Plan Dirty Games has released Update 0.1.16 for Dirty Business on PC via Steam, bringing a significant rework to the Lab Operator alongside several key system fixes and inventory adjustments.
Quick Facts
- Game: Dirty Business
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Update Version: 0.1.16
- Release Date: July 24, 2026
- Developer: Plan Dirty Games
Lab Operator Rework and Requirements
The primary focus of the Lab Operator rework centers on worker behavior and task efficiency. Lab operators (LSD workers) can now assign as many Slug Extract Distillers as required to themselves. Their idle reasons have also been improved to reduce unnecessary downtime.
For players implementing this update, developer Plan Dirty Games shares an important setup requirement: Slug Extract Distillers and Slug Extract Droppers must be kept empty, unused, and available in order for Lab Operators to complete their assigned tasks smoothly.
Bug Fixes and System Adjustments
Beyond the worker adjustments, the patch addresses multiple reported bugs and interface problems:
- Inventory Manager: Added a check to prevent inventory slots from exceeding the limit beyond 5 and hiding added items.
- Control Settings: Control settings now save properly.
- Save Stability: Fixed an issue where a stray acid dissolvable item could sometimes cause a save to crash.
- Slug Tanks: Slug Tank canvas visibility has been improved, and the scale inside the box has been corrected.
What is Next for Dirty Business
Looking ahead at the roadmap for the criminal empire simulation game, the developer has outlined upcoming features currently in development. Future patches will introduce auto and infinite production for all workers, a fix for the dealer arrest chance, a keybinding guide, various visual fixes, and ongoing bug fixes driven by community reports.