Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab news & patch notes

🎉 v1.2.0 Major Update: New Event System!

🔧 Other Improvements and Fixes

• Fixed an issue where time could stop after placing or moving equipment.
• Shortened the interval between lonely PhD visits.
• Added three new special admission student characters.
• Fixed an issue where special admission student names could display incorrectly.
• Fixed save and load stuttering issues.

v1.1.16 Update Notes

• Added auto recruitment and auto graduation features.
• Added two new special admission student characters.
• Adjusted the chance of students entering romantic relationships after using the matchmaking feature.
• Fixed an issue where traits would disappear after recalling graduated Master's students to pursue a PhD.

v1.1.15 Update Notes

• Fixed an issue where some students could not be properly assigned to positions.
• Reduced the cost growth rate of decorative items.
• On Mac, added an option in the settings menu to control whether the game stays always on top.
• Optimized save loading performance and reduced stuttering.
• Shortened most joint training codes.
• Added a new rule allowing graduation without requiring a paper.

v1.1.14 Update Notes

• Fixed a bug where the Amazon River Scholar application condition was not correctly evaluated.
• Added an option to skip graduation ceremony animations.
• Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor could disappear after minimizing on the graduation certificate screen.
• Fixed a potential freeze issue when minimizing the game during recruitment.
• Added a Journal Catalog.
• Added more custom paper content options.

v1.1.13 Update Notes

• Updated paper titles in the player co-created public paper pool.
• Fixed the animation display when selecting the conical flask while minimized on Mac.
• Fixed an issue where eligible graduates in the to-do list would not refresh after changing graduation/degree requirements in the rule settings.
• Fixed abnormal three-dimensional value display during paper research.
• Fixed an abnormal position issue when students wake up.
• Fixed abnormal condition checks after writing progress requirements were met when applying for titles.
• Corrected the relationship status description text in the encyclopedia.
• Corrected the description text shown when confirming Direct PhD Track conversion.
• Optimized icons and text display during academic outsourcing.
• Optimized the disabled archive display for the Signal Tower.

v1.1.12 Update Notes

• Attempted to fix an issue where the game window could open at the minimized size on launch. Since this issue is difficult to reproduce, if you encounter it again, please send us a bug report with your save file attached. Thank you very much!
• Fixed an issue where the unlocked dish “Dean’s Goose Leg” was not displayed correctly after obtaining the title “Gourmet”.
• Added the new position “Confidant”. Once appointed, this student will always be listed as an author on every paper, with higher authorship priority than the Nepotism trait. While in office, other students’ favorability toward them is reduced by 15.
• Added the ability to dismiss positions. Click an appointed manual position to revoke the appointment.
• Fixed an issue where subsidy levels could not be adjusted when Impact Factors were insufficient.
• Added student info hover panels in the Student Management Office and during conference preparation.
• Added a sound effect when a lonely PhD visits.
• Added a sound effect for new to-do items while minimized. This feature requires the “mute while minimized” option to remain disabled.
• Optimized the logic for students being interrupted by other tasks while slacking off.
• Optimized the mentor’s logic for catching slacking students.
• Optimized the graduation ceremony logic. After the graduate and mentor arrive and a certain amount of time passes, the ceremony will start automatically without waiting for observing students.
• Improved the display of info hover panels in some interfaces.
• Improved the display of hover indicators for projects and facilities in the scene, and fixed an issue where upgrade indicators could shift upward abnormally.

v1.1.11 Update Notes

• To provide a more stable game experience, we have made a temporary adjustment to the speed options: the original 4x speed will be temporarily removed, leaving 1x and 2x available. After time acceleration is unlocked, 4x speed can be accelerated to 8x during work periods, which may consume too much performance on some computers and can more easily trigger serious issues such as animation errors, freezes, or even save loss. We have decided to temporarily disable it while we optimize and fix these problems. This adjustment will help ensure smoother and more stable gameplay during acceleration while still retaining the convenience of faster play. Thank you for your understanding and support!
• Optimized the base stat differences between Master and PhD students during recruitment.
• Fixed an issue with incorrect subsidy buff effects.
• Fixed an issue where students' positions could refresh abnormally after waking up.
• Added a return button to the student details page.
• Optimized the leaderboard loading and refresh mechanism.

