Contraband Police News

[h2]Comrades![/h2][p] The summer season has come to an end, but the Party has not been idle. During this time, we’ve been hard at work preparing a range of improvements that will enhance your experience at the border post! [/p][p][/p][h3]Optimization[/h3][p]Over the past few months, we’ve been focusing on the console version of the game. As a result, we’re introducing the largest optimization update to date, featuring a fully custom animation system. This overhaul significantly improves performance, especially during gameplay involving large numbers of NPCs. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Console Version Status[/h3][p]The game has successfully passed our internal testing and will be sent for certification next week. We’ll announce the exact release date in a separate post – stay tuned! [/p][p][/p][h3]Docking Station Support[/h3][p]Your strong interest in Steam Deck has not gone unnoticed. We’ve implemented support for the Docking Station, allowing for seamless gameplay with either a keyboard or a gamepad. No matter your setup – your checkpoint is ready for duty! [/p][p][/p][h3]Update 10.7.3[/h3][p]This update introduces a completely new animation system that greatly enhances performance and gameplay speed. We’ve also fixed a number of the most troublesome bugs and implemented improvements based on your feedback to make your service at the border even more satisfying.

Long live Acaristan!
Crazy Rocks Team[/p]

[h3]Inspections:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug preventing use of the automatic document comparison tool.
  
• Fixed missing interaction with interactive cargo in the inspection zone.
  
• Fixed a bug related to killing animals outside of vehicles.
  
• Fixed missing material on contraband items.
  
• Improved navigation between some documents in the Duty Folder.
  

[h3]Campaign Mode:[/h3]

• Fixed missing traffic after completing a mission.
  
• Fixed mission description display issues in the duty folder.
  
• Fixed missing enemies during the “Deadly Blow” mission.
  
• Blocked the ability to fail “The Lost One” mission by killing a non-mission-related prisoner.
  
• Modified message shown when the player fails to return to the outpost on time.
  

[h3]Inspector Mode:[/h3]

• Improved enemy behavior during the “Contraband Drop” mission.
  

[h3]Challenge Mode:[/h3]

• Added warnings about internet connection loss.
  
• Fixed incorrect smuggler clue in the “Trade License” world event.
  
• Fixed bugs related to vehicle teleportation after using the computer.
  
• Fixed a bug where end-of-day fees were charged twice.
  
• Blocked the ability to search bodies of killed NPCs.
  
• Unlocked access to the Gameplay tab and several settings.
  

[h3]Companions:[/h3]

• Added companion voice line when executing the "Wait here" command.
  
• Fixed a bug where companions remained in aiming stance after a mission ended.
  

[h3]UI:[/h3]

• Added descriptions to gameplay settings.
  
• Standardized field layout across tabs in the settings menu.
  
• Improved visibility of the selection frame when choosing a game mode.
  
• Changed the fugitive chase UI.
  

[h3]Combat:[/h3]

• Sped up the appearance of the near-death effect.
  
• Added blood splatter effects when shooting dead NPCs.
  
• Fixed a bug where the last enemy did not appear during the outpost attack.
  
• Fixed issues related to NPC deaths during handcuffing.
  

[h3]Steam Deck:[/h3]

• Added support for docking stations.
  
• Improved tooltip display for NPC inventory items.
  
• Adjusted the default aiming sensitivity.
  
• Fixed bugs related to closing infographics.
  
• Fixed a bug with the document zoom setting in the tutorial.
  
• Fixed an issue where marked fields in documents couldn't be deselected.
  
• Changed the default value of the Aiming Mode setting from Hold to Toggle.
  

[h3]Other:[/h3]

• Added a mechanic that directs the camera toward the NPC's head during interaction.
  
• Adjusted the default value for radio volume.
  
• Disabled visibility of lootbags through the player’s hands.
  
• Disabled contraband drops from killed policemen.
  
• Disabled money drops from killed prisoners in the labor camp.
  
• Improved texture quality on some flower assets.
  
• Increased shadow intensity.
  
• Fixed a bug causing pink clothing and hair on NPCs.
  
• Fixed an issue where part of the Duty Folder was not displayed on low screen resolutions.
  
• Fixed a bug where vehicles did not respond to the police siren after arresting a fugitive.
  
• Fixed a tachometer tip in the Zagr 53 vehicle.
  
• Fixed floating car issue when fast traveling to the Drunken Bear Inn.
  
• Fixed camera jump when exiting a moving vehicle.
  

[h3]Hotfix 12 September 2025:[/h3]

• Restored the button for closing the cargo list.
  
• Fixed bugs related to barrier ramming in Inspector mode.
  
• Fixed a bug where the trade window would close during the “Supply” mission in Inspector mode.
  

[h3]Hotfix 17 September 2025:[/h3]

• Fixed loss of control when closing the map during fast travel confirmation.
  
• Fixed a bug where an enemy got stuck in cover.
  
• Fixed missing text in the side mission window.
  
• Fixed missing translation of the Cargo List after changing the game language.
  
• Fixed an issue with driver documents.
  
• Added sound effect for opening driver letters.
  
• Adjusted center of mass for the Zaved vehicle.
  

[h3]Hotfix 19 September 2025:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where the fugitive was unable to escape.
  
• Fixed jittery animation movement.
  
• Improved document UI navigation when using a gamepad.
  

[h3]Hotfix 25 September 2025:[/h3]

• Fixed day counting in newly started saves in Inspector mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where the driver's head clipped through the roof of the Zenith vehicle.
  
• Fixed a bug where companion Novik was sitting in the wrong position.
  
