What changed in Trailmakers in 2026
204 updates · 11 main milestones · Feb 5, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026
- 2 eventsFix for conflicting slider values in Configuratorbug fix
Resolved an issue where multiselected blocks with conflicting slider values would incorrectly become the same.
SteamConsole builds delayed due to bugotherPlanned console builds were not released due to the identified bug and will be submitted with the fix included.
Steam - 28 eventsPolish Pass on New Torque City Mapvisuals
Significant polish pass on New Torque City, fixing floating/misplaced assets and improving set dressing.
SteamRemoved Help Dropdown from Builderui uxSteamTime Progression Toggle for Sandbox Mapsnew contentEnabled time of day progression in most Sandbox maps, toggle available in session settings.
SteamFixed Harbor Drift Race Start Bugbug fixResolved an issue where the Harbor Drift race could not start correctly with multiple players.
SteamFixed Camera Block Activation Bugsbug fixFixed several bugs related to activating camera blocks.
SteamFixed Rotate Mode Stuck Issuebug fixResolved a bug where players could get stuck in rotate mode in the builder.
SteamFixed Motorcycle Wheels Clippingbug fixFixed issues with new Motorcycle Wheels clipping through terrain after jumps.
SteamFixed Blueprint Corruption Issuebug fixMilestoneFixed a critical serialization error causing specific blueprints to get corrupted after saving.
SteamFixed Old Neon Light Blocks in Builderbug fixFixed a bug where old Neon Light blocks still appeared in the Builder.
SteamFixed Relay Server Region Defaultbug fixCorrected the default setting for Relay Server Region to avoid incorrect defaults.
SteamAdded 2.5 Blocks to Pioneers Campaignnew contentSteamFixed Mudguard Rendering in Block Previewbug fixResolved rendering issues with the mudguard on the new bike wheel in block preview.
SteamNew Map/Area Icons in Downtown Driveui uxSteamAuto-Build Instruction Vehiclenew contentAuto-build instruction vehicle now spawns the structure immediately instead of assembling block by block.
SteamFixed Skin Change Bug on Block Destructionbug fixResolved a bug causing blocks with skins to revert to default skin when destroyed.
SteamAtmospheric Fog Added to New Torque CityvisualsAdded atmospheric fog to various areas of New Torque City.
SteamFixed Collision Issue in Mt Escher Loopbug fixCorrected collision issues in the Time Trials map at Mt Escher loop.
SteamFixed Rendering Bug with Piston Skinbug fixResolved a rendering bug with the Piston Skin when selected.
SteamTrailmaker League in Golem Arenanew contentPlayers can now participate in Trailmaker League in the Golem Arena in City.
SteamFixed Softlock on End Race Screenbug fixFixed a softlock that could occur on the end race screen when pressing escape.
SteamFixed Emulated Network Device Option Bugbug fixFixed a bug preventing the option to turn off the Emulated Network Device.
SteamFixed Click Through Top Bar in Builderbug fixFixed a bug allowing players to click through the top bar in the Builder.
SteamFixed Leave Server Bugbug fixMilestoneResolved a bug causing server performance degradation when a player left while in the Builder.
SteamFixed Tire Tracks Rendering Issuesbug fixResolved rendering issues with tire tracks in specific parts of the City map.
SteamFixed Underwater Propeller and Outboard Engine Visualsbug fixResolved visuals stopping working for Underwater Propeller and Outboard Engine after map/menu interactions.
SteamFixed Race Zone Start Zone Text Renderingbug fixCorrected rendering issues with Start Zone text in race zones on minimum settings.
Steam - 6 eventsImproved road on Torque Mountain Serpentine routebug fixSteamRemoved rogue guardrail at Highway Exit near Downtownbug fixSteamFixed bumps causing Trailmaker issues on bridge between Midtown and Downtownbug fixSteamFixed invisible colliders around Downtown and Midtown sidewalksbug fixSteamFixed side of stairs in Midtown Parkbug fixSteamFixed rogue collider on Hotel Island and in Midtownbug fixSteam
- 3 eventsDowntown Drive Expansion Release Datedlc releaseMilestone
The Downtown Drive expansion is set to release on September 24.
