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Endless Mode playtest has just started!

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We are happy to announce that the Endless Mode testing has started!

Due to the ongoing development work, we decided to divide the tests into two rounds. Half of the signed players will receive access today, while the other half will receive access on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 17:00 CEST. Thursday's update will include a new Streaming Asset System aimed at optimizing video memory use and loading times. All signed officers will be granted access to the second round of tests!

In case of any errors during the game, please contact us by email at: [email protected]


Bug Reporting Instructions:
  • Please attach your game saves, you will find them in C:/Users/[UserName]/AppData/LocalLow/CrazyRocks/ContrabandPolice
  • In case of crashes, please send your log files (".dmp" files from AppData/Local/Temp/CrazyRocks/ContrabandPolice/Crashes and files "Player.Log" and "Player-prev.log" from AppData/LocalLow/CrazyRocks/ContrabandPolice)
  • The greatest help for our team is to provide a short gameplay video (e.g. using obs, fraps) that shows the problem. It is good that such a recording starts some time before the error occurs. However, if you decide not to record - please send screenshots (preferably several) to: [email protected]

Please complete the survey from the game's main menu. Your help and suggestions are always very important to us. We believe that this time too we will be able to make the new addition go smoothly.

Best,
Crazy Rocks Team

Endless Mode - Playtest registration

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By decision of the party, in order to improve the quality of service at the border, we are opening signups for testing the new Endless Mode!

The Playtest will start on Monday 24.07 at 17.00 CEST and will last about a week. In addition to new quests and mechanics, Contraband Police got significant optimization improvements. We need to make sure that the new changes do not negatively affect the smoothness and stability of the game.

We hope that you, as experienced officers, will help us find the remaining bugs and share your thoughts on the new gameplay using the in-game survey.

In order to sign up for the Free Mode Playtest you need to select option "Request Access" at the Steam Game Page in the section "Join The Contraband Police Playtest". When the test is ready (24.07) - the option will change to "Launch Playtest"
The most deserving veterans who helped us in previous tests have already been granted access.



Glory To Acaristan!
Crazy Rock Team

Gamepad Support!

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Our friends at Console Labs have been doing a great job recently, and as a result, we can finally bring full controller support to the PC version! (gamepad, steering wheel)

In addition, we are happy to announce that a new great programmer - Tomek - has joined our team and will help us with the further works on the game!

Endless mode is still in development. We decided to extend the mode with the new Most Wanted feature. On the information board you will be able to find photos of wanted criminals, who then need to be recognized and arrested.

Apart from that, we still have to add:
  • The possibility of skipping training
  • 2 new police cars (Micros, Varilla)
  • A set of additional achievements (related to the endless mode)
  • Outpost upgrade level 4 (10 models)

As soon as we deal with these tasks, the Endless Mode will be unlocked!

Best,
Crazy Rock Team

Endless Mode - work progress

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We would like to bring you the latest news from Acaristan. According to our intel, work on the Endless Mode is going great, as proof of which KGP provided us with some photos from the Border Crossing in Karikatka.







The mode will include:
  • Extensive expansion of the outpost (roads, gates, garage, fences and more)
  • 10 new police ranks
  • Over 20 entry regulations (including additional documents)
  • A set of new daily missions that you can perform at a convenient time (e.g. patrol the area or intercepting contraband dropped from the plane!)
  • Improved perception system

By order of the General Secretary himself, our friends at Console Labs started work on a Contraband Police console version (new and old generation). Their first task is to implement gamepad support (which will also be available in the PC version).

We wish you a successful service.
Crazy Rock Team

Week 4 Patch

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This is the last update in the series of the post-launch fixes. From now on, we are completely focused on the Endless Mode work. Of course, we'll still read your suggestions and support you whenever you encounter any problem.

This week we've fixed the following issues:
  • Loading the last checkpoint sometimes didn't work.
  • Picking up a weapon during the Convoy and Prologue no longer blocks the "Armed to the Teeth" achievement.
  • Fix for getting stuck in the engine or inside the escapee's car.
  • Teleportation over long distances after getting out of the car.
  • Block on blowing up the car of the arrested person.
  • Cars will no longer get stuck in the Inspection Zone.
  • Enemies in the car will no longer block Post Attack completion.
  • Mission description may have appeared before we got the call.
  • You could stop a runaway car by asking a Comrade Repnin to fix the police car.
  • Block after killing a prisoner sent to the quarry.
  • Car could have changed its position after giving the prisoners to the Labor Camp.
  • Going to bed close to the morning misses the day.
  • Block after starting the engine from a place other than the driver's seat.
  • Parked cars will no longer slide on the ground.


We've also made some improvements:
  • Two additional slots for your game saves!
  • Additional items can now be found in the bodies of killed gangsters.
  • On the contraband digging mission, you can now find a shovel left by gangsters.
  • Invert mouse setting also works on the car's TPP camera.


We are pleased with the progress on the Endless Mode so far. It is scheduled for release in May 2023. You will definitely love all it's features such as:
  • New outpost expansion possibilities.
  • More cars in one day.
  • Over 20 new entry regulations.
  • Random side missions every day (activated on request).
  • Ranked challenge mode (how many days can you last at the post?).
  • 10 promotion levels.


Glory to Acaristan!
Crazy Rocks Team