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Build a criminal empire in an open-world city. Steal cars, manage nightclubs and warehouses, recruit your crime family, automate businesses, and fight rival gangs for territory.

453 Steam reviews (Oct 28, 2026 snapshot)11 city districts34 original tracks3 radio stations

Start Here

Build Your First Reliable Routine

1

Beginner Guide

Choose one repeatable way to earn, learn its map flow, and build from there.

2

Make Early Money

Compare street jobs, taxi work, and business income without assuming every route pays the same.

3

Manage a Business

Learn how nightclub staff, warehouse production, supplies, and automation fit together.

4

Control Risk

Plan an exit before risky work and protect the cash, inventory, and vehicle you need to keep going.

Game Guides

Explore The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Guides

Beginner Tips

Start strong with practical tips for drug sales, nightclub staff, territory, and police risk in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.

Empire Walkthrough

A practical The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire guide: skill builds, early cash jobs, first office, combat, and vehicle upkeep.

Empire Walkthrough

A practical The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire walkthrough covering early money, Office jobs, Feature Vault unlocks, production, and district control.

Get Prestige Fast

Learn how to earn Prestige in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire with Office jobs, tribute captures, district stars, and smart spending.

How to Heal

Learn The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire how to heal fighters and workers with hospital recovery, Break Room rest, armor care, and smarter combat.

How to Make Money

Use street jobs, careful stolen-car sales, office work, and stocked businesses to build steady cash in the city.

Buy a Drying Rack

Searching for where to buy a drying rack in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire? Get an honest vendor check, a buying checklist, and safe spending tips.

Crafting Guide

Learn how The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire crafting works: lockpicks, weapon repair, warehouse production, crew roles, and smart supply-chain tips.

Drying Rack Guide

How to confirm the drying rack in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, test it safely, and keep notes that survive the next patch.

Lab Recipe Unlocks

Unlock lab recipes in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire by spending skill points, then build warehouse production with chemists and growers.

Production Table

Find the production table in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, unlock it, buy it at the kebab store, and craft lockpicks without wasting trips.

Car Theft Mission

Learn how the Chapter 31 car theft mission works, how to prepare a stolen car, and how sale payouts and Feature Vault rewards add up.

Dirty Jobs Guide

Complete The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire dirty jobs with crew prep, drug delivery, shop ransom, and profit tips.

Drug Selling Guide

Find selling points, hail buyers, hire dealers, manage risk, and keep your drug operation profitable in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.

Lockpicking Guide

Master The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire lockpick timing with sweet-spot tips, safe practice cars, durability advice, and police bribe recovery.

Sell Stolen Cars

Find out where to sell stolen cars in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, how payouts fall, and how to prepare a clean sale.

Achievements Guide

A practical breakdown of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire achievements, with unlock rates, early targets, mid-game goals, and tips for rare milestones.

Criminal Skills

Master The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire skills with a practical progression plan for staff attributes, boss upgrades, businesses, and combat.

Empire Build Guide

Plan a profitable The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire build with early skills, fast cash, offices, businesses, vehicles, and territory control.

Prestige Points

Learn how to earn and spend The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire prestige points on district claims, Capo promotions, and family decisions.

Vault Points Guide

Learn how The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire feature vault points work, how to earn them, and where to spend them for faster progression.

Black Market Guide

How the black market works in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire — lockpick sources, Vault unlocks, stolen car sales, and drug front management.

Hot Dog Stands

Run The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire hot dog stand operations with reliable stocking steps, Export page fixes, and daily profit routines.

Nightclub Guide

Run a profitable club in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire: hire smarter, price better, unlock VIPs, and defend against raids.

Office Business

Master the Criminal Empire office: buy it, create a family, manage vault upgrades, and keep criminal jobs moving.

Warehouse Guide

Run a profitable The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire warehouse with smart production chains, stock control, and sales planning.

MelonLoader Mods

Install MelonLoader for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire and add Boss Menu safely with this step-by-step mod setup guide.

Mods & MelonLoader

Install MelonLoader, add the Boss Menu, and expand your criminal empire with the best The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire mods.

1.0 Launch Guide

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire From the Streets is out of early access. Learn 1.0 starts, first-hour money routes, business tips, and police survival.

