- Day 45 Update - Gameplay & QoL Improvements, Balance Adjustments and Bug Fixes - 22 July 2026
Dear Merchants,45 days in and the forge is still burning hot! We have been deep in the trenches looking through your latest suggestions. Today's update brings a massive wave of quality-of-life adjustments, pacing fixes and community-requested tweaks.We know our work is far from finished as there are still plenty of items from your wishlists that we haven't rolled out just yet. Please know that we are on it! We plan to work on every single piece of feedback you share with us whether it's a pesky bug fix, a performance suggestion, an economy balance tweak or a QoL change that makes running your shop feel smoother. Your input drives every single patch we push out and we are completely committed to shaping Arcane Merchant right alongside you.Here is the full breakdown of everything included in today's patch:🛠️ Gameplay & QoL Improvements:Pressing 'ESC' while taking a quest from the Griffin…
- Day 30 Update - Steam Deck Playable & Major Performance Optimizations - 9 July 2026
Dear Merchants,First of all, we want to apologize for the slightly delayed communication on this update! We have been completely buried in the code for the past couple of weeks, but we wanted to make absolutely sure everything was perfect before pushing this build live to your shops.📱 Arcane Merchant is now Steam Deck Playable!We promised we would bring Arcane Merchant to Steam Deck and it’s officially ready. The game is now fully Steam Deck Playable (soon to be verified)! Based on our thorough internal testing, the game runs beautifully on the hardware without any issues. Managing your trading empire on the go feels incredible. Please let us know if you encounter any platform specific quirks so we can address them instantly!⚡ Performance Overhaul & Reduced RAM UsageWe have been listening closely to players experiencing performance bottlenecks as their shops grew larger. Our team has i…
- Day 15 Update - Controller Support is Live & 10,000+ Merchants - 18 June 2026
Dear Merchants,Fifteen days in and the energy around here is higher than ever. Today’s update marks a great milestone for our team and we are incredibly proud to deliver on a promise we made to you all just a couple of weeks ago. You can now grab your controllers and get back to business! 🎮 Full Controller Support is Here!Right from launch, so many of you asked for a way to manage your shops from the comfort of a gamepad. We promised we would make it happen as soon as possible and the team has been working around the clock to ensure we kept that word. Full controller support is now officially live! We have poured a ton of testing into making it feel natural, but as with any massive system overhaul, please let us know if you stumble across any weirdness or have layout feedback so we can patch it up immediately.🪙 10,000+ Merchants in the Town!We are absolutely thrilled to announce that…
- Day 9 & 10 Hotfixes - Performance, UI & Balance Overhaul - 12 June 2026
Dear Merchants,We have hit the 10 days mark since launch and our team is still glued to our desks tracking data, looking at your late game setups, checking Steam reviews and community discussions. This patch is a big one as we spent the last few days completely overhauling the early game pacing, cleaning up some clunky UI menus and optimizing the backend so your shops run much smoother as they grow.Your breakdown of economy issues and progression roadblocks has been incredibly precise. Thank you for taking the time to report them! It gives us the exact blueprints we need to keep making this simulation tighter and more rewarding with every single patch. You spoke and we listened.Here is the full breakdown of today's changes:Performance & Balance:Implemented performance optimizations across the board.Rebalanced customer flow/density throughout the entire game. The number of customers in t…
- Day 4 & 5 Hotfixes - Quality of Life & Info Menu - 5 June 2026
Dear Merchants,With the weekend right around the corner, we know a lot of you are planning some serious, uninterrupted shopkeeping sessions. Our team has not taken our foot off the gas! (Yes, still sleeping only 4 hours per day...) We have been working late into the night fixing bugs, balancing the economy and optimizing performance to make sure your weekend trading runs flawlessly. We are completely committed to this community and to polishing this game, and we are carrying that nonstop energy straight through the weekend.Your continuous feedback has been incredible this week. Every report and suggestion you share is a massive contribution that helps us target the exact friction points needing fixes. Thank you so much for being so helpful and awesome!Here is what just went live in our latest build since yesterday:Fixed various minor visual bugs.Fixed an issue preventing decorations fro…
- Day 2 & 3 Hotfixes - Continuous Polish & Balance! - 4 June 2026
Dear Merchants,We haven't stopped since the launch! Our team has been working nonstop day and night to review your feedback, squash bugs and push out hotfixes as fast as possible. Your incredible energy has kept us fueled and we are deeply committed to ensuring Arcane Merchant is perfectly optimized, balanced and running smoothly for everyone.This update focuses on fixing some disruptive bugs, optimizing the backend and introducing highly requested quality of life features to make your shop management much cleaner. Thank you all so much for your continuous bug reports and contributions. You are directly helping us shape the game!Here is the breakdown of the fixes and adjustments in this patch:Fixed an issue where the gamepad cursor would disappear.Fixed incorrect calculations for end-of-day stats and daily employee wages.Fixed an issue where chests brought by the Smuggler would fall int…
