“Prep and Perks” – Mastering Rockay Rumble in Crime Boss: Rockay City 

General 

Hey Bosses! It’s been quite some time since we’ve done a playstyle blog, and now that the limited-time game mode Rockay Rumble has been made a permanent fixture in Crime Boss: Rockay City, it seems fitting to do another loadout recommendation. 

This guide will differ from those we’ve previously released due to the way Rockay Rumble functions. Those previous blogs can be found here: 

“Bag Mule” 

“The Tank” 

“Going Loud” 

“Going Silent” 

In Rockay Rumble, you’ll face 15 waves of increasingly difficult enemy gangsters and police, either solo or with a crew of up to 4 players. Their minds are corrupted by a voodoo witch’s black magic, who resides in the swamps beyond the city limits. Defeating enemies rewards upgrade tokens, which can enhance your gear and abilities at the van in the map’s center. 

Since your weapons and equipment are unlocked whilst facing the horde, we’ll give you some pointers on which perks to equip beforehand and which upgrades to keep a lookout for at the upgrade van. 

Perks 


Comeback III 

You’ll be facing plenty of enemies and are likely to go down more than once, especially on extreme difficulty. Upon revival, your character will emit a shockwave, instantly killing any nearby enemies. Use this strategically during Boss waves against challenging enemies. This perk is a must for solo players unless you’re just that skilled. 

Sturdy III 

In later stages, and especially during Boss waves, enemies will be equipped with serious firepower. Better to be safe than sorry. 

Swift III 

Being stationary is a death sentence. Your ability to reload while maintaining a sprint will be a major advantage. Run and shoot, shoot and run. 

Upgrades 

Weapons 

This is your bread and butter. If you’re not sure what to pick, take one of these. The weapon upgrade applies to all weapons, so if you start with a level 1 melee weapon, the next choice might be a level 2 SMG, then a level 3 rifle, a level 4 shotgun, and so on. Each upgrade gives a sizable damage buff.

Movement Speed 

If you’re lucky enough to upgrade this a few times and combine it with ‘Swift III,’ the horde has no shot at keeping up with you. Just be sure to stay moving!
 

Regeneration Rate 

When you manage to find a moment of respite, it’ll only be another moment before you’re forced back into the fight. Upgrading your health regeneration will have your wounds healing just as fast as the horde is able to make them. 

Ally 

Choosing this upgrade will spawn an AI teammate to help you in the fight. Often passed over for one of the other upgrades on offer, but extremely handy both solo or with friends, as these gangsters will draw the attention of the horde for some time and take a few down along the way. Fallen AI allies will respawn at the start of each new round. 

These suggestions are subjective, and plans crumble quickly when the horde is large, teammates have fallen, and your pick of upgrades is not what you were hoping for. 

So, tell us whether our strategy is a winning or losing one and how you like to Rumble in Rockay! 

 

Roadmap for 2025 – Crime Boss: Rockay City 

Roadmap for 2025 – Crime Boss: Rockay City 

2024 is coming to a close, and what a year it has been for Crime Boss: Rockay City—INGAME STUDIOS’ first game and original IP. This year, we delivered exciting new content to the heisting genre and achieved major milestones. 

From new missions, equipment, enemies, and huge heists to DLCs, game modes, and a successful Steam release, 2024 has brought Crime Boss to an even bigger audience. 

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of what’s in store. Expect new missions, storylines, DLCs, and—most importantly—HEISTS. 

Check out the roadmap below to see what’s coming to Rockay City next year. We’re excited to keep expanding this world for all the bosses out there.

From all of us at INGAME STUDIOS and 505 Games, happy holidays—we’ll see you back in Rockay City in 2025. 

Crime Boss: Rockay City Update 12.1 Out Now

HOTFIX UPDATE 12.1 CHANGELOG

Thank you for all the feedback on the latest update! This hotfix addresses several key issues to improve gameplay stability and player experience. Please see the details below: 

UPDATES AND FIXES

Berserk Equipment Softlock: Fixed an issue where the Berserk equipment occasionally softlocked player controls. 

Level Progression: Leveling up from level 154 to 155 should no longer result in a black screen. 

Session Browser: Sessions are now properly filtered in the session browser based on the game version. 

Port Update: Removed lone gangster mesh from the port. 

Small Job Selection: Fixed an issue where small jobs would change after being selected via controller. 

Epic Games Freezing: Resolved a freeze issue affecting some players using the Epic Games version of the game. 

Equipment Cost Reset: Equipment costs should now remain consistent after restarting the game. 

Collision Fixes: Addressed several collision issues on the Nightmare City map. 

