Welcome to another development update related to Gas Station Simulator - Tidal Wave DLC. Previously I’ve talked in-detail about the Mortal Business system which will be one of the most important mechanics in the upcoming DLC. Feel free to check it out here if you’d like to learn more.



In today’s devlog I’ll introduce you to the Chunchumanchu God himself. After reading this development update you’ll know exactly what to do if you want to keep the Chunchumanchu’s anger at bay. And trust me – don’t make the god angry, you won’t like him when he is angry. Without further ado, let’s roll! 🔥


Running your gas station on a tropical island is not an easy task. Especially when there is a local god watching over your actions. In Gas Station Simulator - Tidal Wave DLC you want to make sure that Chunchumanchu is constantly happy by providing your services with proper care.

Every single action that leads to an accident will make the local god angry, resulting in the anger bar filling up (the bar itself will replace popularity, by the way). In addition, if your customers won’t be served with proper care, the anger bar will fill as well. Don’t worry tho’ – you will get a warning every single time from the Chunchumanchu itself as soon as you cross a certain threshold.



If you manage to fulfill the bar 100%, the volcano will erupt causing your customers to run. In addition, if you fail to pay back the loan, a volcano eruption will also take back some of your decorations. Think about it as an unruly biker but much, much bigger.



But every cloud has a silver lining right? It’s the same here. There are ways to please Chunchumanchu if you somehow manage to cross the line a little bit further than you should have.



For instance, you can collect special coconuts and sacrifice them in the altar which will speed up the recovery process. The further the distance, the better score you will get. By the way – the altar looks amazing, don’t you think? Looks good enough to throw a party - and a good song and dance at the party spot will help keep the god at bay. Finally, every time you make sure a client is happy with the services of your station, the god may nod his head in approval, calming down just a little bit.




Before I finish, let me quickly share some exciting news from us and our friends over at Duality Games. So first thing’s first – I just wanted to let you know that we’ve just released a brand-new demo for our other game – Winter Survival. I understand that most of your prefer to spend some casual time while running your own gas station empire, but if some of you fancy more of a challenging gameplay, give Winter Survival a try 👇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/

Second of all, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve become the publisher of Superstore Simulator. I’m excited to tell you a little bit more about it in the future, but for now head over to the freshly announced Steam page and get as much details as you need.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2466000/Superstore_Simulator/

And last but not least, make sure to check Barn Finders as well. From what I’ve heard they’ve been cooking somethin spicy recently, and if you combine that with a special deal that they’re running right now you’ve got the mix that you don’t want to miss.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/991170/Barn_Finders/


And that’s it for today, fellow jockeys! So, how do you like this development update? What would you like to see next? Maybe there is something that you’d like to change? Don’t hesitate and throw your feedback in the comments below. I’m always here to help you, folks, so the more info I gather from you, the better our communication will be. If you want to stay in the loop of everything Tidal Wave DLC related, consider adding it to your wishlist 🙇Until the next devlog!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

• Visual issue informing, that blueprints from Airstrip are needed to upgrade not relevant buildings was fixed
  
• Landmark tab on PC now is correctly blocked/unblocked by story
  
• Missing information about status of services was added
  
• Multiple issues in regard to Loan were addressed

Welcome to another Gas Station Simulator devlog. Last time I had the privilege to introduce you to the highly anticipated Economy Update. Having said that, I’m so happy to see all of your comments and feedback under the recent announcements. If you still feel like you need to throw something at us, don’t hesitate to do that in the comments.



