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Update 1.0.2Aug 3, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://i.imgur.com/V6tcsB0.png/img] Hello everyone! Just a quick post today to present the patch 1.0.2. Summary: improved Camera improved Interface improved Notifications improved 21:9 screen support improved memory usage Fixed 0.00$ bug Fixed Clicking through main UI Fixed Gauger J8DYWP Fixed Volt ZDNCEN Fixed Cyclotron L1IXJD Fixed Fuser 6IYLYD Fixed Enhancer AN7YMK Fixed Conexio HT1UBG & 64U950 Fixed Hijacker I14IBV & 59P7JJ Fixed Neutrino DVUAQ9 Fixed Diagnoser PIH49W Fixed Text cropping in editor Fixed Window shop's Filters Save failling durring Windoor updating Save corrupting durring Windoor updating Bug when scrolling in Toolbox If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 1.0.1 : Beta Phase!Apr 20, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://i.imgur.com/V6tcsB0.png/img] Hello everyone! Beta phase This update marks the transition of Hardware Engineers entering into the Beta phase. The most important thing to remember with this announcement is that there are still more improvements, optimizations, and contents to come. Next week the procedure to shift Hardware Engineers in Beta phase will start. With the Beta the update process will change. In the EarlyAccess phase I aim was to propose new functionality as quickly as possible and to polish, balance, adapt and debug these new features according to your feedback. Now that the core gameplay is fix, the goal will be to maintain a level of quality while adding new features. In summary larger and better but less frequent patches. Thank you all for all the support in this 2 and half years of Early Access! Content 48 new computers is now unlockable. Editors Components Editors has been updated for the new ram format introduce in the previous patch. Mission Customers will now be able to choose DVDs has a secondary purchase. Interface It's now possible to open a mail by double clicking on it in the mailbox. Coins and points animations has been improved. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/OcZp0maz6ALok/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Now in BETA ! Adding 48 NEW Computers ! Improved Components Editors Improved Buy mission (Disk) Improved Mail box Improved Animations Removing EarlyAccess tag Fixed unaligned mail in window Fixed watercooling consumption Fixed Ram's Values Fixed Ram's Editor crash Fixed Ram's Editor Colors & Matarials https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.42Apr 13, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Memory Rework You can now split and merge memory kits! Buying a 2x16GB and merge it with another 2x16GB to obtain a 4x16GB is now possible! https://i.imgur.com/QLlPy2P.gif Dual Channel You can also buy a 4x16GB and split it in 4 kit of 16GB. But be careful dual channel is taken into account! Dual Channel is a technology that allow RAM module to perform in pair. That's means a RAM module alone will perform slower than expected. https://i.imgur.com/Bql6Lam.gif Memory Synchronization Like in reality, when mixing different memory module they all will run at the speed of the slower module. https://i.imgur.com/i91VLnm.gif Interface Merge two RAM kit is possible in inventory by drag and drop one kit on another one of the same generation. DDR3 and DDR4 can't be in the same kits. You can also merge two sets of RAM directly in the assembly. https://i.imgur.com/VjOTorQ.gif To Split a Ram kits use the new icon in inventory Mission Customer's algorithm will take into account the possibility of doubling memory if they have only two RAM modules on a computer or to make a new kits by buying two set of 2 RAM modules. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://i.imgur.com/o6mVn5c.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding Ram mixing Cleaning code Performance improvement Improved savegame updating Improved Interface Fixed RAM Colors Fixed RAM Materials Fixed Motherboards 3D models https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.41Apr 6, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Interface Animations, icons and main UI has been improved. https://i.imgur.com/OzsFYZP.gif Engine Engine start has been reworked. it's now structured better to avoid double checking and reduce loading time. Old resources that is not used anymore has been remove from the game's data. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://i.imgur.com/x7bvBWi.