Hotel Galactic News

We're back with another batch of Quality of Live improvements and bug fixes for the public demo build. Thank you all for the amazing feedback and the heartwarming words of support!

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

Changes and QoL:

• Tweaked laundry markers so they only show up after all previously queued tasks are complete.
  
• Limited the work slot count to 1 for all laundry tasks for better flow.
  
• Tweaked the guest ship to ensure that there are always Toravis there once they become unlocked.
  
• Tweaked worker and guest selection to be easier with mouse & gamepad.
  
• Tweaked sound effects for catching fireflies and taking photos.
  
• Tweaked the day/night time blending effect and lighting.
  
• Updated the sponge prop model.
  
• Added and updated some item icons.
  

Bug fixes:

• Fixed the stored sheets count to update with new guest beds being crafted.
  
• Fixed another issue with the dialogue teleportation glitch.
  
• Fixed the wrong asset being spawned when Maklo was washing his hands.
  
• Fixed room availability settings for some of the items.
  

Travelers!
We're closely monitoring all reported issues and ideas. Please keep them coming and stay wholesome!

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

Content:

• Added a new guest action: Admiring decorations.
  
• Added a broken version of the lobby reception desk.
  

Changes and QoL:

• Pause and Play can now be controlled with the spacebar.
  
• Tweaked item placement collision markers.
  
• Tweaked reward box material x lighting again.
  
• Tweaked Pington worker clothing materials.
  
• Tweaked construction preview materials.
  
• Tweaked the close credits button.
  
• Added more item icons.
  
• Made the craft button require holding to add items to the queue.
  
• Disabled unassigning and assigning worker beds in the demo.
  
• Disabled moving wooden storages and a couple more items in the demo scene.
  
• Increased cooking action speeds and reduced some steps in the premade recipes.
  

Bug fixes:

• Fixed guests sitting at dining tables with a weird offset.
  
• A bunch of fixes and tweaks for the laundry process (and more in the works!)
  
• Fixed crafting recipes flashing when time is sped up.
  
• Fixed guests trying to destroy non existing luggage.
  
• Fixed action wheel item name & icon for the dishes cooked in the kitchen (now they should reflect the actual dish).
  
• Fixed a few issues related to workers getting stuck when moving/unpacking items.
  
• Fixed some pathfinding issues.
  
• Fixed issues with picking up garden harvest.
  
• Fixed time speed up/down not being locked during pause and in settings.
  
• Fixed messed up fonts for Polish, German and some other cases.
  
• Fixed some issues related to displaying tooltips.
  
• Fixed the Pack to crate action being available for occupied guest beds.
  
• Fixed beds becoming clean after being packed and then unpacked.
  
• Fixed change sheets action not being blocked when the bed is either being packed or moved.
  

Gamepad:

• Improved nested action wheel controls on gamepad.
  
• Added tooltips to the Worker Priority Panel when playing on gamepad.
  

[h3]Travelers![/h3]
We cannot thank you enough for your amazing feedback, support, and reviews. Every suggestion and kind word helps us create the best intergalactic experience possible.
With this in mind, we’re excited to share the latest patch notes with you—packed with updates inspired by your incredible input!

Important:
If you've enountered a Pink/Black screen, or other issues while launching the game, please try using the "DirectX" launch option - this should fix most of the startup issues!

[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]

Visuals:

• Added the Direct3D 11 launch option as a fallback for people with launch/rendering issues.
  
• Changed the sidequest icons color.
  
• Made warning icons bigger.
  
• Tweaked ambient occlusion.
  
• Tweaked the camera photo and catching fireflies vfx.
  
• Improved some of the furniture icons.
  
• Fixed garden plants not receiving lighting at night.
  
• Fixed a visual glitch when moving lamps and other light sources.
  
• Fixed some animation issues for Maklo and Toravis (for example the Maklo's creepy eyes).
  
• Fixed the grass cutting off at the right side of the main island.
  
• Fixed the reward gift box not receiving light.
  
• Fixed a visual glitch where the top of the front wall would be visible in item placement view.
  

Changes and QoL:

• Tweaked available rooms for some items placement.
  
• Added a tutorial hint video for opening the Worker Priority panel.
  
• Added a tutorial highlight for the work priority quest objectives.
  
• Updated the tutorial hint video for drag n dropping workers.
  
• Forcing one of the guests to go and order food when the appropriate objectives appear.
  
• Locking the cursor to window if "Camera Edge Scrolling" setting is enabled.
  

Bug fixes:

• Fixed a bug with assigning guests when there are no free beds.
  
• Fixed a bug with packing items to crate.
  
• Fixed a bug with undeliverable dishes.
  
• Fixed a bug with the objective to collect dry sheets not counting properly.
  
• Fixed a bug with cancelling tasks involving dirty sheets.
  
• Fixed an issue with the setting to Normal work priorities objective.
  
• Fixed an issue with rubbish piles spawning under furniture and inside walls.
  
• Fixed weird colliders on the dining room windows.
  
• Fixed the check-in camera not working well with pause.
  
• Fixed an issue with ceiling based items placement in certain areas.
  
• Fixed an issue with alt-tabbing the game while drag n dropping a worker.
  
• Removed the "exclusive fullscreen" option from the settings menu as it didn't work correctly.
  

Gamepad:

• Simplified the Worker Priority panel navigation and switching between categories & workers.
  
• Fixed a bug where the "NEW" label wouldn't disappear when selecting items in the Crafting panel.
  
• Tweaked worker drag n drop and selection when playing on gamepad.
  

Localization:

• Fixed merchant ship objective missing translation.
  
• Fixed missing translations on the end game popup.
  
• Added Pington Radio station names.
  
• Tweaked some Polish dialogues.
  

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Express your creative vision as you design and customize every aspect of your hotel. The universe is your playground, and the stars are your guests.

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• Around 2 hours of wholesome, creative gameplay packed with surprises.
  
• A unique, self-contained story teasing the full adventure without spoilers.
  
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• Meet diverse cosmic guests like the Derrets, Toravis, and Pingtons.
  
• Hire and manage your team to keep everything running smoothly.
  
• Harvest resources and grow rare galactic ingredients to show your greatest hospitality when guests arrive!

This is just the beginning! Soon, more stories will be told, more characters will arrive, and the magic of Hotel Galactic will shine even brighter with the 2025 release!

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