Movierooms News

[p]This is a very important and emotional moment for us. The game is currently in Alpha, which means some systems are still evolving and many features will continue to grow during development. Your feedback will play a huge role in shaping the future of Movierooms.[/p][p]We want to sincerely thank everyone who supported the project, joined the playtests and helped us improve the game over the past months. At the same time, we’re incredibly excited — and a little nervous — to finally put the game in your hands. Early Access means we can start working even closer with the community: fixing bugs, improving systems and refining the experience based on your suggestions.
So please jump in, play, experiment, and help us grow the game together. If something doesn’t work as expected, or if you encounter bugs, we’d really appreciate you reporting them through the bug report tools.[/p][p]We know that some players will immediately understand how everything works, while others might feel a bit lost at first. Finding the right balance and making the experience clearer for everyone is one of our main goals moving forward.[/p][p]We may be a little scared of your judgment, but we’re even more motivated to keep improving the game step by step with you. Thank you for being part of this journey.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the coming weeks and months we will continue working on improvements, bug fixing, and new gameplay features based on community feedback.[/p][p]Here’s an overview of what we are currently planning to work on during the Early Access phase. As development progresses, priorities may evolve based on community feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]Target: Beta
Our goal is to move toward Beta later this year as we continue expanding the game with community feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for supporting Movierooms and being part of this adventure with us.[/p][p]This Early Access launch is only the beginning. With your feedback, ideas and patience, we’ll continue improving the game step by step and building the cinema management experience we’ve always dreamed of creating.[/p][p][/p][p]Now it's time to open the doors of your theater.[/p][p][/p][p]Build your Cinema. Make History.[/p][p]with Mad Pumpkins Team ;)[/p][p]
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[p]Hey![/p][p]First of all, thank you again to everyone who has been playing the Playtest version and sending us feedback. It’s incredibly valuable and helps us understand how different players experience the game.[/p][p]We’ve pushed a new update with several fixes (details below) but also, we have updated the free version: Demo V260309 (this is a limited version of Sandbox without the historical part), the small changes.

Important information:
⚠️ Be careful with ELIA! It never wants to work, so hire someone else ;)[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠 Bug Fixes of Playtest version[/h2][p]Here are some of the main issues we addressed in this build:[/p]

• [p]Fixed the dialogue with Gaspard,[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Statistics page panel wouldn’t close properly,[/p]
• [p]Fixed wall color application,[/p]
• [p]Fixed title of "LOAD" page,[/p]
• [p]Fixed the overlaying the newspaper,[/p]
• [p]ARCHIVE in archive, the problem of the fake page fixed,[/p]
• [p]Fixed projector repair behavior[/p]

[p]About the projector…
It turns out our employees had collectively decided that repairing a projector that was literally on fire was simply too difficult. So instead of fixing it… they just stood there watching it burn.[/p][p]We’ve now corrected this behavior.[/p][p]For launch, you’ll see Gaspard suggesting that you call emergency services, and repairing the projector will come with a higher cost. So keep an eye on your equipment! Items wear down over time and doing regular checks can prevent unpleasant surprises.😉[/p][p][/p][h2]What We’re Seeing From the Community[/h2][p]Something very interesting is emerging from your feedback.[/p][p]Players seem to fall into two main groups:[/p]

• [p]🎮 Sandbox fans
  Players who love the idea of expanding one huge cinema and focusing purely on management, optimization and building the ultimate theater.[/p]
• [p]🏛 History fans
  Players who really enjoy the historical progression, something they haven’t seen much in other tycoon games, but who are also pointing out many details that still need polishing.[/p][p]
  Both perspectives are incredibly valuable for us.[/p]

[p]Right now our priority is to polish and stabilize the systems that are already in the game, so the experience is as solid as possible for launch.[/p][p][/p][h2]What Happens Next[/h2][p]Once Early Access launches on March 17, we’ll start a dedicated sprint focused on:[/p]

• [p]fixing bugs discovered by the community[/p]
• [p]improving UI clarity[/p]
• [p]addressing technical issues players encounter[/p]

[p]And on the same day, we’ll also reveal our development roadmap, where you’ll see the features and systems planned for the future of Movierooms.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again to everyone helping us shape the game.
Your feedback is already making a real difference.[/p][p]Mad Pumpkins Team[/p]

