- Spring Update: Staff Improvements, New Decorations, Optimisation & More! - 1 May 2026
Hey everyone!It’s been a little while,, but we’re very happy to be back with a new Vending Dokan Update: Galactic Springtime!This update focuses on a few things we’ve been excited to revisit: improvements to the staff system, a fresh batch of spring and space-themed decorations, new build menu quality-of-life changes, plenty of optimisation work, bug fixes, and a very special collaboration we’re honoured to be part of.Let’s get into it!Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® We’re incredibly honoured to be supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during the St. Jude PLAY LIVE Challenge Season event all through May this year!St. Jude is one of the world’s leading research and treatment centers for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, working to improve care and survival rates for children around the world. (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)During…
- Enjoy the Holiday Season with new themed decorations! - 12 December 2025
Hey everyone!The holidays are here, and Vending Dokan is getting dressed for the season! This smaller festive update brings a cozy and warm theme to the game, perfect for winding down, decorating your locations, and enjoying a bit of seasonal cheer!Holiday Decorations Are Here!We’ve added a selection of Themed decorative items to help you bring the festive spirit to your alleys and kiosks. Expect stringed candy canes and glowing baubles, to festive lights, trees, and more. We've also added a few stickers for the season!We hope this update helps your locations feel a little warmer and more in tune with the holidays.Alongside the festive additions, we’ve made some general optimisation improvements and bug fixes, including one particularly frustrating issue we’re happy to finally put to rest:Default machine stickers should no longer reappear after being disabled. Due to the nature of the f…
- New Machine Types & Companion Machines Arrive in Vending Dokan! - 1 December 2025
Hey everyone!We’re back with another update and this one is all about foundations. Today’s patch introduces two major systems that will shape the future of Vending Dokan: new machine types and companion machines!These might sound simple at first, but they open the door to entirely new gameplay styles, new product categories, and tons of fun machines we can build on later. Let’s dive in!New Machine Type: Hot Drinks MachinesWe’re excited to finally roll out the Machine Type System, starting with your very first new type: Hot Drinks!Up until now, every machine you've placed has been considered a Dry Machine, meaning they accept any item that doesn’t require heating or cooling. With this update, the ecosystem expands.Introducing the Naka Refresh × MoonSip Hot Drinks Machine.New Items (Available at Milestone 16)This machine launches with four brand-new hot drink items:Hot Oolong TeaHot Ginge…
- Vending Dokan! is now available in Japanese! - 5 November 2025
ICYMI: Vending Dokan! is now available in English, French, German and now in Japanese. And with each of them, we're releasing a special Gnome as a reward and several stickers to customize your machines. Ah oui, c’est pas mal! Endlich, das ist großartig. え、本当に！やっと遊べる！ You can now start and expand your vending machine empire in multiple languages. We'll keep adding more languages in the future as we progress through our Early Access development. Keep an eye out for more content, new locations and features in November and December and check our roadmap if you'd like to see what's on the horizon in more detail! As always, thank you all so much for your support, love and feedback to make Vending Dokan the best it can be. See you all in the next update!
