- Discounts up to 90% on the Life games collection! - 3 March 2026
Your next favorite Life game awaits! Nacon Publisher Sale is live now, with discounts from 60% to 90% on the Life games collection. Escape the winter chill! It's the perfect time to take up gardening, manage your dream restaurant, or drive your taxi under the bright Barcelona sun. Check the Nacon Publisher Sale 2026
- Architect Life | Patch 2025-07-16 - 16 July 2025
Hi everyone, New patch today! You’ll find the patch notes below, they focus on improving certain aspects of the game, particularly its stability. Improvement of title stability, including fixes to the folllowing issues : Possible crashes during the tutorialPossible crash when renaming a room on the Bellebreeze map Possible crash selecting a door in The New Mill map Possible crash when dividing a bathroom in two in The New Mill map Possible crashes when using the roof generation tool Improvement of criteria validation system Thank you again for your continued support, and please keep sharing your feedback with us on Discord or the Steam forums! 🌍 Join the CommunityFacebook Instagram Twitter Discord
- Thank you for your feedback - 30 June 2025
Thank you for playing 🏡 Architects, the doors are open and the blueprints are flying. Architect Life: A House Design Simulator is officially out in the world, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you.From the bottom of our toolbelts: Thank youYour creativity, enthusiasm, and support mean everything to us. Whether you’re designing cozy cottages, modern masterpieces, or wild architectural experiments, we love seeing what you're building. We’re reading everything We're closely monitoring your feedback, the good, the bad, and the “how did they even do that?!”. Your insights are helping us shape the future of Architect Life. We know the game still needs some improvements and we’re on it. The team is actively reading everything, from bug reports to feature requests, and working hard to improve the overall experience. Patches are comingWe’re already preparing updates to fix bugs, smoot…
- Architect Life | Hotfix 2025-06-20 - 20 June 2025
Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your support and feedback during the launch of Architect Life! We’re reading all your messages, and we noticed that some players experienced issues with the mouse when a controller was plugged into your PC. We’ve just released a small hotfix to address this:Fixed a potential issue with the mouse pointer when a controller was connected (mouse not responding or pointer flickering). Thank you again for your continued support, and please keep sharing your feedback with us on Discord or the Steam forums!🌍 Join the CommunityFacebook Instagram Twitter Discord
- Welcome home: Architect Life is now Available + FREE DLC - 19 June 2025
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator is available NOW! Pick up your tools, lay the foundation, and start building dream homes today! 🛠️🏡📺 Release Trailer💰 How to PurchaseYou can purchase directly through Steam here: Or all available platforms here! 🔗Purchase Architect Life: A House Design Simulator⚖️ Supporter & Deluxe EditionHere are some clarifications about the Supporter & Deluxe Edition to help clear up any confusion! ❓ What is the difference between the Supporter Edition and the Deluxe Edition? 🅰️ Only the name! The Supporter Edition is available on Steam and the Deluxe Edition is available on consoles!❓ When will the Supporter/Deluxe Edition content become available? 🅰️ The Supporter Edition on Steam will be available directly at launch! And, the other good news is that for all early buyers, the Architect's Home Office Pack will be free during the seven first days after…
- Introducing the Supporter Edition of Architect Life - 6 June 2025
Architect Life launches on June 19, and whether you’re planning to build sleek studios or cozy dream homes, we’ve got something extra special for players who want the complete creative experience from day one. What’s included in the Supporter Edition? The Supporter Edition includes the full base game, along with two themed content packs that give your architectural projects even more personality and flair: perfect for players who want to further support the game and the developers while unlocking extra creative content. Here's what you will find in it: The Sketch House Pack🎨 Play with perception and perspective. This pack introduces unique decorative elements that bring 2D optical illusions into your 3D world: perfect for bold, artistic builds that defy convention. The Hobbies pack🎶🏀 Design spaces dedicated to downtime. From music rooms to crafting corners and reading nooks, the Hobb…
- New Gameplay Trailer! - 3 June 2025
Mark your blueprints: Architect Life officially launches on June 19! Watch the Gameplay Trailer Want to see what it’s like to bring homes to life from blueprint to final flourish? Check out our official gameplay trailer and get a taste of what’s to come: Architect Life launches June 19 — stay tuned, wishlist now, and prepare to design your way to the top. Social Channels Architect Life Discord Architect Life Twitter Architect Life Facebook Architect Life Instagram
- Archiblog #7: Games modes - 24 April 2025
Welcome to our Archiblog #7! We’re now just about two months away from the launch of Architect Life! Our team is still hard at work refining the game based on the feedback you shared with us during the demo earlier this year. Right now we are focusing on improving the tutorial and the keyboard/mouse experiences. Today, let’s take a closer look at the different game modes you’ll be able to enjoy when Architect Life launches this June: Tutorial, Career, and Free Mode. Whether you're a methodical planner or a creative spirit, Architect Life offers several ways to enjoy life as an architect, your way. 1-Tutorial Learn the basics of architecture, step by step. The tutorial mode is designed for new players or those who want to familiarize themselves with the game’s tools and mechanics. 🔹 Goal: Learn the fundamentals of design and construction at your own pace. 🔹 What to expect: Get introduc…
- Sign up for our upcoming playtest - 22 April 2025
