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Patch update #8 · eXpanSIM · SteamPeaks
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Patch update #8
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Patch update #8
eXpanSIM
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7 years ago
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What's new
Added a dozer (a caterpillar vehicle)
Upgraded the tire friction model
Physics
Added caterpillar track simulation
Added differential steering (dual differential)
Improved tire friction curves
Recalibrated ABS and ASR slip ranges
Input
Increased keyboard/gamepad steering sensitivity
Improved steering wheel force feedback
View
Improved the default fly camera position
Added camera position reset
Audio
Slightly increased the engine volume (audio settings UI will be added soon)
Other
Added a plugin skeleton for modding vehicle parts
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Vehicles · 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…
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16 Jun 2025
Patch update #33: Upgraded rendering
Graphics · 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…
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Patch update #32: Four seasons
Weather 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…