- The Skies are Calling - Compass is OUT NOW at 25% OFF - 28 May 2026
Fancy a break from a life of crime?We at TREBUCHET are incredibly proud to announce that our newest game Compass is officially available now on Steam!The horizon is no longer a distant dream. The winds are blowing in our favor, and the mist has finally dissipated. The wandering Caravan is packed and ready, but they cannot journey into the unknown without you. As their lead Scout, the safety of the journey rests on your shoulders. It is time to step into the cockpit, grip the helm, and chart a path through a beautiful, ever-shifting world.Here is what awaits you beyond the horizon:Ride the Clouds: Take control of your flying vessel and navigate vast, open skies. Adapt to changing environments, brave dangerous atmospheric routes, and upgrade your ship to push further into the unknown.Grapple Through Ruins: Your ship can only take you so far. Leave the cockpit and use your hand grapples to…
- 🔴NAME CHANGE ALERT: CRIME SHOP SIMULATOR🔴 - 6 May 2026
Hello Bosses!Today, we have a special announcement for you. The game we all love, enjoy crafting, and bribe cops (sometimes) is now called:🔴CRIME SHOP SIMULATOR🔴 We are saying goodbye to something we love starting today, but everything you know about the game is still here and unchanged! Besides the name tag, obviously, heh. You might have some questions, like why are we doing this? And we have a simple answer for you - relevance & discoverability aka WE WANT MORE PLAYERS!Also, someone on Discord said this: So we decided to change the name to something very, very straightforward. Crime: You know that one pretty well, as you've been committing crimes daily for quite some timeShop: IT'S YOURS, AND THERE'S NO OTHER LIKE IT (you actually need to sell stuff to clients and answer the phone)Simulator: We just love that word. It sounds a bit weird to you? Say it 100 times over and it will sou…
- Participate in the Setup Event! - 10 April 2026
📸WE NEED YOUR SETUPS, NOW! Hello, you beautiful people! We thought it's a good time to kickstart a new event now that we have many new bosses around! Have you already familiarized yourself with everything? GOOD. But for this event, you won't need to try hard. 👀🥚We want to see your most efficient setups helping you to succeed in your contraband journey! Show us how you operate in your lair. 🥚Feel free to decorate and even suit up for the photo! Every little detail might be in your favor. 🥚Be creative and goofy! No need for serious vibe if you are not into it (and we love goofy stuff). 🥚1 screenshot for everyone! Make sure to do the final touches.⚠️How to Participate? EASY! Join our Discord and send your submission to the #setup-event channel. 🏆Prizes🥇DLC of your choice + Skin Pack🥈DLC of your choice🥉Skin Pack 📅Event DatesStart Date: April 10th 2 PM EDTEnd Date: April 24th 2 PM…
- NEW GAME ALERT: Compass announced! - 26 March 2026
Hey Bosses! The studio has been keeping a secret, and we're finally ready to share it with you all... We are launching a brand-new VR game called Compass that is coming out this Spring! We know it’s a bit of a different vibe from crafting contraband while the cops are watching, but it’s packed with the exact same charm, polish, and love that our team put into Prison Boss.If you want to support the studio and see what else we’ve been up to, we’d be stoked if you took a look! And for our hardcore smugglers out there, don't worry! Prison Boss Prohibition is not dead! The prison is still very much open for business. Thank you all for being the absolute best community.
