Version History

This is a compact version of the Version History for PowerWash Simulator, mainly featuring official patch notes. For a longer version of the Change Log, featuring all Dev Logs and Steam Community posts, go to Version History (Steam).

## Full Release

The full release of PowerWash Simulator is from Version 1.0 to Version 1.5, which is the most current update.

## Back to the Future Special Pack

Released on 16 November, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Added a mini-campaign consisting of five new Special levels: Doc Brown’s Van, The Time Machine, Hill Valley Clocktower, The Holomax Theater and Doc’s Time Train.
* Added 10 new Achievements.

## Version 1.5

Released on 16 November, 2023.

**Changes:**

* EULA Text updates.
* Oxford Description updated.
* Platform specific Terminology updates.
* Increase to Save data allowance.
* Introduction of Clear time-lapse button – Helping players hitting save data cap.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed issue with Radial Menu causing crashes.
* Multiplayer stability fixes.
* Seventh Heaven environment fixes.
* Spanish Villa texture, dirt and environment fixes.
* Excavator environment fixes.
* Fix where players can have multiple Free Play jobs running at one time.
* Fix an issue with the Tablet not being raised on a single button press.
* SBSP (SpongeBob SquarePants) Equipment fixes.
* Fixed hard lock issues connected to “R1”.
* Missing Multiplayer Text Strings in SBSP fixed.
* Fixed Firmware version issues creating a crash.
* Fixed nozzle not changing on mouse scroll wheel.
* Fixed Switch save issue.

## Version 1.4 - The Muckingham Files 2

Released on 31 August, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Three new Bonus Jobs: the Paintball Arena, Excavator and Spanish Villa.
* Gyro controls added to PS5 & Switch.
* Adaptive triggers & haptic feedback added to PS5.
* PlayStation controller speaker implementation.

**Changes:**

* Multiplayer stability updates.
* Performance improvements whilst using the Trident (Triple Tip) nozzle.
* Save data stability updates.
* Localisation updates.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed Audio settings resetting when relaunching game.
* Retrospective Achievement unlocks - players should acquire previously achieved achievements upon updating build.
* Fixed bug when launching game without a Network Connection.
* Fixed timelapse issues in the credits showing unclean jobs.
* Fixed issues preventing players from completing the tutorial when opening the Tablet.
* Fixed Controller Vibrations not being produced when option is toggled “on”.
* Fixed hard lock on boot creating infinite load screen.
* Fixed hard lock when entering Seventh Heaven.
* Fixed accessibility equipment placement bug in SpongeBob Levels.
* Fixed missing Turbo Nozzle in some levels after being unlocked.
* Fix for entering Mars Rover, Gnome Fountain, or Mini Golf course before any other bonus jobs.
* Friend Invite button being greyed out is now fixed.
* Fixed invisible dirt in Lost Palace.

## SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack

Released on 29 June, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Added a mini-campaign consisting of six new Special levels: Conch Street, Bikini Bottom Bus, Krusty Krab, Patty Wagon, The Invisible Boatmobile and The Mermalair.
* New character model.
* New Power Washer model.
* Added 10 new Achievements.

## Version 1.3

Released on 29 June, 2023.

**Changes:**

* Online stability updates.
* Performance updates.

**Fixes:**

* Achievement fixes: As It Was Foretold..., First Steps & Impeccable Balance.
* Various bug fixes.

### Hotfix 1.2.1

Released on 24 May, 2023.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed crashing when washing.

## Version 1.2 - The Muckingham Files

Released on 18 April, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Three new Bonus Jobs: the Satellite Dish, Food Truck and Solar Station.
* New stories for the pre-existing Bonus Jobs.

**Changes:**

* Save data improvements to prevent loss of single-player progress.
* Network and stability improvements.
* Minor visual improvements.
* Achievement localisation update.

