HR Simulator news & patch notes

We apologize for the error, we have fix the issue for the game launch where HR Simulator couldn’t launch due to a missing executable file, which has now been fixed. I really appreciate your patience and understanding while this was being resolved. If you still experience any issues, please try verifying your game files or reinstalling — and feel free to let us know here. Thank you again for your support, and I hope you enjoy the game!

📣 Hello, HR Enthusiasts!

Thank you for all your valuable feedback — it's been incredibly helpful! Based on your input, we’ve continued developing and improving HR Simulator. Check out the latest updates and fixes below: ✅Added a Walk Indicator — now you can see where Ummu is heading! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/1bec8019d78ff40e26089e792712130fd630fd95.gif ✅Added a Quality Settings feature. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/cd7b5956225bacf46efde4c85fdbe8c9288c4a21.gif ✅Added a Windowed Mode Settings feature. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/17da1110a2277d58121ef2a385e729fa0e3d71a5.gif 🔧 Additional Update:

• Resolved multiple UI-related bugs and glitches.
• Balanced gameplay: outing now costs $200.
• Revised in-game dialogues for better grammar (EN only)
• Added WASD Movement support for keyboard users.
• Improved object interaction timing.
• Darkened company report text for better readability.
• Adjusted notification container design.
• Polished the settings UI in the main menu.
• Tutorial updated: you can now click outside the dialogue box.
• Home activity now gives +1 mood; outing gives +2 mood.

🛠️ Additional Fixes & Stability Improvements

• Fixed soft lock issue occurring after the interview event.
• Fixed afternoon time slot text alignment on loading screen.
• Added condition to disable WASD movement to prevent null reference errors.
• Added null return in camera aspect ratio handler for better error handling.
• Fixed translation consistency across the system.
• Fixed Training Minigame bug where VFX remained at 0 seconds.
• Fixed oversized “No” button container in the main menu.
• Fixed incorrect employee CV photos and grammar issues in dialogues.
• Fixed the Training Minigame timer system not working as intended.
• Fixed Time Slot Sync After Interview & Candidate
• Fixed Bula Minigame SFX Bug

💼 Whether you're training employees or managing a hectic day, we’re making sure your HR journey runs smoother than ever! 👉 Update now and let us know what you think — your feedback helps shape the future of HR Simulator!

🚨 Exciting News for Mac Users! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce to you guys that the macOS version of HR Simulator is officially available now on Steam! 🎉 Dive into the dynamic and often unpredictable world of human resources, hiring and training a diverse workforce, and balancing professional growth with personal life in a bustling cityscape. Get ready for a unique blend of simulation and story Experience the challenges of HR from an entirely new perspective — now fully optimized for Mac! Let us know what you think, share your moments, and don’t forget to leave a review!

Hey everyone! We've got a small but exciting update for you:

🎯 Steam Achievements Added!

You can now earn Steam Achievements while playing the game! Time to show off your HR mastery. Here’s the full list:

• Welcome Aboard
• First Day on The Job
• You’re Hired
• The Chosen One
• Not a Fit
• Skill Up!
• Massive Skill Up
• Pink Slip Pro
• Team Builder
• Mythical Subject
• Tough Choices
• Massive Layoffs
• Workaholics
• and 3 hidden achievements

Can you unlock them all?

📢 New: Direct Feedback Link to Discord

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We're so excited to finally welcome you to the world of HR Simulator. It's been a wild four months of development, and today you can officially jump into Early Access! Over the past four months, our small indie team has poured everything into building this quirky, heartfelt workplace adventure. What started as a passion project is now ready for you to experience — a mix of narrative choices, strategic HR gameplay, charming characters, and immersive environments. We’re incredibly grateful for your support during development. From everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, or just cheered us on — thank you. Your encouragement helped us push through every obstacle. We hope you enjoy playing as much as we enjoyed creating it. 💬 If you encounter bugs, have suggestions, or want to share your thoughts — please join the discussions. We’re actively listening and ready to improve throughout Early Access. Here’s to the first day on the job. Let’s build something great together. 💜