1.0 Launch Roadmap

Plan your rise from street hustler to city boss with this practical 1.0 progression roadmap, business priorities, and territory tips.

Version 1.0 Guide

Version 1.0 of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is live. See what changed, the key launch fixes, setup tips, and whether to jump in now.

Version 1.0 Update

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire update is live: Version 1.0 details, launch discount, first-week plan, district control tips, and PC requirements.

Crime Boss Review

Our The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire review covers the 1.0 crime sim's empire loop, management depth, combat caveats, and value.

PC Requirements

Check The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire system requirements, including minimum and recommended PC specs, compatibility checks, and upgrade advice.

Reddit Review

A practical review of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire for Reddit readers, covering gameplay, bugs, patches, price, and Steam Deck performance.

Steam Deck Review

A practical Steam Deck review of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, covering controls, performance expectations, setup, and gameplay tips.

Worth It in 2026?

Our review asks whether The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is worth it in 2026, covering management depth, crime gameplay, price, and who should buy.

Beginner Tips

Start strong with practical tips for drug sales, nightclub staff, territory, and police risk in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.

Empire Walkthrough

A practical The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire guide: skill builds, early cash jobs, first office, combat, and vehicle upkeep.

Empire Walkthrough

A practical The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire walkthrough covering early money, Office jobs, Feature Vault unlocks, production, and district control.

Get Prestige Fast

Learn how to earn Prestige in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire with Office jobs, tribute captures, district stars, and smart spending.

How to Heal

Learn The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire how to heal fighters and workers with hospital recovery, Break Room rest, armor care, and smarter combat.

How to Make Money

Use street jobs, careful stolen-car sales, office work, and stocked businesses to build steady cash in the city.

Buy a Drying Rack

Searching for where to buy a drying rack in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire? Get an honest vendor check, a buying checklist, and safe spending tips.

Crafting Guide

Learn how The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire crafting works: lockpicks, weapon repair, warehouse production, crew roles, and smart supply-chain tips.

Drying Rack Guide

How to confirm the drying rack in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, test it safely, and keep notes that survive the next patch.

Lab Recipe Unlocks

Unlock lab recipes in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire by spending skill points, then build warehouse production with chemists and growers.

Production Table

Find the production table in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, unlock it, buy it at the kebab store, and craft lockpicks without wasting trips.

Car Theft Mission

Learn how the Chapter 31 car theft mission works, how to prepare a stolen car, and how sale payouts and Feature Vault rewards add up.

Dirty Jobs Guide

Complete The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire dirty jobs with crew prep, drug delivery, shop ransom, and profit tips.

Drug Selling Guide

Find selling points, hail buyers, hire dealers, manage risk, and keep your drug operation profitable in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.

Lockpicking Guide

Master The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire lockpick timing with sweet-spot tips, safe practice cars, durability advice, and police bribe recovery.

Sell Stolen Cars

Find out where to sell stolen cars in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, how payouts fall, and how to prepare a clean sale.

Achievements Guide

A practical breakdown of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire achievements, with unlock rates, early targets, mid-game goals, and tips for rare milestones.

Criminal Skills

Master The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire skills with a practical progression plan for staff attributes, boss upgrades, businesses, and combat.

Empire Build Guide

Plan a profitable The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire build with early skills, fast cash, offices, businesses, vehicles, and territory control.

Prestige Points

Learn how to earn and spend The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire prestige points on district claims, Capo promotions, and family decisions.

Vault Points Guide

Learn how The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire feature vault points work, how to earn them, and where to spend them for faster progression.

Black Market Guide

How the black market works in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire — lockpick sources, Vault unlocks, stolen car sales, and drug front management.

Hot Dog Stands

Run The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire hot dog stand operations with reliable stocking steps, Export page fixes, and daily profit routines.

Nightclub Guide

Run a profitable club in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire: hire smarter, price better, unlock VIPs, and defend against raids.

Office Business

Master the Criminal Empire office: buy it, create a family, manage vault upgrades, and keep criminal jobs moving.

Warehouse Guide

Run a profitable The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire warehouse with smart production chains, stock control, and sales planning.

