Forget everything you know about standard petrol station management. If you thought dealing with grumpy commuters and overflowing bins was a challenge, try recalibrating a hyperdrive while a three-eyed tourist asks where the “human-grade” snacks are.
Cybernetic Walrus and Oro Interactive have just announced that their chaotic co-op alien gas-station simulator, Roadside Research, is about to get a whole lot weirder. On May 19th, a massive update is dropping that literally brings the heavens down to Earth—or at least to the roof of your station.
A Spaceship Just Parked on the Roof… and We’re Not Mad About It
The centrepiece of this update is as subtle as a supernova: a massive, high-tech spaceship has permanently docked itself right on top of the station. But this isn’t an invasion; it’s an expansion.
Far from being a structural hazard, this celestial visitor acts as a permanent upgrade to your facility. The “ship-on-top” mechanic introduces a vertical layer to the gameplay, effectively doubling your operational capacity and leaving the station better equipped than ever to handle the galaxy’s most demanding travellers.
What’s New in the May 19th Update?
While the full patch notes are still under wraps, here is what we know about the “Docking Day” expansion:
- Interstellar Tech: Access new alien blueprints to automate fuel delivery and trash disposal (because nobody likes cleaning up space-slime).
- Vertical Gameplay: Use gravity lifts to move between the traditional pumps and the high-end docking bays upstairs.
- New Customer Species: Expect a fresh influx of bizarre extraterrestrials, each with their own unique demands and “cultural” quirks.
- Enhanced Co-op Synergies: New tasks designed specifically for team coordination—one player manages the terrestrial pumps while another handles the orbital arrivals.
Why Roadside Research is Winning Over Co-op Fans
If you haven’t dived into Roadside Research yet, think of it as Overcooked meets Sci-Fi Tycoon. It’s a game that thrives on communication (and the inevitable breakdown of it).
Managing a gas station in the middle of a galactic trade route is stressful enough, but when you’re trying to balance fuel pressures and alien appetites simultaneously, the comedy-to-chaos ratio hits the sweet spot. This new update looks to lean even harder into that frantic, fun-filled loop.
TechMash Tip: Grab a few friends before May 19th and get your station basics down. Once that ship lands, the learning curve is going to get a lot steeper—and a lot more exciting.
Roadside Research is available now, with the “Docking Day” update arriving for free on May 19th. Keep your eyes on the skies—and your hands on the squeegee.
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