The Maker Way

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Planned release: Oct 7, 2026
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28 Aug 2026Developer post
[v0.0.28.1] Demo 3.0 Patch 1 - Machine wrecks, resource drop & improved enemies
Makers, This is the first patch for Demo 3.0. It's mostly bug fixes, but a few things that came out of the bug work turned into small changes. Changes (on the small/medium level): Better enemy aim - enemy weapons now aim at a remaining part of the machine instead of the machine's
Makers,
This is the first patch for Demo 3.0. It's mostly bug fixes, but a few things that came out of the bug work turned into small changes.
Changes (on the small/medium level):
Better enemy aim - enemy weapons now aim at a remaining part of the machine instead of the machine's origin (which sometimes resulted in not hitting the machine)
Machine wrecks - a machine that loses its last control group in combat is now a "wreck" and cannot be controlled anymore
Drop resources - in the terminal, hold left mouse on a resource slot to drop a single unit or hold right mouse to drop a batch of 5 (similar to inventory items)
Print counter - the building menu and the print machine buttons now show how many times you can afford to print with the resources you have
Bug fixes:
Fixed built base modules not being saved properly
Fixed unclaimed research parts not surviving save/load
Fixed drones not registering hits (missing back-references in the drone prefab)
Fixed dropped resources and enemy remains overwriting each other in saves
Fixed drones not getting close enough to shoot machines
Fixed energy screen print offset on walls
Fixed engines keeping their sound and effects running after being shot off a machine
Fixed the enemy operating sound not stopping on scene unload
Fixed the storage transfer screen throwing when the machine that owned it was destroyed
Fixed the converter screen throwing when closed during teardown
Fixed interacting with objects that are in range but blocked
Fixed research cards showing more than 100%
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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21 Aug 2026Developer post
[v0.0.28] Demo 3.0 - Secure knowledge, new difficulty levels, locations & more
Makers, This version focuses on adding a lot of strong game mechanics and variance. It edges closer and closer to the full game vision. This will be the last demo version (except for patches for bug fixes). Major Changes: Secured Human Knowledge - the main goal of securing lost h
Makers,
This version focuses on adding a lot of strong game mechanics and variance. It edges closer and closer to the full game vision. This will be the last demo version (except for patches for bug fixes).
Major Changes:
Secured Human Knowledge - the main goal of securing lost human data is finally introduced! A new index tracks the data secured and new build prefabs for the mission
Difficulty level implemented - affecting resource availability and enemy strength
Procedural placement of resources - resources are placed dynamically based on a seed (deterministic per the seed)
Medium Changes:
New Car seat - an updated car seat model
Brakes - brakes were added to all engine-driven wheels using space
New Triangular Platform Structure - allows for interesting base structures
Updated Building Menu - split structure elements from modules
Pickable Data Artifacts - you can now pick tech diagrams and data drives and use the data processor to secure their knowledge
Updated Mission Objectives - added goals to secure 1TB of human knowledge
New points of interest - new points of interest which you can break into to gather data artifacts
New Build Specs - research server and data server build specs
Improved Night Colors - much improved contrast at night
Minor Changes:
Curved block color - now matches printed resource color
Improved engine effects - improved sound and smoke effects
Better machine screenshots
Preview Rotation - when building, rotation is remembered when a part is moved
Drop Inventory - you can now long press on inventory items to drop them
Bug fixes:
Fixed quit building mode while building menu is open
Fixed In Game Menu invoked while exiting Machine Designer
Fixed building mode active when entering Terminal while building
Fixed dust particles colors at night
And many many others…
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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24 Jul 2026Developer post
[v0.0.27] Choose block resource when printing, new base modules and more!
Makers, This version focuses on enhancing machine printing by allowing you to choose which resource is used for machine blocks. This allows more freedom on resource consumption, but also affects machine weight and strength. Apart from that, two new fun base modules were added. Ma
Makers,
This version focuses on enhancing machine printing by allowing you to choose which resource is used for machine blocks. This allows more freedom on resource consumption, but also affects machine weight and strength.
Apart from that, two new fun base modules were added.
Major Changes:
Select machine blocks resource upon printing - you can now choose the type of resource to use for machine blocks, giving you flexibility on machine mass and resource consumption upon printing
New Machine Dock base module - a new base module allows you to dock a machine to a structure and have it automatically filled with energy and/or fuel (planning to add a summon function in the future)
New Pyrolytic Converter base module - a new base module that allows to convert rubber or polycarbonate to fuel. This required the creation of a new conversion system which will allow conversion to advanced resources
Smaller Changes:
Resolution Support and settings - you can now choose the resolution and window mode you want the game to be played at
Minor Changes:
Improved Glass Materials - improved glass shader for slightly better looking glass
Bug fixes:
Fixed interaction frozen after storage interaction
Fixed player movement staying locked after certain interactions
Fixed editor machine recentering bug
Fixed machine preview rotation bug
Other small bug fixes
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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28 May 2026Developer post
[v0.0.25] Demo 2.0 - the single biggest update to The Maker Way
Makers, This version focuses on several major elements in the game: resource collection, enemy AI and simulation, UI improvements and much more! Major Changes: Resource collection - previously disintegrating a pile provided you with all the resources in it even if you only needed
Makers,
This version focuses on several major elements in the game: resource collection, enemy AI and simulation, UI improvements and much more!
