Drug Dealer Simulator 2 news & patch notes

What you’re all the most interested about is probably the car update.

It was announced but never came to fruition. The original team started the early stages of development but they never completed it. This update was left in a state where it had severe technical issues, especially the vehicles’ physics were game-breakingly broken.

Recently, after our internal team had independently improved the game's technical state and addressed numerous technical issues, we looked at the possibilities related to the car update. If drivable cars make an appearance in DDS2, they will take on a new form because the code requires rewriting from scratch. That’s why we decided to remove the trailer.

We need to rethink the addition of cars, and if we choose to pursue it, start its development anew. We don’t want to cram a subpar mechanic into the game just to have it ticked off. We aim to do what’s best for the overall experience of DDS2.

To close off this subject - the most important element of DDS2 is you, the player. Thank you for being here, for the trust of players who enjoy the game, and for the critique of those who would like to see it expand. These are the crucial elements of self-improvement. We believe that where the game is now, and where it used to be on release, are checkpoints of a tremendous and still ongoing journey.

See you in the Ghetto, on Isla Sombra, or, in the future, in Brookstone!

Yo dealers, We hope your cartels are constantly growing.

Let's talk a moment about our plans for the near future of Drug Dealer Simulator 2. The console versions of the game have launched, and they have some additional optimization work and improvements. The PC version will get these as well!

That’s not all. We are planning to add more fresh content - in a couple of steps. First of all, the UI will get revamped for a better user experience. Casino DLC will also get a coat of polish so it’s the best possible version of itself.

But then, we’ll also add new gameplay items. They will be added in two steps. First, as free updates that will introduce some thematically connected items. Then - continuing these themes - more expanded DLCs will enlarge these collections. This way, you will be able to see if you like weapons or customization items from a certain set and if so, you will be free to get more. In any way, you’ll get something new to try.

That’s the plan for the near future. When we’re closer to completing it, we’ll give you an update as to what will come next. In any case, it’s going to be a busy summer for DDS maniacs, so see you on Isla Sombra!

📺Check out our fresh consoles release trailer on YouTube:

Yo dealers.

As you probably know we are working on the console release of DDS2. We have posted a comparison of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions on our YouTube Channel, the link is below.

The good news for those of you who have already bought DDS2 on Steam is that the console release will come with some important updates for the PC version of the game as well.

We will inform you about upcoming changes soon, so stay tuned!

Link to comparison video:

Yo Dealers, we are coming to you with a great opportunity to hit the streets with us.

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Let’s close some deals together!

Yo, Dealers, we have a fresh dose of DDS news for you, straight from the production! So, what’s here and what’s coming?

First of all, there’s a new translation update containing a ton of language fixes. We’re planning on more, so if you have any linguistic feedback for us, remember to let us know. And that’s not everything. We’re still working on further fixes for the game, and we’re also planning new things we possibly mentioned to you before, like a new server search. BUT. The priority at the moment is all the changes that will serve both the PC and the console versions of the game. More are coming at a later date.

What’s more: DDS2 console release date is officially here! You can now start playing your fav dealing game PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 17, 2026.

And what about DDS3? It’s gradually coming to life! The city is growing and looking better and better by the minute. We’re making sure it’s well-optimised so that it’s gonna work good from the very start. And you won’t have to wait with your pads on the side either – DDS3 is being made for PC and consoles simultaneously. 

What’s in DDS3? Working cars, guns (YES), and new and interactive drug mixing mechanics (no menus in sight!). And more, duh. 

We know you want to know absolutely everything there is to know about DDS3, and console versions. We will be letting you know about our progress as we go, so stay tuned for further updates.

Also, there’s still that DDS Universe discount going on. Wanna grab a game?

Hey there, Dealers!

We bring you a brand new update for DDS2. The bulk of it was dedicated to the missing translations across all languages. We did our best to fish out the missing translations and filled in a huge amount of text, but if you find any other instances remaining - let us know.

Patch notes:

• Resolved various localization issues and improved overall translation quality across all supported languages.

• Fixed an issue where players could fall through the map when viewing a hideout interior.

• Fixed an issue where custom map markers functioned incorrectly on certain screen resolutions.

