[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/b613e36e49fcb28eeb63d9702f5b198272a23655.jpg[/img] [h1][b]Hello, fellow airport enthusiasts! 🛩️[/b][/h1] The time has come to show you another riveting devlog, and, boy, don't we just have some salivating updates for you! Take out those boarding passes; it is now time to leave the tarmac and take a flight to the wide, sun-sunk world of [b]Airport Contraband![/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/9aeb20b6574f71399ac9aeccba13819c029ae3ee.jpg[/img] [h2][b]Welcome to Paradise - or Is It? 🏝️[/b][/h2] First and foremost, our little tropical paradise needs a name. We've tossed some things around — Isla Turbulencia? Contraband Cay? Smuggler's Haven? — but we're open to suggestions! We do know this island is much more than sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Under the surface is a powder keg of tension, secrets, and a lot of questionable luggage. As the airport's security officer, you're the gatekeeper standing between the island's two major power players: a charming but ruthless dictator with a flair for bizarre decrees and a cunning cartel that knows how to make tempting offers and equally persuasive threats. Sounds like a dream job, right? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/82ece90b2994fa1f01b37dee590fd0e042bc67b5.jpg[/img] [h2][b]A Day in the Life of a Highly Stressed Airport Security Officer 👮[/b][/h2] Imagine you start your shift, sipping the finest cup of coffee on the island, all geared up to keep those skies safe. Well, you haven't even had time to say Jack Robinson and it's gotten out of hand. There are irritable passengers, someone is smuggling exotic lizards in their carry-on, the dictator has declared a decree against red socks, and the cartel is whispering in your ear about special packages to go through - no questions asked. Your job is to navigate this chaos with a keen eye and quick reflexes. Spot the suspicious travelers, question them, and decide whether to uphold the law or let a few things slide for a price, of course. But beware: every decision you make will have consequences, and this island doesn't forgive easily. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/b53f0aabd9c93c7f736ce46d462c992ed0a03cc0.jpg[/img] [h2][b]The Dictator vs. The Cartel 🆚[/b][/h2] Let's go over the two big players on the island. [h3][b]The Dictator 🫅[/b][/h3] Imagine a man who wakes up one morning and decides the world needs to start wearing hats shaped like pineapples. That's your boss. His ordinances vary from mildly annoying to truly bizarre. And you, as this airport's chief of security, are going to have to enforce these laws - even when they make passengers and yourself question reality. Disobeying his rules? Well, let's just say he doesn't take kindly to rebellion. Expect fines, demotions, or even a surprise visit from his "personal advisors". [h3][b]The Cartel 🤠[/b][/h3] And then we have the cartel. They're the ones who send you a nice little note that says: "Nice airport you have there. Pity if something were to happen to it." Tempting cash, resources, and every now and again, "favors" - but at what cost? Turning down their offers might seem like the moral choice, but how long can you resist when the bills start piling up? And remember, the cartel has eyes everywhere. Trust no one. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167820/Airport_Contraband/ [h2][b]Moral Dilemmas at 30,000 Feet 🤔[/b][/h2] Player choice is one of the core elements we're focusing on. Do you strictly follow the rules and become the island's most diligent officer, or do you dabble in a bit of corruption to make life easier? Maybe it starts out innocently enough: you've got good intentions, at least. But when the dictator wants you to take away a person's good-luck charm, or when the cartel offers a fat wad of cash to turn a blind eye, will the resolve weaken? Every choice is an important choice. And remember one thing, though: this is no simple airport security gig here, the name of the game is Airport Contraband. The stakes are high and as hot as the tropic temperatures. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35920490/a0370f2f2509272a81c416f6c935313bff375982.jpg[/img] [h2][b]What's Next? 🗒️[/b][/h2] We will gradually reveal more gameplay features, such as the questioning and interrogation system, the quirky passengers, and of course, the contraband itself. Ever wonder how a parrot gets past security? You’ll soon find out. Meanwhile, beware and inspect your luggage. Paradise is not as sweet as it sounds. Remember, it is not what is in the suitcase, but who has packed it. See you on the island. [i]P.S Our friends over Garage Monkeys wanted us to share that Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue just had its release. The free introduction to the base game allows you to get your hands-on the core mechanics of the game, so if you’re looking for something to pass the time over the weekend, feel free to check it out. [/i] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3115010/Car_Dealer_Simulator_Prologue__Early_Days/