Dear Players!
The update that has taken over a month to complete is now ready and is being presented as a New Year's gift to everyone.
Happy New Year to all players around the world! We hope that in the coming year, this game will continue to bring you a relaxing and enjoyable driving experience.
As a solo developer with limited time and energy, there may inevitably be potential bugs .
I sincerely hope you can share your feedback, suggestions, as well as your insights and expectations for the game in the discussion forum and on Discord.
It is worth mentioning that the game engine has been upgraded from Unity 2022 to the latest Unity 6, significantly enhancing the overall quality of the game.
Major Updates
- Full Support for Endless Map Mode The map module has undergone a revolutionary update! Unlike the previous version with only one flat road, the new maps consist of multiple large tiles (2K*2K) seamlessly connected, creating a more open-world feel. Players can ensure a unique experience each time by setting random seeds. Currently, art resources cover three aspects: terrain, vegetation, and objects (e.g., rocks, houses), with remastered maps for "Forest," "Countryside," and "Desert." Although the content is not yet fully enriched, this paves the way for unlimited possibilities in the future, including more procedural generation rules. We look forward to your suggestions and feedback!
- AI Dialogue Feature Optimization To reduce the package size and support more low-end devices, the large AI model (~4GB) has been removed from the installation package. Players can click the "Confirm" button in dialogue to automatically download this feature and experience the complete AI dialogue.
Experimental Features
- Steering Wheel Hardware Input Rebind
New Features
- Map Randomization and Preview: Click the camera icon for a cruise preview.
- New Mini-Map: Displays roads, vehicles, small animals, and passengers.
- Automatic Recovery for Stuck Vehicles: An optional feature (off by default), which can be enabled in "Settings > Misc."
- Garage Decal Customization: Add personalized patterns to your cars.
- In-Car Panel Custom Music: Add music via the plus button in the bottom-right corner.
- 80s Model Supports Window Rolling Down: Future updates may add more interactive components, such as seats and doors.
- Snow Accumulation Effects: Snow covers vegetation, trees, and terrain.
Removed Features
- Friends Panel Temporarily Removed: NPC companionship seems unnecessary. It may return in the future with more rich storylines and AI personalities.
- Removed Bloom Effect: It often caused discomfort when combined with eye auto-exposure effects.
- No More Resetting Distant Animal Companions and Vehicle Positions: Enhances realism.
- Removed Dissolve and Light Particle Effects on Vehicle Spawn: For better realism.
Remastered Features
- UI Overhaul: Includes startup, settings, and garage interfaces.
- Simplified Menu Interface: Retains only exit, return, and continue options.
- Dashboard UI Update: Displays "Mileage," "Low Beam," "High Beam," "Autopilot," and "Gold Resources" status.
- In-Car iPad Remaster: Fixed UI clipping issues.
- Programmatic Updates: Prepares for future road network states and multiplayer features.
Optimizations
- Improved Window Raindrop Effects: Reduces memory and rendering load.
- Enhanced Raindrop and Fog Effects: Boosts immersion.
- Vehicle Simulation Performance Optimization: Disables unnecessary components for distant vehicles.
- Improved Lighting Effects: Significant improvements in lighting for rooms and garages across time periods.
- Optimized Vegetation and Tree Triangles: Improves frame rates.
- Adjusted Default Configurations: Ensures all devices can achieve at least 60 FPS rendering performance.
- Improved Ground Texture Quality for Maps
- Fixed Blurry UI Text Bug on iPads: Switched to full-screen UI to resolve engine-related TAA blur issues.
Bug Fixes
- Raindrop Effect Issues: Fixed black raindrops during collisions or weather changes.
- Vehicle-Specific Raindrop Effects: Resolved anomalies for certain models in rainy conditions.
- Tilted Vehicle Issue: Fixed vehicles tilting when players or animals enter.
- Face Model Issues: Fixed occasional facial model glitches while driving.
- Duplicate Vehicle Spawning in Garage
- Game Stalling When Steam Not Launched: Fixed game freezes due to Steam achievement submissions.
- Unresponsive In-Car Tablet
- Dialogue Text Not Displaying on TV
- Animals Disappearing After Contact with Vehicles
Upcoming Updates and Timeline
- Update 1: Steering Wheel Hardware Fully Support — Expected within 6 months
- Update 2: Multiplayer Co-Driving — Expected within 1 year
Although I deeply value this game, its income cannot currently sustain me, so I need to devote more energy to developing new games. Thank you for your understanding and support!