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- Desktop Colony
Black Screen Fix
If you encountered the black screen bug here is a potential fix: Right click on the game in your steam library Click Installed Files > Browse Right click on the game exe, Click on properties Under Compatibility, Check t…
Announcement1 changeCompatibility - Desktop Colony
Resizable window mode
Added a new windowed mode that lets you play the game in a resizable window in case transparency doesn't work and you don't want to play in full screen mode. Use the launch command: -windowed Steam post image The game U…
Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio - Desktop Colony
Gamepad fix
Fixed a crash when unplugging a controller. Did I mention there's controller support? Just switch to full screen mode and pick up a controller and mine away on the sofa. ːsteamhappyː We're at 7 reviews now, just 3 more…
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Desktop Colony
Transparent window prompt
Small QOL update for people who can't see their desktop. At the start of the game you will be asked if you can see your desktop and given the option to switch to full screen mode. You can switch between modes at any tim…
Announcement - Desktop Colony
Screen Shake Slider
Quick patch to address some issues raised: Added a screen shake slider Fixed missing Advanced Crusher text Fixed ultrawide screen clipping Fixed Hey Buddy achievement if you previously played the demo Fixed Artefact Tun…
Announcement5 changesFixGameplay - Desktop Colony
Desktop Colony Out Now!
[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3825610/Desktop_Colony/"]Get it now to secure the time limited launch discount! ːsteamhappyː
Store1 change - Desktop Colony
Steam Next Fest Update
Steam Next Fest is here! Hi to all the new players and thanks for all the feedback and user reports! It was really helpful for squashing bugs and soothing out parts of the game. All the changes we've made: Store the pre…
Security14 changesFixGameplay - Desktop Colony
Community Localisation
Thanks to Lz7zera we now have Portuguese (Brazil) localisation in the game!ːsteamhappyː If you would also like to contribute localisation in your language then drop by the discord :) Other changes: Added a sound when yo…
Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio - Desktop Colony
Steam Deck Support
Want to manage a space colony and mine asteroid on the go? Now you can with official Steam Deck and gamepad support! ːsteamhappyː https://bsky.app/profile/mechabit.co.uk/post/3lzkwjvuvls2b Other changes: Allow clicking…
Announcement6 changesFixUI/audio - Desktop Colony
Join our discord!
Chat with the devs, hang out, give feedback, whatever you like, just click the link! https://discord.gg/YC92X3Fhgt
Announcement - Desktop Colony
Demo Update
Just a quick note to list all the changes that have been made since the launch of the demo: Added always on top toggle Added mute in background toggle New ship trails effect New character model and effects Fixed click t…
Announcement16 changesFixGameplay - Desktop Colony
Demo Update
A quick update to address feedback given on the demo: Show the build tutorial as soon as you find an ore for feedback Prevent digging under any UI box Prevent click through while over an asteroid Thanks for playing the…
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - Desktop Colony
Demo Live
We are proud to announce that the demo version of Desktop Colony is now live! Please let us know what you think in the comments or the steam forum or on discord or the in-game report button. P.S. if you were having cras…
Announcement1 changePerformance
