Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator - Updates

Construction Simulator

PC


PC Hotfix #12.1 - June 14, 2024
  • Fixed an error with vehicles appearing in incorrect and sometimes distant positions after loading a savegame
  • Corrected wrong icons in photomode
  • Several minor vehicle fixes
PC Hotfix #12 - June 5, 2024
  • Preparation of the Stadium Expansion DLC
  • Fixed errors in japanese translations
  • Several minor vehicle fixes and improvements.
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PC Hotfix #11.2 - April 22, 2024
Vehicle Improvements and Fixes
  • Fixed offset hydraulics on LH R956 excavator
  • Fixed loud banging noise when driving with the flatbed
  • Optimization of smaller buckets on the compact excavators were done
  • Interruptions with the CAT AP1055F Asphalt Paver and SANY STR130C8S Asphalt compactor have been fixed
Multiplayer
  • Fixed an error in multiplayer that blocked player input as soon as someone entered a specific vehicle
  • Reduced the amount of data needed to be synchronized in a multiplayer session to reduce disconnects when joining
  • Fixed an error where the crossplay-only setting didn’t work as intended
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Fixed a blocker in the teahouse mission on high job scope
  • Fixed an error with the localization in the finance screen, that prevented the transfer of money between two companies
  • Fixed some errors in the Japanese localization
PC Hotfix #11.1 - April 15, 2024
Added three new Landscape Contracts
  • Playground - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Park - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Teahouse - Sunny Haven (US Map)
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PC Update #11 - April 10, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added Crossplay. It is now possible to join multiplayer sessions from any platform
    • Added option to disable crossplay functionality in the settings under ONLINE. Crossplay is enabled by default for all platforms
    • When creating a multiplayer game, crossplay can be enabled or disabled for that particular session
  • Added voice chat for all platforms. Most related settings can be found under AUDIO > VOICE CHAT (only appears in-game, not in the main menu):
    • Option for enabling/disabling voice chat
    • Option for changing the audio output and input devices
    • Option for setting voice chat volume
    • Radio sound effect when players are far away from each other (can be deactivated)
    • Possibility to block/unblock communication with other players
    • Option for activating/deactivating push-to-talk
    • Option to assign the button for push-to-talk under CONTROLS > HUD/MENU. Default key on a keyboard is “Left Alt”
  • Added Player Emotes
    • In the context menu, there is a new sub-category called EMOTES
    • Each emote can also be assigned to a specific shortcut under CONTROLS > CHARACTER
    • Some emotes are played as one-shot animations, after which the character will automatically return to their normal position
    • For some emotes, the character will remain in a certain pose, until a new movement input is made
  • It is now possible for wheeled hydraulic excavators to switch between driving and function mode without resetting the body, boom and bucket. Wheeled hydraulic excavators can now be used in the following ways:
    • Driving while the shovel is filled with bulk
    • Driving while transporting cargo
    • Transporting a concrete bucket and pouring concrete while driving
    • Rotate the body 180° to enable rear wheel steering
  • Multiple Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Final changes on the amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold
    • ... and many small fixes and improvements
  • Some graphical fixes and improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PC Update #10 - February 15, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added differential lock to most vehicles:
    • The differential lock helps in situations where a vehicle is stuck by increasing traction on rough surfaces. However, it increases the turning radius depending on the vehicle. The differential lock is not intended for use at high speeds and disengages automatically when driving faster than 15 km/h
    • The default keybind is Y on QWERTY keyboards or Z on QWERTZ keyboards
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Asphalt pavers now have fewer problems with slopes and ramps and don't get stuck as often
    • The blade on all motor graders can now be lowered further
    • Many more small fixes
  • Added various animals to the Spaceport setting
  • Visual improvements in the Spaceport setting
  • Cargo Ghosts now give a stronger visual indication of where a hooked cargo should be placed
  • Improved behavior of cargos when hooked and moved with cranes
  • Fixed a bug in the Spaceport Greenhouse mission where activating the construction view while excavating led to a game crash
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PC Hotfix #9.4 - January 16, 2024
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug with transport missions
PC Hotfix #9.3 - December 1, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed situations where savegames were not written completely on application quit
  • Fixed situations where corrupted savegames prevent leaving the initial screen
  • Fixed multiple problems with syncing cargo objects which produced physics explosions
  • Fixed multiple situations where player can not join a multiplayer game
  • Improved the synchronisation of missions
  • Improved the synchronisation when filling vehicles in the gravel plant
  • Improved job overview: Tasks are now sorted in a better way in the job planning screen
  • Fixed some crashes when starting the game
  • Graphical improvements
PC Hotfix #9.2 - November 17, 2023
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug that in some cases caused the game to not load the save file properly
PC Update #9 - November 14, 2023
New Feature
  • Added a flashlight to the player
    • The flashlight can be activated and deactivated via the context menu