Today tho’, I have a little surprise for you – soon you’ll be able to expand your gas station empire with a new set of tools and mechanics thanks to Gas Station Simulator – Car Junkyard DLC. I have a sneaking suspicion that you want to learn more about the freshly announced DLC, so why don’t you just check it out for yourselves?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782920/Gas_Station_Simulator__Car_Junkyard_DLC/

And if you thought that’s the only good piece of information for today, how about the release date for Gas Station Simulator - Car Junkyard DLC? It’s coming sooner than you might have expected! After the Tidal Wave DLC which is gonna be available in Q1 2024, Car Junkyard will follow in Q2 2024. How cool is that?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/

And to finish this announcement with a bang, Gas Station Simulator - Shady Deals DLC will follow in Q3 2024! So in other words – one DLC per quarter which means you’re gonna have a plethora of new content to delve into. Soon your gas station empire will grow even further thanks to all of these content updates.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1992100/Gas_Station_Simulator__Shady_Deals_DLC/

Please keep in mind, that these estimates are just that: estimates. We also have quite a few updates for the base game on our to-do list and a whole free DLC that might slightly alter our timetable.

And that’s it for today! How do you like the whole Car Junkyard idea? What would you like to see in this DLC? Don’t hesitate and leave your comments under this announcement. If you have any ideas and suggestions regarding everything Gas Station (most importantly the freshly announced DLC) feel free to let us know. Until the next devlog, folks!

~Your humble marketing guy - Sewek

• Multiple issues regarding Achievements were addressed
  
• Removed input that caused to equip the Hammer Tool even if it was not bought
  
• Wall Painting Service now collects the proper amount of money
  
• The positioning of elements in the Airstrip Upgrade Tree was adjusted
  
• Some UI elements were changed to fit more different languages
  
• Prices now correctly show two decimal numbers
  
• Hammer now displays correct inputs while interacting with walls
  
• The Home Tab on the PC now shows the correct images/texts if we can restore them
  
• Fixed an issue with the Spiders Web tutorial
  
• Now some Tabs/Deliveries/Services on the PC are correctly blocked/unblocked
  
• Problems with saving/loading order presets were addressed

As promised yesterday, a second hotfix for the Economy Update is already available to download. Having said that, if you still somehow encounter any issues that block your progress or simply ruin your gameplay experience, don't hesitate to let us know in the comments down below. Meanwhile, here are the patch notes for today's hotfix:

• Fixed an issue with the Party Bus objective not being able to finish while we have the “Party Bus” option turned off in settings and the station was closed
  
• Car Wash more info tab on the PC is now correctly displayed
  
• Now it is possible to get “Impossible” achievement
  
• Some missing notifications regarding Fuel Status were added
  
• Challenges UI is now displayed correctly
  
• Fixed an issue with Joe not crashing after finishing Aristrip questline

Hey, Gas Jockeys! ⛽

First hotfix for the Economy Update is already available to download. Another one will be live tomorrow as we need some more time to fix another butch of issues that came from you since Friday. Here are the patch notes:

• Pricing for garage parts were adjusted
  
• Tutorial guides for “Buy a toilet” objective were fixed
  
• Some issues in regards to highlight of buttons in top PC menu were fixed

On Monday I had the privilege to announce that highly anticipated Economy Update will be coming this Friday. If you want to get into nitty-gritty details regarding the update, make sure to check the recent announcement – it has all of the neccessary information for you, so feel free to check it out.



Today, I'm thrilled to share that Economy Update is already available for you to download. Adjusted store and workshop prices, brand-new widgets which will help you track your earnings and spendings better, additional loan options, and much, much more! As always, leave your thoughts regarding the update in the comment section below. I hope you will like this one, folks!

What is more, with the Economy Update we're gonna introduce the UI rework. You're not gonna see any visible changes to the UI tho' but it's another huge step for us in making Gas Station Simulator better. Think about this change as a Quest System Rework – the UI changes we introduce are gonna make our life much, much easier and will help us enhance the game with more mechanics, functionalities, and DLCs in the future!

