Independent 1.0 Survival Guide
Scrap Mechanic Wiki & Survival Guide
Master survival mode, build fantastic machines, automate farms, and explore the underground world with verified 1.0 Drilling Thunder guides.
Full Release
Jul 24, 2026
Building Parts
100+
Latest Verified Patch
Version 1.0
Platform
Windows · Steam
Welcome to the Workshop
Build, survive, and engineer your world
Scrap Mechanic is a multiplayer sandbox survival game where you build fantastic machines, go on adventures with friends, and defend against waves of evil Farmbots. The 1.0 Drilling Thunder update adds a full underground world, mining machinery, and a complete story campaign.
Release
Version 1.0
Reviews
117K+
Followers
324K+
Mode
Co-op Multiplayer
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Explore the survival guide
guides
Guides
Survival basics, farming, combat, and the practical answers you need every day.
9 guides
builds
Builds
Vehicles, bases, suspension, logic circuits, and engineering blueprints.
6 build guides
items
Items & Tools
Weapons, resources, containers, console commands, and modding tools.
5 item guides
updates
News & Updates
Release dates, patch notes, Drilling Thunder changes, and version status.
1 update page
Start Your Journey
Six reliable starting points
01
Plan your first day
Gather initial resources, craft basic tools, and choose your first base location before night falls.
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02
Master survival mode
Learn hunger, health, day-night raid cycles, and the tech tree progression route.
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03
Build your first vehicle
Design a working chassis, select engine type, add suspension, and wire basic controls.
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04
Automate your farm
Plant crops, trigger raid thresholds, and build automated irrigation and defense systems.
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05
Explore underground
Enter the Abandoned Mine, use drilling machinery, and discover new resources and bots.
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06
Play with friends
Set up multiplayer, assign roles, build collaborative bases, and tackle Warehouses together.
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Current and Popular
Current answers
updates · 1.0
Scrap Mechanic 1.0 & Drilling Thunder: Everything New
See what the 1.0 update added: underground world, mining machinery, new bots, story campaign, flame physics, and visual upgrades.
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guides · 1.0
Scrap Mechanic Survival Mode Complete Guide
Master the full survival loop: hunger, health, raids, base building, farming, tech tree, and underground exploration.
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builds · 1.0
How to Build Your First Working Vehicle
Step-by-step vehicle construction: chassis, engine, suspension, steering, and logic controller wiring.
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guides · 1.0
Warehouse Guide: Keys, Enemies, and Loot
Find Warehouse Keys, navigate floor layouts, defeat enemy bots, collect rare loot, and speedrun with friends.
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items · 1.0
All Weapons and Spud Gun Guide
Compare Spud Gun ammo types, weapon stats, mod attachments, auto turret setup, and melee rankings.
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community · 1.0
Scrap Mechanic Mods Guide: Installation and 1.0 Compatibility
Use the Mod Tool, install from Steam Workshop, check compatibility, and avoid multiplayer issues.
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Verified Timeline
From Early Access to 1.0
Jan 20, 2016
Early Access Launch
Scrap Mechanic launches on Steam Early Access with Creative Mode and building mechanics.
May 2020
Survival Mode Update
Full survival mode released with farming, bots, raids, and the core survival loop. Peak 46K+ concurrent players.
Jul 24, 2026
Version 1.0 & Drilling Thunder
Full release with underground world, mining machinery, new enemy bots, complete story campaign, and visual overhaul.
2026
Ongoing Support
Post-launch patches, balance fixes, and community feature requests.
Source Boundary
Current facts start with official sources
Release dates, platforms, version numbers, and announced systems are checked against Axolot Games' official pages. Community guides and videos are used only for clearly labelled gameplay detail.
Mechanic Questions
Quick answers
Is Scrap Mechanic fully released?
Yes. Version 1.0 launched on July 24, 2026 with the Drilling Thunder update, ending 10 years of Early Access. This site separates 1.0 features from older Early Access advice.
Is the game available on console?
Scrap Mechanic is currently available only on Windows PC through Steam. No official console release has been announced by Axolot Games.
Does this site use official information?
Official patch notes, Steam pages, and developer announcements confirm versions and features. Community guides and videos are clearly labelled when they provide gameplay detail.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Scrap Mechanic supports online co-op multiplayer. You can host games, join friends, or set up dedicated servers for larger groups.
What is Drilling Thunder?
Drilling Thunder is the codename for the 1.0 update, adding a full underground world, mining machinery, new enemy bots, a complete story campaign, flame physics, and visual upgrades.
How many building parts are there?
The game features 100+ building parts including blocks, mechanical components, logic circuits, suspension, engines, and interactive parts for creating complex machines.