What changed in Scrap Mechanic in 2018

A lot of scripting features are now available for modders, including the Lua Script API.

A new sphere shape type has been added to the game.

Challenge Mode has been added, featuring the Master Mechanic Trials with 40 challenges.

Fixed a network synchronization issue causing crashes for clients.

Enhancements to lighting, shaders, and environmental graphics for better aesthetics.

Progress on a new challenge mode with 40 challenges and modding support.

An encrypter that makes creations indestructible until removed or destroyed.

A new day-night cycle feature introduced in the survival branch.

A new robot enemy that shoots tape rolls at players, requiring strategic combat.

Six new resource containers for survival mode: Gas, Ammo, Battery, Seed, Fertilizer, and Water.

A new connecting system for transporting blocks, parts, and consumables between locations.

Interactive parts can now be upgraded for better efficiency and appearance.

Fix for lowest playable resolution (1024x768) defaulting to 1280x720.

Fixed a crash that was caused by an invalid terrain generation script or an invalid world builder terrain.

Lua API updates (no breaking changes).

Mods with no translation for the selected language will now default to English.

Fixed a networking issue that caused crashes when playing as a client.

Multiple explosion impulses on the character have less effect.

Parts that are split off from creations inherit the velocities of the creation.

Blowing up larger creations with a lot of explosives should now run a bit smoother.

More explosion debris particles should now be visible.

Fixed a networking related crash.

Fixed connect tool attaching to invisible gas canister connection points.

Fixed a rendering issue that could cause a crash when some parts were destroyed by an explosion.

Fixed an issue where the impulses from thruster and modded parts were applied with half strength if the game was running on low fps.

The range that explosions remove metal has been reduced.

Changed the particle effect that appears on the point where potatoes hit the gas canister.

Scripted interactive parts no longer incorrectly show up as buttons when connected to a seat.

Explosion impulses on players have been adjusted.

Character impulses are applied per tick instead of every frame.

Fixed 'Server started with mismatching developer mode flags' issue when loading games.

Fixed a networking issue that caused crashes when playing as a client.

Character impulses are applied per tick instead of every frame.

Mods with no translation for the selected language will now default to English.

Added more helpful error messages.

The range that explosions remove metal has been reduced.

Fixed a networking related crash.

Fixed an issue in the test that caused creations and players to fly away with a very high speed when building the lift into them.

Optimized explosions for smoother gameplay.

Multiple explosion impulses on the character have less effect.

More explosion particles should be visible.

Scripted interactive parts no longer incorrectly show up as buttons when connected to a seat.

Fixed an issue where the impulses were applied with half strength if the game was running on low fps.

Lua API updates (no breaking changes).

Parts that are split off from creations inherit the velocities of the creation.

Fixed connect tool attaching to invisible gas canister connection points.

Fix for lowest playable resolution (1024x768) defaulting to 1280x720.

Fixed 'Server started with mismatching developer mode flags' issue when loading games.

Fixed a crash that was caused by an invalid terrain generation script or an invalid world builder terrain.

Changed the particle effect that appears on the point where potatoes hit the gas canister.

Fixed a rendering issue that could cause a crash when some parts were destroyed by an explosion.

Only explosion impulses are penalized when applied multiple times.

Tweaked (increased) the explosion impulse on players.

Added ground effects that vary with material type.

Improved game settings persistence.

Expanded functionality for modders using Lua.

New explosive canisters that can be detonated in various ways.

Enhanced scripting capabilities for modders.

Players can now toggle camera shake effects.

Players will experience knockback when hit by potatoes.

Visual effects added for block destruction.

Improved blueprint export functionality.

Improved error reporting for blueprint imports.

Improved collision sensitivity for explosive canisters.

Participate in a building event with the Raft team by creating and submitting builds in either game.

Improved movement mechanics for a better gameplay experience.

Different materials now have varying damage resistance.

New explosive canisters that can be triggered in various ways.

Players can now toggle camera shake.

Expanded capabilities for modders using Lua Script API.

Different materials now take varying amounts of damage.

New system for creating randomly generated roads in Survival terrain.

New NPCs in Survival mode that players can assist for rewards.

A new fantastical animal added to the game with unique AI.

Farmbots received new textures and visual improvements.

New canisters that explode when hit or dropped, introducing material damage.

A new mode where players complete trials using limited parts.

