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GearBlocks 0.8.9622
Hey everyone, I've just released another update, mainly focused on fixing bugs (some caused by changes in the previous update)! I won't cover everything here, but I'll mention the major problem areas that were addressed…
GearBlocks 0.8.9585
Hey everyone, it's update time! This one aims to catch up on a number of outstanding bug fixes and smaller feature requests. There's more in this release (new game settings, part behaviour options, Lua scripting API cha…
GearBlocks 0.7.9508
Happy New Year everyone. Those of you who have recently started playing the game, may have gotten stuck in the "Welcome Tutorial". Unfortunately the previous game update broke it somewhat. Stages that expect the player…
Native Linux Build
Hi everyone, GearBlocks now has a native Linux (64-bit) build. Native vs. Proton Performance I've been doing some performance testing, and I'm noticing a useful improvement from a native build over the Windows 64-bit bu…
GearBlocks 0.7.9470
Hi all, time for another update. Thank you to those who gave feedback on the recent "logic" additions, there were a lot of requests and suggestions. I tried to address as many of these as I could, but there are probably…
GearBlocks 0.7.9408
Hey guys, I've just released an update that fixes the regressions I'm aware of from the previous "logic" update, plus a couple of other minor improvements. Bugs fixed:- Broken toggle options in "selection" right-click m…
GearBlocks 0.7.9398
Hey everyone, it's taken way longer than I would have liked, but here's the next game update at long last. Progress has been slowed by a couple rounds of sickness, burn out with the project, last minute bugs, etc. but e…
GearBlocks 0.7.9153
Hey all, just another small update! New Flat Map There's now a new "Concrete Pad" map: It's just another boring flat map, but hopefully a bit easier on the eye for long building sessions than the "Flat Plane" map, plus…
GearBlocks 0.7.9120
Happy Holidays everyone, here's one more small update for the year! Weld tool This is a new script mod tool that allows parts to be attached to one another, without them needing to be properly aligned together. They can…
GearBlocks 0.7.9091
Hey everyone, after taking a much needed break, I'm back to work on the game! The next major task to tackle is "logic" (switches, sensors, control modules, etc.) which will involve some experimentation and iteration to…
GearBlocks 0.7.9000
Hey all, here's a small update with a few improvements and some new parts. Angled beams and connectors In the previous update I introduced the "V" and "W" angled beams, primarily to allow for building V configuration en…
GearBlocks 0.7.8987
Hello everyone, it's been a long time coming, but it's finally time for another update! There's too much to cover in technical detail here really, so I'll just give a brief summary... Combustion Engines As I mentioned i…
GearBlocks 0.7.8797
Hey everyone, time for a long overdue update! Combustion Engines - Not Ready Just Yet By this point, I was hoping to have combustion engines done. I tried a purely physics based approach, using separate cylinder, piston…
GearBlocks 0.7.8757
Hey everyone, I just released a patch update with a fix for a bug in the tutorial scenario that prevented the "How to Build: Part 8" stage from being completed. As a bit of a bonus, this update also includes another clu…
GearBlocks 0.7.8754
Happy Holidays everyone, I've just released another update, with a bunch of new parts! Clutches These attach two axles together, one with a fixed attachment, the other with a rotary bearing. The clutch can be engaged /…
GearBlocks 0.7.8740
Hey everyone, it's time for another game update! But first I just wanted to say a big thanks to all of you for playing the game and sharing your creations. It's great to see so many new players joining the community, it…
GearBlocks 0.7.8726
Hey everyone, I've just released an update. New in the game - "attachment bridging", a slightly easier way to do "node skipping", with the added benefit that the attachment indicator now shows where the bridged attachme…
GearBlocks in Early Access NOW!
Hey everyone, GearBlocks has now launched into Early Access! There will be a 10% launch discount until November 15th, so be sure to take advantage of that. Also, you can help out a lot by leaving a review on Steam. Here…
New tutorial demo now live for the Steam Next Fest, Oct 9th to 16th
The new tutorial demo is now live for the Steam Next Fest! It will be available from now until the 16th, so be sure to check it out. As I mentioned in the previous update, you'll be able to learn more about building in…
New GearBlocks demo coming in the Steam Next Fest, Oct 9th to 16th
GearBlocks will be participating in the Steam Next Fest from October 9th to 16th! An all new demo will be available during this week, with the tutorial scenario. You'll be able to learn more about building in the game,…
