Steam app 2774040 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:51 UTC
Build a criminal empire from the streets up. Commit crimes in third-person, run and automate illegal businesses, recruit your own crime family, fight rival organizations, and take control of a seamless open-world city.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
11 months, November 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 434 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire was released on 31 Oct, 2025.
The game contains themes of violence, gangsterism, strip clubs, alcohol and cigarette use, and mild blood effects. It also includes fictional drug references and comedic adult situations without nudity.
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50 developer announcements, Dec 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Bosses, another round of fixes and improvements is here! This patch focuses heavily on camera behavior, Family Wars, raids, and several issues reported by the community.Fixes & Improvements- Fixed an issue that could occur when an attack…
Patch notesHello Bosses, We’ve continued following your feedback after the latest major update. This Fix Patch addresses several important issues, improves the variety of enemy attacks, and introduces a new shelf organization system for the Market.…
Patch notesHello Bosses,We’re very happy to finally announce the 1.0 release date for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.On October 27, the game will officially leave Early Access and launch as Version 1.0.Before anything else, we want to make one…
BEF GAMESHello, Bosses!We are back with yet another major update! Yes, most of our patches tend to become major updates, and they arrive quite frequently. That is because we never stop working to improve the game for you.This update includes major…
BEF GAMESFix PatchFPS improvements have been made. Depending on your system specifications, you should notice an average 10–20% increase in FPS.The arrest system has been improved. Issues that could interrupt the arrest process, such as police…
BEF GAMESFixed an issue where Don Carlo missions were not appearing. Fixed issues that could prevent players from interacting with Drug Selling Points. Fixed various translation/localization errors. Fixed an issue where surviving guards could remain…
Patch notesThe Underground Economy Major Patch is now live!This update introduces new business management systems, dealer mechanics, character progression activities, driving improvements, major optimization work, and several gameplay changes…
BEF GAMES* Fixed an issue where enemies could occasionally get stuck on walls during attacks on selling points. * Reduced the chance of Cartel Contract deliveries being seized by the police. * Rebalanced enemy strength progression after raiding…
Patch notesHello Bosses!This update focuses on expanding gameplay with the brand-new Burglary System, improving melee combat, polishing vehicles and animations, and fixing a huge number of community-reported issues.Thank you for all your feedback. It…
BEF GAMESBosses,Following the introduction of rival crime families and territory control, The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire continues to grow with the New Blood Major Patch.This major update delivers a completely reimagined Campaign Mode, a new…
BEF GAMESHello Bosses, We’ve released a new small fix patch with many improvements, bug fixes, and quality-of-life updates. Our Summer Sale is also live, so it’s a great time to jump in, expand your empire, and take over the city! Gameplay & Family…
Patch notes* Fixed the issue where the selected character could remain selected in the Hospital UI. * Added the ability to see the success chance when sending a spy. * Fixed an issue where an enemy found by a spy could not be found again after…
Patch notesHello Bosses, We’ve released a small update with fixes, improvements, and a few balance changes. * You can now hit enemies, and even your own family members, with vehicles. Be careful though, vehicles now take more damage from impacts for…
Patch notesThis patch introduces numerous gameplay improvements, balance adjustments, quality-of-life changes, and bug fixes for the Rise of the Families update. TPS Mode and CombatAdded the ability to loot dead characters while playing in TPS…
BEF GAMES* Fixed an issue that caused police officers to remain visible after being killed. * Fixed an issue where attacking pedestrians or destroying vehicles did not activate the Wanted level when the player's relationship with the police was at…
Patch notesBosses,Night City is becoming bigger, more dangerous, and deeper than ever before.With the Rise of the Families Update, we are introducing TPS Mode, the Office System, family creation, Capo progression, rival families, 11 districts…
BEF GAMESMajor Quality of Life UpdateWe’ve just completed another update focused on improving gameplay feel, driving, AI behavior, warehouse systems, sound effects, UI feedback, and several important fixes.Vehicle & Driving ImprovementsVehicle…
BEF GAMES* Added new location based hints that help guide players depending on where they are in the game. * Lockpick system has been reworked. Lockpick durability is now more sensitive and scales based on your Lockpicking level. * Stolen vehicle…
Patch notes* Fixed issues occurring in the Warehouse employee training panel. * Updated the Warehouse Lab Room interfaces. You can now assign Chemists and select the amount of product to produce. * Warehouse ambiance sound has been added. * Warehouse…
Patch notes* Fixed an issue where recipes were not appearing in Warehouse Lab Room lists. * Adjusted daily wages for Warehouse employees. * Updated Warehouse worker animations. * Improved Warehouse entrance/exit and building camera systems. * Fixed an…
Patch notesThe streets are changing.The From the Streets update is now live, bringing one of the biggest transformations to The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire so far. This update expands the game into a much deeper sandbox experience with new…
BEF GAMESWe’re entering a brand new era for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.With the upcoming major update, the game will become a full sandbox experience. Skills are being expanded, and they will now improve as you use them. Abilities like…
TheBoss* Fixed UI issues in the Portuguese language. * Added a feature where certain city buildings become transparent if they block the camera while driving (currently being tested). * Fixed an issue where the weapon would remain in hand if the…
Patch notes* You can now drop off your gangsters and capos at any location without exiting the vehicle. * Fixed an issue where stolen cars would disappear. * Fixed a bug where Level 2 and Level 3 pots couldn’t be moved or sent to inventory. * Vehicle…
Patch notesWe’ve extended the Spring Sale until April 2! Enjoy 20% off!We’ve also introduced several Quality of Life (QoL) improvements to make management smoother and overall gameplay more enjoyable.We’ve disabled opening the inventory with a single…
BEF GAMESInventory and house pallet related bugs affecting pots when storage was full have been fixed. Gangsters and capos can now repair vehicles. Collider issues have been fixed. The giant-growing broccoli bug has been fixed.
