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Wrench Patch Notes & News

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Wrench Patch Notes & News | SteamScope

Major update: Game intro with engine starting

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

344d ago

Today’s update is a big step forward for Wrench. For the first time, players can turn the key and start their cars. The engine starting and running is operating off of a series of simulations, not all of which are functioning or complete yet but even in this state it is already engaging and not something people will have experienced in other games. The fuel and air simulation systems are unfinished and the internal ECU and combustion simulation is not complete.

We are working on building an automotive sim game where the entire car functions as a series of simulations that operate through the entire part chain and react accordingly. No canned symptoms where “If part X is broken report symptom X.” We are focused on building observable behaviors so players can diagnose what is happening based on audible and visual feedback with some additional assistance from tools. This all needs to happen dynamically while the engine is running and support whatever oddball choices the player makes.

We are moving this update to the main branch because the existing main branch game is now so far removed from what we want players to see from us. This new build does not come close to reflecting the full game loop we are building but it does give the players a first look at diagnosis and problem solving and we think it is time for everyone to see where Wrench is headed. The legacy wrench build will live on in a new branch called “legacy” and players can continue to play by opting into the legacy branch.

3 years ago we decided that our plan for Wrench 1.0 was never going to be the game we wanted it to be. We made a big pivot, rewrote nearly all of the game code, and started building something much larger and more complex. The work we are putting in now for running condition and engine operation will also translate directly into letting us simulate performance modifications and engine tuning. Wrench will continue to be about performance and motorsports but we have to walk before we can run.

Beta branch update: Electrical System

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

407d ago

This beta branch update is a major step forward for Wrench and the first release of our electrical solver simulation. The Lighting and horn circuits for the car are fully functional and nearly all of the wiring for the car is present and functional. A lot had to happen to get here and this is a big step towards making the car start and run as a complete dynamic simulation.

The biggest new interaction for players are the new flexible parts and multi ended installation objects. The new wire and hose interactions are really engaging and add a lot to the assembly process. In a future update we will polish the wire physics by adding collision for the wires and improve stiffness/damping behavior.

The electrical system is not a simple continuity check. It's a real time solver with voltage, amperage, resistance as a whole dynamic system. Fuses, relays, battery discharge curves are all represented. There is no hand waving magic to make a component work. Example: Cluster lights get voltage along the correct conductor/schematic path from whatever component is related, grounds behave as expected, components consume accurate amperage, fuses blow when amperage gets too high. The art is similarly detailed. This is our main fusebox running in engine using a translucent material to show off internal details:

Patch Notes (Build 156) Due to internal changes, save files from previous builds are not supported. See the Roadmap for more information about what to expect with future save resets. Add first pass interactable wiring and electrical systems to hatchback chassis with detailed connectors and ~70 interactable connections. Features present and interactable with electrical functionality:

Lights: Headlights, turn signals, side lights, tail lights, etc
Light & turn signal controls
Horn and horn button
Gauge cluster (partial)
Battery
Fuse box & fuses
Relays & flasher unit
Chassis grounding attachments

Features present and interactable but with no electrical functionality at this time:

ECU
Fuel injectors
Plug wires (two-ended flexible wires)
Engine sensors and accessories
Wiper controls

Add two-ended flexible vacuum hoses Hatchback:

Improvements and tweaks to the chassis, bumpers, and hatch to support wiring and lighting
New art content related to electrical components noted above (wiring, lights, fuses, etc)
Add gauge cluster
Add radio (not functional ... yet)
Improvements to dashboard models and materials
Improvements to carpet models and materials
Adjustments to hatchback carpet and materials
Adjustments to collision on various parts to improve gameplay

Add JIS screwdriver & several JIS screws as part of new assembly. WIP fluid improvements

Track fluid mixture in containers and streams (relative amounts of different fluid types with wear)
Improvements to behavior of tube-attached objects
The engine oil and coolant bottle caps are now individual screw-on caps
Some visual effects have an incorrect color - will fix later
Some fluid bottles and interactions may not work right now

Multiplayer: Fix a bug causing the VR hand transform to be incorrect when using a Controller Type option other than RiftS on a remote client. Fix a bug allowing physics objects to pass through the car chassis collision. Fix a bug with the location of a nut at the OEM exhaust manifold to downpipe connection. Desktop: Fix a bug causing the part install indicator to show the wrong install location when the target socket changes in a single frame. Desktop: Fix a bug causing a part to install immediately when clicking to pick up an object while looking at a valid install location.

