- Patch Notes 1.1.0b - 13 October 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.0bLowered the floating Lumberjack sign so it is now positioned correctly.Adjusted the placement of wood storage piles near Derricks to prevent them from floating above the ground.Fixed an issue where the oil burst sound effect could continue playing indefinitely.Reduced the spawn rate of additional collectible items from Derricks.
- Patch Notes 1.1.0a - 1 October 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.0aFixed an issue preventing players from purchasing additional upgrades.We added the exact count of collected items needed to build a steam vehicle to the game save.Reduced the wear rate of pumps and pumpjacks by 10%.
- Huge content update 1.1.0 is LIVE! 🛢️ - 30 September 2026
Howdy, Oilmen! Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator Update 1.1.0 is now available!This update expands the late game, introduces a brand-new Random Events system, improves wood logistics, and gives you even more reasons to take control of the town.Here’s what’s new:🏘️ Take Over the TownYour pipeline doesn't have to be the end of your journey.You can now continue expanding your influence by purchasing key buildings around town. Each property unlocks additional benefits for your growing oil empire.Saloon – Unlocks night shifts for your workers.Bank – Provides access to more profitable government contracts.Workshop – Unlocks further Derrick development, including Level 7 upgrades.Mansion – Grants additional player perks.Church – Generates passive income.Buying the entire town also expands the late-game story and brings Harlan's journey to its conclusion.📰 Random EventsThe valley has become…
- Update 1.1.0 Roadmap - Time to Take Over the Town! - 17 September 2026
Hey, oil barons! 🤠 Your oil empire is growing, but there’s still more to do, discover, and work toward! We’re preparing update 1.1.0 for Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator, with new challenges, additional activities, and improvements to everyday life in the oil fields. Here’s a look at what we have planned! 🏘️ New challenges beyond the pipelineCompleting the pipeline is a major milestone, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your story. We’re expanding the late game with new quests and opportunities to grow your influence in town. Your hard-earned fortune will give you something new to work toward as your ambitions reach beyond the oil fields, and you begin taking over the town. Without giving everything away just yet, expect new goals that put your established business to use. Building a successful oil operation is one thing; deciding what to do with all that wealth is another! 🚁 Mo…
- Patch Notes 1.0.2 - 14 September 2026
Patch Notes 1.0.2 Gameplay & Improvements Barrel transport routing has been improved. Barrels now pass through buildings to prevent delivery obstructions (we know it’s not the prettiest solution, but it’s the most effective one). Improved lumberjack drone accuracy. Increased lumberjack drone speed. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where minerals would no longer drop from derricks after reaching the maximum mining level. Fixed a bug that allowed players to fly using tables and desks. Fixed an issue with holding the engine belt. Localization & UI Applied further localization fixes. Corrected errors in the Dutch translation. Added a pause icon to the in-game menu. Thank you for your feedback and for helping us improve the game!
- Patch Notes 1.0.1 - 11 September 2026
Patch Notes 1.0.1 This update brings several gameplay improvements, bug fixes, quality-of-life changes, and new character monologues to make exploration more engaging. Gameplay & Improvements Barrel routing has been improved. Barrels are now assigned to a specific Derrick and will no longer interact with other Derricks they pass along the way. Improved construction drone deliveries. Drones will now properly deliver Metal Ore to all supported structures under construction, including the Pumping Station and Landing Drone Pad. Improved Iron Mine drone behavior. If there is no construction site requiring Metal Ore, the drone will automatically transport the ore for sale instead. Faster Lumberjack. The Lumberjack now works faster, improving overall wood production. Faster Lumberjack aerocopters. Lumberjack aerocopters now operate significantly faster. Improved machine connections. Connecting…
- 🛢️ Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator is Now Available on Steam! - 10 September 2026
Step into the heart of the early 20th-century oil boom and build your own drilling empire from the ground up. In Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator, you decide where to drill, how to develop your oil fields, and how to deal with the challenges waiting beneath the surface. From your very first well to a thriving oil business, every decision matters. What awaits you in the oil fields: ⛏️ Strike Black Gold: Start drilling, search for oil deposits, and expand your oil fields. Every successful well could be the beginning of a fortune. 🏗️ Build Your Empire: Develop your infrastructure, construct new facilities, and expand your drilling operation. Start with a simple well and turn it into a powerful oil business. ⚙️ Maintain Your Machinery: Heavy machinery needs constant attention. Repair equipment, maintain your installations, and keep your operation running before breakdowns bring productio…
- Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator Release date & Devlog - 11 August 2026
Hello, oil drillers!A Quick Update from the Development TeamAfter reviewing the feedback from our Closed Beta tests, we've decided to move the release date of Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator to September 10th, 2026.We want to use this extra time to polish the game, improve the overall experience, and fix as many issues as possible before launch. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and we'd rather take the time to get things right than release the game before it's ready. Thank you for your patience, support, and honest feedback. 🛠️🛢️ ❤️ And don't forget to add Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator to your Steam Wishlist!First, a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Closed Beta and shared their feedback with us. Your reports, suggestions, and time spent playing the game have helped us enormously. A special thank you to all of our selected testers for sticking with us…
- Closed Beta Sign-ups Are Now Open! 🛢️ - 30 July 2026
🛢️ Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator – Closed Beta Sign-ups Are Now Open! 🛢️ The wait is almost over! We're thrilled to announce that the Closed Beta for Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator officially begins on August 6, 2026! 📅 Important dates August 5 – Beta sign-ups close. August 6 – Selected participants will receive their beta keys. ⚠️ To be considered, you must complete the application and select the option confirming that you want to participate in the Closed Beta. First Join our Discord https://discord.gg/kHHpkPEkN 🎟️ Apply here: https://discord.com/channels/597488346859831346/1380539456121212989/1532362022946078760 🛠️ We're looking for committed testers Beta spots are limited, so we're looking for players who genuinely want to help improve the game by: 📋 Providing detailed feedback. 💬 Sharing ideas and suggestions. 🐞 Reporting bugs and technical issues. 🤝 Working close…
- OIL EMPIRE - Free demo on Steam! - 13 March 2026
The gates to the oil industry are open!You can now play the official demo for Oil Empire on Steam. Genre: 2D Idle Clicker / SimulationGoal: Build, manage, and dominate the global oil market.Status: Demo available NOW!Go forth and build your fortune, Barons!~ Oil Man
- OIL EMPIRE | Incremental Clicker - 14 January 2026
Hello Oilmen and Tycoons,We’re excited to share some big news!New part of our team is currently working on a brand-new game set in the world of oil, power, and big ambitions - OIL EMPIRE. While it shares a similar thematic foundation, this is a new experience, focused on building, managing, and expanding your own oil empire.OIL EMPIRE is now live on Steam and officially in production, with a planned release in Q1 2026. There’s still a lot of oil to drill and decisions to make before launch - and this is where you can help us the most.👉 Please consider adding OIL EMPIRE to your Steam Wishlist. Every wishlist makes a real difference and helps us push development further, faster, and better.Thank you for supporting our games and being part of this journey - the oil business never sleeps.See you at the top of the derrick, ~ The Oil Man 🛢️
- A Special Shout-Out: Our Friends' Game is OUT NOW! - 4 November 2025
Hey everyone,While we're hard at work on Black Gold, we want to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to our friends who have just launched their brand-new game!Laundering Simulator is available on Steam right now!\We're super excited for them, and the game looks awesome. If you're looking for a new simulation experience, you should definitely check it out.Here’s what it's all about:IT’S TIME to prepare for a completely new simulation experience – from a modest laundry to a real financial empire! The game has a lot of tasks, upgrades, and unconventional ways to develop your business waiting for you…Take care of the cleanliness (literally and figuratively) of your business, because the doors to a world where every decision has a price are opening up!It just launched today, November 4th, and we'd love it if you could show our friends some support.Go check out the game, and if it looks li…
- Free Demo Extension Is Here! - 29 October 2025
Hey Oil Barons! We’ve just released a major Free Demo Extension packed with new features, mechanics, and improvements based on your feedback. Get your hands dirty and dive deeper into the world of BlackGold!🔧 What’s New in the Demo Extension:🏗️ New Building Menu: construct Large Oil Pumps and Storage Silos🚚 Oil Selling System: sell your oil directly from silos using tanker trucks🗺️ In-Game Map: navigate the world more easily🧗 Ladder Climbing: scale up your rigs like a real driller💪 Expanded Skill System: develop your character further🛠️ Upgraded Derrick Mechanics: experience tiered derrick levels⛏️ New Resource – Iron: discover iron deposits and use a brand-new pickaxe tool🎥 Streamer Mode: automatically mutes copyrighted music🌍 Improved World Design: refined environments and visual storytelling⚙️ Enhanced Core Mechanics: smoother gameplay and refined systems throughout🗓️ Relea…
