What changed in Trailmakers in 2017

152 updates · 15 main milestones · Apr 27, 2017 to Dec 27, 2017

  1. 47 events
    Sandbox Island Multiplayer ModeotherMilestone

    You can now play Sandbox Island in Multiplayer mode without objectives.

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    Sandbox Mode Stat Screen Issue Fixedbug fix

    The stat screen that appears between Islands doesn’t display anymore when in Sandbox Mode.

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    King Crown Drop Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the King not dropping his crown upon death.

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    New Power Core Tutorial Screengameplay

    A new tutorial screen for new players has been added.

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    New Sounds for Multiplayer Eventsaudio

    Multiplayer has a bunch of new sounds related to events.

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    Fixed Various Ball Puzzle Issuesbug fix

    Fixes to some of the earlier Ball Puzzles.

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    Player Character Physics Overhaulgameplay

    The player character is no longer strapped into their seat tightly, allowing for more realistic movements during gameplay.

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    Loading Screen Planet Fixedbug fix

    Fixed the planet on the loading screen.

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    LOD Tweaks for Improved Performanceperformance

    Added and tweaked LOD settings in numerous places to help performance.

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    Improved Water Appearancevisuals

    The look of the water has been updated.

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    Fixed Jump Island Issuebug fix

    Fixed one of the jumps on Jump Island.

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    Player Character Physics Overhaulgameplay

    The player character is no longer strapped into their seat tightly, allowing for more realistic movements during gameplay.

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    Game Pauses on Escape Keyquality of life

    The game now pauses when you press Escape.

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    Fixed Colliders on World Objectsbug fix

    Applied colliders to rocks and other objects around the world.

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    New Ambient Sounds on Sandbox Islandaudio

    Added new ambient sounds when on Sandbox Island.

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    Hinge Joint Removal Fixbug fix

    Fixed hinges not removing their joints upon being scrapped.

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    Changes to Lift Physicsbalance change

    Changes made to wings, propellers, and general lift physics requiring more speed to get airborne.

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    Server Connection Hang Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue in which the game would hang when trying to connect to a non-existent server.

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    Suspension Block Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Suspension Block is now displayed correctly.

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    Fixed Sandbox Mode Stat Screen Issuebug fix

    The stat screen that appears between Islands doesn’t display anymore when in Sandbox Mode.

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    Crash on Quit Fixedbug fix

    Hopefully fixed the crash which happened when quitting the game.

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    New Multiplayer Soundsaudio

    Multiplayer has a bunch of new sounds related to events.

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    Bolt Pickups Renamedui ux

    The Bolt pickups are now correctly labeled in the UI, no longer called Stars.

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    Fixed Server Connection Hang Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue in which the game would hang when trying to connect to a server that no longer existed.

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    Cleared Fog on Sandbox Islevisuals

    The fog on Sandbox Isle has cleared up, improving visibility.

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    New Power Core Tutorial Screengameplay

    A new tutorial screen for new players has been added.

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    Fixed Game Crash on Quitbug fix

    Hopefully fixed the crash which happened when quitting the game.

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    New Ramp to Jump Islandgameplay

    A new ramp has been added allowing travel back to Jump Island from Wind Island.

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    New Textures for Ball Puzzle Goalvisuals

    The Ball Puzzle Goal has a new texture.

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    Game Pauses on Escape Keyquality of life

    The game now pauses when you press Escape.

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    Multiplayer Sandbox Island ModegameplayMilestone

    You can now play Sandbox Island in Multiplayer mode without objectives.

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    Quit to Main Menu Errors Fixedbug fix

    Some of the Quit to Main Menu errors have been resolved.

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    Enhanced Xbox One Controller Supportui ux

    More basic Xbox One Controller support added with new button functionalities.

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    Fixed Suspension Block Displaybug fix

    Suspension Block is now displayed correctly.

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    Fixed Quit to Main Menu Errorsbug fix

    Some of the Quit to Main Menu errors have been banished.

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    Improved Builder UI Iconsui ux

    Builder UI has some new, improved icons.

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    Jump Island Fixbug fix

    Fixed one of the jumps on Jump Island.