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • It is now possible to own and store more than 100 vehicles in one company
  • Added offline profanity filter. Inappropriate words will be filtered, e.g. in the names of multiplayer sessions
  • Server Region Changes
    • USA South Central region was added
  • Major earthworks improvements
    • Completely reworked multiplayer synchronisation for earthworks. Terrain is now simulated locally for the client which makes it smoother to work on
    • Improved terrain physics: heavy impacts of any source now deform and flatten the terrain. This reduces the frequency of vehicles getting stuck
    • Driving over terrain slightly compacts it which prevents it from sliding as easily
    • Improved unloading of bulk materials. The material is now applied in more detail and looks better
    • Fixed issue where bulk would not fall out of dumper even if hatch is open
    • Fixed issue where it was possible to create bulk material by digging in undiggable ground
    • Various optimisations allow the construction view of terrains to update in near real time
    • Fixed issues where the construction view would show the wrong colors on terrains
    • Fixed construction view of cargo grid
    • Fixed various construction site desyncs
    • Fixed some instances where vehicles would fly into the air when entering while on a construction site
    • Fixed issue where clients did not leave skid marks on construction sites
    • Improved performance of inactive machines with bulk material
    • Various performance and memory optimisations of the earth physics
    • Many more bug fixes regarding terrain
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements
    • Improved digging depth of many excavators
    • Adjusted amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold. The volumes are now more realistic and depend on the size of the loading area or the excavator bucket
    • Improved drilling with rotary drills
    • Fixed issue where Case 1021G was able to remove earth indefinitely without the shovel filling up
    • Fixed an issue where the MAN TGS/LH HTM 904 concrete mixer had the functions of a service vehicle
    • Added collision check when resetting vehicles for excavators and rotary drills
    • Fixed some cases where machines and characters would jump to the same spot and get stuck
    • Improved the stability of vehicles on trailers
    • and many more fixes and improvements
  • Multiple fixes for multiplayer
    • Fixed many issues where players wouldn't be able to join a multiplayer session
    • Initial multiplayer synchronisation when joining a game is significantly faster in many cases
    • Fixed issue where multiplayer synchronisation lasts forever and the gate at the company never opens for the client
    • Fixed some cases where cargos would disappear for clients
    • Many more small fixes
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Miscellaneous
  • Replaced Google Analytics with Unity Analytics
PC Hotfix #8.1 - September 12, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug that caused the delivery of hay bales in the Fall Seasonal Mission not to work properly.
  • Fixed a bug where the weights of the Liebherr mobile cranes were hidden in function mode.
PC Update #8 - September 5, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Service Vehicle for refueling and repairing

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Added support for TrackIR
  • Multiple improvements and new settings for Tobii Eye Tracking
  • Multiple fixes for achievements
  • Multiple fixes on machines
  • Multiple fixes on UI
  • ultiple fixes for multiplayer
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PC Hotfix #7.4 - August 7, 2023
  • Fixed problems with scrolling in multiplayer lobby list
  • Fixed multiple sound problems related to turning indicators
  • Fixed multiple UI problems
PC Update #7 - July 18, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Wheel Excavator Wacker Neuson EW100

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Turning signals now stay enabled when exiting a machine. Also the states of lights are saved and restored correctly
  • Updated multiple underlying plugins and parts of the engine to current versions to improve stability and performance of the game
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Fixed problem where objects were not removed from construction sites, preventing progress in specific jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • Multiple user interface fixes
  • Multiple Input fixes
  • Fixed multiple situations where players can not join a multiplayer game
  • Slow excavator buckets are fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PC Update #6 - May 31, 2023
New Vehicles
  • Concrete mixer pump: “DAF CF 430 FAC 8x2/CIFA MK25H Carbotech”
  • Concrete mixer pump: “SCANIA P500 B8x2*6NA/FBP 24”

Tobii Eye Tracking
  • Added Tobii Eye Tracking support with various features to allow for a more immersive experience and alternative means of control.

In-Game Radio
  • It is now possible to listen to your own radio stations. Up to four radio stations in the form of streaming web sites can be added in the settings menu.

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Rework of the way, requests for specific action of players are handled in multiplayer to prevent many problems related to permissions, timings and synchronization
  • Vegetation is now visible in the mirrors
  • Fixed the shovel of Doosan DL550-5 Wheel Loader not being able to tilt down completely
  • Fixed incorrect behaviour of the buttons in photo mode
  • Fixed some of the problems preventing players to join a multiplayer game
  • Added more categories in settings to improve overview
  • Improved behaviour of push up and slowdown when working with bulk
  • Reduced memory load of the game to prevent crashes
  • Fixes for some achievements that were not triggered correctly every time
  • Fixed multiple crashes and freezes
  • Fix of remaining objects after leaving or switching the scenario were fixed
  • Improved logging for crashes to get more information for fixing
  • Fixed some problems when restarting a section of a job
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PC Update #5 - March 22, 2023
New Features
  • Added seven new construction jobs for the development area in the American setting
  • Functionality to colorize tractors and trucks was added
  • Added rear view camera for the cockpit view of vehicles

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduction of used memory to fix some crashes
  • Multiplayer improvements
  • Improvements in the traffic system
  • Improvements for the stabilization of construction machines
  • Graphical improvements
  • Fixed bug when loading objects in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Note: The contract “Hotel Complex” of the “Maritime Tourism” campaign has to be completed to unlock to the new construction jobs within the Tourist Area in the random jobs selection.

