
Early Access
Yes, it's still new to Early Access (launched Aug 14). Last updated 21 days ago, with 4 updates so far.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
You're a Nicotine Merchant. Start your production using improvised materials and grow it into a large enterprise. But be careful, just a few wrong moves and everything could fall apart!
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AI helped with translating into different languages and with editing some of the original textures.
Sep 30, 2026 · Patch note
Update v1.1 is Out! (opens in new tab)
The long-awaited update has finally arrived, here’s what’s new in the game!🚀 1. Added a Cashier [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46167329/d4bf2051caa0b7ea9adea040e30191c11ae7058c.gif"] Cashier features: The cashier can work up to 6 days a week. The cashier can also work on weekends for an additional fee. You can cover the cashier’s shift when you don’t have en…
Sep 30, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25627328
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Aug 31, 2026 · Patch note
Fixed a bug that made the top shelf of the racks unusable.
Aug 28, 2026 · Patch note
Many fixes! (opens in new tab)
The following changes have been made🚀 Fixed the workbench — it now works better. The workbench now prioritizes boxes that already contain finished packs. Added an FPS limiter. The rack has been fixed, and the labels are now updated in real time. [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46167329/3799f80d206480ee4ac96b11f1afbc3e37753554.gif"] Customer activity increases…
Aug 21, 2026 · Patch note
Workbench fix (opens in new tab)
The following changes have been made🚀 The workbench has been completely fixed, and Malbora no longer stops production. You can now progress comfortably to the later stages of the game. [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46167329/791f996e6a34f12e4e51c6be794d0d26dfb9caae.gif"] Fixed the "Great Mix" achievement. Added keyboard arrow key movement. Follow us on Insta…
Nicotine Merchant Simulator™ last posted a patch note 21 days ago (Sep 30, 2026: Update v1.1 is Out! (opens in new tab)).
It got about one update every 3 months so far. Nicotine Merchant Simulator™ entered Early Access less than three months ago, so it's too new to rate for update frequency.
No. Nicotine Merchant Simulator™ only launched in Early Access on Aug 14, and it was last updated 21 days ago, with 4 updates so far.
Nicotine Merchant Simulator™: 4 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 13 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. The Early Access release on 2026-08-14 falls inside this window.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 3 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 0 |