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Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Dev Diary #90

Hello Truck Mechanics!


Welcome to another exciting developer update. We've got some news about the progress of Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths. Buckle up and get ready for the latest developments on this wild ride!

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[h2] Desert Map [/h2]
We are pleased to announce the completion of our latest map set in a desert environment. In this map, players will assist with various tasks while helping archaeologists to uncover the history of an ancient civilization and help with desert reforestation. The new map features a range of challenges designed to engage and immerse. We put a lot of effort into its development, and we hope it will make quite an impression on you.



[h2] Fuel [/h2]
Today, we are introducing a new mechanic to enhance the strategic depth of our game: fuel management. Your trucks will no longer run indefinitely. Keeping an eye on your fuel levels and planning ahead will be essential to ensure you don't run out of fuel mid-route.

Scattered across each map are various refueling stations. You will need to locate and utilize these stations to keep your trucks fueled up and ready for the journey ahead. This adds a new layer of strategy to the game, as you must plan your routes not only for efficiency, but also to ensure you have enough fuel to reach your destination. Fuel involves additional costs, so it will be worthwhile to do additional paid work to balance costs and revenues.



[h2] The day and night cycle [/h2]
We have introduced the full implementation of the day and night cycle in our game. Following the preview in the prologue, this system features daytime followed by nighttime, bringing a dynamic and immersive experience. This new cycle affects visibility and gameplay, requiring players to adapt their strategies and plan their activities according to the time of day.

In order to facilitate gameplay, we plan to change the functionality of the flashlight and add it permanently to your inventory, in order to make it easier to find your way at night.



[h2] Additional Missions [/h2]
With all main missions completed, we have started adding extra tasks to the game. These additional challenges provide new objectives and gameplay opportunities, diversifying your experience with various activities and rewards.



Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking! If you like what you see, consider adding Truck Mechanic to your Steam Wishlist!

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Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Dev Diary #89

Hello Truck Mechanics!


Welcome to another developer post. We got some news about Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths development process.


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[h2] Continued work on maps [/h2]
Our most important goal was to comprehensively prepare all the main tasks on the next two maps. As you might have already noticed in the prologue, our approach is quite unique, as most of the tasks, will not involve the truck itself. Your truck will break down as a result of its poor handling, driving on heavy terrain or just random crashes caused by, for example, excessive speed. The tasks are diverse and will be tied together by an interesting storyline.

Each map will have an architectural feature that will stand out strongly. For example, in a map with massive mines, there will be a giant excavator. On the next one, it will be already mentioned and shown gondola. We don't want to reveal everything, so that you can discover for yourself, and explore the rich world of Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths.



We have already mentioned this, but we want to highlight it very strongly again. The missions in the game will be diverse and all intertwined with a surprising storyline. We're putting a lot of work into making sure that at every point in the ride you enjoy what you encounter along the way and have a little conundrum about whether you're sure that shortcut you saw on the map is actually still passable and whether it's better to turn around and take a different route.



[h2] Bart conversations [/h2]
Besides, we have implemented another solid portion of dialogues, stuffed with reactions from Bart, who, while driving over the maps, comments on his decisions and tells a lot of interesting facts about various objects. We want the dialogues to build a unique atmosphere and the player to know that there is something interesting in the area that is worth checking out or exploring for finds.



[h2] Improvements to the UI[/h2]
We have updated the UI. All information, object icons their state - has been improved. All this is done to make the gameplay clear, transparent and inform accurately about all events. The changes, although subtle, will be noticeable, and will make the game just that much more enjoyable.



Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking! If you like what you see, consider adding Truck Mechanic to your Steam Wishlist!


[h3]Add the game to your Steam Wishlist :)[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/995680/Truck_Mechanic_Dangerous_Paths/

Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking!

[h3]JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY[/h3]


Happy wrenching,
Atomic Jelly

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Dev Diary #88

Hello Truck Mechanics!


Welcome to another developer post, in which we'll cover some news about Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths production.

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[h2] Maps improvements [/h2]
We managed to make quite a few changes to the game's maps. More objects have arrived in the Jungle and Plantation. We are trying to add a lot of places, which finding them during exploration will give you a lot of satisfaction and maybe something more - like hidden finds or hidden achievements. We meticulously add small objects with which we want to increase realism and better reflect the places in which they appear.



