Hello mobsters...
Yes, we know it's been a long time since we've seen each other and talked, but today we're here with big news! But let's start from the beginning: today the 0.0.1.2 update for Family Business has arrived! Here's the list of fixes and additions:
Added the ability to skip intros (just press Space Bar)
Fixed AI getting stuck in doors
Fixed incorrect Nav Mesh in Voodoo Business
Fixed zombie spawn issue in the Bunker • Fixed police gate in Kobralyn clipping into the wall
Added a special event (we'll talk about it later)
Remade game translations from scratch (some may still be missing, but we'll update as needed) • Fixed the bug where money wasn't being added correctly
Fixed crashes during Kill Confirmed gameplay • Fixed Team Deathmatch that was set as Kill Confirmed (which caused many crashes)
Yes, mob, this isn't really a huge update with very innovative content, but that's not what makes this update big - let's break it down. Now let's talk about the special event!
Well, since we're producing another game (which we've already mentioned in other updates), we're significantly reducing content updates for Family Business (don't worry, we're not abandoning the project). However, as explained before, Family Business has advanced a lot over these years and much of the code has become somewhat outdated and even unstable, making it impossible to add new content frequently without breaking or crashing the game. It's quite complicated... But as we've also mentioned before, Family Business is being remade from scratch, but not just by 1 person now, but by an indie studio! So because of this, we've added the following event: The Briefcase
It's just a way to thank all our fans and allow new players to really enjoy what Family Business has to offer without the money grind! Just access the news tab inside the game! And now our big news...
Welcome Mobdog Studios:
The newest developer of Family Business (formerly known by some as Family Business Studios) who will be directly responsible for the project (as well as the new game). We're very happy with our progress, and this includes everything from new technologies to general knowledge of the game dev world. It's worth remembering that Family Business was made by just 1 person in their spare time, so now being able to focus 100% on game dev, it's guaranteed that we'll have big changes in our universe! Not to mention that we're now a team of 5 people!
So we wanted to thank all the fans who sent emails asking about the game and to address many doubts we've received...
Answering some frequently asked questions about Family Business:
Will the game stop receiving updates?
Yes, but for a few months because since we're making the game from scratch and at the same time another project (which we're more dedicated to in order to even raise funds for Family Business), we're going to greatly reduce the number of updates, being only bug fixes for now that are extremely detrimental to gameplay.
Is there any forecast for a new version of Family Business?
No, because we're still adjusting both the game's art style (which will change radically) as well as all the gameplay, gunplay, game modes, etc.
What is the new game?
We'll announce it to the public soon and certainly all Family Business fans will receive rewards!
Well, mob, we apologize for not having as much content in this update as well as frequent updates... This year there will also be no more updates or news, just stay tuned for Family Business promotions and our channels!
I wish everyone happy holidays!
With love,
Don & Mobdog Studios