In-game event10 Aug 2026GMS2 Demo update!First of all, we have great news: we decided to keep the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo available on Steam for longer! We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to break ground, test our new core mechanics, and share their feedback with us Alongside this decision, we’ve just deployed a fresh patch for the demo packed with performance tweaks, memory optimizations, and critical bug fixes based di…
Hello, fellow miners! It's been a while since we published the GMS2 Demo, and to say we are blown away by your response would be a massive understatement. We’ve put together a brand-new video devlog summarizing our journey, addressing your feedback, and giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what is already running in our internal builds. Check out the full video below👇 📊 The Demo in Numbers (…
Thanks to your incredible support, Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo ranked in the TOP 50 most-played titles of the entire festival! 🏆📊 Out of hundreds of amazing games, our mining community showed up, fired up the excavators, and proved that the gold rush is stronger than ever! 🦅💰 🗓️ GOOD NEWS: If you missed out or want to keep digging, the demo will remain available to play until the end of J…
Greetings, Miners! It has officially been one week since the gates of Falcon Creek swung open and the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo went live! Thousands of you have jumped into the cabins, fired up the excavators, and started washing that beautiful new Alaskan paydirt. First and foremost: THANK YOU 🙏. The sheer volume of screenshots, detailed feedback, and support we have received over t…
First of all, we want to say a huge thank you for the incredible feedback we've been receiving since the launch of the GMS2 Demo. We are reading all your reviews, comments, and bug reports, and getting straight to work. We have just released a quick update that addresses several key issues, introduces highly requested control settings, and smooths out the tutorial progression reported by the co…
🎮 What’s in the Demo? This demo is a short story introduction and tutorial, representing about 10% of the full game's content. Your main task here will be to test the core gameplay loop : · Get to know the first machines and basic controls, · Fire up your first wash plant and test the new ground physics, · Pan your very first ounces of gold! 🗺️ What’s Coming in the Full Version? Keep in mind…
The moment we’ve all been working toward has finally arrived. The engines are fueled, the washplant is prepped, and the gates to Falcon Creek are officially wide open. The Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo is LIVE right now! 🌍 Free and Open to Everyone Unlike our previous closed playtests, this demo is 100% public. No random selections, no sign-up forms, and no waitlists. Whether you are a v…
The countdown is officially in its final hours. Only 24 hours to go! To celebrate the upcoming launch, we have a massive double feature for you starting right now! 📺 Watch the Developers Play LIVE! Want a sneak peek at the claim before the gates open? Our Developer Gameplay Stream is officially live right now on our Steam Store Page! Tune in to watch the team fire up the heavy machinery, showc…
Now, it’s time to strike gold. We are beyond excited to officially announce that the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo will launch on June 11, 2026 ! The wait is over! In less than 2 weeks, the gates to Alaska are opening for EVERYONE on Steam. The demo release on PlayStation and Xbox will come in the following months . 🌍 Open to Everyone Unlike the previous playtests, this demo is 100% open…
Hey Miners, During our last closed playtest, your feedback was clear: the core gameplay is fun, but the performance needed serious work. Our team has spent the last few weeks deep in the engine room focusing entirely on optimization. We are thrilled to report that we are seeing a solid 10-30% boost in FPS internally! 🔍 Calling All CURRENT Playtesters! We just pushed an update to the Playtest b…
👋 Hey Miners! First of all, a massive THANK YOU . Our closed playtest was a huge success. We opened the gates, and 12,000+ of you jumped into the Alaskan dirt. Even better, about 1,000 of you took the time to fill out our detailed feedback survey. We’ve spent the last few days analyzing every single comment, rating, and bug report. Today, we want to share exactly what we learned, what we are f…
We finally have the green light! Steam has finished the certification process, and we’ve just hit the "Launch" button. The first Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo Playtest has officially begun! 1️⃣ Before we dive into the details We have a quick update for everyone: as soon as this playtest concludes and we implement the necessary fixes based on your feedback, we will be releasing the public demo fo…
Hey Miners, Let’s not sugarcoat it - we made a stupid mistake, and we want to be 100% honest with you about it. But before that, due to so much hype and interest in the playtest we decided to just open it for the full 5000 random players! 💛 Our 5,000-player Playtest was supposed to launch today. The build is fully prepared, tested on our end, and ready to go. However, we forgot one crucial adm…
