A major update introducing a Job system with permanent perks, attribute leveling changes, and several hotfixes addressing stability and building behavior.
▲Buffs6
- Jobs System
- Job perks are now permanent once a job is mastered, rather than temporary.→Permanent
- A larger number of Duplicants can now be assigned to a single job.→Increased
- Steam Turbine
- The Steam Turbine can now be controlled via logic signals.→Added
- The Steam Turbine now accepts steam at lower temperatures, increasing viability.→Reduced
- The turbine no longer requires steam to be present in the tile directly above it to function.Requires steam above→Works without steam above
- GeneralThe Coal Generator can now be controlled via logic signals.→Automatable
▼Nerfs1
- DuplicantsThe maximum base level for attributes has been reduced to 20.→20
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralFixed numerous crashes related to transfer arms, logic doors, Auto-Sweepers, and save loading.
◆Other changes9
- Duplicants
- The strength attribute has been reintroduced to determine how much a Duplicant can carry.Removed→Added
- Athletics is now rolled separately from other attributes and is no longer directly buffed by jobs.
- Anemic:The Anemic trait now impacts athletics instead of strength.strength→athletics
- Jobs System
- Job management is now restricted to the Jobs Desk building.→Jobs Desk
- Job-related subpriorities have been completely removed to simplify Duplicant behavior.Active→Removed
- Priority System
- The priority scale has been standardized to 1-9.→1-9
- Jobs now affect priority within a single level (e.g., preferring one prio 5 task over another) rather than overriding higher priority levels.Across levels→Within level
- Auto-SweeperFixed an issue where Auto-Sweepers had overly aggressive or incorrect item placement logic.→Fixed
- GeneralIncreased the specific heat capacity of Igneous Rock, Magma, and Rock Gas to 1.→1
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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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A new hotfix is now available on Steam! version 0.8.10.455!
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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