• Fixed an issue where police patrols could become stuck near the green SUV in Callejon.

More will come. Keep dealing!

The MG Team

Happy 4/20, the most important holiday for all of us.

If you have friends who want to join our great shady community, today is their chance!

We have a 4/20 holiday present for you! All the games from the DDS franchise are discounted. All-time classic DDS is now 90% off. And that’s not all! You can also grab DDS 2  with the historically highest 45% discount, Casino dlc is also 36% off.

We can’t wait to see more of you on the streets.

Haven’t played any Drug Dealer Simulator yet? Or do you want to try a second DDS game after hundreds of closed deals in the first part?

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The street is calling! Grab your backpack, pack your “stuff” and make your business grow…

Hey there, Dealers!

Our team at Movie Games is happy to bring you the next Drug Dealer Simulator 2 patch and hope to keep up the pace. Read what’s new below.

Patch Notes:

• Fixed the map markers for discovered but not yet purchased hideouts which wouldn’t properly display. Now they appear on the map after approaching a “For Sale” sign near a hideout.

• Fixed the issue with first customers not appearing on the map after loading the game.

• Fixed the issue when, after loading the game, previously unlocked dealer spots had to be unlocked again.

• Fixed the “Sales Multiplier” option in the Cartel panel not working properly.

• Fixed the issue where creating a multiplayer session with the PC being offline caused a black screen.

• Fixed the issue where the host exiting the game using Alt+F4 would make the guests unable to rejoin without restarting the game.

• Fixed the sound options issue causing some sounds to be fully audible despite lowering the volume.

Step by step, we’re bringing the game to a higher standard and hope that your enjoyment of it grows. Have fun on Isla Sombra!

Heya Dealers, we continue our mission of improving DDS2. 

So, the new patch is now live. Here’s what’s been fixed:

• After changing the keybind, in-game triggers no longer show the default key.

• The bug with lights flashing on medium and high Global Illumination Quality settings.

• Quests “Set up a dealer’s cabinet” and “Hire your first dealer” no longer update at the wrong times.

• Added a new pop-up informing about the situation that when the player first gives drugs to a dealer and then makes them a distributor, the drugs disappear and cannot be recovered.

• SPOILER! – Fixed the bug when the cave thugs can attack the player after choosing their side. 

• Fixed the bug when queued orders show up as a black tile in a calendar.

• Fixed the texture of billboards in-game.

More, as always, coming soon! Have fun playing.

Hi Dealers!

We reached the next step of our mission to elevate the DDS2 experience - and fixes are a key factor in it. Here’s what’s improved.

Patch Notes:

• Fixed the issue of drugs sometimes disappearing if there’s no space in a hideout stash.

• Fixed the issue where players in a co-op session could not preview the private island villa.

• Fixed the issue where the jetski for embarking yachts disappeared in a co-op session when one of the players used the yacht.

• Fixed the issue where the yacht would not always be moved to its new position when using fast travel.

• Fixed the issue where throwing away and picking up a backpack resulted in some items disappearing from the backpack when the player had an item in the hidden slot.

• Fixed the issue where hideout raids would not launch properly after a player was caught during a raid for the first time.

• Fixed the issue where changing the seat in a vehicle made the previous seat unusable anymore.

• Fixed the issue where yachts would become unusable after running out of fuel despite refueling.

We’re continuing to iron out the game’s technical issues. We believe that expanding a project without it being technically sound would potentially cause a lot more problems. You can’t build castles in the sand, as the saying goes. And so, we’re dedicating a lot of time to making sure the quality and stability of the fixes. 

Internally, the game has many intertwined elements that resemble a very complex knot that we have to untangle. This means not only meticulous programming work, but also repeated testing. Our priorities are chosen by the criteria of problem severity (e.g. can it block an online session? Can it throw you out of the game?), and the chance of it occurring during your gameplay.

Thank you for continuing your DDS2 experience. We don’t want to hype up or oversell what we intend to fix. We believe that the game, changing for the better, should speak for itself. We’re listening to your feedback and applying it - not just in the form of DDS2 fixes, but also as features of DDS3, which is in active development.