Rockay Rumble Enemy Accessibility: Implemented failsafes to prevent unreachable enemies from appearing in Rockay Rumble. 

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. We hope these fixes enhance your gameplay experience! 

PICK UP CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY WITH A DISCOUNT

Reminder: Crime Boss: Rockay City is currently on sale for 30% off on Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox! Now’s a great time to dive in or bring friends along for the action. Plus, the Baker’s Bundle pre-order bonus is available with exclusive content.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. We hope these fixes enhance your gameplay experience!

STORE LINKS

https://505.games/SteamNov24Sale 

https://505.games/EpicNov24Sale 

https://505.games/XBXNov24Sale 

Baker’s Bundle is on its way! 🎉

Baker’s Bundle is on its way! 🎉 

Exciting news for Crime Boss: Rockay City fans: Baker’s Bundle, originally a pre-order exclusive, is now being made available to purchase for everyone! Thanks to the success of NIGHTMARE FEST Challenge participants, all players will soon be able to get their hands on these exclusive items. 

What’s Inside the Baker’s Bundle? 

The Baker’s Bundle offers unique items to help you rule Rockay City in style: 

  • Baker’s Sunday Suit 🤵: This sharp outfit embodies the charisma and style of a Rockay City legend, perfect for making a lasting impression. 

  • The Bearslayer Revolver 🐻🔫: A powerful, precision-built revolver, perfect for players who prize strength and style in close-quarters combat. 

 

  • Baker’s Repeater 🎯: With exceptional range and impact, this repeater is a reliable, powerful companion in the thick of battle. 

Win a free code for Baker’s Bundle – Participate in NIGHTMARE FEST by November 4th! 

There’s still time to earn Baker’s Bundle for free by participating in the NIGHTMARE FEST Community Event! Complete the Rockay Rumble horde mode on extreme difficulty and submit a qualifying video by November 4th to receive a code on your platform of choice. More details here: https://visitrockaycity.com/crime-boss-rockay-city-community-challenge-event-for-update-12- 

November 6th: Mark Your Calendar 🗓️ 

If you missed the pre-order and are unable to participate in the Community Event, you’ll have the option on November 6th to purchase this bundle and everything that comes with it. Take control of Rockay as Travis Baker—with power, style, and flair! 

 

Update 12 of Crime Boss: Rockay City is OUT NOW! on XBOX SERIES S|X, PS5, STEAM AND EPIC GAMES

Updates:

  • Rockay Rumble
    • a new co-op mode about surviving increasingly tougher waves of enemies
  • Melee weapons:
    • All characters now carry melee weapons in a dedicated melee weapon slot
    • Rebalanced damage / rarity
    • Melee weapons could hit multiple enemies at once
    • Hit check is more precise and in favor of the player (close to the edge…)
  • Standalone plotlines
    • alternatives to the Roguelite mode with a tailored initial setup and a guaranteed path to the selected big heist
    • unlocked by completing the big heist of the previous plotline
    • “New Blood” and “Juiced up, Iced Out” urban legends now appear in standalone plotlines
  • Character plotlines
    • now guaranteed to be part of specific standalone plotlines
      • Ranger – The Hidden Vault
      • Wiz – The Hidden Vault
      • Cracker – Money Train
      • Chase – Dragon Dogs
      • Jupiter – Import Export
        • Jupiter is replaced by the maxed-out Roidiac Jupiter near the conclusion of her plotline, even without owning the DLC
    • gaps between missions are now primarily based on timers, not other conditions
    • progress is still remembered, and after completing them, they start anew
    • no longer trigger in Roguelite to allow the related characters to be used and generated in the market normally after they are unlocked in the progression system
  • Campaign black market overhaul
    • overall better balance of items (guaranteed representation of specific item categories)
    • generated items are more appropriate for the player’s current respect
    • if no items of requested rarity are unlocked or available, fallback to lower rarities
    • a slight preference to generate items that the player does not yet own
    • lower-rarity equipment (i.e. brick) is still occasionally generated with higher respect
    • multiple copies of the same item may be purchased (with sharply increasing cost)
    • the shop automatically refreshes when your respect increases
  • Generating weapon skins in the campaign may now be toggled in settings
  • Campaign difficulty changes
    • Mission rewards are slightly higher on all difficulties
    • Costs (turf war, shop, plotlines…) are now increased on Hard and Extreme difficulties
  • Multiplayer difficulty changes
    • Mission rewards are higher for hard and extreme difficulty.
  • Max range added for some weapons so AI can for example not engage at high distances with a pistol
  • Bots now remains in the lobby after mission (except when changing game mode).
  • Bots will be less eager to autonomously
    • Subdue enemies in stealth
    • Gather loot bags in defend mode
  • Multiplayer DLC items availability
    • Most DLC items are now owned by default, and don’t need to be purchased with co-op funds
    • Exceptions are straight upgrades to other DLC items
      • Perks level 2 & 3
      • Variants of other DLC weapons
  • There is now a delay before the escape van arrives when the alarm is triggered in Assassination missions
  • Unrestrained civilians are not threatened by players or bots except at very close range
  • All enemies (even mini-bosses) could be killed by single melee attack in stealth
  • Balancing:
    • Distraction magazine has 45s cooldown (was 60s)
    • Combat booster has 36s cooldown (was 150s), but its active duration was decreased from 20s to 6s
    • Increased damage of all (throwable) explosives
  • Reload for SMGs (empty weapon reload) is 15% faster
  • All MGs and semi automatic rifles have low penetration (able to slightly injure 1 enemy behind the one directly hit)
  • Sniper rifle have high penetration (up to 4 enemies) and can penetrate Shielder’s shield
  • Shotguns penetrate enemies if they are (both targets) closer than 5m
  • To protect the “Clean Execution” objective, the penetrating projectile will never kill civilians.
  • Jupiter can carry 3 bags again.
  • Various optimizations

