08 Feb 2025Developer post

Update 2.1 - Gamepad Support and More!

Gamepad Support 🎮 Full gamepad support has been added for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. You can swap between keyboard/mouse and gamepad on the fly, and input bindings can be modified as usual in the Input menu. Additional Improvements ➕ Input binding UI has been added to the

20 Dec 2024Developer post

Update 2.0 - Metro Sim Hustle Overhaul!

Update 2.0 for Metro Sim Hustle is here! This update brings several enhancements, fixes, and additions designed to improve the gameplay experience. User Interface 🖥️ All user interfaces have been redesigned with a modern appearance and improved text legibility. The HUD now inclu

Update 2.0 for Metro Sim Hustle is here! This update brings several enhancements, fixes, and additions designed to improve the gameplay experience.

User Interface 🖥️

All user interfaces have been redesigned with a modern appearance and improved text legibility. The HUD now includes funds and time of day for better in-game tracking.

Gameplay Enhancements 🎮

Context menu interactions have been added to all in-game stores, making item purchases and interactions more intuitive.

Tutorial and loading content has been revised to provide clearer guidance for new players, and an improved character select screen has been added.

Visuals 🌄

Weather, sky, and lighting systems have been overhauled for enhanced graphics. Various textures and materials have been refined, and post-processing effects and realtime shadows have been upgraded.

Localization 🌐

Localization support has been added for the following languages:
• French
• Italian
• German
• Spanish
• Dutch
• Japanese
• Polish
• Russian
• Simplified Chinese
• Turkish
• Brazilian Portuguese

Performance Improvements and Fixes ⚙️

Loading times have been reduced for a faster and smoother experience. Optimizations to dynamic lighting and overall performance ensure better stability across hardware configurations.

Several fixes have been made for commonly reported issues, which can be viewed in the changelist below.

Changelist

• Added context menu interaction to all stores
• Added funds and time of day to HUD
• Added full localization for 11 additional languages
• Revised all user interfaces
• Revised and added missing item descriptions
• Revised loading screen content
• Revised tutorial content
• Revised character dialogue
• Revised various materials and textures
• Revised main menu scene
• Revised foliage
• Revised post-processing effects
• Revised movement and sprint speed
• Improved lighting, sky, and realtime shadow quality
• Improved loading times
• Fixed camera hitching that could occur on some hardware
• Fixed player gravity/floating when traveling up stairs
• Fixed potential for player to fall through floor
• Fixed leaderboards sometimes not initializing
• Fixed some audio clips repeatedly playing, or not playing at all
• Fixed inventory and containers sometimes displaying incorrect item quantities
• Fixed phone lock screen sometimes displaying incorrect day of week
• Fixed dynamic model lighting issues
• Fixed attack and block commands sometimes not registering in arena
• Fixed some saved settings not initializing
• Fixed an issue with narcotic production logic
• Fixed several issues with input remapping

Coming Soon

• Full gamepad support
• Additional fixes and enhancements

Thank You ❤️

Thank you for your support and feedback during Metro Sim Hustle's development! Please visit the community forums to share any suggestions or bug reports you may have.

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29 Nov 2021Developer post

Hotfix 1.5.5

• Fixed some achievements not activating • Fixed business UI header text • Fixed mouse deselection on background

16 Nov 2021Developer post

Hotfix 1.5.4

• Revised map and added player icon • Fixed player movement continuing after UI is opened • Fixed some sidequest object collision • Fixed some model LODs in city environment • Fixed pizza delivery locations • Fixed naming in hotel app

15 Nov 2021Developer post

Hotfix 1.5.3

Thank you for your feedback! A revised map with player icon will be added in an upcoming hotfix along with other changes. • Added delay to police narcotic detection on scene transition • Added additional logic to fix reports of floating pedestrians • Added hacking job message rep

14 Nov 2021Developer post

Hotfix 1.5.2

• Added street names to road signs • Revised pedestrian waypoints • Revised pedestrian logic to address height issue • Fixed main menu UI sometimes blocked • Fixed poker rewarding casino points for ante only

13 Nov 2021Developer post

Hotfix 1.5.1

• Improved casino performance • Fixed invisible location marker • Fixed flickering city hall text • Fixed computer terminal output area as button • Fixed inventory items sometimes displaying incorrect quantity • Fixed Randy's sidequest not initializing unless entering location •

