Outer Space Shack Update History · SteamPeaks

Outer Space Shack Update History · SteamPeaks

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29 Sep 2026

22:16:16PICSStore metadata edited—~2—#39,323,160

Recorded change · 29 Sep 2026, 22:16:16 UTC

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5 Sep 2026

07:02:13PICSPublic manifest changed+94——#36,370,785

Recorded change · 5 Sep 2026, 07:02:13 UTC

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Added	Updated time on publicdepots.branches.public.timeupdated	—	16 Mar 2026, 16:17:27 UTC1773677847
Depots · 3
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19 Mar 2026

20:39:32NewsOuter Space Shack – 30% Off for the Steam Spring Sale!———Sale

Sale · published 19 Mar 2026, 20:39:32 UTC

Outer Space Shack – 30% Off for the Steam Spring Sale!

The Steam Spring Sale has arrived, and Outer Space Shack is now 30% off until March 26th. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start your journey from the Moon to Mars, now is the perfect opportunity. Build and manage realistic space outposts, launch rockets, and overcome the real constraints of space exploration—from energy management to life support and industrial production. With t…

16 Mar 2026

17:13:40NewsRelease 1.7 - Mars Metallurgy———22357844

Major update · published 16 Mar 2026, 17:13:40 UTC

Release 1.7 - Mars Metallurgy

Release 1.7 is now live — the most ambitious update to Outer Space Shack in more than a year. Mars exploration reaches a new milestone with the introduction of a complete industrial chain capable of producing oxygen and steel directly from Martian resources . Industrial production on Mars Water ice can now be extracted from the Martian soil and processed using the new membrane electrolysis unit…

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16:17:27BuildsPublic branch updated · 1 depot—~1—22357844

5 Mar 2026

21:40:43NewsFirst Preview of Outer Space Shack R1.7———Community

Community · published 5 Mar 2026, 21:40:43 UTC

First Preview of Outer Space Shack R1.7

Release 1.7 (coming before mid-March) significantly expands what you can accomplish on Mars. The Akashgami rocket is now available for Martian operations, enabling small refueling missions and adding new flexibility to your interplanetary logistics network. Water & Electrolysis Water mining has been reworked to better reflect Martian conditions. With subsurface ice present across much of the pl…

18 Dec 2025

21:02:10NewsGrab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your base on the Moon or Mars———Sale

Sale · published 18 Dec 2025, 21:02:10 UTC

Grab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your base on the Moon or Mars

Have you ever wondered what might have happened if the Apollo program had continued, or if the massive Soviet rocket had successfully launched cosmonauts to the Moon? Outer Space Shack dives into this alternate reality, where humanity constructs bases on the Moon and eventually Mars as soon as technology permits. Outer Space Shack simulates all technology realistically, capturing the intricacie…

17 Dec 2025

21:47:24NewsR1.6.3 is live and brings you to Mars———21230609

Major update · published 17 Dec 2025, 21:47:24 UTC

R1.6.3 is live and brings you to Mars

R1.6.3 will drop on Steam in the next few hours. This update focuses on the 2020s Mars settlement scenario. It starts by giving the space center a more 2020s feel, with a clearly modernized space base sign and a brand-new launch tower. The historical 1950s-style buildings also received small improvements across all scenarios, including a new staircase, improved windows, and the addition of a Ba…

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15 Jul 2025

20:32:05NewsRelease 1.6.2 - Language Support and a Few Tweaks———19234078

In-game event · published 15 Jul 2025, 20:32:05 UTC

Release 1.6.2 - Language Support and a Few Tweaks

Outer Space Shack has been English-only since its launch in summer 2023, but I’ve now added support for multiple languages. This update brings Japanese and French, with more languages planned for future releases. I reworked the interface a bit to handle longer text in other languages, and you can either use your system’s default language or pick one just for the game. I’ve also added a couple o…

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28 Jun 2025

15:28:13NewsGrab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today———Sale

Sale · published 28 Jun 2025, 15:28:13 UTC

Grab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today

Have you ever wondered what might have happened if the Apollo program had continued, or if the massive Soviet rocket had successfully launched cosmonauts to the Moon? Outer Space Shack dives into this alternate reality, where humanity constructs bases on the Moon and eventually Mars as soon as technology permits. Outer Space Shack simulates all technology realistically, capturing the intricacie…

15 Jun 2025

11:07:18NewsAdding Multi-Language Support in 1.6.2 out before end of June———Community

Community · published 15 Jun 2025, 11:07:18 UTC

Adding Multi-Language Support in 1.6.2 out before end of June

I'm excited to announce that Outer Space Shack will introduce multi-language support by the end of June! We're starting with Japanese and French, with more languages to follow soon. All game screens will be fully translated and optimized for a seamless experience. I hope this update enhances your enjoyment of the game! Development of the game continues, and following two technical updates—first…

30 Apr 2025

21:29:36NewsRelease 1.6.1 - Stability patch is live———18301850

Game update · published 30 Apr 2025, 21:29:36 UTC

Release 1.6.1 - Stability patch is live

Welcome to Release 1.6! This update introduces exciting new gameplay mechanics, refined task management, and a host of fixes to make your experience smoother and more immersive. Key highlights include the ability to dismount appliances and new tasks that demand precise scheduling. I've also overhauled task assignment ergonomics and bolstered overall game stability. New Features: · Appliance Dis…

