Hey vending moguls! 🍹
This update brings another round of improvements, polish, and system tweaks based on your latest feedback and our ongoing work toward full release. Here’s what’s new:

✨ Gameplay & Systems
• Quest System refactored with Google Sheet integration
• Improved quest UI & scroll wheel overlay support
• Added pitch randomizer for map hover and refreshed coin stack sounds
• Object destruction now works correctly with scale punch animations
• Storage warnings optimized to prevent floating text spam
• SlotModel improvements: new lightweight removeItem and deterministic refresh delay
• Machine helper tools merged and simplified for faster runtime operations
• InputController now has ForceEndDrag failsafe to prevent UI drag glitches
• Machine condition & item interactability improved
• Upgrade data synced across areas, with new sell chance balancing
• Market hot items button added
• Rival machine systems reworked
• Reflection removed in dump helpers for faster slot access
• UI sync and toast utilities updated

🧩 UI & Visuals
• Tooltip max width adjustments (720 → 540) for better readability
• Added locked overlay opacity on machine upgrade panels
• Updated CalendarButtonModel prefab visuals
• General upgrade button opacity and money color fail-safes improved
• Font updates, pie chart width adjustments, and better spacing for icons
• Added fade animations for stock parent canvases and UI panels
• Area panels, app views, and hierarchy layouts polished
• Transition curtain now uses a delayed fade-out check for smoother scene changes

🔊 Audio
• SFX remix and polish pass
• Adjusted map hover pitch variation
• Temporary coin stack sound tweak

🔧 Performance & Polish
• Multiple prefab updates across vending machine, house, and area variants
• Reduced unused button clutter on map panel
• Reflection-heavy code paths removed for faster iteration
• Minor bug fixes, log cleanup, and UI responsiveness improvements
• Sync and utility functions optimized across systems

📦 Misc
• Various balancing changes.
• Continued internal rework on quest integration and overlay canvas behavior
• Tons of invisible under-the-hood cleanups to keep everything smooth and deterministic

We’re getting closer to the next milestone — thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts!
Wishlist and share Vending Machine Co. if you enjoy the chaos of vending management 💼🧃

Check out the updated Next Fest Demo:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640/Vending_Machine_Co/

🍹 Vending Machine Co. — Next Fest Demo Is Live!

Hey everyone!
We’re thrilled to announce that Vending Machine Co. is joining Steam NextFest with a special demo build available now.

Step into the cozy, snack-filled world of running your very own vending empire in a charming Japanese-inspired city. Whether you’re in it for the chill vibes or the strategic challenge, there’s something here for you.

🎮 What’s in the Demo

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can try during NextFest:

• Choose your starting neighborhood (Komorebi Homes or Otaku Alley)
• Place and upgrade vending machines
• Stock fun items like ramen, green tea, gachapon gadgets, seasonal snacks
• Set prices to match local tastes & market trends
• Experiment with add-ons like drink heaters, coolers, and QR payments
• Unlock new districts as you grow
• Enjoy the ambient lo-fi soundtrack, relaxing visuals, and satisfying sales flow

This demo is your chance to explore the foundation of the full game, give feedback, and get comfortable with the systems ahead of release.

🛠 What We Like from You

Your input during Next Fest is super valuable. If you try the demo, we’d love to hear:

• What felt smooth / intuitive
• What felt slow, clunky, or confusing
• Any weird bugs, visual glitches, or broken logic
• What kinds of items or machines you’d like to see
• Feedback on balance: pricing, demand, inventory, etc.
• Your favorite moments or features

Please share feedback via the Steam discussion page or our Discord. We’ll be reading every comment!

📅 What’s Next

• We’ll be rolling out patches and adjustments during NextFest based on your input
• Expect more features, machines, items, and districts in the coming weeks
• Full release is currently planned for Q1 2026 on Steam
• If you enjoy the demo, please wishlist the full version so you’ll be notified at launch

Thank you for supporting Vending Machine Co.! We hope this demo gives you a tasty taste of what’s coming.
See you in-game, may your snack shelves never run dry!

🧃 Rogue Duck Interactive

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We’ve packed in a lot of fixes and improvements with this update! Here’s what’s new:

• EconomyController refactored, debugger added, and upgrade data sync improvements
  
• Hardcap removed from the economy system with exponential sellChance adjustments
  
• Hot item multiplier syncer added for better tracking of item boosts
  
• MachineConditionModel implemented for improved reliability

• AreaApp tooltip yOffset fix for smoother display
  
• HUD updates: hideHUD action refined, new currency handling (LS+J), and debug panel improvements
  
• Tablet visuals updated with fresh art assets and auto-importer fixes

• SpriteFilterModeConverter tool added, making filter mode changes easier
  
• Applied optimized max-size flow for images, improving memory performance

• Market filter improvements (FilterItemByName + tablet art import)
  
• Various text updates and minor stability improvements

Don't forget to give Vending Machine Co. a wishlist on Steam!

