On Monday I had the privilege to announce that highly anticipated Economy Update will be coming this Friday. If you want to get into nitty-gritty details regarding the update, make sure to check the recent announcement – it has all of the neccessary information for you, so feel free to check it out.
Today, I'm thrilled to share that Economy Update is already available for you to download. Adjusted store and workshop prices, brand-new widgets which will help you track your earnings and spendings better, additional loan options, and much, much more! As always, leave your thoughts regarding the update in the comment section below. I hope you will like this one, folks!
What is more, with the Economy Update we're gonna introduce the UI rework. You're not gonna see any visible changes to the UI tho' but it's another huge step for us in making Gas Station Simulator better. Think about this change as a Quest System Rework – the UI changes we introduce are gonna make our life much, much easier and will help us enhance the game with more mechanics, functionalities, and DLCs in the future!
We've also managed to fix a couple of those pesky bugs. Full list below:
Quality of Life changes💥
Now there is an option to sort items by amount while putting them on shelves
Some missing tutorials were added
Bugfixes🐛
Fixed an issue that caused picked-up items to stay on the ground/teleport
There is no more possibility to get out of the playable area during minigolf minigame
There is no more possibility to leave the playable area using Rudy/Towy
Fixed an issue that caused an incorrect Joe behavior on crash sites
Jack of all Trades achievement now works only for base-game employee skills
Information about the full trash bin now does not take trash containers into account
RC car no longer plays sounds if we exit it holding forward input
Fixed an issue that prevented reaching the 23rd level of popularity
Fixed an issue that prevented completing the Party Bus quest due to the bus not stopping while the station was closed
Some of the hard-to-reach splash paint areas were adjusted
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And that's it for today. Don't hesitate to throw your feedback at us wherever you feel like it. Your feedback is the most important asset for us, so keep those comments coming and make the marketing guy aka me happy ːsteamhappyː For now, until the next devlog!
Welcome to the first announcement in 2024! I hope you had a wonderful break and you’ve managed to greet 2024 with a blast. In today’s devlog, I’m thrilled to bring you some information about the upcoming update for Gas Station Simulator - the Economy Update! This update aims to make the in-game economic system more dynamic, providing a more realistic and engaging financial challenge for you folks! Let’s roll!
What is an Economy Update? 🤔
An Economy Update involves a comprehensive rebalancing of various in-game elements related to finances, prices, and economic interactions. In this update, we've focused on refining the pricing structures for gas. Additionally, we've introduced new features like a dynamic gas pricing curve, delivery fees, and expanded loan options to add depth and complexity to the game's economic landscape.
Gas Pricing ⛽
With this update, we’re finally adding a visible dynamic pricing curve for gas. This curve will reflect recent price trends, providing you with a more realistic and dynamic market to navigate. Keep an eye on the gas ordering interface to stay informed about the current pricing trends.
Delivery Fees 💰
Starting with this update, deliveries will incur a fee if the order amount is less than $150. The delivery cost will be a flat $25.
Loans 🤝
To cater to the diverse financial needs, we've introduced additional loan options. Each loan comes as usual, with a specified amount to borrow and a set time frame for repayment:
<*>$100 - $200 (8 minutes to pay back) <*>$250 - $450 (12 minutes to pay back) <*>$500 - $800 (16 minutes to pay back) <*>$1000 - $1400 (24 minutes to pay back) <*>$2000 - $2500 (36 minutes to pay back)
The initial design of the loan system remains unchanged. In the unfortunate event of non-repayment, the biker will make an appearance to collect the player's movable properties with a value similar to the outstanding loan. In other words - think twice before you decide to get yourself a loan – If I were you, I wouldn’t like to meet the biker face to face while taking my stuff away.
New Widgets 👀
Storehouse Inventory Widget 📦
In response to player feedback, we're introducing a handy new widget that displays the current inventory count in your storehouse. Keep track of your stocked items efficiently and plan your restocking strategies accordingly.
Financial Overview Widget 📊
Stay on top of your financial game with the new Financial Overview Widget. This feature provides a detailed breakdown of your spendings and earnings, helping you manage your station's finances more effectively.
Pricing Adjustments 💲
Client Purchases 🙋
As part of the Economy Update, we've meticulously reviewed and adjusted the prices for items that customers can purchase at your station.
