Contraband Police News

[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]

[p]Inspections:

Improved vehicle color clarity (light and dark green unified to green, white replaced with gray, Azar-V now has a brown color variant, some cars received more saturated colors).
Fixed floating cargo on the back of Sina’s vehicle when unloading items in a specific order.

NPC:

Fixed missing NPCs in world locations.
Fixed missing enemy in road ambush encounter.
Fixed gray hair on young characters.

Campaign Mode:

Fixed incorrect dates when starting a game from a completed save.
Fixed an issue preventing vehicle inspections after arriving at the outpost in a fugitive’s car from a side mission.

Challenge mode:

Blocked access to unavailable computer tabs.
Added a warning message about the upcoming end of the day.

Controller:

Simplified shadow range slider movement in image settings.
Fixed selection box disappearing from document fields after interrupting a comparison.

Other:

Improved font readability.
Fixed missing crosshair at certain game resolutions.
Improved eye adaptation system behavior.
Fixed a bug where a lootbag wouldn’t be highlighted if two were stacked on top of each other.
Replaced the Support tab with a field in gameplay settings (debug window and bug report system remain unchanged).
Fixed background flickering when opening settings during an active game.
[/p][p]Hotfix 16 July 2025:[/p][p][/p][p]Fixed the ability to compare passport background with examples in the handbook.[/p][p]Fixed an issue preventing selection of fields in the inspection report.[/p][p]Fixed the color of highlighted defects in the inspection report.[/p][p]Fixed the reward amount for completing side missions.[/p][p]Added an option to toggle document zoom on Steam Deck.[/p]

[h2]Comrades![/h2][p][/p][p]Summer has fully settled in, bringing with it increased traffic at the borders of Acaristan. To help you meet this challenge, the Party has prepared a solid package of improvements to make your duty more efficient and enjoyable![/p][p][/p][h3]Larger Inventory[/h3][p]All border guards are now equipped with backpacks that allow them to carry even more contraband and personal gear. To expand your inventory, upgrade your quarters via the office computer.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Loot Bags[/h3][p]A new trend has taken Acaristan by storm! Handy carry bags for belongings have flooded the market. After some improvements by the manufacturer, they’re now seen not only with civilians and police officers but also among members of criminal organizations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Your Suggestions[/h3][p]Thanks to the cooperation between the Minister of Defense and active Border Guard members, a number of quality-of-life improvements have been implemented. Key updates include the ability to adjust police siren volume, adjust UV flashlight color, modify the frequency of road ambushes and easier interaction for many objects.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Steam Deck Development[/h3][p]To ensure the best possible Contraband Police experience on Steam Deck, we've prepared numerous improvements to font readability, optimization, and game stability. The game is currently undergoing Steam certification – as soon as we receive a response, we’ll inform you in a separate announcement. All future updates will also be fully compatible with Steam Deck.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Patch 10.6.5[/h3][p]The most important changes in this version include improvements to the body-looting system, better visibility of office computer panels, and the introduction of scalable inventory. We’ve also added many of your requested enhancements and fixed bugs from version 10.6.4.[/p][p][/p][p]Wishing you a peaceful duty and a relaxing holiday![/p][p]Crazy Rocks Team[/p]