GMS2 Demo update!

10 Aug 2026Developer post

Source: Steam Community (opens in a new tab)

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 us

Alongside 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 & Optimization

FSR 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 with asset loading distances to reduce hitches and micro-stuttering.
Foliage & Water: Optimized foliage shaders for better FPS on lower-spec systems. Water on lowest settings no longer looks like a smudgy blob.
Denser Forests: Long-distance trees are now more solid, providing a better, more coherent look of dense forest landscapes.
UI & Text Rendering: Partially reworked the text rendering algorithm to prioritize and display clearer, higher-quality text.
Gold Institute Fixes: Fixed locked doors after completing the demo questline and solved the issue where players could get stuck after saving and loading near the end.
Pickup Truck Fix: Fixed crashes and collision issues related to the pickup truck.
Graphics Settings: Fixed issue with settings reverting/changing back and forth upon restart or cancel. (Note: Some graphics settings may still require a game restart to apply correctly).
Anti-Aliasing & Translations: Fixed several AA glitches and updated missing localization texts.
Asset Updates: Updated and polished several environmental assets.

Thank you all for testing, reporting bugs, and helping us shape the future of Gold Mining Simulator 2! Keep digging, keep sharing your thoughts, and stay tuned for more updates!

Let’s strike gold together,
The Code Horizon Team