Changes to assembly system to support objects with multiple assembly pieces (wiring harness, two-ended wires, etc)

- interactions - assembly generation - physics constraints - saving - multiplayer / replication

Expand flexible tube simulation component to support spline meshes for wire bundles
Migrate majority of assembly system game logic from blueprint to C++
Flexible tubes & wires now go to sleep when end points are not moving to save CPU usage.
Many other core code changes. Some old bugs may be gone and some new bugs will be present.

Build 151: bug fixes, vr physics changes, pallets and boxes break, more

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

749d ago

We decided there were too many little bugs to leave unfixed so we are releasing another update primarily focused on bugs. We also re-enabled physics in VR for held objects so you can slam things together again. VR: - Added on screen object information under some conditions. - Added on screen action information for some context sensitive interactions. - Adjusted movement to work better with environment collision. - Added teleport indicator visuals. - Added handling for attempting to walk through or put head through wall collision. (e.g. in room-scale VR) - Fixed bugs allowing player to climb walls in certain places. - Most objects are now physics-enabled when picked up. (note: only large objects for multiplayer clients) - Added functionality to adjust tool settings with VR finger touches. - Fixed bug preventing installation of parts after switching hands. Desktop: - Added "Field of View" user setting. - Fixed bug causing "Sprint Mode" user setting to not work. VR/Desktop Player: Added gravity and ability to step up small collision differences such as curbs. Torque Wrenches: Added touch interaction points for adjusting in VR. Flashlight: - Added multiplayer support. - Fixed general functionality. Radio: - Added multiplayer support. - Improved knob interactions. Boxes & Pallets: Added physics-based destruction. Slam your old boxes against walls to break them down into smaller objects! Floor/Wall-Mounted Objects: - Desktop: Adjusted inputs to be closer to normal object manipulation. - Desktop: Added support for switching between snapping or freeform placement. - VR: Improved general behavior. - Added collision checks to prevent them from being placed overlapping other objects or walls. - Fixed bugs allowing objects to get onto high collision such as roofs, power lines, etc. - Fixed bugs causing unmounted wall objects (pegboards, tire rack) to float in the air. Improved collision environment in the residential garage to be closer to the visuals. Added physics impact sounds. Minor bugfixes and tweaks. Known Issues: Physics impact sounds are not working for multiplayer clients.

First multiplayer release on Beta branch now and also what comes next

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

778d ago

Wrench has been in a state of redesign and rewrites for the last 3 years. This beta update includes our first pass at co-op multiplayer support. We do not have enough work finished on the new car starting and symptoms systems to support our new game loop, and we are waiting on a new game loop before we move everything to the main branch. Some progress on things like the new electrical solver with individual wire/pin level continuity simulation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H5tuUkj_CM We are aware that we still have polish work to do on multiplayer code and that desktop key binds still need some streamlining. Regardless please report issues that you have. We wanted to share some of our plans for where Wrench is headed in the very near future: Multiplayer Multiplayer is not required and we are intentionally building the game to be a single player experience that your friends can join you in. That said, wrench in multiplayer is an extremely cooperative social experience. Players are working on the same car literally handing each other tools, pointing things out, teaching, helping organize and track parts, etc. Few other games have this depth of player to player cooperation. Living assembly We are working towards building detailed simulations for each subsystem of the car. Our latest projects have been a new electrical solver that accurately simulates current moving through a circuit and a procedural animation system to handle engine, chassis, and suspension movement. The ultimate goal is to make the car feel fully interactable and not limited to nut, bolt, and part install interactions. Eventually we want suspension arms to move when grabbed, the steering rack to operate, wheels to be free spun when the car is on jackstands, latches to operate correctly, etc. We are also building the car starting/running condition systems so that the car can exist in any number of broken or incomplete states and the player will get natural feedback instead of text statements telling them what the car is doing. Example: Pull a spark plug while the car is running and the system will misfire. Remove the chassis ground and expect sensor noise/failure, etc. Pull an electrical connector or fuse and the correct cascade of events will occur. We also are removing all text based information about the car and the condition will be something players observe through audio, visual, and performance information. The running condition of the car should exist in a gray area where there isn’t necessarily a clear distinction between running well and running poorly. An intermittent misfire from a leaking injector o’ring isn’t going to keep your car from running but it will impact the engine based on the severity. This complexity will all be layered into the game experience so new players can focus on getting the car running and then progressively dig deeper into the car to fix more issues as they become comfortable. Moving away from maintenance Maintenance will always be part of Wrench but we want the focus of the player's time to be spent on car building and creative problem solving - not repeat oil and pad changes. You will still be responsible for maintaining the car but the game is moving away from immediately having the player enter endurance races which will reduce the number of race hours and mechanical wear so there will be less repetitive work. The same systems that feed the running condition of the car also allow for intricate and creative car performance tuning. In our upcoming game loop we will give the players challenges that use a combination of performance targets and constraints. We are building the car systems so that there can be many possible routes to solve a problem. An example might be: Achieve a certain lap time at a track but you must use a specific set of tires and the car must weigh at least x number of lbs. Or build a car capable of a lap time at a specific track using a limited selection of aero parts and a peak horsepower less than x amount. We want players to combine parts and tune their cars for specific goals instead of building unrealistic vehicles that are just faster at everything. Car performance will be an interaction between assembly quality, specific part selection, part condition, and chassis + engine tuning.