- Celebrate the Spooky Season in Vending Dokan! - 15 October 2025
The air is getting chillier, the nights are growing longer, and something spooky is brewing in the alleys… It’s officially Halloween season in Vending Dokan! 🕯️This update might not be a major one, but it’s full of seasonal charm, new ways to decorate, new items to play with, and a few surprises we think you’ll love.Seasonal Decorations!From glowing pumpkins to eerie candles, mischievous ghosts, neon signs, and even glowing mushrooms, this update brings a warm, spooky glow to your vending corners.All Halloween decorations can be found right in Build Mode and are available for purchase with in-game money throughout the rest of October. On Nov 3rd, they’ll move into the Reward Machine, so make sure to decorate your kiosks and alleyways while the season lasts!And of course, no festive update would be complete without a new gnome friend: introducing the Gnome-Bie!Back from the (gnome) grav…
- Vending Dokan Update #7: Welcome to Lunar Loop! - 26 September 2025
Hey everyone!First off, a huge thank you to all of you who’ve been playing, leaving kind reviews, and hanging out in the community. Seeing all of you in this space has been such a joy, we couldn’t ask for a better community!A Brand New Location: Lunar LoopThis update might not be packed with quantity, but it definitely delivers on quality. We’re thrilled to introduce Lunar Loop, a brand-new train station location that brings something truly unique to Vending Dokan.Trains arrive and depart, bringing fresh waves of customers straight from the platform.A large open sky above the station complete with moving clouds, gives this location a whole new vibe.We’ve poured a ton of love into the ambience and soundscape, so it feels just right. The echo of trains, the distant chatter, and the station hum all help immerse you. Complete with a custom made jingle as the train departs!The lighting has b…
- Vending Dokan Update #6: Pluto Pass, New Machines & Fresh Decorations! - 2 September 2025
Hello everyone!As always, thank you for playing, for your feedback, and for being part of the Vending Dokan community. Today’s update brings a brand-new location, along with new machines, decorations, and more to make your alleys prettier, cozier, and more functional.🌳 New Location: Pluto PassPluto Pass is here! This quaint little alleyway is tucked away from cars and surrounded by trees and greenery, a quieter corner of the city.Build on both sides of the road and on the road itselfCustomers will explore both surfaces, giving you more creative freedomUnlocks at Milestone 17 for $35,000We can’t wait to see how you decorate and operate this gorgeous new spot! With this new location, we've also decided to give you a bit more freedom to place machines slightly inside the walls, creating an "integrated" look. We'll be doing this as a test run with this location, but please let us know what…
- Productivity Tools, Real-Time Clock, & More in Vending Dokan's #5 Update! - 5 August 2025
Hey everyone!Thank you so much for continuing to play, support, and share your feedback on Vending Dokan. We’ve been closely watching how people play the game and what features they’re asking for, and today’s update is all about making Vending Dokan an even better companion while you work, study, or relax.🧠Productivity ToolsThis update introduces the a suit of productivity tools, designed to help you stay focused, organized, and mindful, all while running your vending empire in the background. You’ll find these tools in the top panel, separated by a line for clarity.Focus TimerOur version of the Pomodoro Technique, this tool helps you break your work into focused intervals (default 30 mins), followed by short breaks. You can name your task, set session length, break time, and number of rounds, perfect for maintaining productivity while the game runs passively.To-Do ListA simple in-game…
- Machine Fixing, Staff Breaks & More in Vending Dokan's First Major Update! - 18 July 2025
Hello everyone!This is a pretty major update, packed with new gameplay, new items, and lots of improvements, all inspired by your feedback. We’ve been closely monitoring your suggestions and bug reports, and we’re thrilled to bring many of them into the game today. Let’s dive in!🔨 New Gameplay: Machine FixingFrom now on, machines can not only get dirty… they can also break!But don’t worry, you’re now armed with a trusty hammer! Every machine has parts that can break, more complex machines have more parts, and you can fix them in the new Fixing Tab in the inspection menu.Here’s how it works:Open the inspection menu and switch to the Fixing TabHover over highlighted parts of the machine and hold left click to hammer awayEach strike of the hammer has a chance to improve the part’s healthHit the little hammer icon that appears randomly for a bonus!We know fixing could become tedious, so…🧰…
- Vending Dokan: Update #3 + Roadmap Reveal! - 20 June 2025
