Old Market Simulator — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 2.1.0 QoL Update & Console/Mobile Release | 2026-04-20 | Hi everyone,Old Market Simulator will be turning two years old on May 22, 2026, and it’s only the beginning of its journey. Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard to eliminate bugs and issues, while also expanding the game to new platforms so more players can join and enjoy our game together.We’re excited for you to experience our upcoming update and share it with an even larger community. Console & Mobile Release - April 27, 2026We’re happy to announce that Old Market Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 starting April 27, 2026.Cross-play between consoles will be supported at l |
| New Game Announcement | 2025-12-27 | Happy new year everyone! We wish that 2026 brings you happiness, health, wonderful moments with your loved ones, and of course, plenty of great gaming experiences. Our New Co-op Survival Game: SEA WARDENWe’re thrilled to finally announce Sea Warden, a co-op survival game set on a living island carried across an endless ocean by a massive sea turtle named Ao. The demo for Sea Warden is planned to be released in the coming months, possibly as early as February 2026. We’d be delighted to see you try it out. Check out our Steam page to wishlist now: The Future of Old Market SimulatorWe believe 2026 will be an exciting year for us. We will continu |
| Alchemy Factory x Old Market Simulator Bundle Now Available! | 2025-12-12 | Alchemy Factory x Old Market Simulator Bundle "Twin Stores" Now Available!Old Market Simulator is a 1-4 player co-op game where you manage your market by ordering goods, growing produce, raising animals, fishing, and crafting items in your workshop, while hiring employees and expanding your business.Alchemy Factory is an automation game set in a medieval world. Sell alchemical goods, fulfill commissions, and rise to become a renowned alchemy magnate. |
| 🏆 Help Us Win a Steam Award! | 2025-11-27 | Dear Players,Thank you for your unwavering support! This year, \ is eligible for the Steam Awards, and we would be honored to have your nomination! 🙏 🌟 Our Dedication to the ExperienceRapid iteration based on community feedbackContinuous polishing of art, gameplay, and performanceReworking old systems and adding new mechanicsIf you feel this persistence deserves to be seen, please nominate us for the Labor of Love award. 🗳️ How to VoteIf you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the Store Page).Please nominate us for Labor of Love❤️ Your Support Means EverythingEvery single vote |
| 2.0 Roman Town Update | 2025-11-11 | Hi everyone,We are excited to share that our major update will be available on November 10, and to celebrate, we are offering a 40% discount. We have been working very hard on this update and really cannot wait for you to try it. This is our biggest update since launching Old Market Simulator, and we want to thank every one of you for being with us on this journey. We feel lucky to have such a friendly and supportive community, and your encouragement means a lot to us. As always, we are looking forward to your feedback, and there is much more to come for Old Market Simulator.New FeaturesNew Map: Roman TownIt’s time to start a new adventure on |
| 1.7.0 Performance Update | 2025-08-29 | Hi everyone,As we announced previously, we’ve been working on porting Old Market Simulator to other consoles and developing a new map with a task system. Along the way, we’ve made significant improvements to further optimize the game. We couldn’t wait to share this smoother experience with you, especially for players on Steam Deck and lower-end devices. We hope you enjoy this update and the smoother gameplay experience we’ve worked hard to deliver.Other Changes & ImprovementsA new Chinese wiki, thanks to Gamersky!UI improvementsController support enhancements for better hints and navigationTranslation updates |
| Upcoming Adventure Mode & Console Release | 2025-08-09 | Hi everyone,We hope you’re all doing well! We’re excited to share some big news about the future of Old Market Simulator and what we’ve been working on recently. We’ve been hard at work on a major new update and on porting Old Market Simulator to other platforms.Major Update – Roman Era Adventure ModeIn this upcoming update, you’ll find yourself in a new Roman-era map, set after an earthquake. This update introduces Adventure Mode, where you’ll need to produce and craft all your products from scratch, no more ordering products! You’ll help NPCs like the Lumberjack, Engineer, and others rebuild their livelihoods (some of their products won’t b |
| 🔥The Steam Summer Sale is on fire!🔥 | 2025-06-27 | 🌞 The sun is blazing, the deals are sizzling—time to find your brand new gaming obsession!With the Steam Summer Sale in full swing, we're rolling out limited-time -40% discounts—there's no better time to grab "Old Market Simulator"!Whether you're a new player or a fan waiting for the perfect moment, now's your chance!🎮 Massive discounts—snag your game today! |
| 1.6.5 Patch Notes | 2025-05-23 | Added hotkeys (1-9) for quick inventory navigation. Added a confirmation dialog when going to bed. Updated hoe usage on trees to yield the starting seedling. Fixed a bug that produced incorrect profit percentages. Fixed an issue where customers could become stuck during the Easter event. Reduced the origami spawn rate to once every 28 days. The calendar now correctly displays the heart symbol on the front. Enabled skipping the calendar tutorial using the calendar prop. Fixed the cheese machine animation. |
| 1.6.0 Anniversary Update | 2025-04-18 | Hi everyone, It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost been a year since we launched Old Market Simulator! To celebrate this special milestone, we’ve prepared an exciting update for you. It’s been an incredible journey and we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your amazing support. We couldn’t have made it this far without you and we’re excited about the future of Old Market Simulator, with more major announcements on the way. New Features Museum The museum has opened on both of our islands! It's now time to display the fish you've caught in the lovely aquarium. Oh, and we've also hidden 12 origami around the islands for |
