[{"gid":"1849192144187218","title":"ROB RUN: Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1849192144187218","author":"Charlie","date":1794575833,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]Today, we’re answering the most frequently asked questions on our socials. We see your feedback and are closely following all the discussions—just because we don’t reply to every single comment doesn’t mean we haven’t read it![/p][p]Recently, we covered the most pressing issues (server instability, DDoS attacks, progress loss, and cheaters) and how we're tackling them.[/p][p]Now, we’re sharing what we plan to change, what we’ve decided to leave as is for now — and why.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Is It So Difficult to Join the Police? [/h3][p]By increasing the number of cops in the city, we always risk disrupting the in-game balance, so every change has to be done with caution. However, we are aware of the inconvenience of waiting for an open Police Officer slot.[/p][p]We will definitely work on improving police duty.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Can’t I Play in a Party of Five?[/h3][p]We tested parties of more than three people back in the early stages of development, and it turned out that with a limited number of players in a location, larger parties actually reduced the number of random encounters.[/p][p]For us, having players run into each other and get into unexpected situations is very important — which is why we’re not planning to expand the party size for now.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Do Cops Earn Less Than Criminals?[/h3][p]Here, everything comes down to a high-risk, high-reward principle. Cops get their equipment for free and earn a percentage of the confiscated loot’s value when they arrest a Criminal or seize their bag.[/p][p]You can make a hefty sum by taking down a wealthy robber — and if you turn on your siren and demand that the Criminal surrender, you’ll get extra bonuses on top of that.[/p][p]Ultimately, we believe people play as cops not just for the money, but because it’s a lower-risk role gameplay-wise.[/p][p][/p][h3]What Can Solo Players Do Against a Group of Cops?[/h3][p]According to our stats, there are plenty of solo players in ROB RUN who successfully pull off heists.[/p][p]Of course, getting into a shootout with several cops at once is a tough situation — but you don't have to engage. You can scout your route ahead of time, hide your getaway car, disable alarms, or intimidate NPCs. Criminal vehicles are more maneuverable than police cruisers, and ramps scattered around the city can help you shake off a chase. The Police are meant to remain a real threat to both parties and solo players alike.[/p][p]On top of that, solo players already get built-in perks, such as Notoriety level 4 right from the start, along with bonuses when selling goods and collecting loot.[/p][p]We’ll continue monitoring solo balance and make further adjustments if needed.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Are Players Allowed to Camp Drop-off Points? [/h3][p]Because that's part of ROB RUN, too. You have several drop-off points to choose from, and you can always scout the area first.[/p][p]In early playtests, we tried adding safe drop-off points with lower payouts, and it ended up making the game much less exciting and intense.[/p][p]We’re leaving things as they are for now, though we’ll be keeping an eye on your feedback.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Can’t I Just Choose Another Server?[/h3][p]We hear you — it’s rather inconvenient to switch servers right now (you have to surrender and head back to prison).[/p][p]We’re planning to make server selection much simpler and more straightforward.[/p][p][/p][h3]Can Weapons Be Repaired? [/h3][p]Not at the moment. Gear loses durability every time you die — this is one of the mechanics that acts as an item sink to keep the in-game economy balanced.[/p][p]However, we already have a weapon repair mechanic planned for future updates.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Can You Jump Over a Property Fence in a Car? [/h3][p]Fences weren’t designed to be the ultimate protection for your territory — especially since the game already has air vehicles.[/p][p]At the same time, getting over the fence doesn't automatically grant access to what’s inside your buildings. A fence is meant to make accessing your property harder, not block it off completely.