Hi everyone!
This is the first of today's updates (probably there will be another)
In this hotfix:

• Bug fix with parcels arriving on course map
  
• Improvements in control when using AZERTY keyboard (inventory slot usage and key binding)
  
• Fix with disappearing server drawers
  
• From now on, you can put things back on the rack with the right mouse button
  
• Translations improvements
  
• Improvements in the programming course (VCode is free)
  
• Minor bugs fix

The next patch will include fixes to save settings, os install missions, improvements to interactions and QoL features

Thank you for your patience,
ServiceIT Team

Hello Drivers,

Have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions before posting in the forums, you might find your answer here!

GENERAL

As for most driving games, we recommend to play with either a controller or a compatible steering wheel for optimum comfort. However, the game can also be played with a keyboard and a mouse.

Driving wheels are compatible on PC. You can check the full list here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1351240/view/4143945532210378079?l=english

Yes, Taxi Life is playable on Steam Deck.

Yes, on all the platforms. Check with your local retailer if they are distributing it.

Yes, you can. But we don't recommend it!

No, Taxi Life was designed as a solo game.

It depends on your game style but generally, it takes around 30 hours to unlock all cars, monuments and skills. However, there is no actual ending and you can play indefinitely.

You can change the camera by pressing D-pad up on the gampad or C on the keyboard.

Two DLCs are currently available: the VIP Vintage Convertible Car and the Supporter Pack. We will let players know if any new DLCs is planned in the future.

GAMEPLAY

When creating a new career, you can choose your main character appearance among 4 choices. Once you've chosen a character, you can't change it afterwards.

Depending on you being nice or rude, you get higher or lower tips at the end of the ride. Your behaviour also impacts the XP you get and the patience level of the client, which stops the ride when reaching 0.

Customer ratings have an impact on your tip, but not on future courses.

The mission is failed and you don't get money or XP. However, you're not fined for this.

You can drive around Barcelona as long as you like without a customer, so feel free to explore all the landing marks!

Four driving modes are available: arcade, semi-arcade, simulation and simulation+clutch.

- Arcade mode: no gears changes and brake is changed to revers gear whenever needed
- Semi-simulation: player has to use gears changes button in scope R-N-D, independently of the type of gear box in the car
- Simulation: the player has to use the gearbox as it works in the car
- Simulation + clutch mode: similar to simulation, but the player has to use clutch

No need for a driving licence to play Taxi Life! At the start, you're introduced to the game through a driving school where all the main controls and car maneuvers are explained. As for the main rules, here are the ones you should keep in mind:
- Keep your speed equal or below each area's speeding limit (50km/h most of the time, 30km/h, 70km/h or 90km/h when indicated by a pannel)
- Signal right or left before turning right or left
- Stop before red lights
- Don't drive against the flow
- Don't drive on the pavement

By driving according to the road rules, finding collectables and taking clients.

They are spread out across the map in different places. Look for the trophy icons!

CARS

You can buy, sell and customize cars in the garage. You can also change their parts and perform their maintenance (refuel, fix and clean).

All the car brands in Taxi Life are fictional.

Repair it by driving to a garage or by using the emergency section of the radial menu and selecting to tow to the garage.

The price is randomized every day.

CITY

A large part of Barcelona has been reproduced in 1:1 scale, but not the whole city. Also note that you will recognize the streets, buildings layout, monuments, landmarks… but that not all small buildings have been exactly reproduced - for example, you may not find your local shops or restaurants. Some details have also been altered for gameplay purpose, such as gas station locations, and all the street art you see in the game is fictional.

If you disobey the law and you're caught by a road radar or a spotted by a patrolling police car, you'll immedialy receive a fine. The only exception to this rule is during challenges in which clients ask you to drive as fast as possible, in which case you won't receive a fine for the duration of the mission.

Like in a majority of cities, the speed limit is ususally 50 kmph, but you will also find places where the limitation becomes either 30 kmph, 70 kmph, or 90 kmph.

You can but you won't see the result - once you touch a pedestrian with your car, a black screen appears and you get seriously fined.

Just like in real life, other cars and pedestrians might disobey the law from time to time. Watch out if a pedestrian crosses outside crosswalks!

You can but it's not easy, and definitely not recommended if a police car is around!

MANAGEMENT

You have to get into a garage and go to the management panel. Once you buy your first car, you'll be able to recruit employees and assign them a car, a shift and a location. There is no limit to the number of employees you can hire.

Yes, assigning an employee to a neighborhood has an impact: different neighborhood have different prices in different hours. Some drivers also have perks and/or drawbacks which change their price depending on the car they drive.

Drivers with specific perks behave and perform better, and drawbacks work opposite. After a few hours or playing, the driver will learn and both their perk and drawback will evolve.

You need to let the time pass naturally while you're on the streets.

SUPPORT

To get help and report any issues you have encountered reach our support here: https://taxi-life.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb

You can change your key bindinds in System settings > Controls.

If you get stuck on the road, you can use the radial menu to go to the emergency section and restore the car to the road. You cannot get bankrupt in the game: if you have less than 0 money, you will not be able to buy new cars and parts, but you will be able to refuel, repair and drive your car.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351240/Taxi_Life_A_City_Driving_Simulator/

Mike
Community Manager, Simteract

Official Taxi Life Discord Taxi Life Twitter Taxi Life Reddit Simteract Twitch Channel Simteract Instagram Simteract Website

Bugfixes

• Hotfixed soft lock while upgrading due to a missing building

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The King of Kinks team

• When restarting missions, saved organisms no longer disappear.
  
  
• Reduced the strength of mutations from radiation.
  
  
• Fixed passages between locations on the global map. They sometimes displayed the texture of the wall.
  
  
• Added confirmation window when restarting a mission.
  
  
• Improved tutorial.
  
  
• Added an indicator when new quests appear.
  
  
• Fixed: If you restart a mission after the victory screen, the "End Mission" button does not disappear
  
  
• Fixed: After the victory message appeared, it was impossible to close the prototypes window.
  
  
• Fixed: It was possible to drag an organism in the constructor for construction in the incubator.
  
  
• Fixed: Organism shell on worker icon in incubator.
  
  
• Various technical errors have been fixed.

Most of the bugs have already been fixed. We'll fix everything soon)
It is very sad that several minor errors were included in the release.

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