- Patch 0.5.5 - Patch Notes - 31 August 2026
Hi everyone, we're excited to bring you the next update! This patch includes a range of gameplay adjustments, graphical updates, UI/UX improvements, performance optimizations, and of course plenty of bug fixes. Thanks to your continued feedback and bug reports, we've been able to address many of the most prominent issues you've raised. We're now back to working on the first major feature update on the roadmap. Stay tuned! GameplayGuests choose their favorite activity twice as likely when looking for the next thing to do Attractions that are very far away are now less likely to be chosen by guestsException: Favorite attractionGuests only start sport-swimming in a pool when it has an area that is deep enough to be a swimmer areaGuests now dry off a lot quicker and leave less trails of water throughout the parkNormal Cocktail price reduced from $9.50 to $7.50 (previously more expensive tha…
- Early Access Roadmap 🌊🏖️ - 21 August 2026
Hey there Tycoonettes and Tycoons!Now that the dust of our release has settled, we're excited to continue building the game together with you! ❤️ We've been busy scouting our Discord, the Steam forums, social media, Youtube and more, reading your feedback, watching your parks grow, and discussing suggestions. We have been evaluating feedback and how it matches with our own vision of the game, to finally bring you this roadmap, that we're happy to share with you today!Early Access means that we're building Aquapark Tycoon together with the community. Your feedback will influence what we prioritize, what we change, and many things that aren't on this roadmap today.Some features may arrive earlier or later than shown here, and plans may change as development progresses. We'll keep you updated whenever we have something exciting to share.Your Feedback MattersIf there's something you despera…
- Beta Patch 0.5.5 now available - 12 August 2026
Beta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch. The beta branch is for testing experimental changes and for finding and fixing errors. This is how you get access to the beta branch (USE AT YOUR OWN RISK): Right-Click on Aquapark Tycoon in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch 'Beta Branch - Newest Changes'. Hi everyone, we have prepared the next patch containing some smaller gameplay adjustments and of course a lot of bugfixes. It is available on the beta branch for you to test out. If you encounter any issues, please use our bug reporter. Note that save games created on this branch can not be opened when you switch back to an older game version. GameplayGuests choose their favorite activity twice as likely when looking for the next thing to doAttractions that are very far away are now less likely to be chosen by guestsException: Favorite attr…
- Bugfix Patch 0.5.4 - Patch Notes - 4 August 2026
Hi everyone, with this patch we are addressing some very important issues you have brought to our attention, especially with guest behavior. Graphics / UIAdded new UI icons for the tags of pools, slides and saunasFixed an issue where the colors of "Multi Parasol" could not be customized and its texture was not rendered correctlyFixed an issue where the picture for the favourite attraction of guests would be upside down in their UI windowFixed an issue where some elements were overlapping in the sauna building UI windowFixed an issue where not all characters of a twitch viewer name would be displayed correctlyUpdated some missing translations BugfixesFixed an issue where guests and staff were standing still for a long time doing nothingFixed an issue where guests were choosing only one changing room even though they would have plenty to choose fromFixed an issue where modifying the indoo…
- Bugfix Patch 0.5.3 - Patch Notes - 30 July 2026
Hi everyone, we're hot-fixing a few more bugs and issues.GameplayFixed an issue where scenarios would not unlock for all players in multiplayerFixed an issue in Tumbly Timbers where guests could get stuck when exiting the slide arrival poolGraphics / UIFixed an issue where the game was rendered very pixelated on monitors with high DPI / high resolutionsList of attractions in the park management window is now refreshed when attractions changeFixed a few issues where UI element spacing was not properly adjusted when UI scaling was activeFixed an issue where UI of slide piece prices was in the way or too smallBugfixesFixed a potential crash when pressing "R" to switch to advanced rotation while already dragging an objectFixed a potential crash when using the terrain forming tool and attempting a modification that's not validFixed a potential crash when updating cameraFixed a potential cras…
- First Bugfix Patch 0.5.2 now live! - 24 July 2026
Hi everyone, With almost no time to recover from our small release party, we're right back at work. Here's our first patch to address some important issues that were reported by you through our bug reporter, the Steam forum and our Discord. GameplayUpdated Woody Wonders scenario instruction goal to tell players that luxury visualization is about the park, not guestsUIUpdated icons for marketing in park management windowBugfixesFixed an issue where guests wouldn't take off of some slides, like a Free Fall slideIMPORTANT: It's theoretically possible that some slides might now have guests fly off. Test-run your slides and double-check them.Fixed a potential crash during game asset loadingFixed a potential crash when lifeguards where dragging drowning guests out of a pool to help themFixed a potential crash when trying to load old demo savesFixed a potential crash when displaying input hint…
- Forgo visiting the real thing this summer and build the waterpark of your dreams in Aquapark Tycoon, now out in early access - 22 July 2026
Waterparks have always felt like quite a strange concept to me in that the UK is small enough that you can just take a quick train ride and be at a beach within an hour or so, give or take. We do have them here, I've just had no reason to go one, and also the idea of having to be rescued from the inside of a slide due to getting stuck for one reason or another is a (I think rational) fear I've had since discovering them. Therefore, I'll take a pass on actually visiting one, but I won't say no to building my own in Aquapark Tycoon, a waterpark sim game that's out in early access today. Read more
