Community28 May 2026Crimson Fall – Development ProgressComrades! We have the latest news for you straight from Acaristan. Crimson Fall According to the Ministry of Development, the project has exceeded our boldest expectations in terms of scale and ambition. Thanks to the tremendous dedication of our team, development is moving forward at full speed to deliver an experience worthy of the citizens of Acaristan. Additionally, the General Secretary ha…
Comrades! In cooperation with government representatives, we have prepared a new video presenting the current state of work on the Crimson Fall DLC . In the presentation, we cover: · The look of the world · New locations · The story storyline · New mechanics · The DLC release date We encourage all officers to watch the material, share their feedback, and follow upcoming official communications.…
Comrades! The Steam Awards are upon us once more, and this year Contraband Police is aiming for a place among the community’s most beloved games! Our team puts genuine passion and countless hours into every update, pushing the game to grow, evolve, and keep surprising you. Your support and feedback are what drive its future. If Contraband Police has brought you joy, excitement, or simply unforg…
Inspections: · Changed how vehicle weight is handled when transported animals are killed (a vehicle exceeding the maximum legal weight may now legally enter the country in such cases). · Fixed missing trade item prices in the inventory. · Fixed incorrect highlighting on items in the driver's inventory. · Removed shadow from the vehicle registration document. Campaign Mode: · Fixed bugs related…
Comrades! With great pride and joy, we announce the creation of the special Contraband Police Collector’s Edition , which you can order starting today. For us, it is a symbolic culmination of seven years of work on a project into which we pour our hearts and tremendous effort every single day. Every item included in this unique edition has been carefully designed and thoughtfully crafted by our…
Comrades! We’re thrilled to announce that Contraband Police is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S ! Our border guard ranks are growing stronger - but beware, the enemy is also on the move. Obernakov and his gang will stop at nothing to smuggle their goods across our borders! Collector’s Edition Starting today, the Collector’s Edition of Contraband Police is officially available!…
Comrades! We are thrilled to announce that the console port of Contraband Police is finally complete! By decision of the Party, the game will be available on November 7th, 2025 , on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S . Thanks to the tireless efforts of Acaristan’s diplomats, you can pre-order the game exclusively in the Microsoft Store - starting today at 3 PM in every time zone : Our team has p…
Comrades! The summer season has come to an end, but the Party has not been idle. During this time, we’ve been hard at work preparing a range of improvements that will enhance your experience at the border post! Optimization Over the past few months, we’ve been focusing on the console version of the game. As a result, we’re introducing the largest optimization update to date , featuring a fully…
Inspections: · Fixed a bug preventing use of the automatic document comparison tool. · Fixed missing interaction with interactive cargo in the inspection zone. · Fixed a bug related to killing animals outside of vehicles. · Fixed missing material on contraband items. · Improved navigation between some documents in the Duty Folder. Campaign Mode: · Fixed missing traffic after completing a missio…
Inspections: · Added the ability to rebind keys for opening mission and inspection notifications (side missions, inspection reports, night summary). · Fixed an issue preventing field selection in documents when the map had been opened previously. · Fixed an incorrect date on the Regional Pass. Combat: · Fixed missing enemies during the "Deadly Blow" mission. · Fixed missing enemies during the o…
Inspections: · Fixed text wrapping issues in passports for certain languages. · Fixed a bug where unloaded cargo would shake after shooting the vehicle. Shootouts: · Fixed a bug where one of the enemies was missing during a road ambush. · Fixed a bug where no reward was given for contraband recovered from enemy bodies during ambushes. Campaign Mode: · Fixed a bug causing player death at the end…
Comrades! We’re excited to announce that as a result of the Party’s recent efforts, Contraband Police now has full support for the Steam Deck! From now on, officers serving away from their posts can continue defending the borders of Acaristan! The list of changes we've implemented is quite extensive — here are the most important ones: Documents We’ve introduced a magnifying glass system that le…
Inspections: · Improved vehicle color clarity (light and dark green unified to green, white replaced with gray, Azar-V now has a brown color variant, some cars received more saturated colors). · Fixed floating cargo on the back of Sina’s vehicle when unloading items in a specific order. NPC: · Fixed missing NPCs in world locations. · Fixed missing enemy in road ambush encounter. · Fixed gray ha…
Comrades! Summer has fully settled in, bringing with it increased traffic at the borders of Acaristan. To help you meet this challenge, the Party has prepared a solid package of improvements to make your duty more efficient and enjoyable! Larger Inventory All border guards are now equipped with backpacks that allow them to carry even more contraband and personal gear . To expand your inventory,…