Patch notes* Fixed a bug in the mini-game that shows the products requested by customers during drug sales. * Fixed an issue with a barrier at the beach that prevented access to the sea. * Fixed the position of the icon that appears on the Super Pot…
Patch notesFixed a bug that caused the boss to get stuck when selecting multiple characters. Fixed an issue where the game would always switch back to the boss after closing the map (M). Fixed a UI bug that occurred while selling drugs. The sell…
Patch notesWe’re hard at work expanding The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire and bringing you closer to the ultimate criminal empire experience. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming as we build toward version 1.0.🚀 Improved OnboardingWe’re reworking the…
Molly* Fixed issues with trunk and crate sound effects. * Resolved several UI bugs. * Fixed a bug occurring when entering the Chop Shop with our gangsters. * Localization improvements and fixes applied. * Community Service system added. *…
Patch notesBuild Your Empire with Drug Production, Properties & New Jobs & Reworked CityThe latest major update for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is available now!This update expands how you build and manage your criminal organization with drug…
BEF GAMESMini FPS drops that occurred while driving or moving around the city have been reduced by about 90%. You can now transfer items to your characters, pallets, or vehicles with a single click, just like in the old system. Additionally, when…
Patch notesVarious UI improvements and polish Minor bug fixes and stability improvements General gameplay experience improvements
Patch notesGameplay & Audio Fixes Updated remaining letters/text elements in the table UI. Fixed an issue where the right-click profile remained above the character’s head when entering the club while the inventory was open. Fixed the ESC input…
Patch notesThe glass count shown in phone orders has been removed because it was causing confusion. All drinks are now displayed as single bottles. Each bottle serves 6 glasses, and each beer keg serves 60 glasses. Fixed the weapon UI issue that…
Patch notesVehicles can no longer enter the repair shop without taking any damage. The stolen car selling mechanic has been adjusted; getting stuck should no longer occur. A Save button has been added to the top-left corner of the main screen…
Patch notesThe club inventory capacity was becoming insufficient after the addition of new items. It has now been increased. Additionally, after a raid or when the club was sealed, wall, floor, and decoration elements were resetting. This issue has…
Patch notesSave issues occurring at locations such as the Police Station, Hospital, Car Dealership, and Stolen Car Selling have been fixed. New UI designs have been added. Level 2 and Level 3 drugs have been added to the game. The police arrest system…
Patch notesA save issue caused by the recent game name change has been fixed. Minor UI updates have been implemented.
Patch notesFix for an issue occurring during drug sales
Patch notesHello Bosses 👑As The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, we are entering a brand-new era with a major new update. With this patch, we can confidently say we are stepping closer to full Sandbox mode. Thanks to Free Mode, you can now play…
BEF GAMESAfter nearly four years of passionately developing and continuously improving our game, the time has come to move to the next level.We are thrilled to officially announce our publishing agreement with Tripwire Presents.This partnership…
BEF GAMESFixed an issue in the revamped traffic system that caused problems during attacks and delivery-related actions. Fixed a bug affecting map icons. Resolved an issue where empty orders could be placed when ordering deliveries.
Patch notesA bug causing issues with car skins during load/save was fixed. Race and minimap icons have been added to the maps. Sound effects have been added to incoming notifications. Minor fixes and improvements were made to the traffic system.
Patch notesFirst Patch of the New YearExtortion System • Underground Racing • New TrafficHello Bosses,Happy New Year to all of you!We’re excited to release the first patch of the new year. We continue to deepen and refine the game, and with your…
BEF GAMESMany players are struggling with lockpicking and stealing cars in The Boss Gangsters: Nightlife. In this video, I explain step by step: • How the lockpicking system actually works • How to steal cars correctly • Common mistakes that cause…
BEF GAMESFixed an issue where the car would not move while the map was open. Fixed an issue where clicking on a location icon on the map would not set a marker. Fixed a typo in the expense table after vehicle modification.
Patch notesThe issue where the delivery vehicle would get stuck while arriving has been fixed. The issue where a vehicle stayed damaged if it was damaged before customization has been fixed. Some problematic liveries have been removed. Missing icons…
Patch notesThe Boss Gangsters : Nightlife presents its final major update of the year. With this patch, many new features, fixes, and balance improvements are now live in the city! Patch Notes6 new cars have been added and are available for…
BEF GAMESFixed an issue where taxi investment income did not appear in the next day's finance panel after purchasing a taxi. Resolved a bug where a parking lot spawn point overlapped with a stealable car spawn point. Fixed the incorrect display of…
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