Junkyard Simulator News

[p]Dear Junkers! 🔧😄[/p][p]This update may look small on paper, but it addresses a number of highly visible problems and makes the overall experience much smoother and more intuitive.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔧 What’s fixed & improved[/h2][h3]♻️ Scrap & Stationary Press Improvements[/h3][p]We’ve resolved several issues related to one of your most-used machines:[/p]

• [p]Fixed invisible scrap piles when using the Stationary Press[/p]
• [p]Improved visibility of the scrap weight counter (both collected and processed values)[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing keybind hints while operating the Stationary Press[/p]

[p]These changes should make the entire scrapping loop feel more responsive, readable, and reliable.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📘 Tutorial & Progression Fixes[/h3][p]We’ve tackled a blocking issue that could prevent players from progressing:[/p]

• [p]Fixed the Crusher tutorial getting stuck on the first step[/p]
• [p]Ensured proper progression flow so tutorials now complete as intended[/p]

[p]No more confusion — tutorials should now guide you smoothly through mechanics.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🧭 UI & Visual Feedback Fixes[/h3][p]A number of visual bugs have been cleaned up to improve immersion and clarity:[/p]

• [p]Fixed the 3D widget following quest items held in hands[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the fast travel board 3D icon could remain stuck on screen[/p]
• [p]Improved visibility of the vehicle assembly widget in the garage behind the workshop[/p]

[p]These fixes reduce screen clutter and ensure UI elements behave consistently.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🎮 Graphics Settings Overhaul[/h3][p]We’ve reworked the graphics settings to make them simpler and more practical:[/p]

• [p]Reduced unnecessary or confusing options[/p]
• [p]Focused on the most important settings that actually impact visuals and performance[/p]
• [p]Made it easier to quickly achieve a good-looking and stable configuration[/p]

[p]The goal here is simple: less tweaking, better results.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🙏 Thank you[/h3][p]Big thanks to everyone who reported these issues and shared feedback — it really helps us prioritize what matters most.[/p][p]Your input directly led to these fixes 💛[/p][hr][/hr][p]More improvements, optimizations, and new features are already in the works — stay tuned! 🚀[/p][p]We’re continuously working on improving both gameplay systems and localization quality.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the journey — more updates are coming! 🚀[/p][p][/p][p]The game is constantly being developed — I strongly recommend checking the integrity of the game files![/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p]

[p]Dear Junkers! 🔧😄[/p][p]just released a small hotfix focused on improving texture quality and stability on lower-end hardware.🚀[/p][h3]🔧 What’s fixed[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where textures could appear blurry or low-resolution after the latest update[/p]
• [p]Improved texture streaming behavior to better adapt to available GPU memory[/p]
• [p]Reduced aggressive mip downscaling on systems with limited VRAM[/p]
• [p]Overall more stable visual quality across different hardware configurations[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💻 Who was affected[/h3][p]This issue mainly impacted players using GPUs with 4 GB of VRAM or less, such as:[/p]

• [p]NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti[/p]
• [p]NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB)[/p]
• [p]Older AMD cards with similar memory limits[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]⚙️ Technical note (for transparency)[/h3][p]We’ve adjusted how the game handles texture memory allocation.
Previously, a fixed memory pool could cause unintended texture downgrades on lower-end GPUs.[/p][p]The system now scales more dynamically based on available hardware, resulting in more consistent visuals.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🙏 Thank you[/h3][p]@DM-Stealth, @EREN YAZICI (43)[/p][p]Thank you for your reports and patience — they helped us quickly identify and resolve the issue.[/p][p]More improvements and optimizations are on the way![/p][p]We’re continuously working on improving both gameplay systems and localization quality.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the journey — more updates are coming! 🚀[/p][p][/p][p]The game is constantly being developed — I strongly recommend checking the integrity of the game files![/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p]

