Tank Mechanic Simulator News

[h2]Dear mechanics[/h2]

we welcome you in the new year. In this update we take down the Christmas event and restore the Maus' interior. This was also a good moment to investigate other bugs with the vehicle, so expect few minor bugfixes, mainly related to PzKpfw VIII Maus.

MACos 1.2.9.3 update is going to be released in few next days.



[h2]1.2.9.3 Update[/h2]

Added:

• Icons for tools on extraction mission when these are not inside the vehicle
  

Fixed:

• Maus interior is now back
  
• Incorrect drive panels are not correctly selected for each tank
  
• Incorrect values for German drive panels (RPM) (Maus)
  
• Incorrect animation for HandCrank (All vehicles)
  
• Periscopes have now correct renovation state (Maus)
  
• Depth issues for reticle ocular. Ocular should be above reticle (All vehicles)
  
• Some labels in Options Panel has been shortened
  
• Test Drive or ProvingGrounds have issues with track belt LOD1 (Maus)
  
• Oil spots are incorrect in Tank Warehouse
  
• Gates have poor texture quality in Warehouse1
  
• Computer in Office have poor texture quality in Warehouse1
  
• Papers on a ground have poor textures quality in Warehouse1
  
• Screw in hull interior have odd color for rust/dirt stages (Maus)
  
• Props Panel is missing proper icon (Radial menu)
  
• Props Panel need a better name and description (Radial menu)
  
• Driver's periscope should not have any reticle at all (Maus)
  

Modified:

• Game returned from Christmas event
  

Have a good one!
Degenerals

[h2]Dear mechanics[/h2]

We have some good news for you regarding the recent problems we were facing with the interior of the Maus. The DMCA Takedown Notice we received shortly before Christmas from Valve/Steam has been revoked!

DeGenerals managed to sign a license agreement with the creator of the Maus design we used. He permitted us to use his work in our game. The interior will be back to the game with the next patch. We don't want to put a specific date yet but probably in early 2022.



With this positive note, we end a fruitful 2021. Thank you for being with us, mechanics! In 2022 you can expect a release of DLC at the beginning of February. Then, we'll prepare a roadmap for you to keep you up to date with our plans and ideas.



In the meantime you can visit our First Supply DLC Steam page. It is already up!

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

Happy New Year!
Degenerals

[h2]Dear mechanics[/h2]

Steam Winter Sale

Tank Mechanic Simulator is going to be part of Steam Winter Sale!
You can get a copy of Tank Mechanic Simulator with a -60% discount since 22.12.2021 till 05.01.2022!

[h2]Hotfix 1.2.9.2[/h2]

1.2.9.2

Modified:

• Maus Interior has been disabled temporarily
  
• Removed profile count limit
  

Fixed:

• Post Process Video Settings are now correctly applied (the bug was caused by a special post process profile set for Christmas, when it was applied it did not have the settings applied)
  
• Maus Front tracks localization
  
• Error with profiles being able to replace one another (they had the same ID in some cases, now each is visible in new profile menu in main menu)
  

[h2]Maus Interior[/h2]



We are sorry to inform you but due to the DMCA Takedown Notice received today from Valve we have to remove the interior from Maus tank for the time being. The issue is because to model the tank interior we've used references that were copyrighted. Maus has really not a lot of references about it's interior, and we've found a site with really good photos of a plastic model. We used this references without knowledge that it was copyrighted.



We are already in contact with the author and we will do our best to solve this issue, as this is solely our mistake and misunderstanding. We are very sorry for this and as soon as possible we will get this situation sorted out to bring you the interior back into the game.



Have a good one!
Degenerals

[h2]Hohoho, mechanics![/h2]

We have a Christmas surprise for you! Santa Claus came to our game and left a little gift for our players!

Christmas update is going to be available till 6.01.2022



For full list with changes please find attached change log below:

[h2]1.2.9.1 Christmas[/h2]

Added:

• Christmas extraction map
  
• Special decorations on some scenes
  
• Sleigh for christmas extraction map instead of jeep
  
• Few new collectibles connected to christmas theme, grab them on special extraction scene!
  

Fixed:

• Maus Periscope bug
  
• Panzer III J divided Loader and Gunner hatches into separate parts (confusing naming in store/storage etc.)
  
• Panzer III J divided Oil and Fuel hoses in engine/fuel system (again naming confusing)
  
• Panther divided electrostarter in store to electro and inertia starters (confusing naming again)
  

[h2]DLC release delay for PC[/h2]



We regret to inform you that the date for the first DLC is until next month. Work on both updates is still ongoing, and even though we spend most of our time on them, still not everything is ready. We want to make sure that we provide you with the best content possible, so we believe that this extra month will allow us to refine all the details and release both updates in the best possible condition.





[h2]Consoles update postponed[/h2]



Our friends from Console Labs, who are responsible for porting the game to the Playstation 4 and Xbox One, also need more time to polish up the update which will bring all the vehicles in the Community Free Vehicles series. Please have a little more patience, the update should be ready in January 2022.

We apologize to you and ask for your understanding.

Thanks for all the support and Merry Christmas!
DeGenerals

[h2]Attention Mechanics![/h2]

We have something special for you today!
You can get a copy of Tank Mechanic Simulator with a -55% discount!

Have a good one!
Degenerals