[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39820260/efdee1df2ff28db77e8d938187e3f81fde7bf087.png"][/img][/p][p]Fellow Officers, [/p][p]We're excited to announce the launch of our first Open Beta, now available on Steam!  [/p][p]This Open Beta is your opportunity to get early access to the upcoming patch, help us identify possible new bugs, and test potential new features before the final release.[img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BA-
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][p][img-< src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39820260/8f79b6974e415b4236bd28bd338aa9f6bc4e5e39.png"][/img][/p][p]How can I access the Open Beta?  [/p][p]Joining the Open Beta is quick and easy: [/p][olist]

[p]Open Steam and go to your Library [/p][/*][/olist][olist][*][p]Right-click on Police Simulator: Patrol Officers [/p][/*][/olist][olist][*][p]Click Properties [/p][/*][/olist][olist][*][p]Select the Betas tab [/p][/*][/olist][olist][*][p]Choose "Open_Beta" from the dropdown list [/p][/*][/olist][p]Steam will now download a small update. Once complete, you’re in! 

 
But wait, how do i get back? [/p][olist]

[p]Simply follow the same steps and Choose “None” and you should patch back! [/p][/*][/olist][p]How do I know it worked?  [/p][p]When you launch the game, you’ll see: [/p]

• [p]A ribbon in the top-right corner labeled Open Beta [/p][/*]

• [p]A notice in the main menu informing you that crossplay is disabled [/p][/*]

[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39820260/2c72399ea37a8c18b9802dadcf69c7b1a1ebe842.png"][/img][/p][p]Please note: Multiplayer is still available, but only with other Steam users who are also in the Open Beta branch. [img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BA-
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][p]How-< do I report bugs and give feedback? [/p][p]If you encounter any issues, please share them in the #police-beta-chat channel on Discord. [/p][p]The more detailed your report, the better: [/p]

• [p]What happened? [/p][/*]

• [p]What did you expect? [/p][/*]

• [p]How did it happen? [/p][/*]

• [p]Was it in singleplayer or multiplayer? [/p][/*]

• [p]Screenshots or short videos are a huge help! [/p][/*]

• [p]If the games crashes for example, we would also be happy to get your crashlog and/or savegame but we can help to figure this out!  [/p][/*]

[p]And now Officers, [/p][p]Now, let’s take a look at the full changelog for this first Open Beta version: [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/39820260/f0579a57e3fae14f77d0c39d9685668b43b35a27.png"][/img][/p][p]Changelog – Update 18.0 Open Beta 1 [/p]

• [p]Added new freely floating camera mode [/p][/*]

• [p] This feature is available via Settings > Game > Camera > Looking Direction [/p][/*]

• [p]Added new illegal items and drug states [/p][/*]

• [p]New Drugs, New Items and much more! [/p][/*]

• [p]Added NPCs entering the tow truck when their car gets towed [/p][/*]

• [p]As the Tow Truck is about to leave, the NPC should enter it and drive off! [/p][/*]

• [p]Added option to skip conversations [/p][/*]

• [p]By pressing \[Space] you can skip the VO! [/p][/*]

• [p]Adjusted light setup for police cars [/p][/*]

• [p]Lights are now brighter and more visible, especially at day but also at night! 
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• [p]Bug Fixed most common incorrectly assigned CPs [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed issue where district highlight loses focus when hovering [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed glass refraction artifacts in the precinct [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed blinkers activating while holding the key to change gadgets [/p][/*]

• [p]Removed floating lamps in the city [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed city billboards overlapping incorrectly [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed cancel tow truck/arrest transport animations playing twice [/p][/*]

• [p]Minor styling adjustment to avoid clipping in ID widget [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed visual artifacts on damaged cars [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed issue where unmarked gadgets were unavailable in the garage [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed NPCs attempting to enter non-existent vehicles [/p][/*]

• [p]Reduced slowdown effect caused by lane-specific speed limits [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed issue where callout acceptance/decline didn’t work as the button assignment to switching gadgets was overlapping [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed issue where players could change each other’s cosmetics and gadgets in the garage [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed crash when client changes gadgets of the host’s vehicle [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed visual artifacts around characters standing parallel to glass [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed trunk animations not playing fully on some vehicles [/p][/*]

• [p]Bug Fixed several crashes, especially involving ambulances on scene [/p][/*]

• [p]Further minor Bug fixes and performance improvements that are not mentioned in here! [/p][/*]

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p]Thanks-< for testing – and keep the reports coming! ???? 

Your Police Simulator Team [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]