**Fixes:**

* Specific VSync and FPS settings altering mouse sensitivity and movement speed - fixed.
* Temporary freeze triggered by enabling co-op - fixed.
* Washing progress doesn't show up when aiming at an object - fixed.
* Ladders cannot be picked up when too close to scaffolding - fixed.
* Overview message when completing Seventh Heaven incorrectly showing as from Tifa instead of Cloud - fixed.
* Some bonus jobs/DLC thumbnails showing in low resolution - fixed.
* Fixes for various HUD text/options.
* Various minor fixes.

### Hotfix 1.1.5

Released on 06 March, 2023.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed oversaturated graphics due to HDR.
* Fixed devices being unable to launch in offline mode.

## Midgar Special Pack

Released on 02 March, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Added a mini-campaign consisting of five new Special levels: Hardy-Daytona & Shinra Hauler, Scorpion Sentinel, Seventh Heaven, Mako Energy Exhibit and Airbuster.

## Tomb Raider Special Pack

Released on 31 January, 2023.

**Additions:**

* Added a mini-campaign consisting of five new Special levels: Croft Manor, Lara Croft's Obstacle Course and Quad Bike, Lara Croft's Jeep and Motorboat, Croft Manor's Maze and Croft Manor's Treasure Room.

## Version 1.1

Released on 31 January, 2023.
The official release of the game on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4/5.

**Additions:**

* Added Research Edition rewards: 3 Modifications, 1 Outfit and 1 pair of Gloves.

**Changes:**

* Former Special jobs have been moved to Bonus Jobs.
* Added save button.
* Added reset dirt button, which resets all partially cleaned objects.
* New menus for the DLC and other UI improvements.
* UI performance improvements.

**Fixes:**

* Dirt highlight fixed.
* Various achievement fixes.
* Xbox gamertag display fixes.
* Various timelapse fixes.

## Version 1.0

Released on 14 July, 2022.
The official full release of the game on Steam, Windows 10, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One.

**Additions:**

* Four new Career Mode jobs: the Ancient Monument, Fishing Boat, Recreational Vehicle (Again) and Lost City Palace.
* Added a new nozzle: Triple Tip.
* Added Water and Time Challenges for the Stunt Plane and Fire Truck.
* Added three new washer skins for the Prime Vista PRO: Flower Power, Gold & Pacifist.
* Added 40 new Achievements.

**Changes:**

* Wash data transfer between players reduced.
* Free Play and Special modes will now only allow a single level in progress and single timelapse to be stored at any single point, to help with Steam Cloud Syncing issues.
* Load time when launching the app considerably improved.
* Performance improvements.
* Controller vibration option added.
* Japanese font & text updates.
* Many multiplayer stability improvements.
* Subtask price and threshold changes on various levels.
* Balls added to the Mini Golf Course job.
* Colour changes for the Urban X U2.

**Fixes:**

* Fixing save data issues by resetting dirt on partially-completed subtasks of in-progress jobs after update.
* Fixed numerous potential crashes related to multiplayer with 3+ players transitioning between jobs.
* Fixed desynchronization issues in multiplayer.
* Many minor UI bug fixes.

## Early Access

The early access of PowerWash Simulator was from Version 0.3 to Version 0.9.

## Version 0.9

Released on 19 May, 2022.

**Additions:**

* Three new community-voted Specials jobs: the Steam Locomotive, Gnome Fountain and Mini Golf Course.

**Changes:**

* Added Aim Mode to help players with motion sickness.
* Revamped jobs:
	+ Visual and design redux for the Back Garden, Playground, Forest Cottage and Shoe House.
	+ Many jobs' details have been renamed to be more straightforward.
	+ Large areas, like the Playground floor, have been divided into smaller chunks for more completion dings.
	+ Detail completion thresholds are tighter or easier based on player feedback. The Skatepark floor no longer completes with a massive piece of dirt left.
	+ Many more small tweaks to levels.
* Earnings beyond Career Mode: Co-op partners and replaying levels will earn 25% of the total amount of that job.
* Power Washers now have Star requirements to be unlocked in the Shop.
* Added tutorial prompts.
* Added controller haptics.
* Tree House has been moved further into Career Mode due to difficulty.
* Multiplayer stability improvements.
* Performance improvements.
* Player-collision improvements.

