Junkyard Simulator News

[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]

[p]Hey, Junkers! 🔧🗺️[/p][p]This hotfix boosts big map performance, fixes that scrapyard typo, and keeps your PickupSUV grounded in sharp turns. Smooth, stable, and typo-free! 💨✅[/p][p][/p][p]Hotfix list: [/p][p]🛠️ Improve the rear axle lift of the PickupSUV and the moment when the vehicle begins to skid while exiting a curve[/p][p]🛠️ Optimize the performance of the large map and memory usage for all marker[/p][p]🛠️ Fix the typo in “Samall Scrapyard Map” to “Small Scrapyard” [/p][p][/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]

[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] [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Massive junkyard hugs from your favorite rust whisperer — [/p][p]Junkman Adrian 😎🛠️💛[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
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