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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Reference Schematicbot scanning, Craftbot unlock context, and evidence levels.
Browse the Wiki hub for verified components, mechanics, and build context.
Start from documented progression context before trusting a fixed route or coordinate.
Check Survival map anchors, variable POIs, oil areas, map generators, and mod compatibility.
Check Warehouse floors, keys, Tapebots, loot, quest access, and location uncertainty.
Compare Gas, Electric, and piston engines, then troubleshoot fuel, batteries, and drivetrain connections.
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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 answerPlanted crops add raid pressure, then the game displays a warning or raid bar before bots attack the field. Use crop value and the current bar as an estimate, stage a small defense, and treat calculator results as ranges because bot selection varies.
Read the full answerStart near your active resource loop with water, flat vehicle space, a recovery route, and a defendable approach. Keep the farm separate from critical storage when raids become serious, and verify roads, Bot paths, and terrain in your own 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 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 answerUse a Gas Engine for a flexible first Survival car, an Electric Engine for a battery-based or compact build, and a piston engine for a custom engineering project. Compare the same chassis, load, and route in your current version before choosing.
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.