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Adjusted the Japanese and Chinese wording of the recruitment requirements on Days 20–21.
Adjusted autosave points so that autosaves are now created after each day’s settlement.
Fixed an issue on Day 20 where thank letters could not be generated for certain interviewees and F32 who hold a Residence Permit.
Fixed an issue where changing the date format would not consistently update the date format on interview documents.
Fixed an issue where referral text on the settlement sheet could overflow its text box.
Fixed an issue on Day 15 where Q&A errors for characters with incorrect dates could not be used to generate thank letters.
Fixed an issue where, if the bill was submitted before entering A02’s memory on Day 18, the bill would need to be submitted again after completing the A02 event.
Fixed an issue where, if Q&A bubbles appeared and the player then entered scoring mode, the Q&A dialogue would not add points.
Fixed an issue where the mouse wheel could not be used when there were too many save files.
Mac text display: If Mac users see "UI_XXX" displayed on the game's main screen, please click the globe icon in the lower left corner to switch languages and restore normal text.
Breakdown effects: If you see red and blue flashing effects on screen, this is not a bug. This effect is caused by the protagonist’s Breakdown value being too high. Please purchase items that reduce Breakdown value from the apartment shop to remove the effect.
Regarding issues with interview folders: If you are unable to use the Hire or Reject folder, please make sure that the file you are dragging is a resume, not a graduation certificate or other documents. It would be great if you can include a reproduction video or your exact steps in the bug feedback form so that we can investigate the cause. Thank you!
Future optimisation plans: Please click here to view the 1.0.14 announcement.
Added a Weather Sound Effects setting. You can now control weather sound effects in the apartment from Settings.
Adjusted the Korean forum content on Days 2 and 12.
Added autosave points for Days 27–29.
Adjusted the starting work dates and ages of characters on Days 27–30 to prevent cases where a character would appear to have started working at the age of 10.
Adjusted the requirement text “Demonstrates strong teamwork skills” by adding “(Q&A Mode)”.
Fixed an issue where Korean replies in department emails were displayed as square boxes.
Fixed an incorrect speaker issue in A01’s tutorial dialogue on Day 5.
Fixed an issue where sound effects could cause the game to stutter.
Fixed an issue where the English text in the Day 8 Internal Communication was not fully displayed.
Fixed several Chinese typos.
Fixed an issue where some French and German text was displayed in English.
Fixed an inconsistency between the Japanese Internal Communication text and Interview Requirements.
Breakdown effects: If you see red and blue flashing effects on screen, this is not a bug. This effect is caused by the protagonist’s Breakdown value being too high. Please purchase items that reduce Breakdown value from the apartment shop to remove the effect.
Regarding interview requirements where ID type does not match: On certain days, the company only recruits interviewees who hold a Permanent Residence Permit. If an interviewee only holds a “Residence Permit”, you can generate a thank letter by selecting the “Residence Permit” text on their document and the corresponding recruitment requirement.
If Mac users see "UI_XXX" displayed on the game's main screen, please click the globe icon in the lower left corner to switch languages and restore normal text.
If certain achievements do not unlock, this may be caused by network issues or the game version not being up to date.
Confirm that your game is updated to the latest version: Please check whether the version number in the bottom-right corner of the main menu matches the version number in the latest announcement. If it does not, right-click the game in your Steam Library → Properties → Installed Files → click “Verify integrity of game files”, then wait for the repair to complete and restart the game.
Confirm Steam is online: Click the top-left corner of Steam and make sure it is not in “Offline Mode”. You need to be logged in and connected to the internet.
Launch the game from your Steam Library: Please do not launch the game directly from a desktop shortcut or the taskbar. You must click the “Play” button from your Steam Library, otherwise the Steam interface may be bypassed and achievements may not be recorded.
Run Steam as administrator: Fully exit Steam by right-clicking the tray icon in the bottom-right corner and choosing Exit. Then right-click the Steam icon and select “Run as administrator” before launching the game again.
