The Dream Office news & patch notes

Thanks to your feedback I've prepared another small hotfix focused on the issues you've recently reported.

Fixed:

• Fixed the bathroom on Floor 9 - you can now place furniture in the corner stall correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the ESC key could stop responding in certain UI windows.

• The Load Game option is available again from the pause menu during gameplay.

• One-day rental offers now correctly display the amount you'll earn at the end of the day.

• Improved optimization for disappearing meshes on newly purchased floors.

Enjoy!

Hi everyone!

I've just released a small hotfix focused on the two issues that were reported most often by the community.

Fixed

• End-of-day income calculation - earnings are now correctly collected from all owned floors, regardless of which floor you end the day on.

• Worker morale rebalance - morale now drops one level every 6 days instead of every day. This means you'll now have 12 days before a worker who hasn't been visited reaches Low Morale.

• Bonus requirement fixes - fixed several tenant offers where additional device bonuses could not be completed correctly. Bonus requirements should now work as intended.

• Device bonus balancing - device bonuses are now calculated correctly for each individual room instead of only counting a single qualifying room, resulting in more accurate daily income.

• Room assignment fixes - fixed incorrect room assignments on office floors #4 and #5 that could cause tenants and NPCs to use the wrong offices and objects to disappear.

More fixes are already in progress.

This hotfix is a direct response to your recent reports, so I wanted to get these changes into your hands as quickly as possible.

Thank you for all your feedback, and enjoy!

• Fixed an issue where trash bags could disappear after traveling between floors. Trash bags are now displayed correctly.

• Fixed room door signs on other floors. They now display the correct room size.

☀️Steam Summer Sale + Massive FreeMind Update Wave! ☀️

Hello everyone!

The Steam Summer Sale has officially begun, and we're excited to announce that all FreeMind games are now available at special discounted prices!

👉 https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/freemind

If you've been waiting to expand your game collection, now is the perfect opportunity.

But discounts aren't the only thing we're bringing you today...

🚀 New Updates Are Live!

We've been working hard across our entire portfolio, and today we're releasing a huge batch of updates:

👷 Junkyard Builder – Major "Workers" Update

Hire Trash Workers, Machine Workers, and Contract Workers, each with unique speeds and salaries. Build your workforce and optimize your scrapyard like never before.

🏢 The Dream Office – Major "9999 Floors" Update

Aim higher than ever and discover new possibilities in your office empire.

🚽 Mr Toilet – Major Update

New content, improvements, fixes, and more toilet-powered fun.

🐟 Aquatic Store Simulator – Fishgiver's Quest Update

Embark on a brand-new quest and discover fresh challenges in your aquatic business.

🐠 Aquarist – Two Side Quests Update

Take on two new side quests and earn additional rewards while expanding your aquarium adventure.

🐱 Purrrifiers – Hint System Update

Need a helping paw? New hint systems will help you solve puzzles without losing the challenge.

💻 IT Specialist Simulator – Server, Item Ordering and Improvements

Various improvements, fixes, and enhancements to your IT career journey.

🛠️ ServiceIT – Fixes & Improvements Update

More improvements, optimizations, and fixes to make your service operations smoother than ever.

🛠️ Cyber Farmer – Exotic Crops Update

⭐ What's More?

Our development teams are already working on exciting upcoming projects!

🏖️ Lifeguard Simulator Demo Announcement

The first demo is on the horizon! Don't miss your chance to become the hero of the beach.

👉

🤖 Future Sauce Dispenser

Our newest AI-powered satire game has just been announced!

Expect absurd humor, questionable technology, and a future nobody asked for—but everyone deserves.

Wishlist it and stay tuned for more details!

❤️ Thank You!

We want to sincerely thank all players, community members, testers, content creators, and everyone who supports our games.

Your feedback helps shape every update we release and motivates us to keep creating new experiences.

