Early Access Update 8.4.0

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• The Corruption (New Hostile Faction / Haven Content)Introduces the Corruption as a major world threat with various spore forms and Motherplants to challenge players.→New faction with spores and Motherplants introduced; Corruption are a hostile hive mind impacting planets and Haven.
• Haven MapStarter area Haven expanded with a more explorable layout and potential Easter Eggs.→New Haven starter map added; more explorable with Easter Eggs.
• Alien PuzzlesPlayers encounter puzzle-based artifacts that require exploration and problem-solving.→Alien artifacts hidden behind puzzles with no instructions; solving puzzles rewards progress.
• Corruption Attack on Haven (Mission Change)Old kill mission replaced with a defense mission against Haven's Corruption attack.defend Haven from Corruption→defend Haven from Corruption (baby version removed big mama)
• New/Optional Haven MissionsAdds optional Haven missions and NPCs to teach core gameplay systems.→Optional Haven missions and teaching NPCs about camps, dodges, grapples, harvester, and collections
• Creatures avoid human constructionMakes wildlife less intrusive when players build, improving base management and exploration.→Creatures now avoid player structures and NPC buildings
• Klaatus in loot cachesAdds Klaatus as loot to caches, expanding loot variety.→Klaatus included in loot caches
• Homestead and lot price changesRaising housing costs reflects removal of skill gates for placement.→Homesteads and zoning lots cost doubled gold
• Remove skill requirement for owning homesteadsOwners no longer need skills to place homesteads, though costs increased.required→none
• Xenobiology updatesMaker Scanning:Maker scanning integrated into Xenobiology skill path.→Moved to Xenobiology skill
• Tailoring is now its own professionTailoring:Tailoring leaves base crafting into its own dedicated profession.base Crafting tree→own advanced Profession
• Remove stat mods from starter clothingStarter clothing no longer provides stat modifiers.present→none
• Removing skill chitsSkill chits removed as progression element; recipes and skills managed differently.→removed
• Crafting UpdatesBalance-driven rearrangement of crafting recipes and loot components to reduce softlocks.→Recipes moved; components moved to skill unlocks or removed from loot
• Crafting Stations Inspection InfoInspecting crafting stations now reveals detailed information to aid planning.→Station type, tier, instant vs process, capacity, example crafts shown
• Recipe book managementRecipe book ownership and management redesigned for player control and organization.→Loot recipes go to inventory; right-click to add; cooldown to re-add
• Better crafting data guidanceImproved guidance on crafting options and item usage.→Recipe tree views; 'what can I use this for?' in item details
• New recipe book limitsRecipe book scalability tied to skills; player-controlled management increases complexity.→Base recipe book smaller; capacity grows with skills; no auto-regrant
• UI, Controls & Social Updates (summary changes)Friends system enhanced with online visibility and consent prompts.→Online status visible; friend invites require online consent
• Nameplates over interactablesImprovements to on-screen feedback when near interactive objects.→Shows object name on hover for interactables
• Wounds more visible on health barsDamage or wounds more clearly visible on health bars for quick assessment.→Wounds reddened on gray bar
• Adjust default keymapDefault controls reorganized for comfort and consistency with other games.Interact/Use/Other defaults→Interact on F; other defaults adjusted
• Controller remappingController support added with remapping capability for better accessibility.→Basic controller support with remapping
• Inventory manipulation screens visual fixesUI polish improves inventory management aesthetics and usability.→Vendors, banks, storage screens visually refreshed