Thank you very much for all your feedback and suggestions regarding New Game Plus experience, save interactions, tutorial explanations, and other areas.
New features require more time for testing and adjustment, and we are currently prioritising fixes for bugs that affect the gameplay experience. Once the game version has stabilised, we will work through the suggestions we have recorded and optimise the game to improve the overall experience.
The following optimisations are currently planned:
Customisable hotkeys and more functional shortcuts
Scanner tutorial improvements
CG Gallery interface improvements
New Game Plus experience improvements and assistive tools
If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us through the community or the feedback form in the bottom-right corner of the game. Thank you!
Thank you all so much for your incredible support since launch! We've received many requests for additional language support, and it truly means a lot to us.
We want as many players as possible to enjoy the game. That said, we need to carefully consider the costs and testing involved in adding new languages to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.After discussions with our publisher, we're happy to announce that we'll be adding official localization for the following languages:Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
If Mac users see "UI_XXX" displayed on the game's main screen, please click the globe icon in the lower left corner to switch languages and restore normal text.
The method for obtaining the MRA membership card (activating the Black Market) has been adjusted.
Reply to the MRA's email in the apartment on day 10, choose to donate once, and you will receive a card-issuing email from them on day 11.
Click to claim in the email to obtain the card.
Please note that unlocking the Black Market requires talking to A02 and verifying the card.
Two characters with perfect matching scores have been added on days 14 and 15.
The Korean character set has been updated, fixing the issue of Korean characters appearing as squares;
Some localization has been updated, and some typos have been fixed;
To address the issue where the tutorial would freeze when the question-and-answer button was clicked, the UI has been adjusted so that the question-and-answer button cannot be used when there is no file.
Adjust the dialogue text for the character's tasks on the 24th day, clearly stating that scanning H11 is necessary to complete the task.
Because the save file overwrite function could cause problems, which involves the underlying logic of the save system and is inconvenient to make major adjustments, the save file overwrite function has been disabled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need to adjust your save file, you can use deletion or manual saving.
How to manually save: In the apartment, click on the apartment panel, scroll to the far right, and click "Save." The page will open, allowing you to manually save.
Fixed an issue where dragging files to the trash can in the A02 interface might not work.
Fixed an issue where the spacing between the English tutorial bubble characters was 0.
If you encounter any bugs while playing, you can submit feedback by filling out a bug questionnaire or clicking the button in the lower right corner of the game's start menu.
We have received some feedback regarding incorrect interview characters that were correctly identified by the system. To quickly pinpoint the problem, please specify the day of the interview or provide the character's social ID when submitting feedback. Thank you!
We could not have imagined in our wildest dreams that the launch of Thank You For Your Application would be this huge. In the first 24 hours, we have:
Made back our entire development costs!
Seen more than 1,500 people playing the game all at once!
Received nearly 200 reviews, with a Very Positive rating!
We're so grateful to each and every one of you who has played the game, and we're so glad you're enjoying it. If there's anyone who has played and hasn't left a Steam review yet, please consider doing so -- it's hard to describe how much it helps us out!! So what's next? We have future plans for the game, but for now we can tell you the following:
We've already updated the game with a huge series of tweaks and bug fixes, including adding 2K resolution, fixing an issue around saving issues, and fixing some interactive issues. We will continue to fix up anything and everything that comes in
We're thinking about what languages to add next. Spanish and Russian have been requested a lot. Are there any other languages you would like to see?
We're thinking about Endless Mode, as quite a few people have said they'd love to play that. Endless Mode will take a little longer to sort out, but we will deliver news when we have it!
Otherwise, THANK YOU again for your support, it's been a crazy 24 hours
Love from everyone at IceLemonTea Studio and No More Robots xoxo
【Added】
Added automatic save for key story nodes. An additional automatic save will be added after completing key story nodes from days 6 to 25.
How to manually save: Return to the apartment, click on the apartment panel, scroll to the far right, and click on the save function to manually save.
