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What’s New in v0.86.5

July 3, 2025 by
What’s New in v0.86.5
Rivaldo Notalium

We're back with a fresh patch focusing on depth, polish, and quality-of-life updates to prepare for the big content drop in August. Here’s what’s new in v0.86.5:


Event Enhancements

Contextual Event Logic


New Event Variations

"Producer Dispute" results depend on your negotiation skill.

"Leaked Demo Scandal" can damage or boost your reputation.

"Brand Sponsorship Offer" exclusive to artists with 100k+ fans.


Gameplay Changes

Song Genre Blending

NPC Artist Interactions Expanded

Career Timeline Added


Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed bug where rival artists wouldn't appear in charts after mid-game.

Corrected money scaling bug where merch profit was 10x too high (oooops).

Audio transitions smoothed during concert gameplay.

UI polish on Career tab and Song Creation screen.

Save system now flags unreleased events for future DLC compatibility.


In Progress

DLC: Backstage Origins (August launch)

Narrative Event Engine 2.0

Label Negotiation mini-system

Multiple endings based on fame, genre loyalty, and scandals


We're getting closer to content lock for the 1.0 Early Access version, so your feedback is extra valuable right now. Don’t forget to report bugs or share thoughts on Discord or through the in-game feedback button.