We've also managed to fix a couple of those pesky bugs. Full list below:

• Now there is an option to sort items by amount while putting them on shelves
  
• Some missing tutorials were added

• Fixed an issue that caused picked-up items to stay on the ground/teleport
  
• There is no more possibility to get out of the playable area during minigolf minigame
  
• There is no more possibility to leave the playable area using Rudy/Towy
  
• Fixed an issue that caused an incorrect Joe behavior on crash sites
  
• Jack of all Trades achievement now works only for base-game employee skills
  
• Information about the full trash bin now does not take trash containers into account
  
• RC car no longer plays sounds if we exit it holding forward input
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented reaching the 23rd level of popularity
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented completing the Party Bus quest due to the bus not stopping while the station was closed
  
• Some of the hard-to-reach splash paint areas were adjusted

And that's it for today. Don't hesitate to throw your feedback at us wherever you feel like it. Your feedback is the most important asset for us, so keep those comments coming and make the marketing guy aka me happy ːsteamhappyː For now, until the next devlog!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1992100/Gas_Station_Simulator__Shady_Deals_DLC/

~Your humble marketing guy - Sewek

Welcome to the first announcement in 2024! I hope you had a wonderful break and you’ve managed to greet 2024 with a blast. In today’s devlog, I’m thrilled to bring you some information about the upcoming update for Gas Station Simulator - the Economy Update! This update aims to make the in-game economic system more dynamic, providing a more realistic and engaging financial challenge for you folks! Let’s roll!




An Economy Update involves a comprehensive rebalancing of various in-game elements related to finances, prices, and economic interactions. In this update, we've focused on refining the pricing structures for gas. Additionally, we've introduced new features like a dynamic gas pricing curve, delivery fees, and expanded loan options to add depth and complexity to the game's economic landscape.


With this update, we’re finally adding a visible dynamic pricing curve for gas. This curve will reflect recent price trends, providing you with a more realistic and dynamic market to navigate. Keep an eye on the gas ordering interface to stay informed about the current pricing trends.




Starting with this update, deliveries will incur a fee if the order amount is less than $150. The delivery cost will be a flat $25.


To cater to the diverse financial needs, we've introduced additional loan options. Each loan comes as usual, with a specified amount to borrow and a set time frame for repayment:

• $100 - $200 (8 minutes to pay back)
  
• $250 - $450 (12 minutes to pay back)
  
• $500 - $800 (16 minutes to pay back)
  
• $1000 - $1400 (24 minutes to pay back)
  
• $2000 - $2500 (36 minutes to pay back)

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The initial design of the loan system remains unchanged. In the unfortunate event of non-repayment, the biker will make an appearance to collect the player's movable properties with a value similar to the outstanding loan. In other words - think twice before you decide to get yourself a loan – If I were you, I wouldn’t like to meet the biker face to face while taking my stuff away.



In response to player feedback, we're introducing a handy new widget that displays the current inventory count in your storehouse. Keep track of your stocked items efficiently and plan your restocking strategies accordingly.




Stay on top of your financial game with the new Financial Overview Widget. This feature provides a detailed breakdown of your spendings and earnings, helping you manage your station's finances more effectively.





As part of the Economy Update, we've meticulously reviewed and adjusted the prices for items that customers can purchase at your station.


Speaking about adjusting prices – we’ve also extended our scrutiny to the workshop. Prices for both items and services in the workshop have been fine-tuned to reflect a more realistic economic model.


Before we wrap up, don't forget about our ongoing giveaway! There's just one week left to participate and stand a chance to win an exclusive opportunity to appear in our games. If you somehow didn’t participate yet, make sure to click this link or the image below.




And that’s it for today! Make sure to leave your feedback regarding the Economy Update in the comments section below or hop on our official discord server. Your feedback and support is invaluable for us, so thank you very much for every single comment. Until the next devlog!

