- Patch Notes: Version 1.2.2 - 10 September 2026
Attention, shoppers!We've got small new patch to make your shopkeeping experience smoother than ever before, with a handful of bugfixes, as well as a significant improvement to performance that should help players on lower-spec PCs. Happy shopkeeping!Discounty Patch Notes Version 1.2.2Slightly decreased size of customers' shopping lists in later stages of the game to prevent checkouts from being overwhelmingly long.Significant improvements in game performance in the shop.Made it easier for customers to find items in corners, preventing them from getting lost trying to find in-stock items.Customer greetings restored! Fixed issue preventing Gaspard, Angeel, Casey, Drek, and Cornelius from saying their customer greetings.Fixed issue preventing some players from completing the earn 4,000 shills in a day objective in the quest The Final Test.Fixed issue preventing some players from completinโฆ
- ๐ Discounty News - July 2026 - 9 July 2026
Hello shoppers!it's already been a month since we launched our major free expansion "People or Profit?" on Steam, and we've so enjoyed seeing your reactions as you dive back into the game and discover the new chapter and features! Most of us are taking some much-needed vacation time this month and next, but we've still got a bunch of cool news coming, so let's hop right in!๐ฌ Interview with Pocket TacticsAs you might have heard recently, Discounty is coming to mobile this summer! Our co-founders were recently interviewed by the lovely folks at Pocket Tactics about the "People or Profit?" expansion, as well as how Discounty came together, while sharing many of the inspirations for the game. Check out the interview here, divided into two articles:โก๏ธ "We heard the feedback loud and clear" say Discounty devs on the People or Profit expansionโก๏ธ "I couldn't write a normal game" - how quirky sโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.2.0a - 15 June 2026
Attention, shoppers! We've been working on a few bugfixes and gameplay tweaks based on your reports since the "People or Profit?" update came out last week! Thanks for all the reports! โจPatch Notes: Version 1.2.0a๐ = this was suggested by players!GAMEPLAY"Scanner Broken" event no longer lasts all day; the scanner will be restored after completing 2 orders. (Players can also disable this event entirely by selecting the "Scanner available from start" option in the settings menu.)Increased Chester's walking speed.Reduced metal cost of restoring Mine Entrance from 30 to 15.Added character icons to new Chapter 4 trade deal decisions to help clarify which decision will help Tammy, and which will help SUBLIME.Player will no longer turn to look at shop vendors during purchasing dialogue.Material recycler cutscenes will now play before the can recycler cutscene if both are available.Moved paperโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.2.0 - 6 June 2026
Patch Notes: Version 1.2.0Major Features:Final Chapter: The story continues in a branching final chapter featuring 3 all-new endings.Resource Collection: Collect resources around town and recycle them at BloRSt to turn them into building materials.Town Restoration: Restore and build various structures around town. New Characters: Meet new 3 characters in the brand-new chapter.Inventions: Create new gadgets for your shop in Jรผrgen's old shed.Shop Events: Random events can occur during shop gameplayNew AchievementsQuests & Dialogue:New Main Quests: added a new main questline, with numerous unique quests and challenges depending on which choices you make, leading to one of three different endings.New Trade Deals: as part of the Chapter 4 main quest, you'll be responsible for striking up trade deals with the new characters in town.Added hundreds of new flavor dialogues to all Blomkest residโฆ
- "People or Profit?" Expansion - Out Now! - 6 June 2026
Attention, shoppers! Surprise! We just released "People or Profit," a 100% free expansion that adds a massive amount of gameplay โ including an entire new final chapter! Pick up the story where you left off, or start from the beginning with lots of new things to do. Just remember, there's a choice every business owner must make: People or Profit?"People or Profit?" ExpansionNew Final Chapter: Aunt Tellar is finally putting YOU in charge. In a brand-new fourth chapter, you'll be responsible for deciding Discounty's fate โ and Blomkest's. Experience a branching final questline taking you through the game's wackiest and wildest moments yet.3 All-New Endings: Choices have consequences. Will you help your neighbors create the sustainable community of their dreams, or crush their sprit and exploit their resources? (Or a secret third thing?) In any case, Blomkest will probably never be the samโฆ
- ๐ Discounty News - May 2026 - 18 May 2026