If you enjoy our games, please consider:

⭐ Leaving a review 👍 Sharing your favorite updates with friends 📢 Wishlisting our upcoming titles 💬 Joining the discussion and sharing your feedback

Enjoy the Steam Summer Sale, enjoy the updates, and we'll see you in our next development update!

The FreeMind Team

Hi Office Fans!

New features 🆕🛠️

QoL:

💬 Don't wait - Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

Check our discord: https://discord.gg/76N77uHWkc Add 'Dream Office' rank and stay in touch - You can write do Daria (dev) directly! 🎯 You can report bugs here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2510970/discussions/0/760681630846185866/ ⚠️ REMEMBER - You are playing the Early Access version - despite Daria's best efforts, you may encounter bugs! It is important that you report them - they will be fixed as a priority. Thank you for your understanding ⚠️ Thank you!

Over the last few years, conversations about AI have become impossible to avoid.

Some people see it as the future. Others see it as a threat. Most discussions focus on what AI can do.

We find ourselves asking a different question:

What happens when people stop questioning systems simply because they are convenient?

As game developers, we're fascinated by the relationship between technology and trust. Not because technology is inherently good or bad, but because people tend to accept systems they don't fully understand as long as those systems appear to work.

That idea eventually became the foundation of a project we're currently working on: Future Sauce Dispenser.

Future Sauce Dispenser is a dystopian satire set in the year 2145. In this world, humanity has become dependent on automated systems to the point where people can no longer function without AI-approved sauce. What begins as an absurd joke quickly turns into a commentary on dependency, automation, convenience, and the gradual erosion of critical thinking.

One question we've already received is why some visuals, text, and trailer elements intentionally use AI-generated content.

The answer is simple:

Because imperfection is part of the message.

The world of Future Sauce Dispenser is built around systems that are trusted despite being flawed. Systems that produce strange results, occasional inconsistencies, and outcomes nobody fully understands anymore.

Not as a celebration of AI, and not as a replacement for creativity, but we thought that the storytelling and the setting of choice is not enough to punch through. We chose to show it with form... a 100% AI trailer, with all the glitches and bugs and imperfections it made.

Future Sauce Dispenser isn't a game about sauce.

It's a game about what happens when convenience becomes more important than understanding.

It's about trusting systems because they work "well enough."

It's about a future that feels ridiculous right up until it starts feeling familiar.

Some people describe the game as "Idiocracy turned into gameplay."

We don't entirely disagree.

If you'd like to see what we've been working on, you can learn more about Future Sauce Dispenser on Steam.

And remember:

No sauce. No function.

Hi Office Fans!

We’ve got a Big HR update for you to mark the start of the sale! Check out the trailer 🎬

New features 🆕🛠️

🔹 The option to hire staff You won’t have to clean up after every event yourself anymore. Hire your own staff, develop their skills and send them on training courses. A properly trained member of staff will take care of cleaning, servicing equipment and even fixing plumbing faults, saving your office from flooding. New tabs related to staff management have appeared on the tablet. You can browse applications from candidates with varying professional experience, hire them, assign new duties and develop their specialisations. 🔹 Controller Support Full controller support has been added in Steam Big Picture mode, including support for all new features and interfaces. 🔹 Safety and Fire Protection Equip your office with smoke detectors to detect the source of a fire more quickly. You can also install fire sprinklers that will automatically extinguish the fire. Be careful, though! Sprinklers have a limited range, so their proper placement within the room is of the utmost importance. 🔹 New tenants and new requirements New tenants, new lease offers and rapidly changing room requirements have been introduced to the game. Some companies will expect more prestigious fittings and a higher standard of office. 🔹 New requirement items Smoke detectors and fire sprinklers are now fully-fledged items of equipment required by some tenants. 🔹 Quality system Until now, Quality points were merely a value displayed next to items. Now they are beginning to have a real impact on gameplay. The higher the quality of the fittings in your office, the more Fame points you receive each day. Some tenants may also require the premises to meet a certain Quality level. 🔹 Dynamic rotation of rental offers The rental market has become more dynamic. Offers on the tablet will change every few days, and their number is limited. New offers mean new opportunities to earn. From time to time, there will also be special, one-day offers of very high value. You will be informed of all new offers and bonuses via new on-screen notifications, ensuring you don’t miss out on any attractive opportunities. 🔹 Tenants’ additional requirements Tenants who are already renting premises may occasionally request additional office equipment. Meet their expectations to receive extra remuneration. 🔹 Expanded office surroundings The area around the office has been enhanced with new facilities.

