Overview
PowerWash Simulator is a simulation video game developed by FuturLab and published by Square Enix Collective. The game was first made available in early access through Steam on 19 May 2021, and was fully released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 14 July 2022. Further ports for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, were for a 31 January 2023 release. A standalone VR port titled PowerWash Simulator VR for Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro models is set to be released on November 2, 2023. Players take control of a power washing business and complete various jobs to earn money. Gameplay primarily revolves around using a power washer to clean dirt off of objects and buildings.
Gameplay
PowerWash Simulator is a simulation game played in the first-person perspective. Set in the town of Muckingham, players take control of a small power washing business and take jobs for a variety of clients in different locations in the form of levels. Players must remove dirt from various objects, ranging from residential houses to a Mars rover, to complete each level. Successfully cleaning an object will grant the player money, which can then be used to upgrade their power washing tools. These upgrades allow the player to customise their power washer to be more effective at certain ranges or in certain situations. The player can also use additional tools, like a ladder which can reach different areas of a level.
Several new jobs have been added to the game via a series of free updates since launch. Multiple "Special Pack" expansions themed after other media franchises have also been released as downloadable content. These include the "Tomb Raider Special Pack" on 31 January 2023; the Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed "Midgar Special Pack" on 2 March 202;, the "SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack" on 29 June 2023; and the "Back to the Future Special Pack" on 16 November 2023. A pack based on Warhammer 40,000 is planned for release later in 2023.
Development
The game was developed by British studio FuturLab.
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