Mucky and disreputable kiosk game Probably Stolen – Cyberpunk Shopkeeper Sim is getting three big updates over the next few months that add extra starting scenarios, building on the existing wealth of goods, materials, vocations and techs. Those starting scenarios range from peddling human meat to running the finest cyber-frappucino stall this side of Tannhäuser Gate. There are no hard release dates, and the contents of each update may alter, but developers Questing Goose Studio have shared some rough timeframes.
Coming up in mid-December, there’s the Junker starting scenario, which I assume is all about trading scrap, rather than being a Prussian nobleman. You’ll get a bespoke perk, new items, and the ability to hire, equip and send scavs on expeditions. This update will also include some minor expansions for the Fence and Gunsmith vocations – the latter will be able to flog or otherwise make use of shotgun shells, 25mm grenade rounds and a tier 3 handmade SMG, alongside new armour.
Late January is when you’ll “very likely” get the chance to be an Organ Dealer, care of the second major update. “Players will start by buying different organs and fulfilling specific requests, and will later be able to grow or print organs,” a Steam blog explains. You’ll also be able to filter blood and remove diseases, with different blood types having different value modifiers. How will you get your hands on organs? By sending horrible black market thugs on foraging “expeditions”.
Last but not least, the planned April update will add the Street Food Vendor starting scenario. This lets you weave a livelihood around choice beverages and edibles from a range of cultures, supported by updates to the game’s Aquaculture and Hydroponics tech. Sounds a lot cheerier than the organ trading racket, but then again, Probably Stolen will doubtless find a way to make it utterly grim. Guests at Sweeney’s Cantina know better than to ask what our frappucinos are made of.
Are you playing Probably Stolen? It’s been doing better than expected. I was keen on the demo, but my attention was lured away by a truly upsetting game about dogpeople in caves.