PC Update #4 - February 1, 2023
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Added new dedicated task assignment screen in job planning section
  • New input actions (shortcuts) were added for some functions which were only accessible through the radial menu
  • Machines without indicators do not show UI indicators anymore
  • Reduced memory load in different parts of the game to prevent crashes
  • Improved loading of scenario
  • Multiple multiplayer fixes regarding forklifts and cargo objects
  • Fixed a number of multiplayer desync issues
  • Fixed CAT 745C spilling lots of material when auto-filling
  • Numerous issues were fixed that could cause soil to appear or disappear when digging or dozing

Dozing Updates
  • You can now use dozers to push gravel and sand without losing material.
  • The resistance of the soil is now simulated. The dozer will slow down depending on the amount being pushed. The CAT D8T can push the most soil at once but lacks the ability to yaw the blade.
  • Depending on the selected job scope it is more challenging to flatten areas with the dozer.
  • You can disable this behavior completely by using the gameplay setting “simplified leveling”. If disabled, you will have to manually push all the soil out of the area which needs to be flattened. Alternatively, you can pick it up with loaders and dumpers.
PC Update #3 - December 14, 2022
New Features
  • Option to assign tasks to your coworkers in multiplayer mode via the quick selection for jobs
  • Spoken language for dialogues can now be adjusted separately from the text language
  • Added turn signal indicators in vehicle info display
  • The location, of where construction materials can be bought or collected from, is now displayed in the planning menu in the description of the tasks
  • Attraction when cargos are being placed can now be disabled in the settings

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduced fuel consumption and maintenance reduction when machine is occupied but not driving
  • Improvements on handling function modifier keys for controllers and joysticks
  • Improved some situations where crashes can occur
  • General UI improvements and fixes
  • Graphics polishing and fixes
  • General improvements and fixes for jobs
  • Localization update
PC Update #2 - November 21, 2022
New Features
  • Added Chinese voice-overs to dialogues
  • Added possibility to skip time
  • Added deadzone settings for controllers and joysticks

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Balancing adjustments: Jobs played on job scope "hard" are more challenging now
  • Improved free keybinding for controllers and joysticks
  • Improved performance of construction view
  • Improved driving behaviour for keyboards, added input gravity and digital axis sensitivity settings
  • Polishing and bugfixes for jobs
  • Mobile excavators inverted boom fix
  • Fixed activation of some achievements
  • Localization update and fixes
  • Fixed some crash occurrences
  • Improved situations where crashes can occur
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PC Update #1 - October 17, 2022
  • General bugfixes and improvements
  • Graphics polishing
  • Mission polishing, fixed minor gameplay issues
  • Tweaked balancing of experience and money in multiplayer
  • Fixed problem with the UFO cargo in USA map tutorial
  • Improved traffic system
  • Fixed speed camera trigger speeds
  • Traffic lights switch faster now
  • Localization fixes
  • Added free keybinding for controllers
  • Fixed joystick keybindings, so they don’t reset themselves anymore
  • Tutorial is now skippable
  • Camera movement with sticks is now possible for Saitek Heavy Equip Farming Sim Controller
  • Camera controls can now be customized in the controls settings (Only for Gamepads / Steering Wheels / Joysticks)
  • Added input key for activating the main function of compactors, roadwork machines and concrete mixers (customizable)
  • Fixes for server region selection in multiplayer
  • Changed confirmation of profile and company names so no long presses are needed
  • Partly fixed crashes related to terrain works
  • Multiple UI fixes
  • Multiple fixes for restore problems
PC Hotfix #1 - September 22, 2022
  • Implemented an option to turn the Camera Dynamic off (before it could be set to "low", "medium" and "high" only)
  • Camera Controls (Mouse): Changing the default setting to "Always", so you can look around with the mouse without having to press or hold a button (can be switched to "Toggle" or "Hold" in the settings menu according your needs).
  • Multiplayer: Server fix (next to Europe servers in other regions are now selectable, too).

