Car Service Together News

Hey everyone!

We haven’t been able to share updates for a while, as our team has been fully focused on the project.

During this period, we are looking for new testers to help us test the Drive system.

We are seeking volunteer testers who can play through the scenarios we’ve prepared, identify issues, provide feedback, and contribute to the development process.

To apply: PlayersHub

Thank you.

Hello everyone!

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has shown interest in our game and supported us throughout this journey.
Due to the current economic, psychological, and social challenges, we felt the need to share this announcement with you.

As a small independent team of just three people, we’ve been developing this project entirely on our own for about eight months. During this time, we’ve worked passionately on the game without any income, despite the difficulties of daily life (family responsibilities, social pressure, family expectations, etc.).
Without your interest, support, and trust, reaching this point would simply not have been possible.

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to launch the game into Early Access (EA) earlier than planned by expanding on the systems included in the demo and adding new features.

[h3]Features Planned for Early Access[/h3]

• Car Driving
  
• 13 Vehicles
  
• More complex vehicle issues & repair system
  
• Rent, electricity, and expense systems
  
• Car washing system
  
• Car painting system
  

We’re taking this step with full trust in our community — the people shaping this game together with us.

During the Early Access period, your financial and moral support will be a great source of strength for us.

Thank you for standing by our side on this journey. ❤️
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[h3]Planned Features for the Final Release (if the community support reaches the level we hope for)[/h3]

• 30+ Vehicles
  
• Junkyard - Buy cheap used parts
  
• Wholesale parts purchasing
  
• Truck deliveries to bring spare parts from different locations
  
• Tow truck service – pick up customer cars, repair them, and return them
  
• Engine refactoring
  
• Body and interior part replacements
  
• Rust removal machine
  
• Garage expansion system
  
• Accessory customization
  
• Players can buy their own cars
  
• Vehicle customization
  
• Exhaust repair
  
• Fuse box repair
  
• Turbo installation
  
• Oil filter, air filter, belt, brake pump, radiator replacements
  
• ECU tuning system
  

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[h3]In Summary[/h3]

In short, if everything goes as planned, Early Access will not be the end — it will be the beginning.
And if it doesn’t go as planned, it will still be an opportunity for us to stay transparent and not let you down.

[h3]We’ve also set the Early Access release date and are announcing it as;[/h3]
[h2]January 28, 2026[/h2]

We’ve been receiving a lot of messages from you about the demo, and today we’re excited to share some big news.
CST has officially reached over 50,000+ wishlists, and the demo is now ready to launch!



[h3]Developed by a small team of three, CST is set to be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest as planned.

However, to gather your feedback early and make the experience even better, we’re opening the doors to the demo starting today.[/h3]

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[h3]Demo Launch Times:[/h3]
[h3][6:00 PM (GMT+3) | 5:00 PM (CET) | 11:00 AM (EST) | 8:00 AM (PST)[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3772580/Car_Service_Together_Demo/
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[h3]Demo Features:[/h3]

• Co-op Experience
  
  
• Tire & Suspension Systems
  
  
  • Tire
    
  • Rim
    
  • Spacer
    
  • Calliper
    
  • Calliper Pad
    
  • Disc
    
  • Hub
    
  • Spring
    
• Fluids & Batteries
  
  
  • Batteries
    
  • Engine Oil
    
  • Windshield Washer Fluid
    
  • Steering Fluid
    
  • Antifreeze
    
  • Brake Fluid
    
• 3 Different Cars
  
  
  • Rada 21072
    
  • WMW L32
    
  • Mostwogen Gulf
    
• Tools
  
  
  • Tire Changer
    
  • Tire Balancer
    
  • Battery Charger
    
  • Oil Drain Tank
    

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[h3]What we expect from this phase[/h3]

Your feedback is crucial. During the demo period, we’d love for you to play, report any bugs or issues you encounter, and share your suggestions.
This will help us polish the game further before Next Fest.

[h3]Join our Discord[/h3]
Stay up to date with the latest CST news and get in touch directly with our team by joining our Discord community.