Hey everyone!We just want to start this post by saying thank you. Seriously, you all have been amazing!From sharing your creations on the Workshop, to posting your thoughts on the forums and Discord, and especially to those of you reporting bugs and offering suggestions: we see you, and we appreciate you. Thanks to your feedback, this is now the third regular update we've shipped, and several of your suggestions have been directly implemented into the game as a result. ❤️📌 The Big One: Our Roadmap is Here!We're incredibly excited to share the first iteration of the Vending Dokan Roadmap!We took our time with this because we wanted to absorb your feedback over the first few weeks of Early Access, now that we’ve had the chance to evaluate and prioritize everything, we’re ready to show you what’s next.🗓️ This roadmap spans the first 6 months of development, with a major focus on July. We…
- Galaxy Rise is now Available! - 13 June 2025
Hey everyone! We just wanted to say a massive thank you for the incredible first week since launch. It's been amazing to see so many of you playing the game, sharing your creations on the Workshop, chatting in the forums, and giving us thoughtful feedback.Your bug reports and suggestions have been invaluable, many of the changes in this update come directly from things you’ve pointed out. We’re committed to continuing to improve the game with your help, and today’s update is just the start.New Location: Galaxy RiseWe’ve added a brand new location called Galaxy Rise, a bustling shopping district that stands out from other areas in both design and vibe. It’s a bit more unique and visually striking, and we think you’ll really enjoy setting up shop there. 🛠️ Available for all existing and new saves, no need to start over!More locations are in the works, so keep an eye out as we continue to…
- First Post-Launch Patch! A Thank You + QOL Hotfix - 9 June 2025
Hey everyone!First off, thank you so much for playing Vending Dokan! Seeing so many of you dive into the game after the Wholesome Direct has been amazing, and we're so grateful to be a part of such a kind and supportive community.A special shoutout to everyone who’s already been experimenting with the Machine Designer! Some of the custom skins you've made are incredible. We absolutely can’t wait to build on this system and bring even more creative tools your way!🛠️ Quality of Life HotfixWe’ve pushed a small patch today that focuses on smoothing out a few pain points and addressing some community feedback. Here's what's new:“Hold to Continue” Threshold Lowered These now confirm at 90% instead of 97.5%, making them a little easier to use.Hold Button Redundancy Fix We’ve added some redundancy to holding logic in an attempt to fix a rare bug where “click and hold” buttons don’t progress. W…
- Vending Dokan: Kozy Kiosk is Out Now in Early Access! - 7 June 2025
Hey everyone!We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to the world of Vending Dokan: Kozy Kiosk, now available in Early Access!After being featured in Wholesome Direct (thank you all so much for the love!), we’re thrilled to open our vending empire up to you all everywhere. This is just the beginning, and whether you want to micromanage every box or relax in passive mode while working on something else, we hope you find something to love here.💡 What’s New in the Launch Update?Alongside our Early Access release, we’ve also been hard at work responding to your feedback from the demo and our amazing Patreon supporters. Here’s what’s new:🏆 Reworked MilestonesMilestones have been redesigned to feel more rewarding and better paced. You’ll now unlock more content as you grow, including an entirely new brand of items: McLaffy’s Delites!🧠 NPC AI & Performance ImprovementsWe’ve rebuilt how NPCs…
- Machine Designer & More in Vending Dokan's First Major Update! - 20 May 2025
Hey everyone! We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, pouring every ounce of energy into making Vending Dokan better, smoother, and more full of life. Now we’re finally ready to show you what we’ve been working on, and trust us, it was worth the wait. Let’s get into it 👇 🎨 Machine Designer Yes, you read that right. The full vending machine designer is now live! This is something we’ve wanted to do since day one. Create a deep, expressive designer that lets you make machines the way racing games let you customise cars. And now, it’s here. You can find the Designer in the Customization tab of every machine. You’ll be able to change colors, apply patterns, add decals, and more. Even better: Steam Workshop is fully supported in the non-demo version. You can upload your own creations or browse other players’ machines via the right-hand panel. Unforutnetly due to how steam workshop works…
- Vending Dokan is in Next Fest! Play the Demo Now! - 24 February 2025
Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to share that Vending Dokan is officially part of Steam Next Fest! 🎉 That means you can play the demo right now and get a taste of cozy vending machine management. The game is still in its early stages, and we want to involve you as early as possible, so your feedback is incredibly valuable. 💡 Big change! The demo no longer has a milestone limit! You can keep playing past Milestone 5 for as long as you’d like! You won’t unlock additional milestones beyond that, but feel free to keep growing your vending empire. 🔧 New Update: Features, Optimizations & Streamer Tools We pushed an update last night packed with new features, optimizations, and bug fixes. One of the biggest additions is Streamer Tools! If you stream the game on Twitch, you can now: ✨ Earn in-game money for followers, subs, and cheers ✨ Have your viewers show up as customers in the world ✨ See…
