The Police Simulator Showcase brought some awesome reveals and impressions!
Fellow officers!
We had an amazing time today at our gamescom booth, where we shared awesome news and insights in the Police Simulator Showcase about recent releases, announced products and current work in progress elements for this game!
Let's start with a very exciting piece:
Crossplay is finally coming to Police Simulator: Patrol Officers! This long-awaited feature is currently in development and will be available for PC & Xbox! There is no release date yet, but don't worry! You will get more info about this veeery soon!๐ฅ
Additionally, a Character Changer will be added to the game, so you can easily switch between all characters, without having to create a new save game!
A special vehicle with lightning-fast acceleration!
We will also launch another next-level patrol vehicle at the end of this year! The special ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ specializes in acceleration, going from 0 to 60mph at the speed of light (well, almost๐) and is currently speeding its way through development!
In the livestream we have also showcased some insights of the recently announced ๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง of the main game, which is currently in development at TurnMeUp Studios and will launch on October 29! Pre-order now and receive a special pre-oder bonus!
Let's go prop hunting!
We also had a good look at the recently launched ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ - ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ, which is now available as part of Fortnite Creative! Dive into this new game mode as master police officer and prop hunter!
๐๏ธISLAND CODE: 7133-3117-3361
Make it your own!๐
Letโs not forget about the freshly released ๐๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ & ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ฌ, the ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ฌ and the also completely for ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง! You want to go undercover and more with cool and fun vehicle skins? And you love customising your outfit? Then go check them out now, if you havenโt already!
And yes, we will ship even more uniforms and vehicle skin packs to customise your game with, so you have even more to choose from!
In case youโve missed the livestream, go watch the full showcase for all the details on our offical YouTube channel:
Police Simulator Showcase โ Tune in to learn more about what's coming next!
Hello Officers!
gamescom is almost here and we have some amazing news and announcements prepared for you: We will host a special Police Simulator Showcase with exciting content reveals and insights as a livestream for everyone to watch!
There, we will reveal new content and long-awaited features coming to Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, next to first looks at multiple things currently in development.
We'll also highlight Police Simulator โ Prop Hunt, a fun new game mode that is now available as part of Fortnite Creative!
You will additionally get a closer look and deeper insights on the new Nintendo Switch version, which is currently in development at TurnMeUp Studios and already available for pre-order with a special bonus.
Stream the showcase on the official astragon YouTube channel on August 21, 6:30 PM CEST | 12:30 PM EDT | 9:30 AM PDT to get all the info and insights you need! See you there!
Update 14.4 โ Unmarked & Special Vehicles, Free Uniforms, and lots of Bug Fixes
Fellow Officers,
it's time to go undercover! The Unmarked & Special Vehicle Packs are now finally available, allowing your fleet to look cooler than ever before! Get them as part of the Ultimate Fleet Pack and save quite a bunch if you own other previously released DLC:
The Unmarked Police Vehicle Pack adds an even more diverse car line-up to Brighton Police department's vehicle garage. Want to conceal your police identity and go undercover? Pick one of a wide selection of unmarked police cars in this bundle. This pack contains special variations of 8 different cars, including the Brighton Police โDonny the Donutโ recruitment vehicle and the undercover pizza delivery skin set.
The Special Police Vehicle Pack lets you extend your department's roster of police vehicles with 8 patrol cars with 4 new skin sets, including black/white, white/blue, black/yellow, and white/gold paint jobs. These new paint jobs give you greater flexibility to patrol Brighton in style. This pack also includes a white ceremonial and black special uniform for your officer.
Time for fashion!
To celebrate the release, we're also releasing a bunch of cool, free uniforms today! Wanna wear a bulletproof vest to be as safe as possible during your shift? Let's go! Rather in the mood for a cozy brown shirt alongside your comfy jeans? Also possible. You can also select glasses, hats, and more! Make your character yours. Go to the lockers in the precinct and choose your style!
We also updated the modkits so that everyone can create their own mods for both uniforms and unmarked vehicles!
Illegal means illegal...
In addition, we have a plethora of bug fixes ready. We, for example, fixed the issue that caused your to endure CP Loss when correctly arresting someone for carrying an illegal weapon inside their vehicle. That one was surely very annoying.