- Build 1.6.1 Release Notes - 26 March 2026
Hey there mabirdsSince we just love you guys so much, we decided to remove the need to complete a level before unlocking custom games for it. YOU WELCOME! Here are the full patch notes: 📜1.6.1 Update | Patch Notes Custom GamesChanged so you no longer need to complete a level to start a custom game on it.Bug fixesFixed liquid in bottles no longer disappearing when bottles are turned upside down.Fixed an issue where some crafted objects were sometimes automatically dropped.Fixed the distiller allowing too many items to be crafted.Fixed the distiller not unlocking Fort and Perfume for missions and the journal.Fixed the “unlock all” option in custom games so everything is available for missions and the journal.Changed the crucible so it can no longer be held with two hands.Have fun out there! AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Disco…
- Get 40% OFF in the Spring Sale! - 19 March 2026
Hey everyone, Steam Spring Sale is here! We are more than happy to announce that we are indeed participating in the sale with a huge discount this time. Prison Boss Prohibition is 40% OFF during the Steam Spring Sale!We have also just launched our Custom Game Mode Update, which was a highly requested feature by our community. Enjoy creating chaos by your own rules - we promise not to tell the Mayor.. Check out the Developer Post for the full details: Join our Discord community and find your partner in crime! Don't forget that you can play with up to 4 PLAYERS now. Insane right? That's what we thought, quite the chaos. Discord Community: Prison Boss Prohibition Discord Coop Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Discord Twitter BlueSky TikTok Instagram
- Custom Game Mode is LIVE for everyone! - 18 March 2026
🛞Custom Game Mode is here! The day you were all waiting for is finally here, thanks to your amazing & precious feedback - we are happy to drop the Custom Game Mode for everyone to enjoy!Custom Game Mode FeaturesSelect up to 6 factions.Select up to 5 suppliers.Limitless cash register.Choose your starting money and reputation.Unlock everything immediately.Turn cops off entirely.Enable Daily Search (pull the clock early, and a turbo cop will come to search your shop for any non-hidden illegal items)Endless mode.No time limit for phases.The ability to spawn items.📜Patch NotesFixed molten metal interaction in the crucible that wouldn’t always complete.Fixed a possible black screen when disconnecting back to the hideout.Fixed an issue where hands could become offset when grabbing certain objects.Fixed an issue where players could sometimes advance a different number of day periods by repeat…
- Cook Pack & Free Pack 14 | AVAILABLE NOW! - 12 March 2026
Hey everyone!It's time to cook. Like, literally. We need to cook some contraband NOW!☢️Cook Pack Cooking contraband? Better dress the part. Equal parts science and sass, this kit keeps you safe from fumes, fines, and fashion police. With this pack, you'll get access to:Gas Passer: Filters out fumes and awkward questions. Comes with built-in heavy breathing.Methyl Mitts: Grip tight. Stir fast. Leave no prints. Not FDA approvedThe Yolk Jacket: It’s yellow. It’s baggy. It’s unmistakable. Just don’t get caught wearing it near a labChemistry Teacher Shades: Perfect for grading tests, dodging questions, and pretending this is just a school project.🎉FREE Pack 14 Missed some free goodies? Yeah same - so here you go! With this pack, you'll get access to:Party Wipe: That look when the night’s a blur and you might have said "I love you" to a vending machine.Sipmaster 6000: Two cans. One straw. In…
- Custom Game Mode Beta is Here! - 6 March 2026
The Custom Game Mode Beta has finally hatched! After months of clucking about it, the day has come. We’ve opened beta test channels so you can finally crack open the upcoming Custom Game Mode before it rolls out to everyone. This mode lets you bend the rules of New Yolk City until they squeak. Want total chaos? Go for it. Want a peaceful shop with zero cops? Your coop, your rules.How to join the BetaRight-click the game in your LibrarySelect PropertiesOpen Game Versions and BetaChoose the branch custom-game-modeUpdate Prison Boss Prohibition🚨🚨YOU WILL BE NOT ABLE TO PLAY CO-OP WITH PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T JOIN THE BETA🚨🚨 What you can mess with in Custom Game Mode You’ll be able to cook up your own runs with options like: • Select up to 6 factions • Select up to 5 suppliers • Limitless cash register (no need to hide your cash in chests anymore) • Choose your starting money and reputation •…
- Build 1.5.17 Release Notes - 4 March 2026
