Derrick Treasure Chance and Upgrades
Patch 1.0.1 fixes the relationship between Derrick upgrades and treasure-find chance: the chance should now increase with upgrade level. No percentages, guaranteed treasure schedule or exact payout are supplied. Use this as evidence that the upgrade relationship was repaired, not as a promise that your next extraction will find treasure or that treasure income will repay a particular upgrade.
The field decision
Patch 1.0.1 fixes the relationship between Derrick upgrades and treasure-find chance: the chance should now increase with upgrade level. No percentages, guaranteed treasure schedule or exact payout are supplied. Use this as evidence that the upgrade relationship was repaired, not as a promise that your next extraction will find treasure or that treasure income will repay a particular upgrade.
Official current-build and patch facts are cited below. Suggested checks are editorial guidance; historical demo sources retain their original dates.
Quick facts
- Upgrade level should increase treasure chance.
- The old scaling relationship was not functioning correctly.
- No percentage table accompanies the fix.
- A run without treasure does not establish that the fix failed.
What to record if it still happens
For derrick treasure chance and upgrades, keep the observation narrow: the installed version, affected object, state before the action and result afterward. A screenshot can establish a displayed requirement; a short clip is better for a routing or timing problem. Separate what you saw from what you think caused it. The checks above organize a report and do not claim to repair a save.
Walkthrough
- 01
Confirm the starting point
Confirm the game version and record the Derrick level.
- 02
Check the relevant condition
Keep treasure finds separate from ordinary oil receipts.
- 03
Make the comparison
If comparing levels, record comparable observation intervals and label results as your own sample.
- 04
Verify the outcome
Plan spending from dependable income; leave random treasure outside the guaranteed return.
Read the system before acting
| Situation | Meaning | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Higher upgrade | Chance scaling repaired | Avoid invented percentages or guarantees |
| Older build | Patch behavior may be absent | Update before reproducing |
| Current build, same symptom | A recurrence needs new evidence | Record version and a focused clip |
| Unknown numerical value | The announcement gives no coefficient | Use measured inputs, not guessed constants |
Common mistakes
- Treating a dated source or individual report as a guarantee for every installation.
- Making a purchase or irreversible save change from a claim the cited source does not establish.
Official current-build and patch facts are distinguished from suggested checks. Last source review: 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check first for derrick treasure chance and upgrades?
Confirm the game version and record the Derrick level.
What is the evidence and build context?
Reviewed 2026-09-13 against the cited sources; latest verified patch 1.0.1. Suggested checks are editorial guidance, not a claim of hands-on testing.
Sources
- Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator on Steam ↗
Official released full-game listing. Release, US price, full-game requirements and partial controller support rechecked. Prices are dated snapshots.
Checked 13 September 2026 · verified-official - Official Patch Notes 1.0.1 — 11 September 2026 ↗
Latest patch observed in official update stream. Checks below are editorial troubleshooting, not claims of hands-on testing.
Checked 13 September 2026 · verified-official