[p]Dear Junkers! 🔧🔥[/p][p]This update focuses heavily on input stability, system fixes, and overall performance improvements across the game. A lot of work has gone into refining mouse behavior, improving UI responsiveness, and optimizing core systems to make the experience smoother and more consistent.[/p][p]As always — thank you for your support, feedback, and patience. Every update helps push the game further forward 🚀[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🖱️ Input & Controls Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Improved mouse input handling for players using multi-monitor setups[/p]
• [p]Adjusted DPI handling to provide more stable mouse movement on high-resolution displays[/p]
• [p]Improved viewport mouse capture behavior to prevent the cursor from escaping the game window[/p]
• [p]Reduced potential mouse micro-stutter in gameplay areas (especially on foot)[/p]
• [p]Minor input system adjustments for more consistent camera movement[/p]
• [p]Improved stability of the key binding system in control settings[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]⚙️ Systems & Stability Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues with game system initialization related to Game Instance configuration[/p]
• [p]Removed project configuration errors that could generate warnings in game logs[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with loading certain materials in game builds[/p]
• [p]Improved shader configuration to prevent default materials appearing incorrectly[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with UI widget focus behavior[/p]
• [p]Optimized system initialization during game startup[/p]
• [p]Improved overall UI and input stability[/p]
• [p]Improved game resource loading process[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🗺️ Optimization & Performance[/h3]

• [p]Minimap optimization and improved behavior for vehicles[/p]
• [p]Vehicle optimization, especially during deactivation states[/p]
• [p]Improved smoothness while exploring the workshop area[/p]
• [p]Reduced ghosting and “fake motion blur” during camera movement[/p]
• [p]Reduced flickering of small details[/p]
• [p]Lower TSR history memory cost[/p]
• [p]Improved overall image stability (less trailing behind camera)[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🚗 Gameplay Fixes & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the Workstation purchase quest could get stuck[/p]
• [p]Improved texture of the orange vehicle used in the Car Body Packer[/p]
• [p]Improved visibility of resource names in the market widget (price changes)[/p]
• [p]Added tooltip info showing which resources can be sold[/p]
• [p]Changed scrap loading display in the stationary press — now shown in kilograms instead of percentage[/p]
• [p]Increased scrap processing speed in the Stationary Press (large vehicles like tanks now process faster)[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue with tutorial window staying on screen[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🌍 Localization & UI[/h3]

• [p]Added Turkish (TR) translations for resource contents in items[/p]
• [p]Added translations for input labels like “Left Shift”, “Left Ctrl” across all languages[/p]
• [p]Added translation for resource buff UI (bottom right corner)[/p]
• [p]Fixed English translation in the car painting preparation widget[/p]
• [p]Fixed typo in upgrade menu (“Scarp Heap” → “Scrap Heap”)[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]🎮 Camera & Interaction[/h3]

• [p]Improved starting camera position in the Car Lift[/p]
• [p]Adjusted camera distance in the lift by +30%[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]⚡ System-Wide Optimizations[/h3][p]This update includes a broad optimization pass across many gameplay systems:[/p]

• [p]Vehicle renovation system optimization[/p]
• [p]Vehicles used for renovation across the world optimized[/p]
• [p]Garage assembly system optimization (behind workshop)[/p]
• [p]Item renovation system optimization[/p]
• [p]GPS path rendering on minimap optimized[/p]
• [p]Question mark indicators on map optimized[/p]
• [p]Vehicle reset system optimized[/p]
• [p]Treasure item spawning optimized[/p]
• [p]Vehicles for stationary press optimized[/p]
• [p]Road sign optimization[/p]
• [p]Interior item spawning optimization[/p]
• [p]Scrap pile interaction optimization[/p]
• [p]Workstations on parcels optimized[/p]
• [p]Resource storage points on parcels optimized[/p]

[hr][/hr][p] [/p][p]💡 More updates are coming soon!
We continue working on new content, improvements, and major system upgrades.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the journey ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]💡 More performance-focused updates are coming.[/p][p][/p][p]The game is constantly being developed — I strongly recommend checking the integrity of the game files![/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p]

