- Patch Notes v0.2.3 - 16 July 2026
🛠️ Update Patch NotesThis update brings new systems to ride along on your late-night shifts, plus a smoother, more refined driving feel.\NPC Affinity System Added: Your Assistant and Boss now have affinity levels. Stay on their good side by keeping an eye on your relationships!Expanded Dialogue: The Assistant and Boss now have plenty more to say — stories, nagging, and everything in between. We've added a wide range of new situational and branching lines.Smarter Assistant Behavior: The Assistant now acts on their own. If the shift runs into overtime, they'll reposition themselves, and once the day's work is done, they'll head home without looking back.Motion Blur On/Off Option: You can now toggle the screen's motion blur effect to your preference. Go with whatever's easier on your eyes.\Smoother Steering: We've removed the abrupt, jerky snap that used to hit the moment you turned the w…
- Patch Notes v0.2.2 - 19 May 2026
🛠️ Update Patch Notes\Rival Company (Hostile Gang) Vehicles Arrive: Rival gang vehicles now spawn on the map. Keep your eyes peeled and watch your back!\The Boss's Ruthless Idle Lines Added: The garage Boss's everyday dialogue has been completely overhauled. Feel the chilling authority of a cold-blooded gang boss. We’ve also added lifelike character animations tailored to his lines during the control tutorial.Real-Time Lip-Sync Implemented: To push immersion to the absolute limit, we’ve applied a real-time lip-sync system. Now, character mouth movements will dynamically match the lines for both NPCs and the player when speaking.Missing Voices Added & Audio Guide Built: We have officially added and replaced missing TTS audio files for several NPCs, including the Foreign Language Instructor and the Used Car Dealer, to polish the overall soundscape.Fixes to Dialogue & Interaction Logs: Fi…
- Patch Notes v0.2.1 - 22 April 2026
\Drunk Deliveryman Update: Added new, colorful dialogue for the Drunk Deliveryman NPC. Watch out for his "babies" (wine bottles)!Guest Logic Fix: Fixed an issue where certain guest dialogues were triggered incorrectly or behaved unnaturally.Teacher NPC Balance: Adjusted the operating hours for Teacher NPCs to start/end later in the night.\Daily Quota Display: A new Daily Debt Quota UI has been added to the main screen. Now you can track exactly how much you need to pay the Boss in real-time.Character Customization: Expanded the variety of outfits in the customization menu. Express your style with more diverse clothing options.Improved Shop UI: Enhanced the stat display window when purchasing vehicles. It’s now much easier to compare performance before you buy.\Unique Vehicle Durability: Durability is no longer universal. Each vehicle now has unique durability stats, adding more depth to…
- Patch Notes v0.2.0 - 10 April 2026
New Special Guests Implemented 10 new unique passengers, each with their own profession and distinct personality:Helen (Doctor)Anna (Car Dealer)Steven (Teacher)Diana (Civil Servant)Kimberly (Hair Stylist)Brian (Restaurant Owner)David (Real Estate Agent)Andrew (Photographer)Sandra (Bodyguard)Jack (Bodybuilder)Dialogue & InteractionBoarding Greetings: Added unique introductory comments for all customers when they first enter the vehicle.Forced Exit Dialogues: Added specific reactions and dialogue for all customers when forced to leave the vehicle mid-journey.Conversation Logic: Improved the immersion by diversifying the dialogue pool for both regular and special guests.Gameplay BalanceDialogue Interval: Adjusted the frequency of customer conversations to ensure a more natural pacing during the drive.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback. We’ll k…
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.15.1 Update(Hotfix) - 20 March 2026
🔧 Bug FixesThe "3 AM Insomnia" Fix (Day Cycle): Fixed a critical issue where players were unable to go to sleep or progress to the next stage after 3 AM. You can now properly conclude your shift and get some well-deserved rest.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback. We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.15 - 14 March 2026
OptimizationMemory & Logic Optimization: Conducted extensive optimization of system logic and memory management to improve overall stability and reduce CPU overhead.Loading Stability: Improved the shader pre-compilation process to ensure a smoother transition during startup, significantly reducing the occurrence of infinite loading screens.Bug FixesVehicle Physics: Fixed an intermittent issue where vehicles would unexpectedly bounce or teleport due to physics calculation errors.System Stability: Resolved various minor crashes related to memory allocation during high-load gameplay.