SteamNew Piston and Suspension Skinsnew contentIntroduction of new skins for Piston and Suspension blocks.
SteamNew Dragon Engine Skins with SFXnew contentTwo new skins for the Dragon Engine featuring new sound effects.
Steam - 5 events5x Motorcycle Aesthetic Blocks Addednew contentSteamDowntown Drive Expansion Content Announcementdlc release
Introduction of new blocks and outfits in the Downtown Drive Expansion.
Steam6x Car Light Blocks Addednew contentSteamNew Skirt Outfit Addednew contentSteamNew Biker Outfit Addednew contentSteam - 1 eventGotta Go Fast Challenge Now Liveseasonal event
The Gotta Go Fast challenge is now available in Time Trials.
Steam - 1 eventNew Challenge Map: Big Blimpin'new content
The new challenge replacing Charboil Chasm Long Jump is now live.
Steam - 1 eventCrawl the Wall Challenge Introduced in Time Trialsnew content
A new challenge called Crawl the Wall is now available in Time Trials, replacing the Deep Drive challenge.
Steam - 7 eventsFix Checkpoints Activation in Time Trialsbug fix
Fixed the Checkpoints in Time Trials not activating correctly.
SteamFix Incorrect French Localization TextlocalizationFixed some incorrect text appearing in the French localization.
SteamFix Block Rotate State Bugbug fixFixed a bug where you could incorrectly get into the block rotate state when hovering over blocks without them being selected with a mouse and getting stuck.
SteamFix Drag Select Block Operationsbug fixFixed being able to copy or delete blocks when doing a drag select which would lead to bad states.
SteamFix TAB Key Behavior in Edit Blueprint UIbug fixFixed pressing TAB when in Edit Blueprint UI opening the map in the background and leading to weird states.
SteamFix Speeder and Zeppelin Crash Statebug fixFixed the Speeder and Zeppelins in Airborne not correctly switching to their crashed state and dropping Chirpo Passengers.
Steam - 48 eventsBuild Complexity Tooltip Addedui ux
Tooltip now shows Build Complexity when hovering over a Blueprint.
SteamFixed Xbox Crash During Rally Racesbug fixSteamFixed Mirror Plane Block Rotation Issuebug fixSteamSeasonal Decals Available to AllgameplayPreviously seasonal decals are now available to everyone.
SteamTwenty New Blocks Addednew contentMilestoneIncludes various new block types for enhanced building options.
SteamExtended Deathmatch Max Repair TimegameplayMax repair time slider extended from 20 to 60 seconds.
SteamBlueprint Folder Names Visibleui uxUsers can now see the names of their created Blueprint Folders.
SteamFixed Main Menu Video Playback Issuesbug fixSteamMod Window UI Elements Updatedui uxUI elements in mod windows are now more white, similar to prior versions.
SteamNew Enum for Physics MaterialsmoddingSteamDefault Physics Material for Custom MeshesmoddingSpawned objects with custom meshes now use 'Asphalt' physics material.
SteamOptimized Block and Blueprint Inventory ViewperformanceGreatly improved performance of inventory view.
SteamFixed Selection Issue with Old Panel Blocksbug fixSteamFixed BOTNAK Sentries Stuck in Terrainbug fixSteamFixed Default Profile Color Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Friends Highlighting on Leaderboardsbug fixSteamNew Blocks Added to Pioneers Campaign CratesgameplaySteamFixed Map Overlay Bug with Drone Overlaybug fixSteamAmmo Counter for Remote Controlled StructuresgameplayAdded visibility for ammo counter on remote controlled structures.
SteamFixed Landing Wheels Wheel Trail Issuebug fixSteamPioneers Tutorial Voiceover UpdategameplayMaster Sapo is now voiced by Game Designer Victor Majorin.
