2026-07-14 19:08 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
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 cho
2026-04-27 21:15 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
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 be
2026-04-04 20:49 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
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%
2026-03-27 17:16 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
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 (runtim
2026-02-22 22:50 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
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 jump
2026-02-22 11:11 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Hey friends! We’re back at it and hard at work on the next Carnaval Simulator update. A lot is happening behind the scenes, and while we’re not finished yet, we wanted to give you a quick heads-up on what’s coming. We’ve got something special planned, and this is only the beginning!!Here’s our current roadmap for the rest of the year:🎭 Update 2.2 – Prop UpdateA wide variety of new props to expand your creative possibilities; new heads, bodies, objects, and decor! Plus some smaller adjustments.⚙️ Update 2.3 – Quality of Life UpdateMajor improvements to usability, along with several new feature
2026-02-09 22:23 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
🎭 Carnaval Simulator Float Contest – #CVSIM2025 🎭Think you can build the most stunning parade float? Show us what you've got in our official Carnaval Simulator 2026 Float Competition! 🛠️ How to Enter?Submit your float by: Sharing the Steam Workshop URL in our Discord server, or Adding the hashtag #CVSIM2026 in the description of your Workshop creation. Deadline: Saturday, 14 February📜 RulesMaximum 2 submissions per person. We welcome all styles, from traditional to bizarre – we judge with an open mind! Entries will be judged internally based on: Creativity Detail Presentation Storytelling
2025-05-02 18:05 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Changed: >More people visit Crab City >More people visit afternoon parade, less people visit night parades (as much as afternoon parades so they became equally popular while morning and evening are less popular) >Lanterns in Crab City now have an emission light effect Fixed: >Flags turned invisible after saving them >Rare light rope bug turnedlight shows unstable >First pusher tractor in the parade wouldn't center correctly
2025-04-22 19:04 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Update 2.1.1 Added: >Added missing prop descriptions Changed: >Light configuration fields have been updated to a slider >Music configuration fields have been updated to a slider Fixed: >Piston input fields did not properly update >Sliders did not update once the UI has been reloaded >Some tooltips had irrelevant white spaces >'Woosh' sound effect would play when selecting buttons in the main menu
2025-04-21 19:59 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
🎭 Carnaval Simulator Float Contest – #CVSIM2025 🎭 Think you can build the most stunning parade float? Show us what you've got in our official Carnaval Simulator 2025 Float Competition! 🛠️ How to Enter? Submit your float by: Sharing the Steam Workshop URL in our Discord server, or Adding the hashtag #CVSIM2025 in the description of your Workshop creation. Deadline: Friday, May 2nd 📜 Rules Maximum 2 submissions per person. We welcome all styles, from traditional to bizarre – we judge with an open mind! Entries will be judged internally based on: Creativity Detail Presentation Storytelling (t
2025-04-21 13:39 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Easter Update 2.1.0 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44737934/44eb8d18964bb42b47e20a4b9dc544b3b0ede284.png Added: >Brand new main menu screen >New device: Piston -> move props up and down >New device: Large Piston -> move props up and down but a larger range >New device: TV -> play video's and display images >New object: Image Frame -> display images >New object: Round Image Frame -> display images >New shape: Egg >New object: Crazy Egg >New object: Crazy Egg 2 >New object: Crazy Egg 3 >New object: Broken Egg >New object: Basic window >New object: Mug >New animal: Crazy chicken >New flag: Flag of Gelderland
2025-03-25 16:49 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Update 2.0.6 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44737934/a1d7804eea58a757dcd6c06e5e1cd5a9c1dd6580.png Many new props have been added! Added: >New feature: mirror objects with F >New feature: choose NPC poses with over 20 options (including brand new dances!) 25(!) new props: >New object: Las Vegas Sign >New object: Teapot >New object: Magnet >New object: Ribbon >New object: Magnifying Glass >New object: Lightning >New object: Saloon Sign >New object: Golf Ball >New object: Eyeball >New shape: Burst >New shape: Spiky Ball >New shape: Discx >New shape: Hollow Sphere >New shape: Menger Sponge >New shape: Cubamid
2025-03-15 22:21 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Added: >New head: Torero >New hat: Cowboy hat >New object: Candy Cane >New object: Book >New object: Hammer >New object: Liberty Torch >New object: Motorcycle >New object: Motorcycle Wheel >New shape: Pentagon Changed: >Mod items and many other items are slightly lighter now by default (allowing more color variations)
2025-03-09 19:20 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
New content is incoming this week! We are gonna add new props and a brand new city. Furthermore, enjoy this small patch full of tweaks based on the community's suggestions. Make sure to join our Discord if you have any other suggestions or ideas. Click here to join our Discord server. The patch notes are listed down here below. Added: >AFK Camera option to disable auto AFK camera rotation mid-game >Added 1024x768 resolution Changes: >Clicking now resets the afk camera timer >Small resolutions now show a search bar >Improved main menu photos >Updated some background photos Fixed: >Sometimes the
2025-02-28 08:26 UTC · Community Announcements · JBA Software Development
Added: >New prop: hammer >Motion blur setting >New theme: construction Changed: >Bunch of music props are unlocked from the get go >Changed up sun direction in Bergen Fixed: >Crash on low performance devices can be prevented using the safe mode startup >Space was too short between floats in Bergen >Spelling mistakes >Camera movement on the highway map has been adjusted >Lights off option in parade wouldn't always respond >Sometimes saving would not work on warehouse map >Some citizens in Crab City look the other way
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