Village Merchant Steam news

• Latest observed players1 · 5 October 2026 - 21:44:59 UTC
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• Review score69% positive
• Total reviews45
• Release dateMar 20, 2026
• DeveloperBeast Games S. A., Console Labs S. A.
• PublisherBeast Games S. A.

Genres: Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Beast Games S. A., Console Labs S. A.Publisher: Beast Games S. A.

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Village Merchant Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Bug fixes update - 13 May 2026

  Hello merchants!Thank you for your continuos support on the title!We managed to look into the issues you addressed and we released the update for the most demanding problems!Change log:Fixed a bug that caused the Cashier Employee to not give the change from time to timeCashier Employee will not lock the cash register anymore, causing a soft lockRestocker Employee will not restock two different items on one shelf anymoreFixed boxes' drop point behaviour that caused the boxes row to not update boxes' positions correctly after taking the ones that are placed on the bottomReworked change system - clients will no longer pay with weird gold amount like 50.01G in exampleStay tuned for more content! Until then, we wish you best profits!

• Bug Fixes Update - 8 May 2026

  Hello Merchants!With this update we looked into the most demanding issues that you submitted. Here is what we fixed:A bug that caused Restocker and Box Opener to not move while seeking for a new boxCashier is now only using his stamina after the shop is opened for the first time on each dayUltrawide monitors are now forced to use 16:9 aspect ratio. You will now be able to play on such monitor!Thank you all for your help on making the game more stable. More updates are coming soon!

• Employees System Update & New Languages - 4 May 2026

  Employees System Update & New LanguagesHello merchants!First of all, thank you for all your feedback and continued support - it truly helps us shape the game in the right direction.We’ve been working on the next major update, focusing on improving automation, usability, and overall gameplay flow. Here’s what you can expect:Employee SystemThe most anticipated update is here!Employees can now take over repetitive tasks such as restocking shelves or managing deliveries, allowing you to focus on expanding your business and optimizing profits. You can hire employees via shop book - the same where you buy items.There are 3 different employees you can hire:RestockerThe Restocker is responsible for keeping your shelves filled with items from delivery boxes.Picks up available delivery boxes that are not blocked by the playerSearches for valid shelves/containers that can accept items from the box…

• Cooking system! - 21 April 2026

  Hello merchants!First of all, thank you for your continued support - it really means a lot to us!We’ve been closely reading your feedback and watching how you play, and based on that, we’re excited to introduce two major gameplay additions.Cooking Minigame You can now prepare dishes using the new cooking system!Each order comes with specific requirements - make sure to include all Must Have ingredients, balance the flavor profile, and avoid unwanted items. The better your order match, the higher the reward.This system adds a new layer of depth to item management and decision-making. You’ll need to think carefully about which ingredients to use and how to balance them to maximize profit.Wandering Merchant A new trader has arrived - the Wandering Merchant!He visits your town every few days, offering a selection of mysterious boxes filled with damaged weapons and armor at reduced prices. Y…

• Bug Fixes & Balance Patch - 2 April 2026

  Hi!First of all, thank you for your support, this means a world to us!We read your feedback and the issues you addressed - it is really helpful. We are happy to announce that new patch 1.2 is live. We covered the most demanding fixes, which will make you enjoy the game much more!Change log:Added box dispensers in the production sections - imagine how much time it saves!Armors and weapons are losing quality each day from now on - we removed the one day buffer until they start to rust. Fixing minigames were used too rarely in our opinion, and this change should glue the gameplay loop much more.Fixed game stability after reaching level 28.Added information text in the checkout section that calls how much gold is added from the BIGGER PROFITS perk.Fixed gold display – from now on, values are properly formatted and will show only up to two decimal places instead of long fractional numbers.In…

