Patch 1.1.0 is LIVE! What's up Sheikhs, This is a massive update. I have been working hard under the hood to bring you a networking system, smarter AI, and entirely new strategic mechanics. This is the first step moving away from a pure solo experience. Here is what’s new in Oil Sheik 1.1: China In Your Hands . 🐉 New Mission: China In Your Hands An incredibly hard challenge awaits in the campa…
This update includes a quality-of-life improvement and a bug fix based on recent player feedback. · The mission selection screen now automatically highlights the next available sub-mission. Previously, it always defaulted to the main chapter overview, which could make it seem as if progress wasn't being saved. · The 'End Turn' button is now correctly highlighted when it becomes the only valid a…
Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that a major update has just gone live, adding a core pillar of brand-new content to the game: Puzzles and Missions ! Puzzles Inspired by chess puzzles, these offer a fresh challenge compared to standard AI matches. Puzzles feature: · Pre-set starting conditions on the board. · Specific objectives to achieve within a limited number of turns. · A focus on…
Cursor Hotspot: Adjusted the cursor hotspot for improved accuracy and feel. · Tutorial Save: The game will now correctly and immediately save your progress upon completing the tutorial. · Merger Window Crash: Fixed a bug that caused the merger window to close unexpectedly, preventing further gameplay. · Tutorial Tile Bug: Resolved an issue in the tutorial where a tile was being distributed twic…
I'm thrilled to announce the release of the February Update for Oil Sheik! This update focuses on laying a solid foundation for the future, with improvements to core gameplay, player experience, and a peek at what's coming next. Key Additions & Improvements: · New Player Tutorial: I've implemented a basic tutorial to guide new players through the core mechanics of Oil Sheik. This will ensure a…
OIL SHEIK - TRADE WARS Event, Patch Notes Achievements (new): · Agent Orange - "Defeat Ronald Dump" · A giant D.O.U.G.E - (Be investigated by the D.O.U.G.E by creating a special merger composition..) Ronald Dump is messing with the economy in Oil Sheik. Companies are affected by Trade Wars! PLACEMENT CHANGES: · US Fracking Inc is always the first company to appear on the board. MERGER CHANGES:…
January The January update brings us more visual improvements like added particle systems and animations. On top of that it also includes gameplay improvements that target the early game. The first few turns, when there isn't a lot of stuff on the board, should now play quicker, with automated reinvestment of dividend payments. · Global Leaderboards have been added to the game. · More audio and…
A lot of stuff has happened in the development of Oil Sheik in 2024. After releasing an early prototype in February the game has seen some more polishing. The game is not where I want it to be just yet, but we're one step closer. I will make a different announcement about what's going to be in the next patch. Multiplayer is definitely gonna be in it though. So, what's new? Changes - A large amo…
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