THE CITY DIRECTORY
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A connected guide to business, city life and the people in between.
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Release date & launch status
Nivalis Nights is scheduled to launch on Steam on September 29, 2026. The official developer FAQ specifies a full release, with no Early Access period.
Platforms & storefronts
Windows PC is the currently confirmed platform. Steam lists September 29, 2026; the Epic Games Store listing is Coming Soon. Console, macOS and Linux.
PC system requirements
The Steam requirements list 64-bit Windows 10/11, 16 GB RAM and 30 GB storage. A dedicated GPU with at least 6 GB VRAM is minimum; the recommended tier.
Your first day in Nivalis
Start by learning your first business, your nearby streets and the route home. Nivalis Nights combines an authored story with business management, so your.
How the city fits together
Nivalis Nights connects business ownership, food sourcing, exploration and relationships. The official pitch includes restaurants, ramen bars, nightclubs,.
Build a day that works for you
You can choose how to divide a day between your businesses, relationships, story, fishing and home life. The developers describe this as a flexible routine;.
Questions before moving to Nivalis
Find the current answers on release, platforms, business, travel and relationships. All guidance distinguishes official descriptions from mechanics that.
Business
Build your corner of the city
Nivalis Nights lets you grow from a small food business into restaurants, ramen bars and nightclubs. Ingredients, menus, equipment, staff and delegation all.
Run a restaurant, understand every plate
Restaurant planning starts with the connection between recipes, ingredients and equipment. The August 2026 menu update confirms all three are needed to.
Your first noodle business
Ramen bars are an officially listed business type. The October 2024 character spotlight describes a noodle bar in Meridian Market and an early employee,.
Plan a nightlife business
Nightclubs are a confirmed business type in Nivalis Nights. The official pitch includes growing into premier clubs, but complete nightclub costs, menus,.
Staff, service & morale
The developer Q&A confirms hiring and managing staff. The April 2025 manager preview also describes support for staff efficiency and morale, but published.
Managers & the time they give back
In the April 2025 developer description, managers become hireable at venue level 3. Their duties include ingredient restocking, staff efficiency and morale.
Venue upgrades & expansion checks
Upgrading venues and expanding into new districts are described in the developer Q&A. A historical manager update ties hiring to venue level 3; exact.
A clear view of costs & profit
A useful business record separates revenue, ingredients, labor and overhead. Official material confirms buying supplies, paying managers and expanding.
Food
Recipes: what is actually on the menu
The August 2026 official menu update names Cola Chicken, Summer Salad, Meridian Pizza and VegCoffee, and confirms that dishes need recipes, ingredients and.
Buy, grow or fish? Start with the ingredient.
Buying and growing ingredients are officially confirmed, and the fishing devlog connects catches to kitchen supply. The useful sourcing choice depends on.
Cooking: connect recipe, stock & equipment
Official material says a dish needs its recipe, ingredients and the right equipment. The developer Q&A also describes recipe unlocking and customization;.
A menu with a reason for every dish
The official menu preview describes varied food categories and dishes with different levels of exclusivity. Build your comparison around observed serving.
Equipment before you commit to a dish
The official menu announcement says suitable equipment is required alongside recipes and ingredients. No complete equipment list, price table or.
Grow a supply you can plan around
The March 2025 devlog describes rentable greenhouses, seeds, specialized machinery and adjustable temperature, humidity and light. Harvests can be sold or.
A quiet trip. A useful catch.
Fishing and a player-piloted boat are confirmed. The January 2025 devlog connects catches to sushi dishes, describes daytime and nighttime fishing, and.
Vendors, stock & business relationships
The developer Q&A describes vendors selling goods from cooking ingredients to furniture, and notes that buying repeatedly from some vendors may improve.
City
Your boat & the waters beyond
The developer Q&A confirms that you can pilot your own boat. It offers access to places connected to the water, while taxis and trains provide automated.
Find your place in the vertical city
Nivalis is divided into large districts with businesses, residents and interiors to explore. Official sources describe automated trains and HOVA taxis,.
District field guide
Official development blogs introduce Meridian Market, Skyhigh Gardens and Seaside Boardwalk, with Calypso Island also discussed. These are previewed places,.
Trains, HOVA taxis & boats
The official Q&A describes automated HOVA taxis and trains for district travel, and a boat you can pilot. Cars are not player-drivable. Exact routes, fares.
Explore with a question in mind
The developer Q&A connects exploration with story locations and new business districts. The July 2025 blog also describes discovering recipes through.
Achievement Points & new opportunities
The July 2025 official blog describes Achievement Points found around Nivalis and links collecting them to new areas and business opportunities. Exact.
People
The people behind the neon
The January 2026 development update describes 135+ voiced main and secondary characters. Official spotlights introduce people such as Thaddeus, Banor and.
Friendships, rivals & choices
The official Q&A says interactions and side-quest choices can shape friendship, rivalry, business partnerships and romance. Relationships can affect your.
Romance without the spoilers
Romance is an officially described relationship possibility in Nivalis Nights. A complete list of romanceable characters, gift preferences, thresholds and.
Follow the stories, keep your choices
The March 2026 developer Q&A describes a story with a beginning and an ending, with different paths shaped by characters and side quests. Nivalis Nights is.
Home
A home near the life you want
Official material describes multiple homes and business properties across districts, with customization and different styles. The August 2025 homes blog.
Make an apartment your own
The August 2025 developer blog describes homes ranging from compact studios to lofts and a standalone house on Calypso Island. Some may include basic.
Furniture, style & practical records
Official housing material confirms varied furniture and accessories, vendors with different assortments, and customization of homes and venues. A complete.
Decorating for yourself & clients
The August 2025 homes blog describes paid decorating work for clients with particular tastes and requirements. It also confirms customization of your own.
Activities
Chess & other city diversions
The official feature list confirms challenging NPCs in mini-games and taking part in a cyberpunk chess tournament. Opponent locations, entry conditions and.
Weather, market events & the day outside
Official material describes changing weather, including rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms and sunshine. A January 2025 blog also describes events affecting.