Combat: · Improved lootbag visibility in tall grass. · Added item stacking for identical items in lootbag content preview. · Prevented dead NPC bodies from disappearing during interaction. · Set the value of all items found on NPC bodies to zero. · Added an option to adjust the frequency of road ambushes. · Fixed ammo being consumed despite interrupting the reload animation. · Fixed sound cutti…
Important: · Added a new looting system for killed NPCs. · Changed controls in the computer interface. Inspections: · Fixed an issue where the inspection zone could not be cleared. · Fixed an issue preventing the next driver from being invited to the inspection area. · Fixed a bug that prevented switching documents when two were placed in the same spot in the Duty Folder. Controller: · Fixed UI…
Comrades! By order of the Party, the following is hereby announced: As of today, Spring Update goes live, introducing most of the improvements developed during the console porting process. Additionally, this update addresses the most frustrating gameplay issues and community-reported bugs from recent months. In the near future, you can expect further updates focused on optimization ( especially…
Tutorial: · Fixed certain arrow indicator display. · Fixed missing Cargo Notebook page in the Duty Folder. · Added Nabokov dialogue animations. · Added objective to pick up weapon before leaving outpost. · Added debt repayment when the last day yielded no profit. · Disabled Tutorial when starting a new game on a completed save slot. Campaign Mode: · Fixed companion behavior during side missions…
Comrades! The Great War with Kagastam has come to an end! The people of the South have been freed from the yoke of the capitalist oppressor and can finally enjoy the long-awaited peace. However, do not be deceived, for among these poor people, enemies of our nation still hide. Their leader, General Morin, is ready to use any means necessary to threaten the greatness of Acaristan! I turn to you,…
Two games, endless excitement! 🛠️🛂 This bundle combines hands-on repairs with the intensity of border patrols. Dive into mechanical challenges during the day and take on smugglers by night. It’s a perfect mix of strategy, creativity, and action-packed gameplay. If you love solving problems and staying one step ahead, this bundle is for you. Have fun and enjoy the games! 🚗✨
Endless Mode: · Fixed the opening of Level 2 outhouse doors. · Fixed the display of mission rewards on the map. · Fixed the display of the indicator above the lever after upgrading it. · Restored damaged quest giver cars in side missions. · Added combat behavior for the quest giver. · Sped up the UI display for the "Plane Drop" mission after accepting it. Challenge Mode: · Fixed the calculation…
Comrades! The awards time has come, and Contraband Police has a shot at earning its place among the best games in this year’s Steam Awards! As a team of passionate creators, we believe that a great game is born from hard work and love for the craft. That’s why we continue to improve Contraband Police , striving for perfection and always keeping your feedback at the heart of our work. If Contrab…
Comrades! We are proud to announce that Contraband Police has surpassed the incredible milestone of 1 million copies sold on Steam! This is a massive achievement and a shared success. Your support and feedback are invaluable to us, and we have no intention of resting on our laurels. In the spirit of progress, we’re bringing you a new update packed with significant gameplay changes! Optimization…
Inspections: · Fixed the animation for handing over documents. · Fixed an issue where smuggler cards wouldn’t disappear for multiple days. · Fixed a bug related to killing a driver after allowing them into the country. · Fixed a bug where a prisoner would return to the vehicle after being killed in custody room. · Fixed incorrect voices for some drivers telling stories. · Fixed a bug related to…
Comrades! Our socialist youth joyfully welcomes the long-awaited holidays, which are a reward for their hard work and dedication in both studies and labor! However, the Party does not forget its dedicated guardians who tirelessly defend our homeland's borders. In the Holiday Update , you will find: Revolver A brand new weapon is being introduced to the police arsenal, perfect for close-quarters…
Inspections: · Fixed prisoners not being taken by the ordered police transport. · Fixed Inspection Report disappearing when pulling out the Cargo List. · Fixed the Cargo Notebook getting stuck in the raised state when picking up the driver's documents. · Fixed the overly high weights of animals. · Restored the ability to arrest a driver in their vehicle. · Changed the animation for handing over…
Fixed the incorrect message after arresting a smuggler. · Fixed the inability to enter the car of an arrested driver at the checkpoint. · Fixed enemies not getting out of the car when attacking the police station. · Fixed the seat lock in the police car after one of the prisoners dies in it. · Fixed the bug related to leaving a location where civilians have died. · Fixed the bug related to shoo…
Inspections: · Fixed the driver getting stuck when shot while pulling out documents. · Fixed fugitive not escaping from the outpost when the driver's seat in his car was occupied. · Fixed the combat music playing during inspections. · Fixed Maximov not being able to clear the inspection zone when a chase ended at the outpost. · Fixed issues related to the start of the post attack during interac…
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