Known Issues & Workarounds
Check the build and status before applying a fix. Patch 1.0.1 corrected Derrick firing after loading, final-level firing and treasure scaling. Current community reports remain labeled reports; they are not automatically confirmed bugs. This tracker is a dated source review, not an automatic feed or a claim that we reproduced every issue.
The field decision
Check the build and status before applying a fix. Patch 1.0.1 corrected Derrick firing after loading, final-level firing and treasure scaling. Current community reports remain labeled reports; they are not automatically confirmed bugs. This tracker is a dated source review, not an automatic feed or a claim that we reproduced every issue.
Official current-build and patch facts are cited below. Suggested checks are editorial guidance; historical demo sources retain their original dates.
Quick facts
- FIXED — 1.0.1 items have official patch evidence.
- COMMUNITY REPORTED means no independent reproduction is claimed.
- MONITORING and NOT REPRODUCED do not establish a developer-confirmed defect.
- OUTDATED / DEMO ONLY items remain historical, not current unresolved bugs.
Current-build changes: 1.0.1
Unexpected Derrick firing after loading a saved game is listed as fixed in 1.0.1. Update before reproducing the behavior and distinguish a save-load symptom from final-level behavior, which has its own patch change. A recurrence on an updated save is a new report to document, not proof that every saved game is broken or that a save must be deleted. Derricks now stop firing at the final extraction level according to the 1.0.1 notes. A stopped firing action at that final stage can be the intended result, rather than a machine-service failure. Read the rig’s stage before replacing parts or buying another upgrade. The announcement does not define an exact final depth or say that every stopped Derrick has reached the final stage. Open the Options menu and use the Brightness slider added in 1.0.1 if the field is too dark to read. Compare the same scene before and after a small adjustment, including both shadow detail and bright areas. The developer confirms the menu and control, but does not give a recommended numeric setting or say the slider changes the day/night schedule.
Issue evidence ledger
Affected build: Before 1.0.1; first affected build not specified. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
Official patch corrects unexpected firing after a saved game is loaded.
Derrick Firing After Loading a Save →Affected build: Before 1.0.1. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
Stopping at the final extraction level is now intended.
Derrick Final Extraction Level Behavior →Affected build: Before 1.0.1. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
Upgrade level should now increase chance; no exact percentages published.
Derrick Treasure Chance and Upgrades →Affected build: Before 1.0.1. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
The official note corrects the repeat-hover description regression.
Patch 1.0.1: Changes, Fixes & Guide Impact →Affected build: Launch-era report; exact build not supplied. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
A player reports missed drops. The speed improvement is not evidence that this report was reproduced or fixed.
Lumberjack Speed and Aerocopter Guide →Affected build: Compatibility test 22564605 (2026-04-03). First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
Unsupported Deck snapshot predates launch; SteamOS compatibility is separate.
Steam Deck Compatibility & Input Limits →Affected build: 1.0.1. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
A checklist exists for collecting evidence; this site has not independently reproduced a post-fix failure.
Construction Drone Metal Ore Delivery →Affected build: 2025 demo. First seen: not established. Source checked: 2026-09-13.
Historical fixes are not listed as unresolved release-build defects.
Demo vs Full Game →ACKNOWLEDGED is reserved for a sourced developer acknowledgement; no unsourced acknowledgement is asserted here.
Walkthrough
- 01
Confirm the build
Update and record the exact installed version.
- 02
Check the status
Distinguish an official fix from a community report.
- 03
Record the symptom
Keep the affected object and before/after state visible.
- 04
Report with evidence
Use Steam discussions; no unverified save-deletion workaround is recommended.
Read the system before acting
| Issue / affected build | Status | Evidence and next action |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick firing after loading · Before 1.0.1; first affected build not specified | FIXED — 1.0.1 | Official patch corrects unexpected firing after a saved game is loaded. |
| Derrick firing at final extraction · Before 1.0.1 | FIXED — 1.0.1 | Stopping at the final extraction level is now intended. |
| Treasure chance not scaling · Before 1.0.1 | FIXED — 1.0.1 | Upgrade level should now increase chance; no exact percentages published. |
| Tooltip text resets on repeat hover · Before 1.0.1 | FIXED — 1.0.1 | The official note corrects the repeat-hover description regression. |
| Lumberjack drone misses a drop · Launch-era report; exact build not supplied | COMMUNITY REPORTED | A player reports missed drops. The speed improvement is not evidence that this report was reproduced or fixed. |
| Deck graphics and default input · Compatibility test 22564605 (2026-04-03) | MONITORING | Unsupported Deck snapshot predates launch; SteamOS compatibility is separate. |
| Ore delivery still fails after update · 1.0.1 | NOT REPRODUCED | A checklist exists for collecting evidence; this site has not independently reproduced a post-fix failure. |
| Old worker positions / derrick board stops · 2025 demo | OUTDATED / DEMO ONLY | Historical fixes are not listed as unresolved release-build defects. |
Common mistakes
- Applying pre-patch advice to derrick firing after loading a save without comparing the corrected behavior.
- Applying pre-patch advice to derrick final extraction level behavior without comparing the corrected behavior.
- Applying pre-patch advice to black gold too dark? brightness settings without comparing the corrected behavior.
- Treating an editorial troubleshooting step as an officially tested workaround.
Current context: patch 1.0.1. Historical demo mechanics remain qualified; check the source ledger before treating them as current-build behavior.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first thing to check for Known Issues & Workarounds?
Match the symptom to the current build and affected system before trying a fix.
Does this guide use official hidden formulas?
No. Black Gold Wiki does not publish guessed prices, production rates, worker coefficients or upgrade costs.
How current is this information?
Current release and patch sources were checked on 13 September 2026; older demo citations retain their original source dates. Patch-sensitive details are marked and should be rechecked after launch updates.
Sources
- 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 - Black Gold General Discussions ↗
Question and report index. Individual posts are leads, not confirmed defects or official mechanics.
Checked 13 September 2026 · community-reported - SteamDB compatibility metadata snapshot ↗
Deck Unsupported; SteamOS compatible; graphics and default controller limitations. Compatibility test predates launch: 3 April 2026, build 22564605.
Checked 13 September 2026 · developer-described