2026-08-03 10:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Work on Act 2 is in full swing, but we didn't want to leave you without any updates in the meantime. So we've taken some of your most requested features, polished a few long-standing rough edges, and put them all together for you. Have fun! INTRODUCING: Relaxed Mode! Want to focus on creativity, experiment freely, or just chill? This more forgiving mode, with reduced financial pressure, is made just for you.Holding the right mouse button (or Left Alt on the keyboard) now speeds up many animations by x2,5.Research time for many early-game upgrades has been reduced.Heads of Security, Producers O
2026-06-25 17:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Hello!If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until July 9th, it’s available with a 33% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale.Enjoy the game!
2026-05-07 11:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Fixed a bug which caused Bobby Martin to leave your studio without notifying you.Fixed a bug which caused expenses for extending an advertising campaign to be counted as income.Fixed a bug which caused cinema maintenance to be free.Fixed a bug which caused the Services Department to continue operating even after the department itself stopped functioning.Fixed the calculation of the amount you must repay after taking out a loan.Fixed a bug which could cause buildings on your studio to disappear after loading a save file.Fixed a bug which caused the selected landscaping level not to match the di
2026-04-30 21:42 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Act 2 of Hollywood Animal, which spans up to 1965, is shaping up to be the most complex and content-rich part of the game.Naturally, it will include a vast number of new events, scandals, characters, and large-scale storylines. Thought there was something suspicious about Joe Duvall’s death? Ever wanted to meet Arthur Gerstein’s younger brother (after all, the studio is called Gerstein Brothers)? Want to prevent the rise of spy mania in the US — or, on the contrary, help fuel it?Act 2 will offer all that and much more. But today, we’d like to focus on systemic changes — how the core gameplay m
2026-04-30 17:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Illegal Tendencies now vary more frequently among characters.The "Game Over" screen has been redesigned.Added 600 new posters (no, we won't chill with the damn posters).Various UI fixes.Added a new hidden achievement with a special purpose. Stay tuned for Act 2 details later today!
2026-04-10 14:19 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Hello everyone! Today marks one year since Hollywood Animal launched in Early Access — and it’s been a lot of fun! We’ve been updating the game based on your feedback, and while not everything has moved as quickly as we (and you) originally hoped, we believe the game is heading in the right direction. All the additions and tweaks, both planned and unplanned, have made it better, and we want to thank you for your ideas, your patience, and your engagement! Right now, we’re fully focused on Act 2. While we’re not ready to share a release date just yet, we’d love to tell you more about what we’re
2026-03-19 17:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Hello!Spring is a time for new beginnings and inspiration. It’s the perfect moment to start your cinematic journey!If you’ve been thinking about picking up Hollywood Animal, now is the perfect time: until March 26th, it’s available with a 33% discount as part of the Steam Spring Sale.Enjoy the game!
2026-03-18 11:02 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Added a new event that will prove to all doubters that Arthur Gerstein is 100% not a jealous man.Added 3 new story elements to brighten your spring and turn up the romance.If you have more than one secret, changes in leak risk are now shown via quick notifications instead of popups.Fixed a bug which caused threats against salaried characters to increase their demands.Fixed several issues which sometimes made the “Casino Advertising” contract from Armando Conti impossible to complete.Kidnapped characters will not demand salary increases while under your control.Fixed a bug which caused filming
2026-03-18 09:39 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Watch Charlie Pryor plays Hollywood Animal.It's pre-recorded videos of Charlie Pryor playing a “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” update.
2026-02-19 13:14 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
If nominated for Pollux, Colman Graves will now receive special attention.If you’ve dug up dirt on a salaried employee, you can now use it in negotiations to lower their monthly pay.Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect probabilities to be displayed when setting up agent operations.Fixed a bug that could cause agents to get stuck on their assignments.Fixed a bug that could prevent you from discovering which studio attacked your employee.You will now see a warning if you haven’t selected at least one film for consideration in each Pollux category.Fixed a bug that could soft-lock the game when
2026-01-27 11:49 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
This update focuses on refining the Simulation layer of Hollywood Animal — the systems that shape competition, progression, and the overall balance of power in your cinematic empire. From smarter rivals to more meaningful awards, we’ve reworked a wide range of mechanics that define how the world reacts to your studio. Here’s what’s changed under the hood:You now earn slightly more money from film distribution.Competitors’ film quality improves over time as the game progresses.Competitors have become better at choosing advertising for their films.More appropriate films are now nominated for — a
2026-01-15 10:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Reduced the game’s RAM usage by 30%.Agents’ current tasks are now displayed on the map. Improved visualization of other Security processes.The Script Department pop-up now shows when its efficiency is reduced due to having too many scriptwriters.Fixed a bug which prevented you from using Doyle’s services against a character you had dirt on.Minor UI improvements.
2026-01-08 11:18 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Fixed a bug that prevented some save files from loading.Fixed an issue that prevented some news about World War II and mayoral election from being displayed.Extending contracts no longer releases characters from prison. Sorry, we don't make up the rules.Fixed an issue that caused some posters not to display.A large number of UI fixes.
2025-12-18 18:05 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Hello!The Steam Winter Sale is here, and Hollywood Animal will available at a 33% discount from December 18th until January 5th. It’s time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies — a Christmas update has been released today. The Christmas Booster Pack is now live and ready to bring a festive mood to your movies.If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to start your cinematic journey, this is it!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!— Your Weappy Wholesome Team
2025-12-18 13:06 UTC · Community Announcements · Weappy
Hello!It's time to add some holiday warmth and coziness to your movies! As promised, the Christmas Booster Pack is now live and ready to spread some festive cheer.This update fills your scriptwriting arsenal with a collection of eight Christmas-themed story elements. Perfect for creating heartwarming hits unless, of course, you choose to end your Christmas story with "Protagonist's Dreams Crushed". Which is an appropriate option if you hate joy.The update also includes a list of bug fixes and stability improvements to further polish your experience: Christmas is a thing in the distribution cal
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