Hello Storage Hunters! We’re excited to bring you a massive update today, including the highly anticipated [b]Hard Mode![/b] Ready to test your skills and prove you’ve got what it takes? It’s time to step it up! [b]Please verify your game files on Steam after downloading the update.[/b] This ensures the game runs smoothly and you experience all the improvements without issues! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38912279/d415d1e33d03ae37d69e210df488049311b0ed5c.png[/img] Here’s everything we’ve added, fixed, and improved: [h3]New Features & Gameplay Enhancements:[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Difficulty Levels:[/b] Added Hard Mode for players seeking greater challenges. [*] New Items: Over 60+ new items to discover and sell. [*] Female Auctioneer Voice: Enjoy a new voice during your auctions! [*] Compass on Mini-map and Map: Never lose your way again. [*] FOV Options: Customize your field of view for optimal gameplay. [*] Invert Axis Options: Added options to invert X and Y axes. [*] Item Selling from Player Houses: You can now sell house items (except for essentials like beds, wardrobes, and mirrors). [*] Expert Message Navigation: Set GPS destinations directly from expert messages in your journal. [/list] [h3]Bug Fixes & Tweaks[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Vehicle Improvements:[/b] Fixed bugs such as feet sticking out of cars, adjusted big truck movement, and added a setting to disable car camera reset while driving. [*] [b]Traffic NPCs:[/b] Reduced their “brutality.” [*] [b]Shadow Fixes:[/b] Resolved issues causing shadow glitches. [*] [b]Settings Save:[/b] Ensured proper saving for various game settings. [*] [b]Auction Visibility:[/b] Added more spotlights to enhance item visibility during night auctions. [*] [b]Ambient Sounds:[/b] Fixed unusual audio issues. [*] [b]Architect Mode Fixes:[/b] Addressed item disappearance bugs. [*] [b]Halloween Event:[/b] Halloween decorations are gone. [/list] [h3]Quality-of-Life Updates[/h3] [list] [*] [b]Journal Cleanup:[/b] Expert messages auto-delete after items are claimed. [*] [b]Better Tutorial Control:[/b] Fixed the toggle for enabling/disabling the tutorial. [/list] [h3]What's Next?[/h3] [b]We’re currently working on implementing Collectors NPCs[/b]—stay tuned for more details on how these characters will enhance your gameplay. Additionally, we are preparing new free content packs and continuing to refine and optimize the game for the best possible experience. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. If you wish to talk to us more, be sure to join our Discord. Happy hunting, and may your bids always win! ~ The Storage Hunter Simulator Team