Black Russia news is posted on the developers’ official Telegram channel: an announcement comes the day before, and a “Servers are open” post appears once the update is live. The feed below is from that channel. Tap a heading to expand the full post.
HOY! THE KING AND THE JESTER ARE WITH YOU
👑 HOY! THE KING AND THE JESTER ARE WITH YOU You’ll never forget this Halloween! It’s time to set off on a dark journey inspired by the band’s famous songs. Get ready and bring your friends! We’ve also got a bunch of activities for you: ✦ Survive until dawn in the “Bad Apartment.” ✦ Ram your opponents in “Survival Racing.” ✦ Check out the “Cursed Village.” Feeling lucky? Want to take a risk? The “Crane of Fortune” is waiting for you! Grab containers and claim valuable rewards. Want more? Complete BLACK PASS, open themed cases, and take part in the new Storm Cup season! 🎸 2x is live! Update the game, turn up ALT FM, and become part of the story! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
«KING AND THE JESTER» ARE ON THE WAY!
🎸 “KING AND THE JESTER” IS HERE! Servers will be temporarily taken offline at 6:00 AM Moscow time while we install the Halloween update. The Nightmare Seller is getting ready to welcome visitors. Get ready to claim a ton of valuable rewards. We’ll let you know when maintenance is over. Stay tuned! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
THE NIGHTMARE SALESMAN KNOWS YOUR FATE
🎩 THE NIGHTMARE SELLER KNOWS YOUR FATE Or so he claims. He’s even prepared a whole deck of predictions for you. 🔮 Touch the crystal ball to find out which stories come to life on October 22. Each card holds a glimpse of the upcoming season. 🎟 Collect all the predictions to unlock the ninth, secret card. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
TELL YOUR FRIENDS — THE UPDATE IS HERE!
🏁 TELL YOUR FRIENDS—THE UPDATE IS LIVE! Maintenance is complete. You can get back in the game! Changes: ✦ Reduced the game client size; ✦ Brought back the option to open BLACK PASS and the shop from your vehicle; ✦ Fixed delivery orders in TK: failing a job now blocks only orders to businesses of the same type; ✦ Enabled Authorization 2.0 by default for new players; ✦ Your personal vehicle now unlocks automatically when you get in; ✦ Added vehicle pickup points at piers and near the Prison Service (ФСИН); ✦ Increased the time to get into a rented vehicle to 30 seconds; ✦ Added ATMs near the entrances to key locations; ✦ Increased the limit for withdrawing in-game rubles from a business to 10,000,000; ✦ Relaunched “Auto Case 3.0” and added new sets; ✦ Enabled green zones at fire sites and radar installation spots; ✦ Added the option to take masks from the gangs’ (ОПГ) warehouse and put them back there; ✦ Balanced radio volume; ✦ Added a command for Media to confiscate microphones; ✦ Brought back the /сuffson command. We’ve also made a number of minor technical improvements. ❤️ See you in the game! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
HOLD ON — UPDATING!
⏳ HOLD ON — UPDATE LOADING! Tomorrow from 7:00 Moscow time our servers will be temporarily offline while we load a technical update . We’ll post an update as soon as the game is back online. We’ve reduced the game client’s size, added more vehicle pickup points, and restored access to BLACK PASS and the store right from your car—and that’s just some of the improvements! What will you do when the servers are back? 🔥 Check out all the changes 😈 Hang out with friends 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
EDITING CONTEST — WIN A 3.0 CAR CASE
🔥 EDITING CONTEST — WIN AN AUTO CASE 3.0 Show off your editing skills! Make an autumn edit using footage from BLACK RUSSIA to the track Striptiz Boys — Bestie and enter the contest! 🎁 We’ll pick 20 winners . Each one gets: ✦ Auto Case 3.0 ✦ Sound Pack for 30 days 📋 How to enter: 1. Make an autumn edit using in-game footage to Striptiz Boys — Bestie 2. Add the official sound from music distributor ONErpm : — TikTok — YouTube Shorts 3. Post your video on TikTok or YouTube Shorts with the hashtag #BlackRussiaOneFM 4. Fill out the entry form ⌛️ Submit your video by October 23, 6:00 PM MSK . 🏆 Winners will be announced on October 30 . ⚠️ Important: — Each creator can submit one entry; — Don’t change your username, server, or social media account address before the prizes are given out; — Keep your profile and video public until the results are announced. ❤️ Send this post to someone who knows how to make awesome edits! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
FALL IS HERE!