Hello everyone! After carefully reviewing your feedback from the demo, we’ve made several improvements, and now we’d love to hear your thoughts again! We're kicking off a PC-only playtest on April 28, and we want YOU on board! 🛠️ What’s new? A brand-new tutorial to get you started faster and smoother Overhauled controls for a more responsive, satisfying gameplay experience 🗓️ Starts: April 28 💻 Platform: PC only 🎮 Focus: Tutorial & control improvements 🧪 Goal: Get your insights to help us make the game even better! We’re looking for both gamepad and keyboard & mouse players, so whatever your playstyle, you’re welcome to join! 👉 Sign up now: my.nacongaming.com/en-US/playtests Thanks for helping us shape the game—we’re looking forward to hearing what you think! - The Architect Life Team 🏡 Social Channels Architect Life Discord Architect Life Twitter Architect Life Facebook Architec…
- Archiblog #6: A Message from the devs - 14 March 2025
For this sixth edition of the Archiblog, we want to take a moment to thank you. After two weeks of the demo, what an incredible experience it has been for Architect Life! We’ve seen the community of future architects grow steadily, and it’s an absolute honor to share this journey with you. Your feedback, in all its forms, is invaluable to us. It helps us refine and improve the game continuously. We’ve loved engaging with you and involving you in the game’s evolution. Upcoming changes That’s why we’re actively working on improvements based on your input after the demo. Here’s what we’re already focusing on: Keyboard/Mouse controls improvement UI & navigation improvement Addition of Imperial Measure system option (inches/feets units) A complete tutorial rework Regarding the tutorial, we want to provide a new learning experience that introduces the gameplay in a structured, step-by-step ap…
- Architect Life Demo Patch 1 - 26 February 2025
Hello Architects! Thank you for playing Architect Life and for all your valuable feedback on our Discord or on the Steam forums! In this update, we’ve addressed several community-reported issues, including a fix for the language selection bug and improvements to overall stability. We've also implemented an initial solution for multiple crash reports. However, if you continue to experience any crashes, please let us know so we can investigate further! Architect Life Demo - Patch 1 Improvements and Fixes: Language Selection Bug - Performing a clean install (deleting the Architect folder in AppData) should prevent the language prompt from appearing on the first boot in the demo version. However, after this initial setup, language changes and reboots should function correctly. AZERTY Keyboard Issue - Due to limited reports, we are still investigating this issue further. Stability improvemen…
- The Nacon Connect is Back - 26 February 2025
Hello everyone, We’re excited to announce that NACON Connect is happening on March 6th at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PST! 🎉 The NACON Connect is an online conference organized by NACON, it's the day not to be missed to discover all the latest news about NACON games and accessories! Join us live on Nacon YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok for an exclusive showcase featuring exciting news, game reveals, and fresh updates on upcoming projects. You won’t want to miss it! 🆕Exclusive announcements 🎮New gameplay footage 🛠️Developer insights and behind-the-scenes content 🤫 Surprises and more! Stay tuned, spread the word, and mark your calendars! See you on March 6th! 🔥 - The Architect Life Team 🏡 Social Channels Architect Life Discord Architect Life Twitter Architect Life Facebook Architect Life Instagram
- Demo feedback & Steam Next Fest - 25 February 2025
Hello Architects, First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has played the demo of Architect Life: A House Design Simulator! Your support and enthusiasm mean a lot to us. The demo will remain available until March 3, so if you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the perfect time! Speaking of the demo, we're taking part in Steam Next Fest, which runs from February 24, 2025 to March 3, 2025! We’ve been carefully reading your feedback, and we truly appreciate your insights. Many of you pointed out that the tutorial feels unintuitive, and we hear you! We’re already working on improving it for the full release to ensure a smoother onboarding experience. We’ve also taken note of your comments regarding the interface and controls, and we’ll be making adjustments to make them more user-friendly. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine the game, so please keep sharing your thoughts on our…
- Architect Life Screenshot Contest - 19 February 2025
Hello architects, Think you’ve got the best architectural skills? Now our Architect Life demo is live, it’s time to put them to the test! Our Screenshot Contest is here, and we’re giving you a chance to win an Custom Xbox Revolution X Pro Controller beautifully crafted by Vadu Amka and a game code upon release on June 2025! 🎮 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296400/Architect_Life_A_House_Design_Simulator/ 📸 How to Enter: Share two screenshots of your house. One screenshot should be taken on the architect desk and one should be taken from the outside or the inside. For now, we haven't yet implemented the option to hide the UI. Theme: Your Dream Vacation Home. 🗺️Where? Post it on our Discord in the dedicated channel "Screenshot contest" Post it on X (Twitter) with the hashtag #ArchitectLifeDemo on a public account Post it on Instagram with the hashtag #ArchitectLifeDemo on a public…
- If your Sims are annoying, new simulation game Architect Life is the solution - 19 February 2025
The Sims works great as a playground for taking your OCs, or even pre-established characters, and building little worlds for them where all sorts of shenanigans can take place. Except sometimes, you just want to build a cool house without the fear of it being wrecked by an unruly NPC that can't tell up from down. Enter Architect Life: A House Design Simulator , a new upcoming sim game that's all about building your dream home, without any pesky people around to get in the way. Best of all, you can try out the game for yourself right now, as a demo is available to check out on Steam as of today. Read the rest of the story...
