Major update introducing Building 3.0, a new base upkeep system, the Junkyard monument, and significant map/biome overhauls for Hapis Island.
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▲Buffs12
- Building
- Bases now automatically repair themselves as long as the Tool Cupboard contains the necessary upkeep resources.→Automatic
- Foundations:Added the ability to place foundations at half height, allowing for more versatile base designs.→Half height offset
- Walls:New half-height walls have been added to the building system.→Half height
- Building Privilege:Building privilege now extends from the entire structure rather than just the Tool Cupboard.TC only→Entire building
- Hapis IslandAdded several new loot areas and monuments including the Launch Site, Pumping Station, and Abandoned Boat.→Added
- Workbench
- Dropbox:The Dropbox can now be crafted at a Tier 1 Workbench.→Tier 1
- Experimentation:Reduced the scrap cost for experimentation at the Tier 1 Workbench.100→75 scrap
- Armored Building
- Armored Tier:Significantly reduced the cost of armored building tiers by removing wood and stone requirements.HQM + Wood/Stone→25 HQM HQM
- Armored Doors:The cost of armored doors has been lowered to align with the new building tier costs.High→Reduced
- Grenades
- Grenades now maintain the player's momentum when thrown, allowing for more dynamic combat.Static→Inherit Player
- F1 Grenade:Increased the explosion radius of the F1 grenade, increasing its effectiveness.Standard→Larger
- Stone SpearThe Stone Spear can now be crafted without a workbench, improving early-game viability.Workbench→None
▼Nerfs2
- Building
- Roofs:Roofs now occupy wall sockets, removing the ability to use them as honeycombing for base defense.Honeycomb→Wall socket
- Tool Cupboard:Restricted buildings to a single Tool Cupboard to prevent excessive base expansion and complexity.Multiple→One per building
✚Bug fixes1
- GeneralImproved procedural road generation to prevent splitting by rivers and gaps in terrain.Split/Gapped→Fixed
◆Other changes7
- BuildingIntroduced a mandatory upkeep system where resources must be kept in the Tool Cupboard to maintain the base.→Required
- Hapis Island
- Site A:Site A has been completely redesigned for better gameplay flow.Old→Reworked
- Site B:Site B has been relocated to the east coast of the map.Original→East Coast
- Arctic Biome:The arctic biome has been slightly shrunk to balance map distribution.Large→Reduced
- Arid Biome:The arid biome has been slightly expanded.Small→Increased
- General
- Health bars are now hidden unless the player is damaged or using a hammer for repairs.Always visible→Conditional
- Added various new sound effects for deployables, including on/off, burning loops, and searchlight movement.→Added
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Patch history
- PREMIUM SERVERSMar 13, 2025 · 16mo
Introduction of Premium Servers, requiring a minimum Steam inventory value of $15 to access as a measure to deter cheat users.
+1→ - 11 YEARS STRONGJan 2, 2025 · 18mo
A celebratory anniversary blog post recapping 2024 achievements and teasing the upcoming 'Primitive' update for February 2025.
+5→ - Excavator UpdateAug 1, 2019 · 84mo
Introduction of the Excavator monument alongside various map adjustments, server optimizations, and numerous bug fixes.
+5−1→ - July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo
July Update introduces horse breeds, hitching posts, streamer mode, and extensive client/server performance optimizations.
+4→ - Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo
Introduces the Chippy Arcade machine for Chippy players and implements several physics, AI, and network optimizations.
+6→ - Giddy Up!Jun 6, 2019 · 86mo
Introduction of horseback riding, significant engine upgrades to Unity 2019, various performance optimizations, and general balance adjustments to research and loot.
+5−2→ - The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo
A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.
+10→ - Happy EasterApr 19, 2019 · 88mo
Introduction of a limited-time Easter egg hunt event featuring collectible eggs, tiered rewards, and specialized gear.
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