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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | Minor fixes (reverted) Original changelog: * Fix font issue for Asian languages * Performance improvements in collision detection * Improved bolt-on selection UX for keyboard/gamepad * Fix bug which sometimes freezes bolt-on selection Due to bug reports the changes have been reverted on the main branch, but remain active on experimental. | 17498192 | |
| Game update | Hotfix to correct Steam Deck controls issue Latest version (1.5.2) caused controls on Steam Deck to be inverted. This hotfix downgrades Defold to 1.9.4 which resolves the issue. | 17269272 | |
| In-game event | Techsmith+ Released What is Techsmith+ ? Once you have purchased all upgrades in the Techsmith, you will unlock Techsmith+. This reveals a new collection of upgrades to purchase for your gyrocopter. If you experience any issues If anything breaks, please let us know by using the "Bug Report" functionality on the game's main menu. Please make sure to attach error logs (if any), and your e-mail address for follow-up… | 17249677 | |
| Community | Techsmith+ - beta available now! What is Techsmith+ ? Once you have purchased all upgrades in the Techsmith, you will unlock Techsmith+. This reveals a new collection of upgrades to purchase for your gyrocopter. The feature has been fully implemented, and we are looking for players to test it to ensure everything is working as expected before rolling it out on the main branch. How can I get access to it right now? The update c… | — | |
| Community | Techsmith+ We are considering a new feature and would love to hear your thoughts. In order to extend the game's progression past the main story and once all upgrades have been purchased, we would like to add something called "Techsmith+". This would automatically unlock once all upgrades in the regular Techsmith have been purchased. A new set of upgrades would be presented. Current list is: Core ideas: ·… | — | |
| Game update | Fix font issue This is a minor update to fix a font issue impacting Japanese, Korean, and potentially Simplified Chinese. | 16368431 | |
| Game update | Engine upgrade This update upgrades the game engine version to Defold 1.9.4. We are hoping this resolves the recent crashes experienced by some Windows users when triggering a new level. If you are still experiencing crashes, please hit BUG REPORT on the main menu and follow the instructions. Please ensure you email us engine_crash_log.bin (and/or engine_crash_log.bin_backup.bin), which will help us in debugg… | 16093641 | |
| Game update | Minor update We have recently been receiving reports of crashes. This update will allow us to better debug the issues. If you are still experiencing crashes, please hit BUG REPORT on the main menu and follow the instructions. This patch should ensure engine_crash_log.bin is generated more reliably, which will help us in debugging. | 15984767 | |
| Game update | Minor update Re-coloured friendly drones to distinguish them from enemies Re-coloured enemy drones to highlight them Fix back button in Discovery Log Add padlock to undiscovered entries in Discovery Log | 15861325 | |
| In-game event | Discovery log Version 1.43 introduces a much requested feature, the Discovery Log! The Discovery Log lets you view all biomes, blocks & enemies that you have encountered. Any that you have not encountered yet will be greyed out, meaning you can use the Discovery Log to hunt for 100% game completion (which requires completing all levels + discovering all blocks/biomes/enemies). | 15649958 | |
| Game update | Minor update Fix visual glitch related to Reverborator, Orbital Battle Axe, Goblin Leader · Fix Goblin Cannoneer invalid vector bug · Add developer cross promo | 15559887 | |
| Game update | Patch 1.41 Fix sound looping bug in Challenge Simulatron menu Fix music bug related to picking up a rune | 15110498 | |
| In-game event | Challenge Simulatron News for this update · Challenge Simulatron - new endgame challenge mode where you can complete randomly generated levels of increasing difficulty to prove your abilities · Balancing changes, nerfs to enemy spawn rates and health · Fixes to Techsmith and Gloz's Workshop back button · New gamepad bindings Challenge Simulatron This is a new endgame challenge mode. You are tasked with mining throu… | 15035272 | |
| In-game event | Gloz's Workshop News for this update · New questline: Gloz's Workshop (requires completion of "Cure" questline) · Re-balanced ghost enemies · New consumable item types · "Overdrive Thrusters" reduced fuel usage from 10% to 5% · Better achievement unlocking (re-check achievements each time overworld is entered) What's coming up? Gloz's Workshop is the first step in fleshing out the endgame. The next major updat… | 14740734 | |