You can find the full changelog down below:
Changelog โ Update 14.4
Skins
Added Free Uniform: Bulletproof Vest
Added Free Uniform: Green Plaid Shirt
Added Free Uniform: Brown Shirt
Added Free Uniform: America Shirt
Added support for the Unmarked & Special Vehicle Packs
Gameplay
Fixed an issue causing CP Loss when arresting someone correctly for carrying an illegal weapon inside their vehicle (thanks for all the reports)
Fixed CPR not working correctly on critically injured NPCs
Fixed not being able to interact with traffic barriers from the back side
Fixed drug dealer callouts not spawning in every drug dealer location on the highway
Fixed not being able to pick up debris on the highway
Fixed multiple 'Bar Z' locations not unlocking correctly when walking up to them
Fixed an issue causing players to pick up spike strips indefinitely
NPC & NPV
Fixed an issue causing Arrest Transport officers to get stuck
Fixed an issue causing burning cars to never stop burning
Fixed some issues causing NPVs to drive into the ground on the highway
Fixed license plates not moving together with wobbly parts
Fixed truck drivers not walking in front of the truck at weigh stations
Fixed tow truck license plates to not be correctly aligned
Fixed animations of car trunks
Multiplayer
Fixed another issue causing the client to not see the minimap
Fixed hitches for the client when the host changes cars in the parking lot
Fixed an issue that causes the truck to have no inventory when client is searching the trunk
Patrol Cars
Fixed faulty Focus Mode for the MPV where the camera gets stuck on the roof, making it difficult to focus on NPCs and NPVs
Fixed glitchy shift badge of vehicles floating mid-air when opening a door
Graphics & Game World
Fixed repeating oil stain spots on the highway
Fixed multiple spots where grass was clipping through the floor
Fixed securing poles and lines disappear completely after completing a crime scene investigation
Fixed a spooky floating head of the counter officer in the Callahan Precinct
UI
Fixed an issue causing the IPV Default Skin to be described as 'Police: Blue' instead of 'Highway Patrol' in the garage
Fixed missing UI element 'Change Equipment' in the garage
Fixed 'Hold' being mentioned twice in the Switch Seats button prompt
Sound
Fixed being able to hear garage sounds all over the map
in recent weeks, we have released several new free uniforms that can be enjoyed by everyone โ and as some of you have noticed, they are far more detailed and complex than the ones we had before.
As we have overhauled the entire way uniforms are created and how the underlying systems work, previously created uniform mods are no longer compatible with the game. We apologize for any inconvenience and that it took us such a long time to communicate this properly. If you have previously published a uniform mod, you must adjust them according to the new modding process to make them compatible again. As a benefit, the new uniforms allow for far more flexibility and creativity while enabling you to also adjust parts of the outfits which were previously inaccessible. We hope you'll enjoy them!
To help you with that, we have now updated the modkits and templates to ensure that modders get as many files and templates as possible. We even included multiple uniforms you can take inspiration from โ and a comprehensive README in the ExampleMod folder that explains how the new modding process works.
We'll have more details to share about other related modding news, including being able to mod unmarked vehicles, very soon.
Other modding issues
Very recently, we have released an update that fixed an issue that caused the RNA Layer to blend through any livery mod. To clarify: This is an issue that was completely on our end and no modder was at fault for this. We apologize to all modders who might have received negative comments regarding this bug.
We are aware of other miscellaneous problems with mods. If you have stumbled upon one, feel free to write them down in the comments below (at best with footage). We will take a look at them!
Join the community
Multiple modders have joined the official astragon Discord server to chat with other members of the Police Simulator Modding Community. We have a dedicated channel (#police-modding) available for that which you can access after granting yourself the 'Police Simulator Fan' role.
In addition, we will select a few modders to a secret channel where you can talk directly to us. You might even receive additional benefits like early access to builds and free keys for a Patrol Car DLC. Feel free to join us!
Cheers, Your Police Simulator Team
Here's a very special, undercover, and truly hunting announcement...
Fellow officers,
Today, we have prepared some very exciting news to share with you, which will reveal some very special updates and projects that had been top-secret up until now.