【Adjustments】
The scanner will display a green light after a successful scan.
【Fixes】
Fixed the issue where the inherited level and tutorial were not displayed when immediately exiting and starting a new game after completing the ending;
Fixed the issue when click data from start menu, the resolution could go wrong.
Fixed the issue in the clock out panel, holding Tab and switch to Bulltin may caused the game freeze.
Fixed the issue where the dialogue wouldn't play when questioning the interviewee with the temporary residence permit on day 20.
Fixed the history review button on the A02 interface.
Fixed the issue where some Korean text was displayed as Chinese.
If you encounter any issues in game, please fill in the feedback form below. We’ll work to fix them as soon as possible!
https://forms.gle/7LQShJQQeGkrSiws6
Note: If Mac users seeing UI_XXX in the main menu, try selecting the languages by clicking the Earth shape icon on the bottom left may fix the problem.
Fixed an issue when player complete the task from masked guy on Day 24, day 25 have no follow-up quest feedback.
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Adjusted "Pefect Match Score" phrase to"match score of 3" in English.
Note: If Mac users seeing UI_XXX in the main menu, try selecting the languages by clicking the Earth shape icon on the bottom left may fix the problem.
Fixed an issue where, after not experiencing the A02 special event on day 17, selecting "Don't tell K88" in the conversation on the train on day 18 would incorrectly lead to a branch where you do end up telling K88.
Fix the text error in Day 27's daily requirement regarding placing the employee information sheet into the red folder.
Fixed the issue where the folder in the computer interface of A02 scene could be obstructed.
Skip tutorial option is unlocked after completing the game once.
【Fixes】
Fixed an issue with abnormal full-screen display at certain resolutions;
Fixed an issue where pink bubbles in the Q&A section would cover other bubbles;
【Adjustments】
To avoid dead save file, an extra automatic save will be added on the fourth day when players choose to work overtime;
Adjusted the opening story music.
【Added】
Added 2560*1440 resolution;
Please restart the game to update.
Dear interviewers,
Thank you all for your continued attention and support. The moment has finally arrived — Thank You for Your Application is out now!
The game is available at a 15% launch discount, which will last for two weeks. If you have been considering picking it up, now is the perfect time.
Join the largest company in Aeropolis City as an interviewer, check applicants’ resumes, and make your own decisions. You will encounter all kinds of jobseekers, absurd policy changes, and layer upon layer of corporate secrets, all while experiencing a darkly humorous take on working life.
The game features multiple branching storylines and six final endings. As your work progresses, you will gradually uncover the dark truth behind the systems that govern this city.
You have an offer from Aeropolis Lab waiting to be opened. Come and join us!
You can also watch the brand new trailer here:
We hereby grant permission for video creators and live streamers to create monetised streams and related video content featuring Thank You for Your Application.
When creating videos or livestreams, we recommend clearly stating the name of the game. If your content includes later story developments or endings, we also recommend adding a spoiler warning to avoid affecting the viewing experience for your audience.
If you require related materials, you can download the presskit via this link.
We are very happy to see fan works, and hereby grant permission for non-commercial fan creations and physical fan merchandise based on Thank You for Your Application.
However, the following activities are not permitted:
Using or extracting official materials or in-game assets directly as personal works is not permitted. This does not include the use of such materials in gameplay screenshots, Let’s Play videos, livestreams or similar content.
Selling products while impersonating the official team, or presenting them as official merchandise, is not permitted.
Your feedback and suggestions are essential to improving the game experience.
If you encounter any issues related to the game, please submit a report via the button in the bottom-right corner of the game’s main menu, or send your feedback through our official community channels.
If you have any thoughts about the game, please consider leaving us a review on Steam, and let the light of eternal labour shine upon even more people!😈
Don’t forget to join our Discord channel, follow our official accounts on X, share your wild theories with us, or chat with fellow interviewers.
