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Iron Log #35 - Total verticality

Hi Everyone! This week I'm excited to share 2 more big features coming to version 0.4! They should make building factories feel even more "layered". And stick around to the end for info about the experimental release.

In this update6

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What changed

0 fixes12 additions8 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
addedVertical Conveyor LiftsYou can now build vertical conveyor lifts to bring items straight up and down! They even attach directly to machines, splitters, and mergers. Each belt tier has their own lift so they work as fast as the normal "horizontal" belts.
changedMachine ModulesLogic Circuits and Execution Units were previously used to increase the speed of a machine but now there are dedicated items that can do more than that!
addedMachine ModulesProductivity Modules - A new modifier that outputs a bonus item every so often.
changedSAVED GAMESUpdated the autosave feature to write to separate files.
changedSAVED GAMESSaving the game will now prompt you to select which file to save as.
addedBUILDINGSAdded drones and drone depots to carry items between designated storage containers.

Belts of Iron changes

addedYou can now build vertical conveyor lifts to bring items straight up and down! They even attach directly to machines, splitters, and mergers. Each belt tier has their own lift so they work as fast as the normal "horizontal" belts.
changedLogic Circuits and Execution Units were previously used to increase the speed of a machine but now there are dedicated items that can do more than that!
addedProductivity Modules - A new modifier that outputs a bonus item every so often.
changedUpdated the autosave feature to write to separate files.
changedSaving the game will now prompt you to select which file to save as.

Hi Everyone!

This week I'm excited to share 2 more big features coming to version 0.4! They should make building factories feel even more "layered". And stick around to the end for info about the experimental release.

Vertical Conveyor Lifts

You can now build vertical conveyor lifts to bring items straight up and down! They even attach directly to machines, splitters, and mergers. Each belt tier has their own lift so they work as fast as the normal "horizontal" belts.

Machine Modules

Logic Circuits and Execution Units were previously used to increase the speed of a machine but now there are dedicated items that can do more than that!

  • Productivity Modules - A new modifier that outputs a bonus item every so often.

  • Efficiency Modules - Reduces the energy used by a machine.

  • Speed Modules - Increases the crafting speed and energy used.

These modules can be mixed and matched in a machine. Some machines have more slots than others.

And Lots More!

SAVED GAMES

  • Updated the autosave feature to write to separate files.

  • Saving the game will now prompt you to select which file to save as.

BUILDINGS

  • Added drones and drone depots to carry items between designated storage containers.

  • Added vertical conveyor lifts for total verticality.

  • Added Stone Brick as an early game building material.

  • Added Steel Frame as a late game building material.

  • Added machine modules to augment Speed, Productivity, and Efficiency.

  • Added Flood Light to light up areas of your factory.

  • Added more end game items to make launching a rocket more involved.

TECHNOLOGY

  • Some technology has been moved around to accommodate previously listed changes.

  • Improved the Tech Tree visuals.

  • Added end game data pack with a few end game research.

Version 0.4 is now available on the experimental branch!

To join the experimental branch please first back up your save files! Use the Steam branch code to gain access to the branch: [c]conveyorbelthell[/c]

Lastly, in this version the following recipes have been updated in some way so you'll need to visit those areas of your factory to fix them. Or start a new world because I've also increased the chance to generate resource depots near spawn!

Accumulator, Acid, Belt Mk4, Blast Furnace, Bucket Miner, Cement, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Electric Mining Drill, High Density Plate (removed), Industrial Data Pack, Launch Pad, Logic Circuit, Pistol, Precision Data Pack, Rifle, Rocket Engine, Silica, Tactical Data Pack.

Please report any bugs or issues to me on the Steam forums, discord, or email help@beltsofiron.com

As always, thanks for reading and head over to the discord to learn more https://discord.gg/xmmPeZHj4T

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Steam News / 17 July 2026

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