Police Simulator: Patrol Officers News

Hey everyone,

in recent weeks, we have released several new free uniforms that can be enjoyed by everyone – and as some of you have noticed, they are far more detailed and complex than the ones we had before.

As we have overhauled the entire way uniforms are created and how the underlying systems work, previously created uniform mods are no longer compatible with the game. We apologize for any inconvenience and that it took us such a long time to communicate this properly. If you have previously published a uniform mod, you must adjust them according to the new modding process to make them compatible again. As a benefit, the new uniforms allow for far more flexibility and creativity while enabling you to also adjust parts of the outfits which were previously inaccessible. We hope you'll enjoy them!

To help you with that, we have now updated the modkits and templates to ensure that modders get as many files and templates as possible. We even included multiple uniforms you can take inspiration from – and a comprehensive README in the ExampleMod folder that explains how the new modding process works.

You can now also mod unmarked vehicles! To do that, check out the manifest.json in the car vehicle modpacks and make sure to adjust "IsUnmarked" in the header to either "True" or "False", depending on what you want to create.

Other modding issues

Very recently, we have released an update that fixed an issue that caused the RNA Layer to blend through any livery mod. To clarify: This is an issue that was completely on our end and no modder was at fault for this. We apologize to all modders who might have received negative comments regarding this bug.

We are aware of other miscellaneous problems with mods. If you have stumbled upon one, feel free to write them down in the comments below (at best with footage). We will take a look at them!

Join the community

Multiple modders have joined the official astragon Discord server to chat with other members of the Police Simulator Modding Community. We have a dedicated channel (#police-modding) available for that which you can access after granting yourself the 'Police Simulator Fan' role.

In addition, we will select a few modders to a secret channel where you can talk directly to us. You might even receive additional benefits like early access to builds and free keys for a Patrol Car DLC. Feel free to join us!

Cheers,
Your Police Simulator Team

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Fellow officers,

Today, we have prepared some very exciting news to share with you, which will reveal some very special updates and projects that had been top-secret up until now.

Watch today's On Patrol Episode further above to learn more!

And now, let's dive right into the news!

[h3]Time to go undercover...[/h3]



Next Tuesday, on August 13, we will release the Unmarked and Special Vehicle Packs! These pack will include 8 skins in total, 4 of them as part of the Special Vehicle Pack which will give you new, extra fashionable patrol car skins plus a white ceremonial and a black special uniform for your officer!

As part of the Unmarked Vehicle Pack, you receive 4 different skins for your patrol cars to patrol the city of Brighton completely in disguise! These go from a fun pizza delivery skin to a completely black livery kind of skin, so there is definitely a favorite for everyone!

You don’t own any car DLC? No problem! These skin packs can be enjoyed by everyone who owns the DLCs, however only with the unmarked and the special liveries of the respective car.

The Unmarked & Special Vehicle Skin Pack will launch as paid DLC on August 13 on PC, Xbox & PlayStation!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893870/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Unmarked_Police_Vehicle_Pack/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893880/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Special_Police_Vehicle_Pack

[h3]That’s not all! [/h3]



In addition to that, we will be launching a special update, also on August 13, introducing awesome, new outfits for your officers to the game on all platforms, completely for free for everyone! Go to the lockers in your precinct and select your favorite!

This update also fixes a bunch of issues, including the one causing CP Loss when arresting someone for carrying an illegal weapon inside their car. The full changelog will be released alongside the update.

[h3]Let’s talk about this year’s gamescom! [/h3]

From August 21 to August 25, we will be once again at gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

On our booth, you can play the recently announced Nintendo Switch Edition which is currently developed at TurnMeUp Studios. If you haven’t known, you can already pre-order the edition on the Nintendo eShop and select retailers.

At our booth, we will also host a showcase as part of a special livestream, where we will also announce even more exciting news for you! More details and the exact date will be shared next week.

[h3]The Police Simulator universe expands![/h3]



We're pleased to introduce Police Simulator – Prop Hunt: This new, very exciting entry is part of Fortnite Creative and is currently being developed by Independent Arts Studios. BTW, it will be playable completely for free!

Go on a hunt as an officer of the Police Department, equipped with your trusty flashlight and a useful weapon to catch other players who can disguise themselves as props for a limited amount of time. They can also roam the whole map to make out the best hiding places. You’ve spotted something moving as a hunter? Time to splat them!

This free-to-play game mode will be playable with up to 16 players and launches very soon in Fortnite Creative! We'll share more details about the exact release very soon.

Check out today's On Patrol Episode for some first gameplay footage!
We hope you are excited for this new content! Also stay tuned for even more news which we will reveal in our livestream at gamescom!