PlayStation®5 & PlayStation®4


PlayStation Hotfix #11.2 - April 22, 2024
Vehicle Improvements and Fixes
  • Fixed offset hydraulics on LH R956 excavator
  • Fixed loud banging noise when driving with the flatbed
  • Optimization of smaller buckets on the compact excavators were done
  • Interruptions with the CAT AP1055F Asphalt Paver and SANY STR130C8S Asphalt compactor have been fixed
Multiplayer
  • Fixed an error in multiplayer that blocked player input as soon as someone entered a specific vehicle
  • Reduced the amount of data needed to be synchronized in a multiplayer session to reduce disconnects when joining
  • Fixed an error where the crossplay-only setting didn’t work as intended
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Fixed a blocker in the teahouse mission on high job scope
  • Fixed an error with the localization in the finance screen, that prevented the transfer of money between two companies
  • Fixed some errors in the Japanese localization
PlayStation Hotfix #11.1 - April 15, 2024
Added three new Landscape Contracts
  • Playground - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Park - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Teahouse - Sunny Haven (US Map)
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PlayStation Update #11 - April 10, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added crossplay. It is now possible to join multiplayer sessions from any platform
    • Added option to disable crossplay functionality in the settings under ONLINE. Crossplay is enabled by default for all platforms
    • When creating a multiplayer game, crossplay can be enabled or disabled for that particular session
  • Added voice chat for all platforms. Most related settings can be found under AUDIO > VOICE CHAT (only appears in-game, not in the main menu):
    • Option for enabling/disabling voice chat
    • Option for changing the audio output and input devices
    • Option for setting voice chat volume
    • Radio sound effect when players are far away from each other (can be deactivated)
    • Possibility to block/unblock communication with other players
    • Option for activating/deactivating push-to-talk
    • Option to assign the button for push-to-talk under CONTROLS > HUD/MENU
    • There are still some known issues regarding this new feature. We are working on them and will try to fix them in the future, but we can't make any promises yet.
      • Voice chat quality is frame rate dependent and can therefore be poor on last-gen devices
      • Last-gen-devices have issues with the voice chat sound after activating the microphone test in the audio settings. This can be fixed by restarting the game
  • Added Player Emotes
    • In the context menu, there is a new sub-category called EMOTES
    • Each emote can also be assigned to a specific shortcut under CONTROLS > CHARACTER
    • Some emotes are played as one-shot animations, after which the character will automatically return to their normal position
    • For some emotes, the character will remain in a certain pose, until a new movement input is made
  • It is now possible for wheeled hydraulic excavators to switch between driving and function mode without resetting the body, boom and bucket. Wheeled hydraulic excavators can now be used in the following ways:
    • Driving while the shovel is filled with bulk
    • Driving while transporting cargo
    • Transporting a concrete bucket and pouring concrete while driving
    • Rotate the body 180° to enable rear wheel steering
  • Multiple Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Final changes on the amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold
    • ... and many small fixes and improvements
  • Some graphical fixes and improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PlayStation Update #10 - February 15, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added differential lock to most vehicles:
    • The differential lock helps in situations where a vehicle is stuck by increasing traction on rough surfaces. However, it increases the turning radius depending on the vehicle. The differential lock is not intended for use at high speeds and disengages automatically when driving faster than 15 km/h
    • The action for the differential lock can be assigned in the keybinding settings
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Asphalt pavers now have fewer problems with slopes and ramps and don't get stuck as often
    • The blade on all motor graders can now be lowered further
    • Many more small fixes
  • Added various animals to the Spaceport setting
  • Visual improvements in the Spaceport setting
  • Cargo Ghosts now give a stronger visual indication of where a hooked cargo should be placed
  • Improved behavior of cargos when hooked and moved with cranes
  • Fixed a bug in the Spaceport Greenhouse mission where activating the construction view while excavating led to a game crash
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PlayStation Hotfix #9.4 - January 16, 2024
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug with transport missions
PlayStation Hotfix #9.3 - December 1, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed multiple problems with syncing cargo objects which produced physics explosions
  • Fixed multiple situations where player can not join a multiplayer game
  • Improved the synchronisation of missions
  • Improved the synchronisation when filling vehicles in the gravel plant
  • Improved job overview: Tasks are now sorted in a better way in the job planning screen
  • Fixed some crashes when starting the game
  • Graphical improvements
PlayStation Hotfix #9.2 - November 19, 2023
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug that in some cases caused the game to not load the save file properly
PlayStation Update #9 - November 14, 2023
New Feature
  • Added a flashlight to the player
    • The flashlight can be activated and deactivated via the context menu

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • It is now possible to own and store more than 100 vehicles in one company
  • Server Region Changes
    • USA South Central region was added
  • Major earthworks improvements
    • Completely reworked multiplayer synchronisation for earthworks. Terrain is now simulated locally for the client which makes it smoother to work on
    • Improved terrain physics: heavy impacts of any source now deform and flatten the terrain. This reduces the frequency of vehicles getting stuck
    • Driving over terrain slightly compacts it which prevents it from sliding as easily
    • Improved unloading of bulk materials. The material is now applied in more detail and looks better
    • Fixed issue where bulk would not fall out of dumper even if hatch is open
    • Fixed issue where it was possible to create bulk material by digging in undiggable ground
    • Various optimisations allow the construction view of terrains to update in near real time
    • Fixed issues where the construction view would show the wrong colors on terrains
    • Fixed construction view of cargo grid
    • Fixed various construction site desyncs
    • Fixed some instances where vehicles would fly into the air when entering while on a construction site
    • Fixed issue where clients did not leave skid marks on construction sites
    • Improved performance of inactive machines with bulk material
    • Various performance and memory optimisations of the earth physics
    • Many more bug fixes regarding terrain
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements
    • Improved digging depth of many excavators
    • Adjusted amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold. The volumes are now more realistic and depend on the size of the loading area or the excavator bucket
    • Improved drilling with rotary drills
    • Fixed issue where Case 1021G was able to remove earth indefinitely without the shovel filling up
    • Fixed an issue where the MAN TGS/LH HTM 904 concrete mixer had the functions of a service vehicle
    • Added collision check when resetting vehicles for excavators and rotary drills
    • Fixed some cases where machines and characters would jump to the same spot and get stuck
    • Improved the stability of vehicles on trailers
    • and many more fixes and improvements
  • Multiple fixes for multiplayer
    • Fixed many issues where players wouldn't be able to join a multiplayer session
    • Initial multiplayer synchronisation when joining a game is significantly faster in many cases
    • Fixed issue where multiplayer synchronisation lasts forever and the gate at the company never opens for the client
    • Fixed some cases where cargos would disappear for clients
    • Many more small fixes
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Miscellaneous
  • Replaced Google Analytics with Unity Analytics
PlayStation Hotfix #8.1 - September 12, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug that caused the delivery of hay bales in the Fall Seasonal Mission not to work properly.
  • Fixed a bug where the weights of the Liebherr mobile cranes were hidden in function mode.
PlayStation Update #8 - September 5, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Service Vehicle for refueling and repairing

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Multiple fixes for achievements
  • Multiple fixes on machines
  • Multiple fixes on UI
  • Multiple fixes for multiplayer
  • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Added save game transfer from PS4 version to PS5 version of the game
    Go to FAQ for instructions
PlayStation Hotfix #7.4 - August 7, 2023
  • Fixed problems with scrolling in multiplayer lobby list
  • Fixed multiple sound problems related to turning indicators
  • Fixed multiple UI problems
PlayStation Update #7 - July 18, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Wheel Excavator Wacker Neuson EW100

