The gritty neon-soaked streets of the 1980s have a new kingpin in the making. Developer BEF Games and publisher Tripwire Presents have officially launched The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire (formerly known as The Boss Gangsters: Nightlife) into Steam Early Access.
This ambitious title attempts to bridge the gap between deep business management and high-stakes open-world action, offering players a seat at the head of a growing criminal table in the fictional, atmospheric Night City.
A Tale of Two Worlds: Management Meets Mayhem
What sets The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire apart from typical crime sims is its dual-layered gameplay. You aren’t just a thug on the corner; you are a CEO of the underworld. The game operates on two primary fronts:
- The Nightclub Front: You begin your journey managing a high-end nightclub. This isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a fully realised simulation. You must hire staff (from bartenders to bouncers), customise the decor, stock the bar, and keep the VIPs happy. A successful club provides the clean “front” and capital needed to fund your darker ambitions.
- The Criminal Underworld: Once you step out of the neon lights of your club, Night City becomes an open-world playground. You’ll engage in car theft, protect local businesses for “tribute,” and wage war against rival families to expand your territory.
Key Features of the Early Access Launch
BEF Games has spent over three years developing the foundation of this empire. The Early Access version currently includes:
- Seamless Transitions: One of the game’s most impressive technical feats is the ability to switch from micro-managing your club to exploring the open world without any loading screens.
- The Family System: You are only as strong as the people behind you. Players can recruit, train, and equip a loyal crew to defend their interests or lead “hostile takeovers” of rival rackets.
- A Web of Corruption: Success requires more than just firepower. You’ll need to bribe local police and influence city officials, including the mayor, to ensure the law looks the other way while your empire grows.
- Authentic 80s Vibe: The game features an original soundtrack of 16 custom tracks designed to immerse players in the synth-heavy, dangerous atmosphere of the 1980s.
What’s Next on the Roadmap?
While the current version represents roughly 30-40% of the developer’s ultimate vision, the roadmap for the next year is packed. BEF Games has committed to several major expansions during the Early Access period, including:
| Feature Category | Planned Updates |
| New Businesses | Run drug manufacturing plants, weapon depots, or even legitimate hotels. |
| Expanded Map | More districts, interactable locations, and usable sea areas with boat mechanics. |
| Multiplayer | A planned co-op mode to build empires with friends before the 1.0 release. |
| Refinements | Overhauls to vehicle physics, AI behavior, and deeper “protection money” mechanics. |
System Requirements
For those looking to start their climb to the top, the game is relatively accessible:
- Minimum: Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, GTX 1050.
- Recommended: Intel i7/AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, RTX 2060.
The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is available now on Steam Early Access
Find out more here;
Website – https://thebossgangsters.com/
Steam – https://shorturl.at/zGOvp
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