Saloon Simulator News

We are very excited to tell you about the latest changes in Saloon Simulator! We are getting closer to releasing the Early Access so our main focus is polishing the game and making it more realistic with all the animation tweaks and other additions. We are also taking into consideration your feedback from the playtest survey so we can make the experience even more enjoyable for you! Thank you to all the players that took part in the playest and helped us make the game better.

[h2]1. New drink recipes[/h2]
We have new drinks available that you can serve to your customers, but even a cowboy can not only live on whiskey. Now you can make refreshing lemonade during the hottest days in the Old West!



[h2]2. Saloon renovation[/h2]
To brighten up the days that our guests spend lazily on eating, drinking and gambling away their savings during the game of Faro, we have upgraded the interior of the Saloon. You can now add a sofa and a half table to the main bar area. Some of the changes will only be available after the Early Access but you will be able to sneak a peak through the curtains.



[h2]3. New customers’ animations![/h2]
Adding new reactions to customers to make your experience even more diverse while you manage your Saloon. Now you can be sure of what they think of your service not only by listening to them but also through their body language.



[h2]4. Bugfixing[/h2]
During the polishing stage our programmers are dealing with bugs to make sure you won’t encounter them in the Early Access. Some of them are funnier than others, like Robert playing the air piano.



[h3]Join the Playtests![/h3]
Signing up is easy! Just head over to Saloon Simulator’s Steam page and click the "Request Access" button on the playtest section. You’ll get access as soon as we approve your request.



[h3]Take the Survey and Win the Full Version![/h3]
I’d love for you to give it a try and share your impressions by filling out our survey. Every participant will be entered into a Steam key giveaway for the full version of the game!

[h3]Join Our Discord![/h3]
We also invite you to join our Discord, where we answer all your questions. If you have anything you’d like to share with us, that’s the place to do it!



Stay tuned for more updates, and until next time!


Best regards,
Saloon Simulator Team

[h2]Dear players,[/h2]

It’s my great pleasure to once again invite you to the playtests for Saloon Simulator! The version we’re presenting—though slightly shorter than the last one you played—is now much closer to the final quality we aim to achieve.

[h2]The playtests are now live! Join us today and be part of shaping the game.[/h2]

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[h3]Join the Playtests![/h3]
Signing up is easy! Just head over to Saloon Simulator’s Steam page and click the "Request Access" button on the playtest section. You’ll get access as soon as we approve your request.



[h3]Take the Survey and Win the Full Version![/h3]
I’d love for you to give it a try and share your impressions by filling out our survey. Every participant will be entered into a Steam key giveaway for the full version of the game!

[h3]Join Our Discord![/h3]
We also invite you to join our Discord, where we answer all your questions. If you have anything you’d like to share with us, that’s the place to do it!



Stay tuned for more updates, and until next time!

Best regards,
Krzysztof "xardi" Marchewka
from the Saloon Simulator Team

I’m very sorry to announce that the playtests scheduled for today will not take place as planned. The game build we intended to share with you contains a serious glitch that, in some cases, could corrupt save files, resulting in the loss of game progress upon loading.

We’re actively working on a fix, and as soon as it’s resolved, you’ll receive an email invitation to test the updated version.

On behalf of the team, I sincerely apologize for not meeting the promised deadline.
Krzysztof "xardi" Marchewka from the Saloon Simulator team

[h2]Dear players,[/h2]

It’s my great pleasure to once again invite you to the playtests for Saloon Simulator! The version we’re presenting—though slightly shorter than the last one you played—is now much closer to the final quality we aim to achieve.

[h2]You will receive access to the new version on March 5, 2025.
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[h3]What’s new in this version?
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• Full voice-over performed by actors
  
• Freeplay mode
  
• Improved wagon dismantling mechanics
  
• Horse models in the town
  
• Customizable controls
  
• Notification system
  
• Customer traits system
  
• Facial animations during dialogues
  
• New furniture to purchase
  
• Tons of optimization improvements for better performance on lower-end hardware
  

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]Join the Playtests![/h3]
Signing up is easy! Just head over to Saloon Simulator’s Steam page and click the "Request Access" button on the playtest section. You’ll get access as soon as we approve your request. The new version will be available starting March 5, 2025.



[h3]Take the Survey and Win the Full Version![/h3]
I’d love for you to give it a try and share your impressions by filling out our survey. Every participant will be entered into a Steam key giveaway for the full version of the game!

[h3]Join Our Discord![/h3]
We also invite you to join our Discord, where we answer all your questions. If you have anything you’d like to share with us, that’s the place to do it!



Stay tuned for more updates, and until next time!

Best regards,
Krzysztof "xardi" Marchewka
from the Saloon Simulator Team

We kicked off the new year with a bang and have completed the implementation of one of the biggest updates in a long time. All dialogues and customer interactions in the saloon are now fully voice-acted! In addition to working on dubbing, we've also introduced improvements to the visuals and functionality of the town, making it easier for you to immerse yourself in the world we’ve created.

[h2]1. English Voice-Over[/h2]
In August 2024, we began casting for the roles of our main characters. We received over 700 applications, from which we selected 31 professional and non-professional actors to bring the residents of Blueberry and saloon customers to life. The recordings took place between September and October, while December and January were dedicated to integrating the voice-over into the game engine. You can hear the results of our and our actors' hard work in the preview below.

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[h2]2. A Sky as Real as It Gets[/h2]
One of the most visually stunning additions to our game is the implementation of a dynamic sky. We've long known that the desert landscape would be a perfect backdrop for a realistic sky. This is one of our newest features, making a strong impression during the day and an even bigger impact at night.



[h2]3. Horses Have Finally Arrived in Town[/h2]
While we decided early on that our protagonist would travel exclusively on foot, the same couldn't be said for merchants and visitors. Blueberry isn't a large town—you could say it’s a true "15-minute city." However, it lacked something crucial—horses. After all, the game is set in the Wild West, and what would a western be without horses? (Seriously—do you know of any westerns without horses?) Currently, horses don't move around town yet, but we plan to introduce this feature in the future.



[h3]If you haven't played Saloon Simulator Prologue yet,[/h3]
Remember that you can add it to your Steam library for free by clicking on the Saloon Simulator Prologue logo below or searching for "Saloon Simulator: Prologue" in the Steam store. We encourage you to add Saloon Simulator and Saloon Simulator Prologue to your wishlist, ensuring you won't miss out on any updates or the game's release.



[h2]Join Our Discord Community[/h2]
We warmly invite you to join our Discord community, where we can chat, share ideas, and hear your suggestions. We’re eager to hear your thoughts and feedback, which will help us make Saloon Simulator even better.



[h3]And One More Thing...[/h3]
We have a surprise coming your way soon, so be sure to check back here and on our Discord to stay in the loop!

Stay tuned for more updates, and until next time!

Best regards,
Krzysztof "xardi" Marchewka
from the Saloon Simulator Team