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Steam News5 October 20259mo ago

Update 0.4.0 – A Massive Performance & Heist Overhaul!

Hello everyone, I’m incredibly excited to announce the release of Version 0.4.0, one of the biggest updates yet!

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Hello everyone, I’m incredibly excited to announce the release of Version 0.4.0, one of the biggest updates yet!

What changed

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changedAfter many of you reported performance issues, I spent weeks digging deep into the code, refactoring systems, and optimizing nearly everything. When the project started, performance often hovered around 25 FPS — now the game runs at a smooth 70+ FPS , even in complex scenes. This update isn’t just an optimization — it’s a transformation.
changed🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0🧥 Black Market Update The old seller has been replaced with a new Black Market system ! Items you buy will now be delivered directly to your base by mail. Oh, and there’s a little secret hidden in there… let’s see who finds it first! 😉
added🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0💰 Heist Overhaul Heists have been completely reworked — with new visuals, lighting, obstacles, and dynamic paths that change each time. It’s more dangerous, more immersive, and far more rewarding. Make sure to bring a flashlight — you’ll need it.
changed🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0🧍 Character Improvements Jumping, movement, and general character control feel smoother and more realistic than ever before.
changed🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0✨ And more... From smaller design tweaks to gameplay polish, there’s plenty to discover in this version.
added💬 Developer’s NoteI named this update 0.4.0 because it truly feels like a new generation of the game. Between the upgraded visuals, the reworked base, and the huge performance boost, the game simply feels new .

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changedAfter many of you reported performance issues, I spent weeks digging deep into the code, refactoring systems, and optimizing nearly everything. When the project started, performance often hovered around 25 FPS — now the game runs at a smooth 70+ FPS , even in complex scenes. This update isn’t just an optimization — it’s a transformation.
changed🧥 Black Market Update The old seller has been replaced with a new Black Market system ! Items you buy will now be delivered directly to your base by mail. Oh, and there’s a little secret hidden in there… let’s see who finds it first! 😉
added💰 Heist Overhaul Heists have been completely reworked — with new visuals, lighting, obstacles, and dynamic paths that change each time. It’s more dangerous, more immersive, and far more rewarding. Make sure to bring a flashlight — you’ll need it.
changed🧍 Character Improvements Jumping, movement, and general character control feel smoother and more realistic than ever before.
changed✨ And more... From smaller design tweaks to gameplay polish, there’s plenty to discover in this version.

After many of you reported performance issues, I spent weeks digging deep into the code, refactoring systems, and optimizing nearly everything. When the project started, performance often hovered around 25 FPS — now the game runs at a smooth 70+ FPS, even in complex scenes. This update isn’t just an optimization — it’s a transformation.

🔥 What’s New in 0.4.0

🧥 Black Market Update The old seller has been replaced with a new Black Market system! Items you buy will now be delivered directly to your base by mail. Oh, and there’s a little secret hidden in there… let’s see who finds it first! 😉

💰 Heist Overhaul Heists have been completely reworked — with new visuals, lighting, obstacles, and dynamic paths that change each time. It’s more dangerous, more immersive, and far more rewarding. Make sure to bring a flashlight — you’ll need it.

🧍 Character Improvements Jumping, movement, and general character control feel smoother and more realistic than ever before.

🏚️ Base Redesign Your base now looks darker, grittier, and more atmospheric — it finally feels like the hideout of a true criminal.

And more... From smaller design tweaks to gameplay polish, there’s plenty to discover in this version.

💬 Developer’s Note

I named this update 0.4.0 because it truly feels like a new generation of the game. Between the upgraded visuals, the reworked base, and the huge performance boost, the game simply feels new.

I’m so excited to hear your feedback — and thank you to everyone who reported bugs, tested builds, and stayed patient while I worked on this!

🕹️ Try it now – Version 0.4.0 is live!

Jump back in, explore the reworked base, and take on your first heist with the new improvements. Wanna Play? Join Discord! https://discord.gg/jWEMdnQQ Steam post imageSteam post imageSteam post imageSteam post image

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