We sincerely apologize for the unexpected delay in launching HR Simulator. We know many of you have been waiting, and we truly appreciate your patience and support through this project. To make it up to you, we’ll be offering a 40% launch discount for 7 days once the game goes live! 🕘 The new release time is tonight at 9 PM (WIB / GMT+7) — mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the quirky world of HR with Ummu! Here’s what that means in your local time: Wellington, New Zealand – Sun, 20 Apr 2025 at 2:00 a.m. NZST Sydney, Australia – Sun, 20 Apr 2025 at 12:00 a.m. AEST Tokyo, Japan – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 11:00 p.m. JST Seoul, South Korea – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 11:00 p.m. KST Beijing, China – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:00 p.m. CST New Delhi, India – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 7:30 p.m. IST Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 6:00 p.m. GST Istanbul, Turkey – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 5:00 p.m. TRT Johannesburg, South Africa – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 4:00 p.m. SAST Berlin, Germany – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CEST London, United Kingdom – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 3:00 p.m. BST São Paulo, Brazil – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 10:00 a.m. BRT New York, USA – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Chicago, USA – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CDT Mexico City, Mexico – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 7:00 a.m. CST Los Angeles, USA – Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 6:00 a.m. PDT

We currently have a problem with the release of HR Simulator regarding steam related issues, and because of that HR Simulator which was supposed to be released yesterday could not be released immediately. We are currently working to resolve the issues and get in touch with Steam to release the game as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience currently we're will try our best to release the game as soon as possible!

We’re excited to announce that HR Simulator will officially launch on April 14th at 12:00 p.m. (UTC+7)! To help you plan your first day as an HR manager, we’ve listed the corresponding release times across major time zones. Whether you’re in Tokyo, London, or Los Angeles, your desk will be ready when the clock strikes launch. Check the list to find out exactly when HR Simulator goes live in your region — and get ready to build the workplace of your dreams! ⚠️ Important: Our demo will be deactivated before launch, so if you haven’t played it yet, now’s the perfect time to give it a try before the early access arrives! Wellington, New Zealand – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 5:00 p.m. NZST Sydney, Australia – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 3:00 p.m. AEST Tokyo, Japan – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 2:00 p.m. JST Seoul, South Korea – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 2:00 p.m. KST Beijing, China – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CST New Delhi, India – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 10:30 a.m. IST Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 9:00 a.m. GST Istanbul, Turkey – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 8:00 a.m. TRT Johannesburg, South Africa – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 7:00 a.m. SAST Berlin, Germany – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 7:00 a.m. CEST London, United Kingdom – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 6:00 a.m. BST São Paulo, Brazil – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 2:00 a.m. BRT New York, USA – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 1:00 a.m. EDT Chicago, USA – Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at 12:00 a.m. CDT Mexico City, Mexico – Sun, 13 Apr 2025 at 11:00 p.m. CST Los Angeles, USA – Sun, 13 Apr 2025 at 10:00 p.m. PDT

Hello everyone! 👋 As we approach our Early Access release on April 14th, we wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at what we’ve been working on over the past two months. Our small indie team has been pushing hard to bring HR Simulator to life — improving core systems, polishing visuals, and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

System

• Increase office timeslot from 3 to 4
• Fixed Various UI, Interaction Bug, Animation, Mood issues
• Improved Loading and Transition Systems
• Enhancing Tutorial System for better OnBoarding
• Implementing Item Interaction
• Optimized build settings
• Revised Character 60 Character data (CV's, Dialogues, Job titles)
• Implementing Volumetric lights for night mode
• Implementing Mood +1 after going to toilet
• Updateing Tutorial Map

Gameplay

• Renewed interview system
• Adjusting employee Productivity, Stress, and Training mechanics
• Fixed issues with hiring and firing sequences
• Added new Special Characters
• Added calculator minigame on training sections
• Added cooking minigame for night time
• New Email and Cover letters Dialogue=

Visual

• Imported new character animations and refined Sitting position animation
• Added 4 new loading screens
• New special characters
• Enhancing UI Elements
• Adjusting Office scale
• Implementing Special Character Animation fort interview result (Accepted/ Rejected)
• Implemented New UI for Ummu's mood

Sound

• Enhancing Footstep SFX
• Adding Training Minigame BGM
• Adding Employee Stats SFX

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and patience. Your encouragement keeps us going, and we can’t wait for you to jump into the game this April 14th!

