- Sep 8 - Store, Save and Stability Fixes - 8 September 2026
FixesStores Selling a store, or losing it for unpaid rent, no longer breaks the game when another player is inside it. That player is now moved out to the entrance, drops what they carry, and any open menu closes. Stores Resetting another player's stores from the tablet now clears all of them. Before, it could stop partway and leave some stores half emptied. Pets Knocking out a pet no longer breaks the game. The pet now lies down instead of walking around while it is knocked out. Multiplayer Leaving a game no longer causes errors while the game shuts down, whether you had a store open on your tablet or the mall cops were after you. Saves A save file can no longer be left half written or missing if the game is stopped while it saves. The last good copy is kept as a backup, and temporary files left behind by a crash are cleaned up. Saves Deleting a save now also deletes its backup copy, s…
- Sep 7, 2026 - Small Patch Notes - 7 September 2026
Today's patch is a multiplayer clean-up pass. Most of it hits the moments where you join someone else's mall and things quietly stopped working for you and not for the host. FixesInvisible employees - This one is still hurting some players so we are sorry about that, it's really a rare case and rejoining solves the problem but we've applied some other precautiions.Dead controls on screens - if the store monitor, day kiosk or board TV fails to open, you are no longer stuck with a screen you cannot leave. Press Escape to close it and keep playing. Store monitor video - videos no longer skip every few seconds or sit on "Video unavailable" until you rejoin. A failed video now retries, then falls back to Mall TV on its own. Talk menu closing itself - talking to people in someone else's mall no longer opens the dialogue and then closes it a moment later. ChangesYou now get told why you were j…
- Sep 6, 2026 - 6 September 2026
\ When hosting a game fails, you now get a clear message instead of a spinner that never stops. \ Players who joined the host's game no longer get a stuck hotbar after a vendor puts an item straight into their hands. Mall Rivals Team
- 5th September - Our First Patch Since Launch - 5 September 2026
1.0 is out, and launch is when you find out what your game actually does in other people's hands. You reported all of it with clips, save files and a lot more patience than we deserved. This patch is mostly us fixing what you found. The Ones That Hurt Us MostChinese, Japanese and Korean text no longer shows black squares or garbled characters. Seeing that in screenshots on launch day was a gut punch. It is fixed, and we are sorry it shipped that way. Loading a save made while you were walking out of jail no longer locks you inside the cell. You now start just outside the jail door. Free at last. Fixed a rare case where the day got stuck at 21:00 and never ended. Saves made in that state now finish the day properly when you load them. Joining a game no longer shows "Version mismatch" when you and the host have the same version. The message now tells you the real reason, such as a player…
- MallRivals 1.0 is Out Now with %30 Discount - 28 August 2026
MallRivals 1.0 is Out NowThe doors are open. This is the full release. Today, MallRivals leaves Early Access. 1.0 is live on Steam, right now, with a 30% launch discount.This is the biggest update the game has ever seen. Here's what's new:━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🏪 Four New Store Types Pharmacy, Home Goods, Hardware and Liquor Store have joined the mall. Each comes with its own license ladder, product range and shelving.🚨 Crime & Police Empty customers' pockets, pick the locks on storage doors, and turn stolen goods into cash on the black market. But watch yourself; the mall now has a real police force that patrols the floor, chases you down and throws repeat offenders in a cell.📈 Living Economy & Demand Pricing is no longer set-and-forget. Every product has demand that shifts from day to day, and store statistics break down exactly what's pulling customers in.👔 Employees: Personality, T…
- 1 Day to Go: MallRivals 1.0 - 27 August 2026
Tomorrow, MallRivals leaves Early Access and the full release goes live on Steam.MallRivals is a chaotic multiplayer tycoon for up to 8 players fighting over one mall, and 1.0 is the biggest update the game has ever seen: four new store types, a real police force that chases you down, a living economy with day-to-day demand, employees with their own personalities, a brand new HP, stamina and combat system, a perk tree with six branches, and real win conditions including the Mall Buyout race.Can't wait? Switch to the Release Candidate branch (Properties → Betas) and play 1.0 today.One mall. Up to 8 rivals. Only one name on top.Wishlist now so you're there when the doors open. See you in the mall.
