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Ready to Hustle? This Update Means Business!

[h2]New Missions ✨[/h2][p]Swing by Austin's safehouse to complete new missions. Stay tuned for new characters with many more new missions in future updates. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]Business Ownership 💼[/h2][p]Max out your career stats in any job and become a business partner. Open the Careers app to buy in, earn passive income, and make key decisions to keep things running smoothly.
[/p][p]Once you've reached the highest rank in a job, you can also work anytime without selecting a shift, which will also boost the store's rating. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]Jail 👮[/h2][p]Watch out! Don't expand your narcotic production too much in the wrong place, or you could wind up doing hard time! [/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Properties 🏚️[/h2][p]Three new properties have been added to the market. These properties allow you to work discreetly with narcotic equipment to avoid unwanted attention.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Third-Person Camera 🎥[/h2][p]Try Denizen in a new perspective, with the newly added third-person camera. Use the "C" key to change camera on the go, and also manage it from the Settings menu. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]New Lockpicking Minigame 🔒[/h2][p]Try a new challenge with the redesigned lockpicking minigame! Difficulty is now variable based on lock type, and the updated interface delivers a more intuitive experience. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]Full Controller Support 🎮[/h2][p]Denizen is now available with full controller support, with on-the-fly input switching for easy playing.[/p][p][/p][h2]Help Section ℹ️[/h2][p]A help section has been added to the main and pause menus, which includes info on various gameplay features.[/p][p][/p][h2]Changelist 📃[/h2][p]• Added new missions[/p][p]• Added business management feature[/p][p]• Added intermittent business management events[/p][p]• Added three new properties[/p][p]• Added prison, arrest and medical events[/p][p]• Added third-person camera option[/p][p]• Added full controller support[/p][p]• Added new lockpicking minigame[/p][p]• Added help section to main/pause menu[/p][p]• Added footstep audio toggle[/p][p]• Added task delete function to Agenda app[/p][p]• Improved vehicle collision with road objects[/p][p]• Revised some interior environments[/p][p]• Revised shift task and bonus logic, work anytime at max rank[/p][p]• Renamed Door Crasher item to Auto Lockpick[/p][p]• Fixed persistent computer on bench when leaving and returning[/p][p]• Fixed computer technician job door always open[/p][p]• Fixed an issue with task list sometimes not populating[/p][p]• Fixed some item interaction states becoming stuck[/p][p]• Fixed "New and Improved" achievement[/p][p]• Fixed some issues with notification UI positioning[/p][p]• Fixed some notifications missing localization[/p][p]• Fixed dialogue only proceeding when hovering over UI[/p][p]• Fixed some issues with the inventory item moving logic[/p][p]• Fixed appearance of brake and reverse lights on some vehicles[/p][p]• Fixed some interfaces not closing with back/exit command[/p][p]• Fixed several phone UI navigation issues[/p][p]• Fixed rendering issues with location marker text[/p][p]• Fixed mismatched UI icons in computer technician UI[/p][p]• Fixed some issues with horse racing spectate mode[/p][p]• Fixed loading screen text formatting issues
[/p][h2]What's Next?[/h2][p]More content is on the way! Look forward to new missions, new features, and many more tweaks, fixes, and improvements.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing Denizen and for providing your valuable feedback and suggestions![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Update 0.28.0 - New Job Alert + More Cool Stuff!

[h2]Computer Technician Job 🖥️[/h2]
Repair and upgrade PCs for clients at the new computer shop! Apply for the job using the Jobs smartphone app.



[h2]Hair Salon 💈[/h2]
Refresh your look at the brand-new Hair Salon! Featuring a variety of trendy hairstyles and your choice of color.



[h2]Downtown Medical Clinic 🏥[/h2]
Visit the brand-new Downtown Medical Clinic! Choose from a range of specialized medications and treatments to boost your health and happiness. Try the all-new sleeping pills, perfect for helping you rest comfortably and pass time faster in-game!



[h2]Taxi Service 🚕[/h2]
Traveling around town is now easier than ever! With the brand-new Taxi app, you can hail a ride to any destination. Simply pick your spot from the list and get moving. No car required!



[h2]Map Improvements 🗺️[/h2]
Zoom and scroll functionality has been added to the map for smoother navigation, along with an updated player icon that's easier to spot at a glance.



[h2]Other new content[/h2]
New achievements have been added, as well as several other changes and fixes. Check out the full changelist below!