| 1.5.6 Patch Notes | 2025-03-28 | Improved collision detection over terrain to address sticking issues. Fixed a bug causing missing parts in the weapon stand on the tropical island. The Silkroad event now features new products and is correctly displayed on the calendar. |
| 1.5.5 Update | 2025-02-25 | Hi everyone, We're excited to introduce our 1.5.5 update! We hope you enjoy the new content and changes. Since the release of our new map, we've been gathering valuable feedback from our community and we’d like to thank everyone for their contributions. Also, we're working on something big and exciting which we can't wait to share more details with you in the upcoming weeks! New Content Rice and tea are now available in East Town. New paintings are now available in East Town. Players can now purchase a modular wall in East Town to create partitions inside their open market. You can also place paintings and lights on it for customization. Reso |
| 1.5.1 Patch Notes | 2025-01-22 | Fixed a bug causing some products in the cellar to decay. Fixed a bug that allowed gaining coins through boat maintenance. Reduced the value of junk items found in lakes. Increased the initial rent cost for the Eastern Map. Fixed a bug where the broom would disappear (fall underground) if dropped while in the bag. Resolved the issue where the second checkout employee would not appear after all checkouts were removed. Fixed the junkman's collision issue that caused products to get stuck. Fixed the flooding fences near the decoration store. Added collision to the top of the farm sign. Resolved the issue of placing decorations on the outside wal |
| 1.5.0 East Town Update | 2025-01-16 | Hi everyone, We are excited to announce that our next major update will be available on January 20, while our 40% discount continues. We’ve been working really hard on this update and we can’t wait to hear your feedback. We love our community and we couldn’t have come this far without your support. You can expect more exciting updates soon, as we’ve already started working on them! 🎈 New Features New Map: East Town Start an exciting new session to experience our new map, set in a cozy Eastern town. East Town features an open market concept to create a fresh and dynamic look and provide more space for you to customize your market. Harvesting |
| New Map & Steam Awards Announcement | 2024-11-30 | Hello everyone, Before asking for your vote to nominate our beloved game in the Steam Awards, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude. The success of Old Market Simulator is built on the invaluable feedback and unwavering support we’ve received from our amazing community. Your suggestions, reviews, and comments inspire us to keep improving and making the game more enjoyable for every type of player. New Map Our next big milestone is a brand new map, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re working hard to release this exciting update by the end of January 2025. Below, you’ll find a sneak peek screenshot of the new map, we hope you’ |
| 1.1.0 Apiary Update | 2024-11-16 | Hi everyone, We are excited to release our first major update after the 1.0 launch. Thank you all for your interest and support in the game so far. Our community has been vital since the beginning of early development, and it continues to be! We hope you enjoy the new update. We are also happy to announce that we have already started working on the next major update, which will introduce a brand new map! New Features Apiary Use a sweep net to collect bees from around fully grown trees, place them in hives, and harvest honey. Jam Machine Prepare homemade jams using your homegrown products as ingredients. New Products & Trees & Seeds Grow plum, |
| Post-Release Roadmap Announcement | 2024-10-11 | This is our plan for the future updates of Old Market Simulator. Please note that the order of these subjects may change, and some will be introduced with major updates one at a time. We will continue making the game more enjoyable with your support. Thank you for being with us on this journey. ❤️ New Maps Explore fresh and exciting maps for new adventures in diverse locations, each with unique settings and challenges. More Content Discover new animals, workshop machines, products, and decorations to enhance your market. Merchant Ships Merchant ships will arrive during events, bringing various products for you to buy and sell in your market. |
| 1.0.1 Patch Notes | 2024-10-09 | Workshop machines can now give multiple outputs, which are indicated by the recipe paper. The alcohol machine now automatically spawns the outputs when it is complete. Increased the chance slightly to catch baby shark and swordfish Added flowers to the flower pot. The big Victorian carpet is actually big now. The horse tutorial now covers the cost for the purchase. Readjusted product costs yielded from trees and animals to reflect profit accurately. The initial investment for the animal/tree is still taken into account, and each harvest will increase your profit as it covers the initial investment. Readjusted fish costs from fish traps and fi |
| 1.0 Full Release Announcement | 2024-09-26 | Hi everyone, The moment has arrived! We’re thrilled to announce that our game is officially transitioning from Early Access to its full release on October 3 at 10 AM PT. This update is the result of our hard work and the invaluable feedback we’ve received from our community. To celebrate, we’re offering 40% off in a Daily Deal on the Steam Home Page! A huge thank you to all of you for making this possible. We hope you enjoy the new features and improvements! As always, we’re eager to hear your feedback on our Discord channel. New Features Livestock Get cows, goats, and chickens from the animal store to start raising your animals in your barn. |
| 0.2.0 Fishing Update | 2024-08-23 | Hi everyone, We're excited to introduce our latest major update, which is our biggest one since release. We hope you enjoy the new features and changes. With your support, we're making the game more enjoyable day by day. Thank you all for helping us on this journey. We're also happy to announce that we are now focused on the 1.0 (full release) update! New Features Fishing & Sailing It's time to catch fish and sell them at your market with two special new fish stands! Get a boat, a paddle, and a fishing rod from the lumberjack to start fishing. There are two regular fish and seven special ones that can be found in designated fishing zones! The |