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Steam News4 August 202610d ago

Hotfix #1 - Patching Up Some Issues

Hey Builders! It’s been a few days since the release of the American Houses DLC. We’ve been reading your reviews and feedback closely, and we know there are some technical bumps and rough edges that need ironing out.

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fixedHey Builders!Today, we're releasing Hotfix #1 - our first batch of updates aimed at clearing out the most critical issues reported so far.
fixedHotfix #1 - Patch NotesQuality of Life & Construction Mechanics
fixedHotfix #1 - Patch NotesWindow & Glass Door Assembly: Resolved an issue that bugged out during the assembly of windows and glass doors.
changedHotfix #1 - Patch NotesGarage Door Colliders: Adjusted the collision box above garage doors that was preventing drywall placement right above the gate.
removedHotfix #1 - Patch NotesRoof Construction: Disabled the ability to build roofs using mismatched wooden elements.
fixedHotfix #1 - Patch NotesScenarios & DLC Fixes

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fixedToday, we're releasing Hotfix #1 - our first batch of updates aimed at clearing out the most critical issues reported so far.
fixedQuality of Life & Construction Mechanics
fixedWindow & Glass Door Assembly: Resolved an issue that bugged out during the assembly of windows and glass doors.
changedGarage Door Colliders: Adjusted the collision box above garage doors that was preventing drywall placement right above the gate.
removedRoof Construction: Disabled the ability to build roofs using mismatched wooden elements.

Hey Builders!

It’s been a few days since the release of the American Houses DLC. We’ve been reading your reviews and feedback closely, and we know there are some technical bumps and rough edges that need ironing out. Rather than wasting any time, we got straight to work.

Today, we're releasing Hotfix #1 - our first batch of updates aimed at clearing out the most critical issues reported so far.

Hotfix #1 - Patch Notes

Quality of Life & Construction Mechanics

  • Window & Glass Door AssemblyResolved an issue that bugged out during the assembly of windows and glass doors.
  • Garage Door CollidersAdjusted the collision box above garage doors that was preventing drywall placement right above the gate.
  • Roof ConstructionDisabled the ability to build roofs using mismatched wooden elements.

Scenarios & DLC Fixes

  • DLC Mission BlockersResolved progression blockers across DLC scenarios 19, 20, and 21. This includes fixes for the sand dumping mechanic in those levels.

Visuals & Graphics

  • Roof Visual GlitchesFixed graphic glitches occurring on roofs.
  • Terrace Visual GlitchesResolved visual artifacts and glitches on terraces.

Bug Reporting

  • Fixed the in-game bug reporting tool. Players can now successfully submit reports directly to us so we can catch remaining bugs faster.

Builder Simulator

American Builder

We are keeping this momentum going and laying the groundwork for even more improvements. If you stumble across any other issues on the construction site, please use the newly fixed in-game reporting tool, let us know on the Steam Community Hub, or drop by our Discord server. Thank you for your continued support and honest feedback!

Stay constructive and keep it concrete!

The Builder Simulator Team

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