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Open for business, but how Finnish is Finnish?

Hello everyone and welcome to the Early Access release of Finnish Pub Simulator!

This is where the real excitement begins for us. Now that we have a solid base game we can focus more on bringing an authentic Finnish experience to the game for everyone.

We've already had some great ideas from players during the Feb 2025 Next Fest event but we're not gonna stop there. We want to hear from everyone what they want including in the game to give off the ultimate Finnish experience!

Please head on over to the Discussion boards where you can post your ideas, thoughts, and comments on what you would want to see.

We've got a long way to go and this Early Access release is just the first phase of things. We will be bringing many more updates to you and your feedback during Early Access will really help us shape the game and the experience.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone!

To celebrate the release, we will have a 10% discount for the first week of release :)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310750/Finnish_Pub_Simulator/

Madnight Games

Update v0.2.1

A new update for Finnish Pub Simulator has been released.

[h2]Changelog[/h2]

  • Updated Finnish localization
  • Fixed an issue where the Quit button (among others?) wouldn't render on the first time of asking

Update v0.2

This is our final update before our Early Access release on March 13th!

  • Added the ability to void remaining order items when looking at the cash register


This new feature allows you to hold down V whilst looking at the cash register (and a customer's order) and it will remove any unfulfilled items from the order and complete the order as is.

For example, a customer orders three drinks and two of them are out of stock. You can fulfill the one drink you have in stock and void the rest of the order. The customer will then take just the one drink you fulfilled and will be charged for just that one drink.

Customers will take note of items in their order being voided, and reduce their chance to reorder once they are done drinking.

If you void remaining order items when no items have been fulfilled in the order the customer will react as if they were refused service.

Looking forward to the Early Access release on Monday for everyone!

Demo v0.2 Update

Thanks to everyone's feedback and videos since the initial release of the demo, we've been able to track down a lot of early problems. Please see the changelog below:

The big change is that brand new save games will now guide you through the first day via a tutorial, we will look into adding a setting to skip this entirely for those that are comfortable with the game and its mechanics.

demo-v0.2 Release Notes

  • Fixed setting audio volumes to 0% looping back around to 100%
  • Fixed issues where some audio sounds such as pouring, glass clinking, etc. weren't respecting your audio settings
  • Fixed other customers not detecting when they are near puke on the ground
  • Fixed numerous random choices not using the full range
  • Added a new cash register
  • Added the ability to drop and pickup the drinks tray
  • Added a tutorial system
  • Added UX improvements to build mode
    • You can now quickly place items as it will stay in build mode after purchasing an item
    • Placing a bar tap has been made easier, now you can look at a grill on the bar and the bar tap should go to the right location
    • Added a message to let you know when you have insufficient funds
    • You will now stay in build mode after rearranging an item
  • Added a new special customer
  • Added player footsteps
  • Added ambient sounds from the Finnish forest
  • Added an FOV setting
  • Improved the bar tap so its easier to pour from
  • Improved the players mopping action
  • Improved lighting colours/baking
  • Improved widescreen support
  • Improved player character animations
  • Tweaked the chance of drunk customers puking to 10% (was previously 5%)
  • Updated alcohol brand names
  • Extended the demo to run for 7 days instead of 2

Demo Now Available!

Wow time flew by and it's already time for the release of the Finnish Pub Simulator Demo!

As of now the demo is available to download and gives you a brief look into what to expect in the full game when it releases later this year.

In this limited-time demo, players can run their pub for two in-game days, serving customers, pouring perfect pints, and soaking in the cozy vibes of Finland’s countryside. Your save data will seamlessly transfer to the full game upon release!

Key Features of the Demo:

  • 90s Finnish Countryside Setting: Experience the charm of a simpler time, complete with vintage decor and an old-school pub atmosphere.
  • Pub Management Gameplay: Handle customer orders, manage stock, and keep your pub running smoothly.
  • Two-Day Limit: Get a feel for the game’s mechanics and atmosphere before the full release.
  • Save Progress Transfers: Demo save files will carry over to the full game, so nothing is lost. The perfect time for you to perfect your pub's layout.


The demo will feature the co-op portion of the game with no limitations. Got 8 of you wanting to cause some chaos in a Finnish pub? Now is the perfect time to do so!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368540

If you have any bug reports, suggestions, or anything else, you can post on our Discussion board.

And of course, don't forget to wishlist the full game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3310750/Finnish_Pub_Simulator/

Kiitos!

Madnight Games