Has Scrap Mechanic 1.0 been released?
Yes. Version 1.0 launched on July 24, 2026. This site currently tracks the 1.0.2 patch reviewed on July 29, 2026.
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Scrap Mechanic reached full release on July 24, 2026 alongside the free Drilling Thunder update. The current site scope connects the completed Survival story, excavation progression, Garage and Schematicbot systems with practical routes for returning and new players.
Each guide states the reviewed game version and separates official facts from community observations. Use the 1.0 hub for release changes, the guides for decisions and troubleshooting, and the Wiki for focused reference pages that can be expanded as evidence is verified.
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Yes. Version 1.0 launched on July 24, 2026. This site currently tracks the 1.0.2 patch reviewed on July 29, 2026.
Read the full answerOfficial guidance expects old Creative worlds to work, while old Survival worlds require the legacy version. Back up first and use a copy for compatibility testing.
Read the full answerThe reviewed evidence does not establish one universal coordinate. Verify the current build and world context, then follow in-game progression cues and a systematic search.
Read the full answerStart with one straightforward suspension setup per wheel, match the left and right settings, then test ride height, braking, and steering before moving to a wishbone or solid axle design.
Read the full answerStart with a low, wide four-wheel chassis, driver seat, engine, steering bearings, and a short test route before adding suspension, storage, a drill, or piston mechanisms.
Read the full answerGather crash-site resources, reach a dependable crafting area, place a bed and small farm, mark your map route, and build a simple vehicle before expanding into a large base or advanced mechanisms.
Read the full answerStart with a small field, clear approach lanes, a nearby bed, and replaceable barriers. Add automatic watering, harvesting, or bot defenses only after each module works in a copied Survival world.
Read the full answerPatch 1.0.2 restored the Mods button, but each Workshop item and dependency still needs its own current-version compatibility check before use on an important world.
Read the full answerIt is a physics-driven building and survival sandbox from Axolot Games. Players engineer vehicles and machines, gather resources, explore, farm, and defend their creations from hostile bots.
Read the full answerYes. Multiplayer lets players build and explore together. Before using an important shared world, make sure the host and every player use compatible game versions, saves, and Workshop dependencies.
Read the full answerThe main modes are Survival, Creative, and Challenge. Survival focuses on progression and resources, Creative supports unrestricted building, and Challenge provides designed scenarios and puzzles.
Read the full answerThe world mixes stable landmark patterns with procedural terrain and variable points of interest. Use the map reference for location confidence, then verify roads, biomes, oil, and POIs in your own world.
Read the full answerA Warehouse is a multi-floor Survival structure with locked access, Tapebots, dangerous exterior enemies, elevators, and progression loot. Check the current quest marker before using a Warehouse Key because quest keys may be tied to one target.
Read the full answerThe reviewed release is available for Windows PC through Steam. Use the official store listing for current system requirements, purchase options, and platform availability.
Read the full answerOfficial developer and Steam announcements are the primary evidence. Every patch-sensitive page records its checked date and game version; community reports are labeled as observations and checked against official sources, while uncertain details remain explicitly unconfirmed until they can be reproduced.