What changed in Scrap Mechanic in 2019

79 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 25, 2019 to Sep 27, 2019

  1. 7 events
    Introduction of the Dressbotnew content

    New crafting feature allowing players to create and customize clothing using cotton from plants.

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    World Optimizationperformance

    Improvements allowing around 3,000 trees and rocks to be visible simultaneously.

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    Introduction of the Cookbotnew content

    New mechanical cook that prepares food to maintain player health.

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    Progress on Survival ModegameplayMilestone

    Updates on the development of Survival Mode, including new features and optimizations.

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    Base Defence Mechanicsnew content

    Players can build bases to store resources, but must defend against Farmbots and Haybots.

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    Introduction of Glow-wormsnew content

    New wildlife that can be picked up and used to craft glowsticks in various colors.

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    New Location: Propane Stationnew content

    A new explosive area with aggressive Totebots, offering high-risk, high-reward gameplay.

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  2. 10 events
    Dynamic Lights and Shadow Casting Improvementsvisuals

    Improvements made to dynamic lights and shadow casting.

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    Introduction of Cookbotnew content

    New Cookbot that can craft dishes and revive fallen mechanics.

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    Big Menu Redesignui ux

    Redesign of the inventory menu based on community feedback.

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    Smashable Crates with Lootnew content

    New smashable crates scattered around the map containing items.

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    New Survival Music Tracksaudio

    New atmospheric music tracks added for survival mode.

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    Engine Updates for Translucencyvisuals

    Updates to engine for better translucency effects on trees and bushes.

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    Totebots Final Animationvisuals

    Final animation added for Totebots.

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    Introduction of Haybotnew content

    New enemy character, the Haybot, introduced in survival mode.

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    Introduction of Multitoolnew content

    New multitool introduced for refining materials in survival mode.

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    Crash Site Revealednew content

    Introduction of the crash site where players start in survival mode.

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  3. 7 events
    Redesigned Lift with New Functionsui ux

    The lift has been redesigned to support new features and includes a new remote.

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    Upgrade Parts and ComponentsgameplayMilestone

    New upgradeable interactive parts allow for enhanced functionality in Survival mode.

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    Seamless World Transition Improvementsgameplay

    Enhancements for transitioning between open world and warehouse environments.

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    Visual Enhancements and Updatesvisuals

    Improvements to graphics, including dynamic lighting and updated old parts.

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    Tapebots Behavior TweaksgameplayMilestone

    Tapebots are being adjusted to provide a more challenging combat experience.

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    Character Customization Featuresnew contentMilestone

    Players can now customize their Mechanics with various outfits and cosmetics.

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    Introduction of Packing Stationsnew content

    New Packing Stations allow players to load produce for delivery to farmer hideouts.

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  4. 2 events
    Introduction of Challenge Buildernew contentMilestone

    Players can now build and share their own Challenge packs on the workshop.

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    Challenge Mode Expansiongameplay

    Players can now create and share custom challenges after completing them.

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  5. 17 events
    Builderbots no longer crash when attempting to sitbug fix
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    Fixed path issues for UTF-8 characters in usernamebug fix
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    Fixed issue with saving creations in challengesbug fix
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    Fixed challenge completion bug when inside goalbug fix
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    Fixed non-working chat commandsbug fix
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    Fixed loading issues with finished challengesbug fix
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    F5 no longer resets the Challenge Builderquality of life
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    64x64 block building in challengesgameplay
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    Builderbot thruster effect addedvisuals
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    Error messages for mods with -dev launch optionsystem
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    Added message for console commands in Challenge Builderui ux

    Hints about enabling or disabling tools like the spudgun.

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    Fixed build area not updating when weldedbug fix
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    Fixed bug with challenge balls as decorationsbug fix
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    Builderbot animation fixesbug fix
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    Fixed missing creations from previous playthroughsbug fix
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    Optimizations to object meshes and texturesperformance

    Saves video memory and allows mods to update automatically.

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    Fixed static creations counting as dynamicbug fix
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  6. 18 events
    Music Playback Fix in Challenge Modeaudio

    Music from Creative mode is no longer playing in Challenge mode.

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    Crash Fix for Missing Graphics Driversbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that happened after the game failed to start because of missing graphics drivers and other graphics related issues.

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    Memory Allocation Fixesperformance

    Made some memory allocation fixes.

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    Crash Fix When Joining Gamebug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that could happen when someone was joining the game while creations were being modified.

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    Sensor Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the sensor noticeable at high velocity.

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    Hotbar Row Selection Changeshotbar

    F1, F2, F3 now changes hotbar row selection. It can still be changed with Alt+1, Alt+2 and Alt+3.

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    Popup Menu Escape Key Functionalityui ux

    Popup menus can now be closed with the escape key.

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    Challenge Creations Savegameplay

    Creations that beat a challenge will now be saved in the start zone next time the player replays the challenge.

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    Shader Loading Fix on Linuxbug fix

    Fix for shader loading when running the game on Linux using Wine.

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    Additional Building Parts in Challengesnew content

    Added more building parts in some challenges to give players more building options.

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    Texture Cache Issues Fixedperformance

    Fixed some texture cache issues for mods that should result in faster load times.

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    Better Error Checking for Modsmodding

    Better error checking for mods in the mod tool.

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    New Scripting Featuresnew content

    Some new scripting features.

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    Animated Glow Effect for Challenge Mode Ballvisuals

    The Challenge mode ball now has an animated glow effect.

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    DLL Files Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with some DLL files.

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    Lift and Weld Tool Minor Issues Fixedbug fix

    Fixed some minor issues with the lift and the weld tool.

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    Random Client Crash Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that could randomly occur for clients.

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    Gray Screen Loading Fixbug fix

    The game no longer shows a gray screen when loading up a challenge for the first time.

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  7. 18 events
    Fix for shader loading on Linux using Winebug fix

    Possible fix for shader loading when running the game on Linux using Wine.

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    DLL file issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with some dll files.

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    Challenge creations saved in start zonegameplay

    Creations that beat a challenge will now be saved in the start zone next time the player replays the challenge.

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    Crash fix when joining game during modificationsbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that could happen when someone was joining the game while creations were being modified.

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    New scripting features addednew content

    Some new scripting features.

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    Texture cache issue fixed for modsperformance

    Fixed some texture cache issues for mods that should result in faster load times.

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    More building parts in challengesgameplay

    Added more building parts in some challenges to give players more building options.

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    Crash fix for missing graphics driversbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that happened after the game failed to start because of missing graphics drivers and other graphics related issues.

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    Random client crash fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that could randomly occur for clients.

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    Memory allocation fixesperformance

    Made some memory allocation fixes.

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    Better error checking for modsquality of life

    Better error checking for mods in the mod tool.

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    Hotbar row selection changeshotbar

    F1, F2, F3 now changes hotbar row selection. It can still be changed with Alt+1, Alt+2 and Alt+3.

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    Music from Creative mode in Challenge modeaudio

    Music from Creative mode is no longer playing in Challenge mode.

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    Gray screen issue on challenge loadbug fix

    The game no longer shows a gray screen when loading up a challenge for the first time.

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    Sensor issue fix at high velocitybug fix

    Fixed an issue with the sensor noticeable at high velocity.

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    Lift and weld tool minor issues fixedbug fix

    Fixed some minor issues with the lift and the weld tool.

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    Escape key closes popup menusui ux

    Popup menus can now be closed with the escape key.

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    Animated glow effect for Challenge mode ballvisuals

    The Challenge mode ball now has an animated glow effect.

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