Hello shoppers!We're back with a short but very sweet update leading up to our big new update! Read on for the latest: โจ Discounty @ Wholesome DirectWondering what we've been working on all year? We're finally going to spill the beans during the 2026 Wholesome Direct on June 6!Tune in at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET for all the info. But what will we reveal?? You'll have to watch to find out. For now, all I'll say is: if you're itching to play more Discounty, keep your calendars clear after the broadcast on June 6! ๐งช Update: Beta Testing!...but if you're really keen to try the new update sooner, you can! We will be running a closed beta test in our Discord server starting soon.We're not quite ready to start the beta today, but we will be very soon -- so if you want to help shape Discounty's biggest expansion to date, make sure you're in the server with notifications on! ๐๏ธ The Thrifty Shoppingโฆ
- ๐ Discounty News - April 2026 (Info on Next Update!) - 10 April 2026
Hello shoppers! it's our first community news update of 2026, can you believe it? To be honest, we've been super busy in the last few months, working primarily on things we can't tell you about -- yet!We're on the verge of making some very exciting announcements, so here's a quick update from us so you know what we're up to! (This is a slightly condensed version of our April email newsletter. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for the full version โ new subscribers get the latest issue in their inbox!) Here are the highlights: โจ Upcoming Discounty UpdateWe released our last update in December, which focused on Quality of Life features and squashing any remaining bugs. Since then, we've been working on a larger content update that expands the game in a whole bunch of ways. We're eager to share more info about it, and we know many of you are dying to hear it, but we're keeping tightโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.3a - 9 January 2026
Attention, shoppers! We got a few bug reports on the latest patch over the holidays, so we just fixed 'em โจPatch Notes: Version 1.1.3a๐ = this was suggested by players!๐ Vermin Ties quest: Fixed being able to click on the forest sheep prematurely and preventing further quest progress.๐ Fixed camera going out of bounds when staying in Solruna's shop past 20:00.๐ Fixed Solruna appearing outside of the shop when entering her shop just before closing.๐ Fixed coin sound playing at incorrect moments when buying from Ted's & Solruna's shops๐ Fishmas sticks will now remain visible in catalogue after finishing related quest.Fixed missing translation in Spanish and Portuguese.๐ Fixed getting stuck in sheep fence gate.๐ Down with Discounty quest: made it possible to talk with Ms. Andersen while she's in the queue.Fixed settings slider not correctly sliding while holding down a mouse buttonโฆ
- Quality of Life Update - Out Now! - 15 December 2025
Attention, shoppers! We're releasing our free Quality of Life Update today, full of features to make your time with Discounty as smooth as possible:Quality of Life Update Features:Quality of Life: Tear down posters, hide your scanner guide, improved shopping list UI, and much more!Accessibility Settings: Change dialogue font size, instant-appearing dialogue, autoplay dialogue, motion sickness mode, and more!Appeal Rework: Improved how appeal affects customers and increased appeal cap.C.A.R. Rebalance: Customer reviews are fairer, and customers have more visual indicators when they're losing patience.Dialogue System Improvements: Unique character dialogues now only occur once per playthrough, and all dialogues have been thoroughly reviewed so they only occur at appropriate moments in the story."Stress Free" Mode: Added setting to turn off customer patience if you prefer to play without pโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.3 - 15 December 2025
Patch Notes: Version 1.1.3๐ = this change was suggested by players!Shop Gameplay:Customers no longer lose patience while making impulse purchases.๐ Added visual effect to customers' shopping lists to indicate when they reach a new impatience level.Customers now lose patience faster when standing on dirt or when they can't find items.Shelves and coolers now have a maximum appeal level of 10.๐ Customers display a dirt with hourglass thought bubble when walking on dirt.Added hourglass icon to "can't find item" thought bubble.Customers react more organically to appealing items; high appeal increases likelihood that customers will pick up that item, but they can still pick up less appealing items in the vicinity.Added 3-second delay timer for customers making impulse purchases after entering the shop.Highlighting a customer no longer highlights their shopping list.Quality of Life:๐ Posteโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.3 (Beta 3) - 12 December 2025
Attention, shoppers! We're patching a few small things on the beta branch -- here's what's new:Patch Notes Version 1.1.3 (Beta 3)Fixed error preventing settings sliders from being adjusted incrementally.Fixed it being difficult to select the PC or compactor when Grace is also in the office.Fixed drink still being visible in the bar even after viewing cutscene.Fixed visual issue with cash register vignette.Fixed interaction distance on player.Cash register UI now supports double digit amounts of items.Fixed path error for Ms. Andersen entering the bank.Fixed player being able to sleep prematurely.Fixed issues with C.A.R. end-of-day report.Happy shopkeeping!