Yours,

The MG Team

We present the first update made by our internal DDS team. More updates will follow next year.

Patch Notes:

• Fixed the crash that occurred when trying to purchase an item with a placeholder icon.

• Prevented the situation when saving the game while on a boat blocked the character in the boat. Please note that saves made before this update, that blocked a character, will not unlock it - this fix isn’t retroactive.

• Visual options now work and apply changes to the look of the game. Note that despite this, it is known that choosing lower visual settings does not significantly improve the frame rate since the game is system-demanding in other areas. We intend to handle this in a later update.

• Leaving a vehicle by a passenger no longer causes the vehicle to be permanently blocked.

Hi, people!

While we’re working on DDS2 to bring you some more news about the PC update, the DDS games are now on sale! 

Grab yourself Drug Dealer Simulator 2 with a 33% discount, and get it even cheaper with one of the complete-the-set bundles:

Happy playing, Dealers

We're about to open the streets of Ghetto to the owners of the legendary PlayStation 4. The release date for Drug Dealer Simulator PS4 edition is 6th November 2025, at the price of $24.99.

DDS PS4 will be a cross-gen offer, so if you buy a PS4 version, you can download the PS5 edition, and the other way around. If you had already bought DDS1 on PS5 before the PS4 version's release, it will also be available to you.

The performance targets for the platform are 1080p @ 30 fps. Note that save files are not cross-platform compatible, so you'll have to keep separate saves for your PS4 and PS5 adventures.

See you in the Ghetto!

Boo! It's a word we've been hearing a lot these past months, but it's also the sound of Halloween. And since it IS Halloween today, we'd like to wish you, to put it BLUNTly, a dope evening with your favorite, uhhh, candy.

Good news: we haven't forgotten about the owners of the legendary PlayStation 4, and next week we'll have a surprise for you.

More good news: we're finishing the controller update for DDS1 on PC. It's taken a while, but we faced some unexpected problems, which, for example, caused the sky to flicker since we had to update the engine version. It took a bit of time to straighten it out, but ultimately it should be a good update.

We'll also have a status update on DDS3 from the producers. I saw the prototype with my own eyes, the mixing, the city, the pew-pew, the driving. Still early in development in the grand scheme of things, but definitely in the project, working, and very promising.

Stay frosty, and don't overdose on the pumpkin spice!

Hi everyone! The work on DDS2 continues! Updates will come. After getting into the project, we narrowed down the list of bugs and improvements which we consider the most crucial for now. Below you'll see what changes are in the works.

Please note that it is not certain yet which fixes will come first, or what a single update will consist of. We'll see along the way if it'll be a couple of bigger updates or a series of smaller ones.

At the same time, please note this is only a partial list of bugs we wish to take care of. The challenge is that there is no documentation for the game, so understanding its systems and the problems they suffer from requires a lot of time and effort.

Here are the issues we want to tackle in the reasonably near future:

• Most graphics options don't work - there is no change in the look or performance of the game.,

• Some sounds are still audible despite silencing them in the options menu.,

• Saving a game while in a vehicle blocks the player character.,

• Save files may disappear, or the wrong game state may be restored after loading them.,

• Buying an item with a placeholder icon crashes the game.,

• Crashes upon starting the game and other selected crashes.,

• Drugs may disappear if there's no space in the hideout stash.,

• Drugs may disappear if the player hands over a package to a dealer and then designates him as a distributor.,

• Raids may not work properly when the player gets caught during one and other selected raids issues.,

• Lights pulsate when using a phone on selected global illumination quality settings.,

• Yacht may not move when fast travelling.,

• Jetski for yacht embarking does not spawn in co-op when a guest uses the yacht.,

• In some situations, it is impossible to preview the villa on the private island.,

• Enemies can hit or talk with the player through the walls.,

• Unequipping and equipping a backpack removes items from it if the player has an item in a hidden slot.,

• Sales Multiplier option does not work correctly in the cartel settings.,

• Some clients are not shown on the map after the player loads the game.,

• Custom markers do not work correctly in certain resolutions.,

• Influencer drug prices are different from actual prices.,

• Emergency teleporting while in a vehicle results in the player model disappearing.,

• Selected quest issues.,

• Having an active crafter causes FPS drops during sudden player movement.,

• Add missing localization.,

As for expanding the game with content, first, we need to clean it up so new things are introduced safely.