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Turning signals now stay enabled when exiting a machine. Also the states of lights are saved and restored correctly
  • Updated multiple underlying plugins and parts of the engine to current versions to improve stability and performance of the game
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Fixed problem where objects were not removed from construction sites, preventing progress in specific jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • Multiple user interface fixes
  • Multiple Input fixes
  • Fixed multiple situations where players can not join a multiplayer game
  • Slow excavator buckets are fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Fixed multiple crashes and freezes
PlayStation Update #6 - May 31, 2023
New Vehicles
  • Concrete mixer pump: “DAF CF 430 FAC 8x2/CIFA MK25H Carbotech”
  • Concrete mixer pump: “SCANIA P500 B8x2*6NA/FBP 24”

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Rework of the way, requests for specific action of players are handled in multiplayer to prevent many problems related to permissions, timings and synchronization
  • Vegetation is now visible in the mirrors
  • Fixed the shovel of Doosan DL550-5 Wheel Loader not being able to tilt down completely
  • Fixed incorrect behaviour of the buttons in photo mode
  • Fixed some of the problems preventing players to join a multiplayer game
  • Added more categories in settings to improve overview
  • Improved behaviour of push up and slowdown when working with bulk
  • Reduced memory load of the game to prevent crashes
  • Fixes for some achievements that were not triggered correctly every time
  • Fixed multiple crashes and freezes
  • Fix of remaining objects after leaving or switching the scenario were fixed
  • Improved logging for crashes to get more information for fixing
  • Fixed some problems when restarting a section of a job
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
PlayStation Update #5 - March 22, 2023
New Features
  • Added seven new construction jobs for the development area in the American setting
  • Functionality to colorize tractors and trucks was added
  • Added rear view camera for the cockpit view of vehicles

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduction of used memory to fix some crashes
  • Multiplayer improvements
  • Improvements in the traffic system
  • Improvements for the stabilization of construction machines
  • Graphical improvements
  • Fixed bug when loading objects in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Note: The contract “Hotel Complex” of the “Maritime Tourism” campaign has to be completed to unlock to the new construction jobs within the Tourist Area in the random jobs selection.

PlayStation Update #4 - February 1, 2023
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Added new dedicated task assignment screen in job planning section
  • New input actions (shortcuts) were added for some functions which were only accessible through the radial menu
  • Machines without indicators do not show UI indicators anymore
  • Reduced memory load in different parts of the game to prevent crashes
  • Improved loading of scenario
  • Multiple multiplayer fixes regarding forklifts and cargo objects
  • Fixed a number of multiplayer desync issues
  • Fixed CAT 745C spilling lots of material when auto-filling
  • Fix for problems when creating a multiplayer game on PS4
  • Numerous issues were fixed that could cause soil to appear or disappear when digging or dozing

Dozing Updates
  • You can now use dozers to push gravel and sand without losing material.
  • The resistance of the soil is now simulated. The dozer will slow down depending on the amount being pushed. The CAT D8T can push the most soil at once but lacks the ability to yaw the blade.
  • Depending on the selected job scope it is more challenging to flatten areas with the dozer.
  • You can disable this behavior completely by using the gameplay setting “simplified leveling”. If disabled, you will have to manually push all the soil out of the area which needs to be flattened. Alternatively, you can pick it up with loaders and dumpers.
PlayStation Update #3 - December 14, 2022
New Features
  • Option to assign tasks to your coworkers in multiplayer mode via the quick selection for jobs
  • Spoken language for dialogues can now be adjusted separately from the text language
  • Added turn signal indicators in vehicle info display
  • The location, of where construction materials can be bought or collected from, is now displayed in the planning menu in the description of the tasks
  • Attraction when cargos are being placed can now be disabled in the settings

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduced fuel consumption and maintenance reduction when machine is occupied but not driving
  • Improvements on handling function modifier keys for controllers
  • Fixed problem where profanity filter shows an inappropriate content warning when entering names while the user is not logged in
  • Improved some situations where crashes can occur
  • General UI improvements and fixes
  • Graphics polishing and fixes
  • General improvements and fixes for jobs
  • Localization update
PlayStation Update #2 - November 21, 2022
New Features
  • Added Chinese voice-overs to dialogues
  • Added possibility to skip time
  • Added deadzone settings for controllers and joysticks