12 Nov 2021Developer post

Update 1.5.0

Included in the 1.5.0 update is a redesigned city with traffic, pedestrians, a new casino with poker, police foot patrol, visual improvements, and more listed below! • Added vehicle traffic • Added pedestrians • Added police foot patrol • Added interactive crosswalks • Added ride

20 Sep 2021Developer post

Hotfix

• Added photosensitivity warning • Revised tutorial text • Revised mouse input logic • Fixed issues with time cycle and alarm clock • Fixed issue where business signs did not appear after opening business • Fixed issue with tractor in sidequest sometimes not appearing • Fixed inc

17 Sep 2021Developer post

Update 1.4.0

The 1.4.0 update has arrived! This update includes a brand new residence to move into, a new ULTRA high speed metro line, two new NPCs with sidequests, sidequest revisions to many existing NPCs, and various other changes listed below. • Added new metro line • Added new residence

16 Aug 2021Developer post

Update 1.3.0

Update 1.3.0 is now available, and it contains the business management feature! Now, you can rent a retail space to open a shop, stock it, and manage it to maximize your profits. In the next update, a more engaging career will be added to the metro part of the game, and the sideq

01 Aug 2021Developer post

Update 1.2.0

The 1.2.0 update is now available! This update contains the new cooking feature, apartment bills, plus various revisions and bug fixes listed below. In the next regular update, a store ownership feature will be added! Soon, you'll be able to rent a retail property and run a busin

The 1.2.0 update is now available! This update contains the new cooking feature, apartment bills, plus various revisions and bug fixes listed below.

In the next regular update, a store ownership feature will be added! Soon, you'll be able to rent a retail property and run a business where you can manage stocked items and maintain your store to maximize profit.

If you have any suggestions or bug reports, please visit the forum to share your feedback!

• Added cooking feature
• Added recipe app
• Added utility bills app
• Added cooked recipe dish items
• Added meat item
• Added rice item
• Added pasta item
• Added soup broth item
• Added tomatoes item
• Added vegetables item
• Added beans item
• Added spice jar item
• Added new achievement, "Home cook"
• Added new achievement, "Safety first"
• Added reward text to sidequest completion message
• Added in-game music toggle
• Added mouse smooth toggle
• Added mouse lock toggle
• Added keybind for calling metro security
• Added keybind for metro fire suppression
• Added grocery items section to variety store
• Revised player physics and collision detection logic
• Revised train horn
• Revised some item statistics
• Revised some rewards and item prices
• Revised phone UI
• Revised elevator movement logic
• Revised metro screen text shaders
• Revised trading logic
• Fixed incorrect rug UI image
• Fixed hacking cooldown not running if UI is exited early
• Fixed some sidequest entities incorrectly destroyed after use
• Fixed alarm app not working properly
• Fixed some poor water reflections
• Fixed no bonus given for every 10 pizza deliveries
• Fixed day text sometimes not incrementing
• Fixed fire suppression only being able to be used once
• Reduced ambient city music in apartment
• Increased text message font size

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24 Jul 2021Developer post

Hotfix

• Fixed incorrect tutorial • Fixed pizza sometimes not being delivered

24 Jul 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.4

After over four years of development including 26 months in early access, Metro Sim Hustle is now fully released! There has been a massive number of improvements made to the game, and the community feedback and support has been incredible along the way. This update tacks on more

21 Jul 2021Developer post

Hotfix

• Decreased new narcotic job time delay • Fixed some incorrect narcotic text messages • Fixed some incorrect narcotic names • Fixed metro tunnel reflection artifacts • Fixed issue with some doors not able to be lockpicked • Fixed prison door sometimes not working properly

21 Jul 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.2

Another July update! Metro Sim Hustle will be released from Early Access soon! If you have any suggestions for future updates, you're always welcome to leave your feedback in the forums. • Added inventory and storage container item dragging and combine functions • Added ability t

14 Jul 2021Developer post

Update 1.1.0

We're getting closer to the Metro Sim Hustle release from Early Access! This update makes more tweaks and additions to the game on top of the recent major update. • Added new NPC, Svetlana • Added new NPC, Jean-Claude • Added two new sidequests • Added item statistics to all stor

