[Game Update] - 211867 Thermal Upgrade (LIVE - 3/29/2017)
The Thermal Upgrade introduces complex temperature mechanics, including building meltdowns, burst pipes, and temperature-based diseases, alongside the new Ice Biome and Duplicant outfits.
▲Buffs7
- Temperature SystemFood can now be preserved in sterile and/or cold environments.→Added
- Ice BiomeAdded the Ice Biome containing Ice, Snow, and Wolframite.→Added
- Buildings
- Added Space Heater, Liquid Tepidizer, Textile Factory, and Thermo Switch.→Added
- Duplicants will now automatically repair damaged buildings.→Added
- Duplicants
- Introduced Duplicant outfits that can be woven from aquatic farm resources.→Added
- Dupes will now always eat the least fresh item first from a food container.Random→Least Fresh
- GeneralPumps now consume liquid/gas from all four cells they cover instead of just one.Bottom-left cell→Four cells
▼Nerfs4
- PipesPipes can now burst and take damage if the wrong element is piped into them.Indestructible→Burst
- BuildingsBuildings can now overheat, potentially leading to meltdowns.→Added
- MealwoodMealwood plants now provide negative decor, making farm placement more critical.Positive/Neutral→Negative
- GeneralFixed a bug where research and cooking buildings incorrectly provided restful sleep.Restful→Not Restful
◆Other changes3
- Temperature System
- Introduced building meltdowns, burst pipes, spoiled food, and temperature-based diseases.→Added
- Duplicants now get stressed in extreme hot or cold areas and can develop temperature-based diseases.→Added
- GeneralImplemented memory optimizations and Fmod upgrade to resolve audio crashes.
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Patch history
- [Game Update] - 744825Jul 28, 2026 · 2d
A small update focusing on bug fixes for Duplicant teleportation, building deconstruction, and various memory and graphics optimizations.
+1→ - [Game Update] - 740622Jul 7, 2026 · 3w
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+5→ - [Game Update] - 737790Jun 17, 2026 · 1mo
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+11→ - [Game Update] - 737195Jun 12, 2026 · 1mo
A small update focusing on stability fixes and corrections for the Aquatic Planet Pack and Spaced Out! DLC.
+1→ - [Game Update] - 720580 & 720697Apr 2, 2026 · 3mo
A series of bug fixes addressing insulated doors, power generators, UI input issues, and stability for the Bionic Booster Pack.
+4→ - [Game Update] - 707956Jan 16, 2026 · 6mo
A small stability update addressing crashes related to critter feeding and mess station deconstruction, along with a rocket return fix for Spaced Out!
+1→ - [Game Update] - 706793Jan 12, 2026 · 6mo
A series of stability fixes and bug corrections focusing on Duplicant behavior, Printerceptor mechanics, and general game crashes.
+1→ - →[Game Update] - 704096Dec 11, 2025 · 7mo
Minor bug fixes regarding Duplicant suit checkpoints and composting behavior.
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