Driving Life News

1.0.0.6

• Added a cheat menu that can be enabled in the gameplay settings. Use it to get out of a sticky situation, rebuild a compromised save or remove some constraints from the game.
  
• Added reset vehicle save/load and fallback functionality to semi-trailers.
  
• Added analog clutch for steering wheels. 0.0 deadzone and 2 sensitivity is recommended for hardware clutch.
  
• Added "Steering Wheel Controller" toggle in settings->controls->wheel to avoid input conflicts when using a gamepad. Disabled by default. Make sure to enable if you plan on using a wheel.
  
• Added steering non-linearity slider in settings>gameplay for steering wheels.
  
• Sold vehicles should no longer respawn on load.
  
• Eddie should now charge the proper amount for modifying cars.
  
• Eddie should now recognize the Kaminari as a donor car even if purchased from Kelsey.
  
• Fixed an issue which could cause donor cars to respawn and set themselves as the driven vehicle when loading auto-save.
  
• Opening the map while driving should no longer render steering wheel controllers inoperable.
  
• Adjusted center of mass on Lifted Landschooner, Kaminari, Kaminari Rally, Paladin Estate.
  

[h2]Greetings to all from the Driving Life,[/h2][p][/p][p]Community nominations for this year’s Steam Awards have begun. With its calm atmosphere, exploration-driven structure, and a world that gradually draws you in, we believe Driving Life is one of the games that best fits the “Sit Back and Relax” category. But of course, it’s not for us to say—it’s for you.[/p][p]If you think our game deserves this award, you can nominate us on Steam under the “Sit Back and Relax” category.[/p][p]How to nominate:[/p]

1. [p]Go to our Steam store page,[/p]
2. [p]Click the “Awards – Nominate this Game” option on the right,[/p]
3. [p]Select the “Sit Back and Relax” category.[/p]

[p]Your support means a great deal to us. Every nomination you send lights up the Driving Life, even if just for a moment, and warms our hearts.
[/p][p]Thank you in advance for all your support.
Driving Life Team[/p]

1.0.0.5

• Replaced input plugin in a bid to make Steering wheels easier to configure and more widely supported.
  
• vehicle reset's recorded position will now save/load, and reset function will fallback to the vehicle's default location if no reset position exists.
  
• Removed collision on a ladder cage at the Meridian airport which could cause players to get stuck.
  
• Changed analog watch face.
  
• Changed digital watch display to US format.
  
• Fixed an issue introduced last patch that caused the taxi mission to end prematurely after the first ride.
  
• Fixed certain values not getting reset on new game.
  
• It should now be possible to access all project car parts.
  
• Adjusted the location of several gas station fuel cistern interactables.
  
• Adjusted the position of some floating vehicle props.
  
• Schoolbus should now repair after finishing a job.
  
• Fixed certain job rewards which were not in line with the work journal including Mail warehouse, flatbed trailer and incinerator.
  
• Fixed some interactable doors which were opening incorrectly on cabins an restaurants.
  
• The direction sign at Corelli/Gosford should now point to the correct directions.
  

1.0.0.4

• There is now a "reset vehicle" button. hit Backspace on the keyboard to reset the vehicle position.
  
• There is now an additional third person camera which does not auto-center.
  
• Fixed an issue in the second lesson of B license where the objective to drive to East Samuelton would be cleared as soon as the player enters the schoolbus.
  
• Fixed an issue in the second lesson of B license where the objective to open the schoolbus door could be cleared before arriving at the bus stop.
  
• Minimap rotation should no longer be frozen while in driving mode.
  
• Main map player marker arrow should now point in the direction the player is facing.
  
• Fixed an issue where driver controls tables could not be scrolled with the gamepad.
  
• Fixed taxi passenger not closing door after boarding the vehicle.
  
• Fixed taxi passenger not standing up after exiting the vehicle.
  
• Fixed an issue that could prevent commuter bus passengers from getting in the bus.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the taxi job to always pay $15 regardless of how many rides were completed.
  
• Fixed Mechanics' dialog which was still displaying the old repair prices.
  
• Fixed an issue where it would not be possible to interact with NPC Barry after asking his name.
  
• Fixed an issue where the third person camera would become unresponsive.
  
• Fixed lights and animations on commuter bus.
  

1.0.0.3

• Analog clutch value and animation should now properly follow axis input when the clutch is released.
  
• Brake pedal animation should now mirror hardware pedal in analog mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where player could get trapped inside buildings if exiting a vehicle too close to a wall.
  
• Fixed inverted dialog lines for NPC Barry.
  
• Moved traffic light poles away from the road and adjusted traffic splines in an effort to reduce accidents at intersections.
  
• Toggle Lights and Map steering wheel buttons should now be functional.
  
• Coffee should now cost $1 instead of $2
  
• Vehicle repair should now cost $2 per health point instead of $5
  
• Fixed an issue where missing addresses on mailboxes would prevent them from properly saving and loading during a mail run.
  
• Added events on job start to prevent issue where NPC would still be asking player for the keys back, making it impossible to obtain the work vehicle. It should also be possible to load a game where this issue was present and resume the job.