- Designated Driver Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.14 - 11 March 2026
Patch NotesOptimizationIn-Game Optimization: Conducted overall in-game performance optimization to ensure a smoother driving experience and improved stability.Bug FixesSettings Application: Fixed a bug where initial graphics settings were not correctly applied upon the first game launch.Building Mesh Fix: Resolved an issue where the middle sections of certain buildings appeared empty or missing.Tutorial Logic: Fixed a bug where players could exit the vehicle during the Start Tutorial, which previously caused progression issues.Changes & BalancingMap Update: Redesigned and updated the construction site located in the city center for a more detailed environment.Enhanced Visibility: Significantly increased the brightness of vehicle headlights to improve visibility and navigation during night shifts.Law Enforcement Balance: Adjusted the police interaction logic; colliding with a police car…
- Designated Driver Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.12 - 21 February 2026
Patch Notes Performance & OptimizationVRAM Optimization: Improved VRAM usage efficiency to ensure better stability on various graphics cards.Draw Call Optimization: Optimized draw calls for floor tiles to reduce CPU/GPU overhead in dense urban areas.Bug FixesVehicle Physics: Fixed an issue where vehicles would occasionally bounce or teleport unexpectedly.Tutorial Logic Fix: Resolved a critical bug where time progression would stop if the player declined the towing tutorial.Stability Fix: Fixed an intermittent infinite loading issue that occurred during the initial game startup.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback.We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator - Patch Notes v0.1.10 - 13 February 2026
Patch NotesOptimizationCity Asset Cleanup: Removed unnecessary exterior stairs, empty static meshes, and specific buildings to improve performance.Lighting Adjustment: Fine-tuned street lamp brightness for a more natural night view.Rendering Fixes: Resolved rendering issues with certain window materials.Ambient Optimization: Reduced the ratio of illuminated windows in the city to lower the rendering load.UE5 Tech Optimization: Optimized Nanite meshes for better efficiency.Adjusted Lumen calculation range and processing time to stabilize frame rates.In-Game ImprovementsDrowsy Driving Rework: The screen flickering effect during drowsy driving now has a longer period and reduced probability variance for a more consistent gameplay experience.Dispatch System Balance: Customer call intervals now scale with the driver's rating (increased base interval, reduced probability deviation).Narrative…
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.9 Update - 6 February 2026
Patch Notes1. Performance & OptimizationUrban Environment Optimization: Improved rendering efficiency across the city to minimize frame drops and ensure smoother gameplay.First-Person Mode Optimization: Optimized resource usage in the cockpit view, providing a seamless transition and stable performance during high-speed driving.2. Vehicle & Gameplay SystemsHandling Overhaul: Rebalanced vehicle weight and responsiveness for more intuitive and engaging driving dynamics.Suspension Physics Improvements: Adjusted suspension stiffness and rotation limits to more accurately reflect vehicle movement based on varying road conditions.Camera System Refinement: Fine-tuned the camera placement and Field of View (FOV) to maximize driving immersion.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback.We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.8 Update(Hotfix) - 4 February 2026
The v0.1.8 update is now live, bringing several bug fixes to improve overall stability.Patch NotesFixed an issue where changing and resetting key bindings did not work properly in certain environments.Fixed awkward dialogue dubbing for certain customers.Fixed an intermittent issue where a smartphone-related customer and another customer could spawn at the same time.Fixed an issue where page-turning inputs could be triggered while turning on the smartphone (improved control responsiveness).The system will no longer continuously display a “different input device detected” notification when using two or more input methods simultaneously.Revised the player’s monologue about needing to go to the repair shop starting at 9 PM.Adjusted customer vehicle collision detection so that light contact no longer decreases affinity.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued…
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.7 Update(Hotfix) - 3 February 2026
The v0.1.7 update is now live, bringing several bug fixes to improve overall stability.Patch NotesAdded 21:9 aspect ratio support to graphics optionsFixed an issue where certain dialogue lines were not translated into EnglishFixed an issue where certain dialogue text overflowed outside the widget boundariesThank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback. We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.6 Update(Hotfix) - 2 February 2026
The v0.1.6 update is now live, bringing several bug fixes to improve overall stability.🔧 Bug FixesFixed an issue where the resolution selection window would temporarily not appear when switching window modeFixed an issue where language settings were not saved under certain conditionsFixed an issue where selecting a specific dialogue option with a suspicious character could disable the vehicleFixed an issue that caused inconvenient key controls after dropping the drunk delivery person’s boxImproved the design of the mission widget in the top-right corner of the screen to enhance visibilityThank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback. We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator – v0.1.5 Update(Hotfix) - 1 February 2026
The v0.1.5 update is now live, bringing several bug fixes to improve overall stability.🔧 Bug FixesFixed an issue where window mode could change on game startup under certain environments.Fixed an issue where Reflection settings were applied one level lower than the selected option.Fixed an issue where the resolution selection window temporarily did not appear when changing window mode.Thank you for playing Designated Driver Simulator and for your continued feedback. We’ll keep working to improve the experience.
- Designated Driver Simulator is finally launching in Early Access! - 31 January 2026
Hello everyone,Designated Driver Simulator is finally launching in Early Access! The release took a bit longer than originally planned, and we sincerely thank you for your patience and support.This project marks our first challenge in the driving simulation genre. While there may still be areas that need improvement, we created this game with the hope of delivering a fun and meaningful experience to our players. First of all, we apologize for the delay in launch, and thank you for your patience. Therefore, we've also offered a launch discount.If you encounter any bugs, issues, or have suggestions, please share them in the Steam Discussions > Bug Reports / Suggestions section. We’ll review them carefully.We expect that there may be some rough edges on launch day, so we are planning to prepare a hotfix update within 3 days after release.During Early Access, we aim to roll out updates as q…
- Regarding the Release Delay of Designated Driver Simulator - 24 January 2026
Designated Driver Simulator was originally planned to be released on January 24. However, during final testing, we discovered several issues that we felt needed improvement, and as a result, we were unable to proceed with the release as scheduled.We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been waiting for the game. We did our best to fix the problems as quickly as possible, but they could not be resolved within just a day or two, so we decided to share this update with you first.We are currently focusing on polishing and fixing the remaining issues. To make up for the delayed release, we are planning to launch the game with a small launch discount, along with an official apology notice.While the release has been delayed, we want to assure you that the game will be released within January.Thank you very much for your patience and understanding. We will do our best to deliver a better and…
- Update on the Release of Designated Driver - 9 September 2025
Announcement: Update on the Release of Designated DriverTo our valued gamers who have been waiting for Designated Driver, we sincerely apologize for the delay in the release.During the final stages of testing, we discovered areas that required further improvements and decided to include additional development work. To provide a better experience, we are also expanding support to include more languages.We are now aiming to launch within October, and we truly appreciate your patience and support as we work to deliver the best possible version of Designated Driver.
