Contraband Police
Holiday Update!
Update 10.6.5
Combat:
- Improved lootbag visibility in tall grass.
- Added item stacking for identical items in lootbag content preview.
- Prevented dead NPC bodies from disappearing during interaction.
- Set the value of all items found on NPC bodies to zero.
- Added an option to adjust the frequency of road ambushes.
- Fixed ammo being consumed despite interrupting the reload animation.
- Fixed sound cutting issues with machine gun fire.
- Fixed a bug where the outpost attack could fail if one of the policemen was hit by a fleeing driver.
Computer:
- Enabled inventory scaling with outpost upgrades.
- Improved visibility of side arrows for switching between object upgrade versions.
Settings:
- Added an option to adjust police siren volume.
- Added an option to switch sprint between toggle and hold.
- Added the ability to change the UV flashlight color.
- Added a new UI visibility setting (displaying only money).
Controller:
- Improved navigation in the News panel of the Main menu.
- Fixed minor visual and control issues in the Settings tab.
Camapign Mode:
- Fixed an issue with opening contraband crates during the Contraband Interception mission.
- Fixed bugs related to road ambushes triggering when the phone rings at the outpost.
- Fixed the speed of glass shard debris from car windows during the Convoy mission.
NPC:
- Blocked the ability to transfer a prisoner into a police car that is too far away.
- Fixed an issue where handcuffed NPCs couldn't leave the area of the Drunken Bear Inn.
- Fixed a bug where an escaping suspect could disappear when exiting a vehicle.
- Fixed a bug with inconsistent NPC hair color combinations.
- Fixed an issue where a fugitive would disappear when exiting a vehicle.
Other:
- Increased the interaction area for frequently used objects (easier selection of small items and objects).
- Enhanced vehicle collision impact effects.
- Improved visibility of cigarette smoke.
- Fixed lighting on some small objects at the outpost.
Update 10.6.4
Important:
- Added a new looting system for killed NPCs.
- Changed controls in the computer interface.
Inspections:
- Fixed an issue where the inspection zone could not be cleared.
- Fixed an issue preventing the next driver from being invited to the inspection area.
- Fixed a bug that prevented switching documents when two were placed in the same spot in the Duty Folder.
Controller:
- Fixed UI display in the trade window.
- Fixed a bug where the first item from the storage was automatically moved to the inventory every time the storage was opened.
Other:
- Fixed missing material (pink texture) on contraband held in hand.
- Fixed missing material (pink texture) on rocks in the environment.
- Fixed lighting issues on objects inside buildings at the outpost.
Spring Update!
Comrades!
By order of the Party, the following is hereby announced:
As of today, Spring Update goes live, introducing most of the improvements developed during the console porting process. Additionally, this update addresses the most frustrating gameplay issues and community-reported bugs from recent months.
In the near future, you can expect further updates focused on optimization (especially the animation system) and additional gameplay fixes.
Consoles
At this stage, our work is fully focused on implementing the new animation system. Due to significant game load during any gameplay restart, we were forced to replace the existing system with our proprietary solution, designed to ensure full stability across all platforms.
Full testing of the finished system will begin later this month.
Update 10.6.3
This version brings significant improvements to game stability and location loading times. In addition, we’ve implemented over 100 fixes addressing the most common bugs and incorporating your feedback and suggestions.
Crimson Fall
Thank you for the overwhelmingly positive reception of our trailer! Your support gives us great motivation to continue working on Contraband Police. Alongside the console porting efforts, our art team is busy creating new terrain and locations.
As a teaser, we present the entrance to the new police station, serving as the Police Base from the basic version of the game. More information about the upcoming DLC will be shared in a separate announcement.
Glory to Acarstan!
Crazy Rocks Team
Update 10.6.3
Tutorial:
- Fixed certain arrow indicator display.
- Fixed missing Cargo Notebook page in the Duty Folder.
- Added Nabokov dialogue animations.
- Added objective to pick up weapon before leaving outpost.
- Added debt repayment when the last day yielded no profit.
- Disabled Tutorial when starting a new game on a completed save slot.
Campaign Mode:
- Fixed companion behavior during side missions.
- Disabled exclamation marks in story missions.
- Added new mission objectives triggered by entering designated areas.
- Fixed Gavrilov's lamp shaking when picked up.
- Fixed disappearing wallet in "Missing Person" mission.
- Increased vehicle durability in "Convoy" mission.
- Changed enemy vehicle behavior when burning in "Convoy" mission.
- Fixed dead enemies clipping through vehicles during the "Convoy" mission.
- Fixed Rebel cover behavior in "Freedom will prevail" mission.
- Fixed Rebel behavior when instantly alerted during "Freedom will prevail" mission.
Endless Mode:
- Blocked interaction with enemies during the "Plane Drop" mission.
- Fixed missing companion animations during outpost upgrades on the computer.
- Fixed missing license plates on cars during upgrades on the computer.
Challenge mode:
- Added auto document handover.
- Fixed extra drivers spawning after day one bankruptcy.
Inspections:
- Improved detachment of car parts.