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    Enhanced Xbox One Controller Supportui ux

    More basic Xbox One Controller support added with specific button functionalities.

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    Cleared Fog on Sandbox Islevisuals

    The fog on Sandbox Isle has cleared up.

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    Fixed Hinge Joint Removalbug fix

    Fixed hinges not removing their joints upon being scrapped.

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    New Ambient Sounds on Sandbox Islandaudio

    Some new ambient sounds have been added when on Sandbox Island.

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    Ball Puzzle Fixesbug fix

    Fixes to some of the earlier Ball Puzzles.

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    Fixed Loading Screen Planet Issuebug fix

    Fixed the planet on the loading screen.

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    Seat Distance Detection Improvedbug fix

    Better seat distance detection when trying to enter a seat.

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    Updated to Unity 2017.3.0f2performance

    The game has been updated to Unity 2017.3.0f2.

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    Fixed King Crown Drop Issuebug fix

    Fixed the King not dropping his crown upon death.

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    Dynamic Force Distribution for Larger Structuresgameplay

    Larger structures now react better when crashing, breaking, and exploding.

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  2. 54 events
    Particle System Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a weird particle system bug.

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    Repairing Blocks Key Binding Fixbug fix

    Fixed the issue with repairing blocks causing custom key bindings to reset.

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    Engine Glow Fixbug fix

    Fixed engine glow issues.

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    New Multiplayer UIui ux

    Multiplayer now features an improved user interface.

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    Backend Changes to Network Codenetwork

    Implemented numerous backend changes to network code.

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    New Loading Screen for Expeditionnew content

    Added a new loading screen when continuing expedition.

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    Text Chat in Multiplayerui ux

    Players can now use text chat in Multiplayer by hitting enter.

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    Smoke Effect Fixbug fix

    Rubber vs metal is now only smoke.

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    Collider Fix for Rampsbug fix

    Fixed some ramps not having colliders.

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    Early Xbox One Controller Supportnew content

    Basic Xbox One controller support added, allowing vehicle control with default keybindings.

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    Marquee Tool and Hover Fixesbug fix

    Numerous fixes for marquee tool and hover in builder.

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    Structure Removal Fixbug fix

    Fixed structures not being removed when respawning players.

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    Crown Pickup Spawning Fixbug fix

    Fixed multiple crown pickups spawning in King of the Hill.

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    Piston Block Key Binding Fixbug fix

    The Piston block now has functioning initial key binding.

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    Hinge Rotation Fixbug fix

    Fixed rotation of hinges in builder.

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    Countdown Fix in King of the Hillbug fix

    Fixed missing countdown in King of the Hill game mode.

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    Checkpoints Activation Fixedbug fix

    Checkpoints between islands now activate correctly.

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    Hinge Block Logic Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue in hinge block logic and implemented TakeDamageResult in damage system.

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    Multi-Part Blocks Fixbug fix

    Fixed all multi-part blocks if they end up in the same weld group.

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    Climb Island Redesigngameplay

    Climb Island has been slightly redesigned to improve the new player experience.

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    Custom Axes Input Fixbug fix

    Fixed custom axes input being set when reseating a character in transformations.

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    King of the Hill Introduction Screennew content

    Added a new introduction screen for King of the Hill mode.

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    New Camera Choicesnew content

    Added new camera choices accessible by pressing C.

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    Improved Mountain Aestheticsvisuals

    Tiling on rocks increased for prettier mountains.

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    Updated Enter Seat Keyui ux

    The Enter Seat key has changed to E, not all UI elements have been updated to display this!

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    Standard Impact Effect Updatevisuals

    Standard impact is now a subtle smoke effect; sand particles are for sand impacts only.

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    Powercore Stacking Fixbug fix

    Fixed Powercore stacking in HUD.

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    Fixed Sandbox Tutorial Repetitionbug fix

    You will no longer need to repeat the tutorial when entering Sandbox mode.

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    Client Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed clients crashing server when joining from an old session.

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    Improved Sounds for Various Elementsaudio

    New sounds added or improved for turbulence, lava material, wheel impacts, and more.

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    Brighter Ambient Lightvisuals

    Ambient light during daytime is now brighter.

