- Mechanical Lab – 1.0 Release - 3 June 2025
Mechanical Lab – 1.0 Release Notes The long-awaited Mechanical Lab 1.0 update is here! This release brings new content, gameplay improvements, and fixes to enhance your experience. New Features -Added a new A6 robot/dog companion, which can be spawned in the Robot Market location. -Introduced two new expedition types: Horde and Climbing, featuring a new enemy type. -Expanded customization with new parts (Acid Launcher & Acid Ammo, Character Decorator Part, Energy Battery, Shields) -Added gamepad (Xbox controller) support. -Implemented a short text intro to introduce players to the game world. -Added a new separate camera mode for vehicles. -Introduced the ability to teleport vehicles, even during expeditions. -Added a new town background. Improvements & Optimizations -Enhanced background post-processing for better visuals. -Improved game lighting. -Updated tutorial vehicle thumbnails fo…
- Mechanical Lab 1.0 Release - 26 May 2025
Mechanical Lab 1.0 launching on June 3, 2025! The wait is almost over! Mechanical Lab is officially reaching its 1.0 version on June 3, 2025, bringing a wave of new features to enhance your robotic adventures. Here are just some of the biggest changes coming in the update: - Meet A6, your new robot-dog companion, available in the Robot Market - New expedition types: Brace yourself for Horde and Climbing missions - Gamepad support: Seamlessly play with your Xbox controller - Expanded customization: parts including Acid Launcher, Acid Ammo, Shields, Energy Battery, and more - A new text intro sets the stage for your journey - A separate vehicle camera mode - Improved mobility: Teleport vehicles even while on expeditions A full list of changes and fixes will be posted on the release day, so stay tuned for all the details. Whether you're building, experimenting, or exploring, Mechanical Lab…
- Mechanical Lab Devlog – A6 Robot-Dog Update - 19 May 2025
Mechanical Lab Devlog – A6 Robot-Dog Update Hello, fellow engineers! Time for another Mechanical Lab devlog, and this one is particularly exciting. I've been working on an update that introduces a brand-new companion to the game—a highly advanced robot-dog named A6. Meet A6 – Your Trusty Mechanical Sidekick A6 is designed to be more than just a loyal companion; he's an integral part of the player's journey through the game world. With precision engineering, this robotic canine will assist players in multiple ways: Exploration – A6 can now accompany players on their travels, trotting alongside them as they navigate the landscapes of town. Resource Gathering – No more manual scavenging! A6 will intelligently collect materials and deliver them straight to the player's vehicle, making survival and crafting more efficient. Future Enhancements – This is just the beginning. In upcoming updates…
- Mechanical Lab 0.78 Patch notes - 27 December 2024
Mechanical Lab 0.78 Hello, update focusing on new expeditions Patch notes: -added new expeditions types (hunt and transport) -added shooting range location -added new enemies -added new vehicle parts -implemented new vehicle weapon type (flames thrower) -added new environment drones -added info about necessary parts to complete expedition -improved A17 tracks stability -improved bridge location in home district -fixed A17's moving sound missing -rebalanced some weapons damage -improved resources container lights -optimized robots interactions Thanks for playing!
- Mechanical Lab 0.77 Patch notes - 12 September 2024
Mechanical Lab 0.77 Hello, update focusing on vehicle editor improvements Patch notes: -Added interactive vehicle building tutorial mode -Added 10 vehicle schemes for tutorial building -Added functionality to replace pipe type without removing connected parts -Added the ability to insert pipes into other pipes -Added the ability to duplicate a built vehicle -Added the ability to save separate input data for each vehicle -Added the ability to move parts without disconnecting the wiring -Added an indicator of the influence of the power parameter to the energy and heat parameters -Added the ability to save and reset changes to part parameters directly in the real-time vehicle settings window -Added display of predicted values of energy production and consumption, emissions and heat cooling -2 new expeditions have been added -Added a jet engine for jumping part -Added battery part -Fixed…
- Mechanical Lab 0.76.3 Patch notes - 3 September 2024
Hello, small update with bug fixes and gameplay improvements Patch notes: -Fixed some rooftop graphics not displaying correctly during expeditions -Fixed an issue where the player was wounded by an enemy who died immediately after being shot -Added smooth teleportation of player and vehicle without resetting the environment -Added the ability to quickly teleport to the start of the expedition -The behavior of the A4 drone has been improved so that it does not fly to a height beyond the camera's reach -Fixed a bug that prevented from completing the objective directly from the vehicle -Fixed a bug that caused camera shake to activate on explosions even far outside the camera's range -Fixed an issue that caused a vehicle to disappear when left on one of the expedition buildings. A vehicle left in an expedition district now remains until the next expedition is launched Thanks for playing!
- Mechanical Lab 0.76.2 Patch notes - 31 August 2024
Hello, a small update with corrections mainly based on reported feedback and bugs. Patch notes: -Added the ability to reset the vehicle position with the "R" shortcut without opening the vehicle settings window -Improved vehicle reset mechanics to increase the chance of getting out of a sticky situation -Fixed an issue that caused enemies to attack the vehicle while editing -Incorrect parameters of the fundamental part gearbox have been removed -Interaction time with held buttons has been sped up -Added the ability to quickly enter a vehicle after editing (disabled by default) - this behavior can be changed in the editor settings tab in the main settings menu -Added warning about possible missing cable connections (enabled by default) - this warning can be changed in the editor settings tab in the main settings menu In the meantime I'm working on an big update with major editor improvem…
- Mechanical Lab 0.76.1 Patch notes - 29 August 2024
Hello, the first update mainly contains bug and stability fixes. Mechanical Lab 0.76.1 -Fixed an issue with being able to re-enter the initial socket at the beginning of the game -The display of part operating parameter values has been improved to be more accurate -Fixed an issue where the interactive wheel could be rotated in the wrong direction -Improved the vehicle launch function after editing which caused an issue with some vehicles -Fixed an issue with vehicle notifications being too frequent -Fixed a bug with incorrect display of info and confirm windows Thanks for playing!
- Early Access Launch - 27 August 2024
It's now! Mechanical Lab is launching in Early Access. For 7 days only, the game will be available at a special promotional price. Thank you all for your support. As a solo developer, I tried to make your time spent with the game the best it could be. I hope you have as much fun as I had working on this project.
- Mechanical Lab Demo Gameplay #2 - 10 June 2024
Mechanical Lab is a 2D action game focused on the physical interaction of machines with the environment. Explore, build and experiment to survive in the city of robots long after the end of human civilization.
- Mechanical Lab Demo - 6 June 2024
I encourage everyone who would like to start experimenting with building their first vehicles to download the game.
- Mechanical Lab Demo Gameplay #1 - 3 June 2024
Mechanical Lab is a 2D action game focused on the physical interaction of machines with the environment. Explore, build and experiment to survive in the city of robots long after the end of human civilization.
- Mechanical Lab Demo - 22 May 2024
The Mechanical Lab demo will be part of Steam Next Fest. Additionally, the demo will be available on Steam on June 6, 2024, just before the festival start. Thank you all for your support and I encourage you to play
- Devlog #2 - 6 May 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYAqmx9ppWI
- Devlog #0 - 29 November 2023
Hi, I just added my first devlog on YouTube. This is also my first video I've ever recorded, so please leave a comment if you liked it.
