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.
Customizing your station becomes much easier thanks to Snap to Grid 🔥
Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽
Welcome to another Gas Station Simulator update. Recently we’ve shed some light about the long-awaited Shady Deals DLC, so if you would like to dive into the details, you can check it out by clicking this link.
Today, I’ve got some exciting stuff to share – the much-anticipated “Snap to Grid” feature is right now available for you, which means customizing your station will become much, much easier and more precise from now on. With a snap to grid you can adjust the angle of rotation and a grid size. Check the gifs below to see how it looks in the game.
Additionally, a bunch of fixes found its way into today’s update. We’ve issued some of the most pesky ones, so running your gas station empire should be much smoother and better from now on. Check the full patch notes below, to see what else you can expect.👇
Bugfixes 🐛
Fixed a rare issue that crashed the game after loading a save
Fixed an issue related to invoking multiple airplane fueling minigames while spamming the left mouse button action
Firing employee widget should now properly close when using Esc
Fixed an issue related to placeholder tutorials showing up when playing with only Airstrip DLC installed
Product previews related to items carried by planes now work correctly
The quest for serving party bus customers now ends correctly if we use the Reset Button
Some of the popups messages related to employee management were adjusted
Stay up-to-date 📰
And that’s it for today, gas jockeys! Let me know in the comments down below what you think about today’s update. Also, if you spot any issues that stop you from progressing further, don’t hesitate to share such information as soon as possible under this announcement, discussion forum, on our official discord server which I highly advise you to join. Have a wonderful weekend and until the next devlog.
It's been a while since we last talked about the Shady Deals DLC, and we think it's high time to unveil a bit of the curtain of what's going on in the shadows. Get ready to be immersed in a nightlife that never sleeps - All the Dots Pub, a place where boredom is a foreign concept and the night is always young.
All the Dots Pub is the heart of this DLC, a bustling epicenter of late-night skirmishes, gangs, and rivers of spilled alcohol. Imagine a place where the air is saturated with the spirit of rebellion, the floors are sticky with the remnants of the night gone by, and every evening is a story waiting to be written. Drunken customers, disgruntled bartenders, and busy staff set the stage for an experience unlike any other. And what could be more enticing than the chance to run this chaotic haven yourself?
Let's delve into the finer details of what makes the Shady Deals a must-have gas station simulator:
First, All the Dots Pub: This is no ordinary pub; it's your battlefield, kingdom, and challenge. Amid the pride and alcohol fumes, you'll encounter thugs who seem to come out of the shadows. All the Dots Pub is a melting pot of history, conflict, and opportunity, offering a unique blend of management and mayhem.
As we mentioned thugs, how about them:
Secondly, the Gangs: Coyotes, Haters, Bears, Clowns, Security. The streets outside your pub are a chessboard, and the gangs are the players. We're only scratching the surface here, but expect fierce competition as various groups vie for control and influence. Each gang brings its own flavor to the mix, creating a dynamic street scene that will directly impact your pub's fortunes.
What can you expect from these shadowy figures and rival gangs? Without giving too much away, let's just say that managing a pub in the midst of this will require more than just serving drinks. It will be about forging alliances, understanding the delicate balance of power, and maybe, just maybe, taking a side.
The Shady Deals is a deep dive into the underbelly of nightlife, where every decision can tip the scales of power. It’s a world where the night never ends, the drinks never stop flowing, and the stories never cease to amaze.
