PACS Post Masters Update #4 - Winches, Explosions & More!

Welcome back to another Post Masters Update. Now we had intended to share some details of our vehicle physics for the game, but we’ve been working on some other cool things in the last month that we wanted to share with you all instead. Winches are still in this blog though so let's show that off first! Winches

Stuck In the mud, in a ditch, in the river? The Winchester Deluxe 2000 has got you covered, so you can get back to your HQ and wait for this whole apocalypse thing to blow over.

Winches aren’t just for vehicles though…

Exploding Boxes

Couriers are reminded to ensure that their packages are correctly packed with the proper safety measures in place to ensure that fragile and explosive items are kept safe on their way to customers…

Whilst packaging boxes, you'll need to consider their size, contents and the amount of padding used to keep the items secure and damage free. Explosive items in large boxes on their own can be a recipe for disaster!

The Vehicle Management Computer

We previously shared some details on vehicle customisation and modification, and we are now super excited to share a bit more information on how you couriers will be outfitting and modding vehicles to match the challenges of the PACS world! (or quite simply… making cool or weird vehicle combos!)

Using the Vehicle Management Computer, you can mix and match modules onto your chassis, allowing you to give yourself more space for packages, extra seats for your friends, removing modules for a lighter vehicle and many more scenarios!

We are very much looking forward to seeing all the functional and funky vehicles that you all create! Remember to share them with us!

More about Mud In the previous post masters update, we showed off the mud shaders that show your wheel clogging up with mud as you drive through those mucky areas of the world. We’ve continued expanding on this to give couriers as much feedback for what is happening beneath those wheels.

You’ll see clumps of dirt and mud shooting out as your drive and your wheels will be swallowed up by the swampy surroundings!

Next Update

You'll just have to tune into the next update to find out! ;)

FAQ:

If you have any questions you’d like answered, join our community Discord!

Here’s some answers to questions we’ve heard so far:

• Will the game have both casual and more simulated controls? We’re aiming to provide couriers with options that allow them to choose between a casual control scheme with automatic gear shifting etc, as well as more simulated controls for those that prefer a more realistic driving experience.

• Will we need to take care of the vehicle with things like flat tyres? Yes! Managing and maintaining your vehicle is a big part of the game, keeping on top of tyre, engine and battery condition and more!

• Is the cargo going to be loose in the vehicles? Yep! We’re aiming to have the boxes and cargo you deliver to be physically simulated so they will move about with your vehicle and fall out if you aren’t careful on your journeys!