**Fixes:**

* All game audio sliders work.
* Messages in the Stunt Plane and Ancient Statue jobs show up in order now.
* Continuing to fix save data issues by auto-completing levels with partial washing progress after the update.
* Many other bug fixes.

## Version 0.8

Released on 02 March, 2022.

**Additions:**

* Four new Career Mode jobs: the Subway Platform, Stunt Plane, Fortune Teller's Wagon and Ancient Statue.
* Added Time and Water Challenges for the Vintage Car.
* New cosmetics:
	+ Added first skin for the Prime Vista PRO: Carbon.
	+ All default suit colours added to starter gloves.

**Changes:**

* Ladders are now non-slippy: it is more difficult for players to accidentally slip off the side, and ladders keep them inside unless they are purposefully trying to get off.
* Gnomes added back into the game:
	+ There is now a gnome in every level.
	+ Gnomes can be picked up and moved.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed 99% Save Issue (players who loaded data from a previous save were unable to finish half-finished tasks). Any level with washing progress will be auto-completed when booting up the game after the update.
* An issue in which clients could not open the inventory in a multiplayer game if they had a soap selected in Career Mode before it has been fixed.
* A rare issue in which the tablet would occasionally get stuck on the screen has been fixed.
* Some localisation corrections.

## Version 0.7

Released on 02 December, 2021.

**Additions:**

* Two new Career Mode jobs: the Monster Truck and Ferris Wheel.
* Added the Prime Vista PRO, a professional duty Power Washer.
* Added Water and Time Challenges for the Motorbike and Sidecar.
* Added the character model.
* New cosmetics:
	+ New gloves: Blue.
	+ Washer skin modification for the Urban X U2: Jungle.
	+ Outfit colours: Black, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow.
* Added FOV Slider.
* Added Beta for Multiplayer:
	+ Career co-op for 2 players.
	+ Free Play co-op for up to 6 players.

**Changes:**

* Temporarily removed gnomes because of an issue with multiplayer.

## Version 0.6

Released on 11 October, 2021.

**Additions:**

* Four new Career Mode jobs: the Frolic Boat, Washroom, Helter Skelter and Private Jet.
* Added Water and Time Challenges for the Golf Cart and Bungalow.
* Added new glove skins: Lime Green, Dirt Hunter.
* Added new skins for the Prime Vista 1500 and Urban X U2: Space Cadet, Retro.

**Fixes:**

* Collision improvements.
* Legacy mode performance improvements.

### Hotfix 0.5.1

Released on 16 September, 2021.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed issue where jobs weren't completable if there was progress prior to 0.5 in save data.
* Fixed missing controller glyph for button to toggle the Carousel on and off.

## Version 0.5

Released on 02 September, 2021.

**Additions:**

* Four new Career Mode jobs: the Carousel, Mayor’s Mansion, Drill and Temple.
* Added Water and Time Challenges for the Dirt Bike and Back Garden.
* Added glove styles.
* Added skins for the Prime Vista 3000.
* Added Extra Long Extension for all washers (after Fire Helicopter is complete).

**Changes:**

* Key rebinding option available.
* Music slider added to audio options.
* Button labels added to HUD.
* Options menu rework.

**Fixes:**

* Higher frame rates no longer have an impact on wash performance.
* Improved stickiness on some surfaces.
* Minor dirt improvements on Back Garden.
* Audio improvements in the Treehouse.
* App now runs even if not in focus to prevent UI screens getting stuck.
* Exiting the feedback tool before the report has been sent no longer causes a freeze.

### Hotfix 0.4.1

Released on 21 July, 2021.

**Changes:**

* 0 degree nozzle on light and medium duty washers given a 100% & 150% boost to clearing tier 6 (Ingrained – rust) dirt types.

**Fixes:**

* Fixed Mars Rover job not resetting correctly if there was any progress made in 0.3.
* Fixed previously-equipped washer not being remembered in Career Mode when Challenge/Special is played.
* Fixed completed subtask notifications possibly becoming stuck if multiple are triggered in (very) quick succession.
* Fixed incorrect button glyph (tip) shown to refill soap when using a controller.
* Fixed ultra-wide monitor resolutions not being available.

