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Escalators Now Live + Expanded Language Support

[p]Hello everyone, [/p][p]We’ve added a physics-based escalator to the game! Just stand on it to reach the second floor— and yes, you can even send thrown boxes upstairs like a conveyor belt. [/p][p]We also expanded localization with 9 new languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, and Dutch. [/p][p]The demo has been updated to showcase the escalator. Shelves are now placeable on the second floor, and with each update, we’re getting closer to Early Access. Thanks for playing![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Demo Update – Hypermarket Era in the Demo!

"[p]🏢 Bigger Store (Demo)[/p]
  • [p]Two floors and roughly 8× larger than before.[/p]
  • [p]Expand in any direction (forward/left/right).[/p]
  • [p]A huge parking lot with night lighting is available in the demo.[/p]
  • [p]Longer checkout queues with numbered counters and cameras.[/p]
[p] 👗 Clothing Section[/p]
  • [p]80+ new clothing products.[/p]
  • [p]8 unique shelves, plus dressing rooms and seating areas.[/p]
  • [p]Special hardwood floor (use anywhere if you like).[/p]
  • [p]Place folded clothes on racks or hang them.[/p]
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🥐 Bakery Expansion[/p]
  • [p]15+ fresh bakery items with unique looks and stacking.[/p]
  • [p]Watch them bake and bring life to your store.[/p]
[p] ⚙️ Quality of Life[/p]
  • [p]While holding a tray, return bakery items with Right-Click.[/p]
  • [p]Return boxed items from shelves using their boxes.[/p]
  • [p]Place boxes like shelves with G.[/p]
  • [p]Rotate with Middle Mouse; rotation now in steps.[/p]
  • [p]Automatic doors[/p]
  • [p]Higher simultaneous shopper count, product-type-based price sensitivity, and demand elasticity.[/p]
  • [p]Customers notify you when they can’t find an item or when they dont like the prices. [/p]
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🧪 Demo Limits & Scope [/p]
  • [p]The demo allows up to 2 Growths (expansions).[/p]
  • [p]The demo includes a limited selection of the new bakery and clothing items, so you can try the systems[/p]
  • [p]The initial market size and each Growth are much larger than before.[/p]
  • [p]The huge parking lot is included in the demo.
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Major Update – From Supermarket to Hypermarket!

[p]Hello managers,

Our biggest update yet is here. Bringing fresh content and new ways to grow your supermarket!

🏢 Bigger Hypermarket[/p][p] Moved to a two-floored store, around 8x larger than before.[/p][p]You can grow the hypermarket in whichever direction you want [/p][p][/p][p] A huge parking lot with night lighting.[/p][p][/p][p] Longer checkout queues, with cameras & numbered counters to manage them.[/p][p]
👗 Clothing Section[/p]
  • [p] Over 80+ new clothing products.[/p]
  • [p] 8 unique shelves, plus dressing rooms & seating areas for decoration.[/p]
  • [p] The new hardwood floor is designated for clothing section usage, but you can use it anywhere[/p]
  • [p] Place clothes on folded shelves or hang them on hangers.[/p]
[p]🥐 Bakery Expansion[/p]
  • [p] 15+ fresh bakery products.[/p]
  • [p] Each has a unique look and several variations, and has custom stacking on shelves.[/p]
  • [p] Watch them cook and fill your store with life![/p]
  • [p] We have 15+ new bakery products. We hope you enjoy watching them cook![/p]
[p]⚙️ Quality of Life Upgrades[/p]
  • [p] 🥖 Bakery products can be taken back with the right-click when a tray is picked.[/p]
  • [p] 📦 Normal items can be returned from shelves using their boxes.[/p]
  • [p] 🪑 Boxes can be placed just like shelves by pressing G.[/p]
  • [p] 🖱️ Objects can be rotated with the middle mouse button.[/p]
  • [p] 🔄 Rotations are now in 5° increments instead of 45°.[/p]
  • [p] 🚪 Automated doors added to the hypermarket.[/p]
  • [p] 👥 Several customers can purchase from the same shelf at the same time.[/p]
  • [p] 🛍️ The number of shoppers in-store at once has been significantly increased.[/p]
  • [p] 💲 Customers now have price sensitivity that differs by product type.[/p]
  • [p] 💲 Customers now have price sensitivity that differs by product type.[/p]
  • [p] 📉 Each product has its own price elasticity of demand curve. Some items remain popular even at higher prices, while others are more sensitive to changes. You will have graphs to keep track of stocks, sales, and be able to analyze your growth.[/p]
  • [p] 🔎 Customers search for specific items and notify you if they can’t find them
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[p] 🏷️ New Price Labels
🔴 Sale Ribbon – At least 20% below market price, gives a big sales boost.
🟠 Orange – Slightly below market price.
🟡 Yellow – Above market price.
✨ Labels have also been redesigned with a more realistic look.

