- Bugfix - 11 March 2023
Bugfix: There shouldn't be any more power outages during a thunderstorm. Bugfix: Oil extraction bug has been fixed. Bug fix: It could happen that you had one more oil well when loading a saved game.
- Engine upgrade from Unreal Engine 5.0 to Unreal Engine 5.1 - 6 February 2023
Engine upgrade from Unreal Engine 5.0 to Unreal Engine 5.1 More code optimizations. improvement of lighting. Various adjustments to UV maps. Fixed a bug where it got absolutely dark.
- New Level and more - 18 January 2023
New: New Level. Penetrate unseen into the Enemy Oil Field and place explosives on all Oil Pumps. New: Environmental fee. Research something more environmentally friendly to extract the oil. Various bug fixes. Various code optimizations. Various small changes.
- Code Optimizations - 22 November 2022
I am currently working on code optimizations. This takes a little more time than expected. As soon as these are completed and functional, I will continue to work on new content. I'll keep you up to date.
- Laboratory and Tutorial Part 1 - 3 November 2022
New: Added some Steps to the Tutorial. Soil Samples are now delivered as a parcel in the post. The Package can be found in the Garden in front of the House. The Soil Samples can then be tested for Oil in the Laboratory on the Premises in the Analyzer. If the Result is positive, it can then be opened up. Some bugfixes. Join to our Discord : https://discord.gg/ZeMZmVpMzt
- Bugfix - 30 October 2022
Bug fixes: Sabotage was possible even if the opponent had no sources. Join to our Discord: https://discord.gg/uvtqDNumJe
- Big Update : AI Opponents - 29 October 2022
The Update with the AI Opponents is live. Compete against up to 4 Computer Players. Build your defenses with Cameras, Drones and Security Guards. Prevent the opponent from destroying your Oil Rigs. Attack the Enemy with incendiary Devices and damage their Oil Wells. Set Fire to Derrick, Drill Factory and His Control Station to damage him. Blow up his Derricks to drive him out of the Area. Various bug fixes. Join to Our Discord: https://discord.gg/nr9BfynDkb
- Update on AI Opponents - 28 October 2022
The internal tests are going well. I'll be able to provide new information soon. Join to our Discord : https://discord.gg/uvtqDNumJe
- Internal Test started - 25 October 2022
We have started the internal Test for the latest Build. New are: Up to 4 AI Opponents. 1 level for Fire Attack and Bomb Attack on AI Competitors. AI can perform Acts of Sabotage on Player's Oil Fields. Fire Attack or destruction of the Oil Field. Raised Oil prices Drilling prices lowered. New Biome...Island. Blocked Oil Wells. Blockage must be cleared before building can begin. More is still in the planning stage. Join to our Discord: https://discord.gg/ZeMZmVpMzt
- Security Upgrade - 23 October 2022
Here is a Blueprint for upgrading the oil fields. Not final yet and prices are not fixed. There is a Point for each Upgrade, which then together determines the value of the defense of the oil fields. In addition, a level has been added in which you can also completely destroy the opponent's derrick. In the event of a successful sabotage, the opponent loses this oil well and must acquire it again. Included so far: 1 level by burning and damaging structures of competitors' oil fields. The competitor loses part of its oil supply. 1 level by making the entire oil field unusable. Upgrade system to protect your own oil fields from sabotage. More information will follow shortly. Join to our Discord : https://discord.gg/uvtqDNumJe
- Draft Sabotage Level - 21 October 2022
Here is the first Draft of a Level to weaken the competition. Some Objects in the video are not final yet. The drain is still being screwed. More information shortly.
- Computer Opponents are in the Work - 20 October 2022
The next update is in progress. I think a picture says more than 1000 words. I'll keep you posted. There will be more to see soon. Discord : https://discord.gg/ZeMZmVpMzt You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcOyg6M6O6dLEiYplC5VsA
- Valuable Finds during the Test drilling - 17 October 2022
It happens that valuable Fossils are found during drilling. The Museum will gladly buy them from you. Fixed display bug.
- Modification of the test drilling system Live - 16 October 2022
Modification of the system for test drilling: Select a cell where you want to drill the test hole. Up to 5 attempts are possible. $10,000 is due per attempt. Added autosave function. Added some translations. Several bug fixes.
- Hotfix Beta Branch - 16 October 2022
An error has occurred where the time is passing too quickly. Hotfix will be online in about 30 minutes.
- Änderung bei der Probebohrung Part 2 - 16 October 2022
New background images for the different biomes have been added to the test drilling. Added autosave. If you are interested, you are welcome to download the beta branch. In the Steam Library, right click on Oil Manager and under Beta select the Beta Branch. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the saved game beforehand, otherwise it will be overwritten. Here are a couple of screenshots. I would like to point out that this is only a pre-release version and is still subject to change.
- Change in Test drilling - 16 October 2022
Some changes to the test well are in progress. If you are interested, you are welcome to download the beta branch. In the Steam Library, right click on Oil Manager and under Beta select the Beta Branch. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the saved game beforehand, otherwise it will be overwritten. Here are a couple of screenshots. I would like to point out that this is only a pre-release version and is still subject to change.
- Extended Upgrade Option for Bottling Plant - 15 October 2022
With the bottling plant, you can now have several kegs filled at the same time. Troubleshooting: Added unit labels. (litres, dollars, barrels)
- Oil-Manager now on Steam - 15 October 2022
After a delay, Oil Manager is now available on Steam. I apologize and thank you for your patience.
- New Event, New Tab in Laptop - 13 October 2022
A new event has been added: It happens that the tanks leak and the soil is soaked with oil. As a result, no more oil will be pumped for a certain period of time. The duration is displayed in the laptop as a small message and the tab for the oil supply. New tab in the laptop News : Events are displayed here. When an oil well is on fire, an oil pump on the oil field has failed, or the oil has leaked from the tank. Here you can also travel directly to the place of action. Miscellaneous: Message on the interface when there is a new notification. On the surface in the top left corner an indication of how many messages are in the inbox. Minor bug fixes EA start on 14.10.22 17:00