Next Tuesday, on August 13, we will release the Unmarked and Special Vehicle Packs! These pack will include 8 skins in total, 4 of them as part of the Special Vehicle Pack which will give you new, extra fashionable patrol car skins plus a white ceremonial and a black special uniform for your officer!
As part of the Unmarked Vehicle Pack, you receive 4 different skins for your patrol cars to patrol the city of Brighton completely in disguise! These go from a fun pizza delivery skin to a completely black livery kind of skin, so there is definitely a favorite for everyone!
You donโt own any car DLC? No problem! These skin packs can be enjoyed by everyone who owns the DLCs, however only with the unmarked and the special liveries of the respective car.
The Unmarked & Special Vehicle Skin Pack will launch as paid DLC on August 13 on PC, Xbox & PlayStation!
In addition to that, we will be launching a special update, also on August 13, introducing awesome, new outfits for your officers to the game on all platforms, completely for free for everyone! Go to the lockers in your precinct and select your favorite!
This update also fixes a bunch of issues, including the one causing CP Loss when arresting someone for carrying an illegal weapon inside their car. The full changelog will be released alongside the update.
Letโs talk about this yearโs gamescom!
From August 21 to August 25, we will be once again at gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
On our booth, you can play the recently announced Nintendo Switch Edition which is currently developed at TurnMeUp Studios. If you havenโt known, you can already pre-order the edition on the Nintendo eShop and select retailers.
At our booth, we will also host a showcase as part of a special livestream, where we will also announce even more exciting news for you! More details and the exact date will be shared next week.
The Police Simulator universe expands!
We're pleased to introduce Police Simulator โ Prop Hunt: This new, very exciting entry is part of Fortnite Creative and is currently being developed by Independent Arts Studios. BTW, it will be playable completely for free!
Go on a hunt as an officer of the Police Department, equipped with your trusty flashlight and a useful weapon to catch other players who can disguise themselves as props for a limited amount of time. They can also roam the whole map to make out the best hiding places. Youโve spotted something moving as a hunter? Time to splat them!
This free-to-play game mode will be playable with up to 16 players and launches very soon in Fortnite Creative! We'll share more details about the exact release very soon.
Patch 14.3.2 โ Bug Fixes, Multiplayer Improvements, Fixed Modding, and more
Fellow Officers,
the latest update has just been released and it includes a plethora of improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life additions. This time, we focused on resolving several CP Loss issues, improved multiplayer stability & fluidity in several areas, enhanced NPC behavior, fixed a bunch of problems with patrol cars, and more.
In addition, the Highway Patrol Car Skin that was previously exclusive to the IPV can now be used for all other patrol cars as well (as long as you own the Highway Patrol Expansion). In addition, we made sure that accepting and declining callouts is not allocated to the same button as the car blinkers on controllers any longer.
Last but not least, we resolved an issue with patrol car mods that caused the N Layer to blend through the liveries, causing them to appear broken. Sorry that it took us so long! That said, we also updated the modkit with the EPV & IPV plus the official guide. Please note that uniform mods are all required to be adjusted due to the changed models โ we are currently working on further details, so stay tuned for that and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Stay tuned for even more improvements and additions coming to Police Simulator very soon โ you should keep your eyes peeled for next week! Just a hint :)
Have a look at the full patch notes for more insights:
Changelog - Update 14.3.2
Skins
The Highway Patrol Car Skin is now available for all patrol cars for owners of the Highway Patrol Expansion
Fixed badge of female highway uniform clipping through the character model
Gameplay
Fixed Traffic Stops completely blocking traffic
Fixed CP Loss for arresting someone for illegal weapon possession after finding the weapon inside the truck
Fixed CP Loss for performing a successful PIT-maneuver
Fixed CP Loss for arresting someone for a stolen ID if that person does not carry a valid driving license (thanks, Twekyboi)
Fixed no CP Loss for driving over spike strips
Fixed incorrect criminal energy level in Wanted NPV Callouts