- Architect Life Demo! - 17 February 2025
Hello Architects! Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that the Architect Life demo will be available on Steam starting February 19th at 10 AM CET / 1 AM PST and will last until March 3rd. This is your chance to get hands-on experience with our creative building mechanics and take your first steps toward becoming a master architect. ⚠️ Before starting Please keep in mind that this demo is based on a build still in development. You may encounter some bugs or unpolished elements. We’ll be improving and adding more content over the next few months before launch, but with this demo we wanted to give you a glimpse of what to expect on the full release on June 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296400/Architect_Life_A_House_Design_Simulator/ What’s Inside the Demo? The free demo will give you a sneak peek at some of the exciting features of Architect Life: 🏗 Missions Preview -…
- Archiblog #5 - From blueprint to reality - 13 February 2025
Hello, aspiring architects! In our previous articles, we introduced various specific aspects and tools of the game. Today, for this fifth Archiblog, we’re taking a broader look. We’ll walk you through how a project unfolds from start to finish in Career Mode in Architect Life: A House Design Simulator! Time to start your project First things first, before you begin a new project, you need to choose one! At each stage of your career, you’ll have a selection of three different projects. These projects are determined by your reputation, which you gradually build by successfully completing projects. The more satisfied your clients are, the more your reputation grows, unlocking access to bigger and more ambitious projects! Once you’ve chosen your project, it’s time to get to work! Design your house, outline its shape, define and furnish its rooms, choose materials, and much more. When your d…
- Archiblog #4 - Roofs & Steam Demo Announcement - 21 January 2025
Hello, aspiring architects! Welcome to the fourth Archiblog! Today, we’re spotlighting an essential feature of Architect Life: Roofs! In the second part of this Archiblog, we’ll talk about the demo. Yes, you’ll soon be able to build your dream home in the free Architect Life demo, coming in just under a month! BUILDING ROOFS In Architect Life, you have complete freedom to design your roofs just the way you envision them. Simply draw the desired shape, and the game will automatically generate the roof based on the type you’ve selected. Prefer a quicker option? With the automatic shape detection feature, you can cover ceilings with just one click! Once your roof is created, you can fine-tune it using tools to adjust its height, orientation, and how it connects to the walls. And of course, your roof deserves a stunning finish! During the Finishing work phase, choose from a variety of mater…
- Architect Life releases on June 5th, 2025 - 13 January 2025
Greetings aspiring architects! The Shine and Nacon teams are thrilled to announce that Architect Life: A House Design Simulator will launch on June 5, 2025! 🎥 Watch our Official Trailer: We are excited to present Architect Life, the result of several years of dedicated work (with still a few more months to go before its release). We hope you will enjoy everything it has to offer. To give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the final game: A creative simulation featuring 6 key stages to build a house An engaging Career Mode First-person view visits of your designs Precise and intuitive design tools A detailed skill tree A relaxing Free Mode Full controller support Stay tuned! In the coming days, we’ll share our next Dev Blog with exciting details about the demo. Don’t miss it! 👀 📖 Learn more on our Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296400/Architect_Life_A_House_Desig…
- Archiblog #3 - Housebuilding - 19 December 2024
Hello, aspiring architects! In this new Archiblog, we will dive deeper into the tools you’ll have access to for designing your home. In the first Archiblog, we showed you how to draw walls and manipulate your rooms. These tools are part of the first design phase (there are 5 in total): Structural Work! HOUSEBUILDING: Structural Work Let’s see what else this phase has in store. During the Structural Work phase, you’ll place the stairs, doors, windows, and balconies of your home. Stairs are placed directly on the ground, and once set, they automatically create an opening adapted to the shape on the floor above. Doors and windows align automatically with the wall under your cursor to spare you tedious placement. There are many doors and windows of various sizes and styles to let you imagine and test countless designs! Balconies are created by placing barriers, which are drawn just like wal…
