Old Market Simulator News

Hi everyone,

We are excited to announce that our next major update will be available on January 20, while our 40% discount continues. We’ve been working really hard on this update and we can’t wait to hear your feedback. We love our community and we couldn’t have come this far without your support. You can expect more exciting updates soon, as we’ve already started working on them! 🎈



[h2]New Map: East Town[/h2]


Start an exciting new session to experience our new map, set in a cozy Eastern town. East Town features an open market concept to create a fresh and dynamic look and provide more space for you to customize your market.

[h2]Harvesting[/h2]


Get a pickaxe from the Engineer to harvest iron, copper, and zinc, or collect bamboo. Explore the rural areas of the town to find different resources. Harvested resources will respawn after a certain time, so don’t forget to check them later!

[h2]New Workshop Equipment[/h2]


Craft weapons by melting ores into ingots with the Melting Machine, then placing the required items on the Anvil and striking them with the Hammer, which is also available from the Engineer.

[h2]New Products & Stands[/h2]


Bows, swords, and more! Display and sell your handmade weapons in the new Weapon Stand! Don’t forget to decorate and design your market with the beautiful new lanterns and ceiling platforms.

[h2]New Fishing Areas[/h2]


Explore new fishing areas such as swamps and lakes to catch new fish like ray, tuna, and goby. Some fish, like lobster, will require you to have a fish trap to catch. Who knows what else might be caught on your rod in the mysterious waters? 👀

[h2]New Events[/h2]


Experience fresh new events from the Lunar New Year to the Blacksmith Fest on the new map, which will require careful planning to maximize your profits while enjoying the cozy scenery. Don’t forget to check your calendar!

[h2]Main Menu[/h2]

We now have a main menu where you can select a map and easily navigate with a controller.

[h2]Other Changes & Improvements[/h2]

• Cows now drop bones and leather, which can be used in crafting weapons.
  
• Key rebindings are now properly displayed in the control hints.
  
• New achievements have been added.
  
• Controller support has been improved, offering a smoother experience. Full controller support is coming soon, allowing you to play the game without needing a mouse and keyboard.
  
• The leaderboard has been removed due to increasing concerns about cheating.
  
• UI improvements to enhance the overall look and feel.
  
• Minor performance improvements.
  
• Translation improvements.
  

Hello everyone,

Before asking for your vote to nominate our beloved game in the Steam Awards, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude. The success of Old Market Simulator is built on the invaluable feedback and unwavering support we’ve received from our amazing community. Your suggestions, reviews, and comments inspire us to keep improving and making the game more enjoyable for every type of player.

[h3]New Map[/h3]

Our next big milestone is a brand new map, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re working hard to release this exciting update by the end of January 2025. Below, you’ll find a sneak peek screenshot of the new map, we hope you’re as excited as we are!

[h3]Steam Awards[/h3]

If you’ve been enjoying our game and are excited about what’s to come, we’d be grateful if you could take a moment to nominate Old Market Simulator for the Steam Awards. There are several categories to choose from, so pick the one that resonates most with your experience. For example:

• If you enjoy playing with friends, the “Better With Friends Award” could be a perfect fit.
  
• If you’ve faced the challenge of going bankrupt (but kept trying!), the “Best Game You Suck At Award” might feel just right. 😄
  

Your support means the world to us! You can cast your vote here:
https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations




Thank you so much for your time and support.

Hi everyone,

We are excited to release our first major update after the 1.0 launch. Thank you all for your interest and support in the game so far. Our community has been vital since the beginning of early development, and it continues to be! We hope you enjoy the new update. We are also happy to announce that we have already started working on the next major update, which will introduce a brand new map!



[h2]Apiary[/h2]

• Use a sweep net to collect bees from around fully grown trees, place them in hives, and harvest honey.
  

[h2]Jam Machine[/h2]

• Prepare homemade jams using your homegrown products as ingredients.
  

[h2]New Products & Trees & Seeds[/h2]

• Grow plum, orange, and cherry trees, and plant sugar seeds.
  

[h2]New Boat[/h2]

• Larger and faster boat for smoother travel.
  

[h2]New Items[/h2]

• A dog, gear carpet, fire bin, black paddle, and advanced fishing rod.
  

[h2]Larger Cellar[/h2]

• The cellar now has a second floor to store more items!
  

[h2]New Settings[/h2]

• Product Draw Distance for performance improvement, Key rebinding for keyboard and controller, FOV slider, and toggle sprint option.
  

[h2]New Recipes[/h2]

• Meat cutter now has new recipes to cut regular and brown fish.
  

[h2]New Achievements[/h2]

• Fresh achievements to unlock.
  

[h2]Other Changes & Improvements[/h2]

• Fully grown trees can now spawn bees with a certain chance at the start of each day.
  
• Rotten items older than a week and not on market stands are automatically destroyed.
  
• Boats now offer stairs for convenient boarding.
  
• Items can now be thrown into the buoy's fire.
  
• Signs are now placeable on terrain.
  
• Some items, like junk, are now displayed locally on the player’s camera.
  
• Throwing a bag while it contains items will now drop items on the ground.
  
• Added an “isModded” flag in the GameManager script for mod creators.
  
• Rain and snow particles no longer penetrate water.
  
• Soil and trees planted on rainy days are automatically watered.
  
• Trees can now be removed with a double-sided hoe.
  
• Beet and eggplant harvest amounts adjusted to yield a full stack.
  
• Beet seeds are now larger.
  
• Inventory item names are now consistently sorted across all languages.
  
• Fixed a bug in the alcohol machine causing negative profit in the daily summary.
  
• Junkman now pays attention to the durability of tools.
  
• The leaderboard now displays only weekly results.
  
• Barn animals are quieter over distance.
  
• New cat sounds.
  
• Visual bug fixes on certain events.
  
• Collision improvements for stands.
  
• Minor UI improvements.
  
• Translation improvements.
  

This is our plan for the future updates of Old Market Simulator. Please note that the order of these subjects may change, and some will be introduced with major updates one at a time. We will continue making the game more enjoyable with your support. Thank you for being with us on this journey. ❤️


New Maps

• Explore fresh and exciting maps for new adventures in diverse locations, each with unique settings and challenges.
  

More Content

• Discover new animals, workshop machines, products, and decorations to enhance your market.
  

Merchant Ships

• Merchant ships will arrive during events, bringing various products for you to buy and sell in your market.
  

In-Game Chat

• Communicate with other players directly within the game.
  

In-Game Wiki

• A built-in wiki with detailed information about game mechanics, items, and features to help you navigate the game.
  

Steam Trading Cards

• Collect trading cards to showcase your progress and dedication to the game.
  

Improved Controller Support

• Better controller support for a smoother experience.
  

Steam Cloud Save

• Save your progress to the Steam cloud, accessible from any device.
  

Safe Harbor Statement: The roadmap for our game is subject to change. Game development is a complex and volatile process, and our strategy may need adjustment as the project evolves. Additionally, the roadmap may change based on suggestions and feedback from our players. Please do not regard this roadmap as a guaranteed plan. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work towards enhancing the game experience for all our players.