Mechanoids

Patch history

1. Feb 15, 2023·Update 1.4.3641 released+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixglobal work speedaffected by darkness→unaffected

     Fixed a bug where mech global work speed was affected by darkness, making it consistent with move speed.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixHealer Mech Seruminteractiontargets suppression→fixed

     Fixed an issue where psychic suppression was targeted by the healer mech serum.

     bugfix

2. Dec 17, 2022·Update 1.4.3580 fixes and wishing you a happy 2023!+1

   • ▲🛠QoLperformance impact—→Reduced

     Reduced the performance impact of idle mechanoids, improving game stability with many mechs.

     quality

3. Nov 11, 2022·Recent patches for 1.4-2

   • ▼🐛Bug fixParamedic Mechmovementcarry while jumping→cannot carry while jumping

     Paramedic mechs can no longer carry pawns while jumping, correcting a behavior bug.

     Fix: Paramedic mechs can't carry pawns while jumping.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixMech Bossesaggroattack when disabled→no attack

     Mech bosses will now correctly remain passive if the mechanoid faction is disabled.

     Fix: When the mechanoid faction is disabled, mech bosses will not attack pawns.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixMech Drop Beaconsspawn methodno pods→mech pods

     Mechs summoned via beacons now correctly spawn inside mech pods.

     Fix: Mechs summoned from mech drop beacons don't spawn in mech pods.

   • ▼🐛Bug fixColony Mechsbandwidthno cost when abandoned→consumes bandwidth

     Abandoned colony mechs now correctly continue to consume bandwidth.

     Fix: A colony mech that is abandoned at a tile will still consume bandwidth.

4. Nov 3, 2022·Multiple updates for 1.4 and Biotech+3-3

   • ▲🎯Behaviorwork types—→Increased

     Labor mechanoids now have more work types, allowing Fabricors to prepare meals and Lifters to handle body disposal.

     Fabricors can now butcher and cook; Lifters can operate crematoriums.

   • ▲📊NumericTunnelerarmor—→Increased

     Tunneler mechanoids received an armor buff to improve their effectiveness in melee combat.

     Beefier for melee combat.

   • ▲📊NumericCleansweeperresearch requirementStandard Mechtech→Basic Mechtech

     Cleansweepers are now accessible via Basic Mechtech research, making colony cleaning available sooner.

     Available earlier in the game.

   • ▼📊NumericMilitordamage—→Reduced

     The Militor's mini-shotgun deals slightly less damage.

     Mini-shotgun damage lowered.

   • ▼📊NumericMilitorcooldown—→Increased s

     The Militor's mini-shotgun now has a longer cooldown between shots.

     Ranged cooldown increased.

   • ▼📊NumericBossesEMP resistance—→Increased

     Mechanoid bosses are now more resistant to EMP attacks.

     Harder to disable with EMP.

5. Oct 22, 2022·Update 1.4.3525 hotfixes some issues+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixAI behavior

     Fixed rare errors that caused mechanoids to freeze or fail to act in specific scenarios.

     Fixed errors preventing mechs from acting in niche circumstances.

   • ≈🎯BehaviorGestationstability—→Added

     Added safety checks to mech gestation to prevent potential crashes or errors.

     Added null checks for safety.

6. Mar 11, 2020·Update 1.1.2570 released

   • ≈🔁Reworkcluster positioning

     Refactored the mech cluster position finder to be more robust and flexible.

     Refactor

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstatusdormant→active

     Fixed an issue where some mechanoids remained labeled as 'dormant' after awakening.

     Fix

   • ≈🔊AudioLordJob_SleepThenAssaultColonywake-up soundNone→Added

     Added the missing wake-up sound for mechanoids using the SleepThenAssaultColony job.

     Fix

7. Mar 7, 2020·Update 1.1.2566 released+1-6

   • ▲🎯Behaviorspawn frequency—→Reduced

     Significantly reduced the frequency of random mechanoid clusters not connected to quests.

     Fewer random clusters

   • ▼✨NewLarge Turretminimum range—→Added

     Mech large turrets now have a minimum range, preventing them from hitting targets too close to the turret.

     Cannot fire at point-blank

   • ▼📊NumericMortarinitial warmup60→120 s

     Mech mortars now take twice as long to warm up for their first shot.

     Slower initial fire

   • ▼📊NumericMortarcooldown44→80 s

     Mech mortars have a significantly increased cooldown between shots.

     Slower fire rate

   • ▼🔁ReworkMortarspawn limitCombat Threat→Problem Causer

     Reclassified as a problem causer, ensuring clusters only spawn a single mortar.

     Only one per cluster

   • ▼📊NumericCharge Blaster Turretburst shots24→16

     Reduced the number of shots in a charge blaster turret burst.

     Lower burst damage

   • ▼📊NumericHeavy Turrethealth380→280 HP

     Reduced the maximum health of mech heavy turrets.

     Easier to destroy

8. Feb 29, 2020·Update 1.1.2559 released

   • ≈🐛Bug fixInfoCardStats Display

     Fixed an issue where unrelated stats were appearing on the mechanoid InfoCard.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixCompact WeaponryItem TypeReplacement Parts→Removed

     Fixed a bug where compact weaponry acted as replacement parts.