What changed in ASTRONEER in 2016

73 updates · 10 main milestones · Dec 16, 2016 to Dec 29, 2016

  1. 22 events
    Fix clients unable to hear SFX category soundsbug fix
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    Likely fix for client unable to click launch buttons with mousebug fix
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    Update Discovery version of Geysers to not include snapping pointschanges
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    Fix Popper hazards spawning new research items on save loadbug fix
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    Ensure players joining Steam MP session are friends with someone in sessionnew content
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    Fix clients unable to hear SFX category soundsbug fix
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    Fix clients not seeing correct light and oxygen state on tethersbug fix
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    Prevent players from entering vehicles while interacting/holding itemsquality of life
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    Fix client Condenser exploit for unfilled fuel canisterbug fix
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    Fix clients not seeing correct light and oxygen state on tethersbug fix
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    Fix Popper hazards spawning new research items on save loadbug fix
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    Fix research item exploit with save and reloadbug fix
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    Fix resources hovering out of backpack on loading savebug fix
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    Ensure players joining Steam MP session are friends with someone in sessionnew content
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    Fix client Condenser exploit allowing unfilled fuel canisterbug fixMilestone
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    Update bones discoveries for random orientation to terrainchanges
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    Update bones discoveries for random orientation to terrainchanges
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    Fix for client unable to click launch buttons with mousebug fix
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    Prevent players from entering vehicles while interacting/holding itemsquality of life
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    Fix research item exploit with save game reloadbug fixMilestone
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    Update Discovery version of Geysers to remove snapping pointschanges
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    Fix resources hovering out of backpack on loading savebug fix
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  2. 34 events
    Fix exploit for infinite resources during launchbug fixMilestone

    Fixes an exploit allowing players to trade for infinite resources.

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    Fix host's gamepad cursor bug when client joinsbug fix
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    Fix invert Y for gamepad applying to cursor motionbug fix
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    Allow Shuttle/Spaceship to reattach to previously created hubsgameplay
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    Double power requirement and production time of Condenserbalance change
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    Add ability to enter seat when detached from vehiclenew content
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    Controls screen now displays controller buttons correctlyui ux

    Controls screen accessed from pause menu now correctly displays controller buttons when using controller.

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    Fix bug with building platforms after conduit hub branchedbug fix

    Fix bug allowing player to make building platforms after a conduit hub has already been branched.

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    Change Shuttle/Spaceship conduit hub type to habitat typegameplay
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    Cut value of Fuel in half on Trade modulebalance change
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    Fix bug with full oxygen tank not saving from suffocationbug fix

    Fix bug that would not allow a full oxygen tank to save an Astroneer from suffocating.

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    Change Shuttle/Spaceship conduit hub type to match habitatgameplay
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    Fix unplaced dropships bug after loading a savebug fix

    Fix bug where after loading a save, unplaced dropships would freak out.

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    Fix bug with unplaced dropships after loading a savebug fix

    Unplaced dropships would behave erratically.

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    Fix physics problems with large storage on truckbug fix
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    Add ability to sit in dropship while mounted on a vehiclenew content
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    Fix ability to pick yourself up while in a seatbug fix

    Fixes the issue of being unable to leave the seat.

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    Fix bug with oxygen tank not saving Astroneer from suffocatingbug fix
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    Fix exploit for infinite resources during tradebug fixMilestone

    Fix exploit allowing player to trade for infinite resources by thieving the item like a pirate while launching.

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    Cut value of Fuel in half on Trade modulebalance change
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    Add ability to enter seat when detached from vehiclenew content
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    Double power requirement and production time of Condenserbalance change
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    Allow backpack expansion slots to use Filters, Tanks, and Tethersgameplay
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    Add ability to sit in dropship while mounted on a vehiclenew content
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    Allow Shuttle/Spaceship to reattach to previously created hubsgameplay
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    Fix algorithm for height of new base platformsbug fix

    Ensures flat terrain results in flat bases.

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    Allow expansion slots on backpack to use Filters, Tanks, and Tethersgameplay
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    Fix physics problems with large storage on truckbug fix
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    Fix invert Y for gamepad applying to cursor motionbug fix
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    Controls screen now correctly displays controller buttonsui ux

    Controls screen accessed from pause menu now correctly displays controller buttons when using controller.

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    Fix host's gamepad cursor bug when client joinsbug fix
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    Fix bug with building platforms after conduit hub branchingbug fix
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    Fix ability to pick yourself up while in a seatbug fix

    Fix ability to pick yourself up while in a seat, and being unable to leave seat.

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    Fix algorithm for height of new base platformsbug fix

    Fix algorithm that picks the height of new base platforms, so that flat terrain makes flat bases.

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  3. 6 events
    LOD Distances Adjusted for Base Itemsperformance

    LOD distances on all base items have been set to be more aggressive.

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    Tether System Performance ImprovementsperformanceMilestone

    Rewritten tether system with massive performance gains.

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    Reduced Unnecessary Game Updatesperformance

    Improved how often the game updates unnecessary elements.

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    Tether System Performance ImprovementsperformanceMilestone

    Rewritten tether system with massive performance gains.

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    LOD Distances Adjusted for Base Itemsperformance

    LOD distances on all base items have been adjusted for better performance.

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    Fixed Game Update Frequencybug fix

    Improved how often the game updates unnecessary elements.

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  4. 6 events
    Resolved 100% crash for Intel Core2 Duo and Core2 Quad usersbug fixMilestone
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    Resolved 100% crash for Intel Core2 Duo and Core2 Quad usersbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed unplayable framerate when going undergroundbug fix

    Disabled reverb to resolve framerate issues on certain hardware.

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    Fixed unplayable framerate when going undergroundbug fix

    Disabled reverb to resolve performance issues on certain hardware.

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    Fixed SteamVR launching alongside the gamebug fix

    Clarified that the game does not support VR.

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    Fixed SteamVR launching alongside the gamebug fix

    Removed unintended launch of SteamVR as the game does not support VR.

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  5. 5 events
    ASTRONEER Early Access Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    ASTRONEER will be available on Steam Early Access and Game Preview on Xbox One and Windows Store.

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    Crash Fixes and Performance Improvementsbug fix

    Patch uploaded to fix many crashing issues and improve framerate for users with above-spec hardware.

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    Launch Issues on Windows 7bug fix

    Addressed problems with launching the game from some Windows 7 machines.

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    Astroneer Early Access Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Astroneer will be available December 16, 2016 on Steam Early Access & Game Preview on Xbox One and Windows Store.

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    Crash Fixes and Performance Improvementsbug fix

    Patch uploaded to fix many crashing issues and improve framerate for users with high-spec hardware.

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