Oil Drilling Idlev1.2.1
Released September 7, 2026Major
iOS
The latest major update introduces structured progression mechanics through daily and weekly goals alongside a consolidated post-session interface. Current data is insufficient to determine a definitive impact on retention or monetization metrics. The release remains in a neutral position pending further performance signals.
What changed
- RetentionAdded Field Ops 28-day attendance track with no-reset progress
- New featureIntroduced daily goals with crate rewards and free daily swap
- New featureIntroduced weekly goals with partial credit for unselected tasks
- New featureAdded Parts currency for emergency services and stabilizers, earned via gameplay
- UXConsolidated earnings and next steps into a single post-session screen
- MonetizationImplemented daily limits and crash protection for rewarded videos
Reception
50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
New feature
The addition of daily and weekly goals provides structured progression loops for player engagement.
What didn't
Retention
no evidenceThe 28-day attendance track lacks sufficient performance data to confirm an impact on long-term retention.
Monetization
no evidenceDaily limits and crash protection for rewarded videos have not yet generated measurable shifts in user sentiment or revenue metrics.
Marlvel takeaways
- Monitor the post-session screen consolidation to ensure the reduction in navigation steps correlates with higher session frequency.
- Evaluate the Parts currency economy to determine if gameplay-earned stabilizers sufficiently replace the need for rewarded video interactions.
- Assess whether the partial credit system for unselected weekly tasks reduces player frustration regarding missed objectives.
Original release notes
NEW: Field Ops — a 28-day attendance track. Miss a day and nothing resets; you pick up exactly where you left off. NEW: Daily goals — finish 2 of 3 for a crate, and swap any goal you don't like once a day, free. NEW: Weekly goals — choose 3 of 5. The ones you don't pick still count for half. NEW: Parts — earned from the track and your goals, spent on an all-wells emergency service or a bit stabiliser. Never sold for money. IMPROVED: Coming back now shows what you earned and what to do next, on one screen. IMPROVED: Rewarded videos have a daily limit, and a reward can no longer be lost if the app closes right after the video.