[p]Hey, we want to share an important update with you.[/p][p][/p][p]After internal discussions and carefully reviewing the current state of the game, we’ve decided to move the Early Access release of Movierooms from March 4 to March 17 (12 a.m. CET).[/p][p]This wasn’t an easy decision.[/p][p][/p][p]As a team, we took the time to evaluate what still needs additional polish to ensure the experience is as clear, stable, and enjoyable as possible from day one. We want to avoid misunderstandings or rough edges and give you the best possible first impression.[/p][p][/p][p]March 17 is now our final and confirmed release date. We are fully focused on delivering the strongest version of the game we can.[/p][p][/p][p]We kindly ask for just a little more patience. Thank you for your continued support, it truly means everything to us.[/p][p][/p][p]See you on March 17.[/p][p]Mad Pumpkins Team[/p]

[p]Hey everyone! 💜[/p][p]We’re excited to finally share something big with you…[/p][p]Movierooms (Alpha version) officially launches on Steam on March 4, 2026! 🎉[/p][p][/p][p]After months of playtests, fixes, late nights, and your constant feedback, we’re ready to open the doors of our cinema-theater management game to everyone.[/p][p]And this is just the beginning.[/p][p][/p][h2]🗓️ Launch Details[/h2][p]Release date: March 4, 2026 [/p][p]Price: $14.85 USD [/p][p]Launch discount: 15% off for the first two weeks 👉 $12.62 USD (€12,60 – MXN 258,60 – BRL 78,07)[/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve been following the project, this is the perfect time to jump in and support the game early 💜[/p][p]👉 Our Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/S8GfU647pK[/p][p][/p][h2]🎞️ What is Movierooms?[/h2][p][/p][p]Movierooms is a cinema-theater tycoon game developed by Mad Pumpkins, where you build, customize and manage your own movie theater across different eras of film history.[/p][p]Start with a small early-1900s nickelodeon… and grow it into a thriving modern multiplex.[/p][p]Design rooms, hire staff, schedule films, keep customers happy, and balance creativity with business strategy.[/p][p]But it’s not just management.[/p][p]As you travel through time, you’ll face real historical challenges that shaped the entertainment industry: 📺 the rise of television, ⚔️ wartime crises, 🎞️ new technologies, 🌐 modern digital competition.[/p][p]Each era introduces new mechanics, obstacles, and opportunities.[/p][p][/p][p]Prefer total freedom? Jump into Sandbox Mode and build your dream cinema with no limits.[/p][p][/p][h2]✨ Key Features[/h2][p]🎬 Build and manage your own cinema-theater [/p][p]🛠️ Design rooms, place equipment, decorate freely [/p][p]📅 Plan screenings strategically to maximize profits [/p][p]👥 Hire and manage staff with unique roles and behaviors [/p][p]🕰️ Travel through cinema history across multiple eras [/p][p]📖 Story-driven historical missions and iconic characters [/p][p]📊 Deep tycoon systems: reputation, research, queues, maintenance & more, analyse the performance of your film business[/p][p]🎨 Sandbox mode for unlimited creativity [/p][p]💬 Community-shaped development through Early Access feedback[/p][p][/p][h2]💜 Built Together With You[/h2][p]This isn’t the finish line, it’s the start of the journey.

