Hey everyone, since our last post we’ve been hard at work on some new mechanics and content for City of Gangsters, and today we’re announcing the impending arrival of [b]Roles and Schemes[/b] in the main game! These new systems will be released in [b]free update[/b] 1.3, arriving in [u][b]early March[/b][/u]. You will be able to [b]specialize your captains[/b] into specific [b]roles[/b], gain access to a variety of new abilities and actions, which we’re calling [b]schemes[/b], and inspect your entire outfit in a new [b]organization chart[/b]. Along with version 1.3, we will be launching a new DLC which extends these new mechanics! Unfolding in the streets of Philadelphia, [i][b]City of Gangsters: Criminal Record[/b][/i] will not only [b]add more[/b] roles and schemes, but also provide a [b]new city map[/b], with a fascinating novel starting condition, and a brand new view of [b]“Your Office”[/b] where you will collect mementos of your various criminal deeds and exploits. [b]The times have changed [/b] [b]Captain roles[/b] let you specialize your crew further. Your new and improved outfits will be more diverse and adaptable with their own distinct hierarchy and feel. Once a crew member gains enough experience and ascends to [b]captain[/b] level, they’ll have the opportunity to work towards an advanced role such as:

• Enforcer
• Intimidator
• Jailbird
• Lookout
• Mouthpiece
• Closer
• Accountant

Attaining a specialized role requires very specific experience and expertise, which differs from role to role. For example, to become an [b]enforcer[/b], a candidate must have been successful at a number of combat and enforcement operations in the past, in addition to attaining the rank of a captain. And remember, a captain can only have one role, so choose wisely! [b]The less I say the more my work gets done[/b] These roles in turn unlock [b]role-specific abilities[/b]. As your gang moves through the 1920s, you will discover that your new captains will develop ideas for their own personal [b]schemes[/b]. Maybe they will want to stage a bank robbery or blackmail a local crooked cop, based on their prior experience. Schemes are elaborate illicit activities that [b]unfold over a number of stages[/b], and each stage has a number of different options and potential consequences. Will you be able to leverage the scheme to your long-term advantage? Or will your captain fall prey to their own ambitions, the law, or your rivals? [b]Philadelphia freedom[/b] Beyond update 1.3, the Criminal Record DLC will bring extra roles and schemes into the game, along with some new content. It also unlocks the [b]city of Philadelphia[/b], with a unique starting condition that is sure to be incredibly profitable. And no matter which city you pick, you will now be able to [b]set up an office[/b], in a country lodge or in a downtown penthouse, and it will fill up over time with spoils of victory and mementos of your escapades. [b]Shine the light[/b] We can’t wait for you to dig into these new mechanics, and develop your crew into a highly specialized criminal machine! We’ll be back soon with another update to break down the new systems and discuss the additions in City of Gangsters: Criminal Record, so take care of yourselves until then! Matt & Rob SomaSim