Beta 2 (build 147)

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

952d ago

We have identified a few themes in user feedback from the first beta and we are working on addressing them. This iteration makes some progress on interactions, playability, and also fixes a few major bugs from the last update. The most consistent feedback we got was from players struggling with tool interactions and socket selection. The game doesn’t provide much feedback about wrong socket sizes and we require players to test out and learn which sockets fit where. This gets made unnecessarily tedious by a clunky system to swap sockets. We would like to improve the feedback players get when testing sockets, and make managing and testing sockets more seamless. Beta update changes: Fixed a bug that caused high frame rates (over 200fps) to prevent tools from attaching to fasteners correctly Fixed a bug that caused right clicking while fastening to enter a context menu state that appeared broken Fasteners now automatically move to the corner after being loosened. Fasteners now automatically get finger threaded a few turns on install These changes are working towards eliminating the state where fasteners float in front of threads but aren’t actually threaded on. It also makes removing fasteners a smoother experience. Added a socket organizer. Both a mobile and a pegboard variation. Sockets will auto place into the organizers. Note: This hasn’t been discussed but holding the left control key while clicking acts as a small part only filter. This is useful for preventing misclicks when you are removing parts from an assembly that isn’t bolted down. This is really useful for things like the socket organizer as it prevents accidentally grabbing the organizer instead of a socket. The same concept applies to working on any loose subassembly. Added a hotkey for tool direction changes (x) Added a hotkey for socket installation and removal (z) Added a hotkey for tool modes (f) Improved the message log feedback for socket sizes to be more specific Added hud information on how held tools are currently set up (socket size, tool direction, power mode) Improved procedural animations for sockets and tool handling We plan to do an input key binding pass in the future so keybinds will be improved/changed once all of the interactions are nailed down. We still have more changes to make to improve tool handling and socket handling. We are also planning a sound pass. The game is missing a lot of sounds and needs some sounds reworked.

Wrench Beta Release

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

967d ago

Today’s beta release is a limited test of all of the new game systems. We disabled saving, part ordering, and there is no progression or game loop. The game interactions are all totally new code and they work differently than any previous release. The controls are different and the way players interact and manage parts is a fresh design. We want feedback on this, especially areas where you find friction or frustration. Our general approach has been to keep things very physical and in the world. Parts can be handled as groups, stored in containers, and managed more easily. We want the players to keep track of their parts by managing them in the world on a per task basis, not using a large inventory that quickly becomes confusing to sort through. In desktop mode we have tried to eliminate the need for constant camera motion and small trips- the old system required repeat mouse look actions to get and install every part and often involved small trips back and forth. We plan to do another pass on control binds and are aware that some inputs are a little awkward right now. We are open to feedback. We don’t want players accidentally dropping or losing things so please let us know if you run into issues. Some key concepts to point out: Desktop Small parts move to the corner and can be cycled through with control + mouse wheel. Tools can have sockets and batteries installed on them in the world but can also be interacted with by cycling through points of interest. Cycle points of interest with the V key and then click to interact. This is also how you do things like change tool directions or impact power modes. Holding the E key allows you to place parts into the world on surfaces instead of dropping them in place. Small parts require using the E key to place them into the world (or a bin). This is to prevent accidentally dropping and losing small parts or clumps of small parts. Misclicking and suddenly dropping a handful of bolts into the engine bay is a gameplay ruining experience and we want to avoid that without making the game difficult to play. Large parts are easily dropped in place by clicking and can also be placed with the E key + click. There is still a pocket function in desktop but it is less like an inventory and more like just storing a clump of parts in your actual pocket. Pocket contents populate in and out of what you are carrying in your corner hold and are toggled with the Q key. In desktop mode the B key functions as a simple headlamp. VR: Scoop up groups of loose small parts by holding the palm grab. Small parts can be dropped into a face up open hand and will pour out of your hand if turned sideways. Pick through your held clump using the pinch grab. Long range grab has been limited to loose parts and can no longer uninstall parts. We will probably make more changes to limit the use of long range interactions but we want to keep some functionality for getting things from the floor and also for other types of part interactions. We also want to change the visual around the laser pointers to make them less distracting. We are using a single interact button to do things like toggle tool direction or interact with world objects (A or X on oculus). For example, this is how you place pegboard hardware or tools into pegboard in VR. Sockets, batteries, etc are manually installed with simple physical installs similar to parts. Final note: We are in the middle of aggressive optimization of the neighborhood environment. Many assets were pulled out and will be worked back in after being improved. For now we placed obvious signage to make it clear the art is not final. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/c143093ca6a2fc840c6c63252b7ab4fa6367e1c0.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/4a4546ca963765123e99b6a221eedbe3c3f15070.jpg

