Market Chain 98 Launches in Full, Expanding Far Beyond Its Demo
Market Chain 98, developed by MGR Studio, is now available in full on Steam as of July 29, 2026. The release follows a demo period during which the studio gathered community feedback — feedback the developer credits as shaping the final product.
What changed from the demo
The demo confined players to a single region. The full release opens considerably more scope:
- Global Logistics across 5 hubs: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia are all now accessible.
- 14+ Markets available to purchase, manage, and upgrade.
- 18+ Portfolio Assets designed to automate systems and augment runs.
- Factory System: A new tab unlocked via a Portfolio license. Players can construct five factory types to fulfill B2B contracts, ship pallets of goods, and execute high-value single transactions.
The Factory System appears to be the most structurally significant addition — a dedicated production layer that sits on top of the existing market management loop and opens a separate economic track through bulk contracts.
MGR Studio identifies as a solo indie developer and has noted that Steam reviews carry meaningful weight for the game's algorithmic visibility.
For players who tested the demo, the full version represents a substantial expansion in both geographic scope and mechanical depth.