Steam News26 December 20256mo ago

Christmas news

Merry Christmas Colonists! I hope you are all having a nice time with your family! The next milestone, probably the biggest one, will be released in just a few days - 30th December as experimental branch.

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Full Astro Colony update

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What changed

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Gameplay
Compatibility

addedThe next milestone, probably the biggest one, will be released in just a few days - 30th December as experimental branch. I prepared a list of remaining minor elements that are being added every day.

addedCinematicsThe new plot is now part of the game.

addedInfinite resource stack optionAfter initial feedback, a new system is in place! Early Access compatibility mode allows you to restore infinite resource stacks, making crafting easier.

addedInfinite resource stack optionWhen the savegame from Early Access is loaded, the game asks if the compatibility mode should be automatically enabled. That helps with preserving the original machine setup and continuing crafting without reaching the inventory limit.

addedDiscovered technology feedbackEach newly discovered technology shows what new features have been discovered: tools, resources, and machines are specially marked.

Astro Colony changes

addedThe new plot is now part of the game.

addedAfter initial feedback, a new system is in place! Early Access compatibility mode allows you to restore infinite resource stacks, making crafting easier.

addedWhen the savegame from Early Access is loaded, the game asks if the compatibility mode should be automatically enabled. That helps with preserving the original machine setup and continuing crafting without reaching the inventory limit.

addedEach newly discovered technology shows what new features have been discovered: tools, resources, and machines are specially marked.

Merry Christmas Colonists! I hope you are all having a nice time with your family!

The next milestone, probably the biggest one, will be released in just a few days - 30th December as experimental branch. I prepared a list of remaining minor elements that are being added every day.

Cinematics

The new plot is now part of the game.

Infinite resource stack option

After initial feedback, a new system is in place! Early Access compatibility mode allows you to restore infinite resource stacks, making crafting easier.

When the savegame from Early Access is loaded, the game asks if the compatibility mode should be automatically enabled. That helps with preserving the original machine setup and continuing crafting without reaching the inventory limit.