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Rework of engine startup Performance improvement Cleaning code Improved Animations Improved Interface Improved Icons Removing outdated sprite Updated language Fixed Color ink cartridge display as black Fixed Crash when applying settings Fixed Crash at startup on certain computer Fixed decimal number in balance indication Fixed translation errors EN/FR. https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.40Mar 30, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Interface You can now see more precisely the money you win or lose, with the new animations https://i.imgur.com/fWBcacg.png The window that ask you if you are sure to want to cancel a mission has been updated to match with the new UI style. https://i.imgur.com/SXZbLBH.png Computer WallPapers has been slightly reworked, their name have changed and lot of new wallpapers has been added. The menu to change wallpapers in the setting of computer has been updated, you will now be able to see a little preview instead of a blanck icon. You can now have multiple winDOOR. installation on the same computer with different wallpapers. Moving a hard drive with a winDOOR installation. from one computer to another will no longer reset the wallpapers. Wallpapers settings is now saved in registry database(introduced in v0.2.35) of the hard drive of the computer. https://i.imgur.com/5Big4PG.png Engine Steamworks API has been updated. Language files and Asian fonts has been updated. The credits of the game now include a special thanks to all translators. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/13zeE9qQNC5IKk/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding balance indication Adding job cancel window Rework of WallPapers Adding more WallPapers Updated Steamworks Updated language Updating Asian fonts Updated credits for translators Removing EarlyAccess background text Fixed GPU artifact not drawing correctly Fixed a bug that prevent to load saves https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.39Mar 23, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Missions The end of the missions has been reworked. If you exceed the allowed time, the mission will remain terminable. A cash penalty will be deducted from your winnings, but you will no longer be forced to cancel the job. The more you will be late, the greater will be the penalty. A delay will result in a loss of reputation. https://i.imgur.com/DnfdHzo.png The new penalty is customizable in the new game screen. Load a game older than v0.2.39 will set the penalty on Medium The number at right indicates the loss per hour. https://i.imgur.com/m3MtO8w.png Interface Small changes has been made to the interface to improve overall user experience. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/lJNUg9KmgjOLK/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Reworked missions ending Adding new customizable rules Improved Interface Cleaning language files Fixed Maps loading crash Fixed 8th tutorial scenario Fixed 2 bugs with the demo https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.38Mar 16, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Map A third map is now available! Note: This map and the latest added is still in preview. https://i.imgur.com/NdEEZeZ.png Relocation When relocate you will now bring all your stuff with you. A DelEx employee will come one hour after your new installation with all the stuff you have left in your previous location. https://i.imgur.com/r3gOqNz.png Mission Bonus Dust system and "Cleaned" bonus has been improved to trigger a bit more often. Preview The temporary option for map preview on the new game screen has been improved. You will now be able to select any map from it. https://i.imgur.com/myaEL5C.png Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/6VWz7mToYWdDNYglYr/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding new map Improving Relocation Improving Dust bonus Improved Map preview Updated language Fixed Wrong numbers on relocation window Fixed bug with driver's searchbar Fixed a bug with USB & DVD explorer Fixed too much map slot after relocation https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.37Mar 9, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Relocation A new tab is available in the management window You can now relocate your business from this new tab. Note: Every unfinished mission will be lost. https://i.imgur.com/VpgfHJ3.png https://i.imgur.com/KfbYeBZ.png As you can see only 2 maps out of 3 is available right now, the 3rd map is under development. Translation All translation has been cleaned (again). If you find something wrong do not hesitate to report it! Working with this much language that I do not master is a very complicated task. That's why your help is essential to ensure a quality translation. Icons Some icons have been reworked especially the colors to allow better visibility. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/IThjAlJnD9WNO/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding Relocation Adding new tab in management window. Improved Icons Improved Translation Improved Stability Updated language Fixed bug when deleting save file Fixed carpet material Fixed Sakura case https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.36Mar 2, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Download Center Download center has been reworked. All drivers is now sorted. Download is now cancellable Tutorial scenario has been updated to match new download center. https://i.imgur.com/MgR5OMD.png https://i.imgur.com/9UY47rS.png https://i.imgur.com/XZJ9JmV.png Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/kW8mnYSNkUYKc/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Reworked Download center Updating tutorial scenario Download is now cancellable Improved Registry Updated language Fixed Bookmark list not cleared between games Fixed ModManager not updating after unsubscribe Fixed bug with Models initialization Fixed bug