Fixed not being able to finish crime scene callouts on the Highway
Fixed ID details being wrong for Broken Down Vehicles
NPC & NPV
Fixed NPVs stopping abruptly when switching lanes and yielding for the player
Fixed stopped wanted drivers staying in blipped state even though they fled
Fixed backup patrol officers getting stuck or running above the ground at some areas on the Highway
Fixed backup patrol officers getting stuck on intersections
Fixed NPCs floating in construction areas on the Highway
Multiplayer
Fixed securing poles disappear after the client disconnects from the session
Fixed client not being able to see the minimap
Fixed client's entity history not updating correctly for Broken Down Vehicles
Fixed clients not being able to find items when searching vehicles (thanks, Nintenmike.3dsx)
Fixed wrong handcuffing animation being played for the client when an NPC is being arrested during a felony stop
Fixed client desyncs completely in the highway when the host is still inside the city
Various other multiplayer improvements
Patrol Cars
Fixed patrol vehicle models changing to Cruiser after reverting trunk slots to default inside the garage
Fixed texture spikes on the UTV when it gets damaged
Fixed headlights turning off for the Panther Z when the indicators get activated
Fixed some graphical issues with the GPV
Fixed multiple issues with the lights of the GPV
Fixed some graphical issue with the SPV
Fixed broken sounds for the UTV
Graphics & Game World
Fixed manhole textures being blacked out
Fixed a tree root clipping through the ceiling of a subway station in Beaufort Landing
Fixed floating window bars at a side wall in North Point
Fixed some gaps in the floor in Brianna
Fixed missing paths in Wilcox Park
Fixed flickering floor in Melting Pot
Fixed grass clipping through concrete in Melting Pot
Fixed weird spots on basketball court walls in Conway
Fixed Benni's Burgers being too dark at night
Removed sign from the driveway in Historic Downtown
Removed sign before the rest place in Highway North
Fixed mesh errors on buildings and nearby assets at Weigh Stations
Fixed a missing divider line in the center of the road in Highway West
Fixed a visible hole on the bottom side of Traffic Cones
Fixed flags not actually having a back side
Fixed license plates clipping through the back door of a backup vehicle when being opened
Fixed some spooky floating heads
UI
Fixed minimap navigation being barely visible when driving on the Highway
Added icons for trucks in the interaction wheel of truck drivers
Fixed drivers of a truck are being shown as the registered owner instead of the respective company
Fixed text being able to overflow in the character customization box
Fixed error messages being shown on the Loading Screen
Ensured that all placeable items from the trunk now share the same colours for all states
Truck ELD now floats in when requested and doesn't suddenly pop up
Sound
Fixed sound of CPR mini games being hearable in any distance
Controls
Fixed accepting and declining callouts having the same button allocation as the car blinker on controllers
Fixed rotation of the first person camera inside a patrol vehicle
Fixed brakes being too soft when using a controller
Modding
Fixed N Layer blending through liveries for custom mods
Crashes
Fixed a crash that occurred when exiting to the main menu while sitting inside a car with the hat on
Fixed a crash that occurred after finishing wanted NPV callout
Patch 14.2.3 โ Free Independence Day Skin, Bug Fixes, and Improvements!
Fellow Officers,
another week has passed and another patch is ready! Today's update comes with several bug fixes, introduces multiple quality-of-life improvements, resolves a few crashes, and also adds a free surprise gift!
With this update, we're (finally) adjusting the button allocation for enabling & disabling callouts so that it does not interfere with turn signals any longer. However, we are looking to improve this further with the very next patch, especially in terms of accepting & declining โ stay tuned!
Happy Independence Day!
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and we believe it's time to celebrate this very special day: The Independence Day Skin is now available for free to everyone on all platforms! This skin can be applied on all patrol cars โ so make sure to visit the garage to check it out!
Have a look at the full patch notes for more insights:
Changelog - Update 14.2.3
Patrol Car Skins
Added an additional patrol car skin to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States, now available to all players for all cars inside the garage
Gameplay
Changed the button for enabling/disabling callouts on controllers to not interfere with turn signals anymore (further improvements are planned for accepting & declining!)
