Carnaval Simulator

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• Patch Notes·14 Jul 2026Official

  Flower Parade Update 2.6.0

  Carnaval Simulator – Update 2.6.0A Fresh Start for New PlayersUpdate 2.6.0 focuses heavily on improving the new player experience. The tutorial has been completely revamped, and Career Mode has been restructured with three brand-new introductory levels replacing the old ones. These new levels gradually introduce core mechanics and act as extended tutorials.Because of these major Career Mode changes, progression has been reset for all players.Floral Floats Arrive!One of the biggest additions in this update is the introduction of Floral Floats. At the start of every new save, players can now choose between traditional carnival floats and floral floats.Floral floats introduce several unique mechanics:Hamlet bots and result calculationsFlower materialsTractorless float supportHide your cart entirelyA new internal Flower style has also been added to support this content.New Props and ThemesTen new props have been added:SWAT HelmetSWAT BodyPolice BatonFour new ShieldsOne new Shape objectBeretRubber DuckIn addition, two new internal themes have been introduced:MedievalCityControls OverhaulThe entire input system has been rewritten. Controls now properly support physical keyboard layouts, allowing players using AZERTY, QWERTZ and other keyboard configurations to play without issues.Interface & Gameplay ImprovementsMany user interface elements have received visual updates and improvements. Other changes include:Star ratings have been removed from levels.Weight warnings can now become bold red in specific situations.Generators have been buffed thanks to various performance improvements.Marker points are now opaque, resulting in a significant performance increase.Object duplication has been optimized.The maximum number of AI competitors has been reduced from 16 to 14 for better performance.The Boemeldonck map has received visual improvements.Several text labels and translations have been improved.Selling carts now clearly indicates whether you made a profit or a loss.A notific...
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• Patch Notes·27 Apr 2026Official

  Quality of Life Update 2.4.1

  Quality of Life update 2.4.1We’ve rolled out a range of optimizations, fixes, and UI improvements in this update. See the full change log below.Added:1 new object: church bellAdvanced transformer settings for props (experimental)Select build material for each prop (experimental)Old camera movement option in settingsOptimizations:Light ropes significantly optimizedProp loading significantly optimizedCatalogue objects loading significantly optimizedMod loading slightly optimizedDecorated tractor carts in parade mode optimizedLight modes (on/off/standby) performance improvedCamera rotation has been improvedSandbox now displays ∞ for weight and energy valuesWarehouse build map performance slightly improvedRefactored mod loading logic: slightly faster on intial loadChanges & Improvements:Some props received missing texturesCurtain prop is now color-customizableNearly all material names have been translatedRemoved “Display separate colors” option from settingsRenamed setting to “Show more colors”Delete button is now hidden for Steam Workshop save filesImproved save/load screen with Steam Workshop integrationAdded template floats to load/save menuNew loading screens addedBrand new save/load UI introducedRemoved several outdated sample songs because they were not suitable for the gameObject limit is now only applied to multiplayerTractor has been moved even further in Warehouse mapMain menu loads slightly fasterRotating camera has been improved when positioning aroundHide unused object descriptionsFixes:Missing diver prop ear asset restoredFixed issue where duplication didn’t copy all colors correctlyPrevented news screen from opening behind UI on clickPivots did not function properly through float plankBlueprint rotations did not function properlyLoading bar visual bug fixed when loading objects
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• Patch Notes·4 Apr 2026Official

  Easter Update 2.3.0 & 2.3.1

  An easter update bringing some much-needed improvements and a bunch of new content! We’re already working on the next major update, so this release serves as a smaller update in between. Hope you enjoy it!➕ Added23 New ObjectsTourist HeadTourist BodyFootHandShellDiver HeadSurfer BodyDiver BodyPalm TreeSnorkeling MaskArch TubeHalf Arch TubeRounded ArchRoofBig RoofScribble LineLong Scribble LineCubic DecorHalf Cubic DecorRounded CubeTrapeziumRounded Point RoofPuff🔧 ChangesAdded Mod Folder button to the mod screenReorganized prop categories for better clarityBuildable generators now produce 50% less noiseMajor optimization improvements for light bulbsRenamed Architecture category to DecorRotators can now be added to decor objectsAdded hair textures to the new Diver HeadReorganized object libraryAll build maps now match the brightness of the Warehouse mapUpdated and clarified several smaller labels🐛 FixesFixed tractor deco positioningFixed missing snappoints on several new propsFixed generator cart audio glitch when moving the camera quicklyFixed collision issue when entering build mode near floatsFixed decor props behaving incorrectly after being movedFixed pivot issues when colliding with propsFixed pivot issues when colliding with the groundPossibly fixed filter names on certain devicesFixed visual bug affecting bushes in Shroom TownFixed podium position in KrabbegatVarious smaller bug fixes
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• Patch Notes·27 Mar 2026Official

  2.2.0 Mid-Lent Update

  Brand new update. Enjoy guys! We added a bunch of new props and made some important tweaks to enhance your gameplay experience ːsteamhappyːAdded:>3 new theme filters: Beach, Nature, and Science>Winners of the community competitions added to the credits>35 new props:BananaPineappleGlassesSurfboardFlowerPeaceSurfer headTractor decorationWavy wallCloudSurf waveSwimming ringLava eruptionSteel beamFlaskVialTasselLampshadePieceParty hatStage PodiumStage BeamStage Beam cornerTheater CurtainFenceStairsPizzaTrashcanTourist headStones (6)Changes:>Performance and memory boosts for loading objects (runtime & initial load)>When uploading a float, it now adds all used mods to Steam>Loading screens revamped>Warehouse map tractor moved slightly away from the main cart>Workshop terms accept screen added for users who >haven't accepted terms yet>Generator sound volume reduced>Camera now slightly more colorful>Start music restricted to Carnivelsque tracksFixed:>Generator sound no longer produces weird noises when moving the camera
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• Community & Events·22 Feb 2026Official

  Carnaval Sim Event 2026 - Winners announced

  Welcome to our Carnaval Sim Event 2026 community showcase! 🎭What an incredible edition this year. From colorful carts to clever float concepts, our community once again proved how much talent this community contains. Team Carnaval Sim had an especially difficult time selecting the winners, the competition was extremely close, with many outstanding entries all deserving recognition.Let’s jump straight into this year’s highlights.🏆 Event Winners🥇 1st Place — Carnaval is niet te filmen (Joost)This cart takes the crown this year with an incredibly detailed build packed with creativity. The jumping car combined with smoke effects feels super original and immediately grabs attention. The fun theme emits Carnaval energy throughout the entire float, while the small "show" element acts as the cherry on top. With numerous rotations and moving parts, the cart feels dynamic and alive, and the theme is consistently visible in every corner of the creation.🥈 2nd Place — indiatiki LevyNiek muziek wagen 1 (LevyNiek)LevyNiek secured a close second place with a densely detailed entry full of fun discoveries. The creative tiki mask stands out as a centerpiece, supported by clever use of existing objects and impressive moving elements, including a rising chair feature. The build is packed with rotations and motion, making it visually engaging from all angles. The tiki theme blended with Carnavalesque colors is a smart combination, and the custom characters, complete with colorful necklace. The show has a remarkable attention to detail.🥉 3rd Place — da ut misterie rond ut wrak opgelost wordt (Papagaaie)Our previous winner Papagaaie returns to the podium with another real-life float recreation. This entry clearly reflects a huge amount of work and detail. The searchlight is a particularly cool addition that enhances the atmosphere, and the fully decorated tractor completes the presentation. A strong and detailed build that once again demonstrates Papagaaie’s dedication to authentic float ...
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