Metropolis 1998

Devlog

• Crash -> Corrupted Zip File
  June 14, 2025 by YesBox

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  Hey 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... Continue reading
• Patch Crash Fix(06/12/2025)
  June 12, 2025 by YesBox

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  v0.8.5m - 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... Continue reading
• Major QOL Update - v0.8.5 [BIG MAPS]
  May 25, 2025 by YesBox

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  #major update

  Pre 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... Continue reading
• Minor Update v0.8.4
  March 07, 2025 by YesBox

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  v0.8.4 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... Continue reading
• Minor Update - 2025-03-06
  March 07, 2025 by YesBox

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  New 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... Continue reading
• Patch update (3/3/2025)
  March 03, 2025 by YesBox

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  Fixed crash when hovering over demand box. Fixed Object icons not showing Fixed units not moving in on micro mode map... Continue reading
• Major Demo Update
  March 03, 2025 by YesBox

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  Hey 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... Continue reading
• Demo Updated! Creative Mode is now in Alpha
  November 18, 2024 by YesBox

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  Major 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... Continue reading
• Patch update (9/3/2024)
  September 03, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hotfix 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)... Continue reading
• Patch Update 2024/08/29 - AND August Recap
  August 29, 2024 by YesBox

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  August 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... Continue reading
• Patch update (8/7/2024)
  August 07, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hey 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... Continue reading
• Patch Update (8/4/2024)
  August 04, 2024 by YesBox

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  New 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... Continue reading
• Patch Update (8/3/2024)
  August 03, 2024 by YesBox

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  New 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... Continue reading
• Patch Update (8/1/2024)
  August 01, 2024 by YesBox

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  New 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... Continue reading
• Patch Update (7/31/2024)
  July 31, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hey 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... Continue reading
• Patch Update (7/30/2024) B
  July 30, 2024 by YesBox

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  Filled 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... Continue reading
• Patch update (7/30/2024)
  July 30, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Patch update (7/29/2024)
  July 29, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Demo Updated! 5 months of progress
  July 28, 2024 by YesBox

  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Developer Update - June 2024
  July 05, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• March, April, May 2024 Develop Update
  May 29, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Build Update 2024/02/27
  February 27, 2024 by YesBox

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  == 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... Continue reading
• Build Update 2024/01/27
  January 27, 2024 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Building Update - Now 3D! 12/05/2023
  December 05, 2023 by YesBox

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  Hello 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... Continue reading
• Build Update 2023/09/12
  September 12, 2023 by YesBox

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  Another 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... Continue reading
• Build Update 2023/08/10
  August 10, 2023 by YesBox

  Hello! 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... Continue reading
• Build Update 2023/07/27
  July 27, 2023 by YesBox

  Ripped 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... Continue reading
• Demo updated!
  July 20, 2023 by YesBox

  Hey 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 (... Continue reading
• Update coming soon
  July 06, 2023 by YesBox#city builder, #sandbox, #pixelart

  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... Continue reading

  
• Where else to find me
  January 25, 2023 by YesBox

  If 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!)... Continue reading
• First version released - "A new toy"
  June 27, 2022 by YesBox

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  #First Release

  I'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... Continue reading