Taxi Life New Update Out Now | VIP City Guide | Patch Notes
Drivers!
[p][/p][p]It’s been a few months in the making but we’re happy that we’re finally able to get this update out for everyone. We’ve got bug fixes, free content, and a brand-new DLC release! We have been teasing some of these things for a little bit on our socials so if you have been following along then you know…but for those that don’t. Let’s dive right in [/p]
New Free Content: Luxury Pack
[p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdxtspW1BU3d9u_Xz-GTgiZVRhteQb_ogSFPCNlIqLLt2Prv29ByIqtsow5GL5FjBF87O09IHoNuOy1ozvM2OFbTSxIXqTiJhUZ3aoajHwj8fXyVuZ7eam1FfloXV-g6UOOf7Hi8g?key=_MY5y6YVzzLVlMi795jTWg"][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfuHfBDyj0tbNPkfxdm_RhGpez1gp5UpgpnnMtptvuZOWe48Z0dd4Wekg4qasHWoKn7dodmTUWK0d8z0-QYI8g8cJsu9cNb1lToYc_W86F69lozHMwPiOt3Yl_Lm5D0iZs-P9QU?key=_MY5y6YVzzLVlMi795jTWg"] [/p][p]Free with this update, we’re giving the community a free luxury cosmetic pack as a thank you for playing our game. Here’s what you can get[/p]
[p]Two new dashboard accessories: a wristwatch and a pocket watch[/p]
[p]3 new luxury interior materials[/p]
[p]3 high-end exterior materials[/p]
[p]A custom gear stick[/p]
[p]3 new rim styles to add extra flair to your wheels[/p]
[p]Now you can flex your shiny gold paint and stylish rims while cruising the streets of Barcelona. [/p]
New DLC: VIP City Guide
[p]You can expect a brand new DLC where you’ll be able to pick up tourists and show them interesting points across the map before taking them to their final destination. Make sure you keep them interested, as you will have to balance their interest bar along with driving safely and maintaining their patience as well.[/p]
[p]A brand-new car model[img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcyhaYctmShWI054h-BKt421P-vJgEOjp9B8DyDXiz6_FHCDNuNWIHCQRtOn7CSrfnKt_5mhQzBqJGQG87siWOWRzoEovQhL7EJ85L4G5murZlpFNqK0BsP3WIwU69JwD-qHubv?key=_MY5y6YVzzLVlMi795jTWg"][/p]
[p]A brand-new game mode built around showcasing Barcelona’s landmarks to visiting tourists[/p]
[p]This one’s all about putting your driving and tour guide skills to the test. [/p][p][/p]
Bug Fixes & Improvements
[p] Here are some key bug fixes we’ve added into the game over the last few months. [/p][p][/p][p]UI & Gameplay[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the game could freeze after multiple save reloads[/p]
[p]Controller and keyboard focus now works properly in the Garage tab switching[/p]
[p]Tutorial input bug fixed—no more ghost button presses[/p]
[p]Incorrect parking pop-up no longer appears after finishing a job[/p]
[p]Package icons from old deliveries no longer show up in new jobs[/p]
[p]Fixed the tip amount for completed taxi jobs—it now reflects your performance[/p]
[p]Experience and money now correctly saved by autosave after finishing a course[/p]
[p]Mouse/keyboard inputs now behave correctly when switching during Pause Menu[/p]
[p]Fixed issues with photo mode and driver visibility in FPP[/p]
[p]Map & Navigation[/p]
[p]Improved the look of curved roads on the minimap[/p]
[p]Fixed issues with invisible collisions during parade events[/p]
[p]Blocked access to unintended areas like the opening near Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran[/p]
[p]Fixed pointer snapping to cabin elements in FPP mode[/p]
[p]AI & Events[/p]
[p]AI now behaves better around parade events—no more crashes or floating pedestrians[/p]
[p]Fixed collision bugs with parades near Carrer de Jaume Vicens i Vives[/p]
[p]Parallax AI vehicles no longer break the immersion (or themselves)[/p]
[p]Crashes & Stability[/p]
[p]Fixed rare PS5 crash after canceling a job[/p]
[p]Fixed XSX crash when reverting system settings[/p]
[p]Fixed crash when showcasing landmarks[/p]
[p]Fixed issue where cars would launch into the air if tourists were being shown landmarks with AI nearby[/p]
[p]Misc[/p]
[p]Fixed digital speedometer missing on the Victoris’ dashboard[/p]
[p]Fixed hand brake input not registering after pause menu use[/p]
[p]Cleaned up UI popups, duplicated landmark showcases, and avatar switching issues[/p]
[p]And a lot more small tweaks and polish![/p]
[p] Thank you for playing Taxi Life! [/p][p]As always for your continued support for Taxi Life. We’re loving the community's passion and feedback so keep it coming! Make sure to hop into our Discord and follow us on socials to stay on top of upcoming updates and content drops.[/p][p] [/p][p]See you in Barcelona![/p][p] The Simteract Team[/p][p][/p][p]Social media Links[/p][p] Official Taxi Life Discord Taxi Life TwitterTaxi Life Reddit Simteract Twitch Channel Simteract Instagram Simteract Website [/p]
[p] The next Taxi Life update is releasing on June 26th, 2025 and we’re celebrating in style!
