Trade Rivals - Goblin Age news & patch notes

Hey Goblins,

We know it’s been a little quiet from us these past 2–3 weeks, but rest assured—we haven’t stopped working for a second. Many of you have been asking for it, and we’re excited to finally share that we’re deep in development on the Single Player with Bots mode!

This has been one of the most requested features, and we can’t wait to deliver it to you. Very soon, you’ll be able to enjoy Trade Rivals in a whole new way, even without a full party of players.

We’re aiming to roll this out in a big upcoming update, and we’ll have more details to share soon. Thanks for your patience and for being part of our goblin community—we promise it’ll be worth the wait! 💚

Greetings Goblins,

We’re rolling out daily fixes on our quest for perfection—and today’s update brings a little extra magic to your travels:

• Speedy Shop‑Square Transit: A sprinkling of enchantment now lets you dash between your shop and the town square faster when you venture out for sabotages or fairy errands.

• Easier Merchant Hauls: Goods bought from wandering traders are now a breeze to carry—no more juggling awkward crates!

• Minor Bug Squash: We’ve also stomped out a handful of small bugs to keep your gameplay smooth.

Thanks for playing and for all your feedback—we’re not stopping until this is the ultimate Goblin experience!

The Goblin Age begins July 14th!

After many sleepless nights, weird bugs, goblin squabbles, and even weirder feature requests — Trade Rivals - Goblin Age is finally launching into Early Access!

But make no mistake: this isn’t a “release and vanish” kind of story. We're a small team, but we're here for the long haul — just like your nosy neighbor goblin. Expect constant updates, new features, and direct communication with us on both Discord and Steam Discussions. We're here 24/7, reading every message, fixing every (goblin-caused) bug, and listening to your crazy ideas.

🛠️ What’s new in this Early Access version?

• We've squashed countless bugs! (Sorry, bug goblin.)

• Characters got a big makeover — and we've added a bunch of brand new goblins to the crew.

• You can now sell your shelves and customize your product boxes from shelf items.

• The Wheel of Chance is cheaper now (you're welcome!) and contains powerful new rewards, including up to 200 gold and 10 reputation.

• From Day 2, mysterious outside traders arrive selling rare, cheap, but low-stock items. Be fast to profit!

• A cheeky little fountain fairy now grants you 3 chances per day — buff your shop, debuff your rivals, run like Sonic, or slow others like turtles!

• Oh, and did we mention? A crime syndicate has infiltrated the city. With a bit of coin, they’ll “redecorate” your rivals' shops, steal their goods, or drain their pockets. Totally fair, right?

🎯 What’s next? This is just the beginning. We’ve got tons of features planned post-launch — new cards, sabotage mechanics, more goblins, seasonal events, and surprises we can’t talk about... yet.

💬 Stay connected! Join our Discord, leave feedback on Steam Discussions, or just send us goblin memes. We’re always around and we love building this world with you.

Let’s make chaos profitable. See you in the Goblin Age. 💚

— The Trade Rivals Team

Welcome to the Goblin Market! Trade Rivals: Goblin Age is a competitive shop management game for 2–4 players, where clever pricing, sneaky sabotage, and economic chaos rule the day. Starting with a humble shop, players must purchase shelves and items, set prices, and attract customers – all while outwitting their rivals.

💀 Think you’ve got what it takes to become the richest goblin merchant? Prove it by:

• Sabotaging your friends’ shops with curses and market tricks

• Mastering the shifting economy in randomized scenarios

• Winning customers through smart pricing (or dirty tactics)

• Facing daily challenges and surviving 15 cutthroat days

• Climbing to 100 reputation or being the last goblin standing!

🧪 The demo features a full 5-day game loop, random economic events, sabotage cards, and all the goblin mischief you can handle.

📅 Available during Steam Next Fest – play the demo, share feedback, and wishlist now!