## Version 0.4

Released on 07 July, 2021.

**Additions**

* Three new Career Mode jobs: the Tree House, Fire Helicopter and Recreation Vehicle.
* Added Challenge Mode, featuring Time and Water Challenges for the Van.

**Changes:**

* **Re-designed Soap System**:
	+ Increased soap power.
	+ Each soap bottle lasts ~30% longer than before.
	+ Soap needs to be matched to the surface material for best results.
	+ Prompt to refill soap when empty.
	+ Warning added when run out of soap.
	+ Soap is now purchased exclusively in the shop.
	+ Soap can only be purchased when in stock.
	+ New stock is added when new jobs are unlocked.
	+ Stock remains available in the shop until purchased.
* **Quality-of-Life Improvements**:
	+ Added “To-do” list to the HUD when three objects/groups of objects are left in a job.
	+ Added option to highlight remaining objects in the world which still have dirt on them, via the Details tab.
	+ Added a Crouch option in addition to Prone.
	+ Disabled ability to purchase equipment for unowned Power Washers.
	+ Added button label to “toggle washing” in the controls screens.
	+ Added option to leave the crosshair on to potentially reduce motion sickness for some players.
	+ Added support for higher frame rates.
	+ Added explanatory text for the Soap in the inventory.
	+ Updated controls screen with info on how to rotate equipment.
	+ 15-degree nozzle set as default when starting a job.
	+ Improved thresholds to remove very low opacity dirt.
	+ Improved ambience SFX in some jobs.
	+ Increased dirt highlight time.
	+ UI improvements.

**Fixes:**

* Should no longer be possible to get the crosshair and nozzle rotation out of sync.
* Ulysses The Cat should always run away when approached.
* Rear tyre of the Vintage Car job is easier to clean.
* Added missing collision to Fire Engine scene.
* Dirt highlight should no longer appear during timelapse.
* Nozzle and Extension radial wheels now show on the buttons as listed in the controls.
* Updated career mode preview thumbnails.
* Performance and stability improvements.
* Fixed an issue with the stool which could cause a player to be yeeted out of the washable area with no way to get back in.

### Hotfix 0.3.2

Released on 07 June, 2021.

**Changes:**

* Optimisation of save data creation.
	+ Moved the autosave off the main thread.
	+ Added an option to toggle autosave off.
* Legacy wash mode improvements to bring the effectiveness more in line with Standard.

### Hotfix 0.3.1

Released on 02 June, 2021.

**Additions:**

* Added “Legacy” wash system to allow players with older hardware/drivers to clean.
* Added more steps on the Render Scale and the ability to switch off the “Wetness Effect”.

**Fixes:**

* Fix for save data being corrupted due to a crash or some other unexpected shutdown of the application during a save.

## Version 0.3

Released on 19 May, 2021.
The official Early Access release of PowerWash Simulator on Steam.

**Additions:**

* Added Career Mode with many new jobs located in different zones and surroundings: the  Van, Back Garden, Dirt Bike, Bungalow, Golf Cart, Skatepark, Grandpa Miller's Car, Vintage Car, SUV, Forest Cottage, Shoe House, Motorbike and Sidecar, Penny Farthing, Fire Truck and Fire Station.
* Added Specials with the Mars Rover job.
* Nozzles are now able to be rotated 90 degrees.
* Added wetness and shine vfx.
* New equipment that can be moved: the step stool, redesigned ladder, and scaffolding.
* Two new nozzles: the Turbo Nozzle and the Soap Nozzle.
* Dirt layers with different types of dirt.
* Added the Shop.
* Added a time-lapse after completing a job.

**Changes:**

* Multiple changes to the Playground and Detached House.
* Updated graphics and visual style.
* Replaced the four demo nozzles with four nozzles of different degrees including a Turbo and a Soap Nozzle.
* Details give money after fully cleaning them.
* Redesign of Menu and messages.
* Removed breaking and repairing windows mechanic.
* Removed Kärcher K2 washer and Boho Gelato ice cream van.

