Vending Machine Business Simulator news & patch notes

Trading Cards Are Here!

Great news! Trading Cards have been added to the game. You can now earn and collect cards while playing, craft badges, and unlock new cosmetic rewards for your Steam profile.

• 5 Trading Cards

• 6 Badges

• 5 Emoticons

• 3 Profile Backgrounds

Play the game, complete the set, and craft badges to show off your collection. Happy collecting!

Hello Entrepreneurs!

Important Reminder Before We Begin

New Features

• 10 new stickers to decorate your vending machines
• 12 new company logo options added
• Added ability to send purchased vehicles directly to your home parking lot

• You now earn money rewards with each level up
• You receive instant notifications when product prices change
• Business Book app has become more informative and user-friendly
• You can now see stock status in the vending machine app

Improvements

• Delivery jobs made 25% more profitable
• Automation services, tablet, and repair device prices reduced
• XP required for starting level increased from 110 to 125

• Object rotation system renewed - now more intuitive and comfortable
• You can exit vehicles even when moving slightly faster
• Unity engine received security update

Bug Fixes

• Fixed bug that prevented some vending machines containing event products from receiving boost in event zones
• Solved critical bug that caused customer arrival time to exponentially accelerate with each customer during active events
• Fixed bug that allowed products from inappropriate categories to be placed in refrigerated vending machines
• Solved issue causing customers to get stuck after selling a vending machine
• Fixed critical bug causing the game to freeze on black screen at startup due to corrupt or very old save files
• Solved timing bug that could prevent active ads from appearing on some billboards when the game loads
• Fixed bug causing objects to become unusable when attempting to place certain items
• Solved bug that only allowed rotating boxes or items after placing them in one spot - now you can rotate objects in any position
• Fixed issue causing some notifications to be lost when received in quick succession
• Fixed bug causing excessively loud sound when collecting accumulated digital revenue through the vending machine app
• Fixed bug causing camera to freeze when pressing ESC after interacting with Coin and Money counter
• Solved bug causing FPS limit to be removed when resolution changes
• Fixed several minor bugs in the billboard advertising mechanic purchased to increase sales
• General performance improvements - the game now runs more smoothly

We’ve released a small patch to address stability and performance issues reported by players.

Fixes & Improvements:

• Fixed several bugs causing unexpected crashes.

• Improved overall performance and loading times.

• Minor UI and localization adjustments.

• General stability improvements.

🎮 1.10 Update Notes

🛠️ Fixes and Improvements

• Fixed the bug that caused players to get stuck in the vehicle. (Monitoring continues in case it reoccurs for different reasons.)

• Leaderboard now shows the top 100 players instead of the top 50.

• Players who earned money suspiciously are now hidden from the leaderboard.

• Fixed a bug that caused the coin machine to display overly precise decimal numbers.

• Fixed an issue where some numbers in the shopping cart showed too many decimals.

• UI adjustments and updates were made.

• Fixed an issue where the main menu disappeared when entering settings from the in-game menu.

• Fixed the issue where trying to leave the car too close to obstacles caused players to get stuck.

⚖️ Gameplay Balancing

• Earnings from vending machine tasks have been increased.

• Starting money has been increased.

🆕 New Feature

• Stock and Price Management app added! Now you can view all your products, check your stock, and change prices easily from one place.

Highlights

• Italian Language Support: You can now play the game in Italian!

• Leaderboard: A brand new leaderboard system has been added to ramp up the competition!

• Map Controller Support: Navigate the map more comfortably with gamepad/controller support.

• Custom Map Markers: You can now add and mark your own points on the map!

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Rare bug when exiting the vehicle quickly has been fixed.

• Fixed issue when submitting empty offers in the negotiation screen.

• Fixed problems causing items to disappear or rotate incorrectly when placing products on shelves.

• Fixed issue where customers could get stuck after items were taken from the vending machine.

• Translation errors have been fixed, texts are now smoother.

• Collector’s Edition achievement can now be earned without issues.

🛠️ What Have We Achieved So Far?

Hello VMBS entrepreneurs!

