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2025/09/07 UpdateLog v0.21-0.29

[p]Hello everyone! Another day has passed, and here are the latest fixes and improvements.
If you still experience any issues, please contact me.[/p][hr][/hr]
Additions
  • [p]Added 3 new recipes.[/p]
  • [p]Added 4 recipe posters.[/p]
  • [p]Added 8 background music tracks.[/p]
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Optimizations
  • [p]Order UI: sugar and ice icons now have outlines for better visibility.[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted the price of green tea (previously displayed incorrectly).[/p]
  • [p]Fixed cutting board collision (lemons might fall through before).[/p]
  • [p]Added a button to continue to the next day with a controller.[/p]
  • [p]Added controller button update prompt on the main menu.[/p]
  • [p]Optimized default controller movement controls.[/p]
  • [p]Added interaction for ticket/receipt boxes and small/large cup boxes: now you can pick up and attach directly.[/p]
  • [p]Water faucet UI now displays the fill percentage of the current cup.[/p]
  • [p]Updated English translation in the settings menu and optimized English text in the tutorial.[/p]
  • [p]General scene optimization.[/p]
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Bug Fixes
  • [p]Fixed an issue where targeting cup racks or supply boxes allowed taking infinite items.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where starting a new game and clicking "Continue" showed time as 0.00.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where cup racks could store other items.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed pearls in small ingredient bowls resetting to 5 after reloading a save.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed chatbox bug: pressing Enter with no input re-sent the previous message.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed pricing issue: manually entering a price could display as -1000%.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed duplicate prompts when discarding items.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed multiple models showing when customers handed over money.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed incorrect store name change icon.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed cup rack UI incorrectly showing price adjustment options.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed fruit slicer showing all fruits as lemons.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed milk interacting with liquid containers showing "Juicer" text.[/p]

Milk Tea Shop Simulator】Co-op Demo Out Now! Play Free 🍹

[p][/p][p]▶ Play Now[/p][p]Search on Steam: Milk Tea Shop Simulator – Rebirth: Becoming a Manager in Sweet City Iceburg
Store Page: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Price: Demo Free (Full version planned ¥38 with launch discount)[/p][p][/p][p]🎮 About the Game[/p][p]Milk Tea Shop Simulator is a cozy yet detail-rich life/management sim.
Start from a small shop—mix drinks, serve customers, manage supplies, decorate and expand, unlock recipes, and grow into a thriving chain.[/p][p]The game blends free decoration with authentic drink-making: control tea base, milk/water, sugar, ice, fruit slices, pearls, and more. Meet NPCs with side stories (Grocery Boss, Fured, Sukole, Street Cat, etc.) as a lively little town slowly awakens.[/p][p]Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players in the demo. Achievements, events, and hidden Easter eggs await. Supports both first- and third-person views.[/p][p]Buy recipes from Boss Wang’s store, or earn special ones through NPC interactions—some NPCs have a favorite drink![/p][p](Screenshots and feedback from playtesters here)[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]💬 Feedback & Suggestions[/p][p]Share your experience in the Steam discussions / official QQ group 722792074 / or comment below:[/p]
  • [p]Device specs and issues (please include steps if reproducible)[/p]
  • [p]Screenshots / short videos[/p]
  • [p]Usability suggestions (UI, guidance, controls, balancing, etc.)[/p]
[p]We will prioritize fixing reproducible and flow-blocking issues, and continue polishing through updates.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]🙏 Special Thanks[/p][p]Huge thanks to all playtesters! Your patience and feedback made this “first sip” taste better. Your play and reviews mean the world to our team.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]🔖 Want to support us?[/p][p]Add to Wishlist, leave a Steam review, or share this post with friends—it means a lot to an indie team![/p][p]Thanks again, Managers! The new counter is clean and ready—come try a cup! 🍯🧊🧋[/p][p]See you in Sweet City Iceburg!
— Yours, IceBao[/p]