• Fixed rotation issues in enemy death animations.
  
• Added a highlight frame to selected inventory items.
  
• Added a new vehicle driving animation.
  

[h3]Hotfix 2 October 2025:[/h3]

• Changed Capitan Sorokin's animation upon arrival at the outpost during the Tutorial.
  
• Changed companion behavior in vehicles to allow exiting at low speeds during road ambushes.
  
• Changed the number of enemies encountered during road ambushes.
  
• Fixed a bug where enemies appeared visibly during road ambush spawns.
  
• Fixed a bug where fields in documents couldn't be selected after opening the cargo notebook on Steam Deck.
  
• Revised messages displayed when failing to arrive at a mission on time.
  
• Added modified gunshot sound effects during killcam sequences.
  
• Added killcam effect for the last enemy defeated during a road ambush.
  

[h3]Hotfix 10 October 2025:[/h3]

• Increased reward for inspecting vehicles with cargo.
  
• Changed the animations of all levers at the outpost.
  
• Fixed a bug preventing document navigation after opening the Cargo Notebook.
  
• Fixed an issue where a save slot became locked after deleting a Challenge Mode save while offline.
  
• Fixed a bug with the zoom Docs setting not applying correctly in the tutorial.
  
• Fixed functionality of interrupting automatic document comparison.
  
• Blocked the ability to change documents while using the automatic document comparison tool.
  
• Added the ability to close the Cargo List by opening another document.
  
• Added new statistics to the computer in Challenge Mode.
  
• Prevented driver documents from disappearing when leaving the outpost in Challenge Mode.
  
• Disabled the “outpost closing soon” message in Challenge Mode.
  
• Blocked handcuffed NPCs from opening doors.
  
• Disabled dialogue when interacting with panicked NPCs.
  
• Added a sound effect when switching documents in the Duty Folder.
  
• Fixed a bug where vehicle upgrades didn’t apply correctly when purchasing multiple upgrades.
  

[h3]Inspections:[/h3]

• Added the ability to rebind keys for opening mission and inspection notifications (side missions, inspection reports, night summary).
  
• Fixed an issue preventing field selection in documents when the map had been opened previously.
  
• Fixed an incorrect date on the Regional Pass.
  

[h3]Combat:[/h3]

• Fixed missing enemies during the "Deadly Blow" mission.
  
• Fixed missing enemies during the outpost attack.
  
• Fixed an issue where one enemy would remain after the outpost attack ended.
  

[h3]Steam Deck / Controller:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where re-selecting a document field blocked navigation.
  
• Fixed missing button for unlocking a police car blocked on the road.
  
• Fixed an issue preventing menu navigation with documents open.
  
• Added tooltips to inventory items for equipping and dropping actions.
  
• Improved sprint functionality when using toggle mode.
  
• Increased recoil for the sniper rifle.
  

[h3]Steam Cloud:[/h3]

• Fixed save synchronization issues (game progress rollback).
  
• Disabled sharing of settings between different devices.
  

[h3]Other:[/h3]

• Fixed duplicated police officers at the outpost.
  
• Fixed an issue where Petrov was incorrectly marked as a citizen during the "Lost Contact" mission.
  
• Fixed a bug where drunkenness effects were not reset after sleeping.
  
• Fixed the size of some text elements in the Thai language.
  
• Prevented Perception Points from being deducted if document comparison was interrupted.
  
• Removed unnecessary colliders near the fence at the outpost.
  

[h3]Inspections:[/h3]

• Fixed text wrapping issues in passports for certain languages.
  
• Fixed a bug where unloaded cargo would shake after shooting the vehicle.
  

[h3]Shootouts:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where one of the enemies was missing during a road ambush.
  
• Fixed a bug where no reward was given for contraband recovered from enemy bodies during ambushes.
  

[h3]Campaign Mode:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug causing player death at the end of the Convoy mission.
  
• Fixed a bug related to shooting a body during the Mysterious Murder mission.
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed purchasing money from the trader during the Tutorial.
  

[h3]Other:[/h3]

• Fixed duplicated police officers appearing at the outpost.
  
• Fixed display issues with some Thai language texts.
  

[h3]Steam Deck:[/h3]

• Fixed an issue preventing selection of the Entry Regulation field in the inspection report.
  
• Fixed delayed navigation between fields in the inspection report.
  
• Added a Performance Mode option for higher FPS (Settings – Video tab).
  

[h3]Hotfix 30 July 2025:[/h3]

• Fixed errors occurring in the support console during shootouts and NPC kills.
  
• Added additional data to error logs (related to missing enemies during the outpost attack and the final mission).
  

[h2]Comrades![/h2][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that as a result of the Party’s recent efforts, Contraband Police now has full support for the Steam Deck! From now on, officers serving away from their posts can continue defending the borders of Acaristan![/p][p]The list of changes we've implemented is quite extensive — here are the most important ones:[/p][p][/p][h3]Documents[/h3][p]We’ve introduced a magnifying glass system that lets you zoom in on documents for better inspection.[/p][p][/p][h3]Duty Handbook[/h3][p]Using the handbook is now much clearer — it can now be opened across the full width of the Duty Folder.[/p][p][/p][h3]Update 10.7.0[/h3][p]In this update, we’ve introduced minor controller handling adjustments in preparation for the upcoming console release. We also fixed several player-reported issues related to inspections and shootouts.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support and suggestions — as always, we could count on you to help us improve the game![/p][p][/p][p]Glory to Acaristan![/p][p]Crazy Rocks Team[/p]