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My Summer Car — patch notes and updates

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UpdateDateExcerpt / source
Minor bug fixes2025-09-21-FIxed issues with Alternator and Starter hotwiring -Fixed AI boat waypoints -Fixed Katiska logic getting stuck when trying to catch nonexistent fish
UPDATE 08.09.20252025-09-08v.250908-01 08.09.2025 -Added missing hit sound effect when hitting Suski -Made Thunderstorms less severe on average -Teimo now closes Cash register machine if player pees inside the store -Fixed bug with Indicators flashing even when Fenders and Rear Lights were removed -Fixed issue with Grandma walking back to Church after taking her back to home -If Graveyard is full, subsequential Grave stones are spawned to forest nearby -Some store prices keep increasing until Player delivers enough Store product adverts -Windshield Tax Sticker is now required for passenger cars -Garbage Barrel and Lantern does not burn under water anymore -Fixed issue
Patch v.250120-012025-01-2020.01.2025 -Fixed bug with Waste Well owners not always present after ordering the job -Due the Waste Well fix, player might now sometimes get full pay for partial full well -Fixed bug with being able to cash out Lottery ticket remotely -Prevented hitchhiking Granny from begin to speaking if Player is too far away -Fixed buggy vehicle Odometers, unfortunately readings are now reset
UPDATE 30.12.20242024-12-30v.241230-01 -Made Police checkpoint areas safer -Fixed a bug with inverted Handbrake button -Added randomizer for Waste Well levels when receiving Truck keys -Added a splat effect to the Helmet when getting hit by a Bee -Attempt to improve Truck collision safety -Highway AI cars now toggle between Hi and Lo beams at dark hours -Added check and penalty for taking a "flying start" in Rally -Added tire explosion sound and increased the volume of flat tire rolling -Increased Moped fuel consumption -Fixed bug with Teimo charging player for breaking windows even when Player is not around -Fleetari will now take Ferndale and keys back if Player keep
Game is now updated to support DX11!2022-01-1010.01.2022 -Converted game to support DX11 -Small bug fixes and adjustments Public main version of the game is now DX11 compatible. It might increase performance on some systems. Older DX9 version will come available as an option if there is a need for such version.
UPDATE 20.08.20212021-08-2020.08.2021 -Fixed possible issue with Sewage wells not always registering the Hose -Fixed bug with Oilpan leaking infinitely -Fixed bug with Wood Carrier automatically picking up Firewood -Added TV to Jail
UPDATE 12.08.20212021-08-1212.08.2021 -Fixed bug with going back to Jail if saving with 0 days left -Fixed bug with Valve adjustment screws jumping to incorrect setting when adjusting -Valve screw rotations also now match the adjustment -Adjusted highway AI vehicles driving behaviour -Added overtaking and (some) braking abilities to Bus -Fixed bug with getting caught in Police checkpoint while being a passenger in AI car -Made Truck steering worse with bump steer and general looseness of the front axle
UPDATE 24.04.20212021-04-2424.04.2021 -Grandma now pays less if you have a prison tattoo -Increased tolerance of grandma not hitting the car soon after getting out -Phone cannot be answered with helmet on or if both hands are in use -Fixed wrecked AI cars toggling driving lights on and off -Hitting and knocking down a NPC is now considered attempted manslaughter -Made Satsuma fuel gauge to react ignition ACC mode -Fixed visual bug with Pistons sometimes missing correct mesh -Fixed imprecise two day jail sentence after driving over a rally spectator -Fixed issue with not being able to light a grill after rain -Fixed Ferndale automatic 2nd gear mode so it changes correct
UPDATE 01.04.20212021-04-01And here we go again :D -Fixed a bug with some vehicles getting stuck in ground upon loading -Fixed a bug with looping Farmer speech while Player not being around -Player now gets out of Jail between hours 06-18 instead middle of the night -If Player passes out from drunkenness while having active Jail sentence he is transported back to Jail -Fixed bug with dying sentenced Player (non-mortal mode) spawning back to Graveyard instead of Jail -Getting ten(10) or more days worth of Jail sentence grants ugly tattoos to Player hands -Fixed bug not being able to dispose used car Light Bulbs -Player can now open the Arrest Warrant and see the details
UPDATE 29.05.20202020-05-29This game is gearing towards final stages of the development and this will be one of the last major Changelogs. There will still be updates about small things; finalizing unfinished features, adding some various small stuff, and most importantly fixing as much bugs and annoyances as possible. Those things will be still seen first in Experimental Test Branch. And I guess it is safe to say that work has already been started with snowy sequel, My Winter Car :D WARNING: This is big update, so prepare for some changes and make sure to re-adjust your game settings as they are reset. -Fixed a bug with Suski -Fixed incorrect dyno HP measurement -Adde
UPDATE 23.12.20192019-12-23Also remember to visit Fleetari repair shop during Christmas from 24 to 26th day to get -75% off from the service brochure! Very generous offer!!! ːsteamhappyː -Added drag racing with AI drivers -Lätänen (driver) is now boss of the bus -Added dynamometer to Fleetari repair shop -Added linelock to Ferndale (Activated with "Boost" button) -Added side skirts to the fiberglass body kit -Added interior light to tractor -Added tool cart to repair shop -Added rear working lights to Truck -Added car Antenna set to Parts Magazine (are required to filter out the radio static noise) -Added Exhaust Dual Tip to Parts Magazine -Added Kickstand to Moped -Ad
