CriminalZ News

[p]This update transforms the core of CriminalZ, introducing new gameplay systems, enhanced visuals, and deeper immersion. The streets are alive, the danger is real, and survival now demands more than luck.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Highlights:[/h3][p]District System Overhaul
Each district now has its own loot tables, risk levels, and atmosphere.
Start small — or head deeper into the city for higher rewards and higher stakes.[/p][p] Police Rework
The police have evolved. They’re smarter, faster, and equipped with new tools to take you down.
Watch out for drones, tracking devices, and new behaviors during chases.[/p][p]Gamble Machines
Risk your sellables to multiply your fortune — or lose it all in a blink.
Every spin is a choice between greed and survival.

[/p][p][/p][p]Sound & Ambience Update
CriminalZ now breathes — from ambient city noise to immersive voice lines and environmental effects.
You’ll hear whispers in the alleys, shouts from the distance, and police radios closing in.[/p][p]New Fog & Lighting System
Enhanced atmosphere through improved weather, fog, and lighting for a cinematic night-time feel.
Your flashlight has been reworked too — cutting through the mist with intensity.[/p][p]
[/p][p]The Crime Gem
A mysterious new collectible that glows with power… and danger.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Additional Improvements:[/h3]

• [p]UI & menu polish[/p]
• [p]Performance optimizations[/p]
• [p]Bug fixes across multiple systems[/p]
• [p]Improved save stability[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Play Now:[/h3][p]Join our Discord to follow the development and share your stories from the streets.
Get a key to play also there: https://discord.gg/XetMhkREeK[/p][hr][/hr][h3]
The City Evolves — Can You Survive It?



Checkout the trailer here:[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Youtube:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@criminalz_game
Discord:
https://discord.gg/XetMhkREeK

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[p]Hello everyone,
I’m incredibly excited to announce the release of Version 0.4.0, one of the biggest updates yet![/p][p]After many of you reported performance issues, I spent weeks digging deep into the code, refactoring systems, and optimizing nearly everything.
When the project started, performance often hovered around 25 FPS — now the game runs at a smooth 70+ FPS, even in complex scenes.
This update isn’t just an optimization — it’s a transformation.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0[/h3][p]🧥 Black Market Update
The old seller has been replaced with a new Black Market system!
Items you buy will now be delivered directly to your base by mail.
Oh, and there’s a little secret hidden in there… let’s see who finds it first! 😉[/p][p]💰 Heist Overhaul
Heists have been completely reworked — with new visuals, lighting, obstacles, and dynamic paths that change each time.
It’s more dangerous, more immersive, and far more rewarding.
Make sure to bring a flashlight — you’ll need it.[/p][p]🧍 Character Improvements
Jumping, movement, and general character control feel smoother and more realistic than ever before.[/p][p]🏚️ Base Redesign
Your base now looks darker, grittier, and more atmospheric — it finally feels like the hideout of a true criminal.[/p][p]✨ And more...
From smaller design tweaks to gameplay polish, there’s plenty to discover in this version.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]💬 Developer’s Note[/h3][p]I named this update 0.4.0 because it truly feels like a new generation of the game.
Between the upgraded visuals, the reworked base, and the huge performance boost, the game simply feels new.[/p][p]I’m so excited to hear your feedback — and thank you to everyone who reported bugs, tested builds, and stayed patient while I worked on this![/p][hr][/hr][h3]🕹️ Try it now – Version 0.4.0 is live![/h3][p]Jump back in, explore the reworked base, and take on your first heist with the new improvements.

Wanna Play? Join Discord!
https://discord.gg/jWEMdnQQ

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[p]Hey CriminalZ Crew,[/p][p]Big news! The long-anticipated Version 0.3 is now officially available as a Closed Beta on Steam!
This update marks a huge milestone in development and lays the groundwork for the full experience CriminalZ aims to become.
[/p][p]🛠️ What’s new in 0.3?[/p]

• [p]A complete gameplay overhaul[/p]
• [p]New loot systems with smarter item drops[/p]
• [p]First version of Heists (mini-dungeons with time pressure and big rewards!)[/p]
• [p]More immersive city environment[/p]
• [p]Updated UI and player feedback systems[/p]
• [p]Tons of bug fixes and performance improvements
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[p]🎟️ Want access?
All you need to do is join our Discord and request a Beta Key!
👉 https://discord.gg/Xjun9ygV6h[/p][p][/p][p]We’re opening this version only to selected players for now to keep things focused and gather meaningful feedback. Once it's more stable, we’ll move toward the Open Alpha stage.
[/p][p]👀 This version includes one demo city and a first playable heist.
The goal: Loot, survive, strategize – and help us improve the experience before launch.[/p][p]Thank you for supporting this indie project – your feedback will help shape the future of CriminalZ.[/p][p]See you in the streets.




— The CriminalZ Dev[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I’ve been working hard on preparing Update 0.3, and I’m really excited to share what’s coming next for CriminalZ. This update focuses heavily on immersion and introduces the very first playable interrior.
[/p][h3]🔊 A More Immersive Experience[/h3][p]To enhance the feel of the world, I’ve been improving the overall player experience — especially during looting. Looting is now more satisfying, thanks to new sound effects and UI feedback. Each item pickup should feel impactful, and it’s now clearer what kind of loot you've found.

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👊 Boss Interface Overhaul[/h3][p]The boss UI has also been redesigned. Before each new stage, players will now receive a short message at the top of the screen telling them what’s changed in the current wave. Every stage is now more challenging — but also more rewarding.

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🌌 Raid Portals Reworked[/h3][p]I’ve completely changed the portal visuals and sounds. Entering a raid should now feel more like "We’re about to hit this place hard!"
Portals can now spawn in different rarities — and the rarer the portal, the better the loot you’ll find inside. Get ready to hunt for those high-tier raids!
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you’ve got questions, want to share your ideas, or just hang out with other players, be sure to join our Discord.

https://discord.gg/fh6vPGekTd

I’d love to hear your feedback — it helps me shape the future of the game![/p][p]Thanks for all your support. –
CriminalZ Dev[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]I’m super excited to finally share that CriminalZ is officially available on Steam. [/p][p]It’s getting real — the dream of releasing an original co-op game about crime and chaos is now public. What’s CriminalZ? [/p][p]A co-op rogue lite criminal game inspired by the vibes of Lethal Company — gather loot, survive interior raids, and grow your criminal empire. And of course... be criminal to get as much money as possible! Money will be needed to fulfill the quota for the boss, otherwise you loose the game! [/p][p]Wishlist CriminalZ now [/p][p]Every wishlist helps boost visibility on Steam, so even if you’re just curious, your click makes a difference. Ongoing development[/p][p]This is just the beginning. Community feedback is at the core of this journey. Let me know what YOU want to see!

Click here to wishlist now!
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Fore More join our Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/XetMhkREeK[/p][p] [/p][p]Thanks for supporting this dream. [/p][p]Let’s build something big. Together. [/p][p]— The Dev[/p]