The Large Update
Latest Post
| 19 min read

The Large Update

The biggest update ever — over 1,000 commits bringing full base building, a crafting system, WebAssembly server plugins, third-person camera, new character models, VR support, and the Hobo job.

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The Whaling Gambler Update
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The Whaling Gambler Update

Crouching is finally here — duck behind deployable Sandbag Covers or set up a Lucky Spin gambling table. The new Item Gate buildable catches contraband, and a whole new island opens up.

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The Presidential Update
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The Presidential Update

The President can now levy income taxes and rewrite the city's laws. The new Presidential Guard job brings elite firepower, plus vehicle paint customization and a new industrial zone.

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The Warrant Paper Update
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The Warrant Paper Update

Police can now buy Warrant Papers and get them signed by the Chief or President to legally raid estates. New moderator permissions and admin camera mode keep the streets civilized.

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The Tweakening Update
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The Tweakening Update

Underwater effects overhauled, lockpicks are now single-use, and directional voice chat means you'd better face someone to be heard. Major networking fixes end invulnerable money printers.

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The Big Driver Update
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The Big Driver Update

Hail a taxi with the new Driver job, hunt for rare cosmetic drops on weekend special days, and stash your cash at ATMs. Volumetric fog rolls in at night for a gorgeous neo-noir atmosphere.

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The Garbage Update
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The Garbage Update

Dispose of the evidence with the new Garbage entity, enjoy revised main menu music, and build 50% more with the increased buildable cap. Car bombs are now properly lethal.

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The Virtual Economy Update
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The Virtual Economy Update

A living virtual economy — flood the city with money printers and watch passive income tank, or keep things scarce and profit big. Check the billboard near the bank to track inflation.

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The Safe Update
| 2 min read

The Safe Update

Protect your loot with the all-new Safe — lockable, lockpickable, and built to take a beating — plus password-protected servers and hardcore mode where every key drops on death.

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