[h1]Ciao Pizza Managers![/h1] Time flies and we're not slowing down! It's been an incredibly exciting year for our team and the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385290][b]Pizza Slice[/b][/url] project - a year of change, challenge, and growth. We started our journey as [i]Pizza Simulator[/i], but as time went on the project underwent a huge transformation, both in the game itself and in its identity. The new name - [b]Pizza Slice[/b] - perfectly reflects what we want to offer: a slice (or rather a full portion) of the great fun of running your own pizzeria! In this devlog, we recap the major changes and events of the year, but that's not all! We look behind the scenes, discuss where we're heading in the coming months, and let you know what's in store for players in future updates. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/a76f0c0ab656228ccad57001ad7368fb2b57a196.png[/img] [h2]New name, new vision[/h2] After a long absence from our side in the first half of the year (for which we apologize), we returned with a big change this November. A new name, a refreshed Steam page, and a different direction for the game. It was an extremely important moment for us but your response exceeded our expectations. Your embrace of the changes, positive comments, and feedback have given us even more motivation and reassurance that we are on the right track. With these changes, [b]Pizza Slice[/b] communicates what it is better – it's not just a game, but a full-fledged, humorous adventure that immerses the player in the world of running their own pizzeria. From competing with local restaurants to solving everyday problems and making tough business decisions, our vision has come full circle. One of the highlights of this year was the announcement of the game's release. [b]Coming in 2025, Pizza Slice[/b] will challenge you to manage a pizzeria and bake the best pizza ever! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/977dfee2ac1c05539b1b01cf286fe6a2b9f15081.png[/img] [h2]What was going on behind the scenes?[/h2] Over the past few weeks, Pizza Slice has undergone a number of significant changes that will take the game to a whole new level! First of all, we have improved the fluidity and visuals of the game. These improvements make the town, your pizzeria and of course the pizzas themselves look even more inviting! We also didn't forget to make the game world more dynamic and alive. Improved NPC behavior makes the townspeople react more naturally, and interactions with them are more interesting and satisfying. We also redesigned the dough kneading system to make it more intuitive and engaging. But creating [b]Pizza Slice [/b]isn't just about coding and designing mechanics, it's also a lot of artistic work and creative brainstorming. From the initial sketches of the pizzeria to the design of the characters to the details that create the atmosphere of the game, a lot was going on behind the scenes! Take a look at the concept art that was the first step in bringing our world of pizzas, challenges, and adventures to life. Curious to see what the early days looked like? Check it out below! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/c8867fd30cbc3dfe79d6324c34b8a5dc99c066e2.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/5cbea69450d48d56dc9271cd0b7bb6ee87945af5.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/1c20260ca1490fb4960c4c27976f578001576c64.png[/img] [h2]A journey into the future[/h2] A year of change and progress is behind us, but this is only the beginning of our pizza adventure! Now it's time to look ahead and tell you what we're working on and planning for the coming months. At the beginning of the year, we will be focusing on further refining the AI and behaviour of the NPCs. We want the interactions you encounter during gameplay to be not only realistic but also rewarding and engaging. We are also working on increasing the number of ingredients available in the game – we plan to double their current number, which will give you even more opportunities to create unique pizzas and experiment in the kitchen! These changes are just part of what we are preparing for you, and the next few months will bring even more exciting updates. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38508634/fe73015d06d0b47fc756114544e4826a93b680ea.png[/img] [h2]Thank you for being with us! 🎉[/h2] It has been an amazing time of change, challenge, and amazing support from you - our community. Your engagement, feedback, and continued pizza passion give us the energy to keep going! 🍕❤️We wish you Happy Holidays, every success in the New Year, and of course... [b]lots of delicious pizza[/b]! 🎄✨ Thank you for being part of our journey – the best is yet to come! 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