Arcane Merchant News

[p]We are happy to take part in Relaxing Event 2026 on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy cozy and relaxing management games this is the perfect time to try the Arcane Merchant demo. We are constantly improving the game based on player feedback so trying the demo and sharing your thoughts really helps us shape the full release.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for all the support and we hope you enjoy your time running your own magical shop.[/p][p]Give the demo a try during Relaxing Event 2026![/p][p][/p][p]Relaxing Event 2026 Festival Page[/p][p]RelaxingEvent2026[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]🔮 Arcane Merchant – Roadmap Update[/h2][p][/p][p]Here’s a quick progress update showing what’s completed and what we’re actively working on for the full release.[/p][p][/p][h3]✅✅✅✅ Completed ✅✅✅✅[/h3][p][/p][p]🏗 Expandable and Upgradeable Shop[/p][p]The shop grows over time, unlocking new rooms and deeper management layers.[/p][p][/p][p]🛒 100+ Items, Decorations and Shop Systems[/p][p]A wide range of products and placeable objects with strategic display or sell decisions.[/p][p][/p][p]👥 Customer Variety[/p][p]Different customer classes with unique budgets, interests and shopping behaviors.[/p][p][/p][p]🧑 Employee System[/p][p]Cashiers, warehouse workers, cleaners and guards that make the shop feel like a living business.[/p][p][/p][p]📦 Storage / Warehouse System[/p][p]Dedicated storage areas and logistics that support stocking, restocking and shop flow.[/p][p][/p][p]🏘 Upgrades Through the Town[/p][p]Town investments that directly affect shop progression and mechanics.[/p][p][/p][p]🦸‍♂️ Hero Missions[/p][p]Heroes can be sent on missions and return with valuable loot and rewards.[/p][p][/p][p]🎁 Mystery Chests[/p][p]Chests that can contain rare items, bonuses or surprise effects.[/p][p][/p][p]💰 Thematic Objects Providing Passive Income[/p][p]Decorative objects that provide passive income or small advantages.[/p][p][/p][h3]🛠🛠🛠🛠 In Progress / Expanding 🛠🛠🛠🛠[/h3][p][/p][p]🪄 Shop Threats & In-Shop Events[/p][p]A growing set of shop-specific threats and events that challenge daily operations.[/p][p][/p][p]📅 Plannable Weekly Event System[/p][p]Player-assigned event days like Magician Day or Wealthy Day.[/p][p][/p][p]⚓ Harbor and Special Traders[/p][p]Occasional traders offering bulk deals, rare goods and discounted large orders.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your continued feedback and support. This roadmap represents a living vision and will keep evolving together with our community.🙏 [/p]

[h2]📝 Latest Demo Update – Patch Notes[/h2][p][/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Here’s a summary of what’s included in the latest demo update.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 UI & UX[/h3][p][/p][p]• UI fixes, especially for ultrawide monitors (21:9 / 32:9 ratios are now properly supported).[/p][p]• Borderless Windowed mode added.[/p][p]• Order list scrolling issue fixed.[/p][p]• “Must be same type” warning message fixed.[/p][p]• Autosave slot is now clearly labeled as Autosave.[/p][p]• Taskbar icon added.[/p][p]• UI no longer allows progressing to the next day while a menu is open (resolved via the new sleep system).[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Characters & NPCs[/h3][p][/p][p]• Character movement speeds increased by ~30%.[/p][p]• Thief spawning randomness fixed (no more same-looking thief every time).[/p][p]• Thieves can now run properly.[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where customers could disappear if a box was placed in front of the register.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Economy[/h3][p][/p][p]• Change / payment randomness fixed to behave more logically.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌Shop & World[/h3][p][/p][p]• Shop interior layout updated[/p][p]⭐ This may cause issues with old save files due to layout changes.[/p][p]• Player bedroom added.[/p][p]• Progressing to the next day is now done by sleeping, instead of pressing Enter.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌Chests & Interaction[/h3][p][/p][p]• Chest open / close functionality added.[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where items inside chests were flipped after loading.[/p][p]• Added grid snapping for placement.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Thief Book Improvements[/h3][p][/p][p]• The book used against thieves now automatically returns to its place.[/p][p]• While holding the book, you can press R to send it back manually.[/p][p][/p][h3]📌 Performance[/h3][p][/p][p]• Fixed lag spikes caused by background music transitions.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, thank you all for the feedback a lot of these fixes came directly from your reports.[/p][p]All feedback related to content and larger systems has been added to my list for the full version. I’ll also be sharing a short update soon about where we currently are on the roadmap.[/p][p]Thanks again to everyone for all the feedback and support![/p]

[h2]🧙‍♂️ Welcome to Arcane Merchant — A Magical Journey Begins[/h2][p]The doors of Arcane Merchant have finally opened on Steam!
Step into the role of a mystical shopkeeper in a medieval fantasy realm — trade magical items, sell enchanted weapons and fill your shelves with wonders.[/p][p]Our goal is to create a warm immersive experience where every item tells a story and every customer shapes your journey.[/p][p]Add Arcane Merchant to your Wishlist to follow the journey toward release and get notified when the demo launches![/p][p]Join our growing community:
• Discord — Share your feedback and ideas
• Twitter / X — Follow for development updates
• TikTok / Instagram — Behind-the-scenes clips and magical moments[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]What to Expect in the Demo[/h3][p]The upcoming demo will introduce the foundation of Arcane Merchant’s world — a first taste of running your own magical store.[/p][p]• Build and decorate your first shop from scratch.
• Experiment with pricing and discover how fame affects customer flow and sales.
• Explore a limited version of the Research Tree unlocking basic upgrades and new shelf types to expand your shop.[/p][p]Every small action — from how you arrange your shelves to how you set your prices — will define your early success.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Our Vision for the Full Release[/h3][p]The world of Arcane Merchant will expand far beyond the walls of your humble shop.[/p][p]As your reputation grows the quiet town around you will begin to open — revealing new opportunities, strange encounters and secrets waiting to be uncovered. You’ll step outside your store to manage and upgrade the surrounding buildings each adding new layers of depth to your growing merchant’s life.[/p][p]Inside the shop things won’t stay ordinary either. You’ll be able to hire loyal assistants to help manage the flow of customers handle stock and keep your shelves in order. Yet not everything will go as planned — the world of magic has its quirks and sometimes even the most peaceful day behind the counter can turn unexpectedly... lively.[/p][p]Beyond the town gates adventurers will venture into unknown lands bringing back rare treasures and legendary artifacts for you to trade.[/p][p]In the full release Arcane Merchant transforms from a cozy shop simulation into a living fantasy world — where every upgrade every encounter and every strange event tells a new story in the life of a merchant bound by magic and ambition.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Add Arcane Merchant to your Wishlist and join us on this journey to create the most enchanting merchant experience possible. Thank you for being here at the very beginning of this adventure! 🌟[/p]