Gas Station Simulator News

Hey, Gas Jockeys!

Big news straight from the desert: the New Pretty Characters Update is officially LIVE! 🎉
Yep, it's finally time to say goodbye to some of those, uh... “charmingly outdated” faces passing through your gas station and welcome a fresh new crowd with cleaner models, updated outfits, and more variety than ever before!

These new NPC models don’t just look better – they’re also part of our ongoing quest to optimize the game. Thanks to tech improvements under the hood, we were able to make them both prettier and more efficient.



As we mentioned earlier, this update focuses solely on visuals – the behavior of your customers remains unchanged (yes, they will still honk if you leave them waiting too long). But we promise, they’ll look way better doing it now.

[h2]📝 Patch Notes:[/h2]

[h2]Bugfixes[/h2]

Base game:

• Fixed a bug where the Employee UI was not interactable, as reported by players.
  
• Fixed a bug in the Chinese localization where the timer was missing in the ticket minigame.
  
• Fixed a bug where cars could still have issues leaving parking spots, based on player reports.
  
• Fixed missing sounds on the lottery machine.
  
• Fixed a bug where music would disappear after loading a save during an active sandstorm.
  
• Fixed a bug where the game could freeze during lockpicking, as reported by players.
  
• Fixed a bug where a specific row in the Statistics tab was non-functional.
  
• Fixed a bug where Christmas decorations could appear levitating, based on player reports.
  
• Fixed a bug where the road at the gas station entrance required correction.
  
• Fixed a traffic issue where delivery vehicles could still crash with cars coming from the opposite direction at the gas station entrance, as reported by players.
  
• Fixed a bug where NPCs would stutter on the porch area when entering the gas station building, based on player reports.
  
• Fixed a bug where NPCs could become blocked at the fuel pumps, as reported by players.
  
• Fixed a crash when loading a game on build 31637s, as reported by a players.
  
• Fixed a bug where NPCs could not be removed using the reset button.
  
• Fixed an issue in Arabic where objectives with counters showed improper icons instead of numbers.
  
• Fixed a bug in the Drive-In Cinema where the 12-hour clock did not correctly display the end of display hours.
  
• Fixed an issue where the default graphic quality preset was incorrect, it’s was changed from Notebook to High.
  
• Fixed a bug in the PC UI where the red dot marker did not disappear upon changing the questline.
  
• Fixed a UI bug where some elements in the Key Bindings settings were out of bounds.
  
• Fixed a bug allowing players to drop sand in the Drive-In Cinema zone.
  
• Fixed a bug where cars could still be taken by the UFO during a restart, even if the gas station was empty.
  

Airstrip:

• Fixed an issue where cleaning the barn too early at the AirStrip could block progress in the questline.
  

Tidal Wave:

• Fixed a bug where music would stop on Tidal Wave when transferring from Route 66 during an active sandstorm.
  

Car Junkyard:

• Fixed an exploit in the Junkyard where a single contract could be completed multiple times by pressing Enter.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Junkyard where cars could not be moved from the design spot.
  

We're pleased to have prepared this update for you, but we’re even more excited about what’s to come. Our team is hard at work on future updates, and we’ll be sharing more information with you soon. Trust us – we're working on something you really wanted.

Until then, enjoy the new look, keep the shelves stocked, and maybe... sweep the floor once in a while?

Catch you at the pump – and don’t forget to overcharge the tourists! 😉

~ Sewek

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/Gas_Station_Simulator/

P.S. Tired of routine jobs? Become a car dealer with questionable morals and even more questionable customers.
Play the Car Dealer Simulator Demo from our friends at Garage Monkeys.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404880/Car_Dealer_Simulator/

We’ve been cooking up something special behind the scenes, and it’s time to give you a little peek at what’s coming next.

In our upcoming update, we’re refreshing the look of the people who visit your station. That’s right – new NPC models are on the way! While their behavior will remain the same (they’ll still buy snacks, complain about the dust, and drive off in a huff if you ignore them), they’ll now have a much more detailed and modern appearance.

But this update isn't just about looks - it's also part of our efforts to optimize the game. Thanks to technical improvements and lessons we've learned since launch, we're now able to implement character models that not only look better, but are also more efficient.

It’s all about giving your gas station a bit more visual flair without sacrificing performance.



Now, here’s where you come in: we want YOU to be part of the reveal!

We’ve put together a sneak peek graphic showing a handful of the new NPCs – but not all of them are visible. Check out the image, and tell us in the comments which character you want us to reveal next!

We’ll be unveiling them one by one based on your votes, so make sure to have your say. We love building this game with you and can’t wait to hear what you think.
Stay tuned – more updates (and more faces) coming soon!

Gas Station Simulator is now at its lowest price ever – 40% OFF!
Whether you're a first-time manager or coming back for more desert chaos, there’s never been a better time to jump in.

~ Sewek

Our friends over at Garage Monkeys just announced the release date for Car Dealer Simulator – it’s coming May 29th, so it's right around the corner!

Can’t wait that long? No worries – their demo is live, so head over to the store page and give it a spin. Have fun wheeling and dealing!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3413480/Car_Dealer_Simulator_Demo/

If you joined our official Discord server a long time ago—or even recently—you might have noticed some highly requested changes. I understand your confusion, but that’s why I’m here to give you the details!

[h2]Our Discord Server Has Been Reworked 🔥[/h2]

That’s right! From now on, we plan to be much more active on the server. You can look forward to more community events like AUAs (Ask Us Anything), Fanart Fridays, giveaways, and more. We want to make our Discord a special place for our amazing community, so I highly encourage you to join now!



