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Ludeon Studios · Ludeon Studios·1099 руб.
Nov 3, 2022 · 44mo ago

Multiple updates for 1.4 and Biotech

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A series of hotfixes and balance updates for version 1.4 and the Biotech expansion, focusing on mechanoid utility, gene extraction speed, and various bug fixes.

Buffs9

  • Mechanoids
    • Labor mechanoids now have more work types, allowing Fabricors to prepare meals and Lifters to handle body disposal.Increased
    • Tunneler:Tunneler mechanoids received an armor buff to improve their effectiveness in melee combat.Increased
    • Cleansweeper:Cleansweepers are now accessible via Basic Mechtech research, making colony cleaning available sooner.Standard MechtechBasic Mechtech
  • Genes
    • Gene Extraction:The time required to extract genes has been halved, speeding up genetic research.24h12h h
    • Gene Regrowth:The 'genes regrowing' recovery period after extraction is now shorter.25d12-20d d
  • RoyaltyMechlord Armor:Wearing Mechlord armor from the Biotech expansion now satisfies the requirements for Royal titles.Not satisfiedSatisfied
  • Children
    • Children are now capable of performing basic work starting at age 3.Age 0-2Age 3
    • Children are now permitted to wear shield belts.No shield beltsCan wear shield belts
  • GeneralThe pollution pump's radius was increased by 1 to ensure it can reach the edge of the map.+1 radius cells

Nerfs5

  • Mechanoids
    • Militor:The Militor's mini-shotgun deals slightly less damage.Reduced
    • Militor:The Militor's mini-shotgun now has a longer cooldown between shots.Increased s
    • Bosses:Mechanoid bosses are now more resistant to EMP attacks.Increased
  • ChildrenThe growth points of generated children have been reduced by approximately 25%.Reduced ~25%
  • GeneralThe stacked effect multiplier for the 'got some lovin' thought has been reduced.0.750.6 multiplier

Bug fixes1

  • GenesGenetic Metabolism:Fixed a bug where genetic metabolism did not actually affect the pawn's hunger rate.

Other changes2

  • GenesTemperature Genes:Temperature genes are now more impactful, increasing both heat tolerance and heat weakness.Increased
  • GeneralTox gas research now requires Machining instead of Electricity.ElectricityMachining

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Patch history

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  1. Update 1.6.4850 released
    Jun 8, 2026 · 1mo
    +41
  2. Update 1.6.4630 released
    Oct 31, 2025 · 8mo
    +4
  3. Update 1.6.4543 released
    Aug 6, 2025 · 11mo
    +6
  4. Update 1.6.4535 released
    Jul 29, 2025 · 11mo
    +31
  5. Update 1.6.4528 released
    Jul 22, 2025 · 11mo
    +81
  6. Update 1.5.4104 released
    May 24, 2024 · 26mo
    +7
  7. Update 1.4.3704 released
    Apr 19, 2023 · 39mo
  8. Update 1.4.3682 released
    Mar 28, 2023 · 40mo
    +42

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