Dear Stormworkers,
The modular engines major update is now live!
Thank you to all the players who helped shape this update with their thoughts and feedback, and those who helped test on the experimental branch of the game. Thank you also to all those players who voted for this update on the issues board and the Discord polls!
Modular engines are a series of new Stormworks blocks that allow you to design and build your engine the way you want. You place crankshaft blocks, pistons, air, fuel, exhaust, and cooling manifolds. There are also clutches, flywheels, power manifolds, starters, alternators, pumps, gearboxes, new radiators and heat exchangers. You can arrange these components how you wish, to design your own combustion engine.
You will need to consider fuel and air mixture ratios to control the power and efficiency of your engine. You will need to consider engine cooling so that your engine does not overheat. Engine size, flywheels, and RPS affect the torque and power output. You can boost engine performance using a supercharger or air scoop to pressurize the air entering the engine.
We hope you enjoy all the new components and systems, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback and see what engines you create!
Much love <3,
The Stormworks Developers
Patch Notes
v1.1.2
Feature - Modular Engine Parts!
Parts include:
Crankshafts
Pistons
Engine Manifolds
Air Intake Manifold
Fuel Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifolds
Coolant Manifolds
Drive Belts
Clutches
Flywheels
Starter
Alternator
Fluid Pump
New Gearboxes
Electric Radiators
Air-Air Heat Exchangers
Air-Liquid Heat Exchangers
Liquid-Liquid Heat Exchangers
and more!
An example modular engine has been included in presets.