UPDATE 15.11.20192019-11-15-Fixed bug with Slotmachine sometimes flying off the map boundaries -Fixed bug with AI rally cars not stopping racing after rally is over -Added helmet -You might now get bumblebee into your eye when driving a moped without a helmet -Rally participation now requires Helmet -Satsuma is now decorated with official Suvi-Sprint number sticker when registering for rally -Post orders and AD delivery payment can't be picked up any more outside store opening hours -Added lottery -Made fixes, adjustments and hopefully optimization to bunch of car parts -Fixed few bugs with motor hoist and engine installation -Added Digging Bar to bend back broken susp
UPDATE 20.08.20192019-08-20-Adjusted and fixed Bus schedules and added timetables at the bus stops -Car doors will now lock to open position when opened to full angle -Shopping bag contents are now being saved, no more exploding open during load! -Racing Muffler can be now spray painted -Worn down Satsuma Starter might now refuse to turn -Fixed Headgasket smoke sometimes getting stuck after replacing the Headgasket -Map and environment changes -Changed driving head bob to three different settings -Computer now reads DIR-command -Added setting for HDR, default OFF -Removed one useless bolt from the Brake Lining assembly -Added visual leaks to help to diagnose car proble
UPDATE 9.5.20192019-05-09READ THIS: You do not have full access to the Van and Truck at the beginning of the game. The vehicles now belong to your Uncle, and depending on your progress they become available to you. Eventually you will have a full access. Be creative how to deal with the limitation! You can always pick strawberries :D Old saves should work, but it is always recommended to start a new save because of some current big changes in the game. WARNING: Vehicle key-data and BBS telephone number has been reset! WARNING: Your engine part wear values has been reset! -Cigarettes now burn also when not inhaling -Subsequent store purchases now spawn into separate s
UPDATE 23.12.2018 and Happy Holidays!!2018-12-2323.12.2018 -Changed Truck engine sounds -Added driving animations to bus driver and drunk driver -Added speedometer to drunk driver's car -Added rain hitting windshields and functional windscreen wipers to all driveable vehicles -Closing car doors and windows now properly dampens outside ambient sounds -Adjusted Truck and Tractor engine characteristics -Fixed bug with Rally giving incorrect 60sec penalty after Saturday stage -Fixed bug with Fleetari Windshield installation -Fixed wood chopping exploit -Added interior light to Van -Added many missing sound effects, work still in progress -Coffee cooks quicker now -Fixed Van interior colliders
UPDATE 24.10.20182018-10-24Very happy two-year release anniversary! It has been great time and the game has expanded a lot more than it was ever planned to. Hopefully one day we see the actual finished game :D We are so glad that you have supported us and the game for all these years, truly heart warming :) 24.10.2018 WARNING: Your Fan Belt might be gone, go buy a new one from Teimo -Fixed bug with rear shock absorbers not going in after first removing them -Added telephone bills -You can now grill food on top of a hot Satsuma engine -Added purchasable computer -Spawn point after death is now at the gate of the graveyard -Alternator Belts (prev. Fan Belt) can be now st
UPDATE 18.08.20182018-08-18WARNING 1: Valve adjustments have changed, be careful not to rev the car until you or Fleetari has fixed it! WARNING 2: Satsuma 3d model has changed, so delete your meshsave.txt file to avoid graphical glitches -Fixed issue (again) with in-game clock not working correctly when sleeping -Fixed issue with front wheel alignment resetting into incorrect angle upon every game load -Fixed issue with Teimo sometimes heading back to home right after opening the store -Fixed several bugs with tires when they were replaced by Fleetari while installed to the car -Car should now slide less when on top of a Floor Jack -Fixed issue with battery terminals s
UPDATE 30.04.2018 (Now 64bit!)2018-04-30This game has now been updated to 64bit version. It means better memory usage and possibly increases performance on some systems. However if you have troubles running the 64bit version, also 32bit version is available. You can enable it from Steam settings, more info here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=182912431 ------------------ WARNING 1: All your Spark Plugs have been removed, buy new ones from store WARNING 2: Your car Batteries have reset their position and state -Fixed Ferndale transmission issues, added better turbine simulation, increased power and brakes, changed style -Fixed Satsuma brake balance bug -Decre
UPDATE 23.02.20182018-02-2323.02.2018 WARNING 1: All your bought Batteries, Fire Extinguishers and Oil Filters have reset back to Teimo's store WARNING 2: Because of bug fix your Clutch Cover Plate will spawn back to garage. You can however install it back just through the engine block without having to disassemble anything. WARNING 3: Make sure your Camshaft position is aligned before starting the engine! -Added kWh gauge to house -Added strawberry field for picking strawberries -Increased battery charger charging speed -Adjusted wheel rotation inertias for Satsuma, Hayosiko, Ruscko and Ferndale -Adjusted performance characteristics of above vehicles -Seating angle is
UPDATE 23.02.20182018-02-2323.02.2018 WARNING 1: All your bought Batteries, Fire Extinguishers and Oil Filters have reset back to Teimo's store WARNING 2: Because of bug fix your Clutch Cover Plate will spawn back to garage. You can however install it back just through the engine block without having to disassemble anything. WARNING 3: Make sure your Camshaft position is aligned before starting the engine! -Added kWh gauge to house -Added strawberry field for picking strawberries -Increased battery charger charging speed -Adjusted wheel rotation inertias for Satsuma, Hayosiko, Ruscko and Ferndale -Adjusted performance characteristics of above vehicles -Seating angle is