## Public Demo

The public demo of PowerWash Simulator was from Version 0.1 to Version 0.2.

## Version 0.2

Released on 21 August, 2020.
While the itch.io demo has been taken down, an archive of the page (archived on 16 September, 2020) with Version 0.2 content can be seen here.

**Additions:**

* New job: the Playground.
* Added the back of the Neighbour's House level.
* Added a sponsored Kärcher K2 washer as an unlockable upgrade.
* Included a sponsored Boho Gelato ice cream van in the Playground level.
* Added wash progress bars and percentage GUI for each object.
* Added toggle modes for water stream and crouching.
* Windows are now able to be broken with high powered nozzles and repaired with money.
* Added Gnomes.

**Changes:**

* Rebalanced power, size, and range for the different nozzles.
* Walk speed slows when facing the floor.
* Fairer clean percentage thresholds for completion.
* Crouch is now lower.
* The drive in the House job now has tougher grouting between bricks.
* Many small improvements to the Neighbour's House.
* Object Washed sound effect volume reduced.
* Level Complete sound effect volume reduced.
* Players are now able to set graphics settings on boot up.
* Now able to skip the initial story text.
* Progress is now automatically saved between sessions.
* Players are able to delete save data.

**Fixes:**

* Players are no longer able to fall off the world.

## Version 0.1

Released on 03 April, 2020.
The official release of the PowerWash Simulator Public Demo on itch.io.
While the itch.io demo has been taken down, an archive of the page (archived on 03 May, 2020) with Version 0.1 content can be seen here.

**Contents:**

* The front of the Neighbour's House level.
* Three Nozzles (red, orange, and yellow) with different effects.
* Wash progress indicator.
* Messages centered around the Neighbour's House level.
* Immobile ladder on side of the House for roof access.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Back to the Future Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator is OUT NOW! (2023-11-16). Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved on November 16, 2023.
2. ↑ Update 1.4 – The latest Muckingham Files chapter is OUT NOW! (2023-08-31). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SPECIAL PACK, Out Now! (2023-06-29). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
4. ↑ Hotfix 1.2.1 Live (2023-05-24). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
5. ↑ Update 1.2 – The Muckingham Files - is OUT NOW! (2023-04-18). Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
6. ↑ Hotfix 1.1.5 Live (2023-03-06). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
7. ↑ Midgar Special Pack, Out Now! (2023-03-02). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 1.1 Update + Free Tomb Raider Special Pack Out Now! (2023-01-31). Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
9. ↑ PowerWash Simulator 1.0 is OUT NOW! (2022-07-14). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
10. ↑ Birthday Update 0.9 is Live! (2022-05-19). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
11. ↑ Update 0.8 Is Here! (2022-03-02). Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
12. ↑ Multiplayer Beta Now Available in Content Update 0.7! (2021-12-02). Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
13. ↑ Content Patch 0.6 Out Now (2021-10-11). Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
14. ↑ Hotfix 0.5.1 Live! (2021-09-16). Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
15. ↑ PowerWash Simulator Content Update 0.5 (2021-09-02). Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
16. ↑ Hotfix 0.4.1: Rust Removal & Other Fixes (2021-07-21). Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
17. ↑ PowerWash Simulator Content Update 0.4 Has Splash Landed! (2021-07-07). Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
18. ↑ Hotfix 0.3.2: Stutter Fix and Save System Tweaks (2021-06-07). Archived from the original on June 7, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
19. ↑ Hotfix 0.3.1: No Clean Fix, Save Corruption Fix, Old Hardware Performance Tweak (2021-06-02). Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
20. ↑ PowerWash Simulator Early Access Launch Announcement! (2021-05-19). Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
21. ↑ Win a Karcher pressure washer with PowerWash Simulator demo update! (2020-08-21). Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.
22. ↑ Release the pressure with PowerWash Simulator! (2020-04-04). Archived from the original on April 4, 2020. Retrieved on October 9, 2023.