We can finally ponder one of the greatest questions currently facing humanity... "Where demo?" We hear you loud and clear! We know you’re getting eager to play the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo, so today we are coming to you with a massive update on its development state. 🚧 The Road to the Demo As we promised, our goal for early 2026 was to get the build into the hands of playtesters first to e…
Closed Playtest Demo Before the Open Demo We’re getting closer to the Open Demo release of Gold Mining Simulator 2. But before we launch it publicly, we want to test it with a limited group of players, gather feedback, and polish the experience so the demo meets your expectations. That’s why we’re organizing a Closed Playtest Demo . 🛠 What Is This Playtest? · This is a Single Player Demo playt…
Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo is almost here! We’ve translated the game into multiple languages to make it accessible to players worldwide. However, gold mining involves a lot of technical terminology — and we want to make sure everything sounds natural, accurate, and authentic. That’s why we’re looking for Community Translators to help us refine and review existing translations. What we’re look…
Hey miners! ⚒️ Devlog #6 is here, and this time we’re putting a strong focus on sound design in Gold Mining Simulator 2 — along with some heavy machinery progress! · 🔊 Real-life SFX recordings (excavators, washplants, gold panning & vehicles) · 🚜 Adaptive excavator tracks deforming terrain · 🧪 Track stress tests in controlled conditions · 🚚 Machine & washplant transport with trailers · ⛰️Ta…
Hey miners! ⚒️ Devlog #5 is here, bringing more progress on Gold Mining Simulator 2 and a closer look at what we’ve been working on lately! 🧍 Character updates & animations 🎨 Visual and world improvements 📡 New systems improving immersion and communication 🚜 Ongoing vehicle and equipment work 🛠️ General gameplay polish Development is moving forward step by step, and this devlog is another…
Hey miners! ⚒️ Devlog #4 is here , packed with gameplay upgrades and fresh gold-digging action! ⛏️ Improved digging system 💧 Realistic paydirt & panning 🪣 Personal backpack & multiholding buckets 🔧 Vehicle maintenance and repairs 🪨 Tailings prototype Our QA crew had some fun breaking things so you don’t have to 😄 Watch the full devlog and tell us – what’s your favorite new feature? 🎬 Chec…
Welcome back, miners! ⚒️ In Devlog #3 , we’re rolling up our sleeves for pure gameplay – step by step, we build and fire up the wash plant. What’s inside this episode: 🔩 Transporting and assembling the wash plant frame 🧰 Setting mats into the sluice box 💧 Hooking up pumps and hoses to the water source ⚡ Powering everything with the generator 🚜 Feeding dirt and watching the gold flow! Grab y…
Devlog #2 is here – and it’s a big one.🔥 We’re looking back at the road we’ve traveled so far in building Gold Mining Simulator 2 – and let’s just say, it’s been one hell of a dig. At the core of it all? A massive upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 . And it changes everything. Check out the devlog now! 👇 This devlog marks a major milestone – and it’s only the beginning. Next devlogs explaining each p…
The First Devlog is Here – Let’s Dig Into It! Time to get your hands dirty! 🪨 The very first devlog for Gold Mining Simulator 2 is live – and it’s all about the core of the game: digging. 🛠 Classic tools? Check. Shovel and bucket gameplay is back. 🚜 Heavy machines? Of course. Fire up your excavator. 📦 New mechanics? Absolutely. Store your paydirt for later. 🧱 Ground layers? Yup. Different…
Hey Miners, We want to take a moment to clear up some confusion following our latest dev stream. It seems some of you have interpreted differently what was said, it wasn`t our intention sorry, so here’s the official update – clear, honest, and straight to the point. ❗ First things first: The demo will NOT be released in the first half of the year. On stream, we mentioned that we aim to launch a…
Hello, Miners! 👋 We wanted to announce the opportunity to sign up for GMS2 playtests! We will tell you how to do it step by step, and when can you expect the start of them! The most important information about the following playtests? 💎 This one will be mainly about… multiplayer ! 💎 There may be more playtests in the future - let’s see how it goes! 💎 It’s worth signing up now - you will be…
⏰ Reminder: The GMS2 Q&A Stream is Today at 17:00 CET! (11 AM EST) 📺 Join us here: We’ll talk about the GMS2 Steam page, trailer, and answer your questions live . Drop your questions during the stream—we’ll do our best to answer them all! We are also gathering questions before the LiveStream on our Discord: See you all there! ---- Follow us on social media: TikTok: Facebook: X (ex-Twitter): Jo…
Hello, Miners! 👋 With great pleasure we want to welcome you on Gold Mining Simulator 2 ’s steam page! Whether you're a seasoned prospector or just starting your journey, get ready to dig deep, refine your techniques, and strike it rich, as Gold Mining Simulator is coming to a different level - this time, with your friends in a multiplayer mode ! What's coming with Gold Mining Simulator 2? 📢 W…
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