Photos from update:

With this, we are closing the second stage of the Roadmap:

⬇️⬇️⬇️

💬 Don't wait - Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

Check our discord: https://discord.gg/76N77uHWkc Add 'Dream Office' rank and stay in touch - You can write do Daria (dev) directly! 🎯 You can report bugs here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2510970/discussions/0/760681630846185866/ ⚠️ REMEMBER - You are playing the Early Access version - despite Daria's best efforts, you may encounter bugs! It is important that you report them - they will be fixed as a priority. Thank you for your understanding ⚠️ Thank you!

Medieval Fest has just started on Steam!

Just before that, Medieval Machines Builder was fully released with a major update!

Now it is on a big sale as part of the Medieval Fest:

Watch the release trailer to know more:

Remember, you can get Medieval Machines Builder at a lower price in a bundle.

Have fun playing medieval fans!

🚀 Junkyard Builder is out of Early Access (yes, it finally happened)

You know how some projects start small and then… get slightly out of hand?

Yeah, that’s this one.

What began as “let’s make a small scrapyard game” somehow turned into:

• a full-blown recycling operation

• machines everywhere

• and players min-maxing trash like it’s a competitive sport

And now it’s officially out of Early Access.

Which means this is the actual full version. The one with more content, more systems, and fewer “we’ll fix it later” moments.

💸 Also, about the price (we come bearing good news)

The game is currently: 🔥 on Daily Deal 💸 discounted for launch

AND — if you like getting things even cheaper (who doesn’t): 👉 There’s a bundle with this game available, so you can grab it for an even lower price if you own or pick up our other games

https://store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/3339330

basically… we made a game about trash and now we’re helping you save money this feels thematically correct

🎬 If you want to see what you’re getting into:

Check out the full release trailer here: 👉

🛒 And if you’re curious:

You can grab Junkyard Builder here:

Thanks for checking it out — and sorry in advance if you lose 3 hours optimizing scrap processing.

(we warned you)

Hi Office Fans!

New features 🧩

Bug fix 🛠️

QoL ⚙️

With this, we are closing the first stage of the Roadmap:

💬 Don't wait - Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

We have just released our Egypt Frontiers game. Get it cheaper in a bundle.

Dive into the sands of ancient Egypt in 'Egypt Frontiers.' As a master builder, construct majestic monuments, manage resources, and shape history in this captivating simulation game. Are you ready to leave your mark on the Frontiers of Egypt?

Watch the full release trailer to know more:

EGYPT FRONTIERS CHALLENGE

TO WIN FREEMIND GAMES:

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for all your feedback. This update focuses mainly on improvements to the rental system on the tablet and the game interface.

Below is the list of changes included in this update:

BUG FIXES

Fixed the missing interaction tip when using the trash container. When looking at the container the tip informing about the possibility of throwing away trash now appears again.

In the previous update the tip was accidentally removed, so if anyone had trash bags piling up in the utility room during that time, now it will finally be clear how to get rid of them ;)

Fixed a tutorial issue related to renting the first office.

In some situations renting room 1 as the first room could block later tutorial tasks. The tutorial has been adjusted to clearly guide the player to rent room 2 as the first office.

QUALITY OF LIFE

This update introduces several improvements related to the clarity of the rental system and tablet usability, making room management more transparent.