[h2]Changelist[/h2]
• Added computer technician job
• Added hair salon and new hairstyles
• Added downtown medical clinic
• Added sleeping pills to medical clinic
• Added zoom and scroll functionality to map, improved player visibility, UI revisions
• Added new achievements
• Updated cursor graphics
• Fixed real estate offers unable to be declined
• Fixed mouse smoothing sometimes enabling when disabled
• Fixed some terrain objects opening interaction UI
• Fixed some missing collision issues
• Fixed player icon sometimes appearing in incorrect location on map
• Fixed some character UI hair rendering issues
• Fixed some issues with input context panel logic
• Fixed some interior volumetric light banding issues

[h2]What's Next?[/h2]
Exciting times ahead for Denizen! Plenty of new content is already in development, with much more planned throughout 2025 and beyond.

The next content update will introduce a third-person camera mode, a brand-new business management feature, and more!

Thank you for playing Denizen and for providing your valuable feedback and suggestions!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010030/Denizen/

Patch 0.27.14

• Increased sprint duration
• Optimized textures
• Improved pedestrian LODs
• Improved traffic vehicle LODs
• Fixed pedestrians appearing in t-pose when outside of LOD distance
• Fixed traffic vehicle wheels sometimes appearing static
• Fixed traffic vehicles sometimes spawning in front of player
• Fixed Ferrucci map marker not appearing
• Fixed Ferrucci wheels static on low quality level setting
• Fixed missing interaction on some locked doors
• Fixed phone slots app not working with high bank account balance
• Fixed notifications appearing over fishing UI
• Fixed minimap toggle setting not working
• Fixed some uneven terrain/road issues
• Fixed camera sometimes rotating when entering a new scene
• Fixed romance cinematic player hair sometimes not being set properly
• Fixed "Nice Whip!" achievement logic
• Fixed incorrect Settings menu header

Update 0.27.0 - Socializing, Supercars, and More!

[h2]Social 👨🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻[/h2]
Enhanced interaction options, improved gameplay logic, and new cinematics have been added to make the social experience more engaging and immersive than ever.



Two new friends have been added to the Social smartphone app. Complete Sandy's mission to unlock her as a contact and expand your circle.



[h2]Ferrucci Supercar Dealership 🏎️🏁[/h2]
Explore the new Ferrucci showroom downtown, carrying high-performance supercars available in a range of exotic colors. Take your pick and hit the streets in style!



[h2]Texas Hold'em Poker ♠️♦️♣️♥️ [/h2]
Head over to the Shores Casino and test your skills in the new Texas Hold'em poker game. Play wisely and walk away with a stack of extra cash!



[h2]Minimap 🗺️[/h2]
At last, the minimap is here! It displays key locations and mission markers, helping with navigation around the city.



[h2]Changelist[/h2]
• Added social interaction cinematics
• Added two new friends
• Added Ferrucci car dealership
• Added Texas Hold'em poker
• Added minimap
• Added 5 new achievements
• Added mature content option
• Revised social UI
• Revised social app
• Revised some NPC dialogue
• Revised DJ payment logic
• Revised notification and input context logic
• Fixed some issues with main map
• Fixed laggy/choppy engine audio that occurred with some vehicles
• Fixed vehicle map markers sometimes appearing in view
• Fixed some missing mission map markers
• Fixed issue with forklift cargo sometimes not detaching
• Fixed forklift tutorial input commands not appearing
• Fixed several issues with social interaction
• Fixed some localization errors
• Fixed several UI text formatting issues

[h2]What's Next?[/h2]
Look forward to some exciting new content in Q1 of 2025, including new shops and earning opportunities!

Thank you for playing Denizen and for providing your valuable feedback and suggestions!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2010030/Denizen/

Patch 0.26.21

• Fixed drag racing vehicle statistics UI not reflecting upgrades
• Fixed garage vehicles sometimes overlapping in one space
• Fixed some casino games causing a softlock
• Fixed post-processing settings sometimes breaking during vehicle transitions
• Fixed possibility of drag racing exit command to be spammed, causing loading issues
• Fixed refresh rate setting not saving
• Fixed several text formatting issues
• Updated some labels in Settings menu
• Updated some loading screen descriptions
• Improved rendering performance in casino
• Improved lighting quality and traffic LODs on higher quality levels
• Lowered points required to spin lucky wheel