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Broadcast EmpireNewsV0.5.1
Game update

V0.5.1

Broadcast Empire · published 15 May 2026, 22:21 UTC · build 23260105

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V0.5.1 Brings us closer to a finished V1 of the product. This release includes some bugfixes, display overhauls and new features

  • Launch Screen Changes - Both the splash and background animations updated to a cleaner look

  • Overnight broadcasting display - changed the design to match the rest of the game

  • Writers Room / Pilot Functionality. Pilots now appear after going through a writers room where you can refine elements of the show before sending it to pilot

  • Enhanced talent contract management - exclusive deals, poaching

  • Event episodes - add a live episode to your series or crossover episodes

  • Enhanced Rivals - actively and aggressively schedule against you and compete

  • Audience Habits - audiences react to when you schedule different shows and form viewing habits around them

  • IP Library - sweat the IP that you own - franchise shows to international broadcasters, license merchandise ranges, create spin-off shows

  • Commission Screens - Complete redesign of commissioning screens when getting new content / purchasing repeats

  • My Commissions - Design overhaul of list of your owned shows

  • Ledger / Bank Account - Redesign of bank account screens

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