🍂 AUTUMN IS IN THE GAME! Log in to be among the first to see the new scenery and take some atmospheric screenshots! If you play on iOS, check out the new login system! You no longer have to keep entering your password or leave the game to switch characters. See the instructions here . ❤️ Send this post to someone you want to cruise around the autumn map with today! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
GO TOUCH GRASS
🌳 GO TOUCH GRASS Tomorrow, from 7:00 Moscow time , we’ll temporarily take the servers offline. So take a break and get some fresh air. While you’re out, we’ll be adding the updated autumn map and technical improvements to the game! 🔥 I’m playing until the servers close 😈 I’d rather sleep ❤️ I’m going for a walk 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
THE GAME HAS BEGUN
💥 THE GAME IS ON Jump into the update with 2x! There’s a ton of new stuff, so here’s your to-do list—don’t miss a thing! 🎥 Find out how the story ends Play through the story finale, collect the last part, and craft your own BMW M2 G8 ! Maybe the end is just the beginning of something new? 🎧 Cruise to that new radio station, ONE FM Hit the gas, catch the vibe, and listen to fresh tracks from music distributor ONErpm ! And be sure to check out the updated playlists on the other stations. 💼 Go to work and check out your pay raise The higher your character’s level, the more you earn! We’ve also raised the pay for many jobs. See for yourself! ✅ Set up the new login system We’ve updated login for Google Play and RuStore users. It’s all to keep your account safe! Find the details and instructions in the previous post . Don’t wait—get in the game! 🔥 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
THE FINALE IS NEAR
🔥 THE FINALE IS NEAR Tomorrow, starting at 7:00 AM MSK , we’ll temporarily take the servers offline to install the update. We’ll make a separate post when the game is back online. Get ready! Here’s what’s coming: ✦ The story finale; ✦ Higher salaries; ✦ Updated login for Google Play and RuStore users. For more about the login update, watch on YouTube or VK . ❤️ if you’re ready for the update! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
VOLUME TO THE MAX!
🔊 TURN IT UP! The new radio station ONE FM is coming on October 1 ! We’re putting together a collection of feel-good tracks for the road, in partnership with international music distributor ONErpm. We’re also updating the playlists on ALT-FM, HIGH HEAD RADIO, and PHONK CITY RADIO. Pick your vibe: 😈 phonk demon 🔥 rocker ♥️ pop star 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
SERVERS ARE OPEN!
🎉 THE SERVERS ARE OPEN! Check out the updated shop! Shopping is now easier, faster, and more enjoyable. We’ve added: — categories and filters — item previews and rotation — car color selection before purchase — new deals and much more! We showed all the shop features in this video: VK 👈 YouTube 👈 And yep, 2x is already active 😏 🔥 I’m heading in to check it out! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
YOU CAN PLAY LATER!
⛔️ YOU CAN PLAY LATER! Tomorrow from 6:00 Moscow time, we'll temporarily take the servers offline to update the store. We'll announce when it's open again in a separate post. 🏁 Can't wait? Tell us in the comments what you'll do when the game is back online. And mention your server so your neighbors can join in! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
ACHIEVEMENT: TRIPLE PAYOUT
🏆 ACHIEVEMENT: TRIPLE WIN For now, these three are only together in the picture. Next stop: your garage 😏 There are 32 days left in the season—and even less time left in the event. What are your plans? ❤️ — I’ll collect all three 🔥 — Two are enough for me 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
NO CHEATING!