Workshop Prices 🛠️
Speaking about adjusting prices – we’ve also extended our scrutiny to the workshop. Prices for both items and services in the workshop have been fine-tuned to reflect a more realistic economic model.
Last week of our giveaway! 💥
Before we wrap up, don't forget about our ongoing giveaway! There's just one week left to participate and stand a chance to win an exclusive opportunity to appear in our games. If you somehow didn’t participate yet, make sure to click this link or the image below.
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And that’s it for today! Make sure to leave your feedback regarding the Economy Update in the comments section below or hop on our official discord server. Your feedback and support is invaluable for us, so thank you very much for every single comment. Until the next devlog!
P.S Oh I totally forgot to announce when the update is gonna be live. Sorry for that, folks! I’m happy to share that the Economy Update will be live on Friday! As soon as the update goes live, we’re gonna make sure to officially let you know via Steam, Discord, and our social media channels.
Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC devlog #2 – Mortal Business 👦
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
It’s Sewek again! Welcome to another Tidal Wave DLC related devlog. In today’s development update, I’m gonna delve into the Mortal Business system that’s gonna be crucial in our upcoming DLC. Get ready to dive deep into the world of business mortality, aquatic adventures, and, of course, the notorious Chunchumanchu god. If you somehow missed the first Tidal Wave DLC devlog, you can still read it by clicking this link. But enough talkin’ Let's explore the key features of the Mortal Business system 👇
Mortal Business System ☠️
In the Tidal Wave DLC, we're introducing a brand-new Mortal Business system. Every time a client meets an unfortunate end in the ocean, the wrath of Chunchumanchu god will intensify. You might be thinking right now – OK, but what am I supposed to do with that? Well, actually more than you might have expected. First of all, it’s your job to keep the rental equipment in the best quality possible.
If you neglect taking care of the gear, it’s gonna lose its durability which might lead to a devastating accident with deadly consequences. You will need to balance profit-making with ethical decisions to avoid invoking the wrath of the mighty god. It's a dynamic twist that adds a layer of strategic depth to your Gas Station management.
The Shark 🦈
Did you miss Dennis? If so, I have some good news for ya! He will also be a part of the Tidal Wave DLC…But just in a different form to say the least. In our brand-new DLC your main antagonist is gonna be a devastating shark lurking in the ocean.
You will need to fend him off from time to time to keep your customers safe while they venture into the ocean. To do so, we're giving you a means of power this time! A handy hand cannon at your disposal 💥
Scuba Diving 🤿
For the first time ever, your Gas Station will extend its services to the open waters. Clients can now rent windsurfing boats and scuba diving gear, offering a refreshing break from the routine fueling and cashier duties. But every adventure has its own dangers, right?
I just spoke with our Head of Social Media, and he really wanted me to remind you guys about our giveaway that is currently running. I promised him that I’m gonna bring as many of you as possible, so be so kind and do me a favor 🙏I don’t want him to be mad at me 🙀Click the image below and may the for… luck of course, be with you 🍀
Christmas wishes 🎄
Oh and since I’ve got your attention, I’d like to wish all of you a Merry, Merry Christmas! Spend this time with your loved ones, charge up your batteries, play some fantastic games, and we shall welcome 2024 with a banger 💣
Stay up-to-date 📰
And we’ve come to an end! So, what do you think about the Mortal Business system and this whole thingy with our ocean “friend”? What would you like to see next? The comment section is at your disposal, fellow gas jockeys! Last but not the least, if you don’t want to miss any future updates related to our upcoming DLCs, consider adding the games to your wishlist. Until the next devlog, folks! 👋
Tidal Wave DLC estimated release date & a giveaway🔥
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
As we’re getting closer and closer to the Christmas break and the end of the year, I thought that it’s gonna be great to share some very important information related to our upcoming Tidal Wave DLC.
First of all, I have the privilege to share the estimated release date with ya all! You heard that right – Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC is coming sooner than you might have expected. Your tropical island journey will begin sometime in Q1 2024 – how cool is that? Apart from that, I just wanted to let you know that another Tidal Wave DLC related devlog is just around the corner – you will be able to read the whole thing on Thursday to be precise.
Enter our giveaway🏆
If you’re following our social media channels, you might have realized that we’re currently running a giveaway. And let me tell you – the prize is fantastic. Wanna try your luck? Don’t hesitate and enter the giveaway now. You can do so by clicking this link or the image below.