Rental system on the tablet

The Rental tab on the tablet now shows the full list of all unrented rooms, including those that currently cannot be rented yet.

Each room now clearly shows the reason why it does not meet the tenant’s requirements:

• room is too small • missing required furniture or equipment • furnishing level is too low • incorrect room type

Thanks to this it will be much easier to understand why a tenant does not want to move in, and it will also be easier to adjust rooms to specific tenant requirements.

There is no longer a need to run around all the rooms and wonder what is missing. All the necessary information is now visible directly on the tablet.

New “Messages” tab

A new Messages tab has been added to the tablet.

SMS messages from the parents appear there.

Now they can be calmly read again at any time without worrying that something important was missed.

Players who load a save with progress will automatically receive a set of key messages related to quests that have already been completed.

Each new message is added dynamically during gameplay.

Interface improvements

Some interface elements have been enlarged and improved for better readability, and the tablet itself has received a clearer layout which makes navigation easier.

Interface scaling options

In response to player feedback we have added new options in the game settings:

• Large interface • Very large interface

These options increase the size of UI elements, improving readability on different screen sizes and resolutions.

Thank you once again for your support.

We invite you to join our Discord server:

https://discord.gg/EnVZw7f8ye

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for all your feedback. Every comment, suggestion, and report truly helps us improve the game. Thanks to you, we can react faster and introduce changes that genuinely enhance the gameplay experience.

Below is the list of changes included in the latest update:

BUG FIXES

• Fixed an issue with cleanliness progress after cleaning up a party.

• Large sinks now require the full repair time (starting service no longer completes the repair instantly).

• Burned devices no longer require service.

• Fixed lost interaction with the water dispenser.

• The camera in plant and lamp service mode no longer goes through walls.

• Large flower no longer clips through walls.

• Chairs now have proper interaction.

• Conference table can no longer be placed halfway into a wall.

• The blower can no longer be thrown outside the wall in the utility room.

• Fixed an issue with wall decorations (after loading a save, they need to be repositioned once to properly align with the wall).

• Adjusted vacuum cleaner scale.

• Improved some texts and UI icons.

QUALITY OF LIFE

The main focus of this update is improving the game’s economy system, along with several tutorial adjustments to make certain gameplay stages easier to understand.

Cleaning System & Economy

• Players now receive payment for each collected trash bag.

• Emptying containers now generates income instead of causing money loss.

• In exchange for earning money from cleaning, trash now accumulates in the player’s hands, changing the cleaning dynamics.

• Party cleanup progress is now clearly visible on the cleanliness bar.

Prestige – System Adjustment

• Players no longer lose money due to low prestige.

• Financial penalties now apply only for lack of service and lack of cleaning.

• The system is now more transparent and predictable.

Interaction Improvements

• TV interaction has been improved (the progress bar now moves slower).

• Coffee packs no longer “slip away” from the cursor during coffee service.

• Slightly increased overall sound volume.

• Unified naming of certain store items.

• Improved white mouse texture.

Optimization

• We have completed the first stage of optimization, currently focused on graphical performance improvements.

Thank you once again for all your feedback and support!

We invite you to join our Discord community, where we share development updates and future plans.

https://discord.gg/EnVZw7f8ye

Today we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Stardew Valley’s (respect) release — and we’re joining the celebration with something special!

🎉 Free Weekend is now live and runs until March 2nd!

This is the perfect moment to jump in, build your farm, and experience rural life your way. If you’ve been waiting for the right time — this is it!

🌻 Free Weekend Challenge: “Show Us Your Farm” 🌻

To celebrate, we’re launching a special community challenge for the duration of the Free Weekend!

We want to see:

• 📸 Screenshots of your farm

• 🎥 Videos (YouTube links welcome!)

• ⏳ How long it took you to build it

• 🌽 Your most creative ideas and layouts

Show us what you’ve created!

🏆 The most interesting and creative farms will receive prizes, including FreeMind game keys for other titles from our portfolio.