Major Changes:
Resource collection - previously disintegrating a pile provided you with all the resources in it even if you only needed a specific resource. Now the piles break down to single resources which allow you to obtain the ones you need.
Disintegration tools - You can disintegrate with the multi-tool and the Disintegrator (which is faster)
Rockets and Laser Capacitors as inventory items - you have to find them and load them onto a machine with relevant weapons
Inventory UI - an overhaul of the UI for the player inventory to accommodate item inventory (rockets etc.)
Structure Energy Management - added an energy screen as a structure element. You can see the energy info for a structure
Research Tree - new research UI which now moved to be part of the Terminal in a unified view
Enemy AI - enemies have multiple charging stations. They will look for the closest one to them that is available. If they run out of energy, they get destroyed
Enemy remains are lootable - any remains provide resources and specifications
Enemy Stations - stations can be destroyed and harvested for resources, while hurting enemy ability to charge
Smaller Changes:
Pinned recipes - pin recipes for tools and machines to know what resources you need to collect
Backpacks as wearables - backpacks are now fabricated and equipped
Terminal UI - updated and simplified UI with add inventory view
Network UI - moved to the Terminal
Minor Changes:
Terrain - small updates to the terrain
Enemy POIs - Parallel HQ gate and loot update. DTHP Radar base minor changes
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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19 Mar 2026Developer post
[v0.0.24] Version Notes - New Interaction System
Makers, Between the in-game feedback form, steam reviews and watching streamers play, I collected a lot of feedback following the release of the demo. My major focus in this version was to simplify controls and improve interactions, as well as to improve driving physics and to re
Makers,
Between the in-game feedback form, steam reviews and watching streamers play, I collected a lot of feedback following the release of the demo. My major focus in this version was to simplify controls and improve interactions, as well as to improve driving physics and to reduce obstacles in the scene.
Major Changes:
New radial multi interaction interface
Major remap of action keys to simplify control
Improved steering physics (speed dependent steer angle and smoothing)
Reduction of small physical rocks in the scene
Minor Changes:
Pick ability on the left hand (with animation)
Updated window prefab
New Printing UI separates mobile machines, attached machines and base modules
Show building cost while printing a machine
Updated moon graphic 🌙
Fixes:
Quitting the remote while being mounted returns control to the player
Fixed occasional exception when saving player data
Fixed inability to equip tools after riding a machine
Other minor bugs
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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18 Feb 2026Developer post
[0.0.23] Version Notes - Tweak them machines!
Makers, A true maker keeps their sleeves rolled up and never stops tweaking, improving and fixing. This patch, really more of a version if you will, adds some interesting game mechanics Major changes: Engine Tuning/Tweaking - Added ability to tweak engines on machines using the m
Makers,
A true maker keeps their sleeves rolled up and never stops tweaking, improving and fixing. This patch, really more of a version if you will, adds some interesting game mechanics
Major changes:
Engine Tuning/Tweaking - Added ability to tweak engines on machines using the multi-tool
Resource Recovery - Disassembled machines drop fuel and energy canisters so not lost now
Combat Loot - Enemies drop energy canisters when destroyed
Minor changes:
Added automatic break for machines so they don't roll when not active
Added names to base building parts in build menu
Added alert for machines with low fuel or energy
Added a location to find the Range Antenna part
Added new lore posters in various locations (below is one - can you find the other two?)
Added collider placement hint
Increased mouse sensitivity option
Increased fuel amount in fuel station
Adjusted fuel consumption and energy consumption of various parts
Update mount icon
Fixes:
Fixed non-responsive jump
Fixed interaction options order not being persistent
Fixed player tool selection sometimes not being responsive
Fixed exception on exit to Steam
Fixed Outpost gate colliders
Fixed terminal part trying to consume when not attached
Fixed tools cannot be invoked after machine prints another machine
Fixed saving of energy resources in gas station and DTHP base
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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09 Feb 2026Developer post
[v0.0.22b45] Patch Notes - Brighter Nights :)
Happy Monday, Makers. Whoa, that week was crazy! Hundreds of new makers joined and played for many thousands of hours. Spent a bunch of time this past weekend to review all feedback and turn it into tasks for upcoming versions. Thank you everyone who took the time to play the gam
Happy Monday, Makers.
Whoa, that week was crazy!
Hundreds of new makers joined and played for many thousands of hours.
Spent a bunch of time this past weekend to review all feedback and turn it into tasks for upcoming versions. Thank you everyone who took the time to play the game and send over feedback.
This new demo patch has the following changes:
A brighter night - the moon now provides a soft light at night, improving contrast in the scene.
Improved physics - downforce added at higher speeds (in proportion to speed) to reduce machine bounciness on collisions and provide more stability.
Multiple save slots - save name created upon game start.
Autosave functionality added. The game autosaves every 5 minutes cycling 3 slots per save name.
Rockets shoot on mouse down vs mouse up.