We’re giving away 3 copies of the brand-new VIP City Guide DLC, delivered on day 1 of release! [/p][p] This update will include a new vehicle and an exciting new game mode. Plus, we’re throwing in free content for everyone.[/p][p] We've also got a good list of community driven bug fixes as well and we cant wait to share more on patch day.
The Simteract team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful #Easter 🐰
Can you spot the Easter egg hidden in the image below? 👀
A little teaser for the community from the Taxi Life team!
Drivers!
We’re hard at work on the next update for Taxi Life, and we couldn’t wait to give you a little teaser of what’s coming.
We’ve got some exciting new content in the pipeline, and we’ll be sharing more details with you very soon so stay tuned for the release date announcement!
Thanks for being part of the Taxi Life community, you guys rock!
See you in Barcelona,
The Simteract Team
Taxi Life Anniversary Giveaway!
Drivers!
Taxi Life Turns 1 today To celebrate we’re giving back with an EPIC giveaway!
3 winners will receive:
✅ Revolution X Pro Controller + Taxi Life + All DLC ✅ RIG 800 Pro Headset + Taxi Life + All DLC ✅ GM-500ES Mouse + MM-400 Mouse Mat + Taxi Life + All DLC
In today's update, you’ll be able to explore the streets of Barcelona with the Delivery Driver DLC. This includes a new way to make money in Taxi Life along with normal jobs, company management and now package delivery. We talked a bit in our previous blog and did a deep dive on some of the main features of this update so, if you missed that check it out!
New Vehicle: The Victoris
The Delivery Driver DLC includes a new vehicle called the Victoris. It’s a powerful pickup ready to tackle package deliveries with ease. No worries, you’ll still be able to pick up regular passengers also.
(funfact: the Victoris was named after our 3D Artist,”Victor” - Shoutouts to Victor!)
New Game Mode: Delivery Driver
In this new game mode, you'll be able to pull up to any one of the new warehouse icons on the map. From there, you’ll be faced with a UI showcasing the deliveries. You’ll be able to pick and choose which deliveries to take based on the size of your vehicle. So for example, the Victoris will be able to hold 8 packages as compared to smaller vehicles which will hold less. We talked a lot about this and even answered some questions about it during our last livestream, so feel free to check it out!
Now it’s time to get to the nitty gritty. We have a good amount of actual patch notes to get through. So lets go ahead and take a look at some of the bug fixes and changes we made:
AI & World Adjustments
Pedestrian spawn rate slider added—so you can finally decide how many jaywalkers you want to deal with.
Parallax vehicles now properly break and get dirty instead of remaining pristine after collisions
Fixed an issue where passengers would appear below Parallax cars instead of inside them (we promise, no ghost passengers!)
Various small spoiler adjustments on certain vehicles
Stability & Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash when resetting perks
Addressed a bug where dialogues could stop working after canceling a Challenge
Mouse steering no longer interferes with the lean keybind
Fixed a bug where the game could freeze after multiple save reloads
Fixed issues with engine behavior in simulation + clutch mode
Other Additions
Added version number to the main menu widget
Various AI pedestrian logic tweaks (yes, fewer suicidal pedestrians)
Optimized backend FMOD updates for better audio performance
Fixes to in-cabin interactive panels for multiple languages
Fixes to clock display
Fixes to impact detection for AI vehicles
Fixes to experience bar calculations
Thank you!
Thanks for your continued support for Taxi Life. It’s great to see the community grow around our game and we’re looking forward to releasing more content for you. Make sure to join our official Discord channel and stay up to date on the latest news coming from our teams on socials!
We hope the new year has you off to a great start and you’re ready to come along with us for the ride to see what’s next to come for Taxi Life. In this post, we’ll be talking about some dates, what you can expect in the next patch as well as the new DLC that comes along with it. Without further adieu, let’s dive right in.