- Aquapark Tycoon now available in Early Access! - 22 July 2026
Hey there Tycoonettes and Tycoons!Aquapark Tycoon is now available in Early Access!Get the game! Tell your friends! (seriously, it would help a lot)In case you're interested, there is also the OST available, as well as a supporter pack if you'd like to support the development of the game even further!Content & Features of the Early Access Version13 playable ScenariosOver 50 different Pools, Water Slides, Saunas and Infusion RitualsOnline Co-Op Mode18 different shops and stalls4 Themes (Pirates, Fairytail, Tropical, Antique)Free Play Mode with configurable parameters and 8 different biomesSlide & Water PhysicsHundreds of objects to personalize and decorate your parkFour Seasons with different impact on guestsIndoor & outdoor areasFully simulated guests with different preferences and traitsKnown issues: There are some things that still need to be addressed and we're on it!Some texts didn'…
- Steam Next Fest Demo now available! - 13 June 2026
Hello dear Tycoonettes and Tycoons!Steam Next Fest Demo AvailableWe have some amazing news to share: The Aquapark Tycoon Next Fest Demo is now available!Update: The Demo is now live for everyone!How to get the demo: To get access to the demo, please follow the following steps: 1. Download the Aquapark Tycoon Demo.2. In your Steam library, right-click "Aquapark Tycoon Demo" and select "Properties."3. Under "Game Versions & Betas", select the "steam-next-fest Steam Next Fest Demo" branch.Please note: The Steam Next Fest demo is currently on a special branch and will be set live on Monday before the festival starts. Please keep in mind that, if you prefer not to opt into the Steam Next Fest Demo branch, the current default demo is a little outdated.Patch NotesThere are a great many things that have been improved with the new demo, and we're listing the biggest changes here, since otherwise…
- New Trailer & Official Early Access Release Date announced! - 7 June 2026
Hello dear Tycoonettes and Tycoons!We have some great news to share with you! We just released our new Trailer for the Early Access Release of Aquapark Tycoon! You can check it out on the Store Page of the game, as well as here: But wait, we have even more news for you! Aquapark Tycoon will release into Early Access on July 22nd 2026!We are so glad we can finally share the and grateful for your ongoing support! In case you're interested in more news or want to connect with us, we'd love to welcome you on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/8re2ABZmV2See you there!The Aquapark Tycoon Dev Team
- Aquapark Tycoon Demo Update: Out Now! - 18 February 2026
Hello, dearest Tycoonettes and Tycoons! It's time! After the update performed well on the beta branch, it's time to release it for the main branch and thus for everyone.We are making good progress on the game and want the demo to reflect that progress. So get ready for a demo feature update that brings the demo up to the latest state of development!A lot has happened, and we will only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely start the game and try it out to see what's new.GameplayWant a slide POV? No problem! This highly requested feature is now available in the demo. We've also made many other important changes to the game. For example, you can now revive drowned guests with Joy Sparks (“Luckily, they were wrong, Martin A. didn't drown after all!”). There are also a bunch of new objects, and we've increased the, ahem, realism when a guest flies out of a slid…
- Demo Update Available On Beta Branch - 16 February 2026
Hey there, bestest tycoonettes and tycoons!We are very busy and hard at work on the game, and we want the demo to reflect how far we've come already. So get ready for a nice feature update for the demo, bringing it up to date with the latest development status!Beta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch. The beta branch is for testing changes and for finding and fixing errors.This is how you get access to the beta branch: Right-Click on Aquapark Tycoon Demo in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch 'Beta Branch - Newest Changes'. Gameplay"A lot has happened in the game, and we'll only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely check out the game to see all the small details that are new :)"Added a POV Mode for slidesJoy Sparks can now be used to heal injuries and revive guestsImproved pollution & decay gameplay of a…
- Development Update October 2025 - 23 October 2025
Hello dear Aquapark Tycoonettes & Tycoons, Today we’re excited to share an update on the development of Aquapark Tycoon!Since the demo release, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, adding new features and polishing existing ones. A lot of this is based on your feedback, and we’re very grateful for that!Everyone who stopped by our booth at Gamescom 2025 and tried out Aquapark Tycoon has already had a sneak peek at the new features we’ve been working on and fine-tuning in recent weeks and months.Now it’s time to bring everyone up to speed: here’s what’s ready for the launch version of Aquapark Tycoon, and what we’re still working on for the rest of this year.Completed FeaturesSlide POVView Clip in High ResolutionWatching is too boring? Yes. 100%. Absolutely. Why even build a slide when you can't ride it? So! Use the Slide POV to hop right in and test your own creations from a first-…
- Aquapark Tycoon Demo Out Now! - 28 May 2025
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3089380/Aquapark_Tycoon_Demo/ Hello dear Park Builders and Builderettes, Great News, the Aquapark Tycoon Demo is now officially out! You can get it here or on the Aquapark Tycoon Store Page! The demo currently contains the following features: 2 Different Game Modes: a Demo Scenario and Free Play 5 different Slides 4 different Pools 3 different Sauna 2 Themes Guest Preferences Staff Management Lots of management features (more to come!) We see the demo as a work in progress and so it will be receiving regular updates as we progress in the development of Aquapark Tycoon. We hope to see an amazing amount of feedback by you so that we can continue working on making the game better and better! Have Fun!