Let your creativity run wild — surprise us!

You can post it on Steam, but it's best to do it on our Discord in the "contests & giveaways" section:

https://discord.gg/He4NBtJeTg

🚀 Big News: Cyber Farmer Early Access Is Live!

Today is also a huge day for us because Cyber Farmer has officially launched in Early Access!

If you’re ready for a fresh, futuristic take on farming — now’s your chance to jump in early and help shape the game’s future.

🎁 New Bundles Available

We’ve also prepared brand-new, exciting bundles so you can expand your collection and grab even more farming goodness at a great value.

Here you'll find a bundle with your game:

https://store.steampowered.com/bundlelist/3461890/Cyber_Farmer

Thank you for being part of our community ❤️ We can’t wait to see your farms!

Hi Office fans!

We want to share our next plans for the development of the game. We are basing it on our vision and on your suggestions - so that we can develop the game together 🤝👥 Check the roadmap (click on photo to enlarge):

Legend (updates will be released in the following order):

• New decorations and materials!
• New interactive items
• Improvements to the rental and business management system (tablet)
• Balancing and adjustments to the revenue system, improvements to the daily economy
• Performance optimisation
• Ongoing adjustments and balancing in response to your feedback

• Introduction of an employee hiring system!
• Controller support
• Expansion of the security and fire response system
• Expansion of tenant rotation and diversity
• Dynamic changes in company expectations during the game
• Improvement of the building's surroundings
• Ongoing fixes and balancing in response to your feedback

• Expansion of the office building with new floors!
• New equipment for chill and entertainment zones
• New interactive equipment elements
• Ongoing improvements and balancing in response to your feedback

💬 Don't wait - Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

• Fixed an issue where the game could not be properly exited from the main menu.

• Added a Reset Position button - just in case you decide to explore under the map or take an unexpected swim outside the building ^^

Thanks for all the reports!

This hotfix introduces the following fixes and improvements:

• Fixed several achievements that were not unlocking correctly.

• Improved the save system when exiting the game (this could previously cause issues during shutdown).

• Minor fixes related to higher player levels.

• Various language corrections and translation improvements.

• Quality of Life improvements related to the tutorial.

Thank you for your continued support, more improvements are coming during Early Access.

Check it out:

👔 Hi Office fans! 💻

💬 Don't wait - Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

👔 Hi Office fans! 💼

How to report bugs? 📩

Hi Office fans!

How to play new DEMO ❓

How to stay up to date with game updates? 🤔

👔 Hi Office fans! 💼

🏢 Your office breakthrough is coming! What will you find in Early Access?

👀 What else?

💬 Join the Office 👩🏻‍💻

Hi there!

We’re getting ready for the next stage of the game’s development and we’re looking for players who want to help us polish it before release. If you’d like to see the project earlier than others, share your feedback, and have a real impact on the final shape of the game - sign up for the Playtests!

How to join the Playtests?

• Visit the game’s page on Steam.

• Click the “Sign up for Playtests” button.

When we open the next wave of access, you’ll receive a notification and the game will appear in your Steam library.

If you want to have a real influence on how the final version of the game turns out - this is the best time to join us.

NEW: Equipment Maintenance.

In the previous devlog, we talked about the new office residents - tenants who bring a bit of life, a bit of complaining, and a touch of classic corporate melancholy into the game. Today we’re taking the next step. Because if people have finally shown up… the office needs proper upkeep.

That’s why we’re introducing a set of short, satisfying minigames that let you quickly take care of whatever decides to fall apart:

• unclogging the toilet,

• mold-cleaning the air conditioner,

• searching for a TV channel,

• watering the plants.

Each action is a quick, intuitive interaction that keeps the office in good shape and adds pleasant, chill moments to the gameplay.

NEW: Supply Management.

In every office there are plenty of things whose sudden disappearance can throw everything into chaos. Toilet paper always runs out at the worst possible moment, coffee can trigger absolute armageddon, and soap… well, soap simply never exists in the first place, though no one really seems to notice.