Upcoming beta details

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1077d ago

As we have shared in previous updates, we have been working on new tools and content, improving interactions, and designing a refined core experience in Wrench. Here is a new look at many of the features that you will see soon and what you can expect in upcoming builds. Nearly all of the interaction systems are new. Desktop mode, in particular, plays very differently. A primary goal for desktop mode is to create an experience that feels like using two hands while keeping the interaction system straightforward. Tools no longer need to be put away to interact with parts, and multiple small parts can be carried simultaneously. This combination of features allows for fewer trips back and forth and less looking around the screen just to find something you recently needed to put down. It’s important to us that the game continues to feel physical and grounded in a realistic space. We intend to avoid large hidden inventories, and are removing some previous features that allowed automated assembly and fastening. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/1cfc666203550bc2033434970ee1880fd4bb4497.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/65703f1efc75efb2a60bdc0fdda672569f580c5d.jpg Desktop and VR have new systems for carrying small parts. In VR you can scoop and dump small parts in a natural way. Desktop mode allows gathering small parts in your left hand and cycling an active part with only a few inputs. The active object can be installed while continuing to hold other small objects. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/658e1ee2b486703443e222af22cd3de5779bddbc.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/e7d44125225def13de4b1ab700e823b6f0a0b332.gif Storage bins allow you to keep groups of parts together. Sorting and maintaining parts in a physical space is more intuitive than dealing with a large inventory hidden behind a user interface or toolbelt hotkeys. For example, when doing a brake job, you can now easily keep all related small parts grouped together in a container or on a surface. When you want to re-assemble a corner of the braking system you have everything you need in one place. Logical clumps are easier to keep track of and are more analogous to real life than working out of an infinite pocket inventory. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/4cdb15d0264fc386f939d4a00f3c9c31ed19ea09.gif There are many new tools and new tool systems. Sockets need to be manually selected and installed. Combination wrenches are fastener size specific. Tools are now adjusted with a point of interest system where players cycle through interactable components of the tool. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/81474c7a62c9c1097db1835ec066fc93351d93f7.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/b92e63a983147973f709f52705bd0cc2a4fe7c14.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/d16e9061451f4085eb973f57d8f55f285d8f116f.gif The combo automatic electric ratchet and torque wrench tools are no longer part of the game. They were fantasy tools and we are leaning heavily into tool realism. Players have to pick between impacts, combination wrenches, ratchets, and torque wrenches. Battery powered tools need to be charged, and we are experimenting with tools and sockets wearing out. We have also added finger tightening as another method to thread bolts into place before torquing them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/604b2d85a731c051d90b0074b0104f5e33c781e8.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/d75c5a9820da0dfa2f17f969b574f0f87502422a.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/390f15de14bd629a3b33017d6c90a0d64bc03ed2.gif As much of the new content and features are coming together, we are close to being able to release our first new build in over a year. This build, which we are calling an interaction playroom, will be released on the beta branch. It will give you a chance to try out new interaction systems, tools, residential garage play space, and new content such as the street car chassis. This build focuses on new core interactions in Wrench, not high level game progression. Many existing features have been removed or disabled. The gameplay area in the beta build will be prepopulated with a curated selection of tools and content. You will not have the ability to purchase parts, buy classified cars, or take on repair jobs. There will be no introductory tutorial experience. Saving and loading in this build will be disabled, allowing you to continue to play the existing mainline progression experience while we continue developing the new game loop. Here are some features and content that will be in the build:

Residential garage play area
Street car
Manual ratchets
Combo wrenches
Impact wrenches with removable and rechargeable batteries
Manual selection of sockets and extensions on ratchets and impact wrenches
Multi-grab functionality in VR and desktop modes
Refined pocket functionality
Finger tightening/loosening of unseated fasteners
Basic garage furniture (shelves, workbenches)
Containers
Pegboards
Floor tiles

We will consider bug reports and feedback and release minor iterations of this build as we see fit. Our milestone after the beta build will be a mainline build with a new game loop that represents what progression will look like in Wrench. This build will bring back saving and loading, replacing the mainline build that is currently available. Stay tuned for a closer look at many of these features and news regarding upcoming builds. Although we can't give a solid date for a beta release at this time, we are working toward it every day.