Release Date + DLC info
We’re excited to announce that the next patch is scheduled for release on February 13, 2025. This update will introduce a brand-new DLC available across all platforms.
New Game Mode: Delivery Driver
We did tease this a little bit on our social media and the eagle eye’d of you noticed that there is a new icon on the map. When you go to this icon, you’ll start the new cargo delivery mode where you’ll be timed on delivering packages to points on the map. So you’ll have to be quick, but safe.
Many of you have already mastered Taxi Life by completing it 100%, and we’re excited to introduce something fresh for you!
With the brand-new DLC, players can dive into the "Delivery Driver" game mode, where the challenge is to deliver packages safely and in the best condition (or at least try) avoiding damage along the way. New players, on the other hand, will have additional objectives to tackle while immersing themselves in the vibrant streets of Barcelona.
And what better way to explore the city than with a brand-new ride? The Victoris pick-up truck is here, ready to take on the demands of your delivery missions with style and efficiency. Get ready to experience Taxi Life like never before!
New Vehicle: Victoris
We’ve added a new pick-up truck into the game called the Victoris. Spacious, powerful and it has a cargo bed in the back making it ideal for picking up packages in the new delivery mode. Doesn’t mean that you can't pick up passengers in this beast also. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
Fixes and Improvements
AI Pedestrian
Yes, we know. AI pedestrians have been a pain in the…you know what.
We tried our best to improve them in previous patches and although we did see some good progress with the help of the community on making the AI pedestrians not try to kill themselves or worse…cause players to get ticketed. We decided that it would be a good idea to give you the option to turn the pedestrians completely off by a slider in the settings menu.
You can set that switch to 0 and BOOM….you are now living in a post apocalyptic world where Taxi’s have taken over and humans have gone extinct.
Other Changes and Improvements
Alongside those additions mentioned above, you can expect a good amount of bug fixes for some stuff that you guys have been asking us to fix for months now. So we wanted to thank you for your patience and support throughout this time.
You can expect fixes to the acceleration and engine behavior when using the throttle and shifting between gears. We’ll have more info on that in the patch notes on release day.
We actually are testing out a new bug reporting system on our Discord that we hope will streamline the process of reporting bugs and make it easier for our team to organize and prioritize reports, while giving you guys transparency and regular updates on the status of them. So if you encountered a bug while playing Taxi Life, join our Discord channel and let us know what you think of the new system.
Thank you!
Thanks again for being a part of the Taxi Life community. You guys motivate us to keep doing what we’re doing on a daily basis and we hope you can come along with us to see what we have in store for the rest of the year.
Christmas Cosmetic Pack OUT NOW | Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Hello Drivers!
We're happy to announce that the Christmas DLC for Taxi Life is now available for everyone!
Bring some festive cheer to Taxi Life with our new Christmas DLC, filled with seasonal cosmetic DLC's to give your taxis a holiday makeover. In case you missed our last developer blog, you can check it out here and see what you can expect from our teams in the coming weeks
The holiday season is here, and we’re bringing the festive cheer to Taxi Life with a brand-new Christmas DLC, packed with seasonal goodies to deck out your taxis! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming to the game this December.
Christmas DLC – Launching December 12th
What’s Included?
4 new dashboard accessories
1 new Taxi Sign
3 new types of wheels
3 new holiday exterior colors to choose from
3 new interior colors to choose from
(A little sneakpeak as to what the cosmetics will look like)
Giveaway
We’re also running a special Holiday Giveaway from Friday, December 13th to Friday, December 20th. Keep an eye on our socials and join our Discord for more details on how to participate.
Livestream
Join us on December 17th @ 7PM CET with our Community Manager Mike as well as our Taxi Life Producer Alex for a fun community stream. Maybe even Santa might join? You can watch the stream on our official Twitch and Youtube channels with the help of the links down below.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we wrap up the year, we’d also like to share some insight on what’s in store for Taxi Life in the months ahead:
New Features: We’re hard at work on updates that will bring fresh ways to play the game. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, you can expect new gameplay options and add-ons to keep things exciting.
More vehicles: Our fleet is growing! In the coming months, you’ll see a bigger variety of player vehicles to choose from and explore the streets, customize and enjoy.
Improvements & Fixes: As always, we're collecting feedback from the community and we will be implementing the changes into future patches. Keep the feedback coming via our official channels.
We’re very grateful for your support this year, and we cant wait to show you whats in store for 2025. Thank you for playing Taxi Life!
Happy Holidays from the Simteract and Nacon Teams!
We hope you enjoy the festive season, both in-game and in real life. Make sure to grab the Christmas DLC, join the giveaway, and tune in to the livestream.
Drivers!
