WINSTON SPRINGS UNIVERSE: Good and Evil - Catching Criminals
Hey Chiefs! Only 12 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! This time, we're heading back into our shared Winston Springs universe to talk about something that's simply unavoidable in the life of a Police Chief - chasing and catching criminals . In Winston Springs, you never really know what might happen next. Even during a completely ordinary conversation with a…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 14 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're taking another look at our shared Winston Springs universe and introducing someone who can become extremely useful when running your police station - our delivery driver. Not everything you need at the station has to be picked up personally. If you run out of essential supplies, simply grab…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 16 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're taking a look inside the trunk of our patrol car and checking out the basic equipment every officer should have at hand while working the streets of Winston Springs. First up is the handheld speed camera - a handy tool that allows you to catch drivers exceeding the speed limit and issue the…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 19 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're taking another look at our shared Winston Springs universe and presenting one of several special vehicles you'll encounter in the game - the prison transport van. Prisoners are transported by the already familiar Benjamin Biggs and his assistant, Marco Wedge. Whenever the situation calls fo…
Hello, Chiefs! The Full Version of Police Chief Simulator is getting very close! Today we're showing you another tool that will be available in the Full Version - the speed camera . The speed camera will allow you to monitor drivers' speeds and deal with those who are a little too enthusiastic with the accelerator. Drivers caught speeding can expect a ticket, while you get to choose the perfect…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 21 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're heading back into the streets of our shared Winston Springs universe to revisit another familiar part of police work - traffic stops and issuing tickets. Some of you have already experienced this mechanic in the Demo. Parking in front of a fire hydrant or staying beyond the time paid for at…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 23 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're taking another look at the worker system and reminding you how hiring and managing your officers will work at the Police Station. The first step is finding the right candidates. Using the HiredIn app, you can browse available officers and decide who joins your team. Look closely and you mig…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 26 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches. Today we're taking another look at our shared Winston Springs universe and a location that players of both Police Chief Simulator and Car Dealer Simulator will already recognize - the FUELL gas station. Whether you're driving through Winston Springs in a police cruiser or looking for your next vehicle…
Hello, Chiefs! Winston Springs is growing once again - this time, another title is joining our shared universe. Hotel Simulator: Prologue - Early Days , created by our friends at Two Horizons , was announced today. And with a new game comes another location that has been connecting our worlds for quite some time - the local motel. In Police Chief Simulator, the motel will primarily be a place t…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 30 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're revisiting one of the mechanics some of you may already know from the Demo - issuing tickets . If you'd like a reminder of how the system worked in the Demo, take a look at our previous devlog: Not every driver remembers that a fire hydrant is probably not the best place to leave a car. Luc…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 33 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches. Today we're taking another look at our shared Winston Springs universe and visiting a place players of both games may already know - Tony's Pawn Shop . Tony appears in both Police Chief Simulator and Car Dealer Simulator, although his pawn shop serves a slightly different purpose in each game. One thin…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 35 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches. Today, we're returning to our shared Winston Springs universe and another connection between Police Chief Simulator and Car Dealer Simulator. If you've played Car Dealer Simulator, you may remember a certain small-time fuel thief who occasionally showed up at the dealership and helped himself to fuel f…
Hello, Chiefs! Only 37 days remain until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches! Today we're heading back to the Police Station to show another part of dealing with arrested suspects - processing them into the Holding Cells. Once an intervention is over, arrested suspects are brought back to the Police Station, where officers escort them into the Holding Cells. This is where the ne…
Hello, Chiefs! We've been hinting for a while now that Winston Springs is more than just one city and one game. Today, we're pulling back the curtain a little further on the shared universe we're building together with the Garage Monkeys team and the creators of Car Dealer Simulator . If you've played Police Chief Simulator, you've probably already recognized the familiar Car Dealership. This i…