Aeropolis Lab cannot operate without the creativity and support of its interviewers. Thank you again for your continued support and company. We wish you all smooth and pleasant interviews and working days ahead!
Hello fellow interviewers,
We have an important company wide update - Thank You For Your Application launches IN 3 DAYS!
The company continues to grow day by day, and we think this is going to be the biggest launch Aeropolis has ever seen! We've already started making all the preparations, and we can't wait to see you there!
Because you start your new role on Friday, we've got some new updates we've been sharing via the company bulletin. There's a lot to get familiar with, but for now, we'll share the most important one - you can play Thank You For Your Application on Steam Deck at launch!
Added full localization - English, German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese & Korean!
Added full controller support
Added new UI prompts for controllers & keyboards
Incorporated various gameplay updates
Fixed endless bugs & quality of life adjustments
Another Door is a multiplayer, turn-based party game full of monsters, betrayal, and risky choices! We've had over 30,000 wishlists since we revealed the game at PC Gamer Show, and tens of thousands of demo downloads!
Risk your soul as you encounter all sorts of creatures, make friendships, or potentially break them. Control unique powers, face unpredictable celestial events, and decide whether you want to travel through Another Door as friends, or enemies...
You can play the Steam Next Fest demo right now, with up to 4 players online or locally, but don't worry, your choices will always remain a secret...
All of us at the company want to give our heartfelt gratitude for the crazy reception you've given Thank You For Your Application so far, the amount of wishlists we've received in this quarter are truly mind-blowing! Stocks are WAY up!
We are going to have a great company launch - we'll see you for the big opening on Friday!
Dear interviewers,
We are delighted to share that Thank You for Your Application has now surpassed 100,000 wishlists!
This number still feels unbelievable to us. When development began in 2024, we never imagined we would make it this far. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Thank You for Your Application along the way. Your support truly means the world to us.
With the day of joining Aeropolis Lab fast approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to share some information about the game and answer a few questions.
Thank You for Your Application will officially launch on 19 June at 8:00 AM (EDT) on Steam.
The game will launch with a 15% discount, bringing the price down to $16.99 USD. The launch discount will last for two weeks.
We look forward to welcoming all interviewers on board.
Alongside the many valuable pieces of feedback and suggestions we have received, we have also had a number of questions about the game. Today, we would like to answer some of them here.
Q: How long is the full version? Will there be different endings? Will the gameplay stay the same as the demo later on?
A: A first playthrough will take around 10–12 hours. There are six main endings in total.
Building on the demo, the gameplay will become more complex, with more rules, documents, tasks and usable tools. However, the overall gameplay structure will not change significantly.
Q: After the game is complete, will there be DLC or an endless mode?
A: Currently we don't have one. We are planning to add an endless mode to the base game in the future. There are currently no plans for DLC.
Q: Could we perhaps get an art book?
A: If people are interested, perhaps! We have a lot of early concept material and unused drafts.
Q: Will controller support be added? I would like to play with a controller.
A: Most controller interactions are supported. The game can also be played on Steam Deck, although some text may appear very small in certain languages.
Q: Will there be more story and interactions for A01, or more stories about other characters, the protagonist and everyone’s endings?
A: A01 was originally designed as a tutorial character, so they do not appear very often in the main storyline. What we can reveal is that A01 will appear as an important character in a mysterious scene.
The game’s story is now largely finalised, but if we feel that additional content is needed later on, we may add more story content for certain key characters.
Q: Will there be a special story with A01? A romantic one, perhaps?
A: Why would anyone want a romantic storyline with their boss?!
Q: What is the official stance on fan works?
A: We would be very happy to see fan creations. Fan works are more than welcome, as long as they are not intended for large-scale commercial profit.
Q: What happened to the writer to make them write something this painfully realistic...?
A: When we first started making the game, we were fresh graduates looking for jobs ourselves. For beginner creators, it is usually easier to start with the experiences closest to home.