Progress update

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1318d ago

We wanted to make another update post to give players a better sense of what is coming. Currently VR interactions and code are being rewritten to allow for some new functionality and structurally fit together with the redone desktop mode. We think these will be really positive changes for play ability and add some powerful new features that mirror what we have done with desktop. We still have work to do on the new game mode and integrating all the new content into the game in a way that is meaningful. The biggest change in this update is not going to be content or the new interaction systems for desktop and VR. The game loop, player narrative, and experience are being radically changed. This isn’t the last step in this evolution but a big step towards where we want to end up. The game will no longer be nearly as focused on maintenance, racing isn’t going to work the same way, and accruing race hours will not be a major focus. We think the current game loop leads to a lot of repetitive tasks and the lack of creativity in the build process + the difficulties around scaling AI to be interesting when the player doesn’t have direct control of their car never felt right. Most of the things you expect in the game will be replaced or significantly changed. Customer car jobs are going to be repurposed as training, how money is earned and used will be very different, etc. The narrative for the new game mode is going to be centered around an individual buying a non running project car, diagnosing it, and then getting it running, and eventually make it track ready and then making it fast. The two kit cars in the game are going to become mid to late game options for the players to build and will never be available as completed assemblies. Some screenshots of the completed new play area. The garage, driveway, and much of the front yard are all usable play space: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/ac4480d33f64d5c1d4b90624dae48612d3a3d1c5.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/645190d34dde1bf6ade7e56ab7ac1eead629ca7b.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/beb2985abc2093aa7dfd2d3dd2040fb2377ddd2f.jpg

What we are working on

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1356d ago

Hi all, We haven't been keeping the steam discussions updated with our work in progress content the way we have been on discord. I wanted to dump some media along with details on what we have been working on. We started this update not happy with our desktop changes and have done another total rework of desktop interactions. We think this is a much better solution than any of the past desktop interaction methods. Those changes have spiraled into a lot of new content and new features. Some of what we have done in no particular order: *Multi part carry. Keep dissimilar parts in clumps/piles during disassembly and move them around together. This is a pretty intuitive way to handle small parts. Parts related to a job or a corner of the car end up clustered together. *Parts bins with local physics simulations for small parts *Repack able boxes *Garage furniture. Storage shelves, tire racks, work surfaces, etc. all snapped into a grid system in the garage. *Customizable garage flooring tiles *New lift posts, oil drain tank, etc. *Peg board with hardware, pegbins, tool storage etc. *New tools. Several types of manual ratchets, combination wrenches *New hatchback street car. Either in this build or shortly after players will all start with street cars. Exocets and catfish will only exist as kits players build and won't be able to be bought in running condition *New garage. Players now start in a more modest residential garage located in a small neighborhood *Jack stands: Players now start with jack stands instead of a lift Some of the related media. There is a lot more + videos on our discord work in progress channel: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/d773416ea80b422d74b1e6327f3367175da9764d.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/3ce23eeb526ac1e301947a9b567af67ae46035b8.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/6465e2f52011e1485a672e7e5e545d6bcfb8f3d0.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/c67d9649df0db00ee9ecc7341f4002eea32e5c99.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/c8a7fd284a92c8248661678b0d585a7b6e63527a.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/13bb889435950d1fe8e1a55aa91a2f7be4cd355c.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/f622de8999cfaf39a3d6fd5a08b43ec869eee8fe.jpg{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/690e4f3f7b7b5c98e143c35b2c4ef3230a8a09b9.jpg{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/ed2bedc50933f31d0fb1e87cdb79db15786c5a26.png

