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.