A Desrt Flat Terrain Mode & Speedometer Update Guide

The latest update for A Desrt brings a set of exciting improvements that completely change how players test and tune their vehicles. The addition of Flat Terrain Mode, a functional Speedometer Gauge, and an updated Rocket Turbine Stabilizer feature allows players to perform more accurate speed and handling experiments. Here’s an in-depth look at each part of this update and how to make the most out of it.

1. Flat Terrain Mode Overview

Previously, A Desrt’s environment was known for its steep terrain—great for off-road fun but not ideal for accurate testing. That changes with the Flat Terrain Mode.

How it works:
When you enable Flat Terrain Mode, the older Steep Terrain Mode is automatically disabled to prevent conflict between the two.

Result:
The ground becomes almost completely flat — about 99% level, according to in-game testing. This eliminates most hills and bumps, creating the perfect environment for:

Acceleration tests

High-speed trials

Stability experiments

Best use case:
Use this mode when you’re testing new car builds or engine setups. The flat terrain ensures no environmental interference, providing accurate speed data and consistent performance results.

2. New Speedometer (Speed Meter) Feature

The new Speedometer, referred to as the Speed Meter in the Sandbox menu, allows you to measure a vehicle’s true top speed in real time.

Attaching the Speed Meter:
You can mount it inside your car’s interior dashboard for a realistic look. Once attached, it will automatically measure the vehicle’s movement speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).

Player Speed Test:
Even when you hold the speed meter while walking, it detects your walking speed (around 16 km/h), showing that the system measures speed accurately for all motion types.

Accuracy Comparison:
When tested with the SMC Microcar, the Speed Meter displayed a top speed of 106 km/h, matching the car’s actual digital speedometer. This confirms that it’s more reliable than older analog speedometers used in earlier Dusty Trip vehicles.

Reset Function:
The blue button on the speedometer resets the current recorded speed — ideal for back-to-back vehicle testing.

3. Testing Vehicle Stability on Flat Terrain

To verify terrain quality, the player tested the rocky surface areas while in Flat Terrain Mode:

• The ground remained slightly uneven but not disruptive.
• Even standard wheel setups maintained 20 km/h average speed across rocky patches.
• The car stayed stable without crashes or loss of traction.

Result: Flat Terrain Mode offers a safe and smooth environment for testing even high-powered vehicles like those equipped with V8 engines.

4. Rocket Turbine Stabilizer Button (Yellow Button)

The rocket turbine system has also received an update introducing new stabilizer control buttons:

Yellow Button: Toggles the stabilizer system.

• When inactive, the rocket turbine maintains a straight line.
• When activated once, the rocket turns sharply to the right.
• Pressing it twice deactivates the system.
• Pressing again causes the rocket to turn right once more (no left rotation behavior yet).

Effect on Flight:
Activating the yellow button while launching causes the turbine to shake, roll, and sometimes explode — so it’s mainly for experimentation rather than controlled flight.

This feature adds a layer of physics-based chaos for players who enjoy rocket experiments or testing stability limits.

5. Additional Notes and Future Features

• Rocket Terrain Test:
  High-speed runs across rocky areas in Flat Terrain Mode showed minimal instability, confirming that vehicle performance remains consistent even at higher speeds.
• Upcoming Neon Light System:
  Developer Dixmin teased a new feature allowing players to attach cars to neon lights using cable-based connectors. While details are limited, it appears to be a customizable visual addition rather than a mechanical one.

This update focuses heavily on precision testing and realistic data tracking — perfect for players who like to fine-tune their vehicles or create speed benchmarks. The Flat Terrain Mode creates an ideal testing ground, while the Speed Meter provides exact numerical speed readouts, and the Rocket Turbine Stabilizer adds experimental depth.