Stay tuned for info about the progress. We are committed to improving the game and making it the best it can be, considering our resources.

Steam Autumn Sale is here! And with it, our historic low discounts:

• 30% on DDS2

• 20% on DDS2: Casino DLC

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DDS2 is also coming to consoles - and it will receive more updates on PC as well. Stay tuned for more information!

Hey everyone,

The work on console version of DDS2 (for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) is going nicely, so we thought it would be cool to show you the first look at how the game runs on the platforms. We’ll make more detailed videos for you soon, but for now - let’s take a quick stroll.

We’ve already implemented some of the optimization that was necessary for console editions to the PC version, and likely more is to come. We also intend to use the console controller design as the basis for future PC controller support. Stay tuned!

• Reducing the size of game files;
• Optimization of game models (buildings, yachts, etc.);
• Optimization of water (mostly regarding its effect on your RAM);
• Optimization of textures and materials.

DDS2 Update Is Out:

• Added a new cartel creation/edition screen and the ability to select an emblem for your cartel
• Added multiple new thug bosses to the world in various areas
• Added distributor range visible on map when hovering a hideout, added hideout markers to the boss desk map
• Added the ability to view the remaining drugs and mixes in a hideout on the map marker tooltip if the hideout has a distributor in place
• Added a yard to one of the jungle hideouts

• New improved lobby screen for creating new games
• Clients assigned to dealers will now be automatically handled if they have an order pending in the sms list
• Added display of recorded messages and pending meetings to the task list in the mobile phone screen
• New view for the journal recipe search section
• General broad overhaul and mastering of game UI considering readability, consistency, color coding
• Rework and mastering of all UI interactive elements (tabs, buttons, input fields, dropdowns) and changed setting screen dropdown sections to left<>right switches future gamepad support
• Rework of the saved game list in the main menu - added search, changed sorting from alphabetical to dates (newest to oldest), improved the readability and aesthetics of the positions
• Improved boat interactions and boat docking interpretation
• When responding to client sms “schedule now”, the client will now be scheduled to the current hour and spawned ASAP, not to the next hour
• Changed early game enemy spawn policy to make early game dynamics and reputation handling easier
• Removed the reputation penalty for killing thugs and thug bosses
• Added phoneline property to most map hideouts, only excluding the most wildlife hideouts in the wild jungle. All other hideouts now have the ability to place stationary phones
• Improved dealer attention list in the phone (added more readable list of lacks in stock and display of all drugs that are put in town offer, sorted by the lowest amount). Grouped the drugs and mixes to base drugs (you can still view precise drug type and mix stock for dealers in their tooltips)
• Simplified the recipe for homemade bomb
• Influencers will now distribute the provided dope evenly, not one-by-one (example: if you drop weed and amp, both will start to be distributed at the same time)
• Added a delay of militia aggro for militia stash tasks after placing the bomb

• Global improvements to lighting, lumen, post processing, anti-aliasing as well as landscape material shading
• Added icons for hideout properties and simplified/improved the HUD and hideout management views
• Added hiding quick slots while in dialogue
• Fixed bunker bar door glitching in the frame
• Improved unconscious screen and unconscious animations for the player
• Multiple improvements to combat animations including combat stance, fist animations, walking animations for both players and opponents
• Fixed crafting query peek remaining on the HUD
• Multiple and broad graphical improvements to the entire map (interiors and exteriors)
• Improved nighttime lighting for the first meeting with Billy in his villa and fixed music player on the meeting
• Fixed influencer and employee avatars not displaying properly on boss desk tooltips as well as HUD and few other places
• Multiple translation and text fixes
• Fixed new character/pet unlock popup, added sections with proper headers for unlocked character type
• Added new and different default animations for casual clients
• Fixed archive and “show more” not working properly in the recorded messages list
• Added the slot property for safes visible in shops so you can check their capacity
• Fixed the position of trade option in merchant dialogues (moved to first)
• Improved swamp fog in the slavs bay area
• Improved boat map markers to make them more visible
• Pets and bodyguards will now return home after you get locked in the labour camp
• Multiple enviro, lighting and audio improvements for the labour camp
• Improvement landscape in sea/river connections for better boat swimming experience
• Nerfed regular militia combat stats
• Removed low chance on one spawn for the militia to spawn in Callejon
• Changes in text displaying methods

DDS1 is now available on PlayStation 5!

