Lottery Machine enters the stage with a new Gas Station Simulator update🔥
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
I hope you had a fantastic weekend and you’ve managed to charge up your batteries to face the challenges that await you this week. After our Friday’s update regarding Car Junkyard DLC it’s a high time for a little surprise for Gas Station Simulator. Today, I’d like to walk you through another update that in fact is already available for you to download and includes a brand-new money/popularity making machine – lottery. Wanna hear more about it? Let’s not waste any more time, and dive right into the details 👇
Everything you need to know about the lottery update 🎟️
First and foremost, let’s talk about how to access the lottery machine and where it’s gonna be placed on your thriving gas station empire. So, in order to access and acquire a lottery machine you need to open your PC and direct to the “Features” tab. There you’ll be able to purchase the machine and start using it to make some additional profit.
Now, let’s talk a little bit about how it’s gonna work in the game. Before you begin earning some money from the lottery, you need to set up a prize according to your liking. The higher the prize, the better the reward will be (higher ticket price along with the greater popularity growth). Basically the biggest risk is that even if the percentage of winning is 0.2% there is still a slight chance that someone will win the prize before earning exceeds your prize pool. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s it for today. Let me know in the comments down below what you think about the update. We’ll be monitoring the comments and your feedback throughout the week, so don’t hesitate to let us know your thoughts. And last but not least, I’d like to announce that we’ve teamed up with some fine folks over Sparrow Night and came up with a fresh Gas & News bundle. If running only one empire wasn't a big challenge for you, try your hand at building and managing your editorial line of your dreams.
Meet Sean – the main character in Gas Station Simulator – Car Junkyard DLC📜
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
You know what it is? No, it’s not black & yellow – it’s another development sneak peek time! I’m fully aware that I’ve announced that the next one will arrive closer to the end of the month, but hey – why don’t we treat ourselves a little bit faster, huh?
As promised, in today’s development update, I’ll dive deep into the Car Junkyard DLC lore – more specifically I'm gonna delve into some details regarding the main character in our upcoming DLC – Sean. When all is said and done, you’re gonna be ready to greet the upcoming DLC in a breeze (story-wise of course), so without further ado, let’s get the party started 🔥
Meet Sean 🧔
First of all, let's talk about Sean's role in the game. If you've played our other DLC – Airstrip – you've probably already met Joe who introduces you to some of the basic mechanics of the Airstrip DLC. Sean will have sort of similar but much more active role than Joe – sure, he's gonna serve you as a guide through the beginning of the DLC and later on will be there for you if you need any additional help, but he is not gonna be just an NPC🤫. We'll go over all of the nitty-gritty details in the future devlog tho.
Sean's backstory📕
Sean's life has never been a bed of roses. While he truly possesses needed knowledge about cars, he's never found any success with his car business. Accumulating plentiful debts across different states, he moved to the middle of nowhere. This is when your story begins.
At the beginning, Sean may seem a little bit odd and wild, but as you progress through the DLC, you'll realize his true potential. He is a daydreamer and lacks the necessary financial skills to keep the Junkyard going, so he needs someone just like you, who can help him run this place. Don't mess it up, and soon you're gonna see the fruits of your hard work.
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s what we call a development sneak peek! Let me know in the comment section below what you think about the story and Sean himself. The team is also counting on your suggestions regarding the DLC, so keep those comments coming, and I’ll make sure to read them all as carefully as possible. Last but not least, if you want to stay up-to-date with everything Gas Station Simulator, consider adding the upcoming Car Junkyard DLC to your wishlist 🙇
Embrace Car Junkyard DLC vibe with our first development sneak peek 👀
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
Welcome to our first Car Junkyard DLC-related devlog. It’s been a while since we’ve shared any updates regarding our upcoming DLC, and I guess many of you cannot wait to see the progress we’ve made so far. 😎
Today’s devlog will focus purely on the general vibe of the DLC. I will give you some details regarding the kind of things that have been inspiring us since the start of production. And who knows – I might already have some work-in-progress screenshots of the map, so stick with me till the end of this announcement to see it for yourself. Without further ado, let the game begin. 🔥
Where do we draw our inspiration from? 🤔
First and foremost, it’s still a Gas Station Simulator, so we’re drawing our inspiration heavily from American culture. As for Car Junkyard DLC, we’re trying as much as we can to follow the vibe of American muscle cars as well as the mystery behind the famous scrap yards.
So, we’ve covered briefly the inspirations behind this DLC, but what does it tell us about some possible mechanics available in the DLC? Well… As you’ve probably guessed a lot of stuff will be involved around creating and developing your dream vehicle. I’d love to share more with you, but that would quickly ruin the fun factor and excitement before the release, right?
Keep in mind this screen is heavy work-in-progress. You can even see that workshop doesn't have textures yet but not gonna lie – Junkyard is shaping up pretty damn fast!