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s gonna be it for today! So, who can’t wait to experience a brand-new addition to the Gas Station universe? Me too. Leave your answers in the comments below. If you still have any suggestions what would you like to see in the Tidal Wave DLC feel free to share such information with us as well. And last but not the least, if you don’t want to miss any future updates especially related to Tidal Wave DLC, consider adding it to your wishlist 👇
It's Sewek again with another bunch of fixes related to the recent Quest System Rework! Once again, thank you so much for you comments under the recent hotfix – thanks to your help, we were once again able to track those pesky issues much, much faster! Now, let's see the full patch notes for today's hotfix👇
Fixed an issue that caused a crash when the gamepad was connected while entering Rudy
There is no longer a possibility to enter Rudy before the first quest related to it
Muting car horns in options now work correctly
Turning off Christmas Hats in options now correctly removes a hat from Gustave
Fixed an issue that caused the quest for entering the Gas Station for the first time to complete before the player went inside the building
Loading a game with the Player Character being outside the playable area now sets his position to his room
Fixed a rare issue that allowed to pour more fuel into the Airstrip planes than the available amount
There is no longer a possibility to quickly save/load the game while the player is in a vehicle
Fixed an issue that caused a failed picklock attempt to count into challenge progress
Fixed an issue that prevented ordering Airstrip-related deliveries (airport fuel, duct tape)
Fixed an issue that prevented base game storyline progress if the workshop was restored before the related quest
Fixed a crash related to lockpicking minigame if the gamepad was connected while starting this activity
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that's it for today! Let me know in the comments below what do you think about the hotfix. Also, if you're still having some issues with the game or you're experiencing some weird stuff happening, make sure to leave you answer down below. Last but not the least, if you want to stay in the loop regarding everything Gas Station Sim, feel free to join our new discord server. You can do so by clicking this link. Until the next devlog!
~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek
Quest System Rework Hotfix #1
Hey, Gas Jockeys!
First of all, I'm so thankful for all of the comments that you've sent to us. Thanks to that, we were able to track those pesky bugs and issues and guess what – some of the most annoying ones (which basically blocked your further progress) are fixed in today's hotfix. You can find full patch notes below 👇
Fixed an issue that caused a few quests not to be completed if the in-game language was other than English (quest with buying a parking lot, bus stop, toilet)
The quest for obtaining Premium Drinks in the Airstrip campaign now completes correctly if products were obtained before this quest
Electricity sparks above one of the airstrips were removed
Fixed an issue that caused the quest “Clean one more thing” to not be completed in some scenarios
Fixed an issue that caused the objective marker to spawn at the wrong position instead of on a Towy Truck
Fixed an issue that caused the objective marker to spawn at the wrong position instead of on a Spiders Web
Fixed an issue that caused the finished Aristrip questline to start once again
Rest assured – we're still gonna be tracking the reports that you'll send to us. Keep those comments and feedback coming. Once again, thank you so much for your constant support. Untill the next update!
~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek
Quest System Rework is here! 🔥
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
Welcome to another Gas Station Simulator development update. Today I have the privilege to announce that the long-awaited quest system rework update is finally here. It’s probably one of the most important updates in the history of Gas Station Simulator, so don’t hesitate and go check it out.
What exactly Quest System Rework does?
But what exactly will this rework do – you might think. Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered. So, for those of you who are not familiar with the Airstrip DLC – its storyline starts as soon as you upgrade your station to the 3rd level and you hire your very first employee. Before the quest system rework, you’d need to complete dozens of Airstrip DLC quests, while those related to the base game were hidden until you’ve finished the DLC ones. With the quest system rework you now have the possibility to choose in which particular order you’d like to do them.
Let me give you an example – Let’s start from the point where you’ve upgraded your station already to the 3rd level and Airstrip DLC quests come in. You can do them if you want, but if you feel like you need more money, employees, popularity or whatever you need basically, you can always follow the main ones without worrying much about the Airstrip DLC. In other words – until you feel like you’re ready to go with Airstrip DLC, you can freely focus on growing your gas station empire. And yes – you can complete for example three Airstrip-related quests and come back again to the base game, leaving Airstrip for the later.
Oh… And one more thing: As soon as you download the update make sure to check out if everything works as intended – especially saves. If by any means you’ll encounter any issues, make sure to leave your comment under this announcement or contact us via email here: support@drago-entertainment.com
Tidal Wave DLC – teaser trailer reminder🏝️
If somehow some of you might have missed the teaser for the Tidal Wave DLC, worry no more! You can have a look at it right now and share your thoughts in the comments below.