Your feedback has always been invaluable to us. If you have suggestions, ideas, or changes you'd like to see—or anything else—don’t hesitate to share. Let’s build this space together!

[h2]Get Your Limited Discord Role Now 👀[/h2]

Let’s celebrate! Starting now, everyone who joins the server can claim a special role. But hurry—after April 6th, 11:59 PM CET, the role will be gone! Be quick, Gas Jockeys—I’m counting on you.

And if you thought that was the last surprise, think again! We’re also hosting a giveaway where you can win some awesome games. Just click the link or the image below and follow the steps. Good luck! 🍀



[h2]Stay Up-to-Date 📰[/h2]

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Make sure to join our freshly reworked Discord server, leave your feedback in the comments, and share your suggestions. Have a fantastic rest of your day, an amazing weekend filled with great games, and we’ll catch up in the next announcement. Until then! 👋

~Sewek

P.S. Speaking of awesome games—word on the street is that our friends at Garage Monkeys just released a demo for Car Dealer Simulator. From what I’ve heard, it’s a worthwhile experience, so I highly recommend checking it out!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3413480/Car_Dealer_Simulator_Demo/

P.S. 2 If you want to take Gas Station Simulator to the next level—literally—Airstrip DLC is currently at a historic low of 25% off! Hurry, this sale won’t last forever.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2137370/Gas_Station_Simulator__Airstrip_DLC/

Another day in the job means another bunch of fixes has arrived to your Gas Station Simulator. Thanks to your invaluable feedback and reports, we've managed to track down those pesky issues and come up with an update that should solve most of the issues reported by you. Rest assured, we're still lookin at your comments and our QA team is tracking down the issues you're reporting to us on a daily basis. Thanks so much for your patience and I guess it's a high time to proceed to the patch notes ⬇️

[h2]Changes♻️[/h2]

• Removed the Revamp Info Pop-Up from the main menu
  

[h2]Bugfixes🐛[/h2]

[h3]Base game⛽[/h3]

• Fixed a bug with Cinema Achievement not working for some players
  
• Fixed a bug where the quest "Serve first customer at cash register" could not be completed when there were two customers in line.
  
• Fixed a bug where an NPC could be stuck standing still in the Drive-In Cinema parking lot.
  
• Fixed a crash caused by an invalid car by the fuel pump
  
• Fixed a bug where cars, especially Mamba had issues leaving parking spots, as reported by players
  
• Fixed a bug where the hiring tab for Drive-In Cinema employees displayed the "Cinema handling" task incorrectly.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Junkyard where the player could not answer the phone from the Uncle
  
• Fixed a bug where oil stains in the Drive-In Cinema could snap to customers.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Rush Hours event at the Drive-In Cinema increased the cleanliness indicator unexpectedly
  
• Fixed a bug where a clipped part of the ticket would fly in the background during the validator unstuck quick-time event
  
• Fixed a bug where the Cinema Cleanliness tutorial at the Drive-In Cinema would not close down when the player walked away
  
• Fixed a bug where dropped popcorn bags in the Drive-In Cinema did not always turn into trash
  
• Fixed a bug where the storage interaction popup was rescaling incorrectly
  

[h2]Spring Sale is here🐣[/h2]

Fortunately, Spring is just around the corner, and to celebrate the world coming back to life (at least here in Poland) we're taking part in the Spring Sale event that has just gone live on Steam. If you've been hunting down these awesome promotions for your favorite games that you might have on your wishlists, now it's gonna be the perfect time to check those out! Games, DLCs, and bundles – that's the mixture you don't want to miss. Meanwhile, stay safe, have a wonderful weekend, and we hear each other in the next announcement.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue from Garage Monkeys is not yet participating in the Spring Sale, but you can always try to play - for free :)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3115010/Car_Dealer_Simulator_Prologue__Early_Days/

~Sewek

Hey Gas Jockeys!

We're dedicated to making your gameplay experience smoother. Gas Station Sim is our passion project, so we're constantly reading through your comments and feedback, identifying any issues you might be experiencing, and fixing them. Today, we're bringing you some much-needed bug fixes.

Wanna know more?

[h3]Base Game:[/h3]

• Changed the default position of the Auto Vacuum Cleaner
• Updated the image of Drive-in Cinema Tutorial widget
  
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented players from placing paintbrush decals on wall segments with doors
• Fixed a crash caused by the tutorial starting too early
• Fixed a crash caused by car parking in Car Wash
• Fixed a crash caused by Employees starting their shift in certain conditions
• Fixed a crash caused by Employees trying to restock products
• Fixed a crash caused by a car trying to leave the queue
• Fixed a bug causing trash to spawn around the Cinema parking instead of spawning in the parking
• Fixed various localization issues in most languages
• Fixed a bug that caused Tickets to display wrong modifier information
• Fixed a visual bug that caused the “Show Trash” tooltip to go outside the screen border in some localizations
• Fixed a bug that caused Custom Movie ticked to have a black screen instead of thumbnails
• Fixed a bug that caused a player to get stuck with a validator in hand after the movie
• Fixed a bug that caused Automatic Validator to be ON by default
• Fixed visual bug wit not-existent Drive-In DLC icon, when DLC is inactive
• Fixed a bug that allowed players to target cars without Popcorn in their hands
• Fixed a bug with the wrong setup of the Cinema parking spot radius

[h3]Junkyard:[/h3]

• Fixed crash caused by generating new contracts in Junkyard