Fixes:

  • Campaign turf war map
    • Initial gang tile spawn should now aim to create a connected block, if possible
    • Gang attacks are now processed in a random order, which should make it fairer for Cagnali and Dollar Dragon to get their attacks in before Hielo and Khan
  • Random event cutscenes should no longer trigger before big heist plotline cutscenes (which now have priority when the day starts)
  • Fixed a few issues with campaign screens sometimes overlapping
  • Fixed the aspect ratio of the Free Graves co-op job tile picture
  • Fixed the check for weapons having compatible weapon skins which resulted in false positives in some cases
  • Corrected a lot of typos and small mistakes in texts.
  • Weapon was sometimes not unholstering (slow load)
  • Unholstering previous weapon after Down state was not working
  • Clients could hear special sound effect when their teammate is downed
  • Gold Cup – Client had corrupted control when using anti aircraft turret gun
  • Gold Cup – Client did not hear anti aircraft turret shooting sound
  • Armored Truck Heist – Bags could fall out of reach, through the bottom of the truck
  • Subtitles showed incorrect nicknames if the host and client use the same skin on the boss character

Crime Boss: Rockay City – Community Challenge Event for Update 12! 🎉

Update 12 is dropping TOMORROW! To celebrate the launch of our new game mode, Rockay Rumble, IGS is hosting a community event where players can showcase their skills, earn rewards, and become legends of Rockay City!

How the Event Works: 

Gather your friends (or go solo!) and complete the new Rockay Rumble horde mode. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Team Up: Play solo or form a team of 2-4 players.
  • Complete the Challenge: Conquer all waves of Rockay Rumble on extreme difficulty.
  • Record Your Run: At least one team member must record the entire run from start to finish.

How to Submit Your Video: 

Once you’ve completed your run, submit your video by sending it directly to @CB-ModMail on the official Crime Boss: Rockay City Discord. Join the Discord here.

Event Duration:

The event kicks off Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 3 PM GMT and runs until Monday, November 4, 2024, at 3 PM GMT.

Rewards for the Champions of Rockay City:

  • First Successful Completion: The first team to submit a successful completion video will win a code for the Baker’s Bundle pre-order bonus on their platform of choice and be immortalized in-game (details to come!). Additionally, they’ll unlock the Baker’s Bundle for all players to purchase on November 6th.
  • Participation Rewards: All other teams that complete and submit a video will still receive a Baker’s Bundle code for the platform of their choice.

Overview of Rules:

  • Your submission must show the entire run of Rockay Rumble, from start to finish.
  • Each player can only receive one Baker’s Bundle code for the event (no double entries allowed).
  • The event starts on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and ends on Monday, November 4, 2024.
  • The entire run must be completed on extreme difficulty, and your video should clearly display this.

Join us, defeat the horde, and make a name for yourself in Rockay City. Happy Halloween and best of luck, challengers!

UPDATE 11.3 is OUT NOW on XBOX SERIES S|X, PS5, STEAM AND EPIC GAMES – CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY

Fixes:

  1. Daily rewards are working again.
  2. Scudominion skins and icons are now correctly shown.
  3. Repeater icon now correctly shown.
  4. Boats in Chase mission #1 have textures again
  5. Scout 14 ammo should be showing in magazine now
  6. Two aiming dots are displayed when cooking throwable equipment with a holstered weapon
  7. Cagnali’s order should not mention 99 Problems when failed.