Hey there bosses,We've got an interesting update for you all today. As I mentioned in the last patch notes, we've worked on a rework of the grabbing mechanic to create less frustration when grabbing items that are in a tight space or very close together. We also made the distance grab more generous and reactive and added a clear line to aim at the items you want to grab. We've also added a crouch button for all the people having issues when reaching for lower drawers like the chest or the oven's ash drawer.Here are the full patch notes: 📜1.5.17 Update | Patch Notes New Grab + New Distance Grab + Crouch ButtonClose grab places the hand on the object and allows precise or fast movementDistance for close grab is slightly shorterPrecise line for grabbing items on the ground has been addedDistance grab teleports the item to the playerDistance grab max distance is much furtherYou can now cro…
- Build 1.5.15 Release Notes - 2 March 2026
Hello there boss birds!It's been a little longer than usual since our last patch, but this one is a big one that addresses a lot of little crashes and issues still present in the game.We've also added a way for us to check your saves and identify bugs and crashes much better! Here are the full patch notes: 📜1.5.15 Update | Patch Notes The crucible now only accepts a single ingredient since it has no recipes that require multiple ingredients.,Containers that accept ingredients could detect ingredient additions multiple times and stop functioning properly.,Crafted items that have just been completed with the typewriter and the screen printer can now immediately be used in other crafting recipes.,Fixed an error when destroying items that had active audio, which could cause black screens during scene transitions.,Fixed an error when transforming or destroying items that could make the hand…
- Build 1.5.10 Release Notes - 17 February 2026
Hello, it's the devs of that Prison game again! 🐓 📜1.5.10 Update | Patch Notes Fixed a bug where police officers would sometimes despawn while patrolling;Fixed a bug where crafted items might go missing or be duplicated after completing a craft;Fixed a bug where delling the squeegee without selling the screen printer would break the game.Time to get back out there and make that money! 💵Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Discord Twitter BlueSky TikTok Instagram
- 35% OFF through 23rd! | Games From Québec - 16 February 2026
Hey everyone!This week, we are celebrating the games from all over Québec, and we are happy to announce that we are also a part of it with our games! Whether you're looking for your next work in the New Yolk City or still stuck in the good old prison, there is something for everyone in this huge sale event! 🐔Join us today and start your next adventure! While you are here, don't forget to join our Discord community to find your partner in crime! If you haven't joined our Discord yet, DO IT NOW by clicking the Discord button below.Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Discord Twitter BlueSky TikTok Instagram
- Build 1.5.9 Release Notes - 13 February 2026
Hello, it's us again!We have another update for you today - update 1.5.9 is now live, bringing you even more bug fixes! 📜1.5.9 Update | Patch Notes Fixed a bug that prevented certain crafts from completing on the anvil.Fixed an issue where claws would reappear after closing the system menu while wearing a cosmetic that hides them.Fixed an issue where invisible hiding spots could appear after furniture was packed back into a box.In Scrambleton, the train no longer spawns characters at the start of a run who are unable to buy anything.Enjoy! 🐔Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Discord Twitter BlueSky TikTok Instagram
- Build 1.5.8 Release Notes - 11 February 2026
HEY THERE Y'ALL! Our new update brings some bug fixes and improvements, thanks to your reports! You can find the patch notes below. 📜1.5.8 Update | Patch Notes Fixed an issue that prevented players from changing the time of day if they were caught by the police, returned to the hideout, and started a new run.Coal is now available in all game scenes once it has been unlocked in the hideout.Hammer strikes now count double when the object being hit is placed on the anvil.The Industrial Hammer now crafts items twice as fast.Fixed a very rare issue that could occur if a fermentation recipe completed while changing the time of day.Fixed an issue that occurred if a fermentation recipe was in progress when the player was caught by the police.Thanks for all the love! ❤️Don't forget to check out our Socials and have a chat with other Eggs!Discord Twitter BlueSky TikTok Instagram
- Build 1.5.6 Release Notes - 5 February 2026
