BugLab Simulator Steam news

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• Review score79% positive
• Total reviews14
• Release dateJun 20, 2025
• DeveloperElykraGames
• PublisherElykraGames

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access

Company pages: Developer: ElykraGamesPublisher: ElykraGames

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BugLab Simulator Steam news

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• BugLab Simulator - v0.2 Patch Notes - 19 July 2026

  Important: You must create a new save for this update. Old save files are not compatible with version v0.2. New Features * Multiple save support has been added. You can now create multiple save files. * A confirmation system has been added for deleting save files. * Customer offers have been connected to the research system. You will now only receive offers for species whose research you have completed. * The inventory system has been completely renewed and replaced with a new slot-based inventory system. * The farming system has been connected to the new inventory system. * The system for selling products to customers has been connected to the new inventory system. * Item information windows have been added for the new inventory system. * The honey collection system has been connected to the new inventory system. * A 5-slot hotbar system has been added for the player. * The feed produc…

• BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.9.3 - 9 September 2025

  Hello BugCatchers! 🐝 🍲 Fixed the multi-cooking bug. Now, when you cook multiple meals at once, they will be correctly added to your inventory. 🎵 Fixed the music button. It now properly toggles music on and off. 🔊 Separated sound and music settings. Added a dedicated Music Volume Slider. 🛒 Improved refrigerator interface. Added + and - buttons to order and shopping menus. ✨ Added new cooking effects; meals now look more lively. 🧹 New feature: The kitchen, laboratories, and the store will gradually get dirty and need to be cleaned! 🌱 Terrarium levels updated. Appearance and light color now change as you level up. 💚 Thank you so much for playing our game and helping us improve it with your feedback! Elykra Games

• Mini Bugfix Patch v0.1.9.2 - 7 September 2025

  Hello BugLab players, Thanks to your feedback, we’ve quickly fixed several annoying issues. Here are the details of this mini bugfix patch: 🎵 Music: Fixed the issue where music disappeared when switching from the main menu to the game. 🌱 Seeds: Corrected “+” and “-” display errors in buying and selling seeds. 🍳 Cooking: Meals will now continue cooking while you sleep, and if the time is sufficient, they will be ready when you wake up. 🥩 Meat Dishes: Fixed the bug where Steak and Meatball gave too few items when cooking multiple portions. 🧪 Lab Workers: FPS optimization for smoother performance. 🚶 Workers: Fixed workers getting stuck while walking. Fixed workers disappearing. Fixed farm workers being unable to plant. Thank you so much for your support and patience! 💛 Together we’re making the game better with every update.

• BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.9.1 - 1 September 2025

  Hello! BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.9.1 🪲 All insects have been converted to 3D models. 🔍 Added zoom with the Z key. 🔦 Fixed an issue where the flashlight wouldn’t turn on for some players; softened the flashlight’s light. 💰 Currency display now uses K/M abbreviations. 📜 Fixed a bug where quests were resetting every time a save was loaded. 🎯 Fixed the main objective text occasionally disappearing. 💡 Softened the lighting of floor lamps. 🥔 Added the Potato crop: can be planted, sold from the panel or to customers; workers can plant potatoes. 🧮 Product counts in the panel’s sales screen now use the K/M format. 🌱 Added seed buying/selling to the computer panel. 👷 Fixed several worker behavior issues where workers could disappear. Thank you so much for your support! Your feedback and bug reports are invaluable. Enjoy the game!

• 🐛 BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.9 - 4 August 2025

  🌐 Fixed an issue where the game language would always reset to English on launch. It will now load the saved language correctly. 🎬 Added an intro scene. 🎵 Main menu music has been changed. 🛒 Added a confirmation panel for area purchases. 🚪 Updated the interaction text for the door to the outside world. 🏠 Fixed return-door text for going back home from outside. 🎨 Tweaked overly bright whites on objects and UI elements. ✍️ Reworked all text fonts for better readability. ⏳ Added background music to the loading screen.

• BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.8 - 28 July 2025

  Hey bug enthusiasts! 🐛 A huge thank you for all your support and patience. This update focuses on performance boosts and fixes to some annoying bugs (pun intended). Your feedback helps us grow — we really appreciate it! 🐞 FPS optimization implemented for terrariums. 🎯 Fixed sudden FPS drops in specific areas. ⛔ Infinite upgrade bug in terrariums has been resolved. 🧹 Log files cleaned and optimized. 🖱️ Fixed cursor lock issue when closing the bug selection panel. 🍽️ Quick feeding view with E key now supports all languages in terrariums. 🏪 Fixed a bug where the shop would start opened in new games. 💰 Worker salaries are now dynamically adjusted based on their level. 💡 Fixed some lights not turning on/off automatically. 👷 Fixed bug where workers hired at night would appear and freeze. They will now start working from the next shift day. 🐝 FPS optimization for bee workers. 🌾 FPS…

• 🛠️ BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.7.1 (Minor Bugfix Update) - 23 July 2025

  This small patch fixes several issues and includes balancing improvements: 🐞 Fixed an interaction bug with the BugFactory computer. 🌐 Completed missing language translations. 💰 Rebalanced worker salaries. 🎁 Increased and adjusted mission rewards. 🚪 Reduced the time it takes for the player to exit the building. 🖥️ Fixed screen edge artifacts on black backgrounds. 🍯 Increased honey production output. Thank you, and we look forward to your feedback!

• v0.1.7 Update — Store and Customer System! - 22 July 2025

  🛍️ New System: Store & Customer MechanicsPlayers can now open the store and sell products to queued customers.Customers request specific items and wait for interaction via \ key.A negotiation system has been added – bargain for higher profits!The store can be toggled with the \ key.Customer traffic varies depending on the time of day.📢 Notifications & QuestsCustomer arrival notifications now appear on screen.5 new quests added (talk to a customer, make a sale, negotiate, etc.).A tutorial screen for the customer system has been added.🏢 Content AdditionsA new Sales Office building has been added to the scene.Player height and camera FOV have been increased.Nighttime outdoor lighting has been implemented.🐝 Bee System FixesBee sales now deduct evenly from all hives.🔧 Other ImprovementsFixed the UI bug with worker upgrade text.Various optimizations and performance improvements.Updated k…

• BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.6 - 16 July 2025

  Hello BugLab players! 🐛 We’re back with a new patch full of important fixes and quality-of-life improvements based on your amazing feedback. Thank you for playing, testing, and sharing your thoughts with us! 🔧 General Fixes and Improvements Fixed a bug where daily feed cost could drop to zero. Feed consumption is now calculated correctly. Improved feed consumption display and calculation logic. Reduced inconsistencies when cooking multiple meals. Fixed the issue where bee workers would sometimes collect incorrect amounts of honey. Fixed a bug preventing bee workers from feeding hives properly. Balanced feed worker production scaling with level. Fixed feed workers not using available plant stock efficiently. Resolved issues where feed workers failed to start machines. Feed workers now properly trigger collection after production. 🖥️ User Interface and Visual Enhancements General Gamep…

• BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.5 - Stability, Balance & QoL Fixes! - 15 July 2025

  Hello! BugLab Simulator v0.1.5 update is now live! This version brings many improvements and bug fixes to enhance both performance and user experience. Details below: ⚙️ General Improvements & Balancing The feed consumption per hour has been recalculated to match a full in-game day. Feed costs for all insect types in terrariums have been balanced. The excessive consumption issue has been resolved. Bees’ feed consumption is now included in the daily feed expense display. Plant yields from harvesting have been rebalanced according to their growth durations. The amount of feed produced by feed machines has been adjusted. 🐞 Bug Fixes Fixed the issue where the cooked meal name remained on the UI after cooking. Fixed the issue where quests disappeared after a crash or update. Fixed the bug where beehives couldn't be clicked or interacted with after a crash. Fixed the bug where terrariums cou…

• BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.4 - 12 July 2025

  Hello BugLab Scientists! Thank you for following the early access journey of BugLab Simulator. Your feedback and support help us shape the game into something truly unique and polished. We're excited to share with you the v0.1.4 Update, packed with visual enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and important bug fixes. BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.4 Improved offer UI visuals and layout. Added auto-bill payment toggle in the bills screen. Added new sound effects for walking, running, and eating. Walking sounds can now be toggled on/off in the settings menu. Tooltips added to worker hiring screen showing level and salary details. Fixed a bug where workers continued working at night when they shouldn't. Improved building visuals and added nameplates to structures. Fixed a visual bug where workers appeared to float in the air. Improved performance and FPS on lower-end hardware. R…

• 🐞 BugLab Simulator – Patch Notes v0.1.3 - 27 June 2025

  ✅ Fixed an issue where terrarium quick upgrades could be used infinitely. 🌍 Improved several translations for better localization. 🛠️ Fixed a bug where the machine upgrade button remained inactive during use. 🥶 Fixed a bug where farming UI texts appeared while looking at the fridge. 🔥 Fixed a similar issue where farming UI texts appeared while looking at the stove. 🌱 Added the ability for farm workers to select the type of seed they will plant. 🌾 Fixed a bug where farm workers planted all seed types at once. 🧑‍🌾 Added informative tooltips to the worker panel. 🧾 Fixed a translation issue affecting worker names. 👻 Fixed invisible object bugs found outside the building. 🐝 Fixed a bug where hive roofs were floating unnaturally. 🌄 Sunrise and sunset transitions have been added to the skybox for a more natural day-night cycle.