with Mission ending https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.35Feb 23, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Registry The WinDOOR registry is finally ready and will now be used to store some information on the client's computer. This will make winDOOR behavior more realistic. https://i.imgur.com/9IjgnTQ.png WinDOOR Update You can now update winDOOR by going into the setting of computer. With an up to date winDOOR you will now get a 5% bonus in reputation. Updating WinDOOR is not necessary in any mission. https://i.imgur.com/oIIjef3.gif WinDOOR's Explorer Certain windows of winDOOR has been reworked to improve readability. Bookmarks You can now bookmark your favorite items in the shop! All bookmarked items will appear in a new categories Bookmarks. https://i.imgur.com/L9CyztO.gif Wiki All the wiki information about component and computer has been updated. You can access the wiki by clicking here: https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png Shaders Shaders performance has been improved. A bug that prevent the game to start on computer with a graphic card compatible with only DirectX 10.0 has been fixed. Language Language file has been cleaned, all unused and out dated strings has been removed. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/d7mMzaGDYkz4ZBziP6/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding WinDOOR Registry Adding WinDOOR Update Adding Bookmarks Updating wiki Improved Explorer's readability Improved Shaders performance Cleaning language files Fixed huge icons drawing Fixed incompatibilities with DirectX 10.0 GPU Fixed tooltips in assembly https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.34Feb 16, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Interface Boot window : The little disk icons will now turn red when the computer is off https://i.imgur.com/20YWbSB.png Language All language is now directly included in the game! All the translation mod is now useless for people with version 0.2.34 or superior https://i.imgur.com/b5ratyd.png Engine Big performance improvement, you should see a framerate increase of 20 to 50%. Video player has been updated Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/42D3CxaINsAFemFuId/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Improved Video player Reworked Translation Improved Performance Improved Boot window Fixed Color of Yes/No buttons Fixed Characters disappearing in editor Fixed tooltips's icons masking graph Fixed flower timer that does not follow the camera Fixed last spawning point not working Fixed pathfinding error prevent NPC spawning https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.33Feb 9, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Preview Map The inventory limit of the second map has been increased to 40 (25 for 1st map). That's means you can have 40 items in your inventory at level 0 without any skill points. ( up to 53 with skill at max ) The number of computer and case under the desk has been double compare to the first map (20 instead of 10). https://i.imgur.com/ihBCJuc.png Interface The message and question window have been reworked. https://i.imgur.com/zxsdjZI.png Drivers detector will now display its results on screen of ingame computers https://i.imgur.com/4L2ObAR.png The explorer will now display the list of hard drives correctly even with more than 6 drives Language Language mods has been updated Engine Shadow drawing is now 50% faster! Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on discord or on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/pX3q0vHXKjwOY/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding new window Adding Driver detector results screen Improved Explorer HDD listing Improved Interface Improved Map 2 inventory Updated language Fixed SFX error Fixed 1 issue in 5th tutorial scenario Fixed Decorations Editor Fixed Antivirus results screen Fixed bug with explorer and HDD's name https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.32Feb 2, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! I hope you have a good holiday. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionalities and bugfix will continue to come. Preview Map The new map has been improved, you will have better performance and many issues has been fixed. https://i.imgur.com/dGFANh0.png Characters The 3D model and animations of characters has been improved https://i.imgur.com/G1mMhpN.png Engine It's now possible to skip the intro video. Steamworks library has been updated. Hardware Engineers will now detect automatically if your computer is missing Media Feature Pack Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/l49FqlUguNsGDNCGk/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Improved Characters Improved Map 2 Updated Steamworks Adding Skippable intro Adding Media Feature Pack check (Windows N & KN) Fixed Toolbox's Preview Fixed shadows after 17h00 Fixed new map loading Fixed bug with materials Fixed bug with outdated savegame Fixed bad trigger for error -493 Fixed Crash during intro Fixed Camera default position (Map 2) Fixed initialization error with Steam API Fixed error with Steam LeaderBoard Fixed crash when updating materials Fixed Pathfinding (Map 2) https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.31Jan 26, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! I hope you have a good holiday. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. Which menu, interface or window needs a redesign? What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionality and bugfix will continue to come. New Map ! A new map will soon be ready for Hardware Engineers. You can already test it by activating the new option when creating a new game. https://i.imgur.com/n9tT6ac.gif This map is a lot bigger that the previous one. 12 desk workspaces instead of 8 to work on 12 computer in the same time. 20 storage for computers under the desk, twice as much as the other map. 11 showcases instead of 6. And more place for customers! https://i.imgur.com/BoqEB21.gif NOTE: The new map is available as a preview, there is no way to move from one map to another yet. If you decide to give it a try, let me know what you think about it, the impact on the gameplay, the possible improvements, or the difficulties encountered! Engine Due to lot of change in the 0.2.30, many engine feature has been tweaked and improved. Discord Feedback, help, question, idea ? Check out the new Discord ! https://i.imgur.com/QcDzlOP.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/xSM46ernAUN3y/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding new map ! Improved Cars & Walkers Improved 3D models Fixed loading game bug Fixed bug when initializing "New Game" menu Fixed Workshop's preview of Blueprint Fixed Initialization of game window Fixed Bug when loading textures Fixed item convertion from v2.26 or lower Fixed Title music not looping in every menu Fixed potential crash if windows not responding https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.png https://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.png https://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png https://i.imgur.com/nQhSgWf.pngUpdate 0.2.30Jan 19, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! I hope you have a good holiday. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think and what was missing from the game right now. What are the weaknesses and strength of the game in your opinion? I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionality and bugfix will continue to come. Engine Previously Hardware Engineers used an OpenGL based engine made by myself, i finally finish to convert it to DirectX. You will now have a more stable and powerful engine compatibilities has been improved a lot too. Big change involve potential bugs. That's why this update will only be available on the devbranch for a few days. I take that opportunity to make another big change: the update of Monogame to v3.7.1.189 A new game intro with a super cool logo for Green127Studio ! https://i.imgur.com/RcsJ4JA.gif Music All royalty free music has been replace by new fun soundtracks ! Interface SuperHash will now alway show you the right balance. The 3D models of the map has been improved for performance and aesthetic. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/9x4QCvPXxBZERts71i/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: DirectX Engine Updating to MonoGame 3.7.1.189 Adding new logo Adding new Music Improved SuperHash Improved Map Fixed NPC walking on road in tutorials Fixed Mission duration in tutorials Fixed Build mission's text & tooltips Fixed issue with audio quality Fixed SuperHash Balance Fixed Spawning distance (Passerby & Cars) https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.pngUpdate 0.2.29Jan 12, 2019 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! I hope you have a good holiday. Beta phase upcoming Before the patch note I would like to announce the upcoming exit of the Early Access phase! The beta phase is coming soon. Let me know what you think, what was missing from the game right now. I would do my best to improve everything. Don't worry, the end of the early access phase does not mean that the updates will stop. It simply means that the core gameplay is now fix. New functionality and bugfix will continue to come. Map(s) The map has been updated, lots of new details has been added Cars and Walker has been improved, their animations and trajectory calculation will now be smoother. Shaders has been improved, the background is now blue with a progressive fog. Shadow quality has been improved and will now be more precise Certain textures of the game has been reworked https://i.imgur.com/Re0A3iu.png https://i.imgur.com/ryKM5vm.gif As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/NsKiCmWdA96V4w10N5/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Improved Map Improved Cars & Walkers Improved Animations Improved Shaders Improved Textures Improved Randomization Fixed selling price in showcases Fixed missing characters in fonts Fixed negative number not accepted in preset editor Fixed bug with Watercooling and blueprint Fixed blueprint window not getting focus https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.pngUpdate 0.2.28Dec 1, 2018 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Interfaces The most important interface, the Assembly window has been reworked and improved with new design and new icons. https://i.imgur.com/LsZgbg8.gif The interaction between the tutorial and the Assembly window has been improved. https://i.imgur.com/MlwNUoG.gif Engine Performance improvement for game initial startup and new party initialization. