NEWS
by Howie Howard
Construction Simulator Update
Recently Hooked Gamers did a review on the new Construction Simulator and gave the game a high fun score. Even with some issues being present we still gave it a high score because the game is a whole lot of fun.
There were issues, such as extremely long wait time for stop lights to change to green. Red and green lights that didn't look red or green and others. Given the fact that workarounds, like fast travel, vehicle reset and others could be used; this justified keeping the fun score high.
Now, only a couple of weeks after release, many of the issues and bugs have been fixed by the release of a major update by developer Weltenbauer Software. Upon hearing this news we took up the game where we left off in the review and sure enough, stop lights work and look better and a red light actually looks red and the same for green.
Below is the press release from the developer with descriptions of the fixes and improvements. There are a lot of updates with things not only looking and working better they are sure to raise the fun factor score even higher!
“We just released the first big update for the PC version of Construction Simulator here on Steam. This update introduces an option to skip the tutorial to be able to jump into multiplayer directly, it improves the traffic AI and traffic lights to reduce waiting times at intersections, adds free keybindings for game controllers, and not to forget: numerous fixes and general game improvements. Here are the detailed patch notes:
Patch notes: Update #1 (PC)
General bug fixes and improvements
Graphics polishing.
Mission polishing, fixed minor game-play issues.
Tweaked balancing of experience and money in multiplayer.
Fixed problem with the UFO cargo in USA map tutorial.
Improved traffic system.
Fixed speed camera trigger speeds.
Traffic lights switch faster now.
Localization fixes.
Added free keybinding for controllers.
Fixed joystick keybindings, so they don’t reset themselves anymore.
Tutorial can now be skipped.
Camera movement with sticks is now possible for Saitek Heavy Equip Farming Sim Controller.
Camera controls can now be customized in the controls settings (for game pads, joysticks and steering wheels).
Added input key for activating the main function of compactors, roadwork machines and concrete mixers (customizable).
Fixes for server region selection in multiplayer.
Changed confirmation of profile and company names so no long presses are needed.
Partly fixed crashes related to terrain works.
Multiple UI fixes.
Multiple fixes for restore problems.”