- ⛏️ Gold Mining Universium is getting bigger! - 12 August 2026
🤠 ⛏️Hello Miners! As you know, currently we are working hard on Gold Mining Simulator 2. The demo version is still available and later this year we will release playtests for the multiplayer mode that will be available in the sequel. We know that you can't wait for it but in the meantime we made something and we come with great news regarding the first game - Gold Mining Simulator: Definitive Edition!👥More info about the multiplayer mode testsWe want to share with you playtests so you would be able to dig gold together with your friends. The co-op mode for GMS2 should be available at the end of this year, but if something unexpected comes out we will release it in the beginning of the next year. Now you can try the mechanics of the sequel with a free demo, that just recently got a new update.❓ Why a Separate Game Instead of an Update?We know that when developers announce a "Definitive…
- GMS2 Demo update! - 10 August 2026
First of all, we have great news: we decided to keep the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo available on Steam for longer! We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to break ground, test our new core mechanics, and share their feedback with usAlongside this decision, we’ve just deployed a fresh patch for the demo packed with performance tweaks, memory optimizations, and critical bug fixes based directly on your reports.🔧 Demo Update Changelog Performence & OptimizationFSR Support Added: You can now enable AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution for better performance!Intel 13th & 14th Gen Fix: Fixed an engine issue affecting Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs that was causing extreme performance drops (up to 90% FPS loss)!Memory Consumption: Optimized long-range view rendering to lower memory usage.Far Assets & Textures: Adjusted far-render texture sizes for faster loading times and experimented…
- 🚨 300,000 WISHLISTS! 🚨 - 24 July 2026
Miners, simply - Thank You! We have officially hit a massive milestone - 300,000 people have added Gold Mining Simulator 2 to their Steam Wishlists!💥🦅 We hope that the GMS2 Demo only made you hungry for more.Seeing your feedback, the awesome gameplay clips, and the sheer volume of players stepping into the excavator cabins has been incredible. We are a small, indie studio that is fired up and working at full speed to make the full game everything you want it to be. 🙏👑 TOP 200 wishlisted games on Steam!Whether you are a seasoned veteran who has been with us since the first claim, or a rookie who just discovered the thrill of the Alaskan gold rush, your incredible support means everything to us.🛠️ What’s Next? Huge Multiplayer Playtest & 2027 Full Launch!We’ve heard what you got to say about performance, handling, and deeper gameplay. Here is what you can look forward to on our updat…
- Devlog #8: Steps After Demo, Mind-Blowing Numbers, and the Road to 2027! - 16 July 2026
Hello, fellow miners!It's been a while since we published the GMS2 Demo, and to say we are blown away by your response would be a massive understatement. We’ve put together a brand-new video devlog summarizing our journey, addressing your feedback, and giving you an exclusive sneak peek at what is already running in our internal builds.Check out the full video below👇📊 The Demo in Numbers (And They Are Huge!)We brought this early demo to the public to test our brand-new core physics and engine stability under real-world conditions. Here is how you broke ground:144,000+ of you added the GMS2 Demo to your Steam libraries!Over 120,000 unique players jumped onto the claim!You played for an average of 53 minutes per session.We achieved an incredible 83% community rating during Steam Next Fest!And 42,500+ new players added the full game to their Wishlists!From the bottom of our hearts – than…
- 👑⛏️ Steam Next Fest has come to an end... and you made it historic! 🚀🚜 - 23 June 2026
Thanks to your incredible support, Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo ranked in the TOP 50 most-played titles of the entire festival! 🏆📊 Out of hundreds of amazing games, our mining community showed up, fired up the excavators, and proved that the gold rush is stronger than ever! 🦅💰🗓️ GOOD NEWS: If you missed out or want to keep digging, the demo will remain available to play until the end of June! 🚜💨Here are some mind-blowing statistics from the event that you made happen: 👥 100,000 players jumped in and played the demo! 🎮 144,000 people added the demo to their Steam libraries! ❤️ 42,500 new players added the full game to their Wishlists! 🇺🇸🇩🇪 Most of our global crew came from the USA and Germany—securing the top spots for both game time and new wishlists! ⏱️ Players loved digging deep, with an incredible average time of 53 minutes spent in-game! 📈 The demo achieved a fantastic…
- [Update] One Week of the GMS2 Demo! Tomorrow: Live Summary & Developer Q&A - 18 June 2026
