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Cartel Tycoon — patch notes and updates

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Diva's Hotel Content Pack is now available2024-03-14Hola Capos! The new cosmetics DLC - Diva’s Hotel Content pack is now available! Hire a charming Camila, adorn your empire with unique emblems, and elevate your operations with an exclusive hotel skin! Diva's Hotel content pack contains: New Lieutenant - Camila Cervantes New Hotel skin 4 New Cartel Emblems https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827980/Cartel_Tycoon_Content_Pack__Divas_Hotel/
Winter Sale + Patch Notes!2023-12-21Hola Capos! The Steam Winter Sale is live! ːcartel_loveː Grab the game and the DLCs for yourself or your friends with these big discounts: Grab Cartel Tycoon with a 55% Discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ Grab Cartel Tycoon: San Rafaela with a 35% Discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348770/Cartel_Tycoon_San_Rafaela/ Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.6411 Changes: Government forces can now attack Ferry Stations, and capturing enemy Ferry Stations will cause Terror to rise. Bug Fixes: Fixed: Most of the Quests can’t be obtained if the only Lieutenant in the Cartel is injured. Fixed: Quest-Event prompt
20 Days of Giveaways!2023-12-01Ho-ho-hola Capos! ːcartel_loveː We’ll give a present to one lucky winner every day for the next 20 days on our Discord! Each day's winner* will choose their own Cartel Tycoon present**! Yes, it can even be San Rafaela! ːcartel_nothing_personalː Click on the picture below to join our Discord! The first giveaway has already started! Just go to the "giveaways" channel on our Discord to participate! *One player can win up to 2 times during the giveaway period. The winner will be rerolled if a randomizer chooses them for the third time. It’s a festive time, so everyone needs a present! **Available prizes: Cartel Tycoon (Base Game) - Digital Key So
Steam Awards + Autumn Sale!2023-11-21Hola Capos! The Steam Autumn Sale and Steam Awards are live! ːcartel_loveː It's been a big year for us, and we appreciate your support! The game launched in Steam Early Access 2 years ago, and we released the 1.0 version last year. Throughout this year, we've been updating the game to highlight the parts you love and reimagine gameplay mechanics based on our and your ideas! We truly want to thank you for being on this journey with us! ːcartel_loveː If you enjoy Cartel Tycoon, vote for it in the 'Labor of Love' category on Steam Awards and leave a review for the game! Grab the game and the DLCs for yourself or your friends with these big disco
Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.63562023-11-15Bug Fixes Fixed: Some animations for Ferry Station ferries were missing. Fixed: Missing visuals when selecting a target for some of the Lieutenant Abilities. Fixed: It was possible to kill Miguel early on in the ‘Needs and Fears’ campaign, locking the storyline. (thanks, Wouter Koek) Fixed: Demolishing the Paranoic Residence could crash the game in some instances (thanks, Spreck2022) Fixed: Quest ‘Send Them Off II’ couldn’t be completed in the ‘That Sinking Feeling’ campaign. (You need to start the game from the save made before acquiring this quest for the fix to work). Fixed: WASD, QE, and Space buttons didn’t work while the mouse cursor wa
Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.63072023-10-31Changes Updated the Soil Quality Menu. Updated Plantations to expand the number of spaces where it can be placed. Selecting a Lieutenant through the Lieutenant List will now open their action menu. Visual Optimized models for Transport Company I, II, and III. Optimized models for Workshop I and II. Optimized models for Food Factory II and III. Added new animations to Ferry movement. Optimized Soil Quality placement to not obstruct roads, buildings, and cities. Bug Fixes Fixed: Multiple localization and technical text issues. Fixed: Camera could zoom in and out when scrolling the Lieutenant and Building Menus. Fixed: It’s impossible to complet
Discord Q&A Stream Highlights!2023-10-13Hola Capos! Recently we conducted a Q&A Livestream on our Discord, and here are the highlights! Unfortunately, the video footage from the stream was corrupted, so it became our first podcast! Enjoy! ːcartel_roflmaoː Text version: How long did it take to make San Rafaela? We started working on San Rafaela almost 1.5 years ago! We actually found one of the first map drafts to show you! The goal of this map was to challenge not only the new players but the experts of our first map as well! We also wanted the map to look different from the first one, so we modeled new city buildings, new plants, trees, biomes, and water. So, yeah, we started thin
Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.62082023-10-05Changes Added better tooltips to ‘Crashing the System’ Global Unlocks that give hints on how to unlock them. Added better tooltips and quest descriptions to some branching ‘Crashing the System’ quests. Visual Optimized the Chemical Plant model. Added mist to fountains on the San Rafaela map. Bug Fixes Fixed: Multiple localization, technical text, and spelling issues. Fixed: Infinite loading issue during a deal with Raul in the ‘Crashing the System’ campaign (thanks, Abhijot_Singh, SANCRUBOT, Eskild) Fixed: Missing dialogue choices with Camila in the ‘Campaign Trail II’ quest. Fixed: When connecting two Ferry Stations there’s no visual indicat
Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.61632023-09-28Balance Increased the time limit for highest-level deals with Enemy Gangs from 18 to 25 days. Increased storage capacity for River Pier III and Aerodrome III. Increased base Power level for all Lieutenants with desired Terror Levels. Visual Optimized the model of the Airport building. Bug Fixes Fixed: Different previews for the San Rafaela map on different screens. Fixed: Incorrect tooltip displayed when canceling some of the Lieutenant actions. Fixed: The map overview camera on the San Rafaela map is placed incorrectly. Fixed: Incorrect camera behavior in northern regions of the San Rafaela map. Fixed: The ‘Purchase’ button appears active bu
Cartel Tycoon: San Rafaela - Available Now (+ Balance Patch!)2023-09-22Cartel Tycoon: San Rafaela is out! Get the DLC to explore and conquer a new map, experience a new campaign, earn exclusive rewards, and meet new characters! ːcartel_loveː https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348770/Cartel_Tycoon_San_Rafaela/ Cartel Tycoon is 55% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ Cartel Tycoon: Anniversary Edition! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34503/Cartel_Tycoon_Anniversary_Edition/ Balance Update (for all owners of Cartel Tycoon) Updates & Changes Optimization: Drastically reduced the number of places where a game could freeze or lag and further improved performance in the end game. Two n
San Rafaela is almost here... - Devlog 272023-09-19Hola Capos! San Rafaela DLC is launching this Friday! We made a devlog to talk about the features coming with this DLC! Devlog script: Hola Capos! Hola Capos! My name is Andrey, the community manager of Cartel Tycoon, and today I’m here to tell you about the biggest DLC in Cartel Tycoon history… San Rafaela! Got your bags, got your sunscreen? Then, let’s get right to it! San Rafaela DLC is coming on September 22, and you can wishlist it on Steam right now! The DLC not only brings a new map but also a new campaign, new and returning characters, new mechanics, fresh challenges, and new means to overcome them! And new music! Let’s talk about all
San Rafaela - Coming on September 222023-09-13Feel the warmth of the sun, the cool breeze of the sea, and the excitement of new conquests in this ultimate summer paradise of San Rafaela, a vast new map full of new challenges and opportunities... San Rafaela DLC is coming out on September 22! ːcartel_nothing_personalː Ferry routes for fast, long-distance transportation of goods. A new campaign with familiar and new characters, plus rewards for completion! 12 regions to explore and vast territories to conquer. Dedicated areas for all Special buildings. Unique landmarks, both natural and man-made. New city designs and layouts. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2348770/Cartel_
August 2023 Balance Playtest2023-08-17Hola Capos! We’re back from vacation, and we want to jump right into business! Join the playtest this week to test the balance improvements and changes we’ve cooked up! This time we decided to focus on Terror, Combat, and Management. With the introduction of Laundering Modes, we want to make the laundering process more fine-tuned for early, mid, and late game, making it easier for you to control the flow of Dirty Money into Laundering buildings. Balance tweaks to Terror and Combat duration are aimed to lessen the pressure on the player but to keep this part of the game engaging. THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: playtest2023 The Playtest Br