- Beta Release: Quality of Life Update - 11 December 2025
Attention, shoppers! Our previously mentioned Quality of Life Update is nearing completion. We'd love to get your feedback before it goes live, so we're releasing it today as a public beta!How to Access the QoL Update BetaWe've got a lot of meaningful changes in this update, and you can try it out right now! Here's how to access the beta branch: Go to your Steam library and find Discounty Right click the game and click "Properties" In the Properties window, go to the Beta tab, and select the "publicbeta" branch from the drop-down menu.To get notified of further updates, follow our Steam news page or join our Discord and choose the Public Beta role for pings! This Discord is also the best place to give feedback about the beta.We highly recommend backing up your saves before playing the public beta branch! To do so, back up the files in the following folder: %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLowโฆ
- Nominate Discounty in the Steam Awards 2025 - 25 November 2025
Attention, shoppers!There's nothing more relaxing than coming home from your real job to clock in for your shift at your cozy fake job. That's why you should nominate Discounty in the Sit Back and Relax category in this year's Steam Awards!In all seriousness, thank you for your overwhelming support this year! We're so excited and grateful for how Discounty has been received, and can't wait to keep delivering new updates to make it even better. (Who knows, maybe we'll go for Labor of Love next year...?)xoxo Crinkle Cut Games
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.2 - 18 November 2025
Attention, shoppers! Today we have a small patch to fix a few small bugs. As we mentioned in our last news update, we have a bigger Quality of Life patch incoming soon, but this will fix a few small issues in the meantime -- happy shopkeeping!๐ = this change was suggested by players!๐ Fixed missing reference for Debasement quest stage๐ Fixed Old Keys item duplicating in player inventory -- it is now properly removed in the cutscene.๐ Fixed customers sometimes not spawning after exiting to main menu then returning to the game.๐ Fixed shop stock not counting inventory in fridges, return chest, and player/employee inventories.๐ Made it easier to interact with Elmer's fireplace for Debasement quest.Made opening hours sign easier to interact with using controllers.Updated Unity version due to security risk.