- I can't wait to send people flying in Aquapark Tycoon - new trailer out now - 15 April 2025
Aquapark Tycoon from Boxelware, who previously made the space sim Avorion, is an upcoming water theme park building game and a new trailer is out now. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/i-cant-wait-to-send-people-flying-in-aquapark-tycoon-new-trailer-out-now/
- New Gameplay Trailer! - 14 April 2025
Hello dear Aquapark-Managers and Tycoons, We have great news, as we're officially releasing our new gameplay trailer for Aquapark Tycoon! You can either check it out on the Steam page, or view it on the Boxelware Youtube Channel here: We're anxious to hear your thoughts and impressions on the game while we continue working hard making it the best water tycoon game there is! You can either leave your comments here or head on over to our discord and join the discussion there. Also: Stay tuned for more dev diaries incoming soon! Cheers!
- Dev Diary #3: Saunas in Aquapark Tycoon - 27 March 2025
In our third Dev Diary, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Aquapark Tycoon to share an exclusive glimpse into the development of our upcoming water park simulation. In Aquapark Tycoon, you can design the water park of your dreams: from pools, which we explored in the first Dev Diaries, to thrilling water slides and saunas where your guests can unwind and recharge. But now, grab your sauna towel, dear water park fans, because things are about to heat up! In today’s developer diary, we’re diving deep into the steamy world of saunas! Sauna Types at a Glance When we started developing Aquapark Tycoon, one thing was especially important to us: players should have the freedom to design their water park exactly how they want! You’re in control of every little detail. That means: You can customize the sauna layout, tweak the temperature and humidity, decide on seating and lounging areas, and…
- Dev Diary #2: Dive into Aquapark Tycoon – An Overview of Pool Types - 25 February 2025
Hello, water park fans! In our first Dev Diary, we explored how you can build pools in Aquapark Tycoon. Today, we’re shifting our focus to the different types of pools you can create. We’ll guide you on transforming a basic pool into one of the exciting variations featured below. Let’s dive in! Once you’ve set up your basic pool, you can customize its type by adjusting factors such as water temperature, water type, depth, and equipment. Beyond the standard swimmer’s pool, you’ll have the following exciting options: Sports Pool This pool is perfect for those who prioritize swimming technique and speed! A sports pool should typically be long, around 2.5 meters deep, and filled with cool, refreshing water. Adding swim lines ensures proper lane separation, allowing your sports enthusiasts to train without interruptions. Starting blocks are essential for encouraging guests to take daring div…
- Dev Diary #1: Building and Splashing Around in Aquapark Tycoon & Brand-New Look - 24 January 2025
Attention, water park enthusiasts! Today marks the start of our Dev Diary for Aquapark Tycoon! We’ll take you behind the scenes and share exciting game development insights on a regular basis. Let’s dive into the heart of every water park: pools! Before we dive into that, we’ve got something exciting to share: the all-new look of Aquapark Tycoon! Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work refining the game’s visual style. With this fresh design, we’re bringing a more immersive, lifelike atmosphere to your colorful water park. One of our main focuses was the color palette: gone are the overly bright hues. Instead, Aquapark Tycoon now shines in natural tones. Trees, plants, and grass have a more authentic, vibrant feel. We hope the new look makes you fall in love with your parks all over again! 🌴 Now, we’re making a splash with a closer look at how you can create pools in Aquapark…
- Aquapark Tycoon is a waterpark building sim from the dev of Avorion - 10 April 2024
Boxelware, developer of space sim Avorion just revealed Aquapark Tycoon, that's set to deliver a unique fusion of creativity, strategic planning and park management offering you the chance to design, build, and oversee your very own water park. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/aquapark-tycoon-is-a-waterpark-building-sim-from-the-dev-of-avorion