SteamFixed Center Alignment Issue in Workshop/Gallerybug fixSteamImproved Build Slots UI PerformanceperformanceSteamFixed Configurator Load/Display Bugbug fixSteamFixed Collision Issue on Rounded Wedge 2x4bug fixSteamFixed Tank Steering Device Rotation Bugbug fixSteamFixed Client-Side Issues with Profile Flowbug fixSteamFixed Incorrect Info in Tone Generator Block Descriptionbug fixSteamFixed Dust Trails Bugbug fixSteamFixed Incorrect Button Prompt on Accessory Blocksbug fixSteamNew Functions for ModdingmoddingAdded functions for returning ModStructure and removing block type limits.
SteamFixed Colliders on Side Mirror Accessory Blocksbug fixSteamTwo New Spawnables Addednew contentPFB_ExclamationMark and PTC_MegaDrill_DestroyedAndBurning introduced.
SteamFixed Forces Warning Indicator Positionbug fixSteamTweaks to Great Carrier Reef MapgameplaySlight adjustments made to smaller islands around the map.
SteamWorld Icon for Remote Control StructuresgameplayPlayers can now see an icon when controlling a remote structure.
SteamFixed Mission Reward Block Issues in Pioneers 2.0bug fixSteamFixed Block Particles Rendering Issuebug fixSteamNew Outfits and Hairstylesnew contentTwo new outfits, three hats, and three new hairstyles introduced.
SteamCenter Alignment for Label Texts in Mod Windowsui uxSteamFixed Sunken Crates in Pioneersbug fixSteamFixed Self Highlighting on PS4 Leaderboardsbug fixSteamFixed Underwater Propeller Sound Issuebug fixSteamFixed Edit Folder UI Shortcut Blocking Issuebug fixSteamIntroduction of Time Trials Game Modenew contentMilestoneNew map and game mode with a rotating selection of Time Trials.
SteamOptional Argument for Custom Mesh Physics MaterialmoddingEach spawn custom object function now has an optional argument for physics material.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of Aiming Sensor Blocknew content
A sensor block that can be connected to other blocks, making them point in the direction of the camera.
Steam - 1 eventIntroduction of New Frame Blocksnew content
A large batch of new frame blocks has been added to the game, providing more options for building.
Steam - 3 events
- 6 eventsQuit to Menu functionality improvedbug fix
Possibly fixed reported cases of Quit to Menu not correctly taking you back to Main Menu.
SteamBroken shader on Center of Air Forces visualization fixedbug fixFixed a broken shader on the Center of Air Forces visualization.
SteamGallery/Workshop selection loss issue fixedbug fixFixed issues with losing selection in the Gallery/Workshop after specific actions.
SteamReport Player UI access issue fixedbug fixFixed issues with not correctly being able to open the Report Player UI.
SteamFix for editing uploaded blueprintsbug fixFixed issues with not being able to edit blueprint on an uploaded blueprint.
SteamLocalization fixes implementedlocalizationSteam - 54 eventsDrone Camera Block Overlay Addedui ux
Overlay for Drone Camera Block is toggled on by default for new blocks.
SteamInvisible Colliders from Detachable Blocks Fixedbug fixFixed cases of detachable blocks leaving behind invisible colliders.
SteamSmart Cannon Moved Earlier in CampaigngameplaySmart Cannon is now available earlier in the Pioneers campaign.
SteamGold Chests Now Visible on Compass and MapgameplayGold Chests in Pioneers, Airborne, and High Sea now appear on compass and map with a discovery distance of 150m.
SteamLogic Connections Not Mirroring in Mirror Mode Fixedbug fixFixed cases of logic connections not mirroring correctly in mirror mode.
SteamRC Structure Engine Sounds Fixedbug fixFixed issue of no engine sounds playing on RC structures with negative input.
SteamTemplate Blueprint Input Variant Switching Fixedbug fixFixed template blueprints not switching correctly between input variants in Builder.
SteamCirrus Intercom Setup Fixedbug fixFixed incorrect Intercom setup for Cirrus in Empirical Extractions.
SteamDLC Block Crates Progress Count Fixedbug fixFixed DLC Block Crates being counted in total progress UI when DLC not owned.
