City Game Studio v1.25 is a thrilling deep management sim where you build your dream game studio on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative genius at Binogure Studio for keeping the magic alive. Which you can find on Steam and GOG with 91% Very Positive reviews.
If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own game studio, and doing it better than the big publishers, then it’s time to get ready. Independent developer Binogure Studio is rolling out a massive update for City Game Studio v1.25 on December 10, 2025. And it’s coming to Linux, and it’s Verified for Steam Deck. Here’s the kicker, we now have a 7-day, 50% discount! So you’ll be able to dive into the management sim at half price until December 17, 2025.
Following its spotlight in Steam’s Daily Deal earlier this year, this update isn’t just a few tweaks, it’s a full-blown evolution. Binogure Studio has clearly been listening to the community. As a result, what’s arriving next month feels like the studio’s love letter to fans who want more control, clarity, and smoother management.
What’s New in City Game Studio v1.25
Game of the Year Rework:
Finally, a Game of the Year system that actually tells you what’s going on. Since you will now see your odds of winning right on the screen, browse through a history of past winners, and even earn a studio trophy you can proudly display. That trophy isn’t just for show either, it also boosts your team’s morale when you snag the title. The whole feature’s been optimized for performance, too, so it runs smoother than ever.
Studio Director Upgrades:
Your Director’s smarter now. You can tell them to port games to other consoles and even decide the compatibility rate yourself. So, go high for top-tier ports, or risk a lower rate if you’re feeling daring. The Director’s new UI makes managing everything a breeze with cleaner menus and clearer data.
City Game Studio Trailer – before the v1.25 update
New Dashboards:
Goodbye messy line charts, hello gorgeous, easy to read histograms. Whether you’re self-publishing, working with a publisher, or outsourcing development, color-coded curves make profit tracking a joy. Console dashboards also include manufacturing cost gauges and tooltip explanations for every little detail.
Options & Performance Boosts:
You can now crank up the game to 120 FPS, and yes, there’s a fully working borderless fullscreen mode. Graphics settings are clearer, and tool tips now show which settings are due to hit performance hardest.
Less Micromanagement & More Freedom:
Producers automatically un-assign themselves after publishing a game. so no more pointless clicking! Plus, you can’t accidentally assign them to finished titles anymore.
New Cheat Codes for City Game Studio v1.25:
Need to experiment? Instantly grab free servers or finish a game/remake on the fly. Perfect for testing or just having fun breaking your own rules.
Bug Fixes & Quality-of-Life Polishing
From fixed achievement translations to smarter AI choices, the list of bug fixes is long and satisfying. Since studios now sell furniture properly, minigames won’t freeze up, and those annoying contract timing errors are gone. Oh, and those sneaky exploits for self-console ports and multiple cracks? Closed. For good.
What’s Next After City Game Studio v1.25
Binogure’s already hard at work on v1.26, which promises save/load UI improvements, a streamlined new-game flow, DLC and update support, and even DRM tools for consoles.
As developer Xavier (aka Binogure) puts it:
“With v1.25, I focused on clarity and control. You’ll see outcomes more transparently, ship better ports, and understand your business at a glance. It’s a big community-driven step, and v1.26 is already on the way.”
So mark your calendar, Linux and Steam Deck players. City Game Studio v1.25 launches on December 10, 2025, with half off for this week. Time to fire up your studio, grab that GOTY trophy, and show the industry who really runs this town. The management sim is priced at $19.99 USD / £15.99 / 18,50€ on Steam and GOG. But should now be discounted 50% on both stores for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.