• Mini Update – v0.1.2.1 Resolution Setting Fix - 25 June 2025

  📌 The resolution and refresh rate you set will now be correctly remembered when restarting the game. 🖥️ Your screen mode and display settings are now reliably applied on each game launch. ⚙️ A fallback system has also been added to handle certain compatibility issues with high-resolution monitors.

• BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.2 - 24 June 2025

  Bug Fixes & Improvements 🐛 Fixed an issue where terrarium UI texts remained after bug sales. 🖥️ Resolved screen black border artifacts. 🖼️ Added 120Hz support for 2K and 4K resolutions. 🖲️ Fixed fullscreen mode display issues. 🧠 Improved FPS optimization. ☠️ Fixed incorrect death messages shown during bug deaths. 🌐 Resolved missing job titles for workers in certain languages. 🚪 Fixed overlapping door text display issues. 🧊 Fixed overflow issues in oven and fridge slot counts. 🖼️ Fixed incorrect resolution saving bug. 🎯 Resolved a critical issue where workers would not move to their targets. 📘 Several quest descriptions were revised for clarity and accuracy.

• BugLab Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.1 - 22 June 2025

  New Features & Improvements 🐝 Bee reproduction system has been added — bees now multiply over time like terrarium bugs. 🧪 Terrarium UI now displays bug count alongside capacity for better management. 🎯 Offers are now more likely to include bug species the player already owns. Gameplay Adjustments 📉 Bug sale counts now scale with the number of terrariums owned to balance the economy. 🍽️ Feeding no longer requires a minimum hunger threshold — feed anytime. 🌙 Night ambience sound now only plays during specific night hours and at reduced volume. Fixes 🐌 Fixed player movement slowdown persisting permanently after starving. 🌙 Fixed sleep/hunger systems not syncing properly — all stat recovery now works as intended. 🐝 Fixed auto-feed not working for bee boxes. 🧬 Fixed type-changing issues in terrariums. 🍳 Fixed multiple-meal cooking not consuming the selected amount. 💀 Bug deaths c…

• **Additional Minor Update – Tooltip Behavior Improved** (June 21) - 21 June 2025

  - Tooltips now dynamically follow the mouse cursor instead of appearing statically. - This improves readability and provides a smoother user experience. - Minor layout polish for tooltip positioning (now offset to the right of the cursor). Thanks for your feedback!

• Tutorial System, Tooltip Integration & Localization Improvements (June 21) - 21 June 2025

  This update introduces a guided tutorial system, adds tooltips for better user experience, and improves localization for quests and UI elements. 🧭 New Tutorial Tasks -The tutorial chain has been expanded to guide new players more effectively. -Task titles and descriptions have been updated with multi-language support. 🖱️ Tooltip System -Localized tooltips have been added to UI buttons. 🌍 Localization Improvements -All quest texts have been translated into 13+ languages. -Key system messages and tooltips have been adjusted for clarity. -Example: Helpful hints like "Use Alt+Enter as a temporary fullscreen fix" were added. 🛠️ Technical & UI Fixes -FixedQuestText now updates dynamically based on current quest state. -Minor typos and button behavior issues have been resolved. -Thank you for your feedback! More updates are on the way.

• BugLab Simulator BugFix v0.1 - 14 June 2025

  🛠 Patch Notes – Update OverviewWe're back with a new update packed with fixes and polish:🛑 ESC Key Issues Resolved – You can now safely pause or exit as intended.✅ Quest System Updated – Several quest conditions and progress tracking improved.😴 Sleep Mechanism Fixed – Sleep-related bugs and coroutines now function correctly.🍽 Hunger Bug Fixed – Partial feeding now works based on available food.⚙️ Machine Output Issue Solved – Feed machines now give correct results after production.🎨 UI and Hover Feedback Polished – Minor visual improvements and hover interaction feedback refined.Thanks for supporting BugLab! More features and content are on the way. 🐛🔬

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