Hello Everyone!
Version 1.23 is now available on Default and Testing Builds. If you want to continue v1.22 save games, you will have to switch to Stable Build. Directions for changing builds are here: http://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2594 .
So what is new in v1.23? There has been 87 documented bug fixes and 52 gameplay changes. Altogether there are 153 entries in the changelog.
V1.23 focused on a redesign of the contracting system. The system got a slight GUI makeover and the changes included some additional features such as racing contracts. This update also introduces two additional ways to share platforms with AI companies, the first is “Outsourcing” where you buy units manufactured units in bulk. And “Platform Sharing”, where you have access to any component a company you own a majority share in makes and they have access to your components.
The update also includes some improvements to the Auto Production system, a new munitions production system during a war, some AI improvements, rebalanced contracts and racing revenues, a new tutorial framework (which will have more content soon), and many bug fixes.
For a complete changelog for v1.23, see this thread: http://steamcommunity.com/app/285110/discussions/0/1353742967812528994/
So what’s next?
I will continue to work on v1.23 in the form of 2 to 3 Supplemental Patches. These patches will include minor bugs reported recently and new features and improvements from v1.24 that do noneedre save game changes. Upon finishing the Supplemental Patches, I will update the Open Beta/Demos then move on to v1.24.
The game is nearing completion. I consider v1.24 the beginning of the end of GearCity’s development. There are not many large features left. The only one that sticks out is pre-designed cars. Otherwise, there are some minor quality of life features (most micro improvements to the GUI), small optional gameplay mechanics, bug fixes, polish, and filling in the missing content.
You can view what I am working on and the remaining tickets on our public ticket tracker: https://bitbucket.org/EricBJones/gearcity/issues?status=new&status=open