🃏 NO CHEATING! Build your legendary combo with the Trump Case ! What’s inside: ✦ Coral L P-560 Spide ✦ “Eva Krasnova” and “Alexander Lyutov, Trump” skins ✦ “Roulette Backpack” and “Business Bag” accessories ♥️ Check it out — the case is already in the game! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
BE QUICK — CLAIM IT ALL!
💎 BE QUICK—CLAIM IT ALL! Show up for the Gift Drop every hour to get cases, BC, chips, and other rewards. The more players who join, the bigger the prize pool. Don’t drag your feet—get there first and claim the most! Tap 😈 if you’re already heading for the rewards! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
SERVERS ARE OPEN!
🔥 SERVERS ARE OPEN! Maintenance is over — the game is back! Jump in and claim rewards from the “Big Score” event and BLACK PASS. And every hour, head out to the “Drop” for BC, cases, tokens, and other rewards! Keep pushing forward and make the most of every day in the game! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
SO, WHO CHEATED?
😏 WHO WAS CHEATING? There were suspiciously many top scorers. Looks like we’ll have to put together an olympiad for you 👀 Meanwhile, we’ve picked 20 winners: ✦ Sasha_Barrera — KRASNODAR ✦ Vesely_Maga — PURPLE ✦ Axmed_Monolly — VORONEZH ✦ Danilka_Mishin — RED ✦ Kiany_Rave — KOSTROMA ✦ Missis_Aeplee — ASTANA ✦ Kot_Duson — MAGADAN ✦ Daniil_Sozonov — LIME ✦ Tesha_Buchillon — MAGADAN ✦ Milk_Golew — SPB ✦ Nafanya_Revenge — PINK ✦ Sotka_Extazzyy — CRIMSON ✦ Sigma_Lugovsky — BRATSK ✦ Charles_Chevalier — PURPLE ✦ Anna_Flover — TULA ✦ Frostix_Karleonov — NORILSK ✦ Senya_Grodnenskiy — ORANGE ✦ Dasha_Minskiy — UFA ✦ Valeron_Akulov — PERM ✦ Dastan_Russo — SOCHI Each winner gets: ✦ Auto Case 3.0 ✦ VIP Platinum for 14 days Rewards will be credited within 10 days. Didn’t find your name? Don’t relax just yet. We’ll see how well you know the game 😏 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
IS IT AVAILABLE YET?
📆 IS IT TIME ALREADY? Tomorrow, September 3 , starting at 7:00 AM MSK , the servers will be unavailable while we install the update. We’ll let you know in a separate post as soon as it’s ready. We’re adding new seasons of BLACK PASS and the Storm Cup , the “Big Jackpot” event, and the awesome “Ace” case ! And that’s not all! A Gift Drop will happen every hour, with loads of rewards. Rare prizes include 500 BC and the “Trump Card” and “Ace” cases . More details tomorrow! ♥️ if you’re looking forward to it! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
LET ME COPY
📝 LET ME COPY YOUR HOMEWORK The BLACK RUSSIA quiz is waiting for you 👀 Complete it to get a promo code. Collect five and you’ll also be in the running for prizes. We’ll randomly choose 20 winners from the top scorers. Each one will get: ✦ Auto Case 3.0 ✦ VIP Platinum for 14 days 🔗 Take the quiz: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/6a95960b49af47fc7f4e9652 You have until September 3, inclusive , to submit your answers. Winners will be announced on September 5 . ⚠️ If you got a perfect score, don’t change your in-game nickname before the results are announced — otherwise, we might not be able to find you. And don’t forget to show off your score in the comments 😏 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
FROM ASHES TO THE STARTING LINE
🔥 FROM THE ASHES — BACK ON THE GRID In 2008, the only Mazda Furai got destroyed in a fire during filming. But on September 3, it will return in the new season of “Storm Cup,” and with it comes the “Colossus Race” — a massive race that takes you across almost the entire map. And joining it: ✦ Chevrolet Corvette C8 ✦ Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ✦ Subaru Levorg But you won’t get these cars just by parking them in your garage. It takes more than flooring it. You’ll have to make it to the finish and leave everyone else far behind. Get your car ready. It’s going to be a long ride. 🏁 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
HIT THE JACKPOT
💼 HIT THE JACKPOT The “Ace” case has everything you need to take things to the next level: — Legendary Ferrari Purosangue — “Lucky Boss” and “Alexey Lyutov, Ace” skins — “Millionaire’s Case” and “Roulette Hat” accessories 📆 Coming to the game on September 3! The update will bring more than just a case and BLACK PASS—it’ll also add minigames. By the way, @alishocheck was the first to solve the riddle hiding the minigame’s name. Congrats! The answer: “Cyber Defender.” ⚡️ Less than a week until launch! Hit ♥️ if you’re looking forward to it! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
WE CAN’T START WITHOUT YOU!