Anniversary Update // Devlog + Patch Notes2023-07-26Hola Capos! We want to celebrate the one year anniversary of Cartel Tycoon leaving Early Access with an Anniversary Update and some goodies for all of you! Devlog script: Hola Capos! My name is Andrey, and I’m the community manager of Cartel Tycoon. We have a huge date this week - July 26 will mark one year since the 1,0 Release. Since then, we have had a lot of updates: we introduced multiple new mechanics, balanced existing ones, made new Lieutenants, and, of course, listened closely to your feedback. We want to celebrate one year anniversary of Cartel Tycoon leaving Early Access with an update and with some goodies for all of you! Let’s ge
San Rafaela playtest vacation!2023-07-21Hola Capos! Don’t know where to go this summer? Why not San Rafaela? An all-inclusive playtest offer is on the line! Beautiful vistas, wide beaches, a smell of fruits, sea, gunpowder, and chemical plants in the air! Your collective summer vacation will start today and end on July 28! Pack your swimsuits, guns, and a bag of Dirty Money! THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: SanRafaelaPlaytest The Playtest Branch is called: playtest_new_map The regions of San Rafaela got even more beautiful after your last vacation! You might not even recognize some of them! And a new invention has entered San Rafaela - Ferry Stations. Your Lieitenants always wan
Patch Notes - Cartel Tycoon v 1.0.9.56372023-07-10Changes Changed the ‘Find Your Lieutenants' marker to 'Hunting Your Lieutenants’ during a CIA encounter in a City. Bug Fixes Fixed: Incorrect Power level displayed when selecting multiple Lieutenants. Fixed: A rare crash could happen during a combat encounter involving Guerrillas. Fixed: Incorrect tooltip description for the Extradition III quest. Fixed: Incorrect colors are present in the description of Enforcer convoys. Fixed: Text obstructions in the Area Depot UI. Fixed: Guerrilla trucks remain in front of non-city buildings after the end of an encounter. Fixed: Multiple Localization issues.
Gangs of De Ojeda Update2023-06-29Hola, Capos! The Gangs of De Ojeda Update is here! The citizens of República De Ojeda are fed up with all the criminal activity! Enforcers are more ruthless, and the criminal underworld needs to fight back! Find new ways to grow your empire! Maybe your enemies can become your friends? For a while... ːcartel_nothing_personalː Steam Summer Sale is Live! Get the game with a 40% Discount! ːcartel_loveː https://store.steampowered.com/app/1220140/Cartel_Tycoon/ Patch Notes Major Changes ːcartel_nothing_personalː Gang Alliances. Convince Enemy Gangs to enter into an Alliance with your Cartel! They will provide firepower in combat, won’t attack you,
June Update this week!2023-06-26Hola Capos! Our June Update is coming this week, and it brings new gameplay mechanics, Balance and UI changes, and bug fixes! We’ve also made some adjustments after our Steam Weekend Playtest, so stick around even if you played it! First off, Gang Alliances! Alliance is a powerful tool that can be used for protection and for strategic advancement. After our Combat Update, we’ve heard you loud and clear that Enemy Gangs could become unreasonably annoying in early and mid-game, so we’ve not only made balance changes but are introducing Gang Alliances that should help with that matter. Gang Alliance means that your Allied Gang will stop attackin
Weekend Playtest is LIVE!2023-06-15Hola, Capos! The Weekend Playtest starts now! ːcartel_loveː THE CODE FOR THE STEAM PLAYTEST IS: GangAlliances2023 The Playtest Branch is called: weekendplaytest ːcartel_nothing_personalː Main Features: Gang Alliances. Convince Enemy Gangs to enter into an Alliance with your Cartel! They will provide firepower in combat, won’t attack you, and even let you use buildings in their region! But be cautious. You’re not the only one that can break off an Alliance… To start an Alliance, you need to have at least 1/2 Power of the Enemy Gang, a Respect (or higher) Loyalty level, and a Loyal (or higher) Gang Allegiance level. Government Forces attack Ene
Weekend Playtest Announcement2023-06-13Hola Capos! Join us this Thursday, June 15, for a Weekend Playtest of the upcoming update! Gang Alliances! Fights between Enemy Gangs and Government forces! Updated Gang Agreements UI! These and other features are coming to Cartel Tycoon in the next update. And we need your feedback on these features! The playtest will start this Thursday! We’ll provide a blog post about new mechanics, a code to join it, and a feedback form for you to write your impressions! Are you ready, Capos? ːcartel_nothing_personalː