Your Police Simulator Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/

[h3]Fellow Officers,[/h3]
the latest update has just been released and it includes a plethora of improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life additions. This time, we focused on resolving several CP Loss issues, improved multiplayer stability & fluidity in several areas, enhanced NPC behavior, fixed a bunch of problems with patrol cars, and more.

In addition, the Highway Patrol Car Skin that was previously exclusive to the IPV can now be used for all other patrol cars as well (as long as you own the Highway Patrol Expansion). In addition, we made sure that accepting and declining callouts is not allocated to the same button as the car blinkers on controllers any longer.

Last but not least, we resolved an issue with patrol car mods that caused the N Layer to blend through the liveries, causing them to appear broken. Sorry that it took us so long! That said, we also updated the modkit with the EPV & IPV plus the official guide. Please note that uniform mods are all required to be adjusted due to the changed models – we are currently working on further details, so stay tuned for that and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Stay tuned for even more improvements and additions coming to Police Simulator very soon – you should keep your eyes peeled for next week! Just a hint :)

Have a look at the full patch notes for more insights:

[h2]Changelog - Update 14.3.2[/h2]

Skins

• The Highway Patrol Car Skin is now available for all patrol cars for owners of the Highway Patrol Expansion
  
• Fixed badge of female highway uniform clipping through the character model
  

Gameplay

• Fixed Traffic Stops completely blocking traffic
  
• Fixed CP Loss for arresting someone for illegal weapon possession after finding the weapon inside the truck
  
• Fixed CP Loss for performing a successful PIT-maneuver
  
• Fixed CP Loss for arresting someone for a stolen ID if that person does not carry a valid driving license (thanks, Twekyboi)
  
• Fixed no CP Loss for driving over spike strips
  
• Fixed incorrect criminal energy level in Wanted NPV Callouts
  
• Fixed not being able to finish crime scene callouts on the Highway
  
• Fixed ID details being wrong for Broken Down Vehicles
  

NPC & NPV

• Fixed NPVs stopping abruptly when switching lanes and yielding for the player
  
• Fixed stopped wanted drivers staying in blipped state even though they fled
  
• Fixed backup patrol officers getting stuck or running above the ground at some areas on the Highway
  
• Fixed backup patrol officers getting stuck on intersections
  
• Fixed NPCs floating in construction areas on the Highway
  

Multiplayer

• Fixed securing poles disappear after the client disconnects from the session
  
• Fixed client not being able to see the minimap
  
• Fixed client's entity history not updating correctly for Broken Down Vehicles
  
• Fixed clients not being able to find items when searching vehicles (thanks, Nintenmike.3dsx)
  
• Fixed wrong handcuffing animation being played for the client when an NPC is being arrested during a felony stop
  
• Fixed client desyncs completely in the highway when the host is still inside the city
  
• Various other multiplayer improvements
  

Patrol Cars

• Fixed patrol vehicle models changing to Cruiser after reverting trunk slots to default inside the garage
  
• Fixed texture spikes on the UTV when it gets damaged
  
• Fixed headlights turning off for the Panther Z when the indicators get activated
  
• Fixed some graphical issues with the GPV
  
• Fixed multiple issues with the lights of the GPV
  
• Fixed some graphical issue with the SPV
  
• Fixed broken sounds for the UTV
  

Graphics & Game World

• Fixed manhole textures being blacked out
  
• Fixed a tree root clipping through the ceiling of a subway station in Beaufort Landing
  
• Fixed floating window bars at a side wall in North Point
  
• Fixed some gaps in the floor in Brianna
  
• Fixed missing paths in Wilcox Park
  
• Fixed flickering floor in Melting Pot
  
• Fixed grass clipping through concrete in Melting Pot
  
• Fixed weird spots on basketball court walls in Conway
  
• Fixed Benni's Burgers being too dark at night
  
• Removed sign from the driveway in Historic Downtown
  
• Removed sign before the rest place in Highway North
  
• Fixed mesh errors on buildings and nearby assets at Weigh Stations
  
• Fixed a missing divider line in the center of the road in Highway West
  
• Fixed a visible hole on the bottom side of Traffic Cones
  
• Fixed flags not actually having a back side
  
• Fixed license plates clipping through the back door of a backup vehicle when being opened
  
• Fixed some spooky floating heads
  

UI

• Fixed minimap navigation being barely visible when driving on the Highway
  
• Added icons for trucks in the interaction wheel of truck drivers
  
• Fixed drivers of a truck are being shown as the registered owner instead of the respective company
  
• Fixed text being able to overflow in the character customization box
  
• Fixed error messages being shown on the Loading Screen
  
• Ensured that all placeable items from the trunk now share the same colours for all states
  
• Truck ELD now floats in when requested and doesn't suddenly pop up
  

Sound

• Fixed sound of CPR mini games being hearable in any distance
  

Controls

• Fixed accepting and declining callouts having the same button allocation as the car blinker on controllers
  
• Fixed rotation of the first person camera inside a patrol vehicle
  
• Fixed brakes being too soft when using a controller
  

Modding

• Fixed N Layer blending through liveries for custom mods
  

Crashes

• Fixed a crash that occurred when exiting to the main menu while sitting inside a car with the hat on
  
• Fixed a crash that occurred after finishing wanted NPV callout
  

Your Police Simulator Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350410/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Highway_Patrol_Expansion/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/

[h3]Fellow Officers,[/h3]
another week has passed and another patch is ready! Today's update comes with several bug fixes, introduces multiple quality-of-life improvements, resolves a few crashes, and also adds a free surprise gift!