[h2]We’ve just kicked off CST’s very first playtest, and you can now apply through our Steam page!🔥[/h2][p][/p][p]At the end of the playtest, you’ll see a feedback form it would mean a lot to us if you filled it out. We're building this project with the community, and your feedback, ideas, and bug reports are incredibly valuable.[/p][p]We've also updated the game's Steam visuals and will be releasing a gameplay trailer soon. Please don't hesitate to share your feedback on the new store images![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Playtest #1 Contents ![/h3]

• [p]General CO-OP Testing[/p]
• [p]Customer System[/p]
  1. [p]Customer Request Variety[/p]
  2. [p]Customer Mesh Variant[/p]
• [p]Building System[/p]
  1. [p]Inside Building (Machines)[/p]
  2. [p]Outdoor Slots (Customer Delivery & Accept Park Slot)[/p]
• [p]Machine Testing[/p]
  1. [p] Car Lift[/p]
  2. [p] Tire Changer[/p]
  3. [p] Tire Balancer[/p]
  4. [p] Battery Charger[/p]
• [p]Repair Systems[/p]
  1. [p]Mechanical Part Replacement[/p]
  2. [p]Battery Charge[/p]
  3. [p]Tire Change and Balance[/p]
• [p]Shoping Car Parts[/p]
• [p]Day/Night Cycle[/p]
• [p]Beta Map[/p]
• [p]Basic Economy[/p]
• [p]Reputation System[/p]

[p]You'll be able to learn about the new systems coming in Test #2 through a detailed window that will appear during Test #1. This way, you'll have a clearer view of the game's progression and future updates.[/p][p][/p][h3]CO-OP Mode ?[/h3][p]The game supports both singleplayer and co-op modes, so you can play however you like. Players who gain access can directly grant access to 3 Steam friends during the test. Those without friends and those who want to play co-op can meet other mechanics in the Official CST Discord server under the #hire-mechanics channel and add Steam friends to share access.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]When Downloadable ?[/h3][p]The first wave of approvals is expected Next Week. Have fun, and we’re looking forward to seeing your thoughts![/p][p][/p][h3]New Playtest Access ?[/h3][p]This won’t be a single playtest we’re planning multiple testing phases. Those who can’t join the first one will have the chance to access the next playtests as we increase the number of available player slots.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]What are the latest developments in the project ?[/h3][p]We haven’t shared a devlog about CST in a while. During the last Steam Next Fest, we mentioned that we would release a demo of the game. However, we’ve decided to adjust that plan in order to deliver a more stable, polished, and enjoyable experience.[/p][p]Instead of a demo, we’re moving forward with a playtest approach that allows us to gather early and direct feedback from players. This way, we’ll have the opportunity to shape the game together.[/p][p]We’ve made significant progress during this time, and below I’m sharing some key updates with you;[/p][p][/p][h3]Performance Survey ![/h3][p]To get the most out of the playtest, we’ll be collecting some statistical data from players. This includes:[/p]

• [p]Your GPU model and average FPS[/p]
• [p]Whether or not you completed the tutorial[/p]
• [p]Time spent on each customer request[/p]
• [p]Total RP and money earned[/p][p]and more...[/p]

[p]These insights will help us improve gameplay dynamics and guide the optimization process.[/p][p]We’ve also prepared a feedback form for players to share comments, suggestions, or any bugs they encounter at the end of the playtest.[/p][p]We’ll be reviewing this data closely.[/p][p]Our programmers are currently working on adapting the existing car physics system to support co-op gameplay, ensuring a smooth and synchronized driving experience across all players.[/p][p][/p][h3]Modular Engine ![/h3][p]On the 3d design side, the biggest progress has been made on the car engine system.[/p][p]We've been working on a modular engine setup for quite a while, and we’re excited to share that it's now complete. Excluding bolts, the engine currently consists of over 70+ individual parts, including multiple types of:[/p]

• [p]Belts[/p]
• [p]Sparks[/p]
• [p]Camshaft pulleys[/p]
• [p]Cylinder head covers[/p]
• [p]Oil filters[/p]
• [p]Pistons[/p][p]and more...[/p]

[p]In addition to the engine itself, we’ve also completed many of the components under the hood, such as the radiator, oil/antifreeze/water tanks, ECU, ABS pump, fuse box, and more. I’ll be sharing visuals of these parts with you![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

In Car Service Together's (CST) DevLog series, we aim to share the game's roadmap, newly added systems, and the innovations we are working on. To stay updated on developments, please join our Discord channel!