v1.1.10 Update Notes

• Added a feature to upload custom papers to the public paper pool. After completing a project, there is now a chance to publish papers created by other players. If you choose to upload your own paper, other players may also publish it in their games.
• Added the Research Achievement Exhibition Room, where completed research projects can be stored. Signal Towers and Graduation Gates are excluded.
• Reduced the waiting time for graduation ceremonies. Work time will now proceed immediately.
• Fixed an issue where characters could walk sideways.
• Optimized the achievement condition for “Pull!”. It is now unlocked when a graduate's evaluation of you is below 3.
• To provide a more stable game experience, we have made a temporary adjustment to the speed options. The original 4x speed will be temporarily removed, leaving 1x and 2x available. After time acceleration is unlocked, 4x speed can effectively become 8x during work periods, which may consume too much performance on some computers and can more easily trigger unexpected issues such as animation errors or freezes. We have decided to temporarily disable it while we optimize and fix these problems. This adjustment should make acceleration smoother and more stable while still keeping the convenience of faster play. Thank you for your understanding and support!
• Fixed an issue where scene speed could become abnormal after recruitment interviews.
• Optimized the UI presentation when placing and moving facilities.

v1.1.9 Update Notes

• After closing conference and group meeting UIs, the game will no longer revert to 1x speed.
• Slightly adjusted equipment costs.
• Academic outsourcing is now limited to four times per day.
• During academic outsourcing, titles can now be applied for.

v1.1.8 Update Notes

• Fixed an issue where text input did not work on Mac computers.
• Fixed an issue where Impact Factors could decrease abnormally when loading a save.
• Added a prompt for high-level academic conferences when they have not yet been unlocked.
• Fixed an issue where attending an academic conference could get stuck.
• Reduced the chance of high-score papers being published in low-score journals.
• Shortened the length of joint training codes.

v1.1.7 Update Notes

• Optimized the student renaming process so IF will no longer be spent when the student's name has not been changed.
• Reduced the base cost and cost growth rate of lab facilities.
• Fixed an incorrect effect description for the Nepotism trait.
• Reduced the cost growth multiplier for equipment.
• Added a time speed adjustment feature. You can now switch between 1x, 2x, and 4x speed.
• Academic outsourcing is no longer time-limited. Once the requirements are met, it will continue to run.
• Removed the research phase limits on Innovation, Workload, and Writing output.
• Students may now increase their research ability while using research equipment.
• Fixed a bug where title series with prerequisite titles would only appear after reloading the save.
• Added features to rename the mentor and research group, as well as change the university.
• Optimized the unlock timing for the selling feature. It is now unlocked earlier through the Project - Rangefinder.

v1.1.6 Update Notes

• Fixed an issue where other equipment could still be clicked while moving equipment.
• Fixed an issue where the time speed could behave abnormally after opening the conference panel.
• Fixed an issue where the application list would not refresh after unlocking new titles through conferences.
• Added an option in the music settings to automatically mute the game when minimized.
• Fixed an issue where joint training could not be unlocked.

v1.1.5 Update Notes

• Fixed a bug where students could still sleep on open ground even when yoga mats were available.
• Fixed a bug where, when multiple serving counters existed, students might only go to one of them.
• When applying for a title, the process will now end immediately if the requirements are met.
• Fixed a display issue with the network value.
• Added a feature to quickly locate yourself on the leaderboard.
• Adjusted the serving counter queue logic. Students will no longer crowd around the same counter and will instead choose the one with fewer people.

v1.1.4 Update Notes

• Fixed a bug where high-level graduation ceremonies could still be held even when there were not enough Impact Factors.
• Fixed an issue where the mentor would still go to repair broken equipment while trying to talk to a student.
• Fixed an issue where students would still go to the original location to celebrate after the graduation gate was moved.
• Fixed an issue where the mentor and graduating students could get stuck at the graduation ceremony.

v1.1.3 Update Notes

• Increased the mentor's movement speed.
• Fixed an issue where Talk and Group Meeting could remain unavailable for interaction.
• Fixed an issue where the paper progress bar would not refresh after minimizing the window.
• When the mentor goes to repair equipment, multiple broken devices can now be repaired at once.
• When the mentor goes to catch slacking students, multiple students can now be caught at once.

v1.1.2 Update Notes

• Removed the negative effects of having nowhere to use the toilet and being starving.
• Replaced them with the positive effects of smooth bowel movements and eating different kinds of food.
• Reduced the cost of bestowing names on students.
• Reduced the paper publication difficulty for some projects.

v1.1.1 Update Notes

• Added a feature that allows you to freely adjust the size of the minimized window.
• Added a feature to customize the minimize hotkey.
• Both features can be found in the Settings menu.
• Reduced the cost required to purchase toilets.

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\[Hello to everyone currently playing the Professor Simulator demo, The demo of Professor Simulator will be temporarily closed on May 31, 2026. The full version is now very different from the current demo. We have made many optimizations and improvements based on the demo, and added a large amount of new content. The demo was last updated six months ago, so some of its systems, balance, and overall experience no longer represent the final quality of the full version. In addition, save data from the old demo version may not be fully compatible with the full version. For a more complete and stable experience, we recommend starting a new save when playing the full release. The full version will feature a faster and smoother early-game experience, with less waiting, more content, and improved UI presentation. Thank you for your continued interest and support. See you in the full version!