With this update, we're (finally) adjusting the button allocation for enabling & disabling callouts so that it does not interfere with turn signals any longer. However, we are looking to improve this further with the very next patch, especially in terms of accepting & declining – stay tuned!

Happy Independence Day!


The Fourth of July is just around the corner and we believe it's time to celebrate this very special day: The Independence Day Skin is now available for free to everyone on all platforms! This skin can be applied on all patrol cars – so make sure to visit the garage to check it out!

Have a look at the full patch notes for more insights:

[h2]Changelog - Update 14.2.3[/h2]

Patrol Car Skins

• Added an additional patrol car skin to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States, now available to all players for all cars inside the garage
  

Gameplay

• Changed the button for enabling/disabling callouts on controllers to not interfere with turn signals anymore (further improvements are planned for accepting & declining!)
  
• Fixed way too many license plates spawning in accidents
  
• Fixed aiming your gun at carnappers who do not flee causing some weird behavior
  
• Fixed crime scene callouts on Highway not being finishable due to missing evidence or missing Wanted NPC
  
• Fixed debris spawning under the ground or outside the highway during a Highway Accident
  

NPC

• Fixed handcuffed NPCs run if they need to go somewhere instead of walking
  
• Fixed an officer sometimes standing in front of the Highway Precincts
  
• Fixed floating heads of some officers in the precincts (it's not Halloween, yet)
  
• Fixed mismatched body parts of patrol officers
  
• Fixed wrong voice-overs for different backup officers
  
• Fixed alternate voices for voice-overs never playing
  

Multiplayer

• Fixed an issue where the patrol car becomes invisible and goes absolutely crazy when the client rejoins the game
  
• Fixed an issue that lead to car damage not being visible for the client, only for the host
  

Graphics & Game World

• Fixed several loading issues related to the Highway
  
• Fixed mismatch between the actually selected character and the avatar shown on the Map & Shift Selection Screen
  

Crashes

• Fixed a crash related to the Traffic AI
  
• Fixed a crash related to cars changing lanes
  
• Fixed a crash that occurred when joining a Multiplayer Session
  

Localization

• Updated all officially supported Translations
  

BTW: The next update is already in the works! 🚔

Your Police Simulator Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350410/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Highway_Patrol_Expansion/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/

[h2]The summer is burning up prices on Steam!☀️ [/h2]

What was that? This gaming summer has become so hot that it burned the price tags?🥵
Guess, we need to give out some discounts to freshen things up and cool down the police officers: The Steam Summer Sale is returning, alongside some cooling fresh deals! Check out fantastic discounts of up to 35% on everything about Police Simulator!🌊

This year's Steam Summer Sale ends on July 11, 7PM CEST!

Save 35% on Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and discover the work of a Brighton police officer at a discounted price!🔥

https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/

Explore the diverse surroundings and beauty of the wider State of Franklin as you engage in intense highway chases, deploy fast-paced PIT maneuvers to tactically stop fleeing suspects who are in violation of the law, and enjoy a more dynamic police simulation experience – the Highway Patrol Expansion is now available!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350410/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers_Highway_Patrol_Expansion/?snr=1_5_9__405

Complete your fleet of special vehicles and save money: Each vehicle has special features to level up your game! Get all special patrol vehicles at once with the Garage Bundle at a discount! You already own one or more of the included items? Gain additional discounts!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36438/Police_Simulator_Garage_Bundle/
You mean, you haven't tried all of the community favorites from the astragon library yet, though you would love to do so? You can now get our 4 most popular games with the astragon Bestseller Simulation Bundle and save extra!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/28636/astragon_Bestseller_Simulation_Bundle/

These refreshing offers extend throughout a broad variety of games from the amazing astragon library! Check out these great discounts:

Construction Simulator - 45% off
Howl - 50% off Railroads Online - 30% off Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - 43% off Tram Simulator Urban Transit - 25% off ABRISS – build to destroy - 25% off
Firefighting Simulator – The Squad - 40%

Check out the Summer Sale page for more details and a full overview!

[h3]Enjoy!🌊[/h3]
Your Police Simulator Team 😎