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Balancing adjustments: Jobs played on job scope "hard" are more challenging now
  • Improved free keybinding for controllers and joysticks
  • Improved performance of construction view
  • Polishing and bugfixes for jobs
  • Mobile excavators inverted boom fix
  • Fixed activation of some achievements
  • Localization update and fixes
  • Fixed some crash occurrences
  • Improved situations where crashes can occur
  • General bugfixes and improvements
PlayStation Update #1 - October 18, 2022
  • General bugfixes and improvements
  • Graphics polishing
  • Mission polishing, fixed minor gameplay issues
  • Tweaked balancing of experience and money in multiplayer
  • Fixed problem with the UFO cargo in USA map tutorial
  • Improved traffic system
  • Fixed speed camera trigger speeds
  • Traffic lights switch faster now
  • Localization fixes
  • Added free keybinding for controllers
  • Tutorial is now skippable
  • Camera controls can now be customized in the controls settings
  • Added input key for activating the main function of compactors, roadwork machines and concrete mixers
  • (customizable)
  • Fixes for server region selection in multiplayer
  • Changed confirmation of profile and company names so no long presses are needed
  • Partly fixed crashes related to terrain works
  • Multiple UI fixes
  • Multiple fixes for restore problems
PlayStation Hotfix #2 - October 4, 2022
  • The construction view now updates live and has been improved
  • Syncing of cargo objects in the multiplayer has been improved
  • General multiplayer stability has been improved
  • There is now haptic feedback for more activities on the construction site
  • Improvements and fixes to the rotary drilling rig in single-player and multiplayer
  • Improved job skipping in multiplayer
  • Improved process of joining as client during a job
  • Improved HUD display for jobs
  • Advanced settings to disable the target indicators, navigation arrows and cargo targets
  • Improved logic for finding reset positions of machines and characters
  • Improved progress calculation on terrain works
  • Added red indicator for the concrete pump when the pump is too high above the pouring surface
  • Improved storing and transporting concrete bucket
  • Loaded asphalt is automatically sold when a asphalt machine is stored
  • Fixed client backhoe stabilizing error on construction sites
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when the menu was opened while the player was on construction site terrain
  • Fixed camera glitches in first person view
  • Fixed exploding or shaking machine components on clients
  • Pink artifacts no longer occur in game start when unloading items
  • Fixed restoring problems
  • Potential fix for some crashes
  • Bugfixes and graphics polishing
  • Localization fixes
PlayStation Hotfix #1 - September 22, 2022
  • VSYNC option prevent screen tearing is now available in the Video settings (can now be switched on/off in the settings menu)
  • Implemented an option to turn the Camera Dynamic off (before, it could be set to "low", "medium" and "high" only)
  • Fix to prevent corrupted savegames
  • Multiplayer: Server fix (next to Europe servers in other regions are now selectable too)

Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One


Xbox Hotfix #11.2 - April 22, 2024
Vehicle Improvements and Fixes
  • Fixed offset hydraulics on LH R956 excavator
  • Fixed loud banging noise when driving with the flatbed
  • Optimization of smaller buckets on the compact excavators were done
  • Interruptions with the CAT AP1055F Asphalt Paver and SANY STR130C8S Asphalt compactor have been fixed
Multiplayer
  • Fixed an error in multiplayer that blocked player input as soon as someone entered a specific vehicle
  • Reduced the amount of data needed to be synchronized in a multiplayer session to reduce disconnects when joining
  • Fixed an error where the crossplay-only setting didn’t work as intended
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Fixed a blocker in the teahouse mission on high job scope
  • Fixed an error with the localization in the finance screen, that prevented the transfer of money between two companies
  • Fixed some errors in the Japanese localization
Xbox Hotfix #11.1 - April 15, 2024
Added three new Landscape Contracts
  • Playground - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Park - Friedenberg (European Map)
  • Teahouse - Sunny Haven (US Map)
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
Xbox Update #11 - April 10, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added crossplay. It is now possible to join multiplayer sessions from any platform
    • Added option to disable crossplay functionality in the settings under ONLINE. Crossplay is enabled by default for all platforms
    • When creating a multiplayer game, crossplay can be enabled or disabled for that particular session
  • Added voice chat for all platforms. Most related settings can be found under AUDIO > VOICE CHAT (only appears in-game, not in the main menu):
    • Option for enabling/disabling voice chat
    • Option for changing the audio output and input devices
    • Option for setting voice chat volume
    • Radio sound effect when players are far away from each other (can be deactivated)
    • Possibility to block/unblock communication with other players
    • Option for activating/deactivating push-to-talk
    • Option to assign the button for push-to-talk under CONTROLS > HUD/MENU
    • There are still some known issues regarding this new feature. We are working on them and will try to fix them in the future, but we can't make any promises yet.
      • Voice chat quality is frame rate dependent and can therefore be poor on last-gen devices
      • Last-gen-devices have issues with the voice chat sound after activating the microphone test in the audio settings. This can be fixed by restarting the game
  • Added Player Emotes
    • In the context menu, there is a new sub-category called EMOTES
    • Each emote can also be assigned to a specific shortcut under CONTROLS > CHARACTER
    • Some emotes are played as one-shot animations, after which the character will automatically return to their normal position
    • For some emotes, the character will remain in a certain pose, until a new movement input is made
  • It is now possible for wheeled hydraulic excavators to switch between driving and function mode without resetting the body, boom and bucket. Wheeled hydraulic excavators can now be used in the following ways:
    • Driving while the shovel is filled with bulk
    • Driving while transporting cargo
    • Transporting a concrete bucket and pouring concrete while driving
    • Rotate the body 180° to enable rear wheel steering
  • Multiple Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Final changes on the amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold
    • ... and many small fixes and improvements
  • Some graphical fixes and improvements
  • General bugfixes and improvements
Xbox Update #10 - February 15, 2024
Bug Fixes and Improvements
  • Added differential lock to most vehicles:
    • The differential lock helps in situations where a vehicle is stuck by increasing traction on rough surfaces. However, it increases the turning radius depending on the vehicle. The differential lock is not intended for use at high speeds and disengages automatically when driving faster than 15 km/h
    • The action for the differential lock can be assigned in the keybinding settings
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements:
    • Asphalt pavers now have fewer problems with slopes and ramps and don't get stuck as often
    • The blade on all motor graders can now be lowered further
    • Many more small fixes
  • Added various animals to the Spaceport setting
  • Visual improvements in the Spaceport setting
  • Cargo Ghosts now give a stronger visual indication of where a hooked cargo should be placed
  • Improved behavior of cargos when hooked and moved with cranes
  • Fixed a bug in the Spaceport Greenhouse mission where activating the construction view while excavating led to a game crash
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements
Xbox Hotfix #9.4 - January 16, 2024
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug with transport missions
Xbox Hotfix #9.3 - December 1, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed multiple problems with syncing cargo objects which produced physics explosions
  • Fixed multiple situations where player can not join a multiplayer game
  • Improved the synchronisation of missions
  • Improved the synchronisation when filling vehicles in the gravel plant
  • Improved job overview: Tasks are now sorted in a better way in the job planning screen
  • Fixed some crashes when starting the game
  • Graphical improvements
Xbox Hotfix #9.2 - November 19, 2023
Bug Fix
  • Fixed a bug that in some cases caused the game to not load the save file properly
Xbox Update #9 - November 14, 2023
New Feature
  • Added a flashlight to the player
    • The flashlight can be activated and deactivated via the context menu

