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Drug Dealer Simulator 2 — patch notes and updates

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DDS News Roundup2026-04-23Yo, Dealers, we have a fresh dose of DDS news for you, straight from the production! So, what’s here and what’s coming?First of all, there’s a new translation update containing a ton of language fixes. We’re planning on more, so if you have any linguistic feedback for us, remember to let us know. And that’s not everything. We’re still working on further fixes for the game, and we’re also planning new things we possibly mentioned to you before, like a new server search. BUT. The priority at the moment is all the changes that will serve both the PC and the console versions of the game. More are coming at a later date.What’s more: DDS2 console r
New Update: Localization & Bugfixes2026-04-22Hey there, Dealers! We bring you a brand new update for DDS2. The bulk of it was dedicated to the missing translations across all languages. We did our best to fish out the missing translations and filled in a huge amount of text, but if you find any other instances remaining - let us know. Patch notes:Resolved various localization issues and improved overall translation quality across all supported languages.Fixed an issue where players could fall through the map when viewing a hideout interior.Fixed an issue where custom map markers functioned incorrectly on certain screen resolutions.Fixed an issue where police patrols could become stuck n
DDS 2 World Now on 4/20’s Sale2026-04-20Happy 4/20, the most important holiday for all of us.If you have friends who want to join our great shady community, today is their chance! We have a 4/20 holiday present for you! All the games from the DDS franchise are discounted. All-time classic DDS is now 90% off. And that’s not all! You can also grab DDS 2 with the historically highest 45% discount, Casino dlc is also 36% off.We can’t wait to see more of you on the streets.
Start your Drug Dealing story with Steam Spring Sale2026-03-19Haven’t played any Drug Dealer Simulator yet? Or do you want to try a second DDS game after hundreds of closed deals in the first part?Now is the perfect time for both of those things. Grab a DDS2 base game for 45% off and add some excitement to your virtual life with DDS 2: Casino, now with 40% off. If you haven’t tried the original DDS yet, it is also the perfect moment to do that because it is 91% off.The street is calling! Grab your backpack, pack your “stuff” and make your business grow…
New Patch Is Live2026-03-17Hey there, Dealers!Our team at Movie Games is happy to bring you the next Drug Dealer Simulator 2 patch and hope to keep up the pace. Read what’s new below.Patch Notes:Fixed the map markers for discovered but not yet purchased hideouts which wouldn’t properly display. Now they appear on the map after approaching a “For Sale” sign near a hideout.Fixed the issue with first customers not appearing on the map after loading the game.Fixed the issue when, after loading the game, previously unlocked dealer spots had to be unlocked again.Fixed the “Sales Multiplier” option in the Cartel panel not working properly.Fixed the issue where creating a mult
New patch is here!2026-02-20Heya Dealers, we continue our mission of improving DDS2. So, the new patch is now live. Here’s what’s been fixed:After changing the keybind, in-game triggers no longer show the default key.The bug with lights flashing on medium and high Global Illumination Quality settings.Quests “Set up a dealer’s cabinet” and “Hire your first dealer” no longer update at the wrong times.Added a new pop-up informing about the situation that when the player first gives drugs to a dealer and then makes them a distributor, the drugs disappear and cannot be recovered.SPOILER! – Fixed the bug when the cave thugs can attack the player after choosing their side. Fix
New Patch is Live2026-01-26Hi Dealers! We reached the next step of our mission to elevate the DDS2 experience - and fixes are a key factor in it. Here’s what’s improved. Patch Notes:Fixed the issue of drugs sometimes disappearing if there’s no space in a hideout stash.Fixed the issue where players in a co-op session could not preview the private island villa.Fixed the issue where the jetski for embarking yachts disappeared in a co-op session when one of the players used the yacht.Fixed the issue where the yacht would not always be moved to its new position when using fast travel.Fixed the issue where throwing away and picking up a backpack resulted in some items disapp
New Update Is Live2025-12-19We present the first update made by our internal DDS team. More updates will follow next year.Patch Notes:Fixed the crash that occurred when trying to purchase an item with a placeholder icon.Prevented the situation when saving the game while on a boat blocked the character in the boat. Please note that saves made before this update, that blocked a character, will not unlock it - this fix isn’t retroactive.Visual options now work and apply changes to the look of the game. Note that despite this, it is known that choosing lower visual settings does not significantly improve the frame rate since the game is system-demanding in other areas. We i
Grab DDS games with a discount!2025-11-13Hi, people! While we’re working on DDS2 to bring you some more news about the PC update, the DDS games are now on sale! Grab yourself Drug Dealer Simulator 2 with a 33% discount, and get it even cheaper with one of the complete-the-set bundles:Happy playing, Dealers
Drug Dealer Simulator is coming to PlayStation 4 on 6th November 2025!2025-11-03We're about to open the streets of Ghetto to the owners of the legendary PlayStation 4. The release date for Drug Dealer Simulator PS4 edition is 6th November 2025, at the price of $24.99.DDS PS4 will be a cross-gen offer, so if you buy a PS4 version, you can download the PS5 edition, and the other way around. If you had already bought DDS1 on PS5 before the PS4 version's release, it will also be available to you. The performance targets for the platform are 1080p @ 30 fps. Note that save files are not cross-platform compatible, so you'll have to keep separate saves for your PS4 and PS5 adventures.See you in the Ghetto!