Greetings, Miners!It has officially been one week since the gates of Falcon Creek swung open and the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo went live! Thousands of you have jumped into the cabins, fired up the excavators, and started washing that beautiful new Alaskan paydirt.First and foremost: THANK YOU🙏. The sheer volume of screenshots, detailed feedback, and support we have received over the last seven days has been absolutely incredible.👇 Set your reminders and bookmark the official stream link here: 👇 Click Here to Join the Live Q&A Stream🗣️ Tomorrow, Friday, June 19th: Live Developer Q&A StreamOur team has been quietly tracking your forum threads, Discord messages, and bug reports all week. We know the demo has some rough edges, and we want to address them head-on.Europe: 15:00 CEST / 2:00 PM BSTNorth & South America: 9:00 AM EDT / 6:00 AM PDTAsia & Oceania: 9:00 PM CST (Beijing…
- [Demo Update] Joysticks, QoL and Bug Fixes! 🔥 - 16 June 2026
First of all, we want to say a huge thank you for the incredible feedback we've been receiving since the launch of the GMS2 Demo. We are reading all your reviews, comments, and bug reports, and getting straight to work.We have just released a quick update that addresses several key issues, introduces highly requested control settings, and smooths out the tutorial progression reported by the community. 🛠️ What’s new in this update:Proper Joystick & Controller Detection: Fixed an issue where the game struggled to recognize certain input devices or dual joysticks.Minimum Requirements Check: Added a new screen on startup to help players verify if their hardware meets the baseline needs for our new engine.Smarter Tutorial Progression (Autocomplete): The tutorial will now automatically complete and skip tasks (like connecting the generator, connecting the water pump, or placing sluicebox mat…
- Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo is now on Steam Next Fest! Play Now! 🚀 - 15 June 2026
🎮 What’s in the Demo?This demo is a short story introduction and tutorial, representing about 10% of the full game's content. Your main task here will be to test the core gameplay loop:Get to know the first machines and basic controls,Fire up your first wash plant and test the new ground physics,Pan your very first ounces of gold! 🗺️ What’s Coming in the Full Version?Keep in mind that this demo is just a small teaser. In the full version—and the massive playtests following the demo—the game will gain immense depth. Here is a glimpse of what we are cooking up for you:Full Multiplayer Co-op – Mine gold together with your friends!Sandbox Mode – Total freedom: skip the tutorial entirely and run your operations your way from day one.Trailer Transport – Haul heavy equipment and large loads around your claim.Advanced Mechanic Repairs – In-depth maintenance and hands-on fixing of your machine…
- 🚨 THE PUBLIC DEMO IS LIVE NOW! Grab Your Gear and Start Digging! ⛏️ - 11 June 2026
The moment we’ve all been working toward has finally arrived. The engines are fueled, the washplant is prepped, and the gates to Falcon Creek are officially wide open.The Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo is LIVE right now! 🌍 Free and Open to EveryoneUnlike our previous closed playtests, this demo is 100% public. No random selections, no sign-up forms, and no waitlists. Whether you are a veteran who has been supporting us for the last 8 years or a rookie looking to strike it rich for the very first time, you can jump in and play for free immediately. 🚜 What's Waiting for You on the Claim?We've poured our hearts (and a lot of coffee) into making this a massive step up from the first game. Here is a taste of what you'll be experiencing today:Massive Heavy Machinery: Check out the highly detailed, powerful machines like the Excavator, Pickup, AUH-20C washplant and more...Next-Gen Earth…
- Check out the gameplay of GMS2 Demo with devs! 24 hours left to release! - 10 June 2026
The countdown is officially in its final hours. Only 24 hours to go! To celebrate the upcoming launch, we have a massive double feature for you starting right now! 📺 Watch the Developers Play LIVE!Want a sneak peek at the claim before the gates open? Our Developer Gameplay Stream is officially live right now on our Steam Store Page! Tune in to watch the team fire up the heavy machinery, showcase the brand-new engine, walk through the updated dirt physics, and give you some expert tips on how to maximize your gold profits. Head over to the main store page to watch them dig live! ⏰ The Public Demo Drops TOMORROW!The wait is almost over. The fully open, 100% free Public Demo launches tomorrow, June 11th, at 15:00 CEST.To make sure you don't miss the exact second the download button goes live, here is the launch time converted for our global mining crews:Europe: 15:00 CEST / 2:00 PM BSTNor…
- Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo - Release Date Announcement! - 1 June 2026
Now, it’s time to strike gold. We are beyond excited to officially announce that the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Public Demo will launch on June 11, 2026!The wait is over! In less than 2 weeks, the gates to Alaska are opening for EVERYONE on Steam. The demo release on PlayStation and Xbox will come in the following months.🌍 Open to EveryoneUnlike the previous playtests, this demo is 100% open to the public. There are no random Steam selections, no limited spots, and absolutely no NDAs. If you are ready to dig, the Alaskan wilderness is waiting for you.🛠️ Built on Your FeedbackThanks to the thousands of you who participated in our closed technical tests, we were able to significantly improve optimization, tweak the dirt physics, and enhance the vehicle handling. The build you will play on June 11th is smoother, more polished, and more realistic than ever before.⛏️ What to Expect in the Dem…
- 🚀 Final Demo Optimization Playtest: Test our new FPS boost! - 28 May 2026
Hey Miners,During our last closed playtest, your feedback was clear: the core gameplay is fun, but the performance needed serious work. Our team has spent the last few weeks deep in the engine room focusing entirely on optimization. We are thrilled to report that we are seeing a solid 10-30% boost in FPS internally!🔍 Calling All CURRENT Playtesters!We just pushed an update to the Playtest branch on Steam. If you already have access to the playtest from the previous wave, we need your help for one final verification!If you previously experienced stuttering, low frame rates, or general performance issues, please update the game, jump back onto the claim, and let us know if it runs smoother.Once you've tested the new build, please take a minute to fill out this short survey. Your feedback will confirm if our fixes worked: 👉 https://forms.gle/GTyTzGW2x679Jwj16🛑 No New Invites For This Ro…
- Playtest Results: 12,000 Miners, 1,000 Surveys, and The Public Demo announcement - 12 May 2026
👋 Hey Miners!First of all, a massive THANK YOU. Our closed playtest was a huge success. We opened the gates, and 12,000+ of you jumped into the Alaskan dirt. Even better, about 1,000 of you took the time to fill out our detailed feedback survey.We’ve spent the last few days analyzing every single comment, rating, and bug report. Today, we want to share exactly what we learned, what we are fixing, and - most importantly - when you can expect the Public Demo.📊 The Playtest in NumbersHere is a quick look at the raw data from your surveys:MetricResultTotal Players12,200Surveys Submitted~1,000Demo Completion Rate91%Demo Overall Rating92%Technical Rating3.25 / 5We were absolutely blown away by the playtime. While most players finished the main storyline in 1 to 2 hours, we had documented cases of players spending up to 7 hours on the claim just mining and expanding! Furthermore, 35% of you…
- The 5,000 Player Playtest is LIVE! ⛏️ Check your inboxes! - 28 April 2026
We finally have the green light! Steam has finished the certification process, and we’ve just hit the "Launch" button. The first Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo Playtest has officially begun!1️⃣ Before we dive into the details We have a quick update for everyone: as soon as this playtest concludes and we implement the necessary fixes based on your feedback, we will be releasing the public demo for everyone to enjoy! If you didn't get into the playtest this time, don't worry!. Your turn to start your gold mining adventure is coming very soon. 📧 Check Your Inbox (and Steam!)We have randomly selected 5,000 players from everyone who signed up for the Playtest. Invitation emails have just been sent out so be sure to check your inbox (and your Spam folder, just in case!).If you don't see an email, you can also check the Gold Mining Simulator 2 store page directly. If the "Request Access" button…
- We messed up. 🚨 The 5k Playtest is slightly delayed. - 24 April 2026
Hey Miners,Let’s not sugarcoat it - we made a stupid mistake, and we want to be 100% honest with you about it. But before that, due to so much hype and interest in the playtest we decided to just open it for the full 5000 random players! 💛 Our 5,000-player Playtest was supposed to launch today. The build is fully prepared, tested on our end, and ready to go. However, we forgot one crucial administrative step: we didn't submit the Steam Playtest page for Valve's mandatory review in time. 🤦🏻♂️Because of this oversight, the system physically won't allow us to press the "Launch" button today. Steam's certification process takes up to 5 days, which means we have to delay the start of the playtest until Valve gives us the green light.We know many of you were incredibly hyped, cleared your schedules, and were looking forward to firing up the washplants this weekend. We are so incredibly so…
