Community19 Aug 2026The multiplayer is getting a major update - testing openHey, Colonists! If you are following our Discord, you probably know that my focus went to improving multiplayer so it\'s fully playable even with a rough Internet connection. I spent the last 3 weeks making every system in the game bulletproof and fully reliable even with 500 ms delay or 25% packages being lost In the post, I want to share progress and let you try it out with a custom branch. T…
Hey Astro Colonists! It's time for another big quality update that I've been preparing for you for the last 2 weeks and ended up publishing at 4am :) There are plenty of new changes, so let's dive in! Endless crafting Yes, the crafting not being interrupted is BACK ! By default, as long as the device has enough resources to craft or resources to mine/pick, it will operate! It's now fully up to…
Hey Astro Colonists! Another balance update has just been released. Please get the latest version on Steam! The costs for all technologies in the second and third universes have been adjusted. This should make the game more accessible! Additionally, many systems have been improved, and recently reported bugs have been fixed. Check out the changelog below: TECH TREE CHANGES As you can see there…
Hey Colonists! We are in the second week of the 1.0 VERSION of the game! I am not slowing down. Thanks to your feedback, I am improving the game further! The game just got a big balance update with over 20 new improvements, so please go ahead and get the latest update on STEAM! NEW BALANCED TECH TREE The tech tree got rebalanced to support all types of playstyles with new players in mind: It is…
Happy weekend everyone! I hope you are having fantastic time with Astro Colony 1.0! The game just received a small patch with improvements and fixes for recently reported issues. Please check the list below. One of the promised features is also coming now - preview of controller inputs. It's particuallry useful when playing on a Steam Deck! Gamepad hotkeys preview The game has many different ac…
Hello, explorers! Today is a big day for Astro Colony, as it's finally available in full access after over eight years in development! YES, the game is available in version 1.0 on Steam , so go ahead and update the game to the latest! The 1.0 experimental period was long, but I hope it was worth the wait! The story The game has now full story waiting to be told! A new, intriguing story unfolds.…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! After 3.5 years in Early Access, finally the time has come to set the release date! Thank you, guys, for helping me polish the game during that period and while testing the recent 1.0 experimental version. With a hundred game improvements, numerous QOL updates, and a minimal number of bugs, I am convinced that this is a good time to release the game! Release Date…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! The year started off great with the release of the 1.0 experimental version to the public! It's been over a month now, and we've been testing and polishing the game together to make sure the final elements fit together. In the meantime, I'm focusing on adding the final cutscenes and improving balance. I'd like to share 1.0 experimental progress below. The new cine…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! Happy New Year! Experimental version for upcoming game release was published recently and you can already try it out! How to access To access custom branch on steam use the password testastrorelease in the private beta access code: It will unlock access to the experimental1.0 branch. Please share your feedback and let me know what is important for you in the upcom…
Merry Christmas Colonists! I hope you are all having a nice time with your family! The next milestone, probably the biggest one, will be released in just a few days - 30th December as experimental branch. I prepared a list of remaining minor elements that are being added every day. Cinematics The new plot is now part of the game. Infinite resource stack option After initial feedback, a new syst…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! It's time to announce the release of the game. First, however, I'd like to invite you to open testing of the experimental version 1.0! Below you can find all the information about what you can expect from the newest version and when it will be available. Yes, tests will be public, so you will be able to access them directly from the game! New devices New devices a…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! As you all know, version 1.0 is currently being prepared so the game can be fully released at the end of the year! I would love to share with you the progress of the works. New Celestial Bodies After redesigning cosmic events, only one persistent celestial body was left—the black hole. 1.0 version is changing that, adding more generated celestial bodies. They all…
Hey Colonists! The game just received another big update with systems for better controlling electricity, water, gas, and signal flows. Valves and separators can create more sleek designs where cables/pipes can stay closer to each other. In addition, localization got refined with new intelligent hotkeys showing automatically rebound keys. VALVES Valves are small devices that are taking exactly…
Hey Astro Colonists! It's time for the next small fixes and improvements update. Please check the list below to find out what is new: IMPROVEMENETS & FIXES · Fixed the issue with invalid voxel volume calculation · Fixed issue where another cosmic event would start and interrupt others, causing that blackout effect that would never go away · Fixed issue that meteor rain projectile would go throu…
