Junkyard Simulator News

[p]Hey Junkers! 🎮⚙️[/p][p]The latest hotfix is live! We’ve focused on gamepad support, smoother interactions with fridges, ATMs, markets, and other in-game systems 🛒💳, as well as reorganized the Options menu for clearer settings. We also squashed several bugs to make gameplay more stable and enjoyable.[/p][p]This is another step toward smoother gameplay and better usability — and we’re just getting started! Thank you for your continuous feedback; it helps us improve the game week by week. 🙏[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Full Hotfix Details[/h3][p]Gamepad Support:[/p]

• [p]Fridge now fully controllable with gamepad from the radial menu.[/p]
• [p]Withdraw money from ATMs and move normally after withdrawal.[/p]
• [p]Pay at cashiers with full navigation and widget support.[/p]
• [p]Added navigation/icons for putting items into shopping carts and fridge.[/p]
• [p]Interact with items on shelves using the gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Exit/close ATMs and cashier interactions with gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Increased hover intensity for payments using gamepad.[/p]

[p]Options & UI:[/p]

• [p]Added upcoming languages info in preparation for major update.[/p]
• [p]Renamed “Graphics Settings” to “Graphics/Game Settings” across all languages.[/p]
• [p]Reorganized Options menu for clearer gradation and tidy UI.[/p]

[p]Additional Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fridge tool fully supports gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Blue Car renovation handling with gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Removed floating red arrow above renovation vehicles in Car Lift.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted vehicle renovation schematic so it no longer overlaps hunger meter.[/p]
• [p]Fixed interaction circles with objects on the parcel remaining after collapsing from hunger.[/p]
• [p]Fixed saving of Scrap Heaps — no new ones appear for free after reset.[/p]
• [p]Corrected all Russian texts for “Parcel” (ПОСЫЛКА → УЧАСТОК).[/p]
• [p]Improved mouse movement speed when using gamepad during Blue Car renovation and Zoom.[/p]
• [p]Fixed screen movement after eating from fridge while using gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Increased sprint upgrade speed (LVL1: 10% → 25%, LVL2: 25% → 50%).[/p]
• [p]Added safeguard: pressing tool selection button now closes fridge when selecting a product.[/p]
• [p]Added safeguard: fridge now closes when pressing jump while selecting food.[/p]
• [p]Fixed walking with gamepad after exiting fridge via jump.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Market Shop checkout bug during summary screen.[/p]
• [p]Added safeguard to prevent jumping while in Market Shop.[/p]

[p]Check it out and enjoy smoother controls, clearer UI, and bug-free gameplay! 🚀🎉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][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][p][/p][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]SPECIAL PROMOTION! -51%[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Also please support steamthumbsup 🙂 [/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey, Junkers! ⚙️🍔[/p][p]The new update is live! 🚀 We’ve improved the hunger and fridge system, added a few tool enhancements, and fixed bugs reported by you over the past few days.[/p][p]It’s another step to make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable — and this is just the beginning! Thank you for your feedback, because it helps make the game better week by week. 🙏[/p][p]Check out the full list of changes below. 👇[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed an issue where the notification to eat something from the fridge would not appear when hunger dropped below 25%.

🛠️Fixed the display of text on the info widget related to the new shop mechanic.

🛠️Added the ability to use the fridge tool both at the Parcel Lot and in the Workshop.

🛠️Fixed the ambulance sound, which for some players did not play at all.

🛠️Added a new slot in the radial menu for additional tools.

🛠️Fixed the Beer Buff overlapping with vehicle speedometers.

🛠️Increased the duration of the notification reminding players to take out the fridge and eat something.

🛠️Fixed a bug with selecting the correct food in the fridge using the mouse, where the selection position shifted relative to the cursor on Ultra Wide screens

🛠️Fixed the size of the "BEER" text in the widget showing the duration of the boost gained from drinking beer

🛠️Fixed text sizes in the stock market tablet, as they were overlapping each other

