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Beyond SolarNewsUpdate Notes for August 27, 2026.
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Update Notes for August 27, 2026.

Beyond Solar · published 27 Aug 2026, 12:45 UTC

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PATCH NOTES FOR AUGUST 27, 2026.


HOUSING

Three New Workshop Furnishings

We added three new Utility furnishings for workshops, engineering bays, and industrial rooms:

• Power Generator
• Maintenance Bot
• Service Arm

All three have localized names and descriptions across every language currently supported by Housing.


Pipe Snapping Improvements

We reworked the snap points across all 28 Infrastructure pipe pieces so different shapes connect more cleanly.

This pass includes:

• Better alignment between conduits, elbows, risers, caps, couplers, and junctions
• More reliable snapping for smaller pipe pieces
• Reduced gaps and visible seams between connected pipes
• Cleaner overlap around collars and pipe openings
• Rim lighting removed from pipe pieces for a cleaner pixel-art appearance


GAMEPLAY

Void Rift Visual and Hit Feedback Improvements

We polished Void Rift so the weapon reads more clearly during combat.

This update includes:

• A pointed beam tip instead of a flat edge
• A smoother taper across both the dark core and magenta outer trail
• Player and drone trails that reach the top of the visible screen more consistently
• More reliable hit effects when enemies have several overlapping collision areas
• Better visual feedback against enemies found in later chapters

These changes affect the weapon's appearance and hit feedback. Damage and balance remain unchanged.


THANK YOU FOR THE FEEDBACK

Many of today's changes came directly from player reports and screenshots.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report issues and share suggestions. Your screenshots and reports led directly to today's pipe alignment and Void Rift fixes.


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