Grand MALL Simulator has undergone several significant updates since its Early Access release in December 2024, introducing new features, enhancements, and optimizations to enrich the gameplay experience.
1. Major Update v0.47 (January 31, 2025):
- Economic Rebalance: The in-game economy was overhauled to provide a more realistic and challenging financial environment.
- Store Customization: Players gained the ability to move shelves within stores, relocate the office, and expanded warehouse space, including the addition of an employee break room.SteamDB
- Banking System: Introduced deposits and loans, adding depth to financial management within the game.SteamDB
- New Areas and Decorations: Opened the third floor, adding new locations such as a cinema, gym, bakery, and café, along with 49 new decoration items to enhance mall aesthetics.SteamDB
- AI and Customer Interaction: Improved customer behaviors, including tipping and queuing, and adjusted store manager actions for better operational efficiency.Steam Store+1Steam Store+1
2. Hotfix v0.47.5 (February 3, 2025):
- Placement Assistance: Added a grid system for ceiling lights to facilitate symmetrical placement.Steam Store
- Decor Alignment: Fixed issues with wall decor placement, ensuring no gaps between decor items and walls.SteamDB+2Steam Store+2SteamDB+2
- Financial Adjustments: Reduced worker salaries and increased the likelihood of receiving tips to balance income and expenses.Steam Store+1SteamDB+1
- Store Manager Improvements: Addressed logic errors where store managers performed unnecessary actions and fixed issues preventing them from restocking shelves in certain areas.SteamDB+3Steam Store+3SteamDB+3
3. Patch v0.51 (February 28, 2025):
- Engine Upgrade: Transitioned to Unreal Engine 5.5, enhancing graphics and performance.Game Update Notifier
- New Mechanics: Introduced vending machines and sales kiosks, expanding revenue streams and customer engagement options.Game Update Notifier
- Decoration System Overhaul: Implemented a split decoration system and added over 60 new decoration objects, providing greater customization for mall interiors.Game Update Notifier+1SteamDB+1
- Achievements and Easter Eggs: Added 21 Steam achievements and hidden Easter eggs for players to discover, enriching the exploration aspect of the game.Game Update Notifier
These updates reflect the developers’ commitment to enhancing Grand MALL Simulator, offering players more control, customization, and engaging content to build and manage their virtual shopping mall.