| Steam news | Content update incoming What's coming? · New questline: Gloz's Workshop (requires completion of "Cure" questline) · Re-balanced ghost enemies · New consumable item types · "Overdrive Thrusters" reduced fuel usage from 10% to 5% · Better achievement unlocking (re-check achievements each time overworld is entered) How can I test it? You can gain access to the new features by switching to the experimental branch. Please… | — | |
| Game update | Content update patch (v1.36) Fixes relating to the new content update: · New secret achievement should now unlock immediately when completed · Fix savefiles not reaching 100% when they should · Treasure golem should now appear more often again when it is the last thing to unlock | 14346691 | |
| Major update | Content Update New in this update: · A new questline, including a challenging finale to the campaign · Brand new biome · New bolt-on tech: Gloom Disperser · Two new achievements | — | |
| Community | Community items It's time to delve into the depths and discover the treasures lurking deep underground... * 15 bolt-on trading cards (and a rare gem badge to craft!) * 10 biome backgrounds * 5 BORE BLASTERS emoticons | — | |
| Community | Anti-virus update We have recently had some issues with the game executable being marked as unsafe by various anti-virus programs. We have done extensive work to rectify this, including reaching out to individual anti-virus vendors to have the game marked as safe. If you have any issues, please follow the instructions below: Windows Defender The executable has been confirmed as safe by Microsoft. Please update W… | — | |
| Game update | Change log v1.34 * Fixed scoring for "Extraction" daily run mode. Unfortunately today's scores are compromised. * Attempted fix for anti-virus flagging the game exe. UPDATE If you are using Windows Defender, please update it and then try again. The build has been whitelisted by Microsoft. If you are using BitDefender, we have submitted the build for evaluation. Until that is completed the build may still be fla… | 13996531 | |
| Game update | Change log v1.30 Added sound to Daily Run objective announcement Show player's score on yesterday's leaderboard Bug fixes | 13867876 | |
| In-game event | Daily Runs This update introduces daily runs! Compete in order to get the best score in a variety of scenarios: Elimination - Defeat as many enemies as possible Extraction - Get to the chest as quickly as possible Destruction - Destroy as many blocks as possible Acquisition - Get the highest score possible Collection - Gather as many artefacts as possible Note that only the first run of the day is added t… | 13833506 | |
| In-game event | Endgame Update #1 This update completes step 1 of the Endgame Roadmap. It introduces a questline about the corruption afflicting King Grimnir Hoardbeard and the goblins. . Other changes: * Bullet damage bolt-on has been buffed * Added a red chest to goblin treasure ships * Minor fixes and tweaks Further endgame updates are planned, to find out more read here: | 13772405 | |
| Community | Endgame Roadmap This is a quick note to update you all on what we are working on after processing all the feedback we have received. Our first priority is of course bug fixes, however we have also come up with a roadmap to flesh out the endgame for the levels after the main quest (in its current state) is completed. Here is what we have planned currently: (Very light spoilers hidden behind spoiler tags) * A qu… | — | |
| Game update | Change log v1.19 Fix dialogue bug in vault Ice spikes now have no effect while special ability is active Fix duplicated effects for Overdrive Thrusters and Petroglyph Sonar | 13729295 | |
| In-game event | Change log v1.18 Allow replenishing fuel after running out + add small amount of sideways movement Attempt fix for input bug related to bolt-on menu Fix Jewelsight bug for special biomes like dwarf ruins Vortex quest - fix unintentional survival Don't allow dialogue to interrupt shooting Fix gun drones sometimes spawning tons of bombs or mortars Tweaked darkness intensity | 13725639 | |
| In-game event | Change log v1.17 Buff Gunnar's special ability Speed up gem drone movement Fix issue where drone improvement software didn't spawn when shooting drone was picked Remove fuel blocks from goblin treasure ship Various performance improvements Various balance tweaks | 13713745 |
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