Bug fixed - after closing the map while using the build tool, interactivity was wrongfully enabled.
Bug fixed - exception after destroying a machine before having a remote (the remote was trying to remove the machine from its list of controlled machines).
Various small bug fixes.
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
Original post
04 Feb 2026Developer post
[v0.0.21b44] Patch Notes
Hello, Makers! First, I’d like to thank everyone who has been playing. The feedback has been incredible and very rewarding. Based on feedback from players I uploaded today a patch with the following changes: Major updates: The Night Roller enemy location changed - players were en
Hello, Makers!
First, I’d like to thank everyone who has been playing. The feedback has been incredible and very rewarding.
Based on feedback from players I uploaded today a patch with the following changes:
Major updates:
The Night Roller enemy location changed - players were encountering this vicious roller too early, even before they had a fixer tool. This made it impossible to use a machine that was damaged
Major fixes:
Exception when dismantling a machine with a server on it
Inability to place structures due to wrong collisions
Magnetic Pulsar part specification would not show scan lines when being scanned
Potential exceptions when exiting the game due to slow termination of Steam API
Fight for Liberty, Fight for Progress!
Uzi
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02 Feb 2026Developer post
Download The Maker Way demo now!
Hello makers! The Maker Way will be making its way to the Steam Next Fest at the end of February. The Next Fest is a weeklong celebration of games and a great opportunity for players to try demos of games that are close to release. You do not need to wait though because The Maker
13 Aug 2025Developer post
The Maker Way Open Playtest Starts Today
The first open playtest for The Maker Way starts today — come build, print, and pilot your own machines. After a successful closed playtest and great feedback from our amazing growing community, it’s time to put The Maker Way in more hands and shape what comes next. Game Mechanic
The first open playtest for The Maker Way starts today — come build, print, and pilot your own machines.
After a successful closed playtest and great feedback from our amazing growing community, it’s time to put The Maker Way in more hands and shape what comes next.
Game Mechanics
Most core mechanics are already in. This playtest will let us see how they hold up before we expand them and add more content.
What’s in now:
Machine Design - Use a library of parts to build rovers, drones, and more.
Machine Operation - 3D-print the machines you designed and take them into an open world to complete tasks.
Resource & Energy Management - Mine resources and produce energy to print more machines and keep them powered.
Base Building - Build bases to store resources, extend remote-control range with antennas, and run research on servers.
Part Discovery & Research - Research to add parts to your tech tree, and scan parts in the open world to unlock new specs.
Other Mechanics
Remote-Control Range — Stay close or extend coverage by building base antennas.
Combat — Use weapon parts to fight the three enemies currently on the scene guarding the government base.
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01 Mar 2025Developer post
Scrapman and Kosmo stream The Maker Way!
It has been an incredible experience to watch those two amazing creators play the game! Also, it's a great opportunity for our community to get a sense of how the game plays. Here's Scrapman: And here's Kosmo:
24 Dec 2024Developer post
Maker Log #2 - Why I waited with external playtests for 18 more months
I’ve been working on The Maker Way for more than four years now. Given that I started with zero knowledge in game dev, the first couple of years were really focused on getting to learn Unity, Blender, C#, Animation, Environment Design etc… you get the point. At some point I reall
03 Dec 2024Developer post
New playtest version available! You can even win a t-shirt!
The day is here - looking for new signtups to our first community playtest! While I did ran several small playtesting sesssions, this is going to be the first playtest that is open to the community. I still intend to have only a couple dozen playtests this round but expect to gro
The day is here - looking for new signtups to our first community playtest!
While I did ran several small playtesting sesssions, this is going to be the first playtest that is open to the community.
I still intend to have only a couple dozen playtests this round but expect to grow the list over the next several months.
Please head over to the playtest page to sign up and I’ll follow up personally.
This version has massive changes compared to the last version:

Overhauled environment with deeper simulation - improved global illumination, vegetation, ambient sounds
Improved machine design editor - easier to use machine editor with shortcuts and new additional parts
Introduction of a player character (the last playtest version was machines only!) - probably the biggest change since the last version. It makes the game so much more dynamic because the player can interact with the machines they build
Resource collection and management - this was planned for quite a while but the game includes 6 key resources for you to collect. You need them to build new machines
Basic base building - allowing you to build chargers and fuel stations for your machines across the map
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
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23 Jun 2023Developer post
The alpha demo is now AVAILABLE!
So excited to release this alpha demo. We tried to capture the essence of the game in it. Hope you like it! Get it here and let us know what you think: We love feedback of any kind! Please feel free to share feature ideas, bugs etc. This is a long term project and we're committed
09 Mar 2023Developer post
Sign up for alpha access
🔩 We'll release an early alpha version in just a couple months! 🔩 If you'd like to get access to the alpha build when it's ready, please sign up to our newsletter:
09 Mar 2023Developer post
Devlog #0 - Why make this game?
On October 9th, 1903, the New York Times published an article predicting that it would take between 1 million to 10 million years to achieve human flight. Exactly 2 months and 8 days later , on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers flew for the first time. As a father, I'd like

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