepad and menu interaction problems.
Fixed numerous character animation, dialogue and interaction issues.
Fixed multiple pathfinding, elevator and navigation issues.
Fixed various farming gameplay issues.
Fixed numerous furniture placement, collision and interaction problems.
Fixed various save/loading issues that could result in incorrect object or quest states.
Fixed a wide range of visual, rendering and asset-related issues.
Improved overall game stability, reliability and gameplay consistency.
Grass may appear stretched inside some underground hotel rooms.
Some in-game text may contain grammatical errors or inconsistencies.
Some non-English characters may use an incorrect font or display improperly.
Tree visuals may briefly remain visible after being cut down if the camera is moved quickly.
Audio is missing in some cutscenes, including the ending of the "Law is Law" quest.
Highlight markers may flicker during the "Diggy, Diggy Holes" and "Buried Memories" quests.
The healing effect may appear next to the bed instead of the patient during the "Tukyuk's Ailment" quest.
Salima may fail to leave the ship or fall from it during the "Galactic Loophole" quest.
The underground elevator may appear partially transparent in certain situations.
Letter text may not fit correctly in some localized versions.
In rare cases, NPCs may become stuck if they are assigned a regular task while simultaneously becoming involved in a quest. Reloading the game resolves the issue.
Some character animations may not play correctly in certain situations.
Highlight markers may occasionally include unintended objects.
The spider web objective highlight may not display correctly during the "Let's Get Crafty" quest.
In some cutscenes, characters may remain in their idle animation instead of transitioning to the next animation.
Some crafting recipes may have inconsistent resource requirements and balancing.
Some UI and UX inconsistencies may still occur.
With all these changes we hope you'll enjoy Hotel Galactic more than ever before - make sure to let us know if you spotted any issues or bugs, but first and foremost have a lot of fun!
Thank you and see you next time!
Cheers,
Hotel Galactic Team