Tow truck mechanics evolution and fuel station update!
[p]Hey, Junkers! 🚨🚚[/p][p]Time for another big step forward! This week’s update brings major improvements to tow truck mechanics and introduces a fully working fuel station! ⛽🔧[/p][p]We’ve fine-tuned how the tow truck handles, making it smoother, more realistic, and way more fun to use. Plus, the fuel system is now live — giving you one more reason to keep your vehicles in shape and ready to roll! ⚙️[/p][p]As always, your feedback keeps us going! Drop us a review or let us know what you think — your ideas help shape the future of the game. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also fixed many of the bugs you reported — thank you for all your feedback![/p][p]Check out the full patch notes for details. 📋[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Tow Truck Mechanics Evolution[/h3][p]You can now enjoy greater precision and an all-new system for loading vehicles onto the tow truck![/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Precise positioning and setting the right distance is the first step to success![/p][p]
[/p][p]Don’t forget to extend the ramp! :)[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Attaching the winch hook will be your next step after deploying the ramp.[/p][p] [/p][p]
[/p][p]We’ve introduced a mini-game with a pretty generous margin of error. :D[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Alright, the vehicle is on the truck — time to go get another one! The tow truck is now equipped with a lift, so you can transport two vehicles at once![/p][hr][/hr][h3]You wanted to refuel your vehicles — so here it is: a gas station just for you![/h3][p]You can now refuel your vehicles at the station.[/p][p](Psst... in future updates, you’ll be able to do some shopping there too — but more on that soon! :D)[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]The fuel pump is ready for you — fill up as much as you like! :)[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Mini discount game — if you’re up for it, try hitting the center of the discount bar and rack up as much as you can. If not... full price for you! :D[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]And if you forget to check your fuel level, your trusty jerry can will save the day![/p][p]You can refill it at the station and keep it for emergencies.[/p][p]There's also an option to upgrade your jerry can to 10 or even 15 liters.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]We’re getting a ton of feedback from you — thank you so much for that!
Below are some of the latest changes and fixes — there’s actually much more going on, but we don’t log everything because, frankly, we’re rushing to keep updates coming often.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks so much for your support and help in developing the game — you are the best Junkmen we know![/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix list 👇[/h3][p] [/p][p]🛠️Disable V-Sync in PERFORMANCE mode to prevent the frame rate from being capped at 60.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Next to the first tablet – during raw material sell selection, the gamepad button was missing when the sale could take place.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved object popping for multiple assets – we're still working on it, but it's gradually getting better.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Reworked the driving system for the Pickup, SUV, trailer, and truck – further adjustments and improvements are planned, but it's already in a good state.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed vehicle summoning: you can now summon your vehicle in most of the spots that previously seemed valid but didn’t work.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted video tutorial size.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Updated quest texts for “Collect $27k” and “Crusher” to match the new quest order.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed incorrect quest numbers showing on widgets after quest reordering.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed NPC not appearing on the plot near the smelter – it was stuck at the base location.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed NPC animation not triggering properly near the smelter.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Increased NPC animation optimization distance at the smelter.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved trigger distance for Gas Station lamps.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted amount of EXP gained from refueling the gas canister.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed saving EXP and upgrade progress for the gas canister.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed EXP display for the canister tool.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️You can now complete the conveyor belt quest by purchasing it at the Big Junkyard.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed broken saves where the conveyor belt quest was stuck due to being bought at the Big Junkyard.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Tow Truck Overhaul[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Changed tow truck mechanics.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added a new tow truck mini-game.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added lever panel and 2D schematics for the tow truck.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added winch-based vehicle pulling for the tow truck.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added platform lowering and raising for the tow truck.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added ramp lowering and raising for the tow truck.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted tow truck upgrade panel abilities.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]🛠️Updated tow truck-related quests to match the new mechanics.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Quality of Life & Optimization[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added optimized toggling of the Gas Station area visibility.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added a gas canister tool – you can now refuel vehicles outside the gas station area.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved tool icon visibility in the Upgrade Tools panel.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added visual representation for all gas canister upgrade levels.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Fixed UI overlap between active price buff info and fuel amount while driving.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed street lights sometimes not appearing despite being in range.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed crash when activating the Furnace machine with a filled mold.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Optimized performance of the large map.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed invisible item bug after inserting a car body part behind the workshop.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Optimized performance of scrap piles near the Stationary Belt.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Optimized searchable scrap piles to reduce performance impact.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Corrected Korean translation for the word “Loading”.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed exploit that allowed creating vehicles by unloading onto a blocked tow truck area.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Changed renovation cutting mechanic on pallets – now only 2 long cuts are needed instead of 10 short ones.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted quest order – Parcel Renovation now comes after completing the “Collect $27k” quest.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Added option to hide player hands for those who find them distracting.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added ability to hire a worker at the Furnace mechanic.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added fuel-filling animation for vehicles at the gas station.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added gas canister tool that allows off-site vehicle refueling.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved tow truck performance optimization.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Optimized tutorial performance.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Fixed 3D icon positions in the tow truck control panel.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed UI placement of remaining time info for active buffs.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved visibility and style of the mini-game widget during tow hook attachment.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed animations of levers in the tow truck control panel.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed desynchronization between the left and right states of the tow truck control panel.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed bug preventing exit from the tutorial menu.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]🛠️Fixed vehicle exit behavior on gas station grounds.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added lighting to cover the gas station area.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed lamp intensity and color settings across the map.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed wheel color mismatch between spawned vehicles and those on the tow truck.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Increased interaction area around vehicles for easier tow hook activation.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved tow truck control panel translations.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Increased transparency of tools during renovation for better visual clarity.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved vehicle refueling time from the gas canister.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed persistent fuel status info in the canister and vehicle when entering the car mid-refuel.[/p][p][/p][p]
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Below are some of the latest changes and fixes — there’s actually much more going on, but we don’t log everything because, frankly, we’re rushing to keep updates coming often.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks so much for your support and help in developing the game — you are the best Junkmen we know![/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix list 👇[/h3][p] [/p][p]🛠️Disable V-Sync in PERFORMANCE mode to prevent the frame rate from being capped at 60.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Next to the first tablet – during raw material sell selection, the gamepad button was missing when the sale could take place.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved object popping for multiple assets – we're still working on it, but it's gradually getting better.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Reworked the driving system for the Pickup, SUV, trailer, and truck – further adjustments and improvements are planned, but it's already in a good state.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed vehicle summoning: you can now summon your vehicle in most of the spots that previously seemed valid but didn’t work.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted video tutorial size.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Updated quest texts for “Collect $27k” and “Crusher” to match the new quest order.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed incorrect quest numbers showing on widgets after quest reordering.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed NPC not appearing on the plot near the smelter – it was stuck at the base location.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed NPC animation not triggering properly near the smelter.[/p][p][/p][p]
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