Vending Machine Co – Update 0.6.6

Hey Vending Tycoons! 🥤 We’re back with another update, and this one focuses on making your vending empire smoother, smarter, and way more strategic. Let’s dive into the highlights:

• No More Vanishing Stock
  Some of you reported that buying a lot of items at once sometimes caused them to mysteriously disappear. We tracked down the issue and squashed it. Now, when you bulk buy, every item you’ve paid for will properly land in your hands, ready to stock up your machines.

• Ever wondered what’s selling like crazy in each part of the city?
  
• We’ve added a brand-new Hot Items button right on the map. Click it, and you’ll instantly see which products are trending in which neighborhoods.
  
• This should help you make better stocking decisions, whether you’re placing soda near the salarymen, toys near families, or energy drinks in areas buzzing with night owls.

Smart vending is all about knowing your crowd. With this tool, you’ll never be left guessing.

• Pricing strategy just got a major boost.
  
• Now, every item you place in a vending machine shows a Sell Chance value in its tooltip. This number tells you how likely it is that customers will buy at the current price.

Here’s how to use it:

• If the sell chance is too low → customers aren’t biting. Maybe drop the price to move that merchandise.
  
• If the sell chance is too high → your stock is basically flying off the shelves. Maybe you’re leaving money on the table. Raise the price and maximize your profits.

This small addition gives you much more control over your strategy. It’s a real supply & demand simulator now, and you’re the mastermind running it.

This update may look small on paper, but it’s a big step toward making Vending Machine Co a deeper and more rewarding experience. Between bug stability, smarter stocking tools, and dynamic pricing guidance, your vending empire just got a lot more powerful.

As always, thank you for your amazing support and feedback. Keep sharing your vending stories, strategies, and memes with us. They help shape every patch we release.

Go forth, stock smart, and may your machines never run empty! 🚀

• Introduced a Market Discount System that dynamically affects item pricing.
  
• Added Machine Rent Indicator for clearer rental tracking.
  
• Machine Storage Auto-Collect trigger implemented.
  
• Condition System improved with data decrease logic & day index limits.
  
• Minigames:
  
  • Added subscriber forceEndDrag handling.
    
  • Input controller updated with ForceEndDrag actions on minigame end.
    

• Major UI updates & polish across menus and gameplay screens.
  
• Fixed arrow indicators for navigation.
  
• Refactored resolution settings for better stability.
  
• Added input box rotation keys & checkout scroll support.
  
• Improved cursor canvas sorting and warehouse box area sizing.
  
• Localization sync & updates across menus, backpacks, and general UI.
  
• Menu scene changes: Mode selection section removed from new game flow.
  
• Added full map screenshot integration.

• General tutorial fixes & polish.
  
• Integrated Localization QA feedback across multiple systems.
  
• Minor bug fixes in minigames, prefabs, and UI consistency.
  
• Backend sync updates & merging for improved stability.

Play the demo & don't forget to wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640/Vending_Machine_Co/

The Vending Machine Co. demo has been out for a week now 🎉 and since release we’ve been rolling out bug fix updates and balance tweaks.

If you played early (even before the official announcement) — thank you so much for your feedback 💛. You’ve helped us smooth things out, and we hope you’ll give it another try!

The demo now features 2 unlockable areas to explore:
✨ Komorebi Homes — a peaceful, family-oriented neighborhood
✨ Otaku Alley — a pop culture hub filled with arcades and anime stores

With better balance and (hopefully) fewer bugs 🐛, it’s the perfect time to jump back in!



The full release of Vending Machine Co. will feature even more areas to explore and plenty of new content — items, minigames, collectables, and cozy places to just “hang out” in our Japanese city. Here’s a taste of what’s coming:

🍱 Salaryman Central — bustling with office workers
🕶️ Yakuza Row — shady streets with underground dealings
⛩️ Temple Grounds — serene and spiritual, steeped in tradition
🎓 University Ward — buzzing with students and youth culture
⚓ Harbor Market — seaside trading and fresh catches
🍜 Ramen Street — late-night noodles and neon lights

👉 Play the free demo today and let us know what you think!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640/Vending_Machine_Co/