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    Power Cores Minimum Fixbug fix

    Ensured players have a minimum number of Power Cores when reaching hover island.

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    Crown Pickup During Repair Fixbug fix

    Fixed being able to pick up the crown while repairing.

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    Enter Nearest Seatquality of life

    You now enter the nearest seat without needing to look at it.

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    Triangular Checkpoints Collider Additionbug fix

    Added colliders to the triangular checkpoints.

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    Builder Category Switching Fixbug fix

    Fixed builder categories screwing up when switching categories rapidly.

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    Updated Bridges in King of the Hillgameplay

    Bridges in King of the Hill have been updated.

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    Single Frame Jet Fixbug fix

    Fixed single frame without jets.

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    Trailmakers Logo Visibility Fixbug fix

    Fixed the Trailmakers Logo remaining visible after the epic jump.

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    Multiplayer Server Options Expandednew content

    Multiplayer now has more options when creating a server, including Infinite Power Cores.

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    Seat Placement Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue where seat could not be placed due to obfuscated compression hints.

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    Power Core Cost Fixbug fix

    Fixed Power Core cost of multi-part blocks.

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    Build Sounds Fixbug fix

    Fixed build-sounds on various new blocks.

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    More Spawn Points Addedgameplay

    Added more spawn points in King of the Hill mode.

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    Removed Player Spawn Positionsgameplay

    Removed player spawn positions from the center island in King of the Hill.

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    New Block Welding Systemnew content

    Introduced a new block welding system v. 0.1.

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    Damage Detection Implementationgameplay

    Implemented hooks and data flow to detect player damage and added full wheel trigger to wheels.

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    Localization Fixesbug fix

    Implemented various localization fixes.

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    New Sandbox Worldnew content

    Introduced a new, super early Sandbox world accessible from the main menu.

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    New Micro Explosionnew content

    Added a new micro explosion effect.

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    Crown Stealing Mechanicgameplay

    Players can now steal the crown by colliding with another player.

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    Ball Puzzles Addedgameplay

    Ball puzzles are now placed around the islands.

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    Respawn Structure Fixbug fix

    Fixed players respawning without their current structure when a round ends while in the builder.

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    Builder Tutorial Always Shownnew content

    Builder Tutorial is now always shown the first time you enter the builder if not completed.

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  3. 4 events
    Open Weekend for Trailmakersseasonal event

    An Open Weekend from January 11th-14th allows players to try the game for free before the Early Access launch.

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    Trailmakers Early Access Launch Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Trailmakers will launch on Steam Early Access on January 31st.

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    Open Weekend Invitation for Trailmakersseasonal event

    An Open Weekend for Trailmakers will take place from January 11th-14th, allowing players to try the game for free.

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    Trailmakers Early Access Launch Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Trailmakers will launch on Steam Early Access on January 31st.

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  4. 35 events
    Multi-select Functionalityquality of life

    Players can select multiple blocks for bulk configuration.

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    Teleportation Feature Removedgameplay

    The feature requiring players to drag a block into a green beam to unlock teleport stations has been removed.

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    Power Cores IntroducedgameplayMilestone

    Power Cores limit vehicle power in Expedition, affecting engine usage.

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    Map Feature Addedui ux

    Pressing TAB now opens a map with fog of war concealing unexplored areas.

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    Blueprint Import Featurequality of life

    Players can share and import vehicle blueprints saved as .png files.

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    Substance Concept Removedgameplay

    The concept of 'Substance' has been removed to enhance gameplay experience.

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    Character Customizationnew content

    Character customization is now available, allowing players to choose name, gender, and colors.

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    Map Feature Addedui ux

    Pressing TAB now opens a map with fog of war concealing unexplored areas.

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    Physics Tweaksbalance change

    Physics have been adjusted, including aerodynamics and water physics.

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    Collectibles Introducednew content

    New collectibles, Bolts and Secrets, added to encourage exploration.

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    Multi-select Functionality Improvedquality of life

    Players can select multiple blocks for bulk configuration.

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    Expedition World RebuiltworldMilestone

    The Expedition world has been completely rebuilt to be larger and more detailed.