2025/09/04 UpdateLog v0.18-0.20

[h3]Hello everyone, another day has passed and here are the new fixes.[/h3][p]If you still experience any unpleasant gameplay issues, please feel free to contact me.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Additions[/h3]
  • [p]Added DLSS support.[/p]
  • [p]Added voice chat.[/p]
  • [p]Added third-person mode.[/p]
  • [p]Su Cola now collects juicers and pots.[/p]
  • [p]Weekly utility bills must be paid; if not, lights and faucets will be unavailable.[/p]
  • [p]Added more beautiful customer models.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]Optimizations[/h3]
  • [p]Adjusted wall positions for better alignment.[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted carpet collisions so carpets can be picked up.[/p]
  • [p]Pearl Milk Tea recipe hint now includes a milk icon.[/p]
  • [p]Optimized display for maximum pearl and ice cube limits.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where ice cube colors were not restored after moving the ice machine.[/p]
  • [p]Slightly reduced customer spawn rate in multiplayer mode.[/p]
  • [p]Cooking pearls now requires only 90%+ water volume to complete.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where using the keyboard could switch the game into controller mode.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where sinks and hands incorrectly showed held items.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where two pots could be placed on the induction cooker.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the "not enough change" message only displayed for the host.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where the sound of adding pearls was incorrectly played for the wrong player.[/p]

2025/09/03 UpdateLog v0.17

[p]Hello everyone, another day has passed and here are the latest changes.
If you still experience any unpleasant issues while playing, please feel free to contact me.[/p][hr][/hr]
Additions
  • [p]Added full controller support for various UI elements.[/p]
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Optimizations
  • [p]Items that have spoiled in cups will no longer display as Perfect.[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted brightness of cup UI.[/p]
  • [p]Added targeting names for each type of juicer.[/p]
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Bug Fixes
  • [p]Fixed an issue where manually changed prices could not be saved.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where modifying prices while customers were in line could cause the cash register to freeze.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the tutorial marker still appeared even after skipping the tutorial.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where, during the water-filling process, if items were inside the sink, clicking with a cup would incorrectly increase the water level of the current cup.[/p]

Demo confirmed for Friday! Closed Test Recruitment Now 🍹

Hello, dear Store Managers! IceBao here, still “stirring code” behind the scenes!
[p]We’re excited to officially announce that Bubble Tea Simulator Demo will launch on September 5th (Friday) on Steam.
Just one more week until you can finally open your shop! 🎉[/p][p]Before that, we’ll be running a small-scale closed test. If you’d like to join, feel free to message me![/p][p]⚠️ Note: The test version may contain bugs that affect the experience. We’re looking for players willing to help us record issues. If that’s too much hassle, no worries—just wait for the Demo release on 9/5 (it’s only a week away).
[/p][h2]🎮 Game Overview[/h2][p]Bubble Tea Simulator is a cozy yet detail-rich life & business simulation game:[/p]
  • [p]Start with a small shop and gradually expand by mixing drinks, serving customers, managing inventory, decorating, and unlocking recipes. You can even open new branches![/p]
  • [p]The game blends free shop customization with a realistic drink-making process: carefully balance tea bases, milk/water, sugar, ice, fruit slices, pearls, and more.[/p]
  • [p]Interact with a cast of NPCs (the grocery store owner, Furuide, Suke Le, street cats, etc.) and experience a vibrant little town slowly coming to life.[/p]
  • [p]Supports both single-player and up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, plus achievements, events, and hidden Easter eggs.[/p]
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👉 The Demo will showcase only part of the full content—more features are waiting in the official release!
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]👉 You can purchase recipes from Boss Wang’s store, or obtain unique ones through NPC interactions. Some NPCs even have their “favorite drinks”![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]👉 Yes, you can even change your in-game phone wallpaper! 📱[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]✅ How to Join the Closed Test[/h2][p]Join our QQ player community group: 722792074
Contact the group owner or admins to sign up.[/p][h2]🙌 Lastly[/h2][p]Thank you to every Store Manager who helps us polish the game!
We’ll see you on September 5th (Friday) for the Bubble Tea Simulator Steam Demo.[/p][p][/p][p]I’ll be waiting for you in Sweet City of Iceburg~[/p][p]— Yours truly, IceBao 🧋[/p]