- Improved bribe hand positioning to match the driver's hand.
- Fixed levitating cargo on Sina.
- Added auto-opening of inspection report on "Inspection Complete".
- Disabled auto-closing of the Duty Handbook with Duty Folder.
- Fixed incorrect vehicle list display in the Duty Handbook's car tab.
- Adjusted smuggler foot escape conditions from the outpost.
Combat:
- Increased aiming zoom.
- Increased recoil effect.
- Increased camera shake when taking damage.
- Shortened Kill Camera duration.
- Adjusted enemy accuracy at close range.
- Added the ability to change weapons while reloading and aiming.
- Fixed shotgun reload bug with one remaining shell.
- Brightened near-death screen effect.
- Disabled companions head-tracking towards the player during shooting.
- Fixed enemies getting stuck on environmental elements near the roads.
- Adjusted enemy behavior in road ambushes after losing sight.
- Fixed outpost object reset after repelling an attack.
- Added new smuggler and Most Wanted behavior in the inspection zone during outpost attacks.
- Fixed enemies not exiting vehicle during an outpost attack when taking damage.
- Fixed outpost attack failing when a retreating driver ran over a companion.
- Fixed outpost attack failing when a companion was killed by a grenade.
- Fixed death animation directions in low cover.
UI:
- Added a blue highlight for the currently selected location on the map.
- Improved resolution and color of some interaction icons.
- Disabled crosshair while driving in third-person mode.
- Disabled inspection summary pop-up in computer.
- Added unique icons for each car during chases.
- Replaced police car icon with player icon on the map when inside the vehicle.
- Renamed and added descriptions for interactive objects at the outpost.
- Improved icon layout during foot and car chases.
- Fixed side mission disappearance from map after outpost attack.
- Fixed road ambush marker disappearing from the map after disabling an option in settings.
- Fixed disappearing enemy markers after changing settings.
- Fixed display of certain UI elements in sniper scope view.
- Fixed fugitive distance display during foot chase.
Music & Sounds:
- Added two new radio tracks.
- Added radio mute on combat music start.
- Prevented ambient music from playing over car radio.
- Fixed improper music playback triggers.
- Disabled ambient mute when entering Varila 4x4 police car.
- Added equip/unequip sounds for Duty Folder and Cargo Notebook.
- Added Repnin greeting voice at interaction start.
- Fixed Truck Scale sound synchronization.
- Fixed door closing sounds for certain vehicles.
- Fixed environment sounds in Endless mode buildings.
- Blocked dialogue interruption by entering interaction menu.
- Blocked companion story dialogue interruption by collision reactions.
Translations:
- Added the ability to change the game language without restarting the application.
- Fixed date display in Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
- Fixed the display of some Chinese subtitles.
- Fixed the size of game mode descriptions in Thai.
- Standardized Thai date formatting.
Achievements:
- Fixed incorrect prisoner count for the "Fantastic Five" achievement using fast travel.
- Fixed object count for "Contraband Buster" achievement.
Gamepad:
- Reworked gamepad controls, action shortcuts, and navigation through documents and UI.
- Fixed aim assist.
- Added menu navigation sounds.
Other:
- Fixed slow location loading.
- Added game pause when opening the car map.
- Fixed terrain textures near Vlad's shop.
- Updated terrain between Vlad's shop and the Inn.
- Fixed water texture on the swamp near the Sawmill.
- Fixed the ability to hand over contraband when a road ambush spawned near the Police Base.
- Disabled the option to sell dead prisoners to ordered prisoner transports.
- Fixed prisoner handover price difference between labor camp and ordered transport.
- Fixed fugitive disappearing when colliding with the environment while exiting a vehicle.
- Fixed driver panic behavior when escape route blocked.
- Added quick exit behavior for companions during combat or when the vehicle is on fire.
- Disabled companions and NPCs from attacking captured prisoners.
- Changed dead NPC ejection from vehicles.
- Added animation speed variations for animals.
- Fixed glass shard ejection direction matching shot angle.
- Fixed issues with shooting at drivers with a sniper rifle.
- Changed character save position outside the outpost to the fast travel point.
- Improved NPC eye tracking on player.
- Disabled truck Scale use during outpost attacks.
- Fixed mouth sync during greetings.
- Fixed arrested NPC descriptions.
- Fixed an extra inventory slot bug on dead and handcuffed NPCs.
- Fixed a hole in the Police Base roof.
- Fixed a hole in the Micros 26D bodywork.
- Fixed Zenith trunk shaking issue.
- Fixed Zenith wheels clipping through terrain.
Crimson Fall DLC
The Great War with Kagastam has come to an end! The people of the South have been freed from the yoke of the capitalist oppressor and can finally enjoy the long-awaited peace.
However, do not be deceived, for among these poor people, enemies of our nation still hide. Their leader, General Morin, is ready to use any means necessary to threaten the greatness of Acaristan!
I turn to you, my most trusted agents, we must do everything to stop him!
