Build exactly the studio you want

In Hollywood Animal, you can decide to build a multi-billion-dollar monster that destroys everything in its path, with blockbusters made strictly according to formulas. But this is far from your only option. You might instead create a boutique studio, and conquer the festivals with avant-garde directors. You could build a trash factory, challenging "good taste" at every turn, filling the screens with blood and spit. This game doesn't tell you how to play or limit you in anything. Just have fun making movies while you try to keep the whole thing afloat.

We shouldn't forget the film industry is just one part of a much larger and dynamic world. Wars and social upheaval, censorship and corruption, strained relations with the authorities and criminal disputes. — Some will be buried in an avalanche of problems, while others seize new opportunities. Make your moves behind the scenes, form unexpected alliances, lie and betray. There are no magic formulas in Hollywood Animal. Only those who can adapt and negotiate survive.

You're the boss, not the groundskeeper

You're the head of a movie studio, and Hollywood Animal delivers challenges fitting your status. Your attention won't be dominated by wallpaper selection and planting bushes. Your time is worth much more than that. Instead you'll be focused on which characters and themes really capture your audience's imagination. That is, while you're not focused on investing in technology that will revolutionize the industry. All while you're persuading a bright young star to sign a long-term contract — despite the fact the arrogant punk has sworn he'll never work with you again.

Of course, Hollywood Animal has everything we love about the genre — building, resource management, upgrades and the rest. — But this is just an outer shell. What matters is the choices you make and the human stories that are written in the process. Whims, prejudices, addictions, secrets from the past... show business is always a tangle of conflicts, and you will be the one to unravel it all. Let someone who works for you take care of the bushes.

Any approach is good — we are, after all, only animals

Hollywood Animal includes you in every step of the filmmaking process, from making up plots to theater distribution, and each part of the game is crafted with artistry and dedication. But the opportunities you'll have are much wider than what you'd usually expect from a tycoon strategy game. Every business has a dark side. You can follow the law — or stay on the mayor's good side. You can raise the screenwriter's salary — or remind him about the prostitute he strangled, which you yourself had hushed up. You can delay a film's release to avoid competition — or ask your friends in the mafia to clear the whole calendar.

You'll want to take great care, when picking the actor for the lead role in your Civil War epic. But in Hollywood Animal, it's just as important how many ribs you'll have to break before he accepts the part.

Why Early Access?

“Unlike our previous games, which were more linear and story-driven, Hollywood Animal offers lots of freedom and variability. It consists of a large number of systems that communicate with each other, and designing it took a delicate touch. We offered a fairly long demo for Steam Next Fest, and already received a huge amount of useful feedback, which helped us improve the game. We decided that we wanted to continue development in the same way – consistently, thoughtfully, and with the help of the players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to take the game out of Early Access by the end of 2025.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“In the complete version, we plan to cover a longer historical period, and offer additional events and features. During Early Access, we'll also be fixing bugs, polishing up the mechanics, and perfecting the playability.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Hollywood Animal is a highly variable game with a huge number of choices, both large and small. It's loosely divided into three Acts, centering around the development of the film industry and world history. To kick off Early Access, we're offering players Act 1, which spans about twenty in-game years – and includes nearly all of the mechanics and events we planned for this period, in near-final quality. We'll be adding and improving the game regularly, as we move towards the full version.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We're planning two price increases: one during Early Access when we add Act 2 to the game, and one more when the full game is released. People who support us now are getting the game for the lowest possible price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Ever since we released the demo, we've been collecting suggestions and bug reports from all over: our Discord channel, the Steam forums, emails, and even YouTube comments. Throughout Early Access, we'll keep gathering and building off player messages from every source we can find – but we always encourage everyone to join us on Discord for faster and more direct feedback.”

This title is only activated on the Steam platform. A step-by-step guide has been provided on how to activate this game. Follow these instructions to quickly unlock and enjoy your new adventure. Happy gaming!

Open Steam:

• Launch the Steam client on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, download and install it from Steam's official website.

Log In:

• Sign in to your Steam account. If you don’t have an account, create one by clicking "Create a new account".

Navigate to "Activate a Product on Steam":

• Click on the "Games" menu at the top of the Steam client.
• Select "Activate a Product on Steam".

Enter Your Product Key:

• Follow the prompts and enter the product key you received when prompted.

Complete Activation:

• Follow the remaining instructions to complete the activation. Your game will be added to your library and ready for download.

This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content, Some Nudity or Sexual Content.

Windows:

• OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
• Processor: Dual Core CPU
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Intel UHD 620, GeForce GT 930MX, AMD R7 240 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 10
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Windows:

• OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11
• Processor: Quad Core CPU
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce 1050 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 560 or higher
• DirectX: Version 11
• Sound Card: DirectX compatible