 

“Bag Mule” – Bag Hauling Boss Build in Crime Boss: Rockay City

General

Hello! Our monthly Boss Build for Crime Boss: Rockay City is here!

In our previous post, we focused on health and taking the bullets on behalf of your crew. This included heavy weapons, equipment to defend your position, and perks designed to keep you in the fight as long as possible. You can check out “The Tank” and our other previous builds here:

“The Tank”

“Going Loud”

“Going Silent”

This build will set you up to effectively bus bags from the mission area to the escape location on behalf of your team. Be sure to remember to keep your crew members close as carrying multiple bags will force you to use your sidearm and leave you vulnerable to enemy fire.

As noted in the posts above, these builds apply to your multiplayer boss and not necessarily for single-player heisters, though they can be used for inspiration. Let’s get into it!

Weapons              

Primary:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SMG 9mm ESOG is the perfect weapon to have when you want to get in quiet and if things get loud on your way out. A decent mag size and exceptional accuracy make this weapon great when you’re under pressure and need to drop a bag to pick off the opposition before continueing on to the drop off point.

Secondary:

 

 

 

 

 

 

High damage, deadly accurate and semi-automatic. Aim for the head and keep it moving; this is just the sidearm you need when your hauling the loot out of the job.

 

Equipment

 

 

Carry a third bag and potentially save you and your crew a trip. Best for long missions that require you to move over a sizeable distance to the exfil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

While the Mule Booster is the obvious pick for the “Bag Mule” build, the silenced stun grenade is also a great option.

On jobs like the Jewelry Store heist or Branch Bank, where the escape vehicle is nearby, the stun grenade can incapacitate enemies long enough to drop off your loot and return to the task.

Perks

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you do end up being the designated bag carrier, odds are you’ll go down. You might get swamped by the opposition and are unable to switch to your prim

ary in time. Make sure your crew can get you back on your feet and that they have the time to do it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With your hands full you’ll be left vulnerable to other attacks. Resistance will do exactly as the name says and keep you on the move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With all that money on your back you can be sure that cops and gangs alike will be gunning for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best applied when you have Mule Booster equipped. Move fast and reload on the fly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great with the Mule Booster or the Silenced Stun Grenade. Carry three bags more often or cause long lasting damage to your enemies senses.

And that’s it! Thank’s for reading.

If you want to suggest a build, improve on ours or want more of these in the future, join our Discord or let us know our Steam suggestion sub-forum . See you in Rockay City!

Crime Boss: Rockay City is on sale at the PlayStation Store! Pick it up now for 30% off!

BUY NOW: Crime Boss: Rockay City (playstation.com)

“The Tank” – A Bullet Sponge Build for Crime Boss: Rockay City

Here’s another Boss character build for Crime Boss: Rockay City!

In our previous posts, we focused on creating well-rounded loadouts for stealth gameplay and going loud. You can check them out here:

505 Games » “Going silent” – Stealth Boss Build in Crime Boss: Rockay City

505 Games » “Going Loud” – Combat Boss Build in Crime Boss: Rockay City

For this build, we’ll be focusing on health and damage threshold, giving your Boss the greatest survivability among your crew members. With this setup, you’ll be leading the charge, drawing more gunfire, and giving your teammates a chance to thin out the enemy numbers or get away with the loot.

As always, these builds apply to your multiplayer boss and not necessarily for single-player heisters, though they can be used for inspiration. Let’s get into it!

WEAPONS

PRIMARY

SECONDARY

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

Bottled rage. Withstand a hall of bullets while simultaneously ripping enemies to shreds. 150s cooldown.

DESCRIPTION

Set in place and watch it mow down your enemies for a limited time. 120s cooldown.

PERKS

DESCRIPTION

Health increased by 30%.

DESCRIPTION

Protection from explosions, flash and stun increased by 70%.

DESCRIPTION

Protection from firearms increased by 30%.

WHAT’S YOUR BUILD? 

If you want to suggest a build, improve on ours or want more of these in the future, join our Discord or let us know in our Steam suggestion sub-forum .

Wir sehen uns in Rockay City!

CRIME BOSS: ROCKAY CITY UPDATE 11.2 OUT NOW ON PC AND CONSOLE

UPDATE 11.2 PATCH NOTES

Daily reward should properly show in debriefing screen

Zipties in MP should no longer break hosts controls

All urban legends should be started as expected now

Perk name Sturdy III is now correctly named as Sturdy III in Chinese HK language – was incorrectly named as Sturdy II

Rejoin of Gold Cup should now not result in losing controls

Electric fence should no longer prevent regeneration of health

Main menu prompt to visit the store to purchase Cagnali’s order on Epic version should now work properly