What changed in ASTRONEER in 2017

The Terrain Brush color ring now reflects the player color in the 'tool disabled' state.

New Soundtrack Volume 2 by Rutger Zuydervelt added for free to purchasers of the Astroneer soundtrack.

New Soundtrack Volume 2 by Rutger Zuydervelt added for free to purchasers of the Astroneer soundtrack.

The soil burn-off effect on the drill now displays correctly for Client players in Multiplayer games.

Resolved an issue where the 'No Power' text and symbol were not visible on Modules for Client players on Xbox One.

Resolved instances of Client players getting stuck while driving a Rover in Multiplayer games.

The Research Chamber operates using a new streaming power system that connects to power sources.

Fixed issue where players could hold objects during the re-launch animation from orbit.

The Research Chamber now uses streaming power and allows players to accumulate Bytes from researchable items.

Resource colors have been updated to better reflect their real-world counterparts.

Soil burn-off effect on the drill now displays correctly for Client players in Multiplayer games.

New players will receive on-screen prompts explaining updated mechanics and content.

Added a prompt warning players about potential bugs with old saves.

Added prompts for unsupported old saves and a message of the day area on the home screen.

The game now auto-saves appropriately when force quitting.

Client player’s dropship now displays thrusters in Multiplayer games.

The new Research Chamber uses streaming power and allows players to accumulate Bytes from research.

Resolved issues with quick stowing of items not interacting well with the backpack printer.

Resource colors have been updated to better reflect their real-world counterparts.

Resolved issue where 'No Power' text and symbol were not visible on Modules to Client players in Multiplayer games.

The research system has been completely changed, introducing Bytes as a way to unlock items.

The Catalog allows players to unlock printable blueprints for items using accumulated Bytes.

The game now auto-saves when force quitting via the window 'x' or ALT+F4.

Fixed an issue where players could hold objects during the re-launch animation.

The Catalog is now the central hub for unlocking printable blueprints for items.

The research system has been completely changed to allow players to unlock items using Bytes.

Terrain Brush color ring now reflects the player color in the 'tool disabled' state.

The Research Chamber operates using a new streaming power system.

Dropship now displays thrusters correctly in Multiplayer games.

Resolved instances of Client players getting stuck while driving a Rover in Multiplayer games.

New players will receive on-screen prompts explaining updated mechanics and content.

Resolved issues with quick stowing of items not interacting well with the backpack printer.

Improved steering and stability for Rovers.

Addressed various bugs including respawning issues and disappearing saves.

New camera control scheme for terrain tool usage.

New camera controls and aiming mechanics for the terrain tool using gamepad.

Tether posts now place at the Astroneer's feet and can be moved afterward.

Resolved Smelter audio loop issue for Client players.

Added audio for Winch, Worklight, vehicle animations, and updated Beacon audio.

Tether posts now fall to the ground when terrain is deformed underneath them.

Fixed issues with key/button assignments and audio settings persisting incorrectly.

Tethers fall to the ground when terrain is deformed beneath them.

Tether posts are now placed at the Astroneer’s feet and can be moved afterward.

Creates a flat plane perpendicular to the planet's curve.

Improved steering and stability for Rovers to reduce flipping and spiraling.

New audio for Winch, Worklight, and vehicle animations.

Resolved multiple rare crash scenarios related to Rovers and resolution changes.

Creates a flat plane perpendicular to the planet's curve, allowing for new building techniques.

Refinery module converts Ammonium into refined Hydrazine.

New mode allows the Fuel Condenser to automatically reactivate when its battery is charged until the canister is filled.

Ammonium can now be mined from crystals and refined into Hydrazine at the new Refinery module.

Players start with one reusable canister, which can hold sediment or hydrazine and can be printed for 1 Resin.

Terrain is now considered a resource, requiring sediment to add or flatten terrain.

Refinery module converts Ammonium into refined Hydrazine, requiring canisters for storage.

Terrain is now considered a resource, requiring 'ammo' in containers for adding or flattening terrain.

Players start with one reusable canister; additional canisters can be printed from the backpack.

Removing terrain is unrestricted and does not consume power, allowing for strategic backpack power usage.

New module allows filtering of resources from collected sediment, producing various resources based on rarity.

Changes made to the Fuel Condenser to work with reusable canisters and balance with the new Refinery.

New module filters resources from collected sediment, producing various resources.

Changes made to the Fuel Condenser for compatibility with reusable canisters and balance.

Ammonium can be mined from crystals and refined into Hydrazine at the new Refinery module.

Removing terrain is unrestricted and does not consume power, allowing for strategic backpack power usage.

Partnership with Fangamer to produce and sell Astroneer merchandise.

A completely new gameplay mechanic allowing players to use terrain as a resource.

A completely new gameplay mechanic allowing players to use terrain as a resource.

Partnership with Fangamer to offer Astroneer merchandise.

Fixed the issue where Host players see worklights illuminated for themselves and Client players, but Client players do not see the light.

The effects of storms have been scaled back down to reduce the loss of rovers and items.

