Steam News5 June 202623d ago

v0.3.3: New tutorial!

Hey everyone! I have been working on updating the tutorial and reinforcing the game loops, so I hope this update helps to clear up a lot of the confusing aspects of the game.

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Hey everyone! I have been working on updating the tutorial and reinforcing the game loops, so I hope this update helps to clear up a lot of the confusing aspects of the game. I look forward to hearing everyone's feedback!

What changed

0 fixes2 additions1 change0 removals

Gameplay

addedAdded guided tutorial (WIP)

addedQuickStart moved to new lab option

changedIncreased initial funding to $10,000

v0.3.3:

Added guided tutorial (WIP)
Cryobank rework - now limited to 7 unique specimens preserved at a time
QuickStart moved to new lab option
Harvesting cells with G now immediately sells them for scrap. Selling cells is far easier
E to preserve cell (will prompt you to name the strain if untracked)
Increased initial funding to $10,000
Population maintenance scaling is harsher and now you must actively manage your population
Creative mode fixes
Visual tweaks
Various bug fixes

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Steam News / 5 June 2026

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