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30 Mar 2025

08:11:03NewsGrab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today———Sale

Sale · published 30 Mar 2025, 08:11:03 UTC

Grab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today

Have you ever wondered what might have happened if the Apollo program had continued, or if the massive Soviet rocket had successfully launched cosmonauts to the Moon? Outer Space Shack dives into this alternate reality, where humanity constructs bases on the Moon and eventually Mars as soon as technology permits. Outer Space Shack simulates all technology realistically, capturing the intricacie…

29 Mar 2025

21:22:09NewsRelease 1.6 is here - First base modules built locally———17911847

Major update · published 29 Mar 2025, 21:22:09 UTC

Release 1.6 is here - First base modules built locally

Release 1.6 of Outer Space Shack is now live, bringing major new features to the game! You can now collect scrap metal from leftover landers and asteroids, clearing your landing area of old lander lower stages in the process. This scrap can be repurposed to craft crude parts through a sintering process, allowing you to build station modules. Made from rough metal reminiscent of 19th-century met…

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2 Feb 2025

07:21:37NewsGame has a new play speed———Community

Community · published 2 Feb 2025, 07:21:37 UTC

Game has a new play speed

As requested, a new game speed has just been added to the game. There is now the possibility to accelerate time 160x, an intermediate between the x40 and x400 speeds already present in the game. This new speed should be the most approriate when supervizing the active phase of missions on the planets. This new features will be available with Release 1.5 expected in the next weeks.

13 Oct 2024

08:00:28NewsR1.6: Recycling Workshops & More - coming later this year———Community

Community · published 13 Oct 2024, 08:00:28 UTC

R1.6: Recycling Workshops & More - coming later this year

Development of Release 1.6 is advancing, focusing on local metallurgy. This video highlights our new recycling workshop, equipped with a laser cutting machine powered by massive condensers and a metal scrap compactor. Local metallurgy facilitates the recycling of lander disposable stages, helping to declutter your base and enabling the construction of modules for hydroponics cultivation using r…

8 Sep 2024

21:04:33NewsFirst Look at Locally Manufactured Space Base Module in Release 1.6———Community

Community · published 8 Sep 2024, 21:04:33 UTC

First Look at Locally Manufactured Space Base Module in Release 1.6

Release 1.6, currently in development, revolutionizes in-situ manufacturing by utilizing recycled materials from disposable lander modules and metallic asteroids. These materials are smelted, machined, and assembled using basic tools to create functional devices. Given the limitations of crude metallurgy, the resulting parts won't match modern aerospace standards. Instead, they'll evoke 19th-ce…

20 May 2024

10:32:22NewsAnnouncing Release 1.6 - In-situ base module manufacturing, and beyond———Community

Community · published 20 May 2024, 10:32:22 UTC

Announcing Release 1.6 - In-situ base module manufacturing, and beyond

Crude base manufacturing The Moon harbors ample metal, as well as in the fixed parts of landers, which some of you may have noticed tend to occupy a significant space over the years. Our next release, R1.6, will focus on metal manufacturing. To source metal, Release 1.6 will introduce mining of asteroids on the Moon surface. Asteroids, predominantly composed of metal—especially iron—provide an…

12 May 2024

08:38:52NewsRelease 1.5 is live———14340742

Major update · published 12 May 2024, 08:38:52 UTC

Release 1.5 is live

Release 1.5 focuses on enhancing quality of life and addressing feedback received. New key bindings allow players to customize keyboard shortcuts to their preference, which are saved and can be reset as needed. Unfortunately, astronauts sometimes perish in the harshness of space. Now, deceased astronauts are commemorated in the Space Museum and promptly replaced by a rookie astronaut. We've imp…

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5 Mar 2024

09:34:30NewsRelease 1.4.1———13643604

Game update · published 5 Mar 2024, 09:34:30 UTC

Release 1.4.1

This update addresses a bug that made it impossible to save a game a second time after loading a save file if a water sensor was installed and its associated prospection task had been completed. With the latest version, what appeared to be corrupted save files can now be successfully loaded, and further saving is enabled.

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28 Feb 2024

19:04:54NewsRelease 1.4 is live———Major update

Major update · published 28 Feb 2024, 19:04:54 UTC

Release 1.4 is live

Release 1.4 of Outer Space Shack is officially live! This update introduces an innovative feature: paths constructed from regolith tiles, designed to significantly speed up the movement of landers and astronauts. Additionally, we're unveiling a new outdoor refuge, providing a secure haven for expeditions distant from the main base. An enhancement to the solar kiln now allows it to utilize surpl…

2 Jan 2024

23:37:46NewsPatch 1.3.1 is live———13058296

Game update · published 2 Jan 2024, 23:37:46 UTC

Patch 1.3.1 is live

Patch 1.3.1 is finally live, and I sincerely apologize for the delay in releasing it. Part of the delay was me getting sick for a week, and another part was a technical issue to release the version, which was otherwise ready since Saturday 28th of December. Patch 1.3.1 includes: · the possibility for all players to add the Christmas tree to the Moon or Mars base. It requires the solar kiln to b…