Hey Astro Colonists! The build with more improvements is here! It is adding GAME MODES to the multiplayer and polishing the game even further with more QOL, fixes, and new graphics. MULTIPLAYER GAME MODES Player HOST It is finally possible to select the desired gameplay mode when hosting the game. Every player that joins the lobby can see "mode" on the right side! Dedicated Server It is possibl…
Hello Colonists! The game just got another update with improvements and fixes: SWAP GATES FOR MORE DEVICES Swap gates option is now part of more devices. The button is more generic and part of the TOP menu. It seems that many players find swapping gates useful. It is also neccesary to make some devices complete, like changing direction of conveyor join, otherwise pushing into pipes wouldn't be…
Hey Colonists! The game just received another big update with an improved look of some 3D models like conveyor belts, new generation systems, and gameplay mechanics such as water sensors. In addition, I've been able to iron out some recently reported issues! CURVED CONVEYOR BELTS New, improved conveyor belts are finally part of the game. It wasn't straightforward, since the entire interpolation…
Hey Astro Colonists! The new big update about the UI Overhaul is OUT! There are many improvements and fixes coming together. For example electricity was reworked for all machines to be consumed only when they are active. New game systems There are new game systems working differently now. · Hand Crafting - only crafting one recipe at once · Electricity - is only consumed when machine is active…
Hello, Astro Colony explorers! After the last major update Threats & Defense , the work has not slowed down, quite the opposite! Many new improvements are coming to the game very soon! The game is currently being prepared for its release (end of the year), so it's the perfect time to improve the user interface to be more intuitive and sci-fi at the same time! What's coming to the game? Redesign…
Hey Astro Colonists! It's time to announce a Developer stream during the ongoing Threats & Defense major update! The game just received another update with improvements you asked about! IMPROVEMENTS · splitter can now push into all directions if other directions are blocked · there is a new setting in the gameplay options menu that disables Cosmic Events · new passive tool (stabilizer) that mak…
Hey Astro Colonists! The game just received the Major Update about threats & defense! Cosmic Events have been redesigned to appear from time to time, making it a great experience throughout the game! Before the update, players could occasionally encounter objects as they traveled and discovered new parts of the endless universe. These objects were small enough to pose no threat. In this update…
Hello Colonists! It's time for a development broadcast! There are some important changes and fixes, so please check the list below. Thank you for reporting all issues, so I could polish the state of the game. List of improvements · Cable cars no longer "lose" connection when undocking and reloading the game · When the player is in the blueprint designer, vehicle designer, or map - oxygen barrie…
Hey Astro Colonists! In preparation of a major content update "Threats & Defense", I just published another improvement and stability update. Below, you can check what actually changed in the game. FARM PLANT SELECTION IS BACK Farms and barns are now allowing to select what plants/creatures are used. This is a great way to restrict farms / barns to doing one thing and not accidentally harvestin…
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎈 🎊 🥂 Colonists! It was very busy end of the year adding improvements and fixes. To find out about all changes, please check the list below! NEW FEATURES · Selecting new devices is now automaticly closing interactions · Pathfinding for cable cars is now improved · Each stargate requires proper technology to be researched first FIXES · Fixed crash related to cable car pathfidin…
Hello Colonists! The Major Update Life of a Colonist is here! I am presenting Major Update changes in the short re-stream. Thanks to the author of 990 for sharing the savegame! Please check archives streams at: Please don't forget to join Our Discord community to let me know about your Astro Colony wishes ;) Thank you for your support! Tefel (Terad Games)
Hey Astro Colonists! The next Major Update Life of a Colonist is OUT! Please get the latest changes from STEAM. New challenges await! Together with the already-existing needs, oxygen consumption and comfort are now in the game! Decorate your stations to create cozy space and increase satisfaction of your Astronauts! OXYGEN Providing oxygen to the astronauts is now mandatory to make them able to…
Hey Astro Colonists! The game is celebrating Autumn Sale (-50% discount) Please check the stream on: Steam Thanks guys so much for support! Tefel (Terad Games)
Hey, Colonists! Nominations for this year’s Steam Awards are now open! If you’ve enjoyed your time as an Colonist and would like to show your love for the game, I would be so happy if you could nominate Astro Colony for the “Labor of Love” category. You guys are amazing! Without you, the last two years of Astro Colony development wouldn't be possible! PS. The next Major update comes December 9t…
Hey Colonists! This month we celebrated the two years of Early Access! The next Major Update Life of a Colonist is around the corner and comes December 9th ! I would love to share some info about it: LIFE OF A COLONIST comes December 9th Last month new devices were introduced, such as elevators to allow vertical movement of astronauts and robots and cable cars to transport goods over long dista…
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