Major update

Patch #7 – Slightly Unhinged, Heavily Armored

Artificial Extinction 2 · published 13 Sep 2026, 21:10 UTC · build 25282509

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The Mech has officially been deployed. This may have been a mistake.

Version 1.0.07 is now live, adding the new playable Mech to Artificial Extinction 2.

Autonomous. Pilotable. Occasionally Sensible.

The Mech can fight autonomously alongside you or be piloted directly from its cockpit.

It may actually be most effective when placed into Attack Mode and allowed to make its own decisions. It is heavily armed, surprisingly powerful and—at least for now—probably too inexpensive to build.

I may have to correct that in a future update. Enjoy this brief period of irresponsible military spending.

The Mech is still not perfect. It can occasionally get stuck, requiring you to climb into the cockpit and rescue it. It is also prone to suicidal charges.

But you’re not perfect either, and the Mech has never complained about you.

This is only Version 1 of the Mech. I’ll continue improving its movement, behaviour, balance and abilities based on your feedback.

Smoother FPS Controls

This patch also includes changes intended to reduce the coarseness or jerkiness some players experienced while aiming in FPS mode.

Mouse movement should now feel smoother and more precise, particularly when making small adjustments.

Other Improvements

Version 1.0.07 also includes numerous smaller quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

Many previous patches focused on balance and redesigning parts of the game based on player feedback. This update is different. The Mech adds an entirely new layer of firepower, strategy and questionable decision-making.

I’m very happy with how Artificial Extinction 2 continues to evolve, and your feedback has played an enormous role in shaping it.

I’ll be travelling to Tokyo shortly for Tokyo Game Show, so there likely won’t be another update for a couple of weeks. In the meantime, please keep sharing your experiences and feedback.

If you’re enjoying the game, recommending it on Steam is greatly appreciated. Reviews make a meaningful difference for a small independent game.

Thank you for playing, and please let me know what you think of the Mech.

— Chris

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