P.S Oh I totally forgot to announce when the update is gonna be live. Sorry for that, folks! I’m happy to share that the Economy Update will be live on Friday! As soon as the update goes live, we’re gonna make sure to officially let you know via Steam, Discord, and our social media channels.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1992100/Gas_Station_Simulator__Shady_Deals_DLC/?l=polish

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

It’s Sewek again! Welcome to another Tidal Wave DLC related devlog. In today’s development update, I’m gonna delve into the Mortal Business system that’s gonna be crucial in our upcoming DLC. Get ready to dive deep into the world of business mortality, aquatic adventures, and, of course, the notorious Chunchumanchu god. If you somehow missed the first Tidal Wave DLC devlog, you can still read it by clicking this link. But enough talkin’ Let's explore the key features of the Mortal Business system 👇




In the Tidal Wave DLC, we're introducing a brand-new Mortal Business system. Every time a client meets an unfortunate end in the ocean, the wrath of Chunchumanchu god will intensify. You might be thinking right now – OK, but what am I supposed to do with that? Well, actually more than you might have expected. First of all, it’s your job to keep the rental equipment in the best quality possible.



If you neglect taking care of the gear, it’s gonna lose its durability which might lead to a devastating accident with deadly consequences. You will need to balance profit-making with ethical decisions to avoid invoking the wrath of the mighty god. It's a dynamic twist that adds a layer of strategic depth to your Gas Station management.




Did you miss Dennis? If so, I have some good news for ya! He will also be a part of the Tidal Wave DLC…But just in a different form to say the least. In our brand-new DLC your main antagonist is gonna be a devastating shark lurking in the ocean.



You will need to fend him off from time to time to keep your customers safe while they venture into the ocean. To do so, we're giving you a means of power this time! A handy hand cannon at your disposal 💥




For the first time ever, your Gas Station will extend its services to the open waters. Clients can now rent windsurfing boats and scuba diving gear, offering a refreshing break from the routine fueling and cashier duties. But every adventure has its own dangers, right?



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/


I just spoke with our Head of Social Media, and he really wanted me to remind you guys about our giveaway that is currently running. I promised him that I’m gonna bring as many of you as possible, so be so kind and do me a favor 🙏I don’t want him to be mad at me 🙀Click the image below and may the for… luck of course, be with you 🍀




Oh and since I’ve got your attention, I’d like to wish all of you a Merry, Merry Christmas! Spend this time with your loved ones, charge up your batteries, play some fantastic games, and we shall welcome 2024 with a banger 💣


And we’ve come to an end! So, what do you think about the Mortal Business system and this whole thingy with our ocean “friend”? What would you like to see next? The comment section is at your disposal, fellow gas jockeys! Last but not the least, if you don’t want to miss any future updates related to our upcoming DLCs, consider adding the games to your wishlist. Until the next devlog, folks! 👋

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1992100/Gas_Station_Simulator__Shady_Deals_DLC/

~Your humble marketing guy – Sewek

As we’re getting closer and closer to the Christmas break and the end of the year, I thought that it’s gonna be great to share some very important information related to our upcoming Tidal Wave DLC.

First of all, I have the privilege to share the estimated release date with ya all! You heard that right – Gas Station Simulator – Tidal Wave DLC is coming sooner than you might have expected. Your tropical island journey will begin sometime in Q1 2024 – how cool is that? Apart from that, I just wanted to let you know that another Tidal Wave DLC related devlog is just around the corner – you will be able to read the whole thing on Thursday to be precise.




If you’re following our social media channels, you might have realized that we’re currently running a giveaway. And let me tell you – the prize is fantastic. Wanna try your luck? Don’t hesitate and enter the giveaway now. You can do so by clicking this link or the image below.




And that’s gonna be it for today! So, who can’t wait to experience a brand-new addition to the Gas Station universe? Me too. Leave your answers in the comments below. If you still have any suggestions what would you like to see in the Tidal Wave DLC feel free to share such information with us as well. And last but not the least, if you don’t want to miss any future updates especially related to Tidal Wave DLC, consider adding it to your wishlist 👇

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2600880/Gas_Station_Simulator__Tidal_Wave_DLC/

~Your humble marketing guy - Sewek

Also in the works: Shady Deals DLC
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1992100/Gas_Station_Simulator__Shady_Deals_DLC/