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! Due to vacation time, the rhythm of one patch per week will not be guaranteed anymore until mid-January 2019. https://media.giphy.com/media/l2JI1JzL6YS8z5KUM/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Improved Assembly Interface Improved Tutorial Improved Icons Improved Performances (Loading Game) Improved Performances (Init Party) Updated language Fixed arrow not drawing on top of everything Fixed "Stolen" products bugs Fixed Component reappearing in inventory Fixed item disappearing from box Fixed empty box added to cart Fixed Splashscreen's loading bar https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.pngUpdate 0.2.27Nov 24, 2018 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Mission Customers will now be able to purchase more than one item at a time. Items sold in boxes (Keyboards, Mouse, Ink cartridge, ect ...) will be particularly popular for them. https://i.imgur.com/KWdwQ2h.png Interface All mission related windows has been updated for the new features. You can now edit the content of boxes directly in showcases On top of that small interface adjustment has been made and new icons more relevant have been added https://i.imgur.com/ct0H1vp.gif Content Box of USB devices and blank Disk is now unlockable. USB devices will now appear in cardboard box on showcases. Small adjustment has been made in tutorial scenario 2 and 5, the boot window will now be locked when needed. https://i.imgur.com/agBnMCe.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://media.giphy.com/media/ADZsx4Dv9EBjodhLhs/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding Buy Mission : Secondary items Adding icons Adding Box of USB devices Adding Box of blank Disk Improved Interface (Mission, Showcases Popup, Edit Box, UnBox) Improved USB devices's models Improved Tutorial Improved Audio Engine Fixed Disk presets Fixed Boot issue in tutorial 2 Fixed Potential crash with Tutorial 5 Fixed bug whit text measuring Fixed missing sound effects Build R1125666 Fixed arrow not drawing on top of everything Fixed "Stolen" products bugs Build R112751 Fixed Component reappearing in inventory https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.pngUpdate 0.2.26Nov 17, 2018 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Content Like the last week's patch, a lot of new aesthetics feature has been added. Graphics card screw and textures https://i.imgur.com/4HPgSHR.png Motherboard's ports and IO shield https://i.imgur.com/Nm29jNc.png Hard drive and SSD Fixation https://i.imgur.com/DVCGug2.png On top of that, many 3D models has been slightly reworked to fix scale, position and slot's alignment. Engine Shaders will now act differently for opack and transparent objects. That will improve the general rendering quality for mesh, grill and glass. Several new adjustment has been made to the update process of outdated savegames. As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! https://i.imgur.com/BSRdpdn.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding Graphics cards's screws Adding Graphics cards's Textures Adding Motherboard's IO shield Adding Hard drive fixation Adding SSD adaptor Improved Graphics cards's 3D Models Improved Motherboards's 3D Models Improved Cases's 3D Models Improved Shaders Improved Transparency Improved outdated save conversion Fixed Misalignment of components https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png Update 0.2.25Nov 10, 2018 - Community Announcementshttps://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25938445/b5e2c339e0610b25d6bd58812bc107de8f6ffbb6.png Hello everyone! Content New 3D models and new cases has been added ! https://i.imgur.com/zwg3ywD.gif As you can see the models is a lot more detailed compare to previous cases. As you can see the 3D models are much more detailed. All previous 3D models has been reworked to maintain the same level of details on every computer cases. Cables and tubing has been improved too. The fans now have screws. https://i.imgur.com/rO5c4D8.png https://i.imgur.com/8SICbn0.png https://i.imgur.com/AXv1nBx.png As always many bugs was fixed. If you found a bug, you can report it on the Bug Report section of the Steam HUB thanks! Thank you for reading! If you want to support Hardware Engineers share it with your friends! The pikachu's reaction when he saw all these new visual effects https://media.giphy.com/media/6nWhy3ulBL7GSCvKw6/giphy.gif As usual feel free to let me know what you think about this patch and what you would like to see in Hardware Engineers in the comment section below. I hope you will enjoy this patch and see you for the next one! Summary: Adding new 3D Models Adding new Cases Adding Fan's screw Improved 3D Models Improved Wires & Cables Fixed Wrong Cables's texture Fixed Misalignment of components Fixed bugs with tutorial Fixed showcases use wrong preset https://i.imgur.com/VVWLlaf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/CUIrgaj.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/VpmROi0.png