Finish Line in Sight for Lights Out, Cameras On

A little over two weeks since my last Dev Diary, I’ve finally gotten to a point where I can actually see the finish line for the next major update of Endless TV Tycoon, Lights Out, Cameras On (2025.1). 🥳

☑️ What’s New Since the Last Dev Diary

• Added more info during renewal evaluations, like how many episodes of the new season have already aired (and are included in average views), and whether the season has wrapped up.
• New warnings on the Weekly Events screen if your schedule for any network isn’t fully set for the current week.
• AI studio decisions on network offers are now split into two events—accepted and rejected offers are listed separately and shown as positive or negative events.
• Events about newly scheduleable shows are now bundled into one notification to cut down on clutter.
• Buttons and list items are now harder to tap by accident while scrolling.
• A random promo image is now selected when you start a new show instead of always using the default template image. You can still pick a different promo image if you have an Ultimate Pass.
• The Briefing Room now shows which shows have new episodes ready to produce, so you don't have to open each one manually.
• Added a new "Number of Seasons" sorting option and a new "Production Status" filter to the Library.
• You can now sort the Networks screen by Viewership, and this info is also displayed both in the network list and on the detail screens.
• I designed a new week selector for the Scheduling Office that shows all 52 weeks of a year at once for quick access, plus buttons to jump forward or back a year.

All that’s left is the brand-new Launch Screen (which will replace the Game Menu), the New Raffle Game functionalities, some more testing, and release! 😍

I'll keep posting sneak peeks of all these updates on Discord, Reddit, Instagram, Threads, and X—so feel free to follow along if you're curious!

Reminder: Most new features—like Planned Show Endings and Bulk Episode Edit for Network Orders—will first launch as Early Access exclusives for Ultimate Pass holders. They’ll be free for everyone later, with the next major update.

💖 Support Endless TV Tycoon

I started this game back in 2019 as a passion project, and it’s grown thanks to an amazing, if small, community. Its niche focus means ads or one-time purchases wouldn’t cover the development costs long-term.

That’s where subscriptions come in. Your support fuels updates, new features, and improvements. While the game isn’t self-sustaining yet, every bit of support gets us closer.

• A Basic Pass speeds up development and removes interruptions.
• An Ultimate Pass unlocks 1,500+ Promo Images, Early Access features, Feature Voting, and adds your name to the Hall of Fame!

Thank you for supporting this journey—it means the world to me. 🥰

🗳️ Feature Voting Status Report

Ultimate Pass holders get to vote on what I build next. We’re currently in Voting Season 4, which will close when the 2025.1 update launches.

Here’s how it’s shaping up:

1. Critics & Viewer Reviews: 5,231 votes
2. Streaming Subscription Tiers: 4,054 votes
3. Talent Expansion & Customization: 1,999 votes
4. Episode Production Upgrade: 1,307 votes
5. Network Management Enhancements: 1,115 votes
6. Genre & Timeline Upgrade: 549 votes
7. Show Marketing Campaigns: 469 votes
8. Reimagined Weekly Events: 291 votes
9. Custom Show Promo Images: 287 votes
10. Unified Top Charts: 196 votes

If you haven’t yet, grab an Ultimate Pass and make your voice heard!

That’s all, folks! 🐽 Happy empire-building, and stay tuned for more updates. 📺

Cheers, Greg Karpati 👋