[/p][p]That said, we agree that property defenses can be improved. We’ll be working on making it tougher to breach someone else's territory on foot or by car.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why Is It Possible to Accidentally Sell a Valuable Item?[/h3][p]We want players to gradually discover on their own what different finds are used for — for example, that a key can unlock a safe, a lottery ticket can land a huge payout, or a jammer is needed to steal the Buletti from the Grand Hotel.[/p][p]However, we understand that it's easy for newcomers to sell something valuable without even realizing what it is.[/p][p]That’s why we’re going to look into ways to make the purpose of these items clearer and protect them from being sold by accident.[/p][p][/p][h3]Do You Plan to Open Servers in Other Regions, Such as Asia or Oceania? [/h3][p]We see your requests for additional servers and understand the need for them. We are exploring the technical possibilities for this, though we can say that, unfortunately, such an expansion won't be possible until at least the end of this year.[/p][p][b]Thank You to Everyone Who Shares Feedback and Suggestions![/b][/p][p]Keep telling us what you enjoy, what frustrates you, and what’s missing in ROB RUN. We’ll continue gathering your questions and answering them.[/p][p]\n[/p]"},{"gid":"1849192144183598","title":"Авторы Rob Run представили геймплейный трейлер с перестрелками и ограблениями","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/PlayGround.ru - официальная группа/1849192144183598","author":"","date":1794498631,"feedlabel":"PlayGround.ru - официальная группа","contents":"<img src=\"https://i.playground.ru/e/DBybTjWt9rPeh9b2zig67w.jpeg\"/>\n              <br />\n                                                                                <p>Студия Kefir выпустила геймплейный ролик многопользовательского боевика Rob Run — криминальный extraction-шутер с открытым миром. Игра предлагает ограбления, развитие базы, противостояние преступников и сил закона, а также путь к вершине преступного мира.</p>                                                        <p>Игроки могут выбрать жизнь преступника или бороться с криминалом на стороне правоохранителей. В масштабной онлайн-песочнице предстоит добывать ресурсы, расширять операции и добиваться известности.</p>                                                        <p>Rob Run уже доступна в раннем доступе на PC в Steam.</p>"},{"gid":"1848664643354468","title":"В Steam набирает популярность криминальный боевик ROB RUN с войнами кланов - игра собрала 140 тысяч игроков","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/PlayGround.ru - официальная группа/1848664643354468","author":"","date":1794206637,"feedlabel":"PlayGround.ru - официальная группа","contents":"<img src=\"https://i.playground.ru/e/9kf2h3bYHmg1DCjzegoQDQ.png\"/>\n              <br />\n                                                      <p>В магазине Steam, кажется, появился новый инди-хит. Многопользовательская криминальная песочница ROB RUN в первые же выходные после появления в раннем доступе привлекла огромную аудиторию. Согласно данным SteamDB, пиковый онлайн проекта достиг 140 440 одновременных пользователей, что позволило тайтлу войти в двадцатку самых популярных и продаваемых игр платформы, а трансляции по игре на Twitch в пике смотрели свыше 70 тысяч человек.</p>                                                                                  <p>ROB RUN предлагает гибридный геймплей, сочетающий в себе дух уличных преступлений Grand Theft Auto, эвакуационную напряженность Escape from Tarkov и элементы строительства и выживания из Rust. Игроки попадают в общий открытый мир, где делятся на группировки грабителей, стражей правопорядка и мирных жителей. Пользователи могут объединяться в кланы, захватывать городские районы, грабить заведения, строить собственные базы и отмывать нелегальные доходы либо, выбрав сторону закона, устраивать облавы на нарушителей.</p>                                                        <p>Несмотря на приличный онлайн, пользовательские оценки игры быстро опустились до категории «Смешанные». Рейтинг одобрения ROB RUN колеблется на уровне 50–52% на основе более чем 12 тысяч обзоров.