Fixed issue where the transform of an object moving into the backpack isn't set correctly, causing the item to appear inside the Astroneer.

Fixed issue where conduits stray off their intended path when resin is placed on them.

Fixed issue where ghost Astroneer corpses appear at your base upon death.

Fixed the bug where conduits stray off their intended path when resin is placed on them.

The effects of storms have been scaled back down to reduce the loss of rovers and items.

Fixed issue where Host players see worklights illuminated for themselves and Client players, but Client players do not see the light.

Resolved the issue where the transform of an object moving into the backpack isn't set correctly, causing the item to appear inside the Astroneer.

Fixed the issue where ghost Astroneer corpses appear at your base upon death.

Multiplayer on this build is unstable and may contain unforeseen bugs.

Noted that multiplayer on this build is unstable and may have unforeseen bugs.

Introduced quick tether placement functionality for gamepad users.

Introduced an entirely new gamepad scheme to the experimental branch of Astroneer.

New actions added including active grabbing and quick tether placement.

Introduced an entirely new gamepad scheme in the experimental branch of Astroneer.

Implemented the ability to deform while the camera is still active.

Added new action for active grabbing while using the gamepad.

Fixed numerical error buildup in camera system causing jitter and drift.

Fixed a recurring crash during the object update cycle. Object updating is now more efficient.

Implemented basic gameplay telemetry collection.

Migrated to Unreal Engine version 4.15.

Fixed issue where the Research Module would be restored to a bugged state if the game was saved at the wrong moment during chest unlock.

The Smelter will no longer lose resource nuggets if there are no slots available on the module, nuggets will fall to the ground instead.

Xbox players should now be able to join a previously suspended online game session.

Xbox players should now be able to join a previously suspended online game session.

Worklight object is now available in the build and printable from the backpack.

Oxygen tank cost restored to 1 Titanium.

Fixed a recurring crash during the object update cycle. Object updating is now more efficient.

Several fixes to the Gravity system should reduce instances of Vehicles and unearthed objects floating away.

Set up headless game server to begin the process of dedicated server implementation.

Several fixes to the Gravity system should reduce instances of Vehicles and unearthed objects floating away.

Fixed a nondeterministic terrain generation issue which resulted in terrain seams around the landing zone.

Fall Damage model been refactored to use fall velocity instead of absolute height values.

A variety of error messages for joining Multiplayer games have been implemented in game and localized in all shipping languages.

Fixed issue where the Research Module would be restored to a bugged state if the game was saved at the wrong moment during chest unlock.

Fixed a nondeterministic terrain generation issue which resulted in terrain seams around the landing zone.

Set up headless game server to begin the process of dedicated server implementation.

Client players should no longer be generating different terrain than the Host in Multiplayer games.

Fixed numerical error buildup in camera system causing jitter and drift.

Oxygen tank cost restored to 1 Titanium.

A variety of error messages for joining Multiplayer games have been implemented in game and localized in all shipping languages.

Fixed issue where the Smelter would be restored to a bugged state if the game was saved during the smelting process.

Migrated to Unreal Engine version 4.15.

Implemented basic gameplay telemetry collection.

Fixed a crash that occurs when players attempt to load a previously saved game from the Main Menu.

Client players should no longer be generating different terrain than the Host in Multiplayer games.

Spikers should once again be visible to Client players in Multiplayer games.

Full tanks no longer appear empty to Client players in Multiplayer games.

Fixed an edge-case issue where players are unable to proceed with the game after clicking the take-off button at the end of the landing sequence.

Full tanks no longer appear empty to Client players in Multiplayer games.

Fixed an edge-case issue where players are unable to proceed with the game after clicking the take-off button at the end of the landing sequence.

Background music tracks may sometimes loop or cut out early. Base conduit may sometimes extend off the intended trajectory.

Backpack shoulder auxiliary slots can hold arbitrary items again.

Fixed issue where the Smelter would be restored to a bugged state if the game was saved during the smelting process.

The Smelter will no longer lose resource nuggets if there are no slots available on the module, nuggets will fall to the ground instead.

Fall Damage model been refactored to use fall velocity instead of absolute height values.

Worklight object is now available in the build and printable from the backpack.

Fixed a crash that occurs when players attempt to load a previously saved game from the Main Menu.

Spikers should once again be visible to Client players in Multiplayer games.

New members Elijah O’Rear and Sam Wolpert have joined the development team, doubling engineering manpower.

A new test item called The Worklight is being rolled out for players to test.

New features for the planetary landscape including volcanoes, beaches, and possibly water are being developed.

New features for the planetary landscape including volcanoes, beaches, and possibly water.

A new test item called The Worklight is being rolled out for testing in the experimental branch.

New members Elijah O’Rear and Sam Wolpert have joined the development team, doubling the engineering manpower.

This longtime bug should now never happen again.

Implemented raw logging for join errors in multiplayer games.

Fixed an issue where players became stuck inside the Habitat.

Sprint can now be toggled by pressing the left thumbstick.