A new customizable mechanic outfit introduced.

New interactive part that allows players to slice trees and rocks.

New warehouses with over 100 different rooms for exploration.

Includes useful modding features like automatic script reloading.

Players should not be teleported around anymore when playing with friends.

Grass is now visible at further distances.

Modders can now make their own spud guns and thrusters.

Added a lot of new tool animations.

Fixed a crash that occurred when a seat has no ragdoll definition.

Sensors now detect and are triggered by potatoes.

Old worlds will now work with the updated version.

Made various changes to the Lua API.

Automatic script reloading when the game is started with the -dev launch option.

Improvements made to the network code for creations and all interactive parts.

Fixed a bug causing ground particles and sound not to trigger.

Lua storage will only write to save file if the saved data differs from the previous value.

Uploaded a first version of the Lua API Reference.

The Lua print command does no longer write to the log.

Changed the destructable boolean to an integer quality level.

Added one tick to timers when imported and upgraded from older versions.

General crash fixes implemented.

Added mod support for particles and audio.

Will return in a safe version.

Resolved issues for both clients and hosts.

Grass is now visible at further distances.

Resolved crash that occurred when the game auto-downloaded required workshop content.

Changes made when dragging connections.

Modders can now make their own spud guns and thrusters.

No reload required.

Players should not be teleported around anymore when playing with friends.

Includes a proper sprint animation that works with all tools.

Fixed an issue where some parts of the physics terrain did not match the graphics.

Fixed an issue where multiple players could control the same character when sharing worlds.

Spudguns will be made available in Creative mode as per community requests.

Mod Tool now supports custom tile assets for terrain.

The Mod Tool has been updated to work with custom tile assets.

A new mod called the Stunt Track Pack featuring crazy stunt tracks has been released.

Spudguns will now work in Creative mode, along with new features in an upcoming update.

Fixed an issue where multiple players could control the same character when sharing worlds.

New mod called the Stunt Track Pack with crazy stunt tracks available.

Modders can now add terrain assets to the Tile Builder.

Resolved an issue where some parts of the physics terrain did not match the graphics.

Mod Tool updated to work with custom tile assets.

World Builder now automatically downloads Terrain Assets when subscribing to tiles.

Mod Tool updated to work with custom tile assets.

Fixed an issue where some parts of the physics terrain did not match the graphics.

Fixed an issue where multiple players could control the same character when sharing worlds.

Fixed an issue where multiple players could control the same character when sharing worlds.

Fixed an issue when subscribing and unsubscribing while terrain assets are active.

Fixed an issue when subscribing and unsubscribing while terrain assets are active.

World Builder now automatically downloads Terrain Assets when subscribing to tiles.

Fixed an issue where some parts of the physics terrain did not match the graphics.

Meet your new metal best mate, the all-new Craftbot, essential for crafting in Survival Mode.

Improvements to multiplayer networking to enhance gameplay experience.

The Spudgun's mechanics are being reworked to enhance gameplay and projectile behavior.

New outfits and customization options for characters in Survival Mode.

Meet your new metal best mate, the all-new Craftbot, essential for crafting in Survival Mode.

New terrain assets will be available for modders to enhance the tile editor.

The development of Survival Mode continues with a focus on quality and new features.

Players can now use a Refinery to process collected resources into blocks for crafting.

New AI for Farmbots is developed, allowing them to chase players and attack.

The Spudgun's mechanics are being reworked to introduce a new projectile system for better gameplay.

Ongoing development of Survival Mode, emphasizing quality and feature richness.

New AI for Farmbots is implemented, allowing them to chase players with improved behavior.

Improvements to multiplayer networking to enhance the experience and reduce issues.

New terrain assets will be available for modders to enhance the Scrap Mechanic world.

New outfits and customization options for characters in Survival Mode.

The Refinery processes resource materials into blocks for building and crafting in Survival Mode.

A powerful tool for creating and sharing custom worlds.

A new tool for creating and sharing custom worlds.

Players can now create their own racecourses and stunt tracks.

Players can now create their own racecourses and stunt tracks.

Resolved a crash issue that affected players using specific graphics cards.

Addressed a crash that occurred at startup on certain computer setups, particularly those running Windows 7.

Addressed a crash that occurred at startup on certain computer setups.

Resolved an issue causing crashes on specific AMD Radeon R3, R5, and R7 graphics cards.