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Christmas Update 1.3.13



[h2]Hohoho, mechanics![/h2]

Just like last year, we have prepared another Christmas update for you with a small gift! Launch the game and complete a Christmas contract to receive the Maus and an achievement!

Christmas event will last till 5th January 2023!



For the full list of changes please find the attached change log below:

[h3]Christmas Update 1.3.13[/h3]

Added:
  • Christmas event
  • A setting option to turn off the Christmas event in options
  • Adjustable scale for museum collectables (with keys "N" and "M" when interacting with them in the museum)
Fixed:
  • Rare situations when extraction gives NULL's errors
  • It's impossible to place the decals properly on few tanks
  • M18 Hellcat - One road wheel element does not have any dependencies
  • Fixed an error that could spawn MG for missing part on extractions
  • Game freezes after attempt to sell the vehicle while having a crew slot taken
  • MG-34 A guns do not remain in props menu after picking them up during extractions
  • Pressing "ESC" after changing a setting causes it to change in the settings UI, but not in-game
  • Incorrect messages and effects after excavating two objects simultaneously
  • Tiger I - Missing "Tow rope" in the shop
  • IS-2 - Fan A and Camshaft drives were not animated
  • M26 Pershing - Both idler wheels were not spinning in Test drive nor Proving grounds
  • M20 - Sixth cylinder is not moving after turning on the engine
  • M18 Hellcat - The second to last road wheel on the right does not factor into assembly order
  • Some objects are in the air on Extraction1 and Extraction8
  • Slider for music volume in settings did not work correctly
  • M18 Hellcat - It was impossible to install Piston Rod A when crafted or bought directly from the shop
Improved:
  • Game will no longer add physics to mounted MGs on extraction
  • Adjusted cleaning radius of Little Willie, Maus and TigerIIH at extraction missions


[h3]Steam Winter Sale 2022[/h3]
Together with the Christmas update, we have prepared a discount for the Steam Winter Sale!
To celebrate this special occasion we have for you a discount on:
  • Tank Mechanic Simulator (-70%)
  • and DLC - First Supply (-30%)




Thanks for all the support and Merry Christmas!
DeGenerals

Tank Mechanic Simulator Dev Stream!


[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

We are excited to announce that on this Wednesday (21.12.2022) at 12:00 AM (CET), we will be hosting a special stream on our steampage to show off the new Christmas update for the game, and discuss our roadmap for 2023.

But that's not all - we will also be giving a sneak peek of our second DLC. Don't miss this opportunity to get an exclusive look at what's in store for the future of Tank Mechanic Simulator!

Make sure to mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday(21.12.2022) at 12:00 AM (CET) for the stream. We can't wait to see you there!

Thanks and have a good one,
DeGenerals

Update 1.3.12 + Community Contest!



[h2]Dear Mechanics,[/h2]

We have prepared a new 1.3.12 Update for you guys! Check out the changelog below:

[h2]1.3.12[/h2]

Added:
  • Letter prefixes to MG34 variants to avoid confusion in Props Menu and Resupply Menu
  • Bug report - now sending Outputlog also sends your save files
Fixed:
  • M4A3E8 Sherman - Right loader hatch and pistol port are opening to the wrong side
  • Throwing the magnetometer on the ground may cause the tablet map to glitch during Extraction
  • When Quad is lying on the side, leaving it may cause it to fall off the map
  • The wrench sometimes shakes when assembling or disassembling various parts of the tank
  • The remaining bolts appear after loading the game and changing mode to assemble the parts
  • M4A3E8 Sherman - in rare situations, it was impossible to assemble wheels or track belts
  • Some contracts had incorrect assembly state
  • All the elements that cannot be primed/painted appear in these lists with higher prices
  • Bug report - Sample text in the description of bugs doesn't disappear after clicking the field to edit
  • A few strings for Chinese translation were Korean instead of Chinese
  • Few strings for the French language
  • The prompt title "Summary" in resupply menu is not localized in all languages
Improved:
  • BT-7 shop icons
  • Churchill MKIII Avre shop icons
  • PzKpfw II Ausf. C shop icons
  • Maus shop icons


[h2]Community Contest![/h2]
Together with our friends from Gaming Factory, we have prepared a contest for you, in which you have a chance to win keys to the Electrician Simulator game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1080020/Electrician_Simulator/

The rules are very simple! To participate in the contest you must join the Tank Squad discord server and think of how a tank could respond in that situation from the screenshot!



Join Tank Squad discord server by clicking on the graphic below!

Thanks and have a good one!
DeGenerals

Get the Tank Mechanic Simulator on Steam Autumn Sale 2022!



[h2]Dear mechanics[/h2]

[h3]Tank Mechanic Simulator is going to be part of Steam Autumn Sale!

You can get a copy of Tank Mechanic Simulator with a -70% discount![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/407130

[h3]And a First Supply DLC with a -30% discount![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1485420/

Have a good one!
Degenerals

Tank Fossils Bundle Updated with Designer DLC!

[h2]Dear Players![/h2]

[h3]Our bundle Tank Fossils with Dinosaur Fossil Hunter just got expanded with Designer DLC![/h3]

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With Designer DLC, you can paint life-sized dinosaur models of all species available in the game. Grim black T-Rex? Earthly brown triceratops? Or maybe you want go all out and create the most attention catching dinosaur possible? Nothing is impossible!

Designer DLC contains:
- 10 Dinosaur species to paint
- 10 poses for each Dinosaur species to arrange your display
- 2 gameplay modes:
-- Normal (which takes game progression into account)
-- Sandbox (which allows you to paint every Dino from start)
- 50+ textures for skin, scales etc...
- 30+ skin patterns and decals
- 20+ blood decals
- Full color palette
- 130+ texture sets with skins
- 20+ independent textures for free combination with skin textures
- 30+ additional decals for museum decoration in 2 color variants

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2065550/Dinosaur_Fossil_Hunter__Designer_DLC/

That's not all!

Next month another DLC - Raptor will also be added to this bundle!

The Raptor DLC will include:
- new Dinosaur species: Utahraptor ostrommaysi
- new active dig sites on Dinosaur Canyon location
- 10 skeleton poses
- 252 unique bones

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217690/Dinosaur_Fossil_Hunter__Raptor_DLC/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/25921/Tank_Fossils/