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What changed in Scrap Mechanic in 2022

132 updates · 12 main milestones · Mar 11, 2022 to Oct 4, 2022

  1. 8 events
    Launch of UV Grow Bedsnew content

    New farming item that allows planting underground or on creations.

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    Introduction of Drill Spawnernew content

    New enemy spawners that burrow underground.

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    New Outfits with Fixesnew content

    New outfits added, including fixes to old farmhand and farmer outfits.

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    Completion of New Warehousenew content

    New sections and secrets with better rewards in the warehouse.

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    Complete Rework of Lighting SystemvisualsMilestone

    Improves visuals and optimizes frame rate, supports more light sources and real-time shadows.

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    Introduction of the Minerbotnew content

    New flying bot that sprays rocks at Mechanics.

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    Addition of Fire Game Mechanicgameplay

    Fires now spread if not extinguished, adding a new challenge.

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    Introduction of Builder Questsgameplay

    New quests that reward players for helping characters build various items.

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  2. 8 events
    Fixed lift counting bearings and suspensions twicebug fix
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    Fixed wrong shapeset path in example blocks and part modbug fix
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    Fixed slow loading times in tile builder with many objectsperformance
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    Fixed invisible loot objects when dropping sledgehammer or spud gunbug fix
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    Fixed invisible reward customization item in dressbotbug fix
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    Fixed shader issue caused by Intel 10gen UHD graphics driverbug fix
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    Fixed crash when modifying HUD related to new item pickup displaybug fix
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    Fixed validation issue for JSON arrays in mod toolbug fix
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  3. 25 events
    Fixed showInInventory JSON setting ignored by mod inventorybug fix
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    Changed sm.log logging functions to take variable amount of argumentschanges
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    Fixed misshaped loading bar popup when downloading contentbug fix
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    New images on crashed ship and mechanic station waypointsvisuals
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    Lua GUIs can play modded effectsgameplay
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    Fixed common crash that could randomly occurbug fix
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    Fixed tools not showing up in mod inventorybug fix
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    Fixed crash when building joints on removed shapesbug fix
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    New item pickup display addednew content
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    Inputs no longer get stuck when entering/exiting seatsbug fix
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    Added missing upgrade effect on craftbotbug fix
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    GuiInterface's createHorizontalSlider now has option to invert sliderui ux
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    Added missing pick-up sound to tutorial bucketaudio
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    Smoother player character and enemy rotationgameplay
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    Fixed HUD GUI elements visible during challenge mode camerabug fix
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    Fixed horn pitch not persisting after leaving and rejoiningbug fix
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    Fixed character rotation issue in challenge victory screenbug fix
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    Fixed issue causing stone nodes to float in the airbug fix
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    Fixed level intro cinematic not playing in challenge modebug fix
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    Fixed bad performance in custom creative worlds with lots of waterperformance
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    Fixed issue causing stuntman outfit to be unlockable from garment boxesbug fix
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    Added setColor function for jointsgameplay
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    Player health resets to full when challenge resets or changes levelgameplay
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    Projectiles can now have modded effectsgameplay
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    Fixed enemy spawners in challenge mode not rotating spawned enemies correctlybug fix
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  4. 7 events
    Fixed camera movement issue when alt-tabbing back to gamebug fix
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    Fixed performance issue for worlds with many interactable shapesperformance
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    Handbook now visible when dropped on groundui ux
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    Fixed issue causing Applicator outfit to not be unlockablebug fix
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    Fixed crash occurring when leaving gamesbug fix
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    Fixed Mod Tool custom icons checkbox functionalitybug fix
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    Fixed positioning issue with Ball Socket effectbug fix
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  5. 7 events
    Fixed issue causing custom worlds to not load properlybug fix

    Backup may be needed from user directory.

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    Fixed issue causing beds and raids to not workbug fix
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    Fixed crashes from Lua scripts sending invalid numbers to physicsbug fix
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    Fixed rendering issues on Intel graphics devicesbug fix
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    Fixed paint tool visualization staying after unequipping toolbug fix
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    Fixed health bar filling up when rejoining a gamebug fix
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    Fixed missing effect when hitting things with sledgehammerbug fix
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  6. 5 events
    Fixed issue where stuntman outfit pieces showed up in garment boxesbug fix
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    Fixed issue where old creative worlds would not loadbug fix
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    Crash fixesbug fix
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    Added missing stuntman outfit namesgameplay
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    Fixed seated first-person camera position issuebug fix
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  7. 6 events
    Optimized Ragdoll SimulationperformanceMilestone

    Improved performance during big bot raids with optimized ragdoll simulation and character collision detection.

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    Highlighting New Mods on Workshopnew content

    Featured new mods like Raft Mechanic with quests and new parts.

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    Challenge Mode Expansion with 10 New Challengesnew contentMilestone

    Added 10 new challenges for a total of 50, unlocking a special Stuntman outfit upon completion.

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    Improved Mod SupportmoddingMilestone

    Enhanced modding capabilities allowing for more options and the introduction of Scrap Mechanic Golf mod.

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    Character Spawner Part in Challenge Buildernew content

    New part allows players to spawn bots in custom challenges.