Update: Build 145

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1581d ago

Patch Notes (Build 145) Roadmap has been updated to reflect future direction of Wrench development. V8 Engine Content Sneak Peek - Add V8 cylinder head with several accessory parts. Parts can be purchased from the catalog, but have no compatibility with existing cars yet. - Work is continuing on additional V8 engine parts and will be released with future updates. Desktop mode key remapping - Available in the Settings app. Desktop mode grabbing and inventory overhaul - The tutorial sections have been updated with a useful introduction. For practical details on these changes, please play the tutorial sections. - Most tools can remain held with small parts. This allows for easier installation and fastening when working on assemblies. - Grabbing * Held objects are now generally being carried or being placed. * Carried objects will be visible on screen and installable, but won't interact with physics objects in the garage. * Placed objects can be dropped easily on surfaces and interact with physics objects. - Installation * Parts no longer hover at install locations as you carry them around. * Click to attempt installing a held part at the mouse cursor location. * The mouse cursor will change when a valid install will happen on click. - Desktop pocket * Old pocket system and tool belt has been replaced with a single fixed size hotkey inventory. * Objects will stack inside each slot. * 20 slots are available directly with unique keys, to store and equip objects. * Slots 11-20 can also be accessed by holding a modifier key and using keys for slots 1-10. Minor change to VR grabbing - Long range grabs now snap to the hand. (To help reduce accidental physics collisions in your garage.) Add an Inventory app to manage objects between storage methods (VR Pockets, Desktop Belt, old Desktop pocket) - Objects are NOT automatically be transferred between VR and desktop storage methods (pocket, belt, tool manager, etc) - Use the app to manually move objects to your an active storage method or drop objects into the world. Bugfixes - Fix bug preventing objects from detaching from pallet correctly in some circumstances, causing objects to be incorrectly destroyed when pallet was destroyed. - Fix bug causing an occasional crash when grabbing and dropping assemblies multiple times in a short time period. - Fix bug causing unstable physics behavior when preparing assemblies that are still attached to a delivery pallet. - Fix install bug for Exocet midpipe when playing in VR. - Fix install bugs caused by Exocet nose collision blocking install of other parts. - Other minor bugfixes and improvements. Changes since last beta build: - Add desktop key remapping to the Settings app. - Add extra desktop belt inventory slots, accessed by the function keys or by holding a modifier key and using original belt keys. - Re-enable desktop headlamp, bound to a specific key. Press the key (defaults to B) to toggle the light and adjust its intensity. - Fix bug preventing objects from detaching from pallet correctly in some circumstances, causing objects to be incorrectly destroyed when pallet was destroyed. - Fix bug causing an occasional crash when grabbing and dropping assemblies multiple times in a short time period. - Fix bug causing destroyed tools to remain in the desktop belt, preventing that slot from be able to clear properly. Roadmap update: After some internal discussions to give us clarity on what a full version of Wrench looks like, we would like to share our new direction on completing the game. The full version of Wrench will bring multiplayer support and focus on the creativity and problem solving in building and tuning car assemblies. Maintenance will no longer be a primary focus. The core assembly experience and object handling will remain, but the game loop will be changed completely. We want to shift to player ownership, pride, and self-directed goals instead of grindy progression. The next major update to Wrench will include : - Multiplayer : Able to join another player’s garage and work together on an assembly. - Game Loop : New game loop focusing on creativity and problem solving. - V8 engine Adding multiplayer support and replacing the game loop requires many internal changes, so we don’t have a target date now. We will post relevant progress on discord and other platforms. The full version of Wrench will include : - Engine Tuning : Dyno measurements and tuning to optimize engine performance. - Chassis Tuning : Tune alignment to optimize for specific assemblies and tracks. - Street cars : Multiple variations based on a shared unibody chassis. - Parts : Focusing on parts to support creativity and problem solving. - Garage Customization : Place a variety of props to make your garage space unique. - Localization : This will be added when we believe the text content of the game has stabilized. - Mod Support : Potentially developed after Wrench exits early access, but we remain committed to delivering this feature.

