Endless Studio: TV Show Tycoon 4+

Almost there! We've reached the final preparatory step in developing the eagerly awaited Manage Your Own Network feature, chosen by our fans!

This update, along with the previous two, sets the foundation for network management, paving the way for the major 2024.4 update that will fully unlock these capabilities. Our phased approach ensures you stay engaged with regular updates.

What’s New in This Update?

New Early Access Features for Level 2 Supporter Subscribers (Available to everyone in the next feature update):
• Scheduling Overhaul: Schedules now update weekly for Broadcast & Cable networks, instead of having the same schedule for a whole TV season (Fall, Spring, Summer), allowing for dynamic programming changes. Some Streaming networks now release episodes weekly, instead of airing the whole season at once.
• Renewal & Cancellation Overhaul: Network renewal and cancellation decisions now occur on a weekly basis, providing a more realistic and responsive experience.
• Scheduling Office: The new Scheduling Office, replacing the old Schedules screens, offers a modern design and improved navigation. Easily step forward or backward by a week, search for specific shows, and view competing shows for every time slot. In the next update, manage your own network’s programming here.
• Revamped Networks Screen: Enjoy a fresh layout with new network logos and user-friendly filters and sorting options, including the practical "by pitching chance."

New Features for All Players:
• Starting Rooms: The Management Office and the Library are now instantly available when launching a new studio, alongside the Briefing Room.
• Enhanced Management Office: Discover new icons and a reorganized layout for a better user experience.
• Ad Frequency Changes: Ads now appear randomly for each of our players every 30, 20, or 10 turns. We're testing this to optimize subscription rates and improve our development funding.
• Tutorial and Knowledge Base Refresh: Updated to reflect the new Scheduling Office and game flow changes.
• Game Menu Change: "Studio Management" is now "Saved Games" for clearer navigation.
• Enhancements and Bug Fixes: Fixed a bug with the start production button and addressed other minor issues.

Features Previously Exclusive to Level 2 Supporter Subscribers, Now Available to Everyone:
• Introducing the Library: Replacing the Shows screen, the Library in the Management Room offers comprehensive show management.
• Show List Screen: Enhanced with detailed information about your own shows and those from competing studios, featuring extensive filtering and sorting options for deeper insights.
• Show Detail Screen: Now includes new functionalities and information such as studio name, show status, logline editing, release dates, total viewership, average episode scores, and management options.
• Episode List Screen: Detailed information for seasons and episodes.
• Episode Detail Screen: Updated to include viewership numbers and release dates, even for scheduled episodes.
• Promo Images for Your Shows: Over 1500 distinct, genre-aligned promotional images to enhance the uniqueness and fun of each show. While some or all images are exclusive to Level 2 Supporters, when choosing them for a show, all players can view images for every show.

We’re grateful for your continued support and excited for you to experience these updates. Keep building your studios and stay tuned for more thrilling developments!