What to expect in the future?🔥
Unfortunately, that’s gonna be it for today’s announcement. I understand it might not be much for now, but I promise I’ll keep the momentum going. Another sneak peek into the development is already in the advanced stage and it should be available at the end of May. We will delve into the Car Junkyard DLC’s story, and I’m gonna do my best to introduce you to the main character of the DLC – Sean.
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s it for today, fellow gas jockeys! So, how do you like our little announcement? Do you have other possible ideas that we could draw inspiration from? Also, do you have any ideas or suggestions regarding the Gas Station Simulator - Car Junkyard DLC itself? As always, I’m counting on your comments down below. If you want to stick with everything Gas Station Simulator, consider adding the DLC to your wishlist and follow us on our social media channels. Until the next devlog!
P.S We've recently teamed with up some fine folks over Kiki Games, and we just wanted to let you know that there is a brand-new bundle popping out on Steam. If you feel like you have whatever it takes to be a real estate agent, I think this bundle will be right one for you. Check it out below👇
Quick hotfix for AZERTY keyboard and missing Joe issues
Gas Station Simulator:
AZERTY keyboard now works correctly
Airstrip:
Joe is now respawned correctly on the first plane taping objective
Picking up sand, popularity growth, and much, much more! 🔥
Gas Station Simulator:
Improvements
The loan timer was changed to show the remaining time more accurate
Various CPU optimizations were addressed
Bugfixes
Popularity values are now loading correctly
Fixed an issue that caused Rudy not to pick up sand
RC car correctly rotates in the air
RC car no longer falls under the landscape
The popularity sign is now correctly loaded at the beginning of the game
Rudy now does not stop while turning
The delivery icon in the PC UI is now correctly displayed
Sparks from high voltage cables now correctly give light
Ghost no longer collides with the environment
A strange object under the cash register was removed
Garage Employees now have correct rotation while fixing a car
The second delivery truck now correctly waits until the first one leaves the Warehouse
Inputs are now correctly blocked while Collectible Cards are inspected
RC car 2 is now correctly available after buying it
Can Touch This:
Changing doors now correctly generates navmesh for Customers
Tidal Wave:
Parking lot assets in the features tab preview are now correctly loaded and unloaded
Volcano visual issues at the start of the Tidal Wave were addressed
The Tidal Wave upgrade tree now has the correct information
Party Spot collision issues were addressed
Employees no longer scream in a loop after Volcanos eruption
Issues with the delivery boat driver position were addressed
Fixed an issue that counted one trash multiple times while throwing it into the ocean
Some new decoration issues were addressed
Let's talk about Coyotes gang in Shady Deals DLC🔥
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
It’s me again – your marketing guy. It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the Shady Deals DLC and seeing that many of you have been eagerly waiting to get some more details regarding this DLC, today’s devlog will be all about that. I’m counting on your feedback in the comments down below, but please keep in mind that the materials that you’re gonna see are still work-in-progress and the final shape might differ from what you’ll see today. So, without further ado, let’s talk about the first gang that you’re gonna meet in Shady Deals DLC.
Let’s talk about some of your main tasks in Shady Deals ✅
Earn the respect of the local gangs 🕵️
One of your tasks will be to mediate between competing gangs. One of them is the Coyotes gang – Motorcycle rebels in the style of Sons of Anarchy, ready to do whatever it takes to maintain their territory and enforce their rules. Gain their reputation with the gangs by hiding their illegal activities and organizing events for them. The higher your reputation, the more willingly gangs will assist you, but they'll also demand more.
Expand your empire📈
Your goal is to create a thriving pub where alcohol is always on the shelves, and fights only happen in designated areas. Successfully mediate between gangs, and your influence will grow, bringing greater benefits both for you and gangs. But be careful – the higher your reputation the higher the demands will be from the local gangs.
Coyotes Backstory 📒
Raised in the southern parts of Colorado, Coyotes owe their origins to the Lewis brothers who have always dreamed about breaking free. Though their childhood was tough, it had a greater influence on their upbringing which taught them the determination and the value to the family. Thanks to that they’ve managed to venture to the open waters and their reputation as bold and sometimes even brazen gangsters.
Giveaway reminder ❕
Our Head of Social Media wanted me to remind you that our giveaway is still under way, so for those of you who have missed the opportunity of winning Steam Gift Cards now is the perfect time to do so. What are you waiting for? Click this link or the image below and let’s hope that luck will be on your side🤞
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s gonna be it for the Shady Deals DLC devlog. I cannot wait to see your comments regarding the general idea of gangs as well as your opinion about the Coyotes. Also, if you have any suggestions regarding the mechanics, gangs, or some events that you’d like to see in Shady Deals DLC, don’t hesitate to share that as well.
Your feedback is the most valuable thing for us, so keep those comments coming. And last but not least, I just wanted to let you know that another DLC for Gas Station Simulator – Airstrip DLC – is currently sitting on 20% of a discount. If you haven’t got a chance to meet Joe and start your own little airport next to your station, now is the perfect time! Check it out for yourself 👇
Capture your best moments in Gas Station Simulator thanks to the Photo Mode 📷
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
I hope you had a fantastic time over Easter and you’ve managed to charge up your batteries, so you can easily face the challenges awaiting you. As for us, we’ve been working tirelessly to bring you guys some new features to the Gas Station Simulator that will enhance your gameplay experience even further.
