Look, let's be honest, running a virtual café is hard work, but NEXUS Co., Ltd. announced on September 2nd that they have rolled out a fresh batch of content for their café management simulation game, featuring a brand new 'Come On In' Hanok theme alongside various progression and quality-of-life tweaks. Dropping just ahead of the Chuseok holiday, this update brings to life a Hanok aesthetic that actually topped a player poll celebrating the game's 100th-day milestone.

It is always refreshing when a developer listens to the community, and NEXUS Co., Ltd. has done just that by translating player votes straight into actual game code, introducing Hanok-inspired interior designs, seasonal menu items, and costumes all at once. The new seasonal menu features 'Chewy and Savory Injeolmi Misutgaru' and 'Colorful Rainbow Rice Cake' tailored specifically to the Hanok vibe. Meanwhile, questlines tied to this theme will roll out sequentially across three phases, rewarding players who grind all the way to the final stage with a rather neat exclusive interior item: the 'Hanok Ceramic Display Cabinet'. Alongside this, a new event compendium highlights the Hanok costumes, letting players log holiday-themed outfits and snatch up extra goodies based on collection progress.

Progression has also received a bit of a glow-up for the star character Maru, as the previous level cap of 10 has been bumped all the way up to 20, bringing fresh rewards for each level gained. If you were tired of burning through 'Maru's Errand Coupons' one by one, you will be glad to hear that you can now use multiple coupons simultaneously. Furthermore, 'Maru's Super Strong Skill', which unlocks once Maru hits level 7, has been treated to some brand new buffs.

To ease the sheer agony of repetitive clicking, the developer has introduced the 'Imju's Help' feature, allowing players to harvest all produced goods in one fell swoop. Previously, you had to tap every single machine individually to collect finished food and drinks, but now a single button press clears the whole lot.

That is not all, mate, as the unmanned studio has been tweaked to focus on progression and juicier rewards. Unlocking the second 'Modern Studio' grants access to a fountain that doles out rewards based on cumulative playtime. Upgrading this fountain via the 'Making a Wish' mechanic also bumps up your payout. To top it all off, a brand new day-and-night cycle has been patched in alongside a handful of general bug fixes and QoL tweaks.

A representative from NEXUS Co., Ltd. stated, "Right on the heels of the Chuseok holidays, we wanted to drop a Hanok theme crafted straight from player feedback while beefing up progression and rewards, and cutting down on repetitive grind to make the overall experience much smoother." They added, "We will continue to actively listen to our players and dish out plenty of fun things to do moving forward."