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Big Ambitions 1.0 guides: first shop, payroll, banking, importing, housing, warehouses, factories, and the story walkthrough.
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Big Ambitions Wiki
Starter shops, money loops, and New York neighborhood guides for Big Ambitions 1.0.
Unofficial Big Ambitions wiki for 1.0: first-shop walkthroughs, business rankings, warehouse setups, and New York neighborhood tips.
- 1.0
- Full release
- 7
- Neighborhoods
- 126
- Achievements
- Solo
- Campaign
Official trailer
Big Ambitions 1.0 release trailer
Game overview
From uncle Fred's apartment to a Hamptons mansion
Big Ambitions is a single-player role-playing business sim set in a compressed New York. You sleep, eat, hire staff, and physically walk stock across town until your shops run without you. Start with the getting started walkthrough, then check the business tier list and the 1.0 patch notes.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Hovgaard Games
- Publisher
- Hovgaard Games
- Platform
- Steam (Windows, macOS)
- Genre
- Business sim / life sim
- Release date
- 28 Aug 2026 (1.0)
- Players
- Single-player
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Hubs organised around what players actually search: first shops, rankings, patches, and tools.
Tier List
Big Ambitions business tier list for 1.0: which shops print, which formats stall, and how neighborhood demand changes the rank.
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Big Ambitions patch hub: 1.0 full release notes, Early Access history from 0.9 to 0.11, and where to watch Steam news.
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Big Ambitions tools: opening-hour cheatsheets, system requirements, and the practical tables players keep next to Steam.
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Official Big Ambitions links: Steam store, Discord, Reddit, forums, roadmap, Hovgaard socials, and the Workshop.
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Deep walkthroughs for the first week, payroll, headquarters, and factories.
Latest updates
1.0 notes, Early Access history, and the newest guides.
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The pages players open after their first failed shop.
Quick start
New in New York? Follow these five steps before you rent a second shop.
- 1
Finish the story tutorial once
Story mode still teaches apartments, food, and the first lease. Follow the getting started checklist so you do not stall on the register.
- 2
Hire before you expand
A shop you staff is worth more than a second empty room. Use the employees guide to call a recruiter and leave the till.
- 3
Read demand before you rent
Market Insider shows neighborhood demand, class mix, and rivals. Cross-check the neighborhood ranking before you sign.
- 4
Replace wholesalers with a warehouse
Imports beat Metro prices. When daily profit is stable, follow the warehouse loop and park a van.
- 5
Open a headquarters last
Purchasing agents and HR desks need a real HQ. Set desks from the headquarters page once two shops already print money, then use banking before a Hamptons house.
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FAQ
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Is Big Ambitions 1.0 out?
Yes. Hovgaard Games shipped the full 1.0 build on 28 August 2026 after Early Access. Read the 1.0 notes for The Hamptons, banking, and new furniture.
Where should a new player start?
Open the getting started guide, then the make money page. Skip factories until a shop runs without you.
Does Big Ambitions have multiplayer?
No. The Steam build is single-player only. Rivals are AI owners in the same city.
Which languages does this wiki cover?
English, Français, Deutsch, and Español. In-game Steam text also includes many other languages; this fan wiki focuses on those four.
What is the best first business?
High-volume retail with strong local demand — often gifts, liquor, or jewelry — beats a tutorial fast-food counter. See the business tier list.
Is this wiki official?
No. It is a fan resource. Confirm patch dates on Steam, Discord, or the community links page.
Ready to take over New York?
Open your first shop the right way with the getting started guide, then rank products on the tier list and staff the floor from the employees page.
Start with the beginner guide