- Day 1 Hotfixes & Thank You! - 2 June 2026
Dear Merchants,Wow. What an incredible first 24 hours! We are absolutely blown away by the love, excitement and support you have shown for Arcane Merchant. Seeing you dive into the world, set up your shops and start trading has been a dream come true for our team.As a small indie team, we are deeply committed to making Arcane Merchant the best experience it can possibly be. We have been watching your streams, reading your reviews and tracking your feedback closely. Thanks to your quick reporting, we have deployed our Day 1 Hotfixes to iron out some of the launch day wrinkles.Here is the breakdown of the fixes and adjustments:Added character limit to shop name and assistants' name.Fixed where the ball would always appear under the same shell in the shell game.Fixed hero spawn issues after save/load.Fixed shelf labels not showing the last item.Fixed the mystery chest hotbar issue.Fixed ca…
- Arcane Merchant Launches on June 1st! - 28 May 2026
Arcane Merchant Launch: June 1st! 🧙♂️✨Hello future merchants,The ledger is written, the shelves are dusted and the potions are brewed to perfection. We are thrilled to announce that Arcane Merchant will officially launch on June 1st!You’ve waited patiently and the tavern doors are finally swinging wide open. Get ready to manage your shop, bargain with exotic adventurers and master the magical economy.🛒 Wishlist Now!If you haven't already, make sure to add Arcane Merchant to your Steam Wishlist. It helps us immensely with visibility on launch day!This is not just a release date for us but the day we hand over the keys to the shop to all of you. Every feature you see has a piece of your feedback in it. Thank you all so much for your incredible support throughout development. We can’t wait to see you behind the counter on June 1st!May your profits be magical. ːsteamthisː
- Arcane Merchant is part of Medieval Fest 2026! - 20 April 2026
The Steam Medieval Fest has begun and Arcane Merchant is joining the event! 🛡️If you enjoy managing a fantasy shop and trading with adventurers now is a great time to step behind the counter and try our demo. We are constantly working to improve the game and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us so please share your thoughts after playing.Thank you to our community for the ongoing support! Enjoy the festival and happy trading!
- Arcane Merchant is part of Relaxing Event 2026! - 12 March 2026
We are happy to take part in Relaxing Event 2026 on Steam.If you enjoy cozy and relaxing management games this is the perfect time to try the Arcane Merchant demo. We are constantly improving the game based on player feedback so trying the demo and sharing your thoughts really helps us shape the full release.Thank you for all the support and we hope you enjoy your time running your own magical shop.Give the demo a try during Relaxing Event 2026!Relaxing Event 2026 Festival PageRelaxingEvent2026
- Roadmap Update - 13 February 2026
🔮 Arcane Merchant – Roadmap UpdateHere’s a quick progress update showing what’s completed and what we’re actively working on for the full release.✅✅✅✅ Completed ✅✅✅✅🏗 Expandable and Upgradeable ShopThe shop grows over time, unlocking new rooms and deeper management layers.🛒 100+ Items, Decorations and Shop SystemsA wide range of products and placeable objects with strategic display or sell decisions.👥 Customer VarietyDifferent customer classes with unique budgets, interests and shopping behaviors.🧑 Employee SystemCashiers, warehouse workers, cleaners and guards that make the shop feel like a living business.📦 Storage / Warehouse SystemDedicated storage areas and logistics that support stocking, restocking and shop flow.🏘 Upgrades Through the TownTown investments that directly affect shop progression and mechanics.🦸♂️ Hero MissionsHeroes can be sent on missions and return with v…
- UI Fixes, Shop Changes & Quality Improvements - 16 January 2026
📝 Latest Demo Update – Patch NotesHey everyone,Here’s a summary of what’s included in the latest demo update.📌 UI & UX• UI fixes, especially for ultrawide monitors (21:9 / 32:9 ratios are now properly supported).• Borderless Windowed mode added.• Order list scrolling issue fixed.• “Must be same type” warning message fixed.• Autosave slot is now clearly labeled as Autosave.• Taskbar icon added.• UI no longer allows progressing to the next day while a menu is open (resolved via the new sleep system).📌 Characters & NPCs• Character movement speeds increased by ~30%.• Thief spawning randomness fixed (no more same-looking thief every time).• Thieves can now run properly.• Fixed an issue where customers could disappear if a box was placed in front of the register.📌 Economy• Change / payment randomness fixed to behave more logically.📌Shop & World• Shop interior layout updated⭐ This may cau…
- A Magical Journey Begins - 30 October 2025
🧙♂️ Welcome to Arcane Merchant — A Magical Journey BeginsThe doors of Arcane Merchant have finally opened on Steam! Step into the role of a mystical shopkeeper in a medieval fantasy realm — trade magical items, sell enchanted weapons and fill your shelves with wonders.Our goal is to create a warm immersive experience where every item tells a story and every customer shapes your journey.Add Arcane Merchant to your Wishlist to follow the journey toward release and get notified when the demo launches!Join our growing community: • Discord — Share your feedback and ideas • Twitter / X — Follow for development updates • TikTok / Instagram — Behind-the-scenes clips and magical momentsWhat to Expect in the DemoThe upcoming demo will introduce the foundation of Arcane Merchant’s world — a first taste of running your own magical store.• Build and decorate your first shop from scratch. • Experim…
