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Patch update #34: Smarter traffic and better accidentsVehicles · Added a new sport bike model (inspired by Aprilia Tuono V4 1100) · Added a truck turntable trailer · Added ragdolls to bicycle and motorbike riders · Added reflective paint to trucks and trailers · Added driver models · Added registration plates · Improved motorbike animations · Improved vehicle lights · Improved the autopilot mode Maps · Added German traffic signs and rules · Improv…Patch update #33: Upgraded renderingGraphics · Improved global illumination · Improved sky and clouds · Improved shadows · Improved reflections · Added volumetric fog light scattering · Upgraded water (waves, caustics, underwater volume) Performance · Updated graphics quality options (restored settings to defaults) · Improved VR performance (switched to single-pass rendering) · Improved overall rendering performance Vehicle Physi…Patch update #32: Four seasonsWeather System · Split months into four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) · Improved rainy weather with wet reflective surfaces, puddles and raindrop ripple animations · Added lightning storm · Added Winter snow cover on terrain, buildings, and vehicles · Added Autumn vegetation colours · Added wind effect (visual and physical) · Improved sleet and hail Graphics · Balanced sky scattering…
| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-game event | Patch update #31: Smooth driving and new buildings AI Traffic · Reduced vehicle blocking on intersections · Fixed incorrect road intersection priorities · Gentler vehicle acceleration · Improved pedestrian paths · Fixed incorrect turn indicator · Fixed vehicle skin variants Vehicle Physics · Improved automatic gearbox gear shift logic · Added more engine and gearbox variants to trucks · Improved engine torque curves · Fixed engine stalling for… | — | |
| Major update | Patch update #30: Abundant AI traffic and a new motorbike AI Traffic · Increased traffic density around the player · Increased the maximum number of AI vehicles and pedestrians · Increased AI vehicle controller speed and improved steering trajectory · Improved pedestrian behaviour and reduced getting stuck · Smoothed AI paths · Added an autopilot controller (experimental) Vehicles · Added a naked bike inspired by the Honda CB 750 · Reduced headlight i… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch update #29: GPS navigation and a tractor Bugfixes · Fixed the license error showing for some Steam users (the error may still show for users with aggressive anti-viruses like Avast ) Vehicles · Added a new agricultural tractor inspired by Case IH Maxxum 135 · Added an articulated trailer for the tractor · Added a tandem trailer for the tractor UI · Added the possibility to move and resize HUD panels · Added a HUD minimap panel · Added… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch update #28: Weather effects Graphics · Added day-night cycle and weather effects · Added volumetric clouds and fog · Added windshield raindrops · Optimised camera rendering · Added experimental support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan Vehicle models · Added new vintage cars (inspired by Mercedes W123, BMW E32, Lada Granta, Vaz Okta, ZAZ 965) · Added car paint variants · Added windshield wiper animation · Added head lamp emission… |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.