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๐ŸšงHotfix: Cleaner Junk, Smoother Play!๐Ÿšง

[p]Dear Junkers! ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ˜„[/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]๐Ÿ”ง Whatโ€™s fixed & improved[/h2][h3]โ™ป๏ธ Scrap & Stationary Press Improvements[/h3][p]Weโ€™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]๐Ÿ“˜ Tutorial & Progression Fixes[/h3][p]Weโ€™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 โ€” tutorials should now guide you smoothly through mechanics.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]๐Ÿงญ 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]๐ŸŽฎ Graphics Settings Overhaul[/h3][p]Weโ€™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]๐Ÿ™ Thank you[/h3][p]Big thanks to everyone who reported these issues and shared feedback โ€” it really helps us prioritize what matters most.[/p][p]Your input directly led to these fixes ๐Ÿ’›[/p][hr][/hr][p]More improvements, optimizations, and new features are already in the works โ€” stay tuned! ๐Ÿš€[/p][p]Weโ€™re continuously working on improving both gameplay systems and localization quality.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of the journey โ€” more updates are coming! ๐Ÿš€[/p][p][/p][p]The game is constantly being developed โ€” I strongly recommend checking the integrity of the game files![/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer โ€”[/p][p]Junkman Adrian ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ’›[/p][p][/p]