😈 WE CAN’T START WITHOUT YOU! The servers are open and the new story mission is ready — we’re just missing the main character! Jump into the update and face worthy opponents. Who’s the main villain? ❤️ The bold brunette 🔥 The gray-haired guy 👍🏻 The guy with the gun 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
VIP MEMBERS ONLY
👑 VIPs ONLY If you’re reading this, you’re invited to the private party celebrating the launch of the “Big Score” event. 💎 The new BLACK PASS has these rides waiting for you: ✦ Bentley Bentayga EWB ✦ Nissan Laurel C33 ✦ Lexus LX 600 ✦ Mercedes Benz E63S W213 ✦ Citroën DS The teaser is here: Watch on VKontakte 👈 Watch on YouTube 👈 📆 Don’t be late— the party starts September 3! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
Can't get into the game?
🛠 Can't get into the game? If you get a connection error when logging in, try one of these two fixes: 1. Turn off your VPN and try logging in again. 2. If you need a VPN to access the internet, update the game through the official website , Google Play , or the App Store . ❤️ Have fun playing! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
FLOOR IT, NERVES SHOT
😈 FLOOR IT, NERVES OF STEEL Test yourself in the new mini-games in the “Cyber Event.” First, you’ll burn rubber. Then, you’ll test your patience. ✦ Bukhankas on the Loose: floor it, pass your rivals, and keep your car on the track. Just remember to brake before you meet the guardrail. ✦ Rusty Trail: make your way through the obstacle course, watch every move, and try not to lose it when the next mistake sends you back. 🤨 Stop blaming the laws of physics. Jump in and prove you’ve got the skills. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
CONTEST: STAGE 1
📍 CONTEST: STAGE 1 Find the location from the picture in the game, recreate the shot, and win prizes! What you need to do: — Include your character and vehicle in the shot; — Post the screenshot on any social network; — Submit a direct link to your post using the form. 🔗 Form : https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/6a7340945056907c6ad1b782/ ⏳ Deadline: August 10, 7:00 PM MSK Important : — One entry per player for each stage. — Your profile and post must stay public until the winners are announced. — Winners will be chosen at random on August 13 from participants who meet the requirements. 🎁 Stage 1 prizes : — 5 Kulibin outfits; — 5 Club Cases; — 15 Standard Cases; — 50 Hobo Cases; — 100 prizes of 1,000 batteries each. 🚐 Final prize draw : > We’ll draw 50 Cyber Vans among participants who complete all three stages. > Use the same nickname and server number on the form for every stage. You don’t have to win any individual stage. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
Stream with the developers!