Hello, Interviewers
We have an important company wide update to share. We are very pleased to announce that deadlines are currently on track, and Thank You For Your Application will be launching on June 19!
The company has been HARD at work with the recent influx of business & candidates over the last few months, and applications are at an all time high, which is why we need more of you interviewers to jump on board! June is going to be a BIG month for us, and we want even more progress, so be there on June 19th for the company's BIGGEST launch ever! As an interviewer, the chance to unlock your full potential is coming...
Meanwhile, we've been keeping a keen eye on our interviewers, and we are pleased with the progress so far. So pleased in fact, that we've got a brand new incentive for you all - a brand new demo!
Thanks to the influx of candidates, you can play a BRAND NEW demo on Steam right now, with a bunch of new stuff including controller support, new languages & more! We've also fixed a few issues & made some quality of life changes too, so what are you waiting for? We've got a new deadline to meet - get back to those interviews!
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Added a new section for interview manuals under the secondary panel;
Added a new knowledge base section under the secondary panel;
Added controller support;
Added German and French localizations;
Added New transition animations for the departure and appearance of interview candidates;
Added afterwork animations;
Added the option to adjust the game fonts;
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Optimized the game's start menu;
Optimized the UI of the secondary panel;
Optimized the UI of the dialog box;
Optimized some sound effects;
Optimized the assets of the clock-in button;
The working hours listed on the resume cannot be selected now.
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Fixed the issue where, when selecting the recruitment requirements first and then the document field, the previously selected requirements would be deselected.
Fixed some typos in the localized text.
Fixed the issue where the reduction of breakdown index when quickly purchasing items did not work as expected;
Fixed the issue where emails might display abnormally when loading the game.
Fixed the issue where the interview dialog box scrolled too quickly.
We can't wait for you all to play the full game! Don't forget about those applications, because the deadline is soon approaching...
We'll see you June 19!
Hello, Interviewers.
We’re happy to share that Thank You for Your Application has been officially selected for Indie Live Expo. The game will be featured alongside other standout indie titles in the INDIE Waves segment on 25 April. If you’d like to watch, you can tune in via the YouTube channel on the day.
As development continues, we’ve now entered the final optimisation phase. The game wouldn’t be what it is without your ongoing feedback and support, so we’re planning a new round of player testing in the near future—and we’d love to invite you to take part.
If you’d like to join the test, please use the link below to submit your details. We’ll reach out to the selected Interviewers afterwards.
(Interviewers who have already submitted their email in the Demo feedback form do not need to sign up again. We will send an inviation email for playtest.)
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Fixed an inconsistency in the Breakdown-value text description for the Plastic Succulent Pot.
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Improved the music in the game’s start menu.
Hello, Interviewers! Now that Steam Next Fest has just wrapped up, thank you for all your hard work for the Aeropolis Lab.
Happy Women's Month! This week, we’re also taking part in WOMEN'S DAY SALE on Steam. The Demo will remain available long-term, so feel free to jump in anytime.
Quick reminder: the Aeropolis Forum Recruitment Programme closes on 17 March. If you’d like to leave your name in the full release, don’t forget to reply to a thread in-game to take part! You can click here to view the event details.
We’ve collected some of your work stats from Aeropolis City—check the image below for the details!
Adjustments
Adjusted the scrolling speed in the Mail screen.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where mouse wheel scrolling was too fast in the Recruitment Requirements panel and the Stamps panel.
Fixed an issue where mouse wheel scrolling was too fast in the store panel.
Fixed an issue where some English/Japanese/Korean text strings were displayed in Chinese.
Hello, Interviewers.
We’re delighted to share that Thank You for Your Application will be part of Steam’s Next Fest from 24 February to 3 March. If you’re planning to try the game for the first time, welcome aboard!
To celebrate, a limited-time forum event is running right now: the Aeropolis Forum Recruitment Programme.
From 23 February to 17 March, play the Demo and take part in the in-game forum activities, and your title could be featured in the full release of Thank You for Your Application.