Since launching in Early Access we’ve been expanding and polishing the game based on your invaluable feedback. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve accomplished together:

• Quality-of-life improvements with the Tablet and Quick Repair Device

• Automation systems: automatic repairs, product restocking, and the defense module

• Full control over your inventory with the Warehouse Management Tool

• Home Decoration with brand-new items to personalise your space

• Vending Machine Customisation so every machine shows off your brand

• Office Expansion and dedicated vending spots

• New Vending Machine Types and New Products

• A Vehicle Gallery with new cars

• Luck-based mini-games for extra fun and mystery boxes

• City Beautification for a livelier, more detailed world

All of the above is live and playable right now ✅

🧩 Small Touch-Ups in This Patch

This build also brings a few handy tweaks:

• Fixed wrong prices showing on some product boxes

• Smoother item interactions inside the warehouse

• Added helpful info panels for new players

• Fixed an issue with bank loans

• General city performance optimisations and visual updates

🏁 What’s Next?

Only one major update remains. In that update we plan to:

• Give every system a final polish

• Close any gaps revealed by your feedback

• Add even more content variety

And then… 🎉 FULL RELEASE!

Thanks to this amazing community we’ve come this far. Every comment and bit of support has shaped the game. Now we’re one step away from the finish line.

While we can’t lock the date just yet, our target is mid-July 2025. Stay tuned! 💼🕹️

❤️ Huge thanks to you all!

• 6 new vehicles have been added to the game.
• A new car showroom has been added to the map.
• Mini-games have been added! Now playable on both computer and tablet.

• Shipping is now free for purchases over $35!
• The inventory shown when taking a task now considers the required item amounts for that task.
• Quick exit with Alt + F4 has been added.
• The auto-save system can now be toggled on/off from the settings menu.
• A search bar and category filter have been added to the market — finding products is now much easier!

• The issue where the 1600x900 resolution option was missing has been fixed.
• The bug where the tablet became unusable after using the money counter has been fixed.
• Screen tearing that occurred in some map areas has been resolved.
• The bug causing some products to show incorrect prices in the market has been fixed.
• The issue where the “Collect All Money” button caused very loud audio has been resolved.
• Frame rate drops when the weather changed have been fixed.
• Rain sounds continuing on the main menu after returning from rainy weather have been fixed.

🚀 New Vending Machines, Features, and Fixes!

🚀 Major Additions

• All vending machine models have been completely redesigned.
• A 5th vending machine type has been added: Electronics Vending Machine
• Over 10 new electronic products have been added.
• Coin counting mechanic added: Around 30% of cash sales now come in coins. You can collect these from the new coin counting machine next to your computer.

🆕 New Features

• Bargaining system added! You can now try to lower the price instead of paying directly.
• Some computer menus are now easier to navigate using the mouse scroll wheel.
• Motion Blur setting added to the menu.
• A collect all digital money button has been added to the vending app for all machines.
• You can now see the product capacities of all vending machines.
• The food vending machine’s capacity has been increased by 15, now totaling 60.
• Mission rewards have been significantly increased.
• Delivery mission payouts have also been increased.

🛠️ Fixes

• Fixed an issue where boxes would fall off the vehicle when using unstuck.
• General performance improvements made.

📢 Update Notes

🆕 New Features

• ✅ Added 2 new save slots. You can now play with a total of 3 different save files.
• ✅ Updated the intro screen animation.
• ✅ Completely redesigned the main menu UI.
• ✅ Redesigned the loading screen.
• ✅ Improved object placement mechanics.
• ✅ Enhanced UI when completing a mission.
• ✅ Increased resolution for the first vending machine type purchased. As a result, the first vending machine type has been reset once in this update. Don't worry, your sales boost remains intact, and you don't need to pay to redesign it.
• ✅ Increased the restocking frequency of vending machines by the automation service.
• ✅ Added UI support for common and widescreen resolutions.
• ✅ Made the loading screen smoother.
• ✅ Adjusted UI elements in transport missions.
• ✅ Added notifications when packages that don’t fit in the apartment are left outside.
• ✅ Fixed an issue where earnings displayed unnecessary decimal places on the computer and notifications.
• ✅ Added a warning when attempting to place a product in an incompatible vending machine.