🔥 Livestream with the developers! Join the livestream on August 3 at 7:00 PM MSK to learn more about the upcoming update! We’ll talk about future plans, show you what we’ve been working on, answer frequently asked questions, and chat with you. Follow the link and subscribe to the stream so you don’t miss the start! And don’t forget to send it to a friend—they might miss it otherwise.
THE RUMORS WERE TRUE
🗿 THE RUMORS WERE TRUE BLACK RUSSIA × “Cybervillage.” Robogozin hacked into Kulibin’s farm systems and caused a space-time glitch. Part of the cyberfarm, along with the show’s characters, ended up in our world. Fix the CyberUAZ, join the chase, and help the heroes get home. But part of their world will stay here. The collaboration case will feature the CyberGAZ, CyberUAZ, Kulibin and Robogozin outfits, CyberAccordion, and Zhuzhik. ⚖️ The story begins on August 6 . How it ends is up to you. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
NOW IN-GAME
🔥 NOW, JUMP IN The servers are open. The “Another Life” season has started — here’s what’s inside: ✦ New BLACK PASS ✦ “Club” Case ✦ Season 3 of the Storm Cup ✦ Updated calendar We showed off the cars, revealed the rewards, and gave you time to decide what you’d go for first. Now all that’s left is to claim it. ❤️ — and go grab those rewards. P.S. Storm Cup leaderboard rewards will be given out tomorrow after the restart. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
A DIFFERENT LIFE IS CLOSE
⚠️ A DIFFERENT LIFE IS CLOSE Tomorrow, we’ll temporarily take the servers offline starting at 7:00 AM Moscow time. When they’re back, you can check out the new BLACK PASS, the “Club” case, the Storm Cup, and the rewards calendar. 👊 We’ll post separately when the servers are back online. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
THIS IS WHAT’LL MAKE YOU LOG IN
🫵 THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL LOG IN FOR You’ve seen the teaser. Now here’s the full lineup. ✦ BLACK PASS ✦ — Lexus LFA — Toyota Cresta X100 — BMW M3 F80 Competition — Dodge Durango SRT — Volkswagen Passat B3 — 4 new outfits and an accessory set ✦ “Club” Case ✦ — Maybach Exelero — ZIS-115 ✦ Storm Cup ✦ — Hennessey Venom F5 — Lamborghini Huracan — Nissan GT-R R35 — Audi RS6 C7 facelift ✦ Reward Calendar ✦ — Mercedes-Benz W211 with a unique vinyl Complete the calendar without missing a day and claim the car on August 13. 😏 It starts July 23. Don’t miss day one. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
Update tomorrow—get ready.
😎 Update tomorrow — get ready. We’ll take the servers offline at 7:00 AM Moscow time. Wait for our post — we’ll let you know when everything’s ready! We’re bringing in a new map with new locations, bridges, wider roads, and interchanges. ❤️ if you’re looking forward to the launch! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
Something's changed
🥹 Something’s changed An ordinary courtyard. A familiar view from childhood. Everything’s where it should be… almost. The new BLACK PASS season is starting to show itself. We’ll share the first trailer in a few days and start revealing the details. 😏 You won’t have to wait long. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
DON'T COMPLAIN LATER THAT YOU MISSED IT
🔥 DON’T COMPLAIN LATER THAT YOU MISSED IT Watch on VK → click here 👈 Watch on YouTube → or here 👈 Get comfy in front of a big screen, turn up the volume, and watch the teaser for the new BLACK PASS season, “Another Life.” Watch it once to feel the vibe. Watch it again to catch what we’ve hidden in there. 😏 This season won’t be quiet, that’s for sure. We start making noise outside your window on July 23 .
Mark your calendars: July 16!
🔥 Remember the date: July 16! That’s when the big map update goes live. Look forward to bridges, new interchanges in Busaevo and Koryakino, country roads near the warehouses, an updated wedding area and other locations, plus a new island for off-roading. ❤️ if you’re already looking forward to July 16. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR VKontakte
The “Champion” Case is in the game!
