Hi Mechanics!
Yesterday's patch introduced some severe issues, and we had to roll it back. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
We're happy to say that the issues introduced in the latest update have now been resolved. Thank you for your patience and for all the reports that helped us identify and fix the problems.
Has your save file been affected?
Players whose save files were affected by the latest update can restore their progress by moving a backup save from the Backup folder into their regular save file folder.
Please see the image for guidance, or navigate to the following path:
C:\\Users\\<USERNAME>\\AppData\\Roaming\\Axolot Games\\Scrap Mechanic\\User\\User_<STEAMID>\\Save\\Survival\\Backup
Where is the patch?
In light of the issues with our last patch, we've decided to postpone the release until sometime next week.
Players who want to opt in and try the patch before its official release can do so by selecting the new beta branch: test
This is how to access the test branch on steam:
Thank you for your understanding, Mechanics!
Here is what we have updated:
Added Minerbot, Green Tapebot, Yellow Tapebot, Blue Totebot, Yellow Totebot, Cablebot, Cablebot Multi and Red Totebot capsules
Fixed an issue that caused some save files to crash the game when being loaded
Fixed an issue that caused user-created challenges to not be completable
Fixed an issue that could cause the player to get stuck and/or take damage when traversing small gaps
Fixed Portable Craftbots being indestructible and can now be placed with the Lift
Alarm clock should now be silent in mute mode
Growbeds now use the same harvest drop rates as normal soil
The Boombox now continues playing when placed on the Lift
Thrusters should now properly take fuel from chained fuel containers
Thrusters now properly give back the remaining gas when picked up
Suspensions with Bearings can be properly driven by all engines
Freezer and Beehive output can now be vacuumed
Fixed Refinery and Ore Crusher consuming from collectors when out of range
Ore Collector will no longer rearrange itself when taking out from it
Refineries now prioritize connected external chests before using their internal storage
Fixed an issue where corrupted inventories could prevent items from being picked up
Fixed duplicate Fridge and Sink recipes
Fixed locked items appearing in the wrong recipe list and preventing their schematics from working correctly
Fixed Creative/Survival Mountable Spudguns compatibility
Various seekerbot stability fixes
Fixed bone artifacts not rendering correctly in first-person
Fixed Sawbot unlock slots displaying the wrong unlock level
Fixed growable plant rendering issues
Fixed save and load issues with custom challenges
Fixed an issue where previously unlocked achievements were not synchronized correctly when loading a save
Fixed a softlock in The Stench quest
Auto-created blocks should now properly count towards the achievement
Fixed an issue where the max HP did not reset when dying when having the HP buff
The visualisation when carrying the glowbug is now a glowbug instead of a cube
Fixed the Built to Last quest not activating correctly after loading a save
Fixed an issue that blocked progression in the end quest
Fixed an issue with missing Glowbug in a builder quest
Fixed Mining Hub activation lever not showing up
Fixed an issue that could cause enemies to stop spawning
Sawbot effects should now follow the Sawbot when on a moving creation
Fixed an issue that could cause growlab elevators to be inaccessible
Babywoc despawns when the ending cinematic starts
Carryable items can no longer be duplicated by rapid placement input
Engines no longer consume fuel from braking forces applied while the engine is turned off
Limited character acceleration from stepping onto a fast moving object
Fixed a bug where characters gained speed when tumbling
Smashing a growlab Balloon Crate and exiting through the entrance elevator counts as completing the growlab
Fixed issues with creating and uploading mods with the Mod Tool
Fixed Mod Tool Tile Editor prefab and blueprint icons not being generated
Various miscellaneous crash and stability fixes
Other fixes
More fixes coming soon!
If you have found a bug that needs fixing, please email [email protected].
Please provide:
A description of the bug.
The log file from that session.
The save file.
File Locations:
Log file directory: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Scrap Mechanic\\Logs
Save file directory: C:\\Users\\<USERNAME>\\AppData\\Roaming\\Axolot Games\\Scrap Mechanic\\User\\User_<STEAMID>\\Save\\Survival