Movierooms will launch in Early Access (Alpha) to involve the community from the earliest stage of development, allowing players to test core systems, share feedback, and actively help shape features, balance, and content as the game grows. Developing a management game of this scope is a complex challenge for our small team of seven, who aim to create not only something fun, but also meaningful, bringing cinema history and stories out of museums and into an interactive experience. [/p][p]Early Access lets us grow alongside our community, refining each standalone level with unique mechanics, missions, and challenges. With limited resources but strong passion, we believe in building this tycoon together with our players and Movielovers, step by step.[/p][p][/p][h2]👉 Help us make cinema history[/h2][p]If you want to support the project:[/p][p]⭐ Wishlist the game,[/p][p]🎥 Watch the trailer,[/p][p]💬 Join our community,[/p][p]🎮 Jump in on March 4![/p][p]
Build your Cinema. Make history.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you soon inside Movierooms [/p][p]Mad Pumpkins Team[/p][p]🎃🎃🎃
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[p]Hey everyone! 💜[/p][p]First of all: we haven’t disappeared! Even if we’ve been a bit quiet lately (sorry about that 😅), we’ve actually been working harder than ever behind the scenes. During the holidays we really pushed development, and this new Playtest build includes massive improvements across the whole game.[/p][p]Thank you, as always, for your patience and for all the bug reports and feedback, they truly guide our priorities every day.[/p][p][/p][p]This version focuses on stability, smoother controls, better tutorials, and core systems rework.
[/p][h2]🏗️ Building & Controls Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Smoother room construction tools (drag corners, move selections, better feedback);[/p]
• [p]Improved wall placement;[/p]
• [p]Doors now take less space, making props easier to place;[/p]
• [p]Fixed props snapping and positioning issues;[/p]
• [p]Reduced loading times.
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[h2]🎥 Camera[/h2]

• [p]Different zoom speeds for keyboard and mouse wheel;[/p]
• [p]Smoother movement and navigation;[/p]
• [p]Better focus on selected objects.
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[h2]👥 Staff & UI[/h2]

• [p]Faster and more responsive employee hiring panel;[/p]
• [p]Removed duplicate movies;[/p]
• [p]General UI polish and usability tweaks.
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[h2]📖 Tutorial Overhaul[/h2]

• [p]Reworked to be clearer and fully guided;[/p]
• [p]Fixed multiple softlocks and broken steps;[/p]
• [p]Sandbox & 1900 improvements;[/p]
• [p]Fixed ESC issues, stuck steps, missing texts, and visual glitches.
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[h2]🆕 New Features[/h2][p]You can now:[/p]

• [p]Click and drag employees and move them wherever you want;[/p]
• [p]Get visual feedback and outlines;[/p]
• [p]Prevent invalid placements automatically (animations coming soon!)
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[h2]🚻 Smarter AI Behaviors[/h2]

• [p]Customers correctly use toilets;[/p]
• [p]Added queue system and waiting logic;[/p]
• [p]Better navigation overall.
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[h2]💾 Save System – First Version![/h2][p]This is a big milestone for us 🎉[/p][p]The first implementation of the Save/Load System is now working in Sandbox:[/p]

• [p]Save rooms[/p]
• [p]Save props[/p]
• [p]Save employees positions[/p]
• [p]Save customers[/p]
• [p]Save wall & floor colors[/p]
• [p]Save money, time, and movie schedules[/p]
• [p]Profile loading from menu[/p]
• [p]Scene reload after saving[/p]

[p]More polish is coming, but it’s finally here, but we are working on a better UI for the saves page!
[/p][h2] 🐛 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Mission Manager issues[/p]
• [p]Mission UI refactor[/p]
• [p]Particle & projector crashes[/p]
• [p]Props destroyed correctly with rooms[/p]
• [p]Multiple Sandbox & historical level fixes[/p]
• [p]Many stability improvements[/p]

[p][/p][p]We also want to share something important. Besides development, we’ve recently found support for our pre-launch release phase, which is helping us move forward more safely and sustainably. Because of that, and because we want to ship a stronger version - Early Access will move to March 4th (instead of February 10th). But in February, you will see many advertisements and streamers playing Movierooms![/p][p] Why the delay?[/p][p]We want to include:[/p]

• [p]🎭 Special Mission 1900 featuring the story of the first French woman projectionist[/p]
• [p]🔔 A proper notification/warning system[/p]
• [p]🧩 UI improvements[/p]
• [p]✏️ Clearer texts, objectives, and equipment details[/p]
• [p]Extra polish and stability = Basically: a better and more complete experience on day one.[/p][p][/p]

[p]We know we don’t always communicate as often as we’d like, we’re a small team and sometimes we get buried in development, but please know that we’re fully committed to Movierooms every day.[/p][p]Your feedback, patience, and support mean the world to us. [/p][p]
Huge improvements are finally visible, and we can’t wait for you to try this build.[/p][p]👉 Update your Playtest and let us know what you think![/p][p]
See you soon, Mad Pumpkins Team
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