Photo Studio Simulator News

📸 Update Highlights:

🏢 Photographer’s Factory Now Open

• Expand your photography empire! Assemble multiple photo studios with customizable backgrounds, lights, prop slots, and more to cater to every client.
• Grow from a small studio to a full-scale factory and establish your photography legacy!

🔌 Power Management System

• Manage power supplies to keep your equipment running smoothly and build an efficient, professional studio setup.

🎨 New Photography Props

• A variety of new props are available to enhance photo aesthetics and boost pricing, offering clients a truly personalized experience.

📋 Smart Queue System

• Customize waiting areas to streamline client flow. Clients receive queue numbers, and the front desk smartly calls them when it’s their turn.

🌟 Decoration System Update

• Add luxury decorations to upgrade your studio’s ambiance, attract high-end clients, and maximize profits.

⏳ Improved Waiting Area Design

• Fine-tune the balance of client flow and service efficiency with new tools for managing waiting areas.

🎯 Combo System

• Perfect your pose adjustments with the new combo mechanic! Higher combos mean bigger bonuses to photo pricing—challenge your skills to earn more.

🛒 Enhanced Shopping Experience

• Add multiple items to your shopping cart for one-click purchasing. Focus on growing your business without the hassle.

🎥 Film Room Unlocked

• Build a vintage-style film studio to cater to classic photography enthusiasts and enjoy the full artistry of darkroom development.

⚙️ Optimizations and Feedback:

Thanks to our community’s feedback during previous tests, we’ve implemented the following improvements:
• Streamlined Game Progression: Optimized task order and unlock logic for a smoother and more engaging experience.
• Enhanced Guidance: Added multi-language support and detailed instructions to help players master the game effortlessly.
• Balanced Economy: Adjusted prop pricing, profits, and difficulty curves to make every decision meaningful and rewarding.

How to Join the Test?

We warmly invite you to join the test and help us refine the game!
CD Key Claim Process:
1. Join our Discord or QQ group.
2. Submit your application and claim your CD Key.
3. Download and play the v0.76 update, then share your valuable feedback with us!

Why Play Now?

This update is more than a system overhaul—it’s a leap forward in gameplay depth. From building your Photographer’s Factory to enjoying the thrill of the new combo system, this test offers an unmatched blend of creativity and management. We’re excited to have you on board to shape the future of Photo Studio Simulator!

Dear photographers,
Version v0.72 has fixed some bugs

1. When the player has a front desk, the UI will automatically close.
2. Background inquiry has no initialization count.
3. Film camera door prompts an error.
4. Display error when purchasing lottery tickets.
5. The decal in the film room cannot be cleared.



We hope these improvements will add more fun to your photography journey. Feel free to share your feedback in the Steam community so we can witness the growth of the game together!

Sincerely,
JesseMJ, Indie Game Developer

New Updates in Demo Version:

📸 New NPC – Mr. Dark Crow: Meet our mysterious new NPC, who will assign daily photography tasks and surprise you with special Dark Crow missions. These will challenge your creativity and offer unique rewards!

🎯 Improved Task Guidance:

1. Extended time limits for custom photography orders.
2. Reminders for completing custom shoots on time.
3. New prompts explaining how daily package popularity impacts pricing.
4. Notifications on how cleanliness affects your shoots and deadlines.
5. Enhanced tips on using the Tab tool for better navigation.
6. Multi-language support refined for an international audience.
7. Clearer instructions on how to unlock street photography missions.

🏢 Photographer’s Factory: Now, expand your photography studio into a full-scale photographer’s factory, unlocking new rooms, gear, and gameplay options that push the boundaries of your creative empire!

Why Play Now?

Steam Next Fest is the perfect time to immerse yourself in Photo Studio Simulator, especially with these new updates designed to enhance your gameplay. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or a seasoned player, our latest demo offers a fresh take on studio management, with deeper customization and expanded play modes.

Don’t miss out – give the demo a spin and share your thoughts with us on Steam. Let’s shape the future of Photo Studio Simulator together!

📌 New Features and Improvements:

1. Bank Loans: Apply for loans during financial struggles, helping you sustain and grow your photo studio business.

2. Ad Campaigns: Hire models for advertising to draw in more customers, boosting your earnings and studio reputation.

3. New Customer Models & Skins: Expanded customer model variety with new skin tones, offering a richer photo shoot experience.

4. Automated Staff System: Automate your front desk, flyer distribution, and photographers to streamline operations and focus on strategy and creativity.

5. Street Photography Missions: Take on street photography challenges that add depth, variety, and rewards to gameplay, keeping the experience fresh.


6. Updated Gacha Machine: Enjoy a revamped gacha system offering new rewards with each spin, adding an extra layer of excitement!


This update enhances the strategic depth and overall gameplay experience, giving players more ways to enjoy running their photo studio!

We invite everyone to test this new demo version and share your feedback on the Steam forums. Your input will help us continue to refine and perfect the 《Photo Studio Simulator》 experience!

Sincerely,
JesseMJ, Indie Game Developer

Dear photo buddy,

We’ve added several detailed optimizations and new features to provide you with a smoother and more realistic gaming experience.

📌 New Checkout Click Points: In the self-service booths, you can now complete the checkout process by clicking on either the booth or the customer.

📌 Delivery Optimization: Delivery speed has been adjusted, with a highlighted prompt showing when the goods arrive at their designated locations.

📌 Improved Character Movements: Character movements are now more varied, adding a more vivid visual experience.

📌 New Store Opening Guide: A detailed store opening guide has been added to help you easily start your business journey.

📌 Supply Reminder Feature: The HUD will now remind you when you run out of photo paper, ensuring your business runs smoothly.

📌 Self-Service Machine Rules Optimization: Self-checkout machines will now be assigned based on NPC proximity, enhancing operational efficiency.

We hope these improvements will add more fun to your photography journey. Feel free to share your feedback in the Steam community so we can witness the growth of the game together!

Sincerely,
JesseMJ, Indie Game Developer