Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator patch notes & updates

Lowered 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.

Fixed 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! 🛢️

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.

Update 1.1.0 Roadmap - Time to Take Over the Town!

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.

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.

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.

🛢️ Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator is Now Available on Steam!

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.

Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator Release date & Devlog

Release date - September 10,2026!

🛢️ 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.