In the name of the working people,
Secretary General, Igor Acarov
Crimson Fall
This is a momentous occasion for us! We are officially announcing the first story-driven DLC: Contraband Police - Crimson Fall, which follows the country’s path after the fall of the Blood Fist rebellion. This time, the action will take you to the distant region of Cherenievka, where you will once again take command of the border outpost.
Crimson Fall is a completely new campaign featuring 5 story missions, set in an independent area of the same size as the one from the base game! The atmosphere and season have been carefully selected to reflect the autumn landscape of western Kagastam.
Main Features:
- New storyline.
- Completely new world.
- Female characters.
- New types of drivers.
- Bus with many passengers.
- Police dog.
- New types of contraband.
- New document forgery methods.
- New cars.
- Stealth combat.
We cordially invite you to visit the DLC page on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3439880/Contraband_Police__Crimson_Fall
and watch our official trailer.
Zenith
As a preview of the upcoming changes, we’ve added a new car model to the base game: Zenith. This model is inspired by a classic from the 1980s.
Consoles
The optimization for the PS5 and XBox version is still ongoing, and we are getting closer to ensuring stable 60 frames per second. We will announce the final release date soon.
Glory to Acaristan!
Crazy Rocks Team
From the Garage to the Border!
Two games, endless excitement! 🛠️🛂
This bundle combines hands-on repairs with the intensity of border patrols. Dive into mechanical challenges during the day and take on smugglers by night. It’s a perfect mix of strategy, creativity, and action-packed gameplay.
If you love solving problems and staying one step ahead, this bundle is for you.
Have fun and enjoy the games! 🚗✨
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49503/
Update 10.6.1
Endless Mode:
- Fixed the opening of Level 2 outhouse doors.
- Fixed the display of mission rewards on the map.
- Fixed the display of the indicator above the lever after upgrading it.
- Restored damaged quest giver cars in side missions.
- Added combat behavior for the quest giver.
- Sped up the UI display for the "Plane Drop" mission after accepting it.
Challenge Mode:
- Fixed the calculation of rewards and penalties for inspections.
- Fixed missing penalties for killing animals.
- Fixed smuggler hints not appearing.
- Fixed the display of data in the game summary window.
Achievements:
- Fixed the "Bloody Bumper" achievement.
- Fixed the "Gentleman on the Road" achievement.
Inspections:
- Fixed the dissolving effect of discovered contraband.
- Fixed the highlighting of fields in documents when using the comparer.
- Fixed drivers closing their eyes in photos on documents and "Most Wanted" posters.
- Updated the UI design for document comparison.
Other:
- Fixed a bug causing the game to be lost after a companion's death during the Outpost Attack.
- Fixed a bug related to dying during desertion in an Outpost Attack.
- Fixed a bug with the exclamation mark appearing above the player's cabin during a mission.
- Fixed issues related to window destruction.
- Fixed companions turning wrong direction when opening doors in the office.
- Fixed the display of the night summary when there is limited data.
- Fixed flashlight flickering at night.
Nominate Us!
Comrades!
The awards time has come, and Contraband Police has a shot at earning its place among the best games in this year’s Steam Awards!
As a team of passionate creators, we believe that a great game is born from hard work and love for the craft. That’s why we continue to improve Contraband Police, striving for perfection and always keeping your feedback at the heart of our work.
If Contraband Police has given you unforgettable fun and you value our ongoing efforts, we’d be honored to receive your nomination in the “Labor of Love” category.
Glory to Acaristan!
Crazy Rocks Team
1 Million Copies Sold!
Comrades!
We are proud to announce that Contraband Police has surpassed the incredible milestone of 1 million copies sold on Steam! This is a massive achievement and a shared success. Your support and feedback are invaluable to us, and we have no intention of resting on our laurels. In the spirit of progress, we’re bringing you a new update packed with significant gameplay changes!
Optimization
Comrades, our hard work on optimization has paid off! We’ve improved the game’s performance, resulting in up to 20 additional frames per second! The game now runs smoother than ever, even on less powerful machines.
Driving Improvements
We haven’t forgotten about your driving experiences. With numerous tweaks, vehicle controls are now more intuitive and realistic. From now on, enjoy every mile you travel on the roads of Acaristan!
Weapon Enhancements
The latest update brings significant improvements to weapon mechanics. Your favorite firearms now feel more dynamic, delivering a true sense of impact. With realistic recoil, inertia, and enhanced sound effects, every battle will have a completely new level of intensity.
New Enemy Tactics
Enemies have become smarter! We’ve introduced a new mechanic allowing foes to take advantage of their surroundings. They can now hide behind trees and other objects, making them harder to detect in the field.
Console Release
The main development work is complete, and as soon as we’re confident the game meets our quality standards, we’ll announce the exact release date.
Update 10.6.0
In this version, we’ve fixed the most troublesome bugs affecting gameplay and mechanics. Additionally, we’ve polished several details to enhance the overall experience.
Comrades, thank you for your support and dedication, which has brought us this far! We’re preparing a major announcement that will detail the future development plans for Contraband Police. Stay ready, as the future promises to be exciting!
Glory to Acaristan!
Crazy Rocks Team