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Steam News30 April 20262mo ago

PATCH NOTES: UPCOMING GEARBOX PLAYTEST & QOL UPDATE

STEADY PROGRESS AND A SOLIDIFIED ROADMAP While we’ve been a bit quiet recently, development has been moving forward without missing a beat behind the scenes.

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  • Performance
changedPLAYTEST: GEARBOX REPAIR & UPGRADES Starting next week , our Playtest branch will be updated with the highly anticipated Gearbox mechanics. Our testers will be the first to get their hands dirty and experience the newly implemented mechanical repair and upgrade systems for transmissions. We are eager to gather your feedback on these deep mechanical interactions before pushing them to the live build.
addedQUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) IMPROVEMENTS Alongside the new mechanical features, we are introducing some crucial quality-of-life improvements designed to streamline your workshop management and save you valuable time:
addedBulk Deletion: You can now select and delete multiple items at once, making inventory management much faster and less tedious.
changedMarket Inventory Tracking: When purchasing parts in the Market, the UI will now display exactly how many of that specific item you currently have in your inventory, helping you plan better and prevent accidental over-purchasing. Steam post image
changedWHAT IS COMING NEXT The release windows for our future updates have been officially locked in, and I will be sharing a detailed visual Roadmap with you all very soon. As we focus on moving forward with stability, here is a brief look at the journey ahead:
addedNew Vehicle & QoL: A brand new car addition alongside further Quality of Life updates.

Car Service Together changes

changedPLAYTEST: GEARBOX REPAIR & UPGRADES Starting next week , our Playtest branch will be updated with the highly anticipated Gearbox mechanics. Our testers will be the first to get their hands dirty and experience the newly implemented mechanical repair and upgrade systems for transmissions. We are eager to gather your feedback on these deep mechanical interactions before pushing them to the live build.
addedQUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) IMPROVEMENTS Alongside the new mechanical features, we are introducing some crucial quality-of-life improvements designed to streamline your workshop management and save you valuable time:
addedBulk Deletion: You can now select and delete multiple items at once, making inventory management much faster and less tedious.
changedMarket Inventory Tracking: When purchasing parts in the Market, the UI will now display exactly how many of that specific item you currently have in your inventory, helping you plan better and prevent accidental over-purchasing. Steam post image
changedWHAT IS COMING NEXT The release windows for our future updates have been officially locked in, and I will be sharing a detailed visual Roadmap with you all very soon. As we focus on moving forward with stability, here is a brief look at the journey ahead:

STEADY PROGRESS AND A SOLIDIFIED ROADMAP While we’ve been a bit quiet recently, development has been moving forward without missing a beat behind the scenes. We have been deeply focused on designing upcoming features and locking in a definitive, step-by-step roadmap for the game's future. With our plans firmly set and development progressing smoothly, we are thrilled to announce our next major milestones.

PLAYTEST: GEARBOX REPAIR & UPGRADES Starting next week, our Playtest branch will be updated with the highly anticipated Gearbox mechanics. Our testers will be the first to get their hands dirty and experience the newly implemented mechanical repair and upgrade systems for transmissions. We are eager to gather your feedback on these deep mechanical interactions before pushing them to the live build.

QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) IMPROVEMENTS Alongside the new mechanical features, we are introducing some crucial quality-of-life improvements designed to streamline your workshop management and save you valuable time:

  • Bulk Deletion: You can now select and delete multiple items at once, making inventory management much faster and less tedious.

  • Market Inventory Tracking: When purchasing parts in the Market, the UI will now display exactly how many of that specific item you currently have in your inventory, helping you plan better and prevent accidental over-purchasing. Steam post image

WHAT IS COMING NEXT The release windows for our future updates have been officially locked in, and I will be sharing a detailed visual Roadmap with you all very soon. As we focus on moving forward with stability, here is a brief look at the journey ahead:

  • Gearbox Mechanics: Mechanical repairs and transmission upgrades.

  • New Vehicle & QoLA brand new car addition alongside further Quality of Life updates.
  • More Quality of Life updates.

  • New Brands and Cars

  • New Engines: V-engines, Inline-6, and more.

  • Incoming: Sportline Requests

  • ECU Mechanics: Modification, software tuning, and fault-code clearing.

  • Engine Overhaul: Complete engine repair, rebuilding, upgrading, and painting.

  • Roadside Service: Assisting with vehicle breakdowns out in the field.

  • Junkyard: Scavenging for salvageable parts and hidden gems.

  • Car Flipping & Collecting: The highly anticipated ability to buy, restore, collect, or sell cars.

As we roll out these updates, we are taking a highly stable and calculated approach to ensure quality. I know that many Early Access titles end up breaking their promises and disappointing their communities, but we are determined to change that perception.

As we continue to develop the game, we remain fully committed to delivering every feature we envisioned for the V1 release. We are determined to fulfill our promises and build the experience you deserve. Thank you for your continued trust and for being part of this journey Your reviews and feedback during this process mean a lot to us. We will continue improving the game together with your support.

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