Charts Sales Upcoming Patches Events Calculator

New on SteamEvery app, DLC and depot the minute Steam creates it AppsEvery app on Steam, newest change first PackagesSubs and bundles, and what each contains DepotsDepots, manifests and install sizes TagsSteam's user tags and the games under them Developers & publishersCompanies and their catalogues TechnologiesEngines, SDKs and anti-cheat found in the files Change historyEvery PICS changelist as it lands

SignalsNineteen readings of the whole catalogue CompareAny games side by side RecordsAll-time peaks and the days they were set ReportsWeekly and monthly write-ups Alerts & newsroomWatch a game, get told when it moves Steam statusIs Steam up, right now Web API explorerTry the endpoints in the browser

EventsSteam's own events and the sales calendar CalculatorWhat a Steam account is worth, and its pile of shame

/

Sign in

/

SteamPeaks

The ultimate resource for Steam data.

ExploreCharts Sales Sales and fests Upcoming Patches Events Records Trending Signals

DatabaseApps Packages Depots Tags Developers Technologies Change history

ToolsCalculator Compare Search Alerts Steam status API

SiteMethodology FAQ Discord Support Sign in via Steam

Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. Game names and artwork belong to their owners. All times UTC.

Privacy Cookies Fair use Status

Patch update #33: Upgraded rendering · eXpanSIM · SteamPeaks

eXpanSIM›Events›Patch update #33: Upgraded rendering

In-game event

Patch update #33: Upgraded rendering

eXpanSIM · published 15 months ago · build 18859740

All events Players around this date Read on Steam

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 Physics

Adjusted combustion engine throttle curve and lag
Added the speed limiter to trucks
Adjusted retarder levels
Added realistic automatic gearbox shifter option
Adjusted the power steering curve

Steering Wheel

Improved FFB calibration logic
Updated FFB settings
Added FFB center force filter
Improved surface roughness vibrations

UI

Added the green RPM range to the dashboard panel
Optimised input actions filtering
Improved HUD text rendering

More from eXpanSIM

Other announcements

In-game event27 Aug 2026Patch 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…In-game event18 Apr 2025Patch 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…In-game event15 Nov 2024Patch update #31: Smooth driving and new buildingsAI 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…