SteamBounciness on Small Structures Improvedbug fixImproved bounciness on very small structures with wheels.
SteamTexture Changes Not Saving Fixedbug fixFixed texture changes not saving correctly when saving a structure.
SteamGrass Flattening Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where grass could not be flattened when driven over.
SteamTooltip Visibility Issue Fixedbug fixFixed visibility issues with tooltips around mode dropdown on Steering Hinge.
SteamSlider Position Issue in Configurator Fixedbug fixFixed slider position changing unexpectedly when switching between different blocks.
SteamWheel Rotation Reset Issue Fixedbug fixFixed wheel rotation not resetting when entering builder.
SteamDrone Camera Destruction Oh No Fixedbug fixFixed issue occurring after drone camera was destroyed in multi-seat structure.
SteamBlock Inventory Visuals Rolled Backui uxRolled back changes to block inventory visuals to remove desaturated looks.
SteamBraking Issue with Specific Structures Fixedbug fixFixed braking issues caused by high wheel forces on low center of mass structures.
SteamAudio Issues on Older CPUs Fixedbug fixFixed audio not working on older CPUs with two cores or less.
SteamLogic Connection Visuals on Blueprints Fixedbug fixFixed incorrect logic connection visuals on freshly spawned blueprints.
SteamFixed Controller Softlock in Main Menubug fixResolved softlock issue that could occur with multiple Main Menu pop ups.
SteamEnergy Blade Damage When Off Fixedbug fixFixed Energy Blade still doing damage when turned off.
SteamGhost Structure Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue of ghost structures appearing after seat destruction when entering builder.
SteamCamera Glitch When Spawning Structures Fixedbug fixFixed camera glitch occurring when spawning a structure and opening paint shop.
SteamEmpty Folders Left Behind Fixedbug fixFixed issue of empty folders being left behind when renaming or moving blueprints.
SteamMirror Pane Texture Application Fixedbug fixFixed blocks moved out of mirror pane not having correct texture applied.
SteamEnergy Blades Tooltip Issue Fixedbug fixFixed incorrect tooltip on Energy Blades configurator sliders.
SteamBuilder Snap Hotkey ChangedhotbarChanged the Builder Snap to nearest 90 degree angle hotkey to N.
SteamEnergy Blade Visuals Issue Fixedbug fixFixed visual issues with Energy Blade when moving or adding to the builder.
SteamEngine/Thruster VFX Rendering Issue Fixedbug fixFixed potential rendering issues with engine/thruster VFX in RC structures.
SteamController Block Action Shortcuts Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue preventing Block Action shortcuts from being used with controller if no block is selected.
SteamBlock Action Button Flickering Fixedbug fixFixed flickering of Block Action buttons at screen edges.
SteamTexture Change Bug in Builder Fixedbug fixFixed bug with structure textures changing to default when entering builder after seat destruction.
SteamBlocks Getting Stuck After Detachment Fixedbug fixFixed cases of blocks getting stuck after being detached from main structure.
SteamSteam Deck Input Field Selection Fixedbug fixFixed selection moving out of input fields when using the virtual keyboard on Steam Deck.
SteamFixed Camera Movement in Mirror Modebug fixResolved unwanted camera movement when entering Mirror Mode.
SteamClarified Dr Kramz MissiongameplayImproved clarity of the crate location in the Dr Kramz mission.
SteamImplemented Lazy Loading for UI ElementsperformanceUI elements now load as needed, reducing upfront load times and addressing memory leaks.
SteamDowngrade Profile Confirmation Text Reference Fixedbug fixFixed text reference being lost on Downgrade Profile confirmation.
SteamSoft Lock Issue with Multiple Clients Fixedbug fixFixed edge cases leading to soft locks when multiple clients took a single structure into builder.
SteamMultiple Block Value Assignment Issue Fixedbug fixFixed cases of new value not being assigned when trying to assign value to multiple blocks with different values.
SteamFolder Editing Issue Fixedbug fixFixed issue where editing a folder also sent you inside of it.
SteamPassenger Seats Stackable Message Fixedbug fixFixed issue with Passenger Seats showing incorrect stackable message when moving camera.