</p>                                                                                  <p>Главными поводами для критики стали проблемы баланса и токсичность сообщества. Одиночки практически лишены шансов на выживание. Им приходится сталкиваться со слаженными группами по 4–5 человек или превосходящими силами полиции, стреляющими на поражение без попыток ареста. Ситуацию усугубляют механики в духе Rust - базы игроков можно полностью разграбить во время их отсутствия в сети. Игроки жалуются, что засады устраивают прямо в шкафчиках и кустах у ангаров, расстреливая добытчиков в спину в момент завершения сделки.</p>                                                        <p>Разработчики установили вайп каждые 7 дней. Казуальные игроки отмечают, что за неделю физически невозможно успеть отстроить базу и добраться до высокоуровневого контента. Ну и конечно пользователи критикуют частые разрывы соединения с серверами, зависания на экранах загрузки, наплыв спама о продаже читов в чате, а также использование сгенерированных нейросетями иллюстраций для косметических предметов.</p>                                                        <p>Тем не менее большинство игроков признает, что сама концепция криминальной песочницы обладает огромным потенциалом и дарит уникальные эмоции при игре в компании друзей. Сможет ли ROB RUN закрепить успех и удержать высокий онлайн, теперь зависит от скорости выпуска балансных патчей и пересмотра спорных игровых механик.</p>"},{"gid":"1848664643346313","title":"ROB RUN peaks at 365k players","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/SteamDB/1848664643346313","author":"SteamDB","date":1794605404,"feedlabel":"SteamDB","contents":"<a href=\"https://steamdb.info/app/4262460/charts/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS\"><img src=\"https://steamdb.info/app/4262460.png?_=3201439731\"></a><br>ROB RUN has peaked at 365,092 concurrent players on 13 November 2026 just 9 days after release.<br>View charts and more statistics on our website."},{"gid":"1848557880480061","title":"ROB RUN IS OUT NOW ON STEAM!","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880480061","author":"Charlie","date":1793811840,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]The wait is over.[/p][p]ROB RUN has officially launched, and the streets of Looty Bay are waiting for new heroes. Not that anyone stays a hero around here for long.[/p][p]Get your gang together, pull off brazen heists, build a criminal empire — or gamble your whole cut away in minutes. Around here, even your slickest plan is one bad bounce away from a jail cell.[/p][p]ROB RUN is live on Steam right now. [/p][p]Catch you on the wrong side of the law.[/p][previewyoutube=\"4_y6ABpjjfc;full\"][/previewyoutube]"},{"gid":"1848557880479055","title":"ROB RUN: First Changes & Server Schedule","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880479055","author":"Charlie","date":1793797489,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]We've received a ton of feedback during the playtest. Thanks to everyone who's shared their thoughts, reported issues, and suggested ideas! You're helping us make ROB RUN better.[/p][p]It'll take some time to go through everything, but we've already made a few changes, and we want to see how they play out.[/p][h2][b]What's Changed[/b][/h2][p][b]Cops[/b][/p][list][*][p]Increased cop respawn time, adding an even longer delay with each consecutive death.[/p][/*][*][p]Cops can now buy police badges. The selection depends on the district they live in. At the same time, we've significantly reduced the number of badges earned through looting and cop salaries.[/p][/*][*][p]When a fresh server opens, patrol cops will only have access to pistols. Better gear will unlock as the server gets older.[/p][/*][/list][p][b]Economy & Progression[/b][/p][list][*][p]Tier 1 settlements and land rentals now cost documents instead of cash. This should make early-game progression and resource management easier to figure out.[/p][/*][*][p]Massively increased profits from base businesses, including farms, labs, contraband, and more.[/p][/*][*][p]Increased the amount of cash found in dumpsters.[/p][/*][*][p]Made dismantling and selling shipments much more profitable, but reduced their drop rates and increased the duration of dismantling.[/p][/*][*][p]Increased the unlock and purchase costs of certain items in Tier 2 and Tier 3 settlements.[/p][/*][*][p]Reduced the price of the basic pistol and added more starter weapon spawn points around the city.[/p][/*][/list][p]We initially considered giving players a pistol after every death, but we feel that working your way up from nothing is an important part of ROB RUN and leads to some great gameplay stories.