Hello, Chiefs! If you've played the Prologue or the Demo , you've probably noticed that something was missing from the HUD. In the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator, that's about to change. Meet the new Minimap , designed to help you navigate the streets of Winston Springs more efficiently. As the game expands, you'll spend more and more time outside the Police Station, patrolling the city…
Hello, Chiefs! With only 44 days remaining until the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator launches, the countdown officially begins! Over the coming weeks, we'll be showcasing more locations, mechanics, and features waiting for you in the full game. As you may remember from our previous devlogs, coffee is an essential part of every officer's shift. It restores the energy needed for many polic…
Hello, Chiefs! Every police intervention is different, which is why choosing the right ammunition is just as important as choosing the right weapon. In Police Chief Simulator, each ammo type has its own purpose, and your decisions in the field can have consequences. Rubber ammunition will be your most common choice. It's more affordable, less harmful, and helps you subdue suspects while reducin…
Hello, Chiefs! Ever since the Demo launched, we've been spending a lot of time reading through Steam, Discord, and the Steam Discussions. Every day brings new reports, ideas, and conversations, and today we'd simply like to let you know that we see them all - and we're genuinely grateful for it. Your feedback gives us a completely different perspective on Police Chief Simulator. Many of the thi…
Hello, Chiefs! After yesterday's equipment update, it's time to make Winston Springs feel even more alive. Today's Content Update introduces a brand-new cast of characters you'll encounter throughout your duty. The streets are now populated with new citizens, making the city feel even more diverse and lively as you patrol Winston Springs. The Police Station is growing as well. New officers have…
Hello, Chiefs! Today's update is a little more than a regular hotfix. We've just released a new content update for the Demo, bringing additional equipment that expands your police arsenal while paving the way for the Full Version. Introducing the Stork-12 - a classic over/under shotgun that will be available in both the Demo and the Full Version of Police Chief Simulator. Alongside it, we've ad…
Hello, Chiefs! Today, we finally have the announcement we've been waiting to share. Police Chief Simulator will officially launch in its Full Version on September 17th, 2026! Before we talk about what's coming next, we'd like to say one simple thing... THANK YOU. Thank you for the incredible reception of both the Prologue and the Demo, for every hour you've spent in Winston Springs, every revie…
Hello, we are happy to bring the next batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - Fixed vehicle doors being highlighted when writing a Ticket. - Fixed missing application on the Task Bar on the Computer (HiredIn) - Fixed ENTER not accepting the Save Name after Save Name Change. - Fixed Criminal Escaped pop-up not showing up properly. - Added new Mus…
Hello, we are happy to bring the next batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - Citizens now drop crumpled paper when leaving the station after waiting too long for being served. - Added new Sound SFX to open world encounters. - Fixed issues with worker lockers. - Fixed issues with encounter screen pop-ups. - Fixed player drinking and interacting…
Hello, we are happy to bring the next batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - Added new Graffitti textures. - Added new music track variants for Day & Night. - Added reward location marker for reward & handcuffs in Prison. - Greatly reduced the Stamina cost of using the Pen and Magnifying Glass. - Fixed a softlock happening when entering the pho…
Hello, Chiefs! Since the Demo launched, we've been closely monitoring all of your feedback and bug reports. One issue quickly stood out - the crash that could occur while taking a photo in the Detective Room after the latest hotfix . We're very sorry to everyone who encountered this problem. We know it could interrupt your gameplay, so fixing it became our highest priority. The good news is tha…
Hello, we are happy to bring the next batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - Fixed Police Officers appearing in the Police Database. - Fixed UI visuals for Fuel Progress Bar. - Fixed UI visuals for Liquids Progress Bar. - Fixed Scanner not saving documents inside. - Fixed Car Repair pop-up localization. - Fixed Gun Ban Debuff properly showing o…
Hello, we are happy to bring the first batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - QOL: Weapon Ammo type automatically switches to ammunition that has been picked by the player. - Expanded quest area for Ticket mission. - Fixed items in Shops showing up before they should. - Fixed Gun Ban icons (we're not working after save/load) - Fixed some wall i…
Hello, we are happy to bring the first batch of fixes to you. We are still working on more updates, so stay tuned! CHANGELIST: - Fixed texts in some languages going out of borders in the Gun Shop. - Fixed officers getting stuck on fences while entering/exiting the Station. - Fixed issue with Prison Warden sinking into his chair. - Added some new passageways between fences. - Minor collision fix…
Hello, Chiefs! The day has finally arrived - the Police Chief Simulator DEMO is now available! Thank you for all the feedback you shared after the Prologue launched. Your suggestions helped us improve existing mechanics and expand the experience into a much larger slice of gameplay that you can finally play today. If you've already played the Prologue, you'll feel right at home. The familiar ga…
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