[h3]We've been receiving a lot of messages from you about DevLog #3, and we've been working hard to prepare a detailed and exciting update in response. CST has now reached 40,000+ wishlists, and we're getting very close to launching the demo![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3501070

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[h3]The first DevLog topic is: Mod Support[/h3]

We're happy to share that CST now has full modding infrastructure in place!

CST is being developed by a small team of just three dev, with all 3D art handled by a single team member. Since we’ve made a conscious decision to avoid using premade assets, community support is incredibly valuable to us. That’s why mod support has been one of our top priorities from the start.

If you have experience with modding, you’ll be able to reach out to us via our Discord server after the demo is released to help test and improve the system ahead of time!

You can check out the CST Mod Guide here!
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[h3]Second DevLog topic is: Tools[/h3]

If you’ve been following our development on Discord, you already know we’ve been working on several machines for quite some time. We're happy to announce that they are now fully integrated into the project and fully co-op compatible!

• Lift : Allows you to raise vehicles to three different heights, making it easy to move and work around them.
  
  
  
  
  • Lowest Level: Access to engine bay and bodywork
    
  • Mid Level: Ideal for working on wheels and suspension
    
  • Top Level: Lets you remove the engine, perform oil changes, exhaust maintenance, and more
    
• Tire Changer : Handles mounting and unmounting of tires and rims.
  
  
  
  
• Tire Balancer : Balances the mounted tires and rims to make them usable. This process merges the two parts into a single usable product.
  
  
  
  
• Battery Charger : Recharges and increases the durability of batteries. However, batteries that fall below a certain condition threshold will no longer be rechargeable.
  
  
  
  

And yes — more machines are on the way!
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[h3]Third DevLog topic is: Different Characters[/h3]

We’re planning to introduce a character customization system during the Early Access phase, and our infrastructure is already built to support it. However, for the demo, there will be 4 different characters available.



In the future, we’ll be adding new;

• Overalls
  
• Outfits
  
• Hats
  
• Shoes
  

to the game!
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[h3]Fourth DevLog topic is: User Interface (UI)[/h3]

All UI screens designed for CST are now complete, and most of them have already been integrated into the game. Their usability and functionality will continue to evolve through testing and player feedback.
And a little surprise: CST will offer FULL GAMEPAD support!

Most of the content shown in the photos and GIFs throughout this DevLog is still under development and does not represent the final version. Some logos and brand visuals may be placeholders or subject to copyright, and will be replaced in the final release!
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[h3]Fifth DevLog topic is: Parts and Upgrades[/h3]

We've been focusing heavily on customizable and upgradeable car parts. At this point, how these parts function and appear is mostly finalized. Each item now has a Rarity Level, and we've introduced a Service Quality score. This allows you to easily compare a low-rarity but highly durable part with a high-rarity part that may have lower durability.



Additionally, these parts will directly affect key vehicle stats such as:

• Weight
  
• Handling
  
• Braking
  
• 0 - 100 km/h - 0-60 mph
  
• Top Speed
  
• Horsepower
  
• 0 - 400 m - 1/4 mile
  
• Torque
  

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[h3]Sixth DevLog topic is: Feeling[/h3]

After sharing our suspension system video, we took the feedback and test results to further improve the in-game feel.

• Updated outline and ghost colors for better clarity
  
• Added new sound effects to enhance immersion
  
• Refined the control system to make it more intuitive
  

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[h3]What’s Coming Next?[/h3]

As promised, CST will be featured with a playable demo in the upcoming Steam Next Fest! Our demo page is launching very soon, and we’ll be sharing all the details again once it’s live.

Don’t forget to Follow Us On Steam and Join Our Discord to stay up to date with the latest developments and Add CST To Your Wishlist!

AND, ARE YOU READY!