During the event, play the Demo of Thank You for Your Application on Steam and post a reply to any thread in the Apartment Forum.
On Day 6, you’ll receive an email inviting you to submit your forum title. Open the email and enter your title to complete your participation.
Q. Will every player’s title appear in the full release?
A. No. The moderators will curate entries and select titles based on their content.
Q. Can I submit more than one title?
A. Each interviewer can submit once only. After a successful submission, the invite email will not appear again. Submissions are bound to your Steam ID and cannot be edited, so please double-check before sending.
Q. How will my title appear in the game?
A. Selected titles will appear as forum usernames at random, typically as the replying user name under a thread.
Q. Can I choose what my title replies to?
A. Because of the volume of forum content and users, choosing specific reply content currently isn’t supported. We are sorry about that.
Q. What kind of title should I write?
A. Anything you like—just keep it safe for work. For the wellbeing of Aeropolis workers, please avoid other IPs, abusive/offensive language, and adult content.
Q. Is there a length limit?
A. 12 characters maximum.
Q. When is the submission window?
A. 23 Feb 2026 – 17 Mar 2026.
Q. Where and when will I see my title?
A. After the game releases, each time you load a save, random forum threads will refresh with different user replies. Selected titles appear as those usernames.
Q. What data do you collect for this event?
A. We collect your submitted title, Steam ID, and submission time. Only the title appears in-game; the other information will not be publicly displayed. For further details, please check the data policy.
Q. I just want to play—can I skip this?
A. Yes. Simply ignore the invitation email from the forum admin and you won’t participate.
You’re welcome to stream and share the full content of the Thank You for Your Application Demo.
There are no platform restrictions for streaming, and monetisation is allowed.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where some English, Japanese, and Korean dialogue lines were displayed in Chinese.
Added
Added content for the Aeropolis Forum Recruitment Programme.
Hello, Interviewers! Thank You for Your Application is taking part in Steam’s Chinese New Year event.
Wishing you a smooth and fulfilling 2026—good luck in the Year of the Horse!
【Fixes】
Fixed an incorrect mapping between academy names and interview dialogues.
Fixed an issue where some English/Japanese/Korean text strings were displayed in Chinese.
【Optimizations】
Improved the translation of several Korean text strings.
The category of "Non local graduates must provide an Psychological Evaluation Report" can now be triggered by selecting the school names and requirements.
Hello Interviewers! We’ve been hard at work on the full release, which is now nearing the finish line—and we’ll have more news to share soon.
To celebrate the holidays, we’ve shipped a sizeable update to the Demo, including an Internal Comms panel with clock-in functionality, a refreshed Apartment Shop and Forum UI, macOS support and richer interview dialogues.
This update involves underlying adjustments. To ensure the stable operation of the game and avoid potential save file errors, the system has automatically cleared the save files of the old version. Therefore, after the update, you need to create a new save file to start the game. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for all the thoughtful suggestions you’ve shared through the community and surveys—we’re steadily improving the overall interaction and feel.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. See you in 2026!
With love from Aeropolis
【New Additions】
Added distinct visual effects for the Mental Breakdown States.
Added macOS version support.
Added visual feedback for email replies.
Added a typewriter effect to tutorial bubbles.
Added rolling balance animation when purchasing items.
Added a "Skip Tutorial" option, available in the mode selection panel.
Added forum reply functionality. Some posts are now interactive.
Added new interview dialogue lines.
Added an additional email reply effect.
Added an Internal Communications Panel, which pops up before interviews each day.
Added a "Clock In" button, clock in to start the interview session.
Added an Interviewer Level system. Successfully completing interviews increases your level.
【Adjustments & Optimizations】
Adjusted the layout of the settlement panel.
Moved the Daily News and Internal Communications to Internal Communications Panel.
Adjusted the content of some tutorials.
Adjusted the visual effect for email replies.
Adjusted the appearance day for character A84.
Adjusted the appearance design of character K88.
