Groundwork Simulator update history
Groundwork Simulator's Early Access updates from the developer's Steam posts: 0.1.1 hotfix through 0.1.3.1, including the 50% FPS improvement and the new mini-map.
Twelve guides, grouped by task: start here, then machines and digging, then washing gold and money, then co-op and launch-week fixes.
Groundwork Simulator is three updates into Early Access: 0.1.1 on 23 October, 0.1.2.1 on 25 October and 0.1.3.1 on 30 October 2026. The last one is the biggest — a performance pass the developer describes as over 50% more FPS.
Quick answers
What is the current build? 0.1.3.1, published 30 October 2026: major FPS improvements, a new optional mini-map, more transport options and multiplayer fixes.
Did performance improve? Yes. The developer states over 50% FPS improvement across various PC hardware configurations in 0.1.3.1, on top of reduced GPU memory use on Low settings from 0.1.1.
Was there a creative mode added? Yes, in 0.1.2.1: creative mode starts with $50 million, and you can now pick USD, EUR or GBP as the currency.
Patch list, newest first
| Build | Date | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.3 | 2026-10-30 | This update brings major performance improvements, a new mini-map, more transport options, improved settings, and numerous multiplayer fixes!... |
| 0.1.2 | 2026-10-25 | Currency settings: choose USD, EUR or GBP. Improved joystick setup , including single-joystick support and separate control profiles for different... |
| 0.1.1 | 2026-10-23 | Fixes for startup issues and several game crashes. Faster startup and save-game loading. Reduced GPU memory usage on Low graphics settings.... |
Why these patches matter
- Startup and crashes came first. 0.1.1 is a pure hotfix — startup failures, several crashes, faster loading and lower GPU memory on Low — which is why 0.1.3.1 could focus on frame rate.
- 0.1.2.1 changed controls, not just content. Improved joystick setup including single-joystick support and separate control profiles per vehicle; controller navigation was reworked alongside it.
- The mini-map is optional. 0.1.3.1 lists it as a new optional overlay with gold deposits, terrain contours, a compass and equipment on it — worth turning on before the next big excavation.
Related
- All guides — the rest of this site.
- FAQ — common questions about the current build.
Source: the developer's Steam news posts for appid 5306540, read 2 November 2026.