Happy Halloween! + short news2025-10-31Boo! It's a word we've been hearing a lot these past months, but it's also the sound of Halloween. And since it IS Halloween today, we'd like to wish you, to put it BLUNTly, a dope evening with your favorite, uhhh, candy. Good news: we haven't forgotten about the owners of the legendary PlayStation 4, and next week we'll have a surprise for you. More good news: we're finishing the controller update for DDS1 on PC. It's taken a while, but we faced some unexpected problems, which, for example, caused the sky to flicker since we had to update the engine version. It took a bit of time to straighten it out, but ultimately it should be a good updat
Update plans2025-10-22Hi everyone! The work on DDS2 continues! Updates will come. After getting into the project, we narrowed down the list of bugs and improvements which we consider the most crucial for now. Below you'll see what changes are in the works. Please note that it is not certain yet which fixes will come first, or what a single update will consist of. We'll see along the way if it'll be a couple of bigger updates or a series of smaller ones. At the same time, please note this is only a partial list of bugs we wish to take care of. The challenge is that there is no documentation for the game, so understanding its systems and the problems they suffer fro
Catch the 30% discount (and 20% on Casino DLC)2025-09-29Steam Autumn Sale is here! And with it, our historic low discounts:30% on DDS220% on DDS2: Casino DLCIt’s the best opportunity to get the games 🎮DDS2 is also coming to consoles - and it will receive more updates on PC as well. Stay tuned for more information!
Console First Look2025-09-22Hey everyone,The work on console version of DDS2 (for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) is going nicely, so we thought it would be cool to show you the first look at how the game runs on the platforms. We’ll make more detailed videos for you soon, but for now - let’s take a quick stroll.We’ve already implemented some of the optimization that was necessary for console editions to the PC version, and likely more is to come. We also intend to use the console controller design as the basis for future PC controller support. Stay tuned!
DDS2 Daily Deal and Optimization Patch!2025-08-14Hello Dealers, we have news for you! For the next 24 hours Drug Dealer Simulator 2 will be featured as Steam’s Daily Deal! And that means the biggest discount yet – 27% off on the game. If you want to get it for yourself or a friend, now’s the perfect time to do it. What’s more, with today’s Daily Deal we are releasing the DDS2 Optimization Patch which includes: Reducing the size of game files; Optimization of game models (buildings, yachts, etc.); Optimization of water (mostly regarding its effect on your RAM); Optimization of textures and materials. We’re working hard to make DDS2 better and better, and that includes its performance. And mo
Casino DLC hotfix2025-07-15Hello Dealers! A new patch for the Casino is here, bringing you the following changes: Default furniture from the platform hideout should correctly disappear after the player takes over the casino. During poker minigame, the cards dealers lay out on the table will no longer overlap. Casino ticket will now correctly disappear from the player's inventory after completing the quest to talk to the casino security guard. The player should now always pass the task with handing over the casino ticket to the security guard. Guest will no longer see the casino credits a second time, after the questline is completed. The lift door on the platform will
SUMMER SALE: Save Big This Summer!2025-06-26Hey Dealers! Steam Summer Sale is HERE! Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is now on discount - it's perfect time to start (or expand) your criminal empire while the summer heat is in full swing. (Get ready - cars will be drivable soon!) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708850/Drug_Dealer_Simulator_2/ Try your luck in the brand-new Casino DLC - hit the tables, roll the dice and see if you've got what it takes to turn risk into reward. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3169480/Drug_Dealer_Simulator_2_Casino_DLC/ If you're new or just feeling nostalgic, Drug Dealer Simulator is also on sale! It's the OG experience that started it all. https://store.st
Patch for Casino + Update2025-06-23Hi Dealers, we just published a patch to address the issues you might’ve had with Casino and the new update. Crash fixes. Increased passive income from casino from 50/125 to 75/150. Fixed issue with achievement "Lucky Spin" - will now correctly unlock with payout 5:1, 8:1 and 11:1. Fixed issue with builders spawning too early. Fixed issue with Dealers spawning too close to the tables for the guest. Fixed issue with blinds not moving correctly. Fixed issue with incorrect roulette payouts. Fixed issue with incorrect loss for certain numbers in roulette. Fixed Doug's office door. Fixed issue with new weapons - their stats are now correctly displ
Casino DLC is out now! + UPDATE2025-06-20Dealers, it’s time for Big New Things in DDS2! First of all: CASINO DLC IS HERE! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3169480/Drug_Dealer_Simulator_2_Casino_DLC/ Explore the Wallet Drainer Casino, located at the long abandoned Big Win Oil Rig at the coast of Isla Sombra. Risk big, win big, and take over the business. Developed by True Games Syndicate, with the help of Byterunners. In multiplayer, only the host needs to own the Casino DLC, others can join without it. If you own the game, get Casino DLC as part of the DDS2 + Casino DLC Bundle to get a discount. Have fun, and don’t spend your fortune in one afternoon! Check out the Player’s Guide
Update: Content + Quality-of-Life improvements2025-06-20Hello Dealers, Enjoy the new update alongside the Casino DLC which releases later today! New content/features: Added a new cartel creation/edition screen and the ability to select an emblem for your cartel Added multiple new thug bosses to the world in various areas Added distributor range visible on map when hovering a hideout, added hideout markers to the boss desk map Added the ability to view the remaining drugs and mixes in a hideout on the map marker tooltip if the hideout has a distributor in place Added a yard to one of the jungle hideouts QoL and UX improvements: New improved lobby screen for creating new games Clients assigned to de