🏆 The “Champion” case is now in the game! While the whole world follows the championship, a Lamborghini Aventador S with an exclusive vinyl wrap is already waiting for its owner. Open the case and add a true champion’s car to your garage. 🔥 If you’re already heading to open it. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
Football comes in all kinds
⚽️ Football can be a lot of things Sometimes it makes you happy; sometimes it gets on your nerves. But that's exactly why we love it. While some are battling for the cup on the field, you have a chance to become a champion in-game: in 2 days, the “Champion” Case will arrive, with two football skins, accessories, and a Lamborghini Aventador S with a unique vinyl wrap. You can picture that car in a football star's garage. But it'd be even better in yours. Leave a ❤️ if you're looking forward to July 9. 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
Floor it! 4 days left!
🏜 Floor it—only 4 days left! Weekends are the perfect time for races and Autocross. Make the most of the season, level up, and claim your “Hot Season” rewards while there’s still time! Every race earns Tropix for the summer reward track and racer XP. Don’t miss your chance to get the most out of it! 🔥 Event complete | ❤️ I’m joining the race 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VKontakte
The servers are open!
✅ The servers are open! We've updated the home screen—not just the visuals, but the entire system behind it. Logging in is faster, with fewer steps before you can start playing. The new architecture will also make connections to the servers more stable. ❤️ And there's more to come! 🐻 Play | 💙 BR on VK
Highlights from 2025–2026
- 30.01.2025 — Improved navigation and the Map Legend.
- 17.07.2025 — Tablet replaces the phone; reworked Traffic Police (ГИБДД) and Army, with missions and tokens.
- 11.09.2025 — New system for the FSB, Police Department (УМВД), and Prison Service (ФСИН); revamped crafting with a shared queue and instructions from Kulibych; new collision physics.
- 18.09.2025 — Two-part training with Uncle Slava and a news hub.
- 17.12.2025 — New weapon system: ammo by caliber, scopes, and damage indicators; the old HUD was removed.
- 19.02.2026 — “Duel” mode.
- 26.02.2026 — A special storyline; warehouse worker and parcel pickup point (PVZ) courier jobs; a buyer for skins and accessories.
- 16.04.2026 — The game’s anniversary: “Engine Roar. Part 2,” Storm Cup races, and x3 job payouts.
- 28.05.2026 — Container Battle moved to Arzamas; the “Edge of the Law” storyline.
- 12.06.2026 — Level progression added to the tablet.
- 03.07.2026 — New main screen that remembers your server and has a search feature.
- 16.07.2026 — Major map update: 16 bridges, interchanges, and an off-road island.
- 24.09.2026 — New shop with filters and car color selection.
- 26.09.2026 — Video about the development of the PC version.
- 01.10.2026 — Storyline finale; salaries increase with your character level.
- 15.10.2026 — Smaller game client, Authorization 2.0 for new players, and Auto Case 3.0.
- 17.10.2026 — The 92nd server, Tashkent, opened.
- 22.10.2026 — “King and Jester” Halloween event.
For more details, check out the pages on seasonal cases and drops in cases, crafting in the crafting section, new servers in the server list, and PC version development on the Black Russia on PC page. Codes released by the developers to celebrate updates are listed under promo codes.
Update the game without errors
- Update the game through the same store you downloaded it from: Google Play, the App Store, or RuStore.
- If you have the latest version but the game asks you to update, wait and try again later, as the help page recommends.
- Version from the official website: if you see “Install the latest version of the game,” download the new APK from the official website and install it over the old one without deleting it.
- Error 101 on iOS — update the game manually in the App Store.
- Connection error — turn off your VPN. If you can’t get online without it, update the game from an official source.
The servers are shut down while the update is rolling out, usually from 5:00 or 7:00 MSK. There’s no point trying to log in then — wait for the post saying they’re back up. After major updates, the developers often turn on x2 and give out a promo code.
