Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers is Out Now! 💥
Trailmakers: Pioneers is out now for free and for all platforms!
It is the culmination of almost two years of hard work and we are beyond excited for all of you to try it.
With this update we bring you a new, exciting campaign with many hours of content, a new fresh UI and a whooping 25 new blocks.
Everything gameplay related is free but we are selling an Artbook and a Soundtrack if you want to support us.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3275860/The_Art_of_Trailmakers/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3456630/Trailmakers_Pioneers_Soundtrack/
Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the new stuff that got beamed to your PC today:
New Cinematic Intro
New Tutorial World
New Pioneers World
Large new map!
Multiple biomes: Meadows, Wastelands, Mudflats, Withered Heights, TreeTops.
Terrain features: Water, Caves, Mountains, Mud.
New skybox and time of day settings.
New grass system - we now have wheat, grass fields, pebbles, flowers etc, and can show grass much further away from the player.
Lots of new world objects such as: Skytrees (Biig trees), oak trees, rocks, roots, hanging seaweed (mudflats) lighthouses, Froggit settlements
Lots of new resources to mine and collect: Fuel tanks, bismuth rock, iron, glowfruit etc.
Long campaign with boss fights, missions, story and lore.
Mission types: Passenger, Salvage, Combat, Resource Gathering, Traversal.
New Froggit NPC characters
New Botnak enemies: Mining drone, Hover Tank, Artillery Pod, Mega Drill
Froggit Settlements that you can discover and interact with
New Blocks
New Combat blocks:
2x2x2 Small Shield Generator (Small Energy Shield)
Short Range EMP
Mini Grenade Launcher
Shotgun
Submachine Gun
New Shape blocks
Quarter Cone 1x1x3
Quarter Cone 1x1x4
Rounded Wedge 2x4
Rounded Wedge Corner 2x2
Square Panel 6x6
Rounded Panel 6x6
Smooth Panel 6x6
4x4x2 Sleek Windshield
4x4x2 Narrow Windshield
4x4x1 Flat Windshield
New Light blocks
3x2x1 Diagonal Compound Light
3x2x1 Rounded Compound Light
3x2x1 Flat Compound Light
Other blocks
Small Pulse Miner
Advanced Pulse Miner
Large Mining Laser
Standard Car Wheel
Froggit Passenger Seat
3 new Frame blocks
Block 2x2
Block 4x4
Block 6x2
New Fuel System
In Pioneers players can run out of fuel and be stranded.
This should create a feeling of constant danger.
Fuel is replenished at towns and via pick ups.
New Repair System
In Pioneers players have three repair tokens.
Tokens can be replenished at towns and via pick ups.
Players can perform emergency repairs when repairing outside vehicles.
Players can die while performing emergency repairs.
Damage is transferred when transforming.
Players can realign without repairing.
New Material Properties
Wheels now slow down in mud, grass and sand (and have low traction).
New Trailmakers Manual
Replaces Videos-based Help Menu.
Helps players with building vehicle types: Cars, Planes, Boats, Spaceships.
Explains many core mechanics.
New Dashboard Menu
Replaces map screen.
Includes Map in all worlds and in Pioneers:
Map
Pioneers Progress (Level, Megadrills and Unlocked Blocks)
Mission Log (Accepted missions and mission invites)
Resource Inventory
New Intercom UI
Redesign of existing Intercom UI.
Additional UI design for Pioneer.
New HUD
New design of the HUD.
Build slots are always visible.
New elements for Pioneers: Fuel and Repair Tokens.
New Builder UX/UI
Build Slots based
Vertical Block Inventory
New Block Categorization
Collapsible sub-categories
Redo option
“Build Vehicles” - categorization of blocks based on vehicle types
Block Crafting
New Main Menu Video
Features new builds and up to date footage.
Features Pioneers as well as old worlds.
New Keyart
New Trailmakers Splashscreen
New Trailmakers Pioneers Logo and update to Trailmakers Logo
Changes
Most weapons no longer penetrate the water surface (but new underwater weapons are being planned)
Quality of Life
Added angle limit visualization to Aiming Servo block.
Moved Map Beacon placement button to a different input to avoid accidental placement as a result of mislicks.
Pressing R realigns your vehicle without repairing your vehicle - but you can hold to repair as well.
New sound HDR system that now dynamically ducks the least important sounds.
All basic wind sounds are now using ambisonics giving a more immersive audio experience.
Bug Fixes
Fixed punctured wheel sound being stuck after repairing.
Audio Improvements
Sounds from structures will get muffled and harder to hear if the structure is underwater but the camera is above. Time to be sneaky with those submarines!
DLC
The Art of Trailmakers
Trailmakers: Pioneers Soundtrack
And what's next, Trailmaker? So many exciting things are coming. Check our Roadmap for Spring 2025: