What's new
- Small and medium objects break into pieces when hit with high force
- Integrated the communication and modding SDK
- Added a new off-road map: Tank Biathlon
Physics
- Improved wheel/track interaction with dynamic objects
- Configured the tank suspension and engine using realistic parameters
- Changed the gear shift RPM for an automatic gearbox (now it is between the peak torque and the peak power to accommodate a gas turbine engine)
- Added the pivot gear (neutral turn) to the gearboxes of caterpillar vehicles (activated when steering on N gear)
- Applied small adjustments to engine torque curves
SDK
- The SDK source, the documentation and samples are available on GitHub: https://github.com/raving-bots/expansim-sdk
- Added the example of a plugin that exports the vehicle telemetry to a CSV file
- Added methods for reading and overwriting the powertrain blocks (controller, engine, and wheels/sprockets)
Other
- Fixed overlapping decals on roads (z-fighting)
- Adjusted the dashboard widget position in the VR mode
- Improved the windshield material in racing cars
- Reorganised vehicle names
Known issues
- Trees and bushes are still not configured as dynamic objects
More from eXpanSIM
Other announcements
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…