We are happy to announce a new version of gold mining simulator for the base version. We've been hard at work improving your mining experience with exciting new features, optimizations, and fixes to make your gold-digging journey smoother and more fun than ever.

The update you have been waiting for has tons of quality-of-life changes and bug fixes. So grab your gear, fire up your machines, and let’s get into the patch notes below! 🪙⛏️.

❄️ And that’s not all—Gold Mining Simulator is now on Winter Sale! 🎁⛏️ Don’t miss your chance to grab it at a discounted price and start your mining adventure today!


Changelog:

➕ [Added] Buckets are now stackable.
➕ [Added] Cordylus and Frankenstein now feature 3 belt speeds: slow (30%), normal (100%), fast (200%).
➕ [Added] Gold square can now be highlighted with a double-click.
➕ [Added] Large and panning bowl added to the tablet.

🔄 [Changed] Cordylus belt now consumes 25% less fuel.

🛠️ [Fixed] Cordylus will no longer slide when the handbrake is engaged.
🛠️ [Fixed] Tutorial no longer skips steps.
🛠️ [Fixed] Fuel nozzle now displays correct textures.
🛠️ [Fixed] Duplicated stairs in Orange Beast have been removed.
🛠️ [Fixed] Water can now be poured into buckets in Waterfall Valley.
🛠️ [Fixed] Floating Orange Beast fragments no longer appear.
🛠️ [Fixed] Textures on water tower plates have been restored.
🛠️ [Fixed] Fast travel point in Waterfall Valley adjusted to prevent trailers from rolling downhill.
🛠️ [Fixed] Resetting Waterfall Valley while on another parcel no longer causes loss of ownership.

WORK IN PROGRESS

🛠️ [Fixed] Squares will remain highlighted after loading a save.

Happy mining! ⛏️

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Hello, Miners! ⛏️

It’s time for another adventure! Today at 09:00 pm Pacific Time (PT), Season 36 kicks off in Gold Mining Simulator – this time with a special festive twist! 🎁

🎅 Holiday Gifts: Explore the mines and uncover unique, hidden presents that will add a touch of magic to your gold-mining journey!

We’ve scattered special gifts all over the map, each one granting unique stat bonuses to help you climb the Leaderboard. To make your search more exciting and rewarding, we’ve added jingling bells to each gift, so you can hear them before you spot them. If you manage to find all 22 hidden gifts, you’ll unlock a special series of festive Christmas skins as your reward.

The hunt is on—good luck and happy searching!


For the first time ever, Orange Beast is joining the seasonal competition! 🚜 If you haven’t added new machines and parcel to your arsenal yet, now’s your chance – grab them with the discount and dominate the leaderboards with ease! 💪

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228240/Gold_Mining_Simulator__Orange_Beast/

This is your chance to show off your skills and stand out in the player community! At the end of the season, top players will receive unique skin for Mobile washplant.

We’re also working on optimizations for the whole Gold Mining Simulator. Expect smoother gameplay and exciting new improvements soon!

To celebrate the start of the new season, we’re offering 65% off the base game! This is the perfect time to dive into the world of Gold Mining Simulator or invite your friends to join the fun.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/451340/Gold_Mining_Simulator/

Additionally, don’t forget to check out our discounted bundles, including the base game and DLCs – the best way to get the complete experience at an amazing price!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5754/Gold_Mining_Simulator___Gold_Miners_Edition/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/47911/Gold_Mining_Simulator__Orange_Beast/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/48159/Gold_Mining_Simulator__Mini_Mining_Machines__Orange_Beast/


➕[Added] Two free machine slots included with DLC3; maximum machine slot count on parcels increased.
🔄[Changed] Enlarged dirt detection collider in the Cordylus hopper.
🔄[Changed] Adjusted terrain around the Orange Beast washplant to make it easier to reach with the Cordylus hopper.
🔧[Fixed] Huge excavator arm can now fully extend downward on the Waterfall Valley parcel.
🔧[Fixed] Duplex Jig on Waterfall Valley now has enough space underneath to fit buckets.
🔧[Fixed] Gold Nuggetator correctly processes XL mosses without deleting gold due to overflow.
🔧[Fixed] Pickup truck collisions with bridges near Waterfall Valley no longer cause unintended launches.
🔧[Fixed] Worker selection arrows now functional with keyboard and gamepad.
🔧[Fixed] Frame alignment on the Waterfall Valley for tiers 3–5 adjusted to prevent model overlap issues.


Don’t miss the start of the season and the festive spirit in the mines. Gather your team, sharpen your pickaxes, and see you underground! 🎄

⚒️ May the gold always be with you!

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