What changed in ASTRONEER in 2024

Various crash fixes implemented, including a specific fix for crashes on save load.

Storms now affect power gameplay, increasing wind power and decreasing solar power near the eye of the storm.

Laterite added to the Toxic Forest biome and planned for other underground biomes.

Added a pop-up reference guide for Aeoluz to assist players upon arrival.

All platforms will be unlocked with the first rootkit, allowing immediate base building.

Rewards for points include cosmetics from previous years and new items like the 'Hard Suit'.

After completing the main event, players can receive various useful items and resources.

The Project CHEER Delivery Event is back, allowing players to recover lost toys and craft new ones for points.

Multi-colored lights return to adorn tether lines, providing decoration and support for construction projects.

Players can earn points by delivering packaged toys with varying point values based on the toy type.

Audio cue on an endgame lore item would not play if quick-stowed.

Crashing after interacting with the Glitch Portal but before landing on Aeoluz would lock some players out of the DLC.

Vault Scanners pointing in the incorrect direction if rotated in the backpack slot.

Various crash fixes implemented.

Check for duplicate store items was running too frequently.

Xbox players who purchased the Glitchwalkers Deluxe Bundle would be sent to the store page upon interacting with the Glitch Portal and could not access Aeoluz.

Added missing lore in the Cyber Canyon 'crossroads'.

Level 1 Alpha Storm Protection has been extended to help players learn the new mechanics upon landing on Aeoluz.

Storm fog on Aeoluz has been reduced by 25% to improve visibility within storms.

Typo on the Glitch Shelter which read 'the the' instead of 'the'.

Glitchwalkers DLC will be released on November 13, 2024, introducing new story and gameplay elements.

New storm types added, including Glitched Storms in the base game and more dangerous Hacked Storms on Aeoluz.

New characters Bl!tZ and Frank Capiano added, each with unique roles in the Glitchwalkers storyline.

Glitched Storms will also be added to the base game as a free update alongside the DLC.

Glitched Storms will appear in the solar system, requiring players to avoid being hacked by these digital tempests.

New mission line and content such as storms and RUBY are available for all players, free of charge.

Players can join multiplayer games hosted by those who own the DLC, allowing exploration of new content.

A new mission chain is available in both the base game and the expansion, featuring new lore and cutscenes.

Introduction of new modules like the Ruby Module, Vault Finder, and D-Cipher Module, along with new items like Rootkits.

Players will receive exclusive rewards including a HackerSuit, Coded Couture palette, and Eternal Review visor.

Aeoluz features 8 new biomes, dangerous terrain, and unique points of interest, designed by Bl!tZ.

The Glitchwalkers expansion introduces a new storyline and planet, Aeoluz, along with new gameplay mechanics.

The first DLC, Glitchwalkers, will be released in two days.

New content for the base game includes the addition of storms and a new module.

New screenshots for Aelouz, the new planet in the Glitchwalkers expansion, have been released.

Contribute biofuels to earn points for unlocking unique cosmetics and items.

Process Sturdysquash Samples into various types of biofuels using Cauldrangea with different production speeds.

Earn cosmetics such as masks, hats, and palettes by accumulating points during the event.

Participate in the Fuel Acquisition, Renewal & Maintenance event to harvest Sturdysquash and earn rewards.

All players will receive summer lore items during this event due to a previous update delay for Switch players.

Two new plants spotted in the caves of Sylva and the mountains of Vesania.

Additional minor bug fixes related to EXO Outfitters.

First ever DLC announced for release in Q4 of this year.

The Extra Large Canister Platform should now correctly appear on the Compass when on Calidor.

Astroneer's first ever DLC, Glitchwalkers, will introduce new areas and challenges.

Resipound: Created using Silicone and Plastic. Automaton 009: Crafted with Resipound and Diamond.

Players can craft Resipound and Automaton 009 to earn points and unlock rewards.

Submit items via the EXO Request Platform for incremental rewards including resources, fireworks, lore items, EXO Chips, portable smelters, QT-RTGs.

Earn new items: 'Cog-nition' Hat, 'Respir-8' Mask, 'Scrap Wrap' Palette based on points accumulated.

Exchange resources at the EXO Request Platform to accumulate points: Carbon, Resipound, Diamond, Nanocarbon Alloy, Automaton 009.

The repair settings can only be accessed from the main menu and need to be re-enabled each time the game starts.

Fixed issue where several items drilled into non-terrain would not properly slot into the backpack when quick stowed.

Missions have been added to guide players to new discoveries, including G. desolo: Verification.

Fixed performance issues for hosts during Rail Missions when a client joins.

The game will create a copy of your save file when using the repair tool, preserving the original.

Backpack Aux Slot now correctly autopulls the next bundle of Power Extenders.

Updates made to tooltips for certain items.

Most organic production rates have been slowed to allow more breathing room for other power production methods.

Clients in a multiplayer session now correctly receive the PUM-KN Shelter from the Fall LTE.

Fixed the quality and aspect ratio of the full screen Message of the Day image.

Fixed tooltips that incorrectly listed printers as available for Exo Request Platform Recovery after the event.

New settings introduced for repairing save files that cannot be loaded, with a warning about potential item deletion.

Includes options to delete non-persistent world objects, inactive Limited-Time Event objects, and completed mission objects.

Fixed progress bar mismatch for the Exo Request Platform during the Repeating Stage in the Summer Event.

A tool designed to address performance issues and crashes by cleaning up excessive objects in the game world.

Two new schematics unlocked upon collecting Data Circuits: Extra Large Resource Canister and Large Rover Seat B.

Fixed issue where the EXO Recovery Platform did not drop packaged Resource Canisters on launch.

Fixed the missing mouse collision for the PUM-KN shelter hologram in the catalog.

Players who haven't acquired the Starter Bundle can now see it available in the store.

Point progress now displays correctly for both Host and Clients in multiplayer.

All players in multiplayer now receive all LTE points sent on a request rocket.

Clients in multiplayer now hear destruction sound effects when harvesting harmless hazards.

Drilled items now properly slot into the backpack when quick stowed.

Explosive Personality name now displays correctly without clipping in the Customization Menu.

MOTD menu no longer opens in the background while the player is in the Store.

New item that allows players to harvest organic material from tappable plants.

Storage Sensors now function correctly for Trade Platforms.

Power Puzzle box tops now pop open less aggressively.

New cosmetic bundle available in Exo Outfitters themed around plants.

Five new tappable plant variants introduced across various biomes.

Harmless hazards will not produce debris when destroyed by dynamite.

Correct SFX now plays when a resource is consumed by a puzzle.

Message of the Day is now properly hidden upon dismissal and can be closed by clicking the close button.

Addresses the lids of Puzzle Boxes colliding with items inside causing them to scatter.

The intro cinematic can now be skipped on Xbox.

Embark on a new adventure in the Breakdown Event, unfolding in three stages starting January 29.

The Contour Palette now appears correctly on all Hats and Masks.

'Travelling Companion' objectives are now correctly translated in Russian.

Clients can no longer join before the host has left their dropship.

Images in the Full Screen Message of the Day now have corrected aspect ratio.

Earn new items including the 'Baublegum' Visor, 'Liminal Leak' Palette, and 'Explosive Personality' Hat during the event.

Reduced byte costs and simplified recipe for the EXO Request Platform.

Claim an exclusive Fifth Anniversary party hat for free at EXO Outfitters in February.

Starting Biome is now listed in the game configuration page in the Astropedia.

Singular Substance mission description is now translated in all supported languages.

One-time Tooltips should now appear correctly on Rail Post bundles.