Build 139: Exocet race chassis and go fast parts. Work in progress part/car sale

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1771d ago

Build 139 New Content - Add Fully caged Exocet Race chassis. It will show up in classifieds for purchase, in maintenance jobs, and as opponent cars at races. - Add Nine Lives Racing Front Wing and hardware for the Exocet chassis versions and an associated part kit. - Add a 421 header to fit the Exocet chassis versions. Car Buying and Selling (Work-In-Progress) - Adjust calculation car prices to allow for better balance with the player selling cars. - Add a random shipping cost to car purchases, conceptually based on how far the listed car is away from you. - Classified car listings will periodically cycle as time passes while you are playing. - Classified car listings no longer cycle after submitting a job. - Add ability for player to list their cars for sale. NPC buyers may generate offers over time, and the player can choose to accept the highest offer at any time. - Use the "Sell Car" button in the Garage app to manage the listing state of your cars. Scrapping Parts (Work-In-Progress) - Add the ability to sell scrap to a junkyard. - When emptying the trash bin, all parts that can be scrapped are added to a scrap pile. - An entire car and all of its parts can be scrapped from the garage app. - You can sell your scrap pile to a junkyard using the "Sell Scrap" button in the garage app. Other changes - 421 headers for both chassis now give a minor horsepower boost compared to OEM header. - Add TSE Turbo Kit specific to Exocet chassis to the catalog. (requires different intercooler tubing and downpipe than catfish) - Tools can now be discarded. They are removed from your toolbelt inventory when they are put into the trash bin. - Add ability to throw tools using Q + Shift. This is needed to throw some tools away, since some tools can not be dropped with Left Mouse Button. - Fix a bug causing money to be deducted improperly when loading an autosave that occurred when entering a race or showroom. - Minor bugfixes and part tweaks.

Update: Build 130

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1903d ago

This update adds RTX and DLSS support, fixes several bugs, and moves the game to DX12. Desktop mode currently supports RTAO, RT Reflections, and RT shadows. Many tuning options have been provided for users to customize samples, effects, and quality. Also currently supports RT reflections and RT shadows- RTAO is not supported in VR yet. All users should see a noticeable performance improvement now that the game as moved to DX12.

Patch Notes (Build 130)

Graphics: - Add support for ray tracing features: * Reflections * Ambient Occlusion (not currently supported in VR) * Shadows - Add support for NVIDIA DLSS. (requires an NVIDIA RTX graphics card) - Check Ray Tracing and Graphics settings in the Settings app for options. - Change default graphics driver to DX12. (Required for ray tracing. DX11 still available with launch option "-dx11") - Fix bug causing Resolution Quality to affect VR rendering. VR: - Adjust format of part information display on HUD. - Hide grab laser if a pinch or palm grab target is valid. - Only show context laser pulse if there is no grab target or the grab target is for a long range grab. - Adjust Index/Knuckles controller default grip force to be much lower. (you can also adjust this in SteamVR settings) - Adjust default HUD information positioning to be closer to center to accommodate all headsets better. (part information, message log) - Add settings to adjust HUD information positioning. Check settings "HUD Width/Height Adjust" to adjust to your headset FoV or preference. - Fix bugs with several finger touch interactions. (radio knobs and power button, breaker bar socket extension virtual button) - Fix bug causing VR hand to show the pointing pose under incorrect conditions. Desktop: - Prioritize mouse target when using context menu. (allows use context menu actions or hotkeys on parts while holding wrench) General: - Fix bug in context menu tutorial prevent player from being able to pickup and move boxes. - Fix bugs allowing some internal engine parts to be removed without disassembling the engine. - Fix a crash when coming out of a pit stop under some conditions. - Fix unlimited cars showing incorrect race class in Race Monitor app. - Pulse a highlight on the target when showing the context menu. - Pulse a highlight on the target when using certain context menu or shortcut actions. - Fix missing/incorrect Windows application icon. - Other minor bugfixes and tweaks. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/a116a2e268d7669a49ece1d4a2bfcee45e3b5eb0.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/a1ba55cb463ae642b04cecd499beb920d58d1d23.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33588133/9eb16edb0cf2ef82ae27a80157eea5fdef204657.jpg