[/p][p]Instead, we've made weapons easier to find, while limiting cops' starting gear to give everyone a fairer shot early on.[/p][p][b]Items & Other Changes[/b][/p][list][*][p]The Buletti can no longer transport shipments.[/p][/*][*][p]We’ve reduced the time needed to crack the Fabergé Egg, but increased the number of tablets required to trade for a glass cutter.[/p][/*][*][p]We’ve massively increased the amount of cash the laundering desk can hold.[/p][/*][*][p]We’ve increased the maximum stack size for decoders, gold bars, and several other items.[/p][/*][*][p]We’ve made plenty of other technical and gameplay adjustments.[/p][/*][/list][p]None of these changes are set in stone. We'll keep an eye on how they affect gameplay and make further adjustments if needed.[/p][h2][b]New Server Schedule[/b][/h2][p]ROB RUN currently has two regions: [b]EU and East US[/b]. We'll add more regions when we can.[/p][p]We plan to open [b]at least one fresh server per day in each region[/b]:[/p][list][*][p][b]EU — 5 PM UTC[/b][/p][/*][*][p][b]East US — 8 PM ET[/b][/p][/*][/list][p]Additional servers will open automatically as needed, including outside these scheduled times. We'll monitor server load and adjust things if necessary.[/p][p]Thanks for playing ROB RUN and helping us make it better![/p]"},{"gid":"1847920302252713","title":"ROB RUN is Out on November 4!","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302252713","author":"Charlie","date":1793723531,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]We intend to bring the servers online [b]at 5 PM UTC.[/b] \n\nThe recent playtest’s given us a ton of valuable feedback. Huge thanks to everyone who joined in! We're going to keep testing, improving, and building ROB RUN together with you. There's still a lot of work ahead of us, but we're excited to see where we can take this game together.\n\nLET'S GO![/p][p][img src=\"{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46131078/77a7882fe2d4fe92d8f1ae77460a7f284a00bf84.jpg\"][/img][/p]"},{"gid":"1847920302245290","title":"Playtest News","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302245290","author":"Charlie","date":1793548992,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p][b]Thank you to everyone taking part in the playtest![/b][/p][p]On [b]November 2 at 08:00 CET[/b], we’re wrapping up the test and getting to work on fixes so we can launch the game as soon as possible. We’re aiming for [b]Early Access in early November[/b].[/p][p]This test has been a huge help. We stress-tested the servers, then found and fixed several critical technical issues. We’re reading all your feedback and we feel your pain, so we’ve already started on a number of changes. We’ll roll them out as they’re ready:[/p][p]• [b]A pistol from the start:[/b] you’ll get one when you join a server and every time you respawn, instead of starting empty-handed.[/p][p]• [b]Player-base businesses[/b] (farms, labs, smuggling, cargo cracking and more) will pay out several times more.[/p][p]• [b]Buying and renting land[/b] will be easier to understand.[/p][p]• Plus plenty of technical and game design tweaks to make the game better overall.[/p][p][b]A word on cop balance.[/b] In our game, cops are meant to be a serious threat to most criminals. We don’t want the PvE-style power fantasy where one player mows down whole squads of police. The game rewards those who read the situation on the map, plan their routes, use lockpicks and avoid tripping alarms that can bring the whole precinct down on them. That goes double for lone wolves.[/p][p]We’re also building a progression system for cops, both shared and personal:[/p][p]• Cops will take longer to respawn after dying, so they can’t just swarm robbers with numbers.[/p][p]• At server start, cops will only have access to pistols. Better gear will unlock over time.[/p][p]• Cops will be able to buy badges. Their rarity will depend on the district the player lives in.[/p][p][b]See you in the game![/b][/p][p][img src=\"{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46131078/19b1999ab1ea9d9a63c4f1370f6bfe00594562f3.jpg\"][/img][/p]"},{"gid":"1847920302237725","title":"ROB RUN Playtest Video Challenge!","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302237725","author":"Charlie","date":1793350820,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]Pulled off an epic heist? Got into a crazy shootout? Or died in the dumbest way possible? Show us your best ROB RUN moments and get a chance to win the exclusive [b]POWER skin![/b] [b]How to Enter[/b][/p][olist][*][p]Record your funniest, craziest, or most epic playtest moment (up to 1 minute).