- Flower Parade Update 2.6.0 - 14 July 2026
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 ThemesT…
- Quality of Life Update 2.4.1 - 27 April 2026
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…
- Easter Update 2.3.0 & 2.3.1 - 4 April 2026
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 small…
- 2.2.0 Mid-Lent Update - 27 March 2026
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 col…
- Carnaval Sim Event 2026 - Winners announced - 22 February 2026
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 th…
- Update 2.2.0 incoming! - 22 February 2026
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 features.🌆 Update 3.0 – Mystery UpdateA brand-new city… plus a hidden feature we can’t wait to reveal.We didn’t want to keep you waiting, so we’re sharing a small preview of a small selections of new props that will be added to the game in the upcoming update. There’s still plenty more to come as we cont…
- 🏆Official Carnaval Sim Competition 2026 - 9 February 2026
🎭 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 (this can be anything: a funny idea, music, a mini show… surprise us!) Let your imagination run wild – you're free to create however you want! 🏆 What You Can Win? All entries will be ranked, and the winners will be revealed in a dedicated Steam post. The top entries will be featured: In the loadin…
- Update 2.1.2 - 2 May 2025
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
- Update 2.1.1 - Hot Fixes - 22 April 2025
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
- 🏆Official Carnaval Sim Competition 2025 - 21 April 2025
🎭 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 (this can be anything: a funny idea, music, a mini show… surprise us!) Let your imagination run wild – you're free to create however you want! 🏆 What You Can Win? All entries will be ranked, and the winners will be revealed in a dedicated Steam post. The top entries will be featured: On the in-game…
- Easter Update 2.1.0 🐇 - 21 April 2025
Easter Update 2.1.0 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 >New themes: Sports & Easter >Add delays in your rotations >Theme filter in build catalogue >Blueprints: save and load. Use SHIFT to merge >Mod warning in the mod menu when a model is too big in size >Tractor key panel when driving >Holiday event text in main menu Changed: >Improved the look of the magnifying glass prop >Eyeball allignment has been put in the center >M…
- Update 2.0.6 - Many New Props - 25 March 2025
Update 2.0.6 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 >New shape: Droplet >New shape: Pie Floor >New shape: Big Pie Floor >New shape: Headstone >New shape: Triangle >New shape: Square Frame >New shape: Round Frame >New shape: Half Hemisphere >New shape: Curved Roof >New decor: Rainbow Changed: >Slightly more visitors spawn in every town >Way more visitors spawn in Crab Town >Spawn point of first float in Crab Town has bee…
- Update 2.0.5 - 15 March 2025
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)
- Update 2.0.4 (patch) & Upcoming Update 🎊🚨 - 9 March 2025
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 menu would mess up due to the new addition of the safe mode option. This has now been fixed
- Update 2.0.2 - 28 February 2025
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
- Update 2.0.1 - 25 February 2025
Changed: >More people appear in Bergen >NPC sound is a bit louder now >New cities are used in scenarios Fixed: >Some players do not start with any mod folder >Sometimes save files go beyond JSON size limit thus failing to load >Slight performance boost for the camera >Tow speed increased so it moves with the tractor quicker >NPC AI for Bergen and Prinsenbeek was missing >Dragging the camera in city now works >More space between last float and cart for fences >Parade camera's in Prince Town collides with buildings >Parade camera's in Crab Town collides with buildings >Garage collisions were missing in Prinsenbeek >Street collisions were missing in Bergen >Hedges were rotated incorrectly in Prinsenbeek
- 🎊Release Update🎊 - 23 February 2025
Release update (2.0.0) Carnaval Simulator has finally been released officially 🎊🎊🎊 and to celebrate: a massive update that add 2 cities, 3 new build locations, confetti machine and much much more!! Hope you all enjoy this update! Expect another update this week adding another city to the game: Keulen. Prince town, based on the real life city of Bergen op Zoom. Crab town, based on the real life city of Prinsenbeek. Added: >New parade location: Boemeldonck city >New parade location: Krabbegat city >New parade location: highway (for roleplaying purposes) >Traffic system for the highway map >New build location: Barn >New build location: Workshop >New build location: Carnival Float Graveyard >New language: Limburgish >New Limburgish logo >New machine: Confetti Cannon >New machine: Generator Pro >New confetti colors >New setting: disable other floats in a build location >Select cities in t…
- Official Release Date Announced! 🎉 - 13 February 2025
🎭 Carnaval Simulator – Official Release Date Announced! 🎉 Hey everyone! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Carnaval Simulator will officially launch on February 22, 2025! 🥳 Therefore we will celebrate with a massive update! 🚜🎠🚨 🔥 What to Expect for the Big Release Update: New REAL-LIFE cities New build locations Better graphics New content such as a confetti cannon New language: Limburgish Much more! Our new Teaser for the Release Update: Carnival Graveyard map sneakpeek:
- Update 1.2.4 & 1.2.5 - 30 January 2025
Added: >Fix parade float generators by opening and inspecting the generator cart >More resolutions support: 2560x1440 & 3840x2180 >Automatic resolution detection whenever you start the game for the first time (or delete your profile) >Many more NPC dialogues - they react on the town, temperature, lights and give compliments based on your float >Option for dialogues to appear in the open world automatically Changes: >Changing quality to the lowest setting now disables citizens for you (huge performance gain for bad computers) >Start icon is now properly stretched >Item labels now add elipsis if the name is too long >Random power failures are slightly more common >In the industrial build location, the generator cart has been moved to allow for more space Graphics: >Shadows are now slightly darker providing more shade to scenes >Sun has been rotated in the farmland map so it looks better >…
- Update 1.2.3 - 24 January 2025
Added: >New feature: attach carts to your tractor in build mode and drive around! >New feature: first person mode in tractor mode (press TAB) >New feature: float modes (left & right) in tractor mode (press TAB) >New parade mode setting: turn off all lights >New setting: ambient light intensity (see advanced settings) >Key reminder text for co2 cannons has been added >Super slow speed button (experimental only) >New command: no limit >New tip: tractor mode keys >Large amount of descriptions to props Graphics: >New morning graphics >Better shadow graphics >Shadows are slightly darker >Day time is slightly brighter >Ambient float light reflect on tractors now >Build location night skies changed for each map >New light rope texture >Tows now rotate with the carts >Steering wheel rotates while steering Changed: >Small changes to the city map >All markers are hidden when rotating or adjusting…