Just a quick reminder that you can still sign-up to become our playtester. If you still haven’t done it yet, you can do so by clicking this link or the image below, and fill the form that you will find there. After that, we’ll carefully analyze every single application and we’ll contact those chosen with further information.
What about the Economy Update?🤔
So far we've introduced to you an Employee Update and Quest System rework is finally here, so you might be thinking what's gonna be next? Worry no more, folks, since I've got you covered. From now on, we'd like to put emphasis on some changes related to in-game economy. We won't spoil anything just yet, but let me assure you – it's coming sooner rather than later. As always – let us know in the comments what do you think about it.
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s it for today, folks! Hope you’ve enjoyed our little teaser. Don’t hesitate to throw your feedback at us in the comments section below regarding the quest system update, our upcoming DLCs including Tidal Wave and Shady Deals, or basically everything Gas Station Sim. Enjoy the update and until the next devlog!
I hope you had a great weekend and you've managed to charge up your batteries to face the challenges that await ahead of you. So, what do I have in the store for you today?
As we've stated in our previous announcement, we're constantly speaking with the production team to figure out how to be more transparent with you, folks. As we value our community feedback, we thought that it'd be the best to give some of you a unique opportunity to get your hands on our upcoming projects (not only related to Gas Station Simulator). Thus, we've came up with an idea of running playtest sessions, but in order to do that, well... We need playtesters. That is when you come in!
How do I sign up?
It's quite simple – all you have to do is click this link or the image below, and it'll take you to our website. Then, you just need to fill out the form and follow the instructions, and as soon as we're ready to start playtest session, we'll contact those chosen ones. I'm counting on you, folks!
Stay up-to-date📰
And that's it for today! If you want to stay in the loop and be notified about the recent news related to Gas Station Simulator and its upcoming DLCs (Tidal Wave for instance) consider adding the Tidal Wave DLC to your wishlist.
Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC teaser is here! 🏝️
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
Welcome to another Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC announcement. Today I have the privilege to share a fresh look at the upcoming DLC, as I'm happy to present to you a brand-new teaser for the Tidal Wave DLC. Take a look at it and let me know in the comments what you think! For now, let's enjoy it 🔥
Stay up-to-date 📰
Hope you’ve enjoyed our little teaser. Don’t hesitate to throw your feedback at us in the comments section below regarding the Tidal Wave DLC, or basically everything Gas Station Sim. Before we finish, I have one more thing that I'd like to announce - right now, we're talking with our production team to figure out how we can be more transparent in terms of our bugfixing. We want to keep you guys in loop, so stay tuned! Until the next devlog.
Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC Devlog #1 🚤
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
It's been a while since our last announcement but we've been working tirelessly on a quest system rework, some improvements to the game, and a Tidal Wave DLC content. Speaking about – today's devlog is gonna be the first one about our upcoming DLC. From now on on a regular basis, I'll be posting those so you can better understand what Tidal Wave DLC is. Without further ado, let's roll!
Different setting = Different challenges
As many of you know, Gas Station Simulator - Tidal Wave DLC puts you in charge of a gas station on a tropical island which is a totally different setting and vibe than the famous desert on Route 66. However, as you might have guessed already from the headline – different setting comes with a different set of challenges, activities, mechanics, and much, much more!
One great example here is fueling jet skis. Yeap, you've read that right! Apart from fueling cars, you'll have the unique opportunity to take care of jet skis as well. Will there be more mechanics connected to jet skis? Unfortunately, devs told me that I cannot spoil anything yet, so I'll have to keep you guessing.
But there are more familiar things that come in totally new packages. Remember ordering products? You still have to get those shelves stocked somehow. Instead of a truck, as you're on an island, expect to have your goods delivered in form of a spacious yacht. How cool is that?
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that would be it for today's announcement, fellow gas jockeys. Make sure to let me know in the comments if you prefer more regular devlogs but smaller ones, or you'd rather see bigger one let's say once per month. Apart from that, don't hesitate to share your feedback about the Gas Station Simulator - Tidal Wave DLC in the comments below. And last but not the least, if you don't want to miss any future updates, consider adding the DLC to your wishlist. See you in another devlog!
