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Update 115
XenonCode IDE: Added autocomplete system XenonCode IDE: Fixed math node operands typed inline not being parenthesized Router: Fixed misleading "Right click to add nodes" message shown in empty router interface Tooltip:…
Update 112
DistanceSensor: Fixed power draw not respecting on/off state Megalodon is now an opt-in feature (megalodon = yes under [game] in server.ini)
The Symmetry & Multiplayer Update
The Symmetry & Multiplayer Update This update adds symmetry for components and pipes, peer-to-peer multiplayer without port forwarding, and in-game documentation. Component & Pipe Symmetry The symmetry system now works…
Update 105
Added networking Subscribe distance factor for improved client-side performance on large worlds Added ability for the player to push or pull a build by aiming at a block or beam and holding F (interact) while walking (i…
Distance Sensor, Triangles & Struts
Hey everyone! This update introduces a new sensor component, new build elements, and several improvements across the game. Distance Sensor A laser rangefinder that measures the distance to the nearest surface, whether t…
Update 99
PaintTool: Added ability to replace a color across the entire build (by block, pipe type, or component type) PaintTool: Added symmetry support for painting (blocks only) PaintTool: Fixed painting screens (color was stor…
Update 98
ToggleButton: Added ability to define custom On/Off output values XenonCode: Fixed a few bugs with KV objects after recent optimizations Modding: Handle CRLF gracefully when parsing macros Computer: Code editor window a…
Update 97
Improved blueprint placement system on a build using a Gizmo, and allow for rotation with mouse wheel Added ability to aim and click on components with mouse (also when using mouselook if no active item) XenonCode: Impr…
Update 94
Added ability to spawn new builds in space (Frames and Blueprints) - Only when near another build Chat: Improved chat command history navigation with visual popup Allow /give command without specifying username in multi…
Update 93
Added OreScannerTool Added GoldPlatedCircuit and tweaked some recipes Added ability to pin any window (Hide with ESC and bring back with TAB) Added ability to capture mouse scroll from screens and components Added toggl…
Update 88 changelog
Added ability to pin multiple GetInfo (V) windows Added SpoolTool for placing cables and allow stacking of spools (breaks existing spools in inventories) Updated icons for all tools Updated DLSS to 4.5 (310.5.0) - Only…
Modding & Adventure Mode Update
Modding & Adventure Mode Update This update marks an important milestone for Archean. It officially introduces modding through the Steam Workshop with XenonCode & Blender and brings significant changes to Adventure mode…
Big improvements - New Stuff - Modding Coming Soon!
Modding with XenonCode is coming soon to Archean Since this summer, we've been working on a first iteration of the modding system, built around XenonCode. It already allows you to create your own custom components, with…
Update 75
Add auto-align feature for anchored builds via GetInfo (V) XenonCode Nodes: Added ability to have more than two inputs for math (ADD, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, SUBTRACT) and boolean (OR, AND, XOR) nodes Fixed partial blueprint…
The RGB Update!
This update brings Full RGB support with the paint tool, for blocks, cables and components. It also allows to paint using different material types like Chrome, Glossy, Matte, and we've added (rough) Metal and Transparen…
Update 70
Launcher: Added options to rename or duplicate worlds Launcher: Added world state save version info Computer: updated built-in documentation (Draw_poly & screen_copy) HudController: Fixed server freeze when clicking on…
Patch notes June 21
Fixed buoyancy with volumes (makes submarines usable, finally)
Quick fix June 6
Fixed CTD on Windows when using negative or large values in screen draw functions
Patch notes - June 6
Increased log verbosity Rocks go in backpack when belt is full Edit computer code upon key up (releasing) F instead of key down (to fix the F chars appearing in the code) Fixed avatar_sensor_environment_composition was…
Patch notes May 30
Picking rocks now go into Belt instead of backpack Fixed computer frozen after ownerpad reset (when saved while in bios) Removed ability to create a virtualscreen inside tick or update causing server-side memory leak Xe…