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22 Nov 2023

20:55:10NewsRelease 1.3 - Water Mining Now Available———In-game event

In-game event · published 22 Nov 2023, 20:55:10 UTC

Release 1.3 - Water Mining Now Available

Release 1.3 - Water Mining Now Available One of the primary challenges of prolonged lunar stays is managing the essential resource of water, particularly for cooling space suits. Water, a critical resource for extended missions, is scarce on the Moon. It rapidly evaporates during the lunar day and only persists in shaded, underground areas. Fortunately, the Outer Space Shack landing site is opt…

6 Oct 2023

06:15:39NewsRelease 1.2 is available———12371403

Major update · published 6 Oct 2023, 06:15:39 UTC

Release 1.2 is available

Release 1.2 has launched, representing my most extensive update for the game. Step into the world of space tourism: now you can host Richard, the over-the-top billionaire, on the Moon. While he's more about bragging than helping, his visits will be a lucrative addition. I've also integrated an enhanced Chronos 5 rocket, allowing for a trio of astronauts to enjoy a lunar week. Rocket enthusiasts…

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24 Sep 2023

19:43:22NewsRelease 1.2: Introducing Space Billionaire Tourists😎———Community

Community · published 24 Sep 2023, 19:43:22 UTC

Release 1.2: Introducing Space Billionaire Tourists😎

I'm continuing to develop and refine Outer Space Shack. The upcoming Release 1.2, planned on October 8th, 2023 , is set to bring some new game mechanisms and additional rockets to the mix, alongside various bug fixes and stability improvements to ensure a smoother gaming experience. Space Billionaires: A Necessary Indulgence? Maintaining a space base is financially draining, making the prospect…

28 Aug 2023

06:02:22NewsR1.1.2 is available for players———12046825

Game update · published 28 Aug 2023, 06:02:22 UTC

R1.1.2 is available for players

R1.1.2 patch has just been released to players. It includes the following fixes and improvements: · 633: Fixed issue occurring during first consultation of the research tree. · 634: Resolved major game crash during astronomy missions when simple appliances were installed. · 635: Added warning message for rocket launches when remaining payload is less than 1%. · 636: Updated rover to initiate ch…

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27 Aug 2023

05:36:11NewsR1.11 is available———12041926

Game update · published 27 Aug 2023, 05:36:11 UTC

R1.11 is available

Release 1.11 is now available. It includes the following fixes: · 623 Prevent issues when the user presses several times jettison: - when button is pressed for a true jettison while another mission exists, do not do anything - when fast jettison is pressed, supress the other jettison mission · 626 Correct compulsory orientation of proper jettison module, make it face north (to avoid damage from…

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17 Aug 2023

21:30:15NewsR1.1 is available———In-game event

In-game event · published 17 Aug 2023, 21:30:15 UTC

R1.1 is available

Version R1.1 is now live for players. This update introduces the advanced kitchen as a new monument, jettison systems for landers, astronomy-based missions, and enhanced management of astronaut specialities ( more here ). The complete patch list is: · 489 Implement a warning when fast-forwarding if astronauts are present on the Moon. This should be effective on both the Top Summary Menu and the…

5 Aug 2023

17:12:08NewsAnnouncing Summer Holiday update - Coming on August 12th———Community

Community · published 5 Aug 2023, 17:12:08 UTC

Announcing Summer Holiday update - Coming on August 12th

Two weeks have passed since the game's release and I'm deeply grateful to those who have embraced it. Your prompt identification of certain issues has been invaluable, enabling me to release two patches addressing the most immediate concerns. I want to reassure everyone that I'm committed to continued troubleshooting and, equally importantly, expanding the game's content. The feedback suggestin…

29 Jul 2023

13:55:21NewsR1.02 is live———11818939

Game update · published 29 Jul 2023, 13:55:21 UTC

R1.02 is live

Release 1.02 is live. It includes fixes for bugs found by players this week and two new missions: · 597 Fix roster - roaster spelling issue · 598 Add hint on peak electrical power mission that researching battery is a good idea · 599 Add a mission to setup a basic fuselage with essentials · 600 Add a mission to supply the fuselage with supplies · 601 Improve top menu ergonomics, especially expl…

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23 Jul 2023

16:52:05News40 minutes Demo is back———Steam news

Steam news · published 23 Jul 2023, 16:52:05 UTC

40 minutes Demo is back

A demo for the fully released version of Outer Space Shack is now accessible from the store page . This demo offers you a 40-minute sneak peek into the Moon scenario. Commence your journey at the Rocket Academy to grasp the fundamental elements of the game, and then carry on from there. If your pace is brisk enough, you might even complete the challenging task of keeping an astronaut on the Moo…

16:43:08NewsMaintenance Patch R1.01———11767669

Game update

20 May 2023

06:03:08NewsRegolith blocks are back in outer Space Shack———Community

Community · published 20 May 2023, 06:03:08 UTC

Regolith blocks are back in outer Space Shack