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • It is now possible to own and store more than 100 vehicles in one company
  • Server Region Changes
    • USA South Central region was added
  • Major earthworks improvements
    • Completely reworked multiplayer synchronisation for earthworks. Terrain is now simulated locally for the client which makes it smoother to work on
    • Improved terrain physics: heavy impacts of any source now deform and flatten the terrain. This reduces the frequency of vehicles getting stuck
    • Driving over terrain slightly compacts it which prevents it from sliding as easily
    • Improved unloading of bulk materials. The material is now applied in more detail and looks better
    • Fixed issue where bulk would not fall out of dumper even if hatch is open
    • Fixed issue where it was possible to create bulk material by digging in undiggable ground
    • Various optimisations allow the construction view of terrains to update in near real time
    • Fixed issues where the construction view would show the wrong colors on terrains
    • Fixed construction view of cargo grid
    • Fixed various construction site desyncs
    • Fixed some instances where vehicles would fly into the air when entering while on a construction site
    • Fixed issue where clients did not leave skid marks on construction sites
    • Improved performance of inactive machines with bulk material
    • Various performance and memory optimisations of the earth physics
    • Many more bug fixes regarding terrain
  • Vehicle fixes and improvements
    • Improved digging depth of many excavators
    • Adjusted amount of bulk material which excavator and dumpers can hold. The volumes are now more realistic and depend on the size of the loading area or the excavator bucket
    • Improved drilling with rotary drills
    • Fixed issue where Case 1021G was able to remove earth indefinitely without the shovel filling up
    • Fixed an issue where the MAN TGS/LH HTM 904 concrete mixer had the functions of a service vehicle
    • Added collision check when resetting vehicles for excavators and rotary drills
    • Fixed some cases where machines and characters would jump to the same spot and get stuck
    • Improved the stability of vehicles on trailers
    • and many more fixes and improvements
  • Multiple fixes for multiplayer
    • Fixed many issues where players wouldn't be able to join a multiplayer session
    • Initial multiplayer synchronisation when joining a game is significantly faster in many cases
    • Fixed issue where multiplayer synchronisation lasts forever and the gate at the company never opens for the client
    • Fixed some cases where cargos would disappear for clients
    • Many more small fixes
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Miscellaneous
  • Replaced Google Analytics with Unity Analytics
Xbox Hotfix #8.1 - September 12, 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed a bug that caused the delivery of hay bales in the Fall Seasonal Mission not to work properly.
  • Fixed a bug where the weights of the Liebherr mobile cranes were hidden in function mode.
Xbox Update #8 - September 5, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Service Vehicle for refueling and repairing

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Multiple fixes for achievements
  • Multiple fixes on machines
  • Multiple fixes on UI
  • Multiple fixes for multiplayer
  • General bug fixes and improvements
Xbox Hotfix #7.4 - August 7, 2023
  • Fixed problems with scrolling in multiplayer lobby list
  • Fixed multiple sound problems related to turning indicators
  • Fixed multiple UI problems
Xbox Update #7 - July 18, 2023
New Vehicle
  • Wheel Excavator Wacker Neuson EW100

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Turning signals now stay enabled when exiting a machine. Also the states of lights are saved and restored correctly
  • Updated multiple underlying plugins and parts of the engine to current versions to improve stability and performance of the game
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Fixed problem where objects were not removed from construction sites, preventing progress in specific jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • Multiple user interface fixes
  • Multiple Input fixes
  • Fixed multiple situations where players can not join a multiplayer game
  • Slow excavator buckets are fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
  • Fixed multiple crashes and freezes
Xbox Update #6 - May 31, 2023
New Vehicles
  • Concrete mixer pump: “DAF CF 430 FAC 8x2/CIFA MK25H Carbotech”
  • Concrete mixer pump: “SCANIA P500 B8x2*6NA/FBP 24”

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Rework of the way, requests for specific action of players are handled in multiplayer to prevent many problems related to permissions, timings and synchronization
  • Vegetation is now visible in the mirrors
  • Fixed the shovel of Doosan DL550-5 Wheel Loader not being able to tilt down completely
  • Fixed incorrect behaviour of the buttons in photo mode
  • Fixed some of the problems preventing players to join a multiplayer game
  • Added more categories in settings to improve overview
  • Improved behaviour of push up and slowdown when working with bulk
  • Reduced memory load of the game to prevent crashes
  • Fixed situations where the game freezes when loading a company
  • Fixes for some achievements that were not triggered correctly every time
  • Fixed problems when inviting friends to multiplayer games
  • Fixed multiple crashes and freezes
  • Fix of remaining objects after leaving or switching the scenario were fixed
  • Improved logging for crashes to get more information for fixing
  • Fixed some problems when restarting a section of a job
  • Bug fixes and improvements in jobs
  • Multiple problems with vehicles were fixed
  • General bug fixes and improvements
Xbox Update #5 - March 22, 2023
New Features
  • Added seven new construction jobs for the development area in the American setting
  • Functionality to colorize tractors and trucks was added
  • Added rear view camera for the cockpit view of vehicles

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduction of used memory to fix some crashes
  • Multiplayer improvements
  • Improvements in the traffic system
  • Improvements for the stabilization of construction machines
  • Graphical improvements
  • Fixed bug when loading objects in jobs
  • General bug fixes and improvements

Note: The contract “Hotel Complex” of the “Maritime Tourism” campaign has to be completed to unlock to the new construction jobs within the Tourist Area in the random jobs selection.