• Balance Update - 20 March 2026

  Hi everyone! We’ve just released our first post-launch update for Village Merchant, bringing a range of improvements, polish, and gameplay adjustments to enhance your experience. Here’s what’s new: - Fixed non-hiding Level Progress Bar UI when game is paused. - Fixed coloristics on some ordered boxes. - Fixed an issue with the price assignment UI where some arrows remained highlighted even when not selected. - Added missing German translation for the grindstone minigame. - Added missing translation for dried meat. - Fixed a bug that forced player to sell certain items in quests, while they weren't available for the player yet. - Added better logic for clients when they can't find an item they wanted to buy initially. From now on they will buy what is available in the shop eventually. - Increased customer spawn chance. - Adjusted honey pot translations in some languages. We’ll continue r…

• Game Release! - 20 March 2026

  We’re excited to announce that Village Merchant is officially released!Step into the role of a medieval shopkeeper and build your own thriving business from the ground up. Produce goods, trade with customers, manage resources, and turn your humble shop into a bustling marketplace.What’s waiting for you?Buy, sell, and produce a wide range of medieval goodsServe peasants, nobles, and even royal family membersRepair weapons and armor in interactive minigamesExpand and customize your shopManage your economy and grow your reputationLaunch DiscountTo celebrate the release, the game is available at a special launch discount - don’t miss your chance to jump in at a lower price.We Need Your FeedbackThis is just the beginning. Your feedback will help shape the future of Village Merchant.If you enjoy the game:leave a reviewshare your thoughtsreport any issuesWe’re actively listening and planning u…

• Demo Patch 1.5 - 27 February 2026

  Hi!We read your inquires about the game improvements and have it delivered!Change log:Better tutorial explanationFinish payment keybind - you can finish payment by pressing E buttonFixed lack of settings save in the main menuFixed payment summary not cleaning up sometimesAdded new guidance for the tutorialFixed wrong keybind indicator for selling the stand on gamepadAdded one more room to unlockRaised day timeFixed price tag collidersAdded indication of how likely is a client to buy an item at current priceFixed some translation issuesFixed price UI bug that caused a price change box to be misspositionedAdded possibility to come back to main menu from the gameplayAdded a popup that informs about losing the game progress whenever you want to exit the gameplayAdded a tutorial on how to use meat hooks and bee hiveBlocked the possibility to buy the grindstone if you didn't finish a basic tu…

• Demo Patch 1.4 - 24 February 2026

  Hi!We are still in charge of delivering you best quality during the Next Fest. Here is what changed:Added information about marketing prices being changed at the start of the dayAdjusted the market price change range - they don't change as radical as beforePlayer is now earning gold after passing the questFixed the bug that blocked buying more than 1 item of each type at onceHoney is now producing one day instead of twoAdded new clients' dialogues when they resign from buying an itemAdjusted frequency of the slider direction change timer in the grindstone minigameRaised clients' gold they want to spendAdjusted clients' acceptable price range for items - they are a bit more likely to buy overpriced itemsFixed villagers glitching into buildindsFixed tutorial bug that caused it to not show text properlyAdjusted unboxing minigame's camera to be less sensitive

• Demo Patch 1.3 - 23 February 2026

  Hi!We went through your feedback and implemented multiple bug fixes and improvement to make the game more fun to play!Change log:4 new tutorial steps - to guide you through the later events in the gameItems start to lose quality after two days rather than oneLowered the buy price of all boxes - this will help you earn gold fasterRaised the amount of items a client can buyLowered the price of the standsLowered the price of the bee hiveLowered the price of the stone grinderAdded tutorial indicators - it will help you navigate through tutorial more easilyFixed a bug that caused a game to crash after minimizingFixed a bug that caused to not be able to interact with the price tagLowered unboxing minigame's camera sensitivityAdded 5 new questsAdded new control hints' iconsAdjusted hammer and box table colliders - interacting with hammer is less frustrating nowWe hope those changes will make y…

• Demo Patch 1.2 - 21 February 2026

  Change log:Main Menu is now whole translatedDemo time raised from 7 to 10 daysChanged Day Time UI to show how much days are leftFixed wrong placement of video options texts after changing languageHave fun!

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