- Devlog #7: The "Where Demo?" Update & Massive Gameplay Showcase! 🚧 - 17 April 2026
We can finally ponder one of the greatest questions currently facing humanity... "Where demo?"We hear you loud and clear! We know you’re getting eager to play the Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo, so today we are coming to you with a massive update on its development state.🚧 The Road to the DemoAs we promised, our goal for early 2026 was to get the build into the hands of playtesters first to ensure everything works perfectly. We recently did exactly that by launching a private playtest with our amazing community translators!Their feedback was incredibly positive, but it also highlighted one crucial thing: the demo has grown so massive and packed with content that it is simply impossible to play without a proper save system. This is exactly why we do playtests! Instead of rushing the release, we took their feedback to heart and spent the last couple of months building a robust save system…
- 🔥 Climb the Ranking. Unlock More Demo Playtest Slots. 🔥 - 15 April 2026
Closed Playtest Demo Before the Open DemoWe’re getting closer to the Open Demo release of Gold Mining Simulator 2.But before we launch it publicly, we want to test it with a limited group of players, gather feedback, and polish the experience so the demo meets your expectations.That’s why we’re organizing a Closed Playtest Demo.🛠 What Is This Playtest?This is a Single Player Demo playtestThe goal is to collect feedback and improve the demo before it goes publicMultiplayer testing will happen later, closer to full releaseThis phase is about polishing the demo experience.🔓 Starting PointCurrent position: ~#267 Global Wishlist RankingWe’re unlocking:1500 playtest slots to start.And we increase that number as we move up.📈 Milestone UnlocksReach Top 260 → 2000 total slotsReach Top 250 → 2750 total slotsReach Top 240 → 3500 total slotsReach Top 230 → 4250 total slotsReach Top 220 → 5000 to…
- Community Translators Wanted for Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo! - 17 February 2026
Gold Mining Simulator 2 Demo is almost here! We’ve translated the game into multiple languages to make it accessible to players worldwide. However, gold mining involves a lot of technical terminology — and we want to make sure everything sounds natural, accurate, and authentic.That’s why we’re looking for Community Translators to help us refine and review existing translations. What we’re looking for: Native or fluent speakersStrong understanding of technical terminology (mining knowledge is a big plus)Attention to detailActive Discord account and membership in the official Gold Mining Simulator server We will select only 3 translators per language.Selected contributors will:Help improve localization quality Be credited for their contributionJoin us on this incredible journey If you’d like to participate, please fill out the application form linked below: 👉 \APPLICATION FORM] Let’s mak…
- Devlog #6 - Turn the volume up! - 7 February 2026
Hey miners! ⚒️ Devlog #6 is here, and this time we’re putting a strong focus on sound design in Gold Mining Simulator 2 — along with some heavy machinery progress!🔊 Real-life SFX recordings (excavators, washplants, gold panning & vehicles)🚜 Adaptive excavator tracks deforming terrain🧪 Track stress tests in controlled conditions🚚 Machine & washplant transport with trailers⛰️Tailings update and new gameplay strategies🌲 Early parcel clearing prototypesDevelopment is moving forward step by step, and this devlog is another behind-the-scenes look at how GMS2 is taking shape. Watch the full devlog and let us know what you think 🎧⛏️Make sure to wishlist for more updates!📲 Follow us for more updates:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code_horizon_gamesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldminingsimulator/X (ex-Twitter): @GoldRushTheGameJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/goldminingsimulato…
- Devlog #5 – Bringing the world to life - 1 January 2026
Hey miners! ⚒️Devlog #5 is here, bringing more progress on Gold Mining Simulator 2 and a closer look at what we’ve been working on lately!🧍 Character updates & animations 🎨 Visual and world improvements 📡 New systems improving immersion and communication 🚜 Ongoing vehicle and equipment work 🛠️ General gameplay polishDevelopment is moving forward step by step, and this devlog is another behind-the-scenes look at that process.Watch the full devlog and let us know what caught your eye this time!🎬 Check it out:Make sure to wishlist for more updates!📲 Follow us for more updates:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code_horizon_gamesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldminingsimulator/X (ex-Twitter): @GoldRushTheGameJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/goldminingsimulatorYouTube: Check our other games 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/GoldMining/
