Metropolis 1998 Devlog - itch.iohttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998Recreating childhood pixel by pixel. A beautiful throwback to the city builder & simulation games of the 90s/00s.https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/1506397/alpha-is-coming-to-itch-soon-and-a-youtube-lets-playAlpha is coming to itch soon! And a YouTube Lets Playhttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/1506397/alpha-is-coming-to-itch-soon-and-a-youtube-lets-playThu, 30 Apr 2026 23:14:40 GMTdevlogHey everyone, I have pushed out a MASSIVE update to the Steam demo which brings the game to alpha. Once the alpha is stable, I will be update the itch build. I made my first lets play to show off all...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/966717/crash-corrupted-zip-fileCrash -> Corrupted Zip Filehttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/966717/crash-corrupted-zip-fileSat, 14 Jun 2025 23:25:43 GMTdevlogHey everyone, It appears the default Windows 10 zip program I used was corrupting one of the game's files and causing a crash when starting a new map. I've never seen this happen before.. didn't think...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/965086/patch-crash-fix06122025Patch Crash Fix(06/12/2025)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/965086/patch-crash-fix06122025Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:23:38 GMTdevlogv0.8.5m - Fixed crash when building your own store/business. Visitors would attempt to path to the shop while it was off market. - Fixed crash when loading a save file. Other stuff: - Pathing storage...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/952377/major-qol-update-v085-big-mapsMajor QOL Update - v0.8.5 [BIG MAPS]https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/952377/major-qol-update-v085-big-mapsSun, 25 May 2025 15:25:37 GMTdevlogPre Alpha v0.8.5 Release Notes Hey everyone! This is a major QOL and performance update. There are a lot of fixes and QOL features I want to get out the door now instead of waiting until the big updat...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/901119/minor-update-v084Minor Update v0.8.4https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/901119/minor-update-v084Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:41:51 GMTdevlogv0.8.4 Bug Fixes / Changes: Fixed draw order of tool tips, so icon tool tips draw over hot key tool tip Fixed office workers all being assigned the same guise Fixed bug that caused units to stay at wo...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/900631/minor-update-2025-03-06Minor Update - 2025-03-06https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/900631/minor-update-2025-03-06Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:33:33 GMTdevlogNew Features: Implemented building exterior design copy tool. This will copy the exterior wall, roof, wall frame, windows, and roof walls from one building to another. Located in the color dropper men...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/898786/patch-update-332025Patch update (3/3/2025)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/898786/patch-update-332025Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:37:53 GMTdevlogFixed crash when hovering over demand box. Fixed Object icons not showing Fixed units not moving in on micro mode map...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/898530/major-demo-updateMajor Demo Updatehttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/898530/major-demo-updateMon, 03 Mar 2025 16:58:43 GMTdevlogHey everyone! Im really happy to announce the next update is now live :) Major Changes: Unit simulation (schedule, activities) has taken a massive leap forward. > Units will now run errands, do work/l...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/835948/demo-updated-creative-mode-is-now-in-alphaDemo Updated! Creative Mode is now in Alphahttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/835948/demo-updated-creative-mode-is-now-in-alphaMon, 18 Nov 2024 17:26:57 GMTdevlogMajor Changes: - Most items can be custom colored. You can also save your customizations to use later, and they can be used in blueprints. - Added object/color picker tool. Place a copy of an existing...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/793268/patch-update-932024Patch update (9/3/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/793268/patch-update-932024Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:36:13 GMTdevlogHotfix Fixed crash when changing building floor type (when mouse hovers over business sign) Fixes crash when moving wall book shelf items (for now, item can no longer be moved)...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/790274/patch-update-20240829-and-august-recapPatch Update 2024/08/29 - AND August Recaphttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/790274/patch-update-20240829-and-august-recapThu, 29 Aug 2024 20:10:51 GMTdevlogAugust 2024 Update - Annnnddd new patch! Hey everyone , here's the recap for August! As you all know, I pushed out a major update at the end of July. Following that, I spent 2 weeks fixing bugs and pu...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/778391/patch-update-872024Patch update (8/7/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/778391/patch-update-872024Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:34:56 GMTdevlogHey everyone, new patch is out! FIXED SAVE LOADING ISSUE: Fixed edge + property pairings not updating when deleting a T junction Fixed timed messages disappearing when the game briefly froze (like sav...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/776814/patch-update-842024Patch Update (8/4/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/776814/patch-update-842024Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:56:06 GMTdevlogNew patch is out, fixes a common "failed to load save error". Build should be live shortly. Fixed JobIDs getting improperly incremented, causing failure when loading a save file. This only happens if...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/776189/patch-update-832024Patch Update (8/3/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/776189/patch-update-832024Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:12:27 GMTdevlogNew patch is out with a few less common bug fixes and a couple new features! I've forgotten to mention, but all patches will work with old save files from the parent update (Pre Alpha ver. 0.6.0.0) an...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/775040/patch-update-812024Patch Update (8/1/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/775040/patch-update-812024Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:44:45 GMTdevlogNew update pushed out! Thanks for being patient with all these patches Fixed issue with units not going to work. You should see more movement within town now Fixed incorrect road being assigned to a p...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/774464/patch-update-7312024Patch Update (7/31/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/774464/patch-update-7312024Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:49:41 GMTdevlogHey everyone! I just pushed out an update, should be live on steam shortly. Traffic lights will no longer appear on the highway running through the map. Units can immediately exit the highway and ente...