🎮 Demo & Save Info The demo will be updated soon (likely within a week). Please note that old saves will unfortunately be wiped due to major map changes, but don’t worry, you’ll now have the option to start your hypermarket as a clothing shop, giving you a completely fresh experience right from the beginning.[/p]

Massive Demo Update – Pick Your Shop Type Tomorrow at 17:00 UTC

[p]Hello Store Owners, Creators, and Urban Supermarket Fans![/p][p]We’re rolling out a massive new demo update, dropping Tomorrow, July 29th at 17:00 UTC, that completely changes how you begin your retail adventure. Here’s everything you need to know:[/p][p][/p][p]1- You Get To Choose Your Store Type
Bakery, toy & candy store, or a grocery store, and in the full release, you’ll unlock even more entrepreneurial paths on your journey to the hypermarket.[/p][p][/p][p]2- Bakery Section Added[/p]
  • [p]4 brand‑new bakery products to bake and sell[/p]
  • [p]Dedicated oven & bakery shelf layouts [/p]
  • [p]2 Bakery product licenses[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][p]3- Yolo Operating System Introduced[/p][p]Your in‑game market PC now runs on the all‑new Yolo OS—place orders, purchase licenses, and manage every aspect of your store from one sleek interface. In the full release, you’ll even be able to unwind with built‑in mini‑games like chess or Minesweeper… just don’t get too distracted and forget about your customers!

[/p][p]4. Meet Our Homeless Coder
Our new NPC coder who writes code for food—help him or hire him in the full release!

[/p][p]5. Full UI Rework
We’ve completely revamped the entire interface based on your feedback, delivering a smoother, more seamless experience with zero disruptions.

6. Bug Fixes & Polish[/p][p]We’ve addressed every reported issue and added extra polish for a smoother, more reliable experience.
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Demo Update: Toy Section & More!

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🎉 Big Update Alert! 🎉[/p][p]Hey everyone! We just added a Toy Shelf and a bunch of colorful toys to the demo! 🧸✨ This is just a small glimpse of the Toy Section that will be available in the full version.[/p][p]But that's not all! In the full release, you'll be able to transform parts of your store into exciting new areas like:[/p][p]🧸 Toy Section
🍞 Bakery (yes, you’ll bake and sell your own goods!)
📱 Electronics
👕 Clothing
…and more![/p][p]In the next updates, we’ll also introduce a Bakery Section to the demo, where you can actually cook and sell delicious products to your customers. We can't wait to show you everything that's coming! 😍

Thank you for all your support. This is just the beginning! More surprises are on the way. 🚀

🔧 Other Demo Improvements & Fixes:[/p][p]✅ Added sound volume setting[/p][p]✅ Price labels are now clickable – adjust prices directly![/p][p]✅ New & improved checkout window[/p][p]✅ Restocking is now smoother – just hold left click[/p][p]✅ Cash change system improved with smarter customer banknotes[/p][p]💸 And… we left you some hidden money in the city. Can you find it?[/p]