Fixed way too many license plates spawning in accidents
Fixed aiming your gun at carnappers who do not flee causing some weird behavior
Fixed crime scene callouts on Highway not being einsalbe due to missing evidence or missing Wanted NPC
Fixed debris spawning under the ground or outside the highway during a Highway Accident
NPC
Fixed handcuffed NPCs run if they need to go somewhere instead of walking
Fixed an officer sometimes standing in front of the Highway Precincts
Fixed floating heads of some officers in the precincts (it's not Halloween, yet)
Fixed mismatched body parts of patrol officers
Fixed wrong voice-overs for different backup officers
Fixed alternate voices for voice-overs never playing
Multiplayer
Fixed an issue where the patrol car becomes invisible and goes absolutely crazy when the client rejoins the game
Fixed an issue that lead to car damage not being visible for the client, only for the host
Graphics & Game World
Fixed several loading issues related to the Highway
Fixed mismatch between the actually selected character and the avatar shown on the Map & Shift Selection Screen
Crashes
Fixed a crash related to the Traffic AI
Fixed a crash related to cars changing lanes
Fixed a crash that occurred when joining a Multiplayer Session
Localization
Updated all officially supported Translations
BTW: The next update is already in the works! ๐
Steam Summer Sale: Save up to 35% on everything Police Simulator!
The summer is burning up prices on Steam!โ๏ธ
What was that? This gaming summer has become so hot that it burned the price tags?๐ฅต Guess, we need to give out some discounts to freshen things up and cool down the police officers: The Steam Summer Sale is returning, alongside some cooling fresh deals! Check out fantastic discounts of up to 35% on everything about Police Simulator!๐
This year's Steam Summer Sale ends on July 11, 7PM CEST!
Save 35% on Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and discover the work of a Brighton police officer at a discounted price!๐ฅ
Explore the diverse surroundings and beauty of the wider State of Franklin as you engage in intense highway chases, deploy fast-paced PIT maneuvers to tactically stop fleeing suspects who are in violation of the law, and enjoy a more dynamic police simulation experience โ the Highway Patrol Expansion is now available!
Complete your fleet of special vehicles and save money: Each vehicle has special features to level up your game! Get all special patrol vehicles at once with the Garage Bundle at a discount! You already own one or more of the included items? Gain additional discounts!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36438/Police_Simulator_Garage_Bundle/ You mean, you haven't tried all of the community favorites from the astragon library yet, though you would love to do so? You can now get our 4 most popular games with the astragon Bestseller Simulation Bundle and save extra!
Patch 14.1 โ Bug fixes, improvements and more, on and off the highway!
Fellow Officers,
As mentioned earlier this week, weโve been reviewing your feedback and working on a first patch to tackle the reported bugs and glitches, and to make some adjustments and improvements to the game and especially the AI.
So weโre happy to say that we just rolled out Patch 14.1, which brings some fixes and improvements to enhance your patrol experience and ensure smoother gameplay, on and off the highway! ๐ฃ๏ธ
One of the improvements is the lane switching AI. Weโve enhanced the NPV avoidance to be more responsive to the player's car. We will keep working on readjustments for this!
Known Issue While testing the patch today, we noticed some... floating officer heads around some precincts. This seems to be an issue for new save games and should not affect existing save games. We will get this fixed asap, but we did not want to leave you without a first patch over the weekend! (No officers were harmed, we promise!)
Have a look at the full patch notes for more insights:
Changelog - Update 14.1
Improved NPV avoidance so they drive donโt into the players lane as much
Improved truck colliders
Fixed map cursor being too slow
Fixed freeze when calling Arrest Transport on Highway
Increased NPC spawn rate during accidents
Fixed parked NPV having a smoking engine
Fixed soft lock after issuing commercial driver ticket or verbal warning
Fixed not being able to finish crime scenes on the highway
Fixed navigation on highway being slightly off
Added voice overs for female and male
Fixed crash during wanted npv callout
Improved upper body for female uniforms to avoid clipping
Reduced chances for mechanical failure and single car accidents to occur
Increased turn signal brightness
Increased turn signal usage range on highway
Changed character skins to be less glossy
We are dedicated to continually improving the game to provide the best experience possible. Your feedback has been invaluable in identifying and addressing these issues. This is of course not the only update we will provide, we are already working on additional fixes and will keep working on improving the issues youโve reported to us. So, once again: Thank you for your ongoing support! ๐