- Cozy Quest Sale & Patch Preview! ๐ - 17 November 2025
Attention, shoppers! We've got some exciting news about a big sale and our next patch, so read on!Cozy QuestWho's ready to go on a cozy quest? ๐โ๏ธ Discounty is part of the annual Cozy Quest event, and we're offering our biggest discount EVER at 25% off, from now until November 24th!Check out the full event here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CozyQuest2025 And pick up the game on sale: Next Patch PreviewBut here's what you really want to know: what's coming next for Discounty? Well, we've been working hard on our next patch, which will be focused on adding quality of life and accessibility features!Since launch we've gotten so many requests from our community to add additional settings and improve the way certain systems work, and we're happy we can finally deliver them to you! We don't have a release date yet for this patch, but stay tuned -- we're hoping to share more news soon.โฆ
- 'Deep Pockets' - 1.1 Update Out Now! - 29 September 2025
Attention, shoppers! We're happy to release our first free content update for Discounty!'Deep Pockets' Update Features:Dig a Basement: Out of room, but can't expand? Try digging straight down! New expandable basement can be unlocked for additional storage space.New Quests: Digging a basement is not a simple affairโฆyou might also dig up some long-buried town secrets.Paint Your Store: Solruna thinks your shop could use a new coat of paint. Learn the art of alchemy to transmute your shop items into different paint colors for your shop exterior.Shop Upgrades: Unlock new items in the Discounty Reward Shop to boost your profits even more!Quality of Life: Swap between the cash register and scanner, enjoy improved performance, better employee behavior, and more!Other Fixes: Fixed outstanding bugs and clarified some quest objectives.Download the latest update to try it now! Most of the new conteโฆ
- Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 - 29 September 2025
Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 ๐ = this change was suggested by players!QuestsDiscounty Basement: Adds a multi-part questline, starting in Chapter 2 and continuing into the endgame, in which the player can add a basement to their store.The Boiling Brew: Adds a quest that introduces you Solruna's new experiments with paint. Can be started after seeing Solruna's final friendship event. ๐ Corporate Espionage: the stealth route is shorter, and now spawns automatically when player is in the forest between 19:00 and 20:00. ๐ Beyond the Fog: reduced the firewood Elmer requires to 1 piece, and clarified quest text. ๐ An Apple of the Occult: changed wording of objective to reduce player confusion. ๐ The Fishy Fisherman: players can now speak with Barbara to get more Fishmas Sticks if needed. Shop: Basement: players can unlock a basement, giving extra storage space for item boxes, shelves, and dโฆ
- Beta Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 (Beta 4) - 26 September 2025
Attention, shoppers! We've added a few fixes to our publicbeta branch. Learn more about the beta in our previous news post. Beta Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 (Beta 4)๐ = this change was suggested by players! Added localizations of new content for all supported languages.๐ Fixed issue causing significant performance drops when entering the town.๐ Corrected opening hours sign for Isenkram's HardwareRemoved Andersen & Tellar from appearing in new cutscenes outside of the trailer in the morning.๐ Made sure it's always foggy when the Shadowy Figure appears in a new cutscene.Gina now always visits the shop when the player needs to speak to her for a quest.๐ Cornelius's new friendship event can now play properly by clicking the highlighted sign outside of the John Key house. Also added small adjustments to the cutscene.The player can no longer ask Solruna to remove paint from an unpainted sโฆ
- Beta Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 (Beta 2) - 22 September 2025
Attention, shoppers! We've added a few fixes to our publicbeta branch. Learn more about the beta in our last news post. Beta Patch Notes: Version 1.1.0 (Beta 2)๐ = this change was suggested by players! ๐ Recycled individual boxes now return significantly less money than stacksFixed variable for default shop color on existing savesParticles for the unpacked PCFixed issue causing the "It's a Deal!" achievement to not triggerFixed "Scrub Amok" achievement to only require cleaning 10 messes as describedFixed visual issue with upgraded sponges๐ Fixed players being able to avoid paying for the 3rd basement upgrade๐ Fixed payment amount not being shown in Extra Excavation quest๐ Fixed naming error for Shadowy Figure in multiple languages๐ Fixed localization issue that could cause the game to lock in the first encounter with Shadowy Figure ๐ Fixed players being able to avoid paying for tโฆ
- 'Deep Pockets' Update Preview - 20 September 2025
'Deep Pockets' UpdateSome people in Blomkest have deep pockets...and others deep secrets. Discover new ways to spend your hard-earned shills once the main story is finished, embark on a new questline, and uncover who's been pulling threads behind the scenes... This update will give you some new things to do once you've reached the ending, so read on to learn what's in store (no pun intended), and how you can try it out today! Dig a BasementYou need more space and can't expand outward...so what about straight down? This update adds a new questline that sees you expanding Discounty once again. But as you've no doubt learned, nothing in Blomkest comes easy...and there might be some other people in town who take an unexpected interest in your new basement project. Nothing to see here. Level Up Your Shop!Don't let your Discounty Rewards Points go to waste! We're adding a few new items to theโฆ
