You will meet Joe Wild early in your Probably Stolen journey. He introduces you to his network, where you can buy upgrades to grow your business. These upgrades can attract more buyers and sellers, lower your expenses, and unlock new machines, such as the vending machine. But with so many options, it can be hard to decide which ones to get first. Here are the best Joe Wild upgrades you should prioritize in Probably Stolen.
Best Joe Wild Network Upgrades in Probably Stolen
Here are the upgrades you should get first:
Buyer Referral Service
From my experience, Buyer Referral Service is one of the best upgrades to get early in the game. It lets Joe connect you with more customers from his network. You will also get more customers who buy items from your Display Case. You do have to pay a small fee every night, but the extra customers make it worthwhile.
Showcase Expansion
Showcase Expansion is another great upgrade to get early. It increases your Display Case size and brings you an extra Display Case customer every day. More customers mean more chances to make money, and the extra space lets you sell more of the items you want. For example, if you have a lot of water, you can fill your Display Case with water-related items to attract more buyers.
Water Trading
Buying the Water Trading upgrade unlocks a new profession. You can purify water, make your own, and sell it to customers for a profit. There are other professions like Winemaking and Chemistry, but I personally prefer Water Trading. It’s simple to get started, and there’s a steady demand for water.
Rent Grace
With so many expenses to cover, saving enough money for rent can be difficult, especially during your first few weeks. Rent Grace gives you a one-time chance to skip a rent payment. However, you won’t get out of paying it altogether. The missed rent will be added to your next week’s payment.
You get Rent Grace by default on the Price Gouge and Mark Up difficulties. If you are playing on a harder difficulty, I’d recommend making it one of your first purchases from Joe Wild’s Network.
Power Line Hijack
Power Line Hijack makes your nightly electricity service free. This is a great upgrade if you use several machines that need power. It also protects your store from blackouts. This can save you a lot of money over time.
Marketplace Requests
Marketplace Requests is also a useful upgrade. It unlocks a new terminal where you can see different buyer requests. They request specific items within a specific time limit, and fulfilling them gives you more Credits than regular customers.
How to Get a Wild Network Upgrade in Probably Stolen
To get a Wild Upgrade, you can follow these steps:
- After you unlock Joe Wild’s upgrades, he will give you his business card.
- Check the card for his phone number. It’s 8376.
- Use the phone in your store and dial his number.
- Select Browse Wild’s Service to open his network.
- Now choose the upgrade you want and pay the fee to buy it.
- Released
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October 28, 2026
- Developer(s)
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Questing Goose Studio
- Publisher(s)
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tinyBuild
- Number of Players
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Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Playable