🛠️Fixed a bug where the player could die of hunger while using certain mechanics (Parcel Computer, Resource Market selling, Upgrades purchasing). Now, when hunger drops below 20% and the player is using a mouse-based mechanic, hunger progression correctly pauses[/p][p][/p][p][/p][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][p][/p][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]SPECIAL PROMOTION! -51%[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Also please support steamthumbsup 🙂 [/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey, Junkers! 🛒🥤[/p][p]It’s time for another big step forward! This week’s update introduces the brand-new Market system along with the long-awaited Stamina mechanics! 💪[/p][p]From now on, you can visit the shop, stock up on food and drinks, and discover which items keep you energized the longest. 🍔 Every purchase matters — choose wisely and manage your stamina to stay productive in the yard! ⚙️[/p][p]This is just the beginning of expanding survival-style elements in the game. We’ll keep improving and balancing the system based on your feedback, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts! 💬[/p][p]Of course, we’ve also fixed plenty of bugs you reported — thank you for helping us make the game better every week! 🛠️[/p][p]Check out the full patch notes for all the details. 📋[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Market & Food[/h3][p]Here you can stock up on the food you need to restore stamina.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Check which products will significantly regenerate your hunger.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can get a discount by paying the exact amount – the cashier doesn’t like counting change! 😄[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hunger System [/h3][p]Keep an eye on your character’s stamina — a junkman can’t collapse from hunger![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You’ve got your portable fridge — make sure it’s always stocked and properly chilled! 😄[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And if you happen to forget a meal, don’t worry! For a small fee (uhhh $1500!), the medical team will take care of you. Better avoid that expensive ride like the plague![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]Video update[/h3][p]🚀 Market & Stamina Update – New Life for Your Junkyard![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][h3]Junkyard Roadmap[/h3][p]Yes, I know – you’ve asked me about this a million times 😅 and I always said I didn’t want to declare specific updates, since things on my end are pretty dynamic. But hey, to meet your expectations, I’ve finally prepared a safe update roadmap! [/p][p]Just remember – besides what you see on the plan, there will also be hotfixes and smaller updates that I didn’t include here. I just wanted to give you a clear picture of what’s coming up next. [/p][p]Of course, you know how it goes – sometimes a better idea pops up out of nowhere, or something urgent needs a quick fix. 😉[/p][p][/p][p]When the above roadmap is completed, a new one with fresh goals will follow. As I’ve mentioned many times before — we’ll be developing this game for years to come. Sure, there will be other projects along the way, but Junkyard is very close to my heart, and I’ll do everything I can to keep delivering new content long after version 1.0 and the full release. And yes, everything will be free for the base game — no paid DLCs, only free content updates.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix list 👇[/h3][p][/p][p]🛠️Traffic jam and issue at the gas station – multiple vehicles can pile up, blocking the left turn and eventually the entire road after some time.[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed a blocker issue with the task requiring the hammer to break the van’s door[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed keybinding reset bug where some players couldn’t return controls to default[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed a bug causing the screen to freeze when exiting Fast Travel and immediately pressing M to open the Big Map[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved widget readability for the Stationary Press[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed broken trunk texture when placing a car in the Small Crusher[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed overlapping texts in the Tutorial widget[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed issue with traffic jams forming near the Gas Station (internal note kept: “don’t know if you saved somewhere how to remove it”)[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Improved layout of the Car Compactor widget[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Fixed text readability in the widget when selecting a respawn point for vehicles[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Adjusted UI widgets for Blue Car Renovation and Pickup 1950 to match the updated interface and improved text clarity[/p][p] [/p][p]🛠️Introduced the Hunger System – players must now eat food to avoid collapsing and being taken to the hospital[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added the Market, where players can purchase food with different nutritional values[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]🛠️Implemented the Portable Fridge – bought products are stored here so players don’t need to eat them immediately[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added a Shopping Basket mechanic to collect multiple products inside the store[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added the ATM, where players can withdraw cash to pay in the Market[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Implemented a payment system with real money tracking and a promotion system based on streaks[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added the Ambulance – it picks up the player after collapsing due to hunger[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Added a Shopping Basket mechanic to collect multiple products inside the store[/p][p][/p][p]🛠️Introduced Fridge and Basket upgrades, allowing players to carry more items and reduce trips to the store[/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][p]Check out our previous game updates![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer — [/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]SPECIAL PROMOTION! -51%[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Also please support steamthumbsup 🙂 [/p]

[p]Hey, Junkers! 🌿💨[/p][p]Here comes a quick but mighty hotfix! [/p][p]We’ve squashed that annoying bug where sound and dust effects were going wild while driving the Pickup and Blue Car on grass or roads. [/p][p]Plus — good news for all keybinding fans — you can now rebind the "Unstuck Vehicle" action to whatever key suits you best across all vehicles. Customize your rescue moves and enjoy a smoother ride! [/p][p][/p][p]Hotfix list: [/p][p]🏗️ Fix for the issue where sound and dust particles were incorrectly triggering while driving the Pickup and Blue Car on grass or road.[/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ Added the ability to rebind the "Unstuck Vehicle" key for all vehicles. Players can now assign their own key for this mechanic.[/p][p][/p][p]🏗️Refinement of data reloading when driving through the junkyard area.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🏗️[/p][hr][/hr][p]Also please support us 🙂💛 ːsteamthumbsupː[/p]

[p]Hey, Junkers! 🚗⚡[/p][p]Meet the new Unstuck & Fuel Boost Update! Now you can zap yourself out of any stuck vehicle with a simple \[X] press — no more manual resets! Plus, refuel smarter and earn XP for every liter, whether from jerrycan or the gas station. Smooth rides and faster progress ahead! 🔧⛽✨[/p][p][/p][p]Hotfix list: [/p][p]🏗️ After enabling VSync, the FPS limit adjusts to the monitor's refresh rate – that’s why users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors may notice a higher FPS cap than 60.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ We made a fix to the screen where you select the game mode – many players were accidentally choosing Sandbox Mode, which is intended for advanced players. Now it will be clearer.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ Added an Unstuck button in every vehicle. Now, if you get stuck somewhere while exploring the world, you no longer need to exit the vehicle and manually reset it with the \[R] key. Simply press \[X] while inside the vehicle, and it will teleport — with you inside — to the nearest allowed location.[/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ When resetting the tow truck near a vehicle ready to be loaded, its icon would not appear and the vehicle would not detect us until we drove away and entered its area again.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ Reworked how EXP is granted for refueling with a jerrycan — now you gain EXP for each liter added to the vehicle's tank, instead of only when refilling the jerrycan at a gas station.[/p][p][/p][p]🏗️ Added EXP gain for refueling vehicles directly at the gas station.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer —[/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎💛🏗️[/p][hr][/hr][p]Also please support us 🙂[/p]