- From Mall Rivals to Mall Tidy Up Frenemies: Free, out Aug 28 - 24 August 2026
Hello Rivals!We made a second game, and it is free. We wanted to give something back to everyone who stuck with us through Early Access. Mall Tidy Up Frenemies is out on Steam August 28.Same mall, opposite job: in Mall Rivals you fight over the mall, in Frenemies the mall is a mess and you put it back in order.Up to 8 players, friends or foes, your call. Left alone? AI players join in, as rivals or teammates. And every mall is generated fresh each run.Wishlist it now, it costs nothing and Steam tells you the minute it is live: Questions? Same Discord, same team: https://discord.gg/H92BgRcBYc— Creedon Team
- Aug 22, 2026 Hotfix 1 - 22 August 2026
This is our release candidate build. Everything below came from your reports. \ Things you buy from a wholesaler or vendor now stack in a neat pile on the floor, instead of spreading around or landing inside walls, benches and other boxes. \ The wholesaler screen now works like your tablet: each product shows its box price, buttons change how many boxes you want, and a Clear Cart button empties the order. \ You can no longer change your wholesaler order while a purchase is going through. \ A box you are placing now shows at its normal size. Before, a box you had just picked up could look too small or too big while you placed it. \ You can no longer put a box down inside another box, a shelf or a counter. The game puts it in a free spot nearby, or tells you when there is no room. \ When you are knocked down, moving the mouse now turns only your head, not your whole body. Other players se…
- The Road to 1.0: Release Candidate is Live - 21 August 2026
Hey everyone! We know we've been quiet for a while. But not for nothing: we've been working on the biggest update MallRivals has ever seen, and all of it had one goal: the full 1.0 release, coming very soon.Before we hit that button, we want you to see the game first. This Release Candidate is the full 1.0, just ahead of launch.How to join:Right-click the game in your libraryGo to Properties → BetasSelect the releasecandidate branchThen play it, push it, and tell us where it breaks. Report what you find at \DISCORD].One small note: Your old saves will not work in this build.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━So what's inside? In short: almost everything.🏪 Four New Store Types Pharmacy, Home Goods, Hardware and Liquor Store have joined the mall. Each comes with its own license ladder, product range and shelving.🚨 Crime & Police Empty customers' pockets, pick the locks on storage doors, and turn stole…
- v0.4.2 | Jun 26, 2026 Hotfix 1 - 26 June 2026
Ordered supplies and items now arrive at your store again after loading a save, instead of spawning far away. Store signs no longer appear detached and floating far from the store after loading a save
- Mall Rivals: The Comeback Update - 25 June 2026
Hello Rivals!After a successful run on Unstable, The Comeback Update is now live on the main build for everyone. A massive content drop and a heavy fix pass landing together.⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save. Stores are now expandable and a lot has changed under the hood. Old saves are very likely to behave unexpectedly. ⚠️👀 Before we dive inQuick heads-up before the changelog: the mall exterior isn't fully built yet. We'll be wrapping the rest of the outside world in the coming updates. After that, the focus shifts to mid-game and late-game content: new store types, deeper progression and the systems that keep a run interesting hours in.Now, here's what's actually in this update.🎰 New: The CasinoThe mall just got louder. A full casino space has opened its doors, and the first machine is live.Slot Machine: Pull up to a physical cabinet, place your bet, and spin. House edg…
- Mall Rivals: The Comeback Update (Unstable) - 13 June 2026
Hello Rivals!It's been a while. We took the time to ship something bigger than a hotfix this time and there's a lot to unpack. This update is currently available on the unstable beta branch. After a few days of testing on Unstable, it'll roll out to the main build.⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save. This is one of our biggest updates yet and old saves are very likely to behave unexpectedly since stores are now expandable. ⚠️How do I join the Unstable beta branch?Right-click Mall Rivals in your Steam library.Select Properties.Under Betas → Game Version & Betas, select Unstable.Wait for the download to finish and launch the game.🎰 New: The CasinoThe mall just got louder. A full casino space has opened its doors, and the first machine is live.Slot Machine: Pull up to a physical cabinet, place your bet, and spin. House edge is real, so play smart.🎲 New: Dynamic Events SystemRa…
- New Characters Are Coming — Full Customization - 26 May 2026
Hello Rivals!We've completely rebuilt our character system from the ground up. Your characters now look and feel entirely new compared to before. Say hello to full character customization. Hair, beards, hats, outfits make your Mall Rival truly yours. This update is coming very soon.Following this, we're shifting our focus to new in-game events that will significantly change how each session plays, along with a wave of fresh content planned for the near future.More details will be shared soon.Get ready. 🔥
- May 6, 2026 Hotfix 6 - 6 May 2026