[/p][/*][*][p]Post it on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram with #robrun in the caption.[/p][/*][*][p]Submit [url=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO7fzrvA38ma9BCpWMDrnT8iUkkmlzyJMiDr3EWKXz3Uv_Yg/viewform?usp=header\"]your entry form[/url] with your email, in-game ID, post link, and a download link to your video.[/p][/*][/olist][p] [b]The number of entries you can submit is unlimited![/b] Just keep your posts public until the judging is complete. [b]How We Pick Winners[/b] Our team will personally choose the clips that impress us the most. Make us laugh, blow our minds, or surprise us! [b]Important Dates[/b][/p][list][*][p][b]Oct 30, 8 PM – Nov 3, 11 PM (GMT+3):[/b] Submit your clips.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Nov 5:[/b] Winners will be contacted.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Nov 6:[/b] We'll share a compilation of all the winning clips![/p][/*][/list][p] Winners will receive [b]the POWER skin within 5 days after the release.[/b] Hit record and show us what you've got!\n\n[url=\"https://kefirgames.com/robrun-playtest-competition-terms-and-conditions\"]Full Contest Rules[/url][/p][p][img src=\"{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46131078/349d91526baddc80a9b77956d74c82187c12bb79.jpg\"][/img][/p]"},{"gid":"1847920302231404","title":"ROB RUN's Power Pyramid: From a Hobo to the Shadow Governor","url":"https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302231404","author":"Charlie","date":1793200609,"feedlabel":"Community Announcements","contents":"[p]Today, we're diving into one of ROB RUN's unique mechanics — the [b]power pyramid[/b], where owning a plot of land is just the start of your criminal empire.[/p][p]Each new tier grants not only greater opportunities, but also power over other players, and the higher you rise, the bigger the cut you take from everyone else.[/p][p]There are five tiers in the pyramid. Here’s how it works.[/p][h3]Hobo[/h3][p]Everyone starts at rock bottom. Fresh out of prison with no cash and nowhere to live, you'll have to crash at Lenny's motel for a while.[/p][p]While others collect taxes, your objective is to scrape together enough cash for your first plot of land or buy out an entire settlement.[/p][p]Settlement Resident[/p][p]Renting land grants you your own plot where you can build a base, develop businesses, and unlock new Shipments unavailable to motel dwellers.[/p][p]On top of that, you will unlock the ability to offload goods at the Sales Center and buy contraband at a discount.[/p][h3]Settlement Owner[/h3][p]Once you stash away enough cash, you can buy not just a single plot, but an entire settlement and rent plots out to other players.[/p][p]You'll collect taxes on laundered money and Black Market purchases made by all settlement residents — while enjoying free base placement on your own turf.[/p][p]Best of all, no one can seize your settlement before the wipe.[/p][p]While others grind, trade, and launder dirty cash, you simply sit back and take your cut.[/p][h3]District Owner[/h3][p]The next tier is taking control of an entire district — but this time, you'll need a clan.[/p][p]The clan controlling a district collects a cut of all taxes paid to settlement owners on its turf and receives a boost to money laundering speed. The higher the district's level, the bigger the boost.[/p][p]Settlement owners make bank off the residents, while your clan profits from the settlement owners.[/p][h3]Shadow Governor[/h3][p]At the apex of the pyramid stands the leader of the clan controlling the central Highlands district.[/p][p]There can only ever be one Shadow Governor in the entire game world.[/p][p]Their clan secures prime money laundering rates and taxes every other clan on the map. Even the most powerful players have no choice but to kick up a cut of their earnings.[/p][h3]Who Rules the Streets?[/h3][p]In ROB RUN, you set your own limits: run your own business, profit from your tenants, or gather a clan and fight for control of the entire map.[/p][p]The ultimate question is: who will hold the title of Shadow Governor when the wipe hits?[/p][p][img src=\"{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46131078/4bf85132a2006c20b060ebcf29dd9b082460cc6e.jpg\"][/img][/p]"}]