Airport Contraband News

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Every officer dreams of a smooth shift. Fewer suspicious socks. Fewer “creative” passport photos. Fewer moments where you question humanity.[/p][p]Unfortunately, this is Airport Contraband.[/p][p]Our tiny airport can turn into chaos faster than you can say “random body search,” and that’s exactly why Perks exist.[/p][h3]
What Are Perks? 🧩[/h3][p]Perks are your not-so-legal little advantages. You buy them with money earned from completing cartel tasks. The tougher the job, the bigger the payout. The bigger the payout? The juicier the upgrades.[/p][p]Risky assignment? More cash.
More cash? More Perks.
More Perks? Fewer headaches. (In theory.)[/p][p]As you perform clean inspections and earn points, you climb through higher TIERS, unlocking new stations and expanding your operational playground. With great power comes… more paperwork.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Mastering the Mini-Games 🏆[/h3][p]Let’s talk examples.[/p][p]In the Body Search minigame, perks like Chill Search forgive mistakes, while Swift Hands reduce the number of required hits. Suddenly, that nervous passenger with six belts and three watches doesn’t seem so intimidating.[/p][p]Then there’s Shallow Pockets, lowering how often the minigame even triggers. Because sometimes, you just want one passenger who isn’t hiding a spoon collection.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]And it’s not just about people. Stations like the ID Scanner can also be upgraded. Faster scans. Cleaner reads. Fewer awkward stares while pretending the machine “is still processing.”[/p][p][/p][h3]Perks let you:[/h3]

• [p]Speed up procedures[/p]
• [p]Reduce failure risk[/p]
• [p]Optimize station performance[/p]
• [p]Shape your playstyle (strict enforcer or smooth operator?)[/p]

[h3]The Roguelike Cherry on Top 🍒[/h3][p]And now for the twist.[/p][p]Lose all three cartel hearts? Game over.[/p][p]But not really.[/p][p]You restart stronger, wiser, and with new meta-upgrade possibilities. Each run builds experience. Each failure unlocks future potential. It’s not losing — it’s “career development.”
[/p][p][/p][p]So go ahead. Take risks. Push TIERs. Upgrade everything.[/p][p]Because in Airport Contraband, mastery isn’t about surviving one shift.[/p][p]It’s about owning the airport.


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If you’re a hardcore Gas Station fan, we’ve just launched a new devlog series called “In the Rearview”, where we take a closer look at the beginnings of our journey at the gas station on Route 66. 🚗⛽

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]P.S. Love police & security games? Don’t miss Police Chief Simulator — a new title being developed by our friends at Perfect Circle Team.

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[h2]Hello Officers! 👮🏻‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️[/h2]

[p]Welcome back to Airport Contraband, where your airport security career comes with… optional side quests from a cartel. Totally normal workplace stuff.

Every morning before your shift starts, you receive a beautifully passive-aggressive telegram from our “sincere friends.” In it, they outline the daily “favor” they expect. Today’s request? Deliver 2 restricted items to a specific location. Simple. Clean. Slightly illegal.

[/p][h3]You have two choices: Accept the favor or Refuse the favor. 🔵 🔴 [/h3][p]Both options come with consequences. Accepting means extra cash and “proper conduct” points. Refusing? Well… let’s just say the cartel doesn’t send smiley-face stickers.

[h3]Once you accept, it’s game on.[/h3]

Your job is to identify two restricted items during passenger inspections and discreetly deliver them to the Task Collector, who’s conveniently (or ominously) stationed at a location specified in the telegram. Pro tip: memorize that location. Seriously. You do not want to run around the entire map whispering, “Where’s that warehouse again?” while the clock is ticking.

[/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Early tasks are straightforward. Spot a bat? A machete? Easy. Move to tray? Confiscate? Or… repurpose. As days pass, though, things escalate. More passengers. More variables. More information to track. Your memory and focus will need to level up fast if you don’t want to mess things up.

[/p][carousel][/carousel][p]And here’s the twist: you still have your regular duties. Every passenger must be checked thoroughly. The airport doesn’t care about your side hustle.

At the end of the shift, you’ll receive a full Day Summary—earnings, conduct rating, and task completion results. If you played your cards right, everyone’s happy.

Keep your eyes open. Stay sharp. Stay focused.

And everything will go smoothly…

Until it doesn’t 😉

That’s it for today, Officers. See you in the next devlog very soon!

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For all Gas Station Simulator fans — we have another community event coming up, where you’ll have a chance to win a key for any Gas Station Simulator DLC of your choice. Follow our Steam page for full details and to take part!

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P.S. For more police and security action, check out Police Chief Simulator — a game our friends at Perfect Circle Team are developing.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]🤝 Join the Community:[/h2][p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/dragoent X: https://x.com/DragoEnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragoentertainment YouTube: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Thank you to everyone who took part in the Airport Contraband playtests.[/p][p]We are truly grateful for the time you dedicated to playing the game and for the thoughtful, in-depth feedback you shared with us. Your insights are incredibly valuable. Thanks to you, we now have a much clearer understanding of what needs our attention and where we can improve. This will allow us to refine the experience and ensure that the next versions you receive are even more engaging, polished, and genuinely fun to play.[/p][p][/p][p]We are especially happy to hear that the playtest met your expectations for optimization. Knowing that the performance felt solid is a huge milestone for us. It also means a lot that the “catchy moments” delivered satisfaction and excitement, just as we intended. And most of all, we’re thrilled that you enjoyed the atmosphere of Caldora Island and connected with its unique vibe.[/p][p]Your support motivates us to push even further.[/p][p]So we won’t take up any more of your time — we’re heading straight back to work to make Airport Contraband even better. Thank you for being part of this journey.[/p][p][/p]
If you’d like to be closer to the development process of Airport Contraband, join our Discord and become part of the community.

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This weekend is the last opportunity to take part and experience the game before the next stage of development begins. If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time.

During the playtests, you’ll step into the role of an airport security officer tasked with detecting illegal goods, managing suspicious situations, and making decisions that impact the flow of the terminal. Your feedback will directly influence gameplay balance, mechanics, and overall player experience.

We’re looking for engaged players who want to help shape Airport Contraband and leave their mark on its development. Whether you’re a fan of simulation games, strategy challenges, or simply enjoy spotting hidden details, this is your chance to get involved.

Don’t miss out—once the weekend ends, access to this testing phase will close. Join us, test your skills, and help us make Airport Contraband better than ever![/p][p][/p][p]In your free time, you can have some fun playing Gas Station Simulator 😉[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
P.S. And if you have a soft spot for officer-themed games, keep an eye on Police Chief Simulator by our friends at Perfect Circle Team. Because sometimes protecting the law isn’t enough… someone also has to cook dinner. 👮‍♂️🍲

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[h2]Hello, Officers![/h2]

Due to your amazing engagement, we’re extending the Airport Contraband playtest until Monday, February 16th, 19:00 CEST / 10:00 AM PDT 🎉

That means more time to explore, test, and immerse yourselves in our airport located on the island of Caldora.

Thank you for all your feedback, energy, and support so far.
See you at the airport ✈️

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167820/Airport_Contraband/