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Movie Games S.A. is a Polish game publisher and producer that is listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange. They have just confirmed the cooperative mode in Drug Dealer Simulator 2. This sequel to the most popular indie hit of the past few years has been confirmed. This will allow for the expansion of the series with a multiplayer component, which is one of the most critical components to ensure the longevity of the titles and the so-called long sale tail.
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Players were informed about the new Steam co-op mode. The footage showed multiplayer gameplay mechanics in an environment that was based on token visuals. These visuals will eventually be replaced with final models and textures.
Drug Dealer Simulator 2 follows 2020’s smash hit Drug Dealer Simulator. It has 6 free expansions. In November 2022, the release of the final expansion generated over 2,000 concurrent users. This is similar to the launch of the new title. Drug Dealer Simulator 2 currently ranks in 379th position among the most wanted games on Steam (globally). It is continually improving its position. It’s worth noting, however, that the Steam website was launched 5 months ago on 17/10/2022. The wishlist growth so far has been organic and without any marketing. Announcement of the coop marks the beginning of a more proactive marketing strategy.
“When we created Drug Dealer Simulator 2, our goal was to take the gameplay to a whole new level. We wanted to preserve the essence of the original, while expanding and improving it in many ways. We were able to use the experience from part 1 and build a better structure for the sequel. This allowed us to add a cooperative mode. It is something that fans have requested and it also represents the future in gaming.
“The co-op feature in Drug Dealer Simulator 2 fulfills the wishes of a large community of fans with whom the dialogue forms one of the pillars our publishing activities. As a publisher, we also offer the chance to show the players what it is like to work on their favorite titles. The publishing of the “developer’s diaries” worked well for the Alaskan Truck Simulator project. It’s also well-suited for games in the DDS universe. These games have an international, very active fan base. The value of these titles is not just the game itself but also the interaction and learning from the developers,” states Piotr Gryp, Chief Marketing Officer at Movie Games S.A.
The added value for marketing is that Drug Dealer Simulator fans had the chance to see the game at its prototyping and testing stages. This answers the many questions and requests of community members to see the different stages of development. This footage shows the process behind the scenes to create the best possible gameplay, even before it is implemented. This is a standard practice in the industry, and it’s a great way to ensure the highest quality product before final polishing. We will share the final visuals with fans and the world in due course. This is a pleasure for us, says Michal Puczynski Head of Content at Movie Games.
“We are extremely pleased with the speed of work and the dedication of the team on Drug Dealer Simulator 2!” Mateusz Wczesniak CEO of Movie Games S.A., says that we are confident in confirming the release date for Drug Dealer Simulator 2.
Drug Dealer Simulator 2’s accepted release window is 2023
