Introduction of the Occupational Upgrade preview featuring a new Jobs system, ore transport mechanics, and several new smart buildings and infrastructure.
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▲Buffs6
- Jobs SystemGroundskeeper:Groundskeepers now gain Athletics experience when flipping compost, improving their physical utility.0→Small
- Steam TurbineReworked the Steam Turbine to operate on pressure differentials, removing the need for dedicated water cooling.Water cooling→Pressure differential
- Smart Buildings
- Smart Fridge:Upgraded the Improved Fridge into a Smart Fridge with enhanced logic capabilities.Improved Fridge→Smart Fridge
- Smart Storage/Fridge:Added visual indicators for logic output on smart storage buildings for better debugging.Hidden→Visible
- General
- The Printing Pod can no longer overheat, removing a potential failure point in early game.Overheatable→Not overheatable
- Restored the behavior where emptying liquid storage yields bottles instead of spilling liquid.Dump liquid→Drop bottles
▼Nerfs3
- Ore Transport System
- Ore Transfer Arm:Ore transfer arms now require power to operate, adding a resource cost to automated ore movement.0→Consumes
- Conveyor Inbox:Conveyor inboxes now consume power when dispensing items.0→Consumes
- GeneralRe-enabled pipe damage caused by state changes, increasing the risk of pipe bursts.No damage→Cause damage
✚Bug fixes2
- Jobs SystemJob Mastery:Corrected experience requirements for job mastery and ensured mastered status is preserved across updates.
- Steam TurbineFixed an issue where the Steam Turbine did not decelerate correctly.Bugged→Correct
◆Other changes7
- Jobs System
- Introduced a comprehensive job assignment system to organize colony work and improve Duplicant skills.→Added
- Food and Decor:Updated how Duplicants perceive and require food and decor based on their roles.→Revised
- Ore Transport System
- Conveyor Rails:Added a brand new system to move chunks of ore across the colony using rails and terminals.→Added
- Conveyor Inbox/Outbox:Restricted default usage of conveyor terminals to transfer arms to enforce automated logistics.All→Transfer Arms
- Smart Buildings
- Smart Battery:Introduced the Smart Battery for more advanced power management.→Added
- Smart Storage Locker:Introduced the Smart Storage Locker for automated item management.→Added
- GeneralAdded various hats for Duplicants as a cosmetic update.→Added
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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
This update focuses on the Aquatic Planet Pack, improving Minnow's traits, adjusting critter behaviors, and fixing various stability and visual bugs across multiple DLCs.
+5→ - [Game Update] - 737790Jun 17, 2026 · 1mo
A quality-of-life and bug-fix update focusing on the Prehistoric and Aquatic Planet Packs, improving critter interactions, and fixing various system stability and visual issues.
+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.
Recently Updated
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Hotfix 0.8.10.455 addresses loading screen issues in Steam Offline Mode and fixes specific co-op connectivity problems.
0.12.1.1 is now live!
Hotfix 0.12.1.1 addresses dialogue soft-locks in the Great Body Robbery, fixes Agility completion time persistence, and corrects a drop issue for TokTz Ket Xil's shield vestige.
Update 2.57.1.58
Update 2.57.1.58 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft countermeasures, ground vehicle missile stowage, and various interface issues in replays and screenshots.
Patch Notes 1.0.3
Patch 1.0.3 focuses on stability improvements, bug fixes for quest progression and building mechanics, and new chat commands for Creative Mode.
July 29 Update
Stability and AI improvements across several missions, a critical fix for Plasma Pistol damage, and a comprehensive list of known technical issues and workarounds.
Update 4 Hotfix 2
Update 4 Hotfix 2 focuses on balancing the Skullcrusher Ravager and Tormentor, fixing critical save-breaking bugs in Osseus, and resolving various clipping and UI issues.
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