Adjusted interview rule changes from Day 4 to Day 7.
Optimised the Apartment Shop UI.
Optimised the Apartment Forum UI.
【Fixes】
Fixed inconsistent date formats between Settings and the Psychological Evaluation Report.
Fixed an issue where Recruitment Requirements could not be selected.
Fixed an issue where document remnants could appear in interviews if supplementary files were not collected.
Fixed an issue where the Reject buttons became unclickable if a candidate's greeting dialogue was interrupted.
Fixed a bug in the probation phase where summary text incorrectly displayed as {0} people.
Fixed the issue where the settlement page would freeze when the breakdown index was too high.
Fixed the problem where the Apartment Tutorial could be interrupted by the Pause panel.
Fixed an issue where the Apartment panel background remained lit during power outages.
Hi everyone!
We are super happy to announce that the publishing label, No More Robots, will be joining us on the journey of Thank You For Your Application! We have also formally announced the game under our new team, and with the extra help, we can't wait to be able to put even more into the game than ever before!
With even more hands on the project, we'll be able to talk about a launch date real soon, so be sure to stay tuned and keep your eyes peeled!
With that being said, we're looking to start beta testing soon. You can sign up to the upcoming beta test by clicking here! Everyone who signs up will get a chance to play, so keep an eye out on your inbox, we'll be in touch when we're up and running.
We want to give you all a chance to play and give us your thoughts, feedback, and just a general sneak peek at the game!
Thank you for following the journey of Thank You For Your Application so far! We can't wait to share more progress updates with you, and more sneak peeks at the game in the future!
Hello, Interviewers!
We’ve just returned from BitSummit in Kyoto and Coreblazer Fest in Shanghai. Development of the full version has officially begun, and we’re excited to share our latest progress and updates for the Demo!
We’re also thrilled to announce that Thank you for your application has been selected for the
Tokyo Game Show Selected Indie 80!
📅 Sep 25–28 | 📍 Makuhari Messe, Chiba (Booth E25)
Two playable versions will be available on site!
Inspired by Papers, Please, Thank you for your application introduces new dialogue features based on resume-checking mechanics to enhance the interview process.
We’re working on a tool system that allows interviewers to ask follow-up questions based on specific resume items. Here is the interactive demo of a question tool:
Of course, judging criteria varies per job—for example, some prioritize age, others experience. Interviewers must make thoughtful decisions based on context.
We received a lot of valuable UI feedback both at the events and through the survey. We're currently working on improving the overall interaction and layout—for example, the "Call Candidate" action has been updated to a clickable button. This update includes a few of those UI improvements.
As we've now entered full development of the official release, updates to the Demo version may be less frequent due to limited resources. That said, feel free to continue submitting feedback through the survey—we’ll roll out fixes in the next major Demo update.
Thank you so much for trying out the game both online and in person. We were really happy to meet and talk with you at the events. Here are a few photos from the shows:
The Demo currently supports:
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
English
Japanese
Korean
You can switch languages from the bottom-left corner of the screen.
If you notice any typos, text display issues, or localization mistakes while playing, feel free to let us know via the feedback form or by joining our Discord community.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Interview background music
New apartment tutorial
Korean localization (selectable via start menu)
Panel slide-out animation for the apartment UI
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Rebalanced mistake rate probabilities in some interview levels.
Refined dialogue in tutorial sequences.
Improved apartment UI: you can now exit panels by pressing ESC or clicking outside the panel area.
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Fixed a bug where the title was missing in Day 4's email.
Fixed an issue where tutorial dialogue bubbles were being obscured by UI elements.
Thanks again for your continued support. We'll keep sharing progress through devlogs. Feel free to try the demo anytime! If you'd like to discuss or share feedback on this update, join our official Discord channel to connect with us directly!
【Fixes】
Fixed an issue where Thank Letters could not be generated under certain conditions.
【Optimizations】
Improved dialogue box scrolling behavior in the interview screen.