• Added a new cartel creation/edition screen and the ability to select an emblem for your cartel
• Added multiple new thug bosses to the world in various areas
• Added distributor range visible on map when hovering a hideout, added hideout markers to the boss desk map
• Added the ability to view the remaining drugs and mixes in a hideout on the map marker tooltip if the hideout has a distributor in place
• Added a yard to one of the jungle hideouts

• New improved lobby screen for creating new games
• Clients assigned to dealers will now be automatically handled if they have an order pending in the sms list
• Added display of recorded messages and pending meetings to the task list in the mobile phone screen
• New view for the journal recipe search section
• General broad overhaul and mastering of game UI considering readability, consistency, color coding
• Rework and mastering of all UI interactive elements (tabs, buttons, input fields, dropdowns) and changed setting screen dropdown sections to left<>right switches future gamepad support
• Rework of the saved game list in the main menu - added search, changed sorting from alphabetical to dates (newest to oldest), improved the readability and aesthetics of the positions
• Improved boat interactions and boat docking interpretation
• When responding to client sms “schedule now”, the client will now be scheduled to the current hour and spawned ASAP, not to the next hour
• Changed early game enemy spawn policy to make early game dynamics and reputation handling easier
• Removed the reputation penalty for killing thugs and thug bosses
• Added phoneline property to most map hideouts, only excluding the most wildlife hideouts in the wild jungle. All other hideouts now have the ability to place stationary phones
• Improved dealer attention list in the phone (added more readable list of lacks in stock and display of all drugs that are put in town offer, sorted by the lowest amount). Grouped the drugs and mixes to base drugs (you can still view precise drug type and mix stock for dealers in their tooltips)
• Simplified the recipe for homemade bomb
• Influencers will now distribute the provided dope evenly, not one-by-one (example: if you drop weed and amp, both will start to be distributed at the same time)
• Added a delay of militia aggro for militia stash tasks after placing the bomb

• Global improvements to lighting, lumen, post processing, anti-aliasing as well as landscape material shading
• Added icons for hideout properties and simplified/improved the HUD and hideout management views
• Added hiding quick slots while in dialogue
• Fixed bunker bar door glitching in the frame
• Improved unconscious screen and unconscious animations for the player
• Multiple improvements to combat animations including combat stance, fist animations, walking animations for both players and opponents
• Fixed crafting query peek remaining on the HUD
• Multiple and broad graphical improvements to the entire map (interiors and exteriors)
• Improved nighttime lighting for the first meeting with Billy in his villa and fixed music player on the meeting
• Fixed influencer and employee avatars not displaying properly on boss desk tooltips as well as HUD and few other places
• Multiple translation and text fixes
• Fixed new character/pet unlock popup, added sections with proper headers for unlocked character type
• Added new and different default animations for casual clients
• Fixed archive and “show more” not working properly in the recorded messages list
• Added the slot property for safes visible in shops so you can check their capacity
• Fixed the position of trade option in merchant dialogues (moved to first)
• Improved swamp fog in the slavs bay area
• Improved boat map markers to make them more visible
• Pets and bodyguards will now return home after you get locked in the labour camp
• Multiple enviro, lighting and audio improvements for the labour camp
• Improvement landscape in sea/river connections for better boat swimming experience
• Nerfed regular militia combat stats
• Removed low chance on one spawn for the militia to spawn in Callejon
• Changes in text displaying methods

• 2 PM UTC: DDS1 launches on PlayStation 5
• 4 PM UTC: DDS2 new update drops on Steam
• 5 PM UTC: DDS2: Casino DLC releases
• 5 PM UTC: DDS Steam sale with deeper discounts and new offers starts. If you own DDS2, you’ll be able to get Casino with a discount via “complete the set” bundle