Sprint can now be toggled on the Xbox GamePad by pressing the left thumbstick.

Thrusters are now 10x as fun as they were before.

Implemented player-facing messages for join errors in multiplayer games.

Improving handling for better stability when traversing planets.

Thrusters are still in the experimental stage with upgraded thrust.

Multiplayer joining and error logging is still a work in progress.

Rover center of gravity has been lowered, improving handling.

Examples include Medium Rover, Large Rover, etc.

Examples include Medium Rover, Large Rover, etc.

Fixed ejected resource nuggets being ungrabbable for non-host players.

Fixed various audio cues playing incorrectly in multiplayer.

Improved rover stability in multiplayer so they no longer unrecoverably fly apart.

Turkish language has been added to the build.

Hydrazine canisters are now explosive.

Chests of the same type can now be re-researched, resolving an issue with certain unlocks.

Fixed power cells not unlocking despite the player receiving an unlock message.

Chests of the same type can now be re-researched, resolving an issue with certain unlocks.

Gas hazards now despawn after being uncovered from terrain.

Added Early Access/Pre-alpha + Build # to on-screen overlay.

Fixed an issue causing visible seams in terrain in multiplayer or after save load.

Fixed gamepad camera behavior while in planet navigation.

Rovers no longer unrecoverably fly apart.

Most rocks now despawn after being dug up.

Fixed incorrect research unlock text.

Medium Printer base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

Vehicle Bay base module will include a Rover Chassis blueprint, available for Printing.

Fix for player colour/suits being wrong in MP after Save game is loaded.

Vehicle Bay base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

Medium Printer base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

Fix for deadly heat-seeking storm boxes.

Medium Printer base module will include a Small Seat blueprint, available for Printing.

Fix for player colour/suits being wrong in MP after Save game is loaded.

Vehicle Bay base module will include a ROVER CHASSIS blueprint, available for Printing.

Medium Printer base module will include a SMALL SEAT blueprint, available for Printing.

Fix for DEADLY HEAT-SEEKING storm boxes.

Vehicle Bay base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

The Medium Printer will now include a Small Seat blueprint available for printing from the start.

Resolved an issue with deadly heat-seeking storm boxes.

The Vehicle Bay base module is now unlocked at the beginning of new games, no longer requiring blueprint research.

Medium Printer base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

Vehicle Bay base module will include a Rover Chassis blueprint, available for Printing.

Fix for player colour/suits being wrong in MP after Save game is loaded.

The Vehicle Bay will now include a Rover Chassis blueprint available for printing from the start.

Medium Printer base module will include a Small Seat blueprint, available for Printing.

The Medium Printer base module is now unlocked at the beginning of new games, no longer requiring blueprint research.

Fixed an issue where player colors and suits were incorrect in multiplayer after loading a saved game.

Vehicle Bay base module now unlocked at the beginning of new games.

A big change to how Research works will be implemented to make it more fun.

A big change to how Research works will be implemented to make it more fun.

Tomorrow's update will introduce Augments to the game.

Tomorrow's update will introduce Augments to the game.

The visuals of the Terrain Tool were tweaked to support the upcoming Augment update.

The visuals of the Terrain Tool were tweaked to support the upcoming Augment update.

The Terrain Tool is receiving visual updates to support new gameplay features.

The Terrain Tool is receiving visual updates to support new gameplay features.

Spikers can be jumped on without hurting you, like that jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo.

Cross-play multiplayer between Xbox One and Windows 10 Store PC versions now works!

Improve the distance at which objects have physics, allowing zebra balls to roll further from player.

Fix up the way that objects with research items get dug up. You can now kill hazards without uncovering their buried research item.

Fix the disappearance of vehicles and items, particularly when frame rates are low.

Spikers can be jumped on without hurting you, like that jellyfish scene from Finding Nemo.

A couple surprises you'll have to discover.

Improve the distance at which objects have physics, allowing zebra balls to roll further from player.

Cross-play multiplayer between Xbox One and Windows 10 Store PC versions now works!

Fix the disappearance of vehicles and items, particularly when frame rates are low.

Make spikers destroy after a bit when you dig them up.

A couple surprises you'll have to discover.

Make spikers destroy after a bit when you dig them up.

Fix up the way that objects with research items get dug up. You can now kill hazards without uncovering their buried research item.

Corrected trade module save behavior, ensuring lost trade ships in save games return to earth.

Resolved an issue where some unburied discoveries would not simulate physics after reloading a save.

Addressed four major crashes, including one that could prevent saves from loading and another occurring during multiplayer join.

Fixed a significant performance issue that occurred when training together many rovers or trucks.

Adjusted physics freeze distance to reduce cases where objects fall through the ground.

Adjusted physics freeze distance to decrease the occurrence of objects falling through the ground.

Fixed very bad performance when training together many rovers or trucks.

Addressed four major crashes, including one that could prevent saves from loading and another occurring on multiplayer join.

Resolved an issue where some unburied discoveries would not simulate physics after reloading a save.

Corrected the trade module save behavior; lost trade ships in existing save games should return to earth.