Developer snapshot 2026-08-13

Preview snapshot for players who want the newest features before the next stable release. Expect rough edges; your save files stay compatible whenever possible, but back them up first.

Changes since the previous snapshot

Fixed

• Quick manual downshifts now respect the clutch the moment you press it. The previous clutch over-rev fix corrected the truck simulation, but the live driving controls still had a timing gap: if you pressed Shift and tapped Q or W quickly, the gear-change key could be handled before the next frame refreshed the clutch state. That could still produce a false redline warning or engine damage even though the clutch was physically held down. Manual shift inputs now recognize Shift as clutch-down immediately, so damage only starts if you release the clutch while the selected gear is too low for your road speed. Sorry for missing this player-input path in the first fix. Contributed by corykad (@corykad) in PR #157.