[p]Dear Junkers! 🔧😄[/p][p]This update is a big step forward in terms of stability, visual quality, and overall world optimization. We’ve focused on fixing long-standing technical issues, improving graphical consistency (especially shadows), and optimizing many core gameplay systems — from quests and NPCs to items and world streaming.[/p][p]As always — thank you for your patience, your reports, and your support. Every patch brings us closer to the experience we truly want to deliver 🚀[/p][hr][/hr][h2]⚙️ Settings & Graphics Improvements[/h2][p]Fixed an issue with intermediate graphics options not saving correctly.
Previously, some secondary graphical settings (not the main presets) would not apply unless you manually pressed “Apply” and then “Close.” Now, all changes save properly regardless of whether you use the Apply button or simply close the settings menu.[/p][p]Definitive shadow system fix and visual improvement.
I reworked shadow behavior and graphical configuration, resulting in significantly improved visual quality and more stable rendering. The game should now look noticeably better, especially in outdoor environments.[/p][p]I strongly recommend playing on the PERFORMANCE MODE preset — it provides the best balance between visual quality and FPS performance based on the new configuration.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🗺️ Minimap & World Systems[/h2][p]Minimap optimization and calculation fixes.
I resolved issues related to player and truck position calculations that could previously cause minor inaccuracies or unnecessary performance overhead. The minimap should now behave more consistently and efficiently.[/p][p]Character movement system recalculation fix.
I improved the internal movement calculation logic to ensure more stable and predictable character behavior within the game world. This also helps reduce minor desynchronization issues in certain scenarios.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🚀 Global Optimization Pass and bugs[/h2][p]This update includes a broad optimization sweep across multiple gameplay systems to improve overall performance and stability:[/p]

• [p]Parcel optimization – improved streaming and reduced unnecessary background calculations.[/p]
• [p]Pickup item optimization – better handling of interactive world objects to reduce CPU load.[/p]
• [p]Tool system optimization – refined update logic and reduced redundant checks.[/p]
• [p]Quest system optimization – improved backend logic for quest tracking and state updates.[/p]
• [p]Resource system optimization – more efficient handling of resource spawning and management.[/p]
• [p]Animal AI optimization – reduced performance cost while maintaining behavioral consistency.[/p]
• [p]Story NPC optimization – improved logic handling and reduced unnecessary runtime processing.[/p]
• [p]World NPC optimization – better performance scaling when multiple NPCs are active in the environment.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the Unstuck mechanic for all vehicles.[/p]
• [p]Restored the lock that must be purchased during the stationary press quest.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that occurred when the player fainted from hunger while on a plot and holding a crate with resources.[/p]

[p][/p][p]This patch focuses heavily on making the game feel smoother, more stable, and visually stronger — especially for longer play sessions.[/p][p]And this is not the end — more updates, improvements, and content are on the way. Step by step, we keep building.[/p][p][/p][p]The game is constantly being developed — I strongly recommend checking the integrity of the game files![/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p]

[p]Dear Junkers! ✨[/p][p]This update focuses on fixing critical save-loading issues that were affecting progression, purchased machines, upgrades, and parcel state. We know how frustrating it is to lose progress — this patch addresses those problems directly.[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who reported these issues and sent save files. Your help allowed us to track and eliminate the root causes much faster.[/p][hr][/hr][p]💾 Save & Progression Fixes[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where loading the game could reset Parcel progress to zero[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where loading the game blocked access to a Parcel even though it was already purchased[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where loading the game caused loss of Task progression[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where the Conveyor Belt became locked after loading, even though it had already been purchased[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where the Stationary Press became locked after loading, despite being previously unlocked[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where purchased Upgrades could disappear after loading the game[/p][p]• Fixed an issue where resources collected on the Parcel (Metal, Wood, Concrete and others) could be lost after loading[/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you for your patience and for supporting the project during Early Access. Step by step, we’re making the foundation stronger. 🚀[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️[/p][p][/p]