Build 0.75 is live!

We’re currently working on major content upgrades, like updated quest lines, but progress isn’t ready to share yet. As a result, Build 75 is primarily a maintenance update.

In this patch, we’ve improved sound design, polished new areas, added fresh assets, and enhanced NPC daily routines and AI. These changes lay the groundwork for new and updated quests coming in future builds. As always, our scripting team has tackled a ton of work, fixing numerous bugs and quest/game logic issues—many thanks to your feedback!

Art assets

• AddedNew AnimalsAdded Meat Slugs and Flying Jellyfish (with variations).
• AddedGym EquipmentIntroduced a basic workout gear set.
• AddedColonist DishwareAdded basic tableware to the game’s assets.

• New Characters: Included a full Meat Slug set (larvae, juvenile, ripe).

• Crystals: Converted all crystals to a palette-based system.

• FixedBugfixFixed visual glitches tied to the huge 3D model of the Leviathan spaceship.
• AdjustedShip DesignReworked glass panels on the ship’s bridge and other areas.

• Clothing: Completed the first pass on female NPC outfits.

• AddedGamepad IconsAdded new icons for controllers.

Sound design

• AddedEnvironmental SoundsAdded new audio—various winds, rustling plants, small animal noises, and insects.
• AdjustedAsset ReworkUpdated some older sound assets.
• AdjustedSound ZonesIncreased unique audio zones (10+ new ones added).

• Wind Sync: Synchronized sound with wind gusts in certain level areas.

• AdjustedSpatial AudioImproved audio processing in caves and the mine.

Level Design

• AddedNew CreaturesIntroduced Meat Slugs to the world—scarce for now, found in caves and underground spots.

• Cave Adjustments: Made minor tweaks to Pimple’s and Knuckles’ cave (not final yet).

• AddedCemetery UpdateAdded urns and pots to the ancient aboriginal cemetery and enhanced its lighting.
• AdjustedHornhogsPaired up lonely Hornhogs in a few spots; slightly adjusted spawner positions.
• AdjustedQuarry RevampUpdated the Mad Outcasts’ small quarry with a new dungeon and encounter.
• AddedMine ExpansionAdded a new branch to the mine’s open section—Bim’s workplace, featuring a beetle encounter.
• AdjustedLucky Hole LightingSlightly updated lighting with a precise nighttime schedule and extra workshop light sources.

• AddedColonist DetailsAdded new tableware and interior touches to Lucky Hole houses.

• Crystals Update: Refreshed all map crystals with a color-changing material.

• Workbenches: Placed crafting workbenches (non-functional for now) at Rusty Nails’ place, Scalphunters’ camp, and Lucky Hole.

• AddedScout CampAdded a quest-related training camp in the lush southwestern area.
• AddedJellyfish EncountersIntroduced new Flying Jellyfish encounters.

• Paths of the Ancients: Enhanced visuals for the Paths of the Ancients and its tower.

• AdjustedScalphunters’ CampReworked the camp and its lighting.
• AddedV arlynx LairAdded a new cave—the quest-related Varlynx hideout.

• Visual Polish: Applied tons of small tweaks to rocks, grass, and terrain.

Animations

• AddedCombat AnimationsAdded some combat sets for Abori children.

• Meat Slugs: Created animation sets for Meat Slugs.

• AdjustedCharacter UpdateExpanded and updated animations for all characters.
• AddedDaily RoutinesAdded new animations for NPC routines.
• AddedFinishersIntroduced new finisher and backstab animations for humanoids and creatures.

GUI and input devices

• Controller Support: Made massive improvements to controller functionality and the input system.

• AddedButton HintsAdded more and refined existing hints.

• UI Upgrade: Replaced the old terminal hologram UI with a computer UI.

• AdjustedScan HighlightsUpdated materials—interactables are yellow, scannable info is cyan, and destroyables/enemies are red.
• AdjustedCrafting UISlightly reworked the modification UI for modular items.

AI and scripting

• AddedNew NPCsAdded a couple of new characters at the Outpost—quest roles to be revealed soon!
• AdjustedOutpost RoutinesUpdated daily schedules for named characters and background NPCs.

• Watchtower: Refreshed routines for watchers at the Outcasts’ Watchtower.

• Scalphunters’ Camp: Gave each NPC a unique schedule (all renamed to Kson Kahar, by the way).

• FixedQuest FixCorrected broken or uncompletable quests.
• RemovedQuest ReworkTemporarily disabled some quests for future updates—they’ll return revamped!
• AddedAnimal AbilitiesAdded new skills, like a spit attack for Crucas.
• AddedRoutine FeaturesIncluded new animations and features, such as wall leaning.
• AddedReactionsAdded startle events—NPCs twitch at gunshots and stagger when players sneak up.

• Bark System: Refactored to support prefab/guild variations and future voice-overs.

• Takedowns: Revamped takedowns and backstabs for a more cinematic feel.

• AddedStealthLighting now impacts player detectability, with a new UI indicator.

Other

• AddedWeather EffectAdded a dust storm effect.
• AddedDesert StormRefactored death triggers—rescaled damage and added wind howling.

• Save Files: Included screenshot previews for save files.

• Fixes: Implemented a multitude of bug fixes, adjustments, and improvements.

And in conclusion, a glimpse into some new locations for the upcoming quests—mystical and dangerous places you’ll encounter in your adventures on Tharsis. !!!Not in this Update yet!!!

We hope you enjoy the update! Share your feedback, report any issues, and join the discussion on Discord. Until next time, space cowboys!

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