Hi there criminal masterminds,We just pushed an update with a BRAND NEW BARREL and some other fixes for a bunch of smaller bugs/crashes.The experience should generally be smoother for y'all!Check out these full patch notes for the latest update: 1.5.6 Update | Patch NotesNew barrel! LET US KNOW HOW IT FEELS!Fixed issues that made co-location unavailable or broken for many playersFixed an issue preventing time-of-day changesFixed crafting recipes that could fail to completeFixed the phone sometimes stopping quest deliveryFixed hands occasionally failing to grab objectsFixed a black screen when loading a save with containers holding ingredientsFixed a tutorial bug that generated excessive Fence NPCsFixed a tutorial issue that could block progress after throwing the customer bagFixed a black screen that could occur when returning to the hideout during a time-of-day changeMinor graphical op…
- Build 1.5.4 Release Notes - 29 January 2026
Hey there lovely birds,Another update to fix some issues was pushed today. Hopefully this stabilizes the experience further for you all! 1.5.4 Update | Patch NotesThe Prison Boss logo no longer covers the safety warning.The train in Scrambleton now only drop off customers during the day.The secret “floor zone” near the counter in Scrambleton (where the police couldn’t see illegal items) has been removed.Similar items are grouped together in the police confiscation message.The accelerated unlock availability for multiplayer and cosmetics is back.Fixed a bug where the fence and the supplier sometimes wouldn’t come to the counter.Fixed a bug that could occur when immediately interacting with a newly created item.Fixed a possible black screen when loading a save after selling the initial furniture.Fixed a faucet issue where the running water sound could play during dusk if the faucet was op…
- The Chicken Wire: Community Showcase Episode 3 - 29 January 2026
Hellloooo you beautiful people, guess what's back? COMMUNITY SHOWCASE! It's been a while because we were working on MANY updates, and now, it is time for the updates from your side!Let's see what you've been up to in the New Yolk City eh?🪙Are they gold, nuggets, or gold nuggets? From 'grind and shined' on Discord.🏳️Check this neat decoration out! From 'Pyro' on Discord.🍾Sodas for everyone! From 'timster' on Discord.🍿GIVE ME MORE POPCORN, MORE! From 'ItzEnvxity' on Discord. 🧰 Yeah, iron was on sale, how did you notice? From 'Rakso' on Discord.💸What is a cash register and how do you use it? From 'Meyeepyt' on Discord. 🪿What a beautiful creature you are. From 'Rob The Robot Guard' on Discord.🐔When you are organized & efficient. From 'samegma' on Discord.🥚Last but not least.. From 'BRITKID4000' on Discord. If you want to be featured in one of our Chicken Wire episodes, don't forget…
- Scallywag Pack & Free Pack 12 | AVAILABLE NOW! - 23 January 2026
Hey everyone! Alongside our new Grind & Shine DLC, which is also out today, we have some new goodies in the cosmetic store! 👔Scallywag Pack Look the part, play the game, never mind the coppers. The Scallywag Pack’s for proper troublemakers with polished boots and dirt under the fingernails. Whether you're running a racket or just nicking looks in the mirror, this kit says one thing: don't mess with the bird in the coat. With this pack, you'll get access to:The Newsie: A classic flat cap… with a reputation. Nobody asks what’s sewn in the brim.Street Stitches: Worn leather with just enough give to throw shade... or fists.The Long Game: Heavy coat, heavier presence. You don't rush power.Matchstick Bite: Not lit, but still dangerous. Mostly for intimidation… mostly.🎉FREE Pack 12 As always, we also have free goodies for you! Don't forget to claim them before they are gone. With this pack,…
- Build 1.5.2 Release Notes - 23 January 2026
Hey there grind and shiners,We're sorry about the issues with the new DLC at launch. The size of our team makes it hard to test EVERYTHING thoroughly and yes, sometimes we miss some more obvious stuff (like the bracelet)... 😅This patch is mostly addressing bugs with the new Grind & Shine DLC, but also fixes more general bugs.Check out these full patch notes for the latest update: 1.5.2 Update | Patch NotesFixed a bug that prevented some players from playing in Scrambleton.Fixed the bracelet recipe that showed 2 metal rings, but actually required 3.Ash is easier to collect using the shovel, and all ash piles can now be picked up with the shovel.The Eggsploiters (new faction) now watch players.The metal cooling sound can no longer loop forever.Fixed trees appearing black in Scrambleton.Hope you are enjoying Scrambleton and hammering away!Hope you are enjoying Scrambleton and hammering aw…
