0.3 CEO mode
The game has received a big patch with a bunch of new stuff, if you haven't noticed yet!
Company Management: Introducing a richer company creation, revamped employee management, and consequences for poor company leadership.
Companies: Dive into new public IPOs, experience dynamic shareholder meetings, and encounter fresh company events.
Contacts: Manage contacts more efficiently with enhanced sorting, discover their business inclinations, and enjoy improved share dealings.
Convenience: Quick-skip post-first intro, faster horse races, improved gamepad controls, and a new trillion currency mark.
Technical: Sharper Japanese translations, Steam Deck-optimized resolution settings, and expanded achievements.
Fixes: Multiple bug fixes enhancing gameplay, graphics, and overall stability.
Updated Roadmap
But, you may also have noticed that I didn't manage to complete this update on time, so I'll have to extend the development time.
I understand that many of you might be disappointed with the new timelines, but this is a necessary step to allow me to work on the game at a somewhat reasonable pace and still have free time for other projects.
However, you won't have to wait 3-4 months for each update – I will now be rolling out updates gradually so that you're not left without new content for extended periods. The next major planned update, "0.4 Entertainment," will begin to roll out in December, possibly even a bit earlier.
For instance, from the upcoming content, you'll get more vacation events (and a new mini-game!) as well as increased interactions with the Yakuza, including in the context of company management. You will receive all this without waiting for me to complete everything planned for version 0.4, so don't be surprised if the subsequent 0.4 update doesn't bring as much content.
This approach will also help me better monitor the game's balance and address bugs more progressively.
About 0.3 update
Regarding the 0.3 update, I might have overestimated my capabilities and ended up creating content that perhaps should have been released later. This particular mode feels like a standalone DLC (which I'm not planning to make yet, as I want to complete the full version of the game first). However, I believe it will be a pleasant surprise for those who start playing now and, at some stage, discover another game within the game.
Moving forward, I'll focus on the game's main theme – the stock market. And also on Emi. Emi will receive more content and costumes, which is something I personally want.
Thank you for sticking with me! Thanks to your feedback, the game is improving, so please continue to share your thoughts.