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• Patch Notes·18 Aug 2026Official

  Development Update

  Hello everyone, here’s another small update on the current development progress:👤 NPC SystemAdded the basic NPC systemCustomers enter the café when it is open.Customers use available computers and send a request to the admin PC to unlock them.Customers pay and leave the café.Added NPC IKLooking towards the monitorHands positioned on the keyboard and mouseAdded footsteps for NPCs.PCs are locked while an NPC is using them.💡 Environment & PCsAdded environmental lighting.The street lights automatically turn on and off between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.The in-game time starts at 7:00 AM when the café opens.The in-game time stops at 10:00 PM, at which point the café automatically closes.The player can still use the time before opening and after closing to prepare the café or clean up.Added visual lighting to PC cases when the PC is powered on.🧹 Cleaning SystemAdded a dirt and trash system.Floors and tables gradually become dirty depending on their usage.Dirty areas can be cleaned.The current dirt level is saved.Added a Cleaner Mode.In this mode, the player can clean objects or dispose of trash.The current condition of an object can be displayed.The system automatically detects which tool is required.Examples:Floor → MopTable → Sponge🛠️ Placement SystemAdded Snapping/Grid to the placement system.The player can activate Snap/Grid mode by holding CTRL.Fixed a bug where objects could sometimes be placed inside walls.🔊 AudioIntegrated FMOD, including a custom Audio Manager.Added various sounds (e.g. footsteps, PC sounds, etc.).Added sound settings to the settings menu.I’m currently aiming for September for the release of the first demo version.I’ve also updated the screenshots with the latest changes, at least for now. However, I haven’t had the chance to make a new video yet.Thank you very much for your support and patience! ❤️
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• Announcements·28 Jul 2026Official

  Café Connect Style Changes and New Gameplay for the Upcoming Demo!

  Major Project Overhaul & New Gameplay for the Upcoming Demo!Hello everyone,It's been a little while since our last development update. The reason for that is a major project restructuring that has been taking place behind the scenes.One of the biggest changes is the visual style of Cafe Connect. The game has been completely transformed from a low-poly aesthetic to a much more detailed and realistic art style. This transition has taken up a large portion of the development time over the past few months and lays the foundation for the future of the project.Alongside the graphical overhaul, the overall gameplay progression has also evolved.In the full version, your journey will begin in a small computer repair workshop. You'll repair computers and hardware, earn your first income, and gradually work your way towards opening and managing your own Internet Café.For the upcoming demo, however, I've decided to take a different approach.Since the workshop and its diagnostic and repair mechanics are still under active development, starting there would result in repetitive gameplay with only a limited variety of repair jobs. To provide a more enjoyable and engaging first experience, the demo will instead start with your very own Internet Café and a small amount of starting capital.This allows you to immediately focus on building, managing, and expanding your café. Until Version 1.0, the demo will continue to receive regular updates with new features, systems, software, and repair mechanics.Over the past few months, many new systems have already been added, including:Save & Load systemHDRP supportNVIDIA DLSS supportPower and network systemPlaceable lights, light switches, and power outletsA BIOS systemThe first operating system with built-in applicationsThe first version of the CafeWare management softwareStorage boxes, packs, and many additional gameplay systemsIn addition, the Steam page will be completely redesigned over the coming weeks with updated screenshots, new videos...
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• Announcements·26 May 2026Official

  Welcome to Café Connect!

  ☕ Welcome to Café Connect!Hi everyone 👋 First of all:Thank you so much for all the wishlists and for your interest in Café Connect! ❤️It really means the world to me to see that so many people are excited about the project.Right now, I’m working on the game by myself and trying to build the basic features step by step.🚀 My Plan for Café ConnectUntil version 1.0 is released, I plan to make the game available as a free demo so you can actively follow its development and try it out early on.The demo will be released as soon as the core features are in place.With the release of version 1.0, Café Connect will then be available as a full version. Of course, that won’t be the end of it I plan to continue improving and expanding the game and adding new content even after that.🛠 Development & UpdatesSince I'm currently working on this project by myself, there may of course be occasional delays. Nevertheless, I'm doing my best to work on Café Connect as actively and transparently as possible and to provide you with regular updates.Thank you for being with us from the very beginning ❤️ I look forward to seeing how things develop together with you!- Daniel.*Translate with DeepL
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