[h2] Save system update [/h2]
In the past month, we have made some updates to the save system, which has undergone a major overhaul in the code and various improvements have appeared. Due to the huge number of mechanics available in our game, the task was difficult and complicated. It's really a HUGE and complicated system, which took a lot of time to work out properly. Now the system is faster, works better and has been made bug-free. During the prologue, you reported that this was the feature you missed the most. Being able to save the game correctly will avoid your frustrations and guarantee a quick and pleasant return to where you left off in the previous session.



[h2] Graphic improvements [/h2]
The graphic improvements introduced in Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths represent a significant leap forward in visual fidelity and optimization. By leveraging advanced technologies and optimization techniques, the game delivers great visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. These enhancements encompass a comprehensive overhaul of the game's graphical assets, including intricately detailed textures and meticulously crafted environmental elements. Dynamic lighting and shadows add depth and realism to the game world, while improved environmental effects, such as dynamic particle systems, it enhances the enjoyment of the game.



Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking! If you like what you see, consider adding Truck Mechanic to your Steam Wishlist!


[h3]Add the game to your Steam Wishlist :)[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/995680/Truck_Mechanic_Dangerous_Paths/

Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking!

[h3]JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY[/h3]


Happy wrenching,
Atomic Jelly

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Dev Diary #87

Hello Truck Mechanics!


Welcome to another developer post, in which we'll cover some news about Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths.
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[h2] Maps improvements [/h2]
Our overriding goal is to make you drive in the course of carrying out various orders, and you will derive great satisfaction from what you see on the road. Our level designers are flooding maps with new content and expanding the existing infrastructure so that as you go, the world will be more complete and significantly more interesting. On one, you'll find multiple logging sites, on another research stations, on others a small old airfield, as well as a complex system of mines. Each will be different, and will force a slightly different approach.



[h2] Building Narrative [/h2]
Narrative in the game Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Truck is a fundamental element that not only guides the player through the fascinating world of the game, but also creates depth and emotional engagement. In our approach to building narrative, we put a strong emphasis on the interaction between the player and the game world through hundreds of dialogues and reactions of the main character.

Its implementation allows us to create a rich and dynamic world where each conversation can uncover new secrets, develop the plot, or introduce the player to new challenges. Dialogues not only provide information but also build the relationship between Bart and the player.

Bart is a key element of our narrative. His reactions to the situations he finds himself in are varied. Whether he is in an exciting repair or a quiet moment of reflection near an epic view, the main character will react in a way that corresponds to his personality and experiences.

Additionally, our hero will react to changes in the environment and to where he is located. This may include different comments about the surrounding scenery or more subtle reactions to changing weather conditions or the time of day.

All of these elements build a deeper and more immersive game world that encourages the player to further explore and engage with the story. Through extensive narrative, dialogues, and reactions of the main character.



[h2] Side Quests [/h2]
As you traverse through lands, you'll stumble upon local predicaments that may seem trivial but harbor immense potential. Side missions not only enrich your experience but also pave the way for greater challenges ahead.

Engaging in these tasks not only rewards you with handsome compensation but also earns you reputation points with the locals. These points are crucial for unlocking main missions, ensuring a satisfying, intriguing, and demanding progression system. We've balanced gameplay to ensure that you derive equal enjoyment from both transport missions and the grander main quests, where not every challenge involves repairing something. Just as you witnessed in the prologue, narrative threads are of utmost importance to us.




Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking! If you like what you see, consider adding Truck Mechanic to your Steam Wishlist!


[h3]Add the game to your Steam Wishlist :)[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/995680/Truck_Mechanic_Dangerous_Paths/

Stay tuned for more updates and keep on trucking!

[h3]JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY[/h3]


Happy wrenching,
Atomic Jelly

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Dev Diary #86 Live Stream

Hello Truck Mechanics!


A new dev diary has been released packed with insights on Side Quests, Map Improvements, Skill Trees, a more immersive world, and Mini Maps. Watch our devlog and share your feedback!