Update: Build 126

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

1918d ago

PATCH NOTES BUILD 126 New Order Processing and Delivery System (Functional Work in Progress): - Add new procedurally-sized delivey pallet. - Small object are packed and delivered in boxes. - Large objects are packed and delivered on pallets. - Very large object are delivered on custom pallets. - Add ability to grab parts directly out of a delivery box or from a delivery pallet. - Add ability to dump out the contents of a box. (turn it upside down) - Remove existing delivery pallet. (where boxes would previously be delivered) - Delivery location(s) are directly editable by the user. (50cm grid) - Use context menu action "Edit Delivery Locations" to add or remove delivery locations. New Parts: - Battery (two options) and installation hardware. - Alternator and installation hardware. - Water pump pulley. - Accessory Belt. - Implement engine accessory animation, linked to crankshaft. - Add new service manual entry for alternator removal. - Update engine rebuild service manual entry to include accessory belt removal. Garage Art Improvements: - Add a large window. - Add a garage door. - Increase overall brightness. - Replace temporary lights with final art. Settings: - Add "Window Mode" setting. (Fullscreen, Windowed Fullscreen, Windowed) - Add "Resolution Quality" setting. (controls inner rendering resolution. Desktop only) - Remove "Graphics Quality" Setting. (previously controlled Shadow Quality, SSSAO, etc under this one setting) - Add "Shadow Quality" setting. - Add "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" setting. - Add "Graphics" settings tab and reorganized settings slightly. - Remove "Default" option from "Anti Alias Method". Default is now TemporalAA. - Add support for disabling irrelevant settings based on other settings. - Settings are now stored in a UE4 ini format. Existing settings should mostly translate to the new system, but a few new setting may require attention. - Preliminary work to support ray tracing feature settings in a future build. General Gameplay: - Engine blocks now bolt to engine stands to prevent accidental grabbing while on the stand. Use context menu to bolt/unbolt it. - Add engine stand help topic to manual game guide. - Add caster locks to garage floor tools. Locking them all prevents accidental movement. - Improve movement handling of garage floor tools and add rolling caster physics simulation. - Add ability to test job cars for symptoms. (currently with a 5 minute job time penalty) - Add ability to view logbook information for job cars. (information populated as player inspects job car parts) - Adjust aerodynamic configuration on various parts to give more correct aerodynamic balance. - Trash bin now maintains contents through saving and loading. (you will need to manually empty it occasionally) - Adjust collision on tire changer to improve usability. VR: - Add Vive Cosmos support. - Improve legibility of content on tablet and tutorial displays. - Show missing game notification messages in VR. (previously only shown in desktop) - Preliminary work for supporting HTC Cosmos Controllers. - Fix a bug causing hand to incorrectly collide with physics objects. General Bugfixes: - Fix hitches in the tutorial area when approaching a tutorial station. - Fix a bug causing turbo-optioned cars listed in classifieds to come with naturally-aspirated intake tube and air filter. - Fix a bug preventing timing belt related engine animation from working properly under some conditions. - Fix a bug causing rods and pistons to appear at incorrect orientations when loading a game under some conditions. - Fix a bug causing an engine block to reattach to an engine stand when reloading a game unders some conditions. - Fix a bug causing parts in the garage trash bin to appear at the race track when entering a race. - Fix a bug causing tire changer anchor bolts to become ungrabbable after using context menu "Remove from Garage" on a tire changer. - Disable code trying to install newly added parts on existing cars. (was not functioning properly after a certain build) - Fix various small part configuration, collision, or installation issues. - Optimize loading of visual cars at race tracks. - Optimize installed size on disk. - Other minor bugfixes and tweaks.

Update: Build 118

missingdigitgamessteam_community_announcements

2025d ago

Build 118

PATCH NOTES - Use more detailed assembly evaluation for simulation of race cars. The following are calculated from installed parts, wear values, and outstanding symptoms: * Mass properties * Horsepower * Aerodynamics * Grip * Braking * Spring rates * Anti-roll rates - Added an island city track location. - Added new parts: * Front and rear swaybars (multiple options for roll resistance tuning) * Front and rear spring options (for spring rate tuning) * Several carbon clearcoat body panels (unlocks at high XP values) - Use new assembly evaluation to report more useful information for "Test Car" functionality: * Car weight * Peak horsepower * Acceleration time (45 - 100 mph) * Top speed * Braking distance (100 - 45 mph) * Cornering performance Gs (~100 ft skidpad) - Non-player racers now run cars with appropriate parts for their performance. - Tweaked how NPC racers decide to handle pit stops, what parts are replaced, and how long pit stops take. We plan to improve and balance this further in the future. - Increased number of classified cars created after jobs and races from 1 to 3. - Classified cars will now generate with unlimited options (turbo, racing slicks, etc) depending on player race stat. - Tweaked various aspects of generated assemblies to allow for more wear variety. (e.g. nearly new and brand new cars are now possible) - Optimize various data structures related to parts and assemblies. - Added ability to rename cars in the garage app. (UI is work in progress) - Parts now must be partially inspected before they show up in the logbook. (newly purchased parts are automatically added) - Fixed bugs causing incorrect race hours to be added to parts during races. - Fixed bugs causing incorrect logbook hours to be added to logbook parts races. Added code to retroactively fix logbooks for games saved in prior builds. - Fixed a variety of bugs in the service manual. - Fixed bug causing NPC car issues during races to appear in player race log. - Remove use of "WrenchDataCache.sav" and "WrenchDefaultCar.sav" data files. - Improved launch times during first launch of new updates. - Fixed a hang when attempting to use "Test Car" on a car that is loading. - Other minor bugfixes and tweaks.

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