04 Jul 2021Developer post

Hotfix

• Added notification at final metro station for route exit • Resolved additional visual artifacts in environments • Revised main menu reflection graphics

03 Jul 2021Developer post

1.0 Preview

The 1.0 Preview is here! After over four years of development including a two year early access period, Metro Sim Hustle now feels much more like a real game than it did on the day it was initially released. It has been a journey, and the community has been immensely helpful and

The 1.0 Preview is here! After over four years of development including a two year early access period, Metro Sim Hustle now feels much more like a real game than it did on the day it was initially released. It has been a journey, and the community has been immensely helpful and supportive along the way. A lot of love has gone into this game.

This update contains a big list of additions, revisions, and fixes that fulfill many requests and bug reports. The full 1.0 will contain additional changes, and it won't be the final update, so as always, you're welcome to leave your feedback in the forum. Enjoy!

• Added dating app
• Added medical clinic
• Added gender reassignment
• Added lung transplant
• Added gastric bypass
• Added sympathectomy
• Added benzodiazepines
• Added amphetamines
• Added antidepressants
• Added steroids
• Added ability to sit on home furniture
• Added flashlight HUD icon
• Added muscle/steroid HUD icon
• Added main menu scene
• Added setting to toggle object outline
• Added new achievement, "Candy flipper"
• Added new achievement, "Under the knife"
• Added more leaderboard entries to app
• Added restricted hours for some locations
• Added lockpicking tutorial
• Added more item descriptions
• Added condom item to variety store
• Added more UI audio to phone
• Added more detail models to city
• Revised character select UI
• Revised notification UI
• Revised map
• Revised NPC dialogue
• Revised messaging app dialogue
• Revised hotel interior appearance
• Revised sewer lighting
• Revised some gambling logic
• Revised examine item UI
• Revised various UI text sizing
• Revised street curb collision for better transition
• Revised stair collision to reduce floating
• Revised game clock to use 24 hour time
• Revised player clothing materials
• Revised ambient residence music
• Revised all showers to set hygiene to maximum
• Fixed poor baked lighting
• Fixed scenery objects not appearing in hotel
• Fixed some furniture items in hotel causing errors
• Fixed door issue after completing Leon's sidequest
• Fixed game pausing when out of focus
• Fixed inability to raise bet on blackjack in club
• Fixed slot machine audio not playing in club
• Fixed alarm clock app
• Fixed metro station markers sometimes not appearing
• Fixed issue that may cause player to exit arena bounds
• Fixed poor NPC and dancer animations in club
• Fixed possibility of player being sent to clinic while sleeping
• Fixed some player settings that were not initializing
• Fixed text sometimes not enabling on location markers in city
• Fixed invisible clothing when viewed at certain angles
• Fixed home lampshade materials not illuminating
• Fixed issue that sometimes allowed player to move in train cab
• Fixed issue with camera app movement mode
• Fixed hotel app sometimes displaying overlapping UI
• Fixed main menu UI scaling
• Fixed some UI not closing when ESC is used
• Fixed pizza delivery marker sometimes disappearing
• Fixed clothing not being unequipped when stashed
• Fixed coffee machine only brewing one coffee
• Fixed vending machine only being able to be used once
• Fixed black artifacts appearing in some scenes
• Fixed certain transparent materials sometimes not rendering
• Fixed incorrect items sometimes being removed from inventory when stashed
• Improved performance in city
• Improved performance in underground tunnel
• Moved sewer entrance to city
• Moved some break-in locations
• Removed graphic content setting (now controlled by DLC)
• Increased length of time passed during sleep

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26 Mar 2021Developer post

Update 0.9.17

The 0.9.17 update is now available which includes some new goodies and requested features listed below. Enjoy! Please visit the community forum to leave any feedback for future updates. • Added casino environment • Added slot machines • Added lucky spin wheel • Added blackjack ta

Updates & announcements

Gamepad Support 🎮

Additional Improvements ➕

Changelist

Thank You ❤️

User Interface 🖥️

Gameplay Enhancements 🎮

Visuals 🌄

Localization 🌐

Performance Improvements and Fixes ⚙️

Changelist

Coming Soon

Thank You ❤️