Now it won’t automatically jump to the latest message while you're reviewing earlier dialogue.
【Fixes】
Fixed the issue where the calendar displayed abnormally when the electricity bill was not paid.
Fixed the issue that "Candidates must provide an Emotion Evaluation Report" in the recruitment requirements cannot be clicked.
Fixed the issue of garbled text in the dialogue box of the apartment concierge.
Hello, interviewers! With summer vacation around the corner, we’re excited to announce that Thank You for Your Application will be exhibiting at BitSummit in Kyoto, Japan! From July 18th to 20th, you can find us at Kyoto Miyako Messe, booth 1F-D27. We look forward to seeing you there!
At the event, we’ll have a demo for you to try and free postcards for you to pick up! We warmly welcome everyone to come play, collect, and chat with us! If you’ve ever posted about Thank You for Your Application on social media — whether it’s a post, image, video, Steam review, or any other form of sharing — just show us a screenshot, and you’ll receive a random character badge! Thank you so much for your support!
Recently, we’ve made phased optimizations and content additions to the game, improving visual presentation and user experience based on your feedback. Please note: due to the large scope of this update, older save files may encounter compatibility issues. We recommend verifying the integrity of your game files after updating and creating a new save to continue playing. Here’s an overview of the latest update:
Hiring and rejecting are no longer done by simply clicking a button — instead, you now make your decision by dragging the resume into the corresponding folder. Once the resume is in the folder, you need to click the folder to confirm.
Before confirming, you can still retrieve the resume from the folder, preventing irreversible mistakes such as forgetting a thank letter or making a wrong judgment.
To accommodate different players' reading habits, a new option to choose the date format has been added. You can now adjust how dates are displayed by going to "Settings" on the main menu.
Additionally, we received various feedback about game difficulty. To meet different players' needs, we’ve introduced a new subsidy mode. In this mode, interviewers receive an extra 30p daily allowance, making it ideal for players who want to focus on story exploration. By selecting this mode at the start of the game, you can ease bills and breakdown value pressures and enjoy the story more freely.
Pharos Apartments has introduced a new batch of A02 concierge robots, with one assigned to each unit. These robots will serve as residents' assistants, handling cleaning, package delivery and reception, data monitoring, and more.
Interviewers can talk to the apartment concierge to get information about their personal status. A02 will play an important role in your future life in Aeropolis — stay tuned!
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and suggestions with us through surveys and our community. We will continue to share our development plans with you via development logs. For interviewers who couldn’t make it to BitSummit, don’t worry — we greatly value opportunities to connect in person, and we’ll announce more offline events in the future.
Feel free to try the demo anytime! If you'd like to discuss or share feedback on this update, join our official Discord channel to connect with us directly!
【New】
Added different date format options: can be selected in Settings;
Added subsidy mode: gain an extra 30p daily wage, selectable when starting a new game;
Added new hire/reject interaction during interviews: now confirmed via folders;
Added work card verification: after purchasing, verify with the apartment concierge;
Added shortcut key items for interviews: unlockable in the shop, activate after purchase;
Added breathing animations and updated appearances for interview characters;
Added facial feedback expressions when characters are rejected;
Added tutorials related to the folders;
Added apartment concierge and related texts;
Added a new interface after purchasing items.
【Adjustments】
Adjusted the text content of the interview tutorial;
Adjusted some apartment texts;
Adjusted the layout and text of the email interface;
Adjusted some sound effects;
Adjusted the temporary residence permit bill amount.
【Fixes】
Fixed an issue where clicking on the calendar would open the electronic panel;
Fixed an issue where the skybox would appear unexpectedly on certain screen sizes;
Fixed an issue where money was deducted even if the bill was unpaid when loading an overwritten manual save;
Fixed an issue where certain cutscene sound effects were not included in the master volume;
Corrected the misspelling of "Fine" on the settlement form of English localization;
Corrected a typo in the news text of Traditional Chinese localization.
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