MelonLoader Mods

Install MelonLoader for The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire and add Boss Menu safely with this step-by-step mod setup guide.

Mods & MelonLoader

Install MelonLoader, add the Boss Menu, and expand your criminal empire with the best The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire mods.

1.0 Launch Guide

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire From the Streets is out of early access. Learn 1.0 starts, first-hour money routes, business tips, and police survival.

1.0 Launch Roadmap

Plan your rise from street hustler to city boss with this practical 1.0 progression roadmap, business priorities, and territory tips.

Version 1.0 Guide

Version 1.0 of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is live. See what changed, the key launch fixes, setup tips, and whether to jump in now.

Version 1.0 Update

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire update is live: Version 1.0 details, launch discount, first-week plan, district control tips, and PC requirements.

Crime Boss Review

Our The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire review covers the 1.0 crime sim's empire loop, management depth, combat caveats, and value.

PC Requirements

Check The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire system requirements, including minimum and recommended PC specs, compatibility checks, and upgrade advice.

Reddit Review

A practical review of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire for Reddit readers, covering gameplay, bugs, patches, price, and Steam Deck performance.

Steam Deck Review

A practical Steam Deck review of The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire, covering controls, performance expectations, setup, and gameplay tips.

Worth It in 2026?

Our review asks whether The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is worth it in 2026, covering management depth, crime gameplay, price, and who should buy.

About The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire is a single-player, open-world crime and business simulator set in the fictional city of Night City. Build a crew, take on rival groups, and work toward control of the city.

Its activities include street jobs, vehicle theft and racing, nightclub management, warehouse production, crafting, and territory claims. The guides here explain these systems and help players plan their next steps.

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Developer

BEF GAMES

Publisher

Tripwire Presents

Platform

Windows PC · Steam

City Districts

11

Explore The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire

Browse focused guides to the game’s systems, from getting started to managing a growing criminal empire.

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Beginner Guide

Start with one reliable income loop, learn its map flow, and expand only when your routine is stable.

1Choose one repeatable way to earn.
2Learn the route and prepare the inventory or tools you need.
3Watch for police risk and leave when a situation turns bad.
4Add a business, hire, or territory after your income is steady.
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Codes

No official redemption system or active code is confirmed in the reviewed game information. Check official announcements for updates.

CodesNo official redemption system or active code is confirmed.

The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Money Making Guide

Compare documented income activities such as street jobs, taxi fares, hot dog shifts, office work, and business income. Exact returns depend on the activity and are not presented as a universal ranking.

Street jobsLearn individual tasks and their requirements.
Taxi workComplete fares and return the taxi to settle earnings.
Business incomeAccount for stock, staff, and operating costs.
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Business and Automation Guide

Understand how venues, production, supplies, sales, and automation connect before investing in a larger operation.

NightclubStaff roles and customer service
WarehouseProduction, workers, and supplies
AutomationDelegated work across a supply chain
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Crime Family and Territory Guide

Plan crew recruitment and city expansion around the income and protection you can support.

CrewRecruit members when you have work and wages for them.
RivalsPrepare for conflict before targeting rival property.
DistrictsClaim and protect territory as your resources allow.
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Police and Wanted System Guide

Criminal activity can draw police attention. Learn how chases, hiding, escape, and arrest risk affect a run.

1Keep an escape route and practical vehicle in mind before risky work.
2Use the map and leave when an encounter becomes dangerous.
3Avoid escalating a chase by starting an unnecessary fight.
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Skills and Crafting Guide

Follow character progression and crafting topics using the details available for each activity; recipes and unlock conditions vary by system.

SkillsCharacter abilities and progression
CraftingTools, recipes, and production equipment
RepairsWeapon maintenance and related systems
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire Updates and Patch Notes

Track the move from Early Access to version 1.0 and follow later changes through dated game updates.

Early AccessReleased October 31, 2025
Version 1.0Released October 27, 2026
AnnouncementsVersion changes and developer updates
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The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire FAQ

Quick answers about the game and the guides on this site.

Ready to Build Your Criminal Empire?

Explore independent guides to city districts, criminal crews, businesses, vehicles, and progression in The Boss Gangster: Criminal Empire.