Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 was developed by Red Dot Games and released in 2021. The title continued the long-running franchise’s focus on realistic vehicle repair and workshop progression, positioning itself as the most feature-rich numbered entry at the time of launch.

The game was published by PlayWay S.A. and launched across multiple platforms. In addition to Windows PC, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 was released for current and previous generation consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox families, and was made available on portable-friendly platforms such as Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch where supported by platform-specific builds.

Gameplay places players in charge of a growing car repair business, challenging them to diagnose problems, disassemble and rebuild engines, replace parts, paint and tune vehicles, and manage workshop upgrades and staff. The 2021 edition expanded the series’ depth with thousands of individual parts, a larger roster of cars, an auction house and barn-find mechanics, new fluids and car wash systems, tuning and racing elements, and more robust progression systems designed to keep long-term players engaged.

Promotion for the game relied on publisher and developer channels, featuring a release trailer, playable demos and frequent update posts on storefronts and social platforms. The publisher also supported the title with themed DLC drops and bundle promotions to maintain visibility, and seasonal discounts and cross-promotions helped keep the game in front of both simulated and casual audiences.

Reception at launch and in the years following was strongly positive among players, with praise directed at the game’s mechanical detail, breadth of parts and vehicles, and the satisfying repair loop. Player feedback highlighted the enjoyment of auctions and barn finds as well as the depth of workshop systems, while common critiques noted occasional repetitive tasks and calls for additional quality-of-life improvements and even more long-term content.