Xbox Update #4 - February 1, 2023
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Added new dedicated task assignment screen in job planning section
  • New input actions (shortcuts) were added for some functions which were only accessible through the radial menu
  • Machines without indicators do not show UI indicators anymore
  • Reduced memory load in different parts of the game to prevent crashes
  • Improved loading of scenario
  • Multiple multiplayer fixes regarding forklifts and cargo objects
  • Fixed a number of multiplayer desync issues
  • Fixed CAT 745C spilling lots of material when auto-filling
  • Numerous issues were fixed that could cause soil to appear or disappear when digging or dozing

Dozing Updates
  • You can now use dozers to push gravel and sand without losing material.
  • The resistance of the soil is now simulated. The dozer will slow down depending on the amount being pushed. The CAT D8T can push the most soil at once but lacks the ability to yaw the blade.
  • Depending on the selected job scope it is more challenging to flatten areas with the dozer.
  • You can disable this behavior completely by using the gameplay setting “simplified leveling”. If disabled, you will have to manually push all the soil out of the area which needs to be flattened. Alternatively, you can pick it up with loaders and dumpers.
Xbox Update #3 - December 14, 2022
New Features
  • Option to assign tasks to your coworkers in multiplayer mode via the quick selection for jobs
  • Spoken language for dialogues can now be adjusted separately from the text language
  • Added turn signal indicators in vehicle info display
  • The location, of where construction materials can be bought or collected from, is now displayed in the planning menu in the description of the tasks
  • Attraction when cargos are being placed can now be disabled in the settings

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Reduced fuel consumption and maintenance reduction when machine is occupied but not driving
  • Improvements on handling function modifier keys for controllers
  • Fixed problem where profanity filter shows an inappropriate content warning when entering names while the user is not logged in
  • Improved some situations where crashes can occur
  • General UI improvements and fixes
  • Graphics polishing and fixes
  • General improvements and fixes for jobs
  • Localization update
Xbox Update #2 - November 21, 2022
New Features
  • Added Chinese voice-overs to dialogues
  • Added possibility to skip time
  • Added deadzone settings for controllers and joysticks

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
  • Balancing adjustments: Jobs played on job scope "hard" are more challenging now
  • Improved free keybinding for controllers and joysticks
  • Improved performance of construction view
  • Polishing and bugfixes for jobs
  • Mobile excavators inverted boom fix
  • Fixed activation of some achievements
  • Localization update and fixes
  • Fixed some crash occurrences
  • Improved situations where crashes can occur
  • General bugfixes and improvements
Xbox Update #1 - October 18, 2022
  • General bugfixes and improvements
  • Graphics polishing
  • Mission polishing, fixed minor gameplay issues
  • Tweaked balancing of experience and money in multiplayer
  • Fixed problem with the UFO cargo in USA map tutorial
  • Improved traffic system
  • Fixed speed camera trigger speeds
  • Traffic lights switch faster now
  • Localization fixes
  • Added free keybinding for controllers
  • Tutorial is now skippable
  • Camera controls can now be customized in the controls settings
  • Added input key for activating the main function of compactors, roadwork machines and concrete mixers
  • (customizable)
  • Fixes for server region selection in multiplayer
  • Changed confirmation of profile and company names so no long presses are needed
  • Partly fixed crashes related to terrain works
  • Multiple UI fixes
  • Multiple fixes for restore problems
Xbox Hotfix #2 - October 4, 2022
  • The construction view now updates live and has been improved
  • Syncing of cargo objects in the multiplayer has been improved
  • General multiplayer stability has been improved
  • There is now haptic feedback for more activities on the construction site
  • Improvements and fixes to the rotary drilling rig in single-player and multiplayer
  • Improved job skipping in multiplayer
  • Improved process of joining as client during a job
  • Improved HUD display for jobs
  • Advanced settings to disable the target indicators, navigation arrows and cargo targets
  • Improved logic for finding reset positions of machines and characters
  • Improved progress calculation on terrain works
  • Added red indicator for the concrete pump when the pump is too high above the pouring surface
  • Improved storing and transporting concrete bucket
  • Loaded asphalt is automatically sold when a asphalt machine is stored
  • Fixed client backhoe stabilizing error on construction sites
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when the menu was opened while the player was on construction site terrain
  • Fixed camera glitches in first person view
  • Fixed exploding or shaking machine components on clients
  • Pink artifacts no longer occur in game start when unloading items
  • Fixed restoring problems
  • Potential fix for some crashes
  • Bugfixes and graphics polishing
  • Localization fixes
Xbox Hotfix #1 - September 26, 2022
  • VSYNC option prevent screen tearing is now available in the Video settings (can now be switched on/off in the settings menu)
  • Implemented an option to turn the Camera Dynamic off (before, it could be set to "low", "medium" and "high" only)
  • Fix to prevent corrupted savegames
  • Multiplayer: Server fix (next to Europe servers in other regions are now selectable too)