Dear players and supporters, After four challenging months of developing HR Simulator, we've made the tough decision to shift our release date to April 14th. While we truly wanted to launch on march 14th, we need more time to polish and refine the game to ensure the best possible experience for you. We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding. We know this may be disappointing, and we feel the same. But while you wait, we're working hard to bring you an even better game, featuring Brand-new Characters, Variety of fun Minigames, Completely revamped Interview System. We're also fixing bugs and fine-tuning every detail to make sure everything runs smoothly. Your support means everything to us, and we promise HR Simulator will be worth the wait.

Calls are now available for employees that have been interviewed!!!!!

Ummu are able to call everyone and interacting with them at night time to talk more about their personal life.

Changes

Gameplay

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• Added Daily Recap System {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/67eef2cdcb23371cc09a8f0e5cf4e0eaa7748e9c.gif
• Added reward notification for training and Bula minigame
• Changed Linked Out “Job Description” content
• Changed some special characters CV description
• Removed handphone UI while being inside CEO Office

Visual

• Added visual indicator for how many days left every time player enter the office {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/c9e77cc78b60052de6fcbf9c8bf705733e4d5c0f.png
• Added music names for each BGMs
• Changed the structure of ame bank and added a bit of detail to avoid confusion
• Changed the fade in and fade out timing for the credit text on introduction cutscene
• Polished credit text fade to be more satisfying

Sound

• Changed Ummu walking SFX on Office and City Map.
• Reduced some SFXs volume

Fixes

• Fixed cat minigame timer not being on the right countdown on round 2 and 3.
• Fixed employees bubble chat can’t be clicked to continue the conversation when chatting with them
• Fixed being able to train employee with max productivity point
• Fixed handphone clock UI bug where if you save and load on the next time slot time, it will continue counting from that time.
• Fixed specific loading screens not working properly
• Fixed using toilet after tutorial cause people to apply for the job
• Fixed interview timer still ticking after approving Anna in tutorial
• Fixed productivity point adding system where it adds on the next day instead of after work.
• Fixed Contact UI bug where it doesn’t show the 51th employee
• Fixed several names being cut off in the email section
• Fixed “Return to Title Screen” image quality
• Fixed handphone application highlight when hovered to be more visible
• Fixed model bug after firing an employee by temporarily disabling the small feature
• Fixed several tutorial UI bugs

KICKSTARTER PAGE IS HERE!!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! It's been a while since our last update, and we apologize for the delay in developer updates. This is what we have done for December 2024 We changed our name from HRD Simulator due to player suggestions to HR Simulator.

Gameplay Update!!

World Map

There we’ll have much to explore but right now ummu only is able to visit her office and home. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/1540682219fc0e0c1f8c6a0367acaea07265f411.gif

Renewed Training background

Now you can train your employees to improve their work proficiency. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45316840/65af8d4acc1c5e664e810fe513be60a1e14c5df3.png

Renewed Ummu's cat model

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• Added Firing mechanic. So now players can choose an unreliable employee to be banished.
• Added Story Dialog. Ummu’s phone is now available to call.
• Added 4 Loading screen art
• Rework any inconsistent text dialogue
• Save and load file are available

New Special Characters

More diverse characters!!

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Bug Fixing V0.0.47

• Fixing Night’s minigame
• Fixing Employee's productivity point bug
• Fixing Employee's email

New Upcoming Character Concept

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We're really sorry for the late update, presented you our first update about the game!! System

• Revamped Office Map system
• Revamped Ummu’s house system
• Added day and night cycle system
• Added Collider for employee desk
• Added animation character (idle, Walk, stand, typing)

Gameplay

• Phone now can be interact (working calender, gallery, music)
• Added minigame cat and mouse
• Added laser point for minigame cat and mouse
• Removing mice collider at cat and mouse minigame
• Ummu’s laptop is now interactive for moving to the interview scene.

Visual

• Added UI for timeskip mechanic
• 50 character has been modeled (not yet implement)
• Several cutscene has been not implemented Sound

Added music controller, player can choose which bgm they wanted to play Next month we will showcase you some of our new special character and more updates for the game. Please keep supporting us, without your help we're nothing so your feedback is appreciated. Thankyou and see you on December update!!