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    Survival Mode Onboarding Experiencenew content

    Introduced a series of quests and a Builder Guide part to help new players learn Survival mode.

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  8. 6 events
    Fixed builder guide icon positioningbug fix
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    Fixed bug where part names in mods would fail to fallback to Englishbug fix
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    New quest tracker HUDnew content
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    Fixed crash when generating icons for blueprints in custom game modbug fix
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    Fixed crashes where json files would contain invalid numbersbug fix
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    Electric Engine powers up significantly fasterbalance change
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  9. 9 events
    Fixed bug with missing fires and other script data when entering old worldsbug fix
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    Fixed bug with sm.joint.setTargetLength not working with pistons added in survivalbug fix
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    Fixed crash when attempting to weld joints against jointsbug fix
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    Fixed bug where menu music would continue to play when starting a custom gamebug fix
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    Fixed bug where too long names for mods and blueprints would not upload to steambug fix
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    Fixed bug with modded items having the wrong sorting order in inventorybug fix
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    Support for modded log book entries in custom gamesnew content
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    Fixed bug with health bars in challenge mode showing up for clientsbug fix
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    Fixed bug when carrying objects and got incorrect interaction promptsbug fix
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  10. 3 events
    Fixed a crash that occurred when blueprints had invalid joint jsonbug fix
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    Prefabs added to the Mod Tool Tile Buildernew content
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    Fixed a crash that occurred when renderable json files had an invalid root objectbug fix
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  11. 3 events
    Fixed crash that occurred when projectiles were fired in an area triggers projectile hit callbackbug fix
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    Blueprints added to the Mod Tool Tile Editornew content
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    Fixed a crash related to the Controllerbug fix
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  12. 1 event
    Waypoint nodes available in the in-game Tile Editornew content
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  13. 1 event
    New tutorial added to the crash site bucketnew content
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  14. 3 events
    Fixed a crash that could occur when closing GUIs of some interactable parts after the part was destroyedbug fix
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    Fixed a crash that occurred when spamming the take picture button in the blueprint export GUIbug fix
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    Fixed a crash that could happen when a client is joining a game into a world that is being destroyedbug fix
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  15. 4 events
    Fixed a crash that occurred when having incorrect item translation files in a modbug fix
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    Fixed player hands being rendered incorrectlybug fix
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    Fixed particle emitters being hidden incorrectly in the particle editorbug fix
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    Fixed a crash related to the builder guidebug fix
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  16. 10 events
    Fixed a crash when using non-english new save filenamebug fix
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    Fixed broken tutorial GUI in some resolutionsbug fix
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    Fixed a crash when mods use an inventory smaller than the hotbar sizebug fix
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    Fixed script errorsbug fix
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    Fixed an interaction bug with the logbookbug fix
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    Fixed num pad and other special key button prompts spacing and font colorbug fix
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    Fixed auto-generation for effect sets in the mod toolbug fix
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    Fixed a bug where mods could not dofile() script files in the core content directoriesbug fix
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    Fixed a crash when displaying visualization and switching worldsbug fix
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    Fixed a bug where the game settings dropdown would stay after closing the menubug fix
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  17. 5 events
    Fixed a crash when sending an AreaTrigger to a clientbug fix
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    Fixed issues with file referencing in modsbug fix
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    Fixed a crash when starting the game with an invalid menu blueprintbug fix
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    Fixed GetHarvestableForCell script callback for modsbug fix
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    Fixed bug where player spawn position would be wrong when loading in a warehousebug fix
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  18. 8 events
    Loading time optimizationsperformance
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    Ragdoll optimizationsperformance
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    Visualization shader improvementvisuals
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    New Tile Editor GUInew content
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    New World Builder GUInew content
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    Debris optimizations (new debris system)performance
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    Particle quality improvementsvisuals
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    Lighting improvementsvisuals
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  19. 13 events
    Introduction of Turret Seatnew contentMilestone

    A new interactive part allowing players to drive and build on it.

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    New Underground Locationsnew content

    New secret underground locations are being developed.

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    Sawbot Helper Botnew contentMilestone

    A new bot that cuts blocks into scalable wedges.

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    Multi-component Kitnew contentMilestone

    A new kit for upgrading gear and crafting new items.

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    Optimizations for Ragdoll SimulationperformanceMilestone

    Improved performance during ragdoll simulation and character collision detection.

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    Trashbot Updatenew content

    An update on the new enemy Trashbot.

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    Ore Collector & Crusher Toolsnew contentMilestone

    New tools for gathering and processing ores underground.

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    Challenge Mode Updatenew contentMilestone

    Addition of 10 new challenges in Challenge Mode.

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    Improved Mod SupportmoddingMilestone

    New possibilities for mod creators including custom game modes and NPCs.

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    Miner Outfit Revealnew content

    New outfit available in the upcoming chapter.

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    Survival Mode TutorialgameplayMilestone

    New onboarding experience for new players in Survival mode.

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    Cinematic Tool for Cutscenesnew content

    New tool for creating cutscenes in Survival and Challenge Mode.

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    Bots in Challenge Mode Buildernew content

    Addition of bot spawner blocks for custom challenges.

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