We are happy to announce that the new big update of Automation just has gone into its open beta phase. You can join in here on Steam by visiting your library, right-click Automation, Properties, Betas, select open beta.
Main Features
- Added Engineering Time
- Added V12 Engines
- Added Tooling Costs
- Added Pushrod Suspensions
- All New Track Calculations
- Added Car Bodies & Variants
Major Balance Changes
- Revamped tire size vs. grip model and stat effects
- Regions affect footprint, practicality, and safety %
- Rebalanced fuel system stats
- Rebalanced all brake related stats
- Changed many part unlock years
- Rebalanced utility and offroad dependencies
- Rebalanced all car & "General" engine scenarios
Other Changes
- Rebalanced gearbox types, gears, and gearing effects
- Penalize very tall first gears
- Penalize too slow acceleration
- Rebalanced market demographics
- Rebalanced ride height effects
- Rebalanced solid axles
- Rebalanced suspension effect on load
- Rebalanced seats vs. cargo & passenger space
- Rebalanced comfort effect of entertainment
- Rebalanced safety packages progression
- Engine bay squeeze factor now affects service costs
- Changed Al engine block and head effects
- Smoothness effect from Mg engine blocks
- Rebalanced mid-/rear-engine cooling
- Rebalanced economy calculations for idle RPM
- Rebalanced offroad skidpad weight
- Added blowoff, backfire and exhaust burble sounds
- Added turbo sounds to test track
...plus plenty of small fixes and additions.
Probably there will be plenty of small and big bugs for you to find and for us to squash. If you find bugs and want to help us out by reporting them, please do so here: http://www.automationgame.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8596
You can also post your findings in the dedicated Steam forum thread.
Hope you enjoy,
Cheers!