Pirateknight Games and Team17 have released the first major content update for Sintopia their management title that originally launched on April 16, 2026. Titled 'Imployee Retention,' the update addresses common player feedback with a wide array of new additions, design changes, and hundreds of balance and quality-of-life improvements.
Quick Facts
- Game Title: Sintopia
- Developer: Pirateknight Games
- Publisher: Team17
- Platform: PC (Windows)
- Update Name: Imployee Retention
- Price & Availability: Currently discounted by 20% from £29.99 to £23.99 until August 30, 2026. The update itself is free.
What's Included in the Imployee Retention Update
Designed as a response to player complaints and mechanic feedback, the Imployee Retention patch introduces several notable tools and facilities for managing the underworld. In Sintopia players operate as middle management in Hell—torturing souls for their seven sins, overseeing atonement, and deciding who is worthy of resurrection across both Hell and the Overworld.
The major additions featured in the update include:
- Souls Gate: A new facility that lets players control soul stream priorities.
- The Ground Flattener: A tool for removing basalt pillars to clear space for more facilities.
- Souls Relocator: A tool that instantly sends large groups of souls back to Hell Plaza.
- Cosmetics: 40 new props added to the Cosmetics folder.
- Visual and Technical Enhancements: Support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling, alongside a further camera zoom option.
- Late-Game Challenge: A harder difficulty setting aimed at expert Hell managers.
Pricing and Discount Details
For players joining the management sim for the first time, Sintopia is running a 20% promotional discount on Steam. The price has dropped from £29.99 to £23.99. This discount is active until August 30, 2026, while the Imployee Retention content update is available at no additional cost.