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    New Wildlife Introducednew content

    New wildlife has been added to the Expedition world.

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    Substance Concept Removedgameplay

    The concept of 'Substance' has been removed to enhance gameplay experience.

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    Collectibles Addedgameplay

    Two new collectibles, Bolts and Secrets, have been introduced to encourage exploration.

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    Vehicle Stats Displayedquality of life

    Total block count and weight of vehicles can now be viewed in the builder.

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    Checkpoint System Updatedgameplay

    Two types of checkpoints have been added: one for saving progress and another for fast travel.

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    Block Tinting Feature Addedquality of life

    Players can now color some blocks using a paint bucket tool.

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    Mini Map Removedui ux

    The mini map has been removed from the game.

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    Character Customization Availablenew contentMilestone

    Players can now choose name, gender, and main/off colors for their character.

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    Physics Tweaksbalance change

    Aerodynamics and water physics have been adjusted.

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    Rebuilt Expedition Worldnew contentMilestone

    The Expedition world has been completely rebuilt, now larger and more detailed.

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    New Block Types Introducednew contentMilestone

    Multiple new blocks including engines, wings, and weapons have been added to the game.

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    Camera Control Improvementsui ux

    You can now hold down right click to control the camera, and zoom in and out with the scroll wheel.

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    Tinting Feature Addedquality of life

    Players can now color some blocks using a paint bucket tool.

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    Block Count and Weight Displayedquality of life

    Total block count and weight of vehicles can now be viewed in the builder.

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    Power Cores Implementedgameplay

    Power Cores limit vehicle power in Expedition, replacing the previous Substance system.

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    Camera Control Improvementsui ux

    You can now hold down right click to control the camera, and zoom in and out with the scroll wheel.

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    Blueprint History Feature Addedquality of life

    Players can access the last versions of their vehicles in the builder.

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    Multiplayer Game Mode Introducednew contentMilestone

    A new multiplayer mode where up to 4 players can compete to hold the Crown.

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    Mini Map Removedui ux

    The mini map feature has been removed from the game.

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    New Blocks Addednew contentMilestone

    Multiple new blocks including engines, wings, and weapons have been introduced.

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    Multiplayer Game Mode Introducednew content

    A new multiplayer mode where players hold onto a Crown while fending off attackers has been added.

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    New Wildlife Introducednew content

    New animals have been added to the Expedition world.

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    Checkpoint System Updatedgameplay

    Two types of checkpoints introduced: save progress and fast travel points.

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  5. 8 events
    Multiplayer Mode Introductionnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of a multiplayer mode supporting up to 4 players with real-time physics and vehicle destruction.

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    Introduction of Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestone

    The game will feature a multiplayer mode supporting up to 4 players with real-time physics over network.

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    Optimization for Multiplayer Compatibilityperformance

    The open-world Sandbox and Expedition modes will be optimized for multiplayer during Early Access.

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    Multiplayer Mini Game Announcementgameplay

    Announcement of a multiplayer mini game mode to be introduced at Early Access launch.

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    Hosting Recommendationsquality of life

    Recommendation for players to host games on the fastest computer and internet connection for optimal performance.

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    Hosting Recommendations for Multiplayerquality of life

    Players are advised to have the fastest computer and internet connection as the host for optimal performance.

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    Multiplayer Mini Game Announcementgameplay

    A multiplayer mini game has been created as part of the multiplayer feature, with more mini games planned for the future.

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    Multiplayer Optimization Plansperformance

    Plans to optimize open-world Sandbox and Expedition modes for multiplayer compatibility during Early Access.

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  6. 4 events
    Custom Challenge Creation Systemnew content

    A new system will allow players to create their own challenges with various restrictions and share them with others.

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    Custom Challenge Creation Toolsnew contentMilestone

    A system will be implemented allowing players to create their own challenges with checkpoints, vehicle restrictions, and more.

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    Introduction of Challengesnew content

    Players can now engage in Challenges by reaching floating trophies, allowing for custom vehicle creation for specific tasks.

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    Introduction of Challenges Systemnew contentMilestone

    Players can start Challenges by reaching floating trophies, allowing them to create custom vehicles for specific tasks.

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