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πŸš€ Venusville Demo – Alpha 1.7 is Here! 🌩️

The Venusville demo just got a massive update! Alpha 1.7 introduces major new systems, UI improvements, and expanded gameplay mechanics. Ready to build, balance, and survive in the clouds of Venus? Try the demo now!

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addedThe Venusville demo just got a massive update! Alpha 1.7 introduces major new systems, UI improvements, and expanded gameplay mechanics. Ready to build, balance, and survive in the clouds of Venus? Try the demo now!
addedπŸ”₯ New Features & Improvements 🏭 Gas System Overhaul πŸ”Ή Atmospheric Harvesting – Collect and manage 9 gases: COβ‚‚, Nβ‚‚, SOβ‚„, Hβ‚‚O, He, Hβ‚‚, FeCl₃, Ar, Oβ‚‚ πŸ”Ή Use gases for buoyancy or refine them into carbon, chemicals, minerals (iron), and sulfur-based plastics πŸ”Ή The Atmos Factory now requires the correct gas before starting production
added⚑ Power System Expansion πŸ”Ή New power producers: Solar Panels & Stirling Engines (Venus-adapted heat-based generators) πŸ”Ή Power storage & consumption – Buildings and interior machines now require power
added🌱 Farming & Food Updates πŸ”Ή Growing Pad redesigned – New model & improved visuals πŸ”Ή Added Mushrooms & Wheat alongside Onions & Potatoes πŸ”Ή 4-step growth cycle with full models
addedπŸ—οΈ Building & UI Improvements πŸ”Ή New Settings Menu – Manage graphics, audio, and view keybindings πŸ”Ή Iconized Construction Requirements in tooltips πŸ”Ή Detailed Panels – Shows input/output resources & which colonists can operate (Engineer, Worker, Biologist) πŸ”Ή Buildings & Interior Structures can now be demolished (⚠️ Experimental – Resources refunded!) πŸ”Ή Power & Gas buildings now grouped in the build menu
addedπŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Colonist Survival Gets Tougher πŸ”Ή NPCs can now starve to death – manage food carefully! πŸ”Ή Beds & Tables added (not functional yet, coming soon)

Venusville changes

addedThe Venusville demo just got a massive update! Alpha 1.7 introduces major new systems, UI improvements, and expanded gameplay mechanics. Ready to build, balance, and survive in the clouds of Venus? Try the demo now!
addedπŸ”₯ New Features & Improvements 🏭 Gas System Overhaul πŸ”Ή Atmospheric Harvesting – Collect and manage 9 gases: COβ‚‚, Nβ‚‚, SOβ‚„, Hβ‚‚O, He, Hβ‚‚, FeCl₃, Ar, Oβ‚‚ πŸ”Ή Use gases for buoyancy or refine them into carbon, chemicals, minerals (iron), and sulfur-based plastics πŸ”Ή The Atmos Factory now requires the correct gas before starting production
added⚑ Power System Expansion πŸ”Ή New power producers: Solar Panels & Stirling Engines (Venus-adapted heat-based generators) πŸ”Ή Power storage & consumption – Buildings and interior machines now require power
added🌱 Farming & Food Updates πŸ”Ή Growing Pad redesigned – New model & improved visuals πŸ”Ή Added Mushrooms & Wheat alongside Onions & Potatoes πŸ”Ή 4-step growth cycle with full models
addedπŸ—οΈ Building & UI Improvements πŸ”Ή New Settings Menu – Manage graphics, audio, and view keybindings πŸ”Ή Iconized Construction Requirements in tooltips πŸ”Ή Detailed Panels – Shows input/output resources & which colonists can operate (Engineer, Worker, Biologist) πŸ”Ή Buildings & Interior Structures can now be demolished (⚠️ Experimental – Resources refunded!) πŸ”Ή Power & Gas buildings now grouped in the build menu

The Venusville demo just got a massive update! Alpha 1.7 introduces major new systems, UI improvements, and expanded gameplay mechanics. Ready to build, balance, and survive in the clouds of Venus? Try the demo now!

πŸ”₯ New Features & Improvements 🏭 Gas System Overhaul πŸ”Ή Atmospheric Harvesting – Collect and manage 9 gases: COβ‚‚, Nβ‚‚, SOβ‚„, Hβ‚‚O, He, Hβ‚‚, FeCl₃, Ar, Oβ‚‚ πŸ”Ή Use gases for buoyancy or refine them into carbon, chemicals, minerals (iron), and sulfur-based plastics πŸ”Ή The Atmos Factory now requires the correct gas before starting production

⚑ Power System Expansion πŸ”Ή New power producers: Solar Panels & Stirling Engines (Venus-adapted heat-based generators) πŸ”Ή Power storage & consumption – Buildings and interior machines now require power

🌱 Farming & Food Updates πŸ”Ή Growing Pad redesigned – New model & improved visuals πŸ”Ή Added Mushrooms & Wheat alongside Onions & Potatoes πŸ”Ή 4-step growth cycle with full models

πŸ—οΈ Building & UI Improvements πŸ”Ή New Settings Menu – Manage graphics, audio, and view keybindings πŸ”Ή Iconized Construction Requirements in tooltips πŸ”Ή Detailed Panels – Shows input/output resources & which colonists can operate (Engineer, Worker, Biologist) πŸ”Ή Buildings & Interior Structures can now be demolished (⚠️ Experimental – Resources refunded!) πŸ”Ή Power & Gas buildings now grouped in the build menu

πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Colonist Survival Gets Tougher πŸ”Ή NPCs can now starve to death – manage food carefully! πŸ”Ή Beds & Tables added (not functional yet, coming soon)

πŸ› οΈ Plus: Stability & UI Improvements This is just the beginning! Your feedback is crucial to shaping Venusville. Let us know your thoughts in the Steam discussions or Discord.

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Steam News / 26 March 2025

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