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Steam News25 March 20263mo ago

Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves

Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves! Optimization actually had quite a large focus with this update, focusing on file save size and load times. As well as a bunch of hidden issues causing lag.

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3 fixes2 additions2 changes1 removal
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
changedSave Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves!Optimization actually had quite a large focus with this update, focusing on file save size and load times. As well as a bunch of hidden issues causing lag. The main win should be for people with lots of machines/drones.
addedMain Changes:Save Slots - You now have 3 save slots, your current saves will be in slot #1
changedMain Changes:Faster & Smaller Saves - Save files are now optimized for faster loading and smaller files
addedMain Changes:Backup Protection - Added more backups to prevent full corruption
removedOptimization:Removed an issue with information causing lag on a large scale.
fixedOptimization:Fixed an issue where building previews were constantly doing calculations when not in use. Fixed drones causing some internal error spam

Save Slots + Optimization + Cloud Saves!

Optimization actually had quite a large focus with this update, focusing on file save size and load times. As well as a bunch of hidden issues causing lag. The main win should be for people with lots of machines/drones.

Main Changes:

Save Slots - You now have 3 save slots, your current saves will be in slot #1

Cloud Saves - Your progress now syncs across devices

Faster & Smaller Saves - Save files are now optimized for faster loading and smaller files

Backup Protection - Added more backups to prevent full corruption

Optimization:

Removed an issue with information causing lag on a large scale.

Fixed an issue where building previews were constantly doing calculations when not in use. Fixed drones causing some internal error spam

Fixed an error with every single machine calling loads of logics every frame, now reduced.

Fixed some lag with empty tubes calculating math that isn't needed when empty

Source

Steam News / 25 March 2026

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