Hello everyone! We have just launched a new update to Developer Simulator. This update consists of bug fixes and UI cleanup, with a few new features to make the overall gameplay more enjoyable:
Load Time Improvement: we've cut down the loading time for the main level by roughly 2.5 minutes by redesigning how the map system is initialized.
Hide all UI: for those who want a cleaner, cinematic view of the city to admire the architecture and take screenshots, we introduced a button in the bottom right corner of the screen that allows you to hide all of the UI on the screen.
Car Honking: we added honking to the player's drivable car. Now you can press and hold Space to honk as many times as you wish.
Construction Times Speed Up: we decreased the time it takes to construct buildings by 4x while keeping the same construction animations to reduce waiting for buildings and speed up gameplay.
UI Cleanup: we improved the layout of all UI on screen and updated the input guide for all controls in the game.
Bug Fixes: several bug fixes we addressed including preventing multiple tracks from playing in the start screen and fixing a bug that prevented rotation and clicking buildings after closing the expanded map.
Windsor Level Detail & Cleanup: we removed floating buildings and started adding city details to the level like street markings, potholes and cracks. We also added the Renaissance Center to the Detroit background across the river.
Enjoy the update and let us know what you think and/or want to see implemented next!