- From Black Gold to Clean Cash: Playtest Our New Game! - 2 September 2025
Greetings Prospectors,The team here wants to extend a huge thank you for all your support on Black Gold Oil Drilling Simulator. We've seen you build incredible empires, striking it rich and mastering the flow of that valuable black gold.Today, we want to invite you to a new venture. A new business opportunity where the goal isn't to get your hands dirty, but to make sure everything comes out... perfectly clean.We are thrilled to announce that the FREE, limited-time playtest for our brand new game, Laundering Simulator, is LIVE NOW!Laundering Simulator is a business management sim where you'll use your strategic skills to run a laundromat that serves as a front for a burgeoning money-laundering empire. If you enjoy the empire-building and logistical challenges of Black Gold, you'll feel right at home managing finances, upgrading equipment, and staying one step ahead of the authorities.Ke…
- BLACK GOLD demo Update - What’s New? - 6 August 2025
BLACK GOLD Update - What’s New?Greetings, Drillers!We’re excited to announce the latest improvements and give you a sneak peek into our upcoming expanded demo!Current Changes:· ✅ Improved Save/Load System: We’ve enhanced the stability and reliability of your saved games. Your drilling empire is safer than ever!Upcoming Expanded Demo:Stay tuned—soon you’ll experience an even bigger slice of BLACK GOLD!In the expanded demo, you’ll discover:🔩 Metal Deposits: Uncover valuable metal resources crucial for your operations.⛏️ Pickaxe: Equip your workers with new tools to extract resources effectively.🛢️ BIG PUMP: Introducing a standalone, high-capacity oil pumping structure.🏗️ Construction System: Build and customize new structures essential for growth.🛢️ Oil Silo: Store vast amounts of oil securely for future processing.🛒 Expanded Shop Items: Including connecting pipes for BIG PUMP and th…
- New feature in Black Gold Demo - 8 July 2025
Hello, oil drillers!The oil must flow. Nothing can be wasted!We have just uploaded an update giving you the option to Save and Load your oil drilling progression!Download the update and play now:"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we will, this community of yours will not only survive it will flourish."⬇️⬇️⬇️Black Gold Discord"I'd be very happy to answer any questions that you might have"The Oil Man
- "Pet Your Dog" Black Gold Demo Update - 24 June 2025
Hello lads,I was working hard to bring you a few improvements to the oil productionHere is a new "Pet Your Dog" Demo Update.What am I offering you?You can now pet your dog!!!,You can now cut cactuses with your machete,Fixed bug with the never-ending oil eruption's earthquake,Derrick doesn't stop drilling when the player looks at the board,Fixed bug with workers moving away from their work positions,Redone map with many new places to visit and secrets.Optimiziations"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we will, this community of yours will not only survive it will flourish."⬇️⬇️⬇️"I'd be very happy to answer any questions that you might have"https://discord.gg/Jz7ejuephNThe Oil Man
- Demo Update - 13 June 2025
Hello folks,You probably don't know me. "I am an oil man"."I have this competition in me," so I decided to drop a Demo Update.What am I offering you?new animation system for workers,Fixed some trees that were not cut down the first time,Redone sounds of cutting down trees,turned off the dirt and trash collision with the player,The dog barks if you need to grease the pumpjack.added translation: Simplified Chinese,added voiceover before going to sleep for the first time,added a voiceover explaining interaction with the worker,new POI icon"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we will, this community of yours will not only survive it will flourish."⬇️⬇️⬇️"I'd be very happy to answer any questions that you might have"https://discord.gg/Jz7ejuephNThe Oil Man
- Steam Next Fest launched🤠 + Black Gold Demo Fix Update - 9 June 2025
Steam Next Fest has launched🥳We have for you the Black Gold Demo with a new fix updateDownload and play now: The oil must flow. Who controls the oil, controls the earth!WHAT'S BEEN UPDATED IN TODAY'S PATCH?Key Areas for Improvement and Desired Features:player moves 10% faster,added effects and animations to steam engine,added more details to game map,added more trees,cutting bushes takes only 3 swings of machete,more intense oil eruption earthquake effects,added localization to purchase second derricks's sign,clicking purchase second derricks's sign is no longer free,pumpjack build animation progresses with player,construction plank's icon is more readable,highlight effects on drill board when upgrades are available,tweaked newspaper for better clarity,tweaked volume of various sound effects,fixed trigger of CONSTRUCTOR achievementIf you'd like to play some more games, we have many oth…
- 🛢️Black Gold Demo available now! - 6 June 2025
🛢️The Oil Must Flow, Who controls the spice Oil controls the Earth🌎Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator demo has launched!Download and play now:If you still haven't, or your friends have done it, add Black Gold to your Steam wishlist and sign up to play the demo firstHave fun playing,CreativeForge Games