Hello Rivals! Quick hotfix while the coffee is still warm. \ Loading a save mid-day no longer leaves the mall empty of customers for the rest of the day\ Cashiers and stockers are no longer sometimes invisible to other players in multiplayer\ Tablet stock counts now display the correct numbers for clients in multiplayer \ New stores no longer flood with customers all at once \ Joining a game in progress no longer triggers a fake "Mall upgraded!" notification\ Mall cops now reliably detect and pursue violations near floor boundaries (escalators, stairs)\ Fines and bribes no longer reduce mall tier progress Thanks for sticking with us, your feedback and bug reports are what makes this game better every update. Found a bug? Let us know on our Discord
- Store Overhaul Update and Now 20% Off! - 4 May 2026
Hello Rivals! This is a major update — Build 0.3.0 is now live on the main build. 🏷️ 20% off for a limited time!⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save for the best experience. Old saves may cause issues due to the large number of changes in this update.⚠️ Key Changes:3 New stores — Butcher, Perfume, and Tobacco shop3 Stores reworked — Fashion, Beauty, and Book stores have been completely revisedBoard meetings completely reworked — New proposals, voting, and effectsModding & Steam Workshop — Modding support is now activeEconomy overhaul — Attractiveness, cleanliness, and product variety now directly affect your customer count and general economy balancing across all store typesEmployee system improvements — Smarter and more reliable workersCustomer patience — Customers no longer wait forever at the register, they'll leave if they lose patienceNew cash register types — Added new…
- Build 0.3.0 Unstable Release - 1 May 2026
Hello Rivals!This update is currently available on the unstable beta branch. After a few days of testing we'll push it to the main build.How do I join the Unstable beta branch? Right-click Mall Rivals in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable".⚠️ We strongly recommend starting a fresh save for the best experience. Old saves may cause issues due to the large number of changes in this update.⚠️ Key Changes:3 New stores — Butcher, Perfume, and Tobacco shop3 Stores reworked — Fashion, Beauty, and Book stores have been completely revisedBoard meetings completely reworked — New proposals, voting, and effectsModding & Steam Workshop — Modding support is now activeEconomy overhaul — Attractiveness, cleanliness, and product variety now directly affect your customer count and general economy balancing across all store typesEmployee system improvemen…
- Mall Rivals Update v0.2.117 — April 17, 2026 - 17 April 2026
Hello Rivals!The unstable branch has been tested and is now rolling out to the main build. Thanks to everyone who helped us test! We're not slowing down, expect new content, regular updates, and hotfixes in the coming days.Key Changes:Employee Management panel — View stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employees directly from your tablet.Major lag/FPS fix — Fixed the performance issues that got worse in later game days.NPC movement improved — All NPCs now walk and navigate more smoothly.Save system improvements — Multiple save-related bugs resolved.New Features \Employee Management panel in tablet — view stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employeesUser Interface \Main menu game mode card titles now fit within card bordersPerformance \Fixed major lag/FPS issues that progressively worsened in later game daysImproved NPC pathfinding and movement across the boardBug Fixes…
- Build 0.2.110 Unstable Release - 14 April 2026
Hello Rivals!This update is available on the unstable beta branch. We'll push it to the main build after testing.The major lag and FPS issues that got worse in later game days have been fixed, save system has been improved, NPC movement is smoother across the board, and store customization has arrived with Steam Workshop support on the way.How do I join the Unstable beta branch? Right-click Mall Rivals in your Steam library. Select "Properties". Under "Game Version & Betas" select "Unstable".Key Changes:Store customization — You can now customize your store's appearance. Steam Workshop support is coming soon so you'll be able to upload your own files, currently limited and in testing.Lag/FPS fix —Fixed the major performance issues that progressively worsened in later game days.Employee Management panel — View stats, assign roles, change stores, and fire employees directly from your tabl…
- April 05, 2026 Hotfix 6 - 5 April 2026
Hello Rivals! Quick hotfix while the coffee is still warm. Here's what we fixed: \ Customers no longer get stuck at the register after exact cash payments \ Candy store pricing now scales correctly at tiers 3, 4, and 5 \ Mall tier progress now shows the correct target and scales properly for your team count \ You can no longer enter stores with a baseball bat or spray can, guards will block you \ Player names are now hidden when viewing the boardroom TV \ You can now open the tablet while sitting on a bench
- About the Save File Reset - 4 April 2026
Hey everyone,We know losing your save files sucks and we completely understand the frustration. This is on us. But here's the honest truth: the old save system had deep issues that would have caused much bigger problems down the line. On top of that, we're building the foundation for modding support, and the old system simply wasn't compatible with where we're heading. If we had waited to fix this later, the damage would have been worse. We made the tough call to do it now so you never have to deal with this again going forward.This is exactly why the game is in early access, to catch these things early and fix them before they become permanent problems.Since launch two weeks ago we've pushed a ton of updates, added new content, and fixed hundreds of bugs. We plan to keep that pace going, moving fast on fixes and adding new content as quickly as we can.Thank you for not giving up on us…