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed an issue that prevented interaction with the city on some devices.
• 🛠 Fixed incorrect billing due dates.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where bills were automatically paid after exiting and re-entering the game on the same day.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where bank debts generated invoices beyond their due dates.
• 🛠 Fixed screen tearing on certain widescreen resolutions.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where pressing ESC before placing a box opened the main menu.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where city lights passed through buildings during the day.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where an "Empty" slot in events on the map received a sales bonus.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where ordering too many boxes caused them to appear on the upper floor.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where changing resolution in windowed mode forced fullscreen mode.
• 🛠 Made various material adjustments.
• 🛠 Fixed a glitch where the camera would clip into buildings.
• 🛠 Optimized vending machine sales performance.
• 🛠 Fixed a freeze issue when trying to progress to the next day in later stages of the game.
• 🛠 Fixed price display errors on vending machines in the market.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where the computer desk didn’t move to the warehouse if you exited and re-entered before progressing to the next day.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where clicking rapidly while earning or spending money resulted in incorrect amounts.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where interacting with the cash counting machine could cause the player to get stuck.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where the automation company generated a $0 invoice despite not being used.
• 🛠 Optimized general performance for tablets and computers.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where opening the map while using the computer caused interference.
• 🛠 Optimized automation company services.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue preventing the main menu from opening after throwing items in the trash.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where opening the map allowed interactions with the game world.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where achievements didn’t work on some devices.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where walls in the player’s home disappeared.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where tablet sounds in vehicles didn’t work correctly.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where opening the map inside a vehicle caused the camera to shift.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where some vehicles in the city could be passed through.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where NPCs in the office were floating.
• 🛠 Fixed an issue where entering and exiting a vehicle too quickly caused it to malfunction.

🚀 Next Update – April 10, 2025

Special Thanks

• Crazy2funny
• Miladog

Hello Gamers! 👋

Major Updates 🚨

New Features and Improvements 🆕

• 🖥️ Main Menu Animation: A small but charming animation has been added when entering the main menu.
• 🗺️Early Access Roadmap: An early access roadmap that you can follow in the game has been added.
• 🔘 Main Menu Button Update: The buttons in the main menu have been resized to prevent text overflow.
• 💡 Vehicle Lights: Vehicle lights can now be assigned to a button and can be turned on or off as needed.
• 📋 Quest Tracking UI: A detailed quest UI has been added to the top left corner to make tracking quests easier.
• 🛠️Vending Machine Selling Feature:You can now sell your vending machines for a slightly lower price than you purchased them for.
• 🌐 Language and Translation Fixes: Translation errors in English and other languages have been fixed.
• 🚗 Vehicle Driving Mechanic: The driving mechanics have been reworked to provide a more stable and realistic driving experience.
• 🖥️ Resolution Restriction Removed: You can now play the game in any resolution supported by your graphics card.
• 🖌️ General UI Improvements: Various adjustments have been made to the user interface.
• ↕️ Misaligned Products: Some misaligned products inside the vending machines have been fixed.

Economy Updates 💰

• 💳 Loans: When you're in a tough spot or want to progress faster, you can take out a loan.
• 🏷️ Vending Machine Prices: Vending machine prices have been increased.
• 🔓 Vending Machine Unlock Levels: The levels required to unlock vending machines have been changed.
• 💰Starting Money: You now start the game with $650.
• 🎯 Level and XP Balance: Early levels have been made slightly more challenging, but overall progress has been made easier.
• 💲 Product Prices: Product prices have been adjusted. As you level up, you'll be able to buy and sell more expensive products.
• 🍲 Hot Food Vending Machine: The capacity of hot food vending machines has been increased to 60 products, reducing the need for constant refilling.
• 📍 Vending Machine Location Rent: The daily rent for vending machine locations has been slightly increased.
• ⚙️ Vending Machine Failures and Attacks: The rate at which vending machines fail or get attacked has been reduced, so you won't need to monitor them as frequently. 🤕
• ⏳ Game Day Duration: The game day has been extended, giving you more time to work and pay the next day's bills.
• 🏠 Daily House Rent: Daily house rent bills will now be due.