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773919/patch-update-7302024-bPatch Update (7/30/2024) Bhttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773919/patch-update-7302024-bTue, 30 Jul 2024 22:23:00 GMTdevlogFilled in needs for all family members (only home owner was updating demand previously) Cleared demand if units are cleared Forgot to delete vehicle occupants when deleting units. This caused all sort...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773779/patch-update-7302024Patch update (7/30/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773779/patch-update-7302024Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:17:01 GMTdevlogHello everyone, another day of bug fixes! Fixed terrain not saving/loading properly (only happens if you save->load->save) Fixed the terrain icon being hidden on default game window size Moved "city d...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773268/patch-update-7292024Patch update (7/29/2024)https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/773268/patch-update-7292024Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:28:58 GMTdevlogHello Everyone! An update has been pushed out (ver. PreAlpha 0.6.0.2) I've noticed a spike in itch.io traffic. Please note this update was pushed out at 5:28 PM ET! Added text box description output f...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/772592/demo-updated-5-months-of-progressDemo Updated! 5 months of progresshttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/772592/demo-updated-5-months-of-progressSun, 28 Jul 2024 19:10:55 GMTdevlogHello everyone! After 5 months of work I have finally released a major update to the demo! Things are starting to come together into a real game, though this build is still pre-alpha :) See below for...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/760288/developer-update-june-2024Developer Update - June 2024https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/760288/developer-update-june-2024Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:24:24 GMTdevlogHello everyone! Below is all the notable updates from over the last month. Im going to try to push out an updated demo this month. We'll see! == Metropolis 1998 June 2024 Update == --Major Updates Eng...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/739945/march-april-may-2024-develop-updateMarch, April, May 2024 Develop Updatehttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/739945/march-april-may-2024-develop-updateWed, 29 May 2024 21:51:10 GMTdevlogHello everyone! I realized I have not been keeping my itch page up to date with development. Below is the latest update for MAY. Please see my steam page for older updates @ https://store.steampowered...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/689139/build-update-20240227Build Update 2024/02/27https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/689139/build-update-20240227Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:09:00 GMTdevlog== Metropolis 1998 - Late February/March 2024 release == Major Updates: Units can now use sidewalks and can walk to work! Unit must be able to reach destination on sidewalk to walk. Added mixed-use zo...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/672300/build-update-20240127Build Update 2024/01/27https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/672300/build-update-20240127Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:11:17 GMTdevlogHello everyone! I've been hard at work on adding more features to the game since the last update. Below you'll find the full list of changes to Metropolis 1998! Major Updates: Added parking lots for b...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/646037/building-update-now-3d-12052023Building Update - Now 3D! 12/05/2023https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/646037/building-update-now-3d-12052023Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:56:38 GMTdevlogHello everyone, I'm really excited to to release this build of the game! ** PRESS F1 In game to see controls** What was a "2D" game where every building only had one floor is now "3D" with multi-story...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/588135/build-update-20230912Build Update 2023/09/12https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/588135/build-update-20230912Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:44:11 GMTdevlogAnother month has gone by, and there's lots of updates to share! There is now the thinnest sliver of a game loop in this build! It's not much, but units can purchase homes and find jobs, and go to wor...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/573230/build-update-20230810Build Update 2023/08/10https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/573230/build-update-20230810Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:06:09 GMTdevlogHello! here are the patch notes for the new build. Basic restaurant building/asset placement Fixed inability to place item after clicking delete or rotate item and clicking back on item Added hallways...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/566388/build-update-20230727Build Update 2023/07/27https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/566388/build-update-20230727Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:15:31 GMTdevlogRipped out building placement. Now you just place zones and rooms. Rooms *are* the buildings. Also, the process is much smoother to place/replace/delete rooms When repositioning object, you can click...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/563212/demo-updatedDemo updated!https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/563212/demo-updatedThu, 20 Jul 2023 18:01:45 GMTdevlogHey everyone, I have uploaded an updated version of my game. This includes a whole new GUI, sidewalks, more items, roofs, big trees, and more! If you find any bugs, please reach out to me on discord (...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/556260/update-coming-soonUpdate coming soonhttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/556260/update-coming-soonThu, 06 Jul 2023 15:43:16 GMTdevlog

Hello everyone! Before this month is over, I will be uploading a new build. This will feature a new UI, more assets, sidewalks, roofs, a lighting system, and lots more. This build will not have a game...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/480767/where-else-to-find-meWhere else to find mehttps://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/480767/where-else-to-find-meWed, 25 Jan 2023 01:27:51 GMTdevlogIf you want to keep up to date with development, you can find me at: www.reddit.com/r/Archapolis www.twitter.com/YesboxStudios Most recent vlog: (the game is isometric now!)...

]]>https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/397668/first-version-released-a-new-toyFirst version released - "A new toy"https://yesbox.itch.io/metropolis1998/devlog/397668/first-version-released-a-new-toyMon, 27 Jun 2022 00:54:24 GMTdevlogI've uploaded the first release of Archapolis, version 0.1.0. Archapolis is an upcoming city builder game where you'll see the inside of your customizable buildings, with more in depth demand, a more...

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