2026-09-11 14:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Siarczek
Patch Notes 1.0.1 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. Barrels are now assigned to a specific Derrick and will no longer interact with other Derricks they pass along the way. Improved construction drone deliveries. Drones will now properly deliver Metal Ore to all supported structures under construction, including the Pumping Station and Landing Drone Pad. Improved Iron Mine drone behavior. If there is no construction site re
2026-09-10 12:52 UTC · Community Announcements · Siarczek
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. From your very first well to a thriving oil business, every decision matters. What awaits you in the oil fields: ⛏️ Strike Black Gold: Start drilling, search for oil deposits, and expand your oil fields. Every successful well could be the beginning of a fortune. 🏗️ Build Your Empire: Develop your infrastructure, construct ne
2026-08-11 20:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Siarczek
Hello, oil drillers!A Quick Update from the Development TeamAfter reviewing the feedback from our Closed Beta tests, we've decided to move the release date of Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator to September 10th, 2026.We want to use this extra time to polish the game, improve the overall experience, and fix as many issues as possible before launch. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and we'd rather take the time to get things right than release the game before it's ready. Thank you for your patience, support, and honest feedback. 🛠️🛢️ ❤️ And don't forget to add Black Gold: Oil Drill
2026-07-30 12:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Siarczek
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39450938/2460629c0fb09af347b0e37a20291f0a301ada1a.png 🛢️ 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. August 6 – Selected participants will receive their beta keys. ⚠️ To be considered, you must complete the application and select the option confirming that you want to participate in the Closed Beta. First Join our Discord https://discord.gg/kHHpk
2026-03-13 18:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Creativeforge.pl
The gates to the oil industry are open!You can now play the official demo for Oil Empire on Steam. Genre: 2D Idle Clicker / SimulationGoal: Build, manage, and dominate the global oil market.Status: Demo available NOW!Go forth and build your fortune, Barons!~ Oil Man
2026-01-14 08:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Creativeforge.pl
Hello Oilmen and Tycoons,We’re excited to share some big news!New part of our team is currently working on a brand-new game set in the world of oil, power, and big ambitions - OIL EMPIRE. While it shares a similar thematic foundation, this is a new experience, focused on building, managing, and expanding your own oil empire.OIL EMPIRE is now live on Steam and officially in production, with a planned release in Q1 2026. There’s still a lot of oil to drill and decisions to make before launch - and this is where you can help us the most.👉 Please consider adding OIL EMPIRE to your Steam Wishlist.
2025-11-04 11:52 UTC · Community Announcements · krabi
Hey everyone,While we're hard at work on Black Gold, we want to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to our friends who have just launched their brand-new game!Laundering Simulator is available on Steam right now!\We're super excited for them, and the game looks awesome. If you're looking for a new simulation experience, you should definitely check it out.Here’s what it's all about:IT’S TIME to prepare for a completely new simulation experience – from a modest laundry to a real financial empire! The game has a lot of tasks, upgrades, and unconventional ways to develop your business waiting f
2025-10-29 10:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Creativeforge.pl
Hey Oil Barons! We’ve just released a major Free Demo Extension packed with new features, mechanics, and improvements based on your feedback. Get your hands dirty and dive deeper into the world of BlackGold!🔧 What’s New in the Demo Extension:🏗️ New Building Menu: construct Large Oil Pumps and Storage Silos🚚 Oil Selling System: sell your oil directly from silos using tanker trucks🗺️ In-Game Map: navigate the world more easily🧗 Ladder Climbing: scale up your rigs like a real driller💪 Expanded Skill System: develop your character further🛠️ Upgraded Derrick Mechanics: experience tiered derr
2025-09-02 08:56 UTC · Community Announcements · krabi
Greetings Prospectors,The team here wants to extend a huge thank you for all your support on Black Gold Oil Drilling Simulator. We've seen you build incredible empires, striking it rich and mastering the flow of that valuable black gold.Today, we want to invite you to a new venture. A new business opportunity where the goal isn't to get your hands dirty, but to make sure everything comes out... perfectly clean.We are thrilled to announce that the FREE, limited-time playtest for our brand new game, Laundering Simulator, is LIVE NOW!Laundering Simulator is a business management sim where you'll
2025-08-06 14:49 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
BLACK GOLD Update - What’s New?Greetings, Drillers!We’re excited to announce the latest improvements and give you a sneak peek into our upcoming expanded demo!Current Changes:· ✅ Improved Save/Load System: We’ve enhanced the stability and reliability of your saved games. Your drilling empire is safer than ever!Upcoming Expanded Demo:Stay tuned—soon you’ll experience an even bigger slice of BLACK GOLD!In the expanded demo, you’ll discover:🔩 Metal Deposits: Uncover valuable metal resources crucial for your operations.⛏️ Pickaxe: Equip your workers with new tools to extract resources effectively
2025-07-08 18:30 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
Hello, oil drillers!The oil must flow. Nothing can be wasted!We have just uploaded an update giving you the option to Save and Load your oil drilling progression!Download the update and play now:"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we will, this community of yours will not only survive it will flourish."⬇️⬇️⬇️Black Gold Discord"I'd be very happy to answer any questions that you might have"The Oil Man
2025-06-24 17:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
Hello lads,I was working hard to bring you a few improvements to the oil productionHere is a new "Pet Your Dog" Demo Update.What am I offering you?You can now pet your dog!!!,You can now cut cactuses with your machete,Fixed bug with the never-ending oil eruption's earthquake,Derrick doesn't stop drilling when the player looks at the board,Fixed bug with workers moving away from their work positions,Redone map with many new places to visit and secrets.Optimiziations"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good chance we will, this community of yours will not only survive it will flouri
2025-06-13 16:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
Hello folks,You probably don't know me. "I am an oil man"."I have this competition in me," so I decided to drop a Demo Update.What am I offering you?new animation system for workers,Fixed some trees that were not cut down the first time,Redone sounds of cutting down trees,turned off the dirt and trash collision with the player,The dog barks if you need to grease the pumpjack.added translation: Simplified Chinese,added voiceover before going to sleep for the first time,added a voiceover explaining interaction with the worker,new POI icon"If we find oil here, and I think there is a very good cha
2025-06-09 16:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
Steam Next Fest has launched🥳We have for you the Black Gold Demo with a new fix updateDownload and play now: The oil must flow. Who controls the oil, controls the earth!WHAT'S BEEN UPDATED IN TODAY'S PATCH?Key Areas for Improvement and Desired Features:player moves 10% faster,added effects and animations to steam engine,added more details to game map,added more trees,cutting bushes takes only 3 swings of machete,more intense oil eruption earthquake effects,added localization to purchase second derricks's sign,clicking purchase second derricks's sign is no longer free,pumpjack build animation
2025-06-06 12:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Muaddib
🛢️The Oil Must Flow, Who controls the spice Oil controls the Earth🌎Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator demo has launched!Download and play now:If you still haven't, or your friends have done it, add Black Gold to your Steam wishlist and sign up to play the demo firstHave fun playing,CreativeForge Games
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