In today’s announcement, I’d like to shed some light into one particular feature that will allow you to capture some stunning views that you might spot while running your gas station empire. The best thing? It’s already available, so without wasting too much time, let’s talk about the Photo Mode 📷
What kind of features does Photo Mode have?
If you’ve ever wanted to stop time for a while and capture your favorite moments at your gas station without irritating UI – it’s all possible now thanks to the Photo Mode. You can freely adjust a plethora of things – from FOV, brightness, and saturation, to focus distance, sharpness, and there is even an option to add some cool looking frames to your photos.
Oh… Did I mention that you have a special photo album where you can keep your photos in one place? How cool is that! Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think.
Celebrate the release of Photo Mode with our giveaway 🏆
To celebrate the release of Photo Mode we’ve prepared a brand-new giveaway for you. I’d like to highly encourage you to participate, because the prize is definitely worth a try. All you need to do is click this link and you’ll then proceed to the giveaway page. The rest is simple – complete as many tasks as you can, and may the luck be with you.
Some improvements & Bugfixes 🐛
Just before we finish, our team has also managed to fix a couple of those pesky issues that you guys have encountered recently. Read the whole thing below.
Gas Station Simulator
Fixed a crash that might occur when an employee starts a new shift
Fixed a crash that might occur during the loading of a game
Fixed a crash that might occur during saving Employees data
Fixed an issue related to car pathing while loading an old save
Fixed a crash that might occur during workshop minigame
Workshop employees now have correct rotation
Fixed a crash that might occur during swapping walls with Hammer Tool
Party Time DLC
Fixed a crash related to Ice Cream minigame
Tidal Wave DLC
There is no longer a possibility to unpack the delivery boat if it's waiting in the queue
NPCs should no longer get stuck in the shower
Fixed a crash that might occur during fuel delivery
Various minor UI visual fixes
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that is the end of today’s announcement. As per usual, let me know in the comments down below what you guys think about Photo Mode. I cannot wait to see some of your stunning photos from Gas Station Simulator and its DLCs. Unleash your creativity and don’t hesitate to share those wonderful screenshots with us. You can freely do so on our discord server for example on which I’d like to invite all of you right now.
Fixed a crash that might occur when an employee starts a new shift
Fixed a crash that might occur when an employee was changing tasks
Fixed a crash related to placing decorations/shelves
Fixed a crash related to audio in cinematics
Tidal Wave DLC
Fixed a crash related to throwing trash into the ocean
The radio is now properly attached to the cash register
Closed parking signs no longer fly in the air
The “Party soon” sign correctly disappears during the party
Delete button on Rental Chalkboards correctly resets stats
Customers no longer block rental spot after loading a game
Stay tuned for more updates and fixes!
Tidal Wave Hotifx #5
Gas Station Simulator
Fixed a crash related to Paint Services trying to remove Denis's decals
Fixed a crash that might occur during the loading of a game
Fixed a crash happening while activating new tasks on employees in some scenarios
Fixed a crash that might occur while an employee was cleaning dirt stains
Fixed a crash that occurred during the clean sandpile quest
Fixed a crash related to changing employee task
Tidal Wave DLC
NPCs no longer get stuck on rocks near windsurfing
Fixed a crash related to fuel delivery boat finishing delivery in some scenarios
Cars now properly park in parking spots
The fueling minigame now closes correctly if the Volcano erupted
Airstrip DLC
Fixed a crash that occurred during Joe’s dialogue in some scenarios
Stay tuned for more updates and fixes!
Enhance your Steam profile with Trading Cards, Backgrounds, and more🔥
Hi, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
Today's devlog is gonna be rather short, as I just quickly wanted to let you know that our artists have been working tirelessly and prepare some fantastic stuff for you to collect. Enhance your Steam profile with Trading Cards consisting of some of the iconic characters from the game, change style of your Steam profile thanks to collectible Backgrounds, or chat with your friends with a style thanks to brand-new emoticons. How cool is that?
Snap to Grid Hotfix #1⚒️
Additionaly, we've also managed to deal with some pesky issues that appeared from the last update. Check the patch notes below to see what have been fixed.
Fixed a rare issue related to employee spawning improperly that caused crashes
Fixed issue related to Ice Cream Delivery leaving warehouse before player had a chance to unpack the order
Turning on automatic car wash should no longer be possible if you do not own Car Wash level 5
Max level of popularity should be now displayed on HUD correctly
P.S.
Ever watched "Clerks" and thought, "I could totally rock running a store, minus the existential dread and with way more fun"? Well, your oddly specific dream is about to come true with "Superstore Simulator"!
So, what are you waiting for? Click that wishlist button faster than Randal can recite the entire Death Star contractor debate. Let's make retail fun again - or, at least, as fun as it can be.