So we're introducing a supply system, so you can be the one controlling the lack of coffee, not fate.

Improved Trash System - Chaos No More:

• trash no longer spawns everywhere every single day,

• if the player places a trash bin, garbage goes exactly where it should,

• from time to time, a full bag appears - just pick it up and throw it out.

Cleaner, simpler, better.

What’s next?

We’re working on new gameplay elements - some inspired by everyday office life, others drifting far away from it. You’ll see the full picture in upcoming devlogs.

If you like the direction we’re taking The Dream Office and still haven’t added the game to your wishlist - now’s the perfect time to do it.

You’ll get notified about new updates, and we’ll get a clear signal that we’re not the only ones who enjoy a little office chaos.

The Dream Office Team

This is how a new stage in The Dream Office begins.

NEW TENANTS - NO MORE LONELY HAMMERING

We’re working on a new NPC system - office residents who will bring everyday life, absurdity, and a bit of corporate madness into the game.

Finally, someone besides you started doing something… or at least pretending to.

Some drink coffee, type on keyboards, take notes, have discussions.

Others interpret their duties a bit more freely. Someone fell asleep on a chair, someone else on the floor, and one enthusiast decided that a printer placed on the ground is a perfect reason to crouch down and operate it with dignity. Sometimes someone dances with headphones on, sometimes gets angry because you took their chair, and sometimes just throws a piece of paper in front of them - for sport.

So if you planned a short break from renovating another room, you can now just look around and watch this wonderful office zoo. And if you feel like having some fun, you can always grab the pressure washer and organize a little office water fight.

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING

We want The Dream Office to have a soul - one that yawns at nine, complains after lunch, and pretends to work after four.

In the plans: more interactions, duties, and events that no one put on the schedule - including breakdowns, fires, and that moment when everyone realizes the coffee is gone.

Get ready for the next stage - more movement, more humor, and much less calm.

If you support these changes but still haven’t added our game to your wishlist or you have friends who haven’t. Now’s the perfect time to do it.

It helps you stay up to date with the latest news, and it helps us see your support and know we’re heading in the right direction.

The Dream Office Team

🎉 The FreeMind Publisher Sale has started! 🎉

Enjoy massive discounts up to -90% on our games.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🏡 House Builder 2 – Playtest is live!

🤓 Nerd Simulator – Playtest now open!

💻 ServiceIT – Full Release out now!

🚜 Cyber Farmer, 🐱 Purrrifiers, 👨‍💻 IT Specialist Simulator, House Builder 2 – release dates revealed!

🐠 New DLC for Aquarist & 🏠 House Builder

⚡ Updates across many of our titles!

👉 Join the fun and grab your favorites today:

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/FreemindPublisherSale2025

🌞Steam Spring Sale has launched!🌞

We have loads of great discounts. Check them, pick yours and start playing!

All Discounted Games

Recently, we've also announced

Hello gamers🎮

All games developed and published by FreeMind🎁, are now on sale during the 🌞FreeMind Summer Sale🌞 - Snow Plowing Simulator❄️, House Builder,🏠 Farmer's Life🚜, Junkyard Builder🚧, Aquarist🐟, and more! Click here to find out more.

Starting now and will last until the 26th of June, 10 am Pacific time.

BEST DEALS

❄️Full Release + Major Update❄️

🏠NEW HOUSE BUILDER DLC🏠

📦Chosen Bundles📦

🎮NEW UPDATED GAMES🎮

🔹 Junkyard Builder

🔸 Aquarist

🔹 Aquatic Store Simulator

🔸 Farmer's Life

🔹 Snow Plowing Simulator

Happy shopping and enjoy playing, FreeMind

🌞💲Steam Spring Sale has launched!💲🌞

We have loads of great discounts. Check them, pick yours and start playing!

Today we've also announced