Aviassembly News

[p]This is the first Aviassembly content update! I’ve been easing back into things after launch, so this update isn’t the biggest one, but I hope that it still contains some exciting features! [/p][p][/p][h2]
Decals [/h2][p]The biggest change is that you can now put decals on your plane. It turned out to be a bit of a headache to get this working, but I think it is in a decent state now. Some more iteration might be needed to make the feature reach it's potential, so let me know if you have any suggestions or encounter any issues! [/p][p][/p][p]I also added tools to layer multiple decals on top of each other. This should make it possible to combine decals and create much more complex shapes. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Relaxed Mode [/h2][p]Some people really seemed to dislike the timed challenges, so I made a new campaign mode in which they are disabled. [/p][p][/p][h2]New parts[/h2]

• [p]Air Brakes[/p]
• [p]Small cockpit[/p]
• [p]Bell x1 inspired cockpit[/p]
• [p]Small wing[/p]
• [p]Propfan engine[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Small changes[/h2]

• [p]Main menu rework[/p]
• [p]Improved base airport selection[/p]
• [p]Added scrap and advanced scrap indicator when at airport[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed discord link not working[/p]
• [p]Fixed controller cursor not working[/p]
• [p]Fixed camera start position on starting new game[/p]

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[/p][h2]Next Update[/h2][p]I’m still not entirely sure how I want to schedule the updates, but I have decided that the next update will be on the 21st of July![/p]

Fixed issue with parts shifting when attatched to rotator.

The launch of Aviassembly went really well. Thank you so much for all the support! It is amazing to see that people are enjoying the game. All the feedback, bug reports and ideas that I received are really useful.

While I try to read all feedback, it has been hard to respond to everyone, my apologies. I'm currently working on patches that should come out next week!

Disclaimer: The roadmap is not set in stone and plans may evolve. I want to stay flexible in order to respond to community feedback. The release order of updates has also not been decided yet. Please let me know if you feel like there is something missing on this roadmap!

[h3]Steam workshop[/h3]

• Share plane designs on the Steam workshop
  
• Create custom parts and share them on the steam workshop
  
• Cloud saves
  

[h3]Building improvements[/h3]

• Duplicate function
  
• Better snapping and movement tools
  
• Decals
  
• Many more parts

[h3]Campaign improvements[/h3]

• Add difficulty settings and make timed quests optional
  
• Passenger missions
  
• Bigger airports
  
• More islands and missions
  
• Improved story
  
• Rescue missions
  
• Cargo drop missions
  

[h3]Physics[/h3]

• Improved flight physics
  
• Better destruction physics
  

[h3]Game mechanics[/h3]

• Engine overheating
  
• Wing icing
  
• Wind
  
• Weather

[h3]Game modes[/h3]

• Time trail mode
  
• Achievements
  
• Challenge mode
  

[h3]Helicopters, seaplanes and firefighting[/h3]

• Seaplane parts
  
• Helicopter parts
  
• Firefighting plane parts
  
• Helicopter physics
  
• Firefighting mechanics
  
• Firefighting game mode
  

[h3]Misc[/h3]

• Localisation
  
• Better tooltips
  
• Flight HUD rework
  
• Steam deck support
  
• Improved controller support
  
• Hotas support
  
• Minimap / compas
  

[h3]Graphical improvements[/h3]

Graphics

• Better water shader
  
• Foliage rendering
  
• Better sky box
  
• Better airport models
  
• Particles for wheels and engines
  
• Volumetric clouds
  

Adding more life to the world

• Day / night cycle
  
• Bird flocks
  
• Ships on ocean
  
• Animals
  
• Roads
  

Camera modes

• Screenshot mode
  
• First person flying