SteamMigrate Save Data Option Addedui uxNew option on pop ups to migrate save data to the default location.
SteamAdded Save Location Detection Pop Upsui uxPop ups appear on Main Menu when game detects the default save location has switched.
SteamGlowfruit Resource Drop Offset Fixedbug fixFixed Glowfruit resource dropping offset from its actual position.
Steam - 5 eventsFrozen Tracks Reward Fixbug fixMilestone
Fixed an issue where Blackfin Squad was not correctly rewarding blocks, blocking progression.
SteamBuilder State Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the Builder could get to a broken state if leaving Build Mode with multiple structures whilst in a Build Slot.
SteamEnergy Blade Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the Energy Blade dealing damage to a dead one crashes the game.
SteamBlueprint Color Issue Fixbug fixResolved an issue where old/modded colors on Blueprints were breaking the Builder.
SteamController Slider Rounding Fixbug fixFixed an issue with Delay, Duration and Pause sliders incorrectly rounding on Controller.
Steam - 20 eventsBuild Slot Structure Overwrite Bug Fixedbug fix
Fixed a bug where overwriting a Build Slot structure would not always correctly update the preview image shown in the slot.
SteamLow Res Tutorial Images Fixedbug fixFixed a bug with images displayed during the tutorial being too low res on base consoles.
SteamRelease of Mech Amok Expansionnew contentMilestoneMech Amok expansion will be released on March 12, priced at $9.99.
SteamFixed First Person View Heightbug fixLowered the height of the first person view of the Car Seat.
SteamNew Block Skins and Character Outfitsnew contentNew block skins for Energy visor seats and Energy weapons, along with new character outfits including Mech Soldier and Mech Pilot.
SteamShotgun Tweaksbalance changeShotgun damage increased from 40 to 50, clip size increased from 3 to 4, reload time decreased from 1s to 0.5s, and Power Core cost increased from 1 to 2.
SteamNew Blocks Introducednew contentAdded Camera Drone Block, Energy Scythe, Energy Dagger, Energy Blade, Position Sensor Block, Radio Receiver, Radio Sender, 1x1x3 Wedge Corner Block, Mechanical Joint, and Small Rotating Servo.
SteamLogic Gates Output Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug with Logic gates not correctly stopping outputting a value when destroyed.
SteamMech Amok Expansion Releasednew contentMilestonePlayers can now purchase the Mech Amok expansion featuring cosmetic Mech blocks, Mech Templates, and skins.
SteamNew Mech Accessories and Blocksnew contentIntroduction of accessory blocks, Mech 2 faces, 2 cheeks, 2 hats, 2 ears, Mech Hand, Mech Hilt, Mech Feet, and Mech Toe.
SteamRAW Engine Acceleration Improvedbalance changeImproved the acceleration speed of the RAW engine to enhance its upgrade significance in Pioneers progression.
SteamSelection Bug in Configurator Fixedbug fixFixed cases of selection being taken out of a configurator text field if the cursor moved over a slider.
SteamNew Mechanical Componentsnew contentAddition of Small Servo Joint, Mechanical Joint, Remote Control blocks (Emitter & Receiver), Third Person Camera block, Position Sensor block, and Wedge Corner 1x1x3.
SteamMultiplayer Structure Transformation Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug around having multiple players in a multiseat structure and then transforming into a single seat structure.
SteamNew Modding Features AddedmoddingIntroduced new player related events and functions for modding, including player seat events and block limit settings.
Steam - 4 eventsEnhanced Key Binds in Block Action Menuui ux
The Block Action Menu now contains clear key binds for easy and fast configuration.
SteamController Menu Overhaului uxThe radial menu has been replaced with a new menu for controller users, offering quick bind options.
SteamImproved Block Selection VFXui uxBlock Selection VFX will now clearly show exactly what blocks are selected, with an option to enable Clear Blocks toggle.
SteamNew Color Lock Featureui uxClicking the lock icon in the Customization menu will tie the Primary Color and Secondary Color together.
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