What changed in Oxygen Not Included in 2019
156 updates · 21 main milestones · Jan 31, 2019 to Dec 5, 2019
- 6 eventsFixed crash when replacing buildingsbug fix
Addressed a crash that could occur when a building was replaced.
SteamJuicer no longer gets stuckbug fixFixed the issue where the Juicer could get 'stuck' after use.
SteamFixed crash on Colony Summary screenbug fixResolved a crash issue when viewing the Colony Summary screen from the main menu.
SteamFixed missing body parts in Wind Tunnel animationsbug fixResolved the issue of missing body parts in the Wind Tunnel Duplicant animations.
SteamImproved build menu descriptionsui uxEnhanced descriptions for Mechanical Surfboard, Beach Chair, Hot Tub, Vertical Wind Tunnel, and Juicer.
SteamReliable camera and portal animationsbug fixInitial camera and portal animations when starting a new game now play reliably.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Overjoyed Responses Mechanicgameplay
Added a mechanic that provides bonus improvements to decor or productivity with new Overjoyed reaction animations.
SteamDuplicants Auto-Assign to Medical CotgameplayDuplicants will now auto-assign to a Medical Cot if they reach critical health.
SteamMeep's Mandatory Recreation Content Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneA free content pack featuring new recreation buildings and mechanics for Duplicants.
SteamFixed Bed and Bath Achievement Issuebug fixFixed the issue where the Bed and Bath achievement was being permanently failed.
SteamLoad Screen UI Improvementsui uxLoad screen now stretches to fit the width of the screen and groups saves by colony.
SteamAdded Low Res Textures Optionquality of lifeIntroduced a Low Res Textures option to the graphics menu.
SteamFixed Crash When Loading Older Savesbug fixMilestoneResolved a crash issue when loading older saves that do not have a world definition.
SteamFixed Various Gameplay Bugsbug fixFixed multiple bugs affecting gameplay, including Duplicants getting stuck and issues with pumps.
SteamNew Recreation Buildings Addednew contentMilestoneIntroduced new buildings including Sauna, Mechanical Surfboard, Hot Tub, Soda Fountain, Beach Chair, Juicer, and Vertical Wind Tunnel.
SteamCarpets Buffedbalance changeCarpets now provide better decor and a stress reduction effect, but slow down movespeed.
Steam - 25 eventsAutomation Sensor Statuses Now Use Red/Green Terminologyquality of lifeSteamFix for Inactive Transformers Not Depleting Instantlybug fixSteamNew Colony Initiatives/Achievements Addednew contentSteamHeavi-Watt Conductive Wire Max Wattage Increased to 50kWbalance changeSteamHatch Diets Now Include Aluminum Ore and Electrumbalance changeSteamFix for Several Cases Where Fabricator Buildings Would Stop Being Workedbug fixSteamFix for Steam Achievements Not Being Earned After Sandbox Mode is Enabledbug fixSteamFix for Muted Video Playbackbug fixSteamResource Screen is Now Vertically Collapsible and Scrollableui uxSteamFix Crash When Steam Condenses in an Airflow Tilebug fixSteamNew buildings for material processingnew contentMilestone
New buildings added to process and upgrade materials found in the game.
SteamColony goals for duplicantsgameplayMilestoneNew colony goals introduced for duplicants to strive for.
SteamFix for Various Strings Typo Fixesbug fixSteamNew asteroids to explorenew contentMilestoneNew asteroids with unique rolled traits added for exploration.
SteamThree new biomes introducednew contentMilestoneThree new biomes complete with plants and critters added to the game.
SteamFix Crash When Viewing Old Colony's Summary Graphsbug fixSteamBalance and polish passesbalance changeBalance and polish passes on food, temperature, Duplicant selection, and more.
SteamFix Numerous Strings Typosbug fixSteamUpdated Game Creditsui uxSteamFix Problem Where Newly Earned Initiatives Would Not Update on Summary Screenbug fixSteamFix for Several Errors Related to Local/Dev Mods Not Getting Removed Correctlybug fixSteamPerformance Improvement in Achievement TrackingperformanceSteamWood Generator Sounds UpdatedaudioSteamFix Glitchy Duplicant Portraits on Colony Summary Screenbug fixSteam - 3 eventsOfficial Mod Support AnnouncementmoddingMilestone
Official mod support will be introduced, allowing players to create their own game content.
SteamFull Launch Content Announcementnew contentMilestoneNew content including 3 new biomes, new creatures, new buildings, and more will be released in late May.
SteamTransition Out of Early AccessotherMilestoneThe game will officially come out of Early Access after the new content release.
Steam - 11 eventsNew Conveyor Systemsnew content
Added new Conveyor Shutoff Valve, Conveyor Chute, and Automatic Dispenser.
SteamNew Ice Maker and Ice-E Fannew contentIntroduced Ice Maker for creating ice from water and Ice-E Fan replacing the Cooling Fan.
SteamFood Poisoning and Slime Lung Tweakedbalance changeAdjustments made to Food Poisoning and Slime Lung mechanics.
SteamJobs System Overhauled to Skills SystemgameplayMilestoneExperience is now gained upfront and spent on skills; morale expectation is cumulative per skill learned.
SteamNew Sporechid Flowernew contentNew Sporechid flower appears in the Oil biome, releasing harmful germs.
SteamThird Quality of Life Upgrade Release Datequality of lifeThe third Quality of Life Upgrade is scheduled to launch on April 16th.
SteamMajor Disease RebalancegameplayMilestoneSicknesses are more frequent but less deadly; immune system removed, germs have direct chance to infect.
SteamHotfix - Various Bug Fixesbug fixFixed multiple issues including Duplicant scaling, tooltip display, and medical hat variants.
SteamIntegrated Mods SystemmoddingPublish and download mods from Steam Workshop; support for various mod types.
SteamNew Medical Skills and Buildingsnew contentIntroduced new Sick Bay and Disease Clinic buildings along with new medical skills and hats.
Steam - 35 eventsCrash Fix When Destroying Geyserbug fixMilestone
Fix crash when destroying a Geyser in sandbox mode.
SteamMinion Todo List Priority Fixbug fixFix the priority numbers on the Minion Todo List being off by one.
SteamDuplicants in Med Bed During Red Alertbug fixDuplicants are allowed to remain in a med bed during Red Alert.
SteamNew Printing Pod Capabilitiesquality of lifePrinting Pod can now print objects other than Duplicants, to give your colony that little extra boost.
SteamDuplicant Errands Side Screenquality of lifeAdded a new side screen for Duplicants which shows all the chores they can perform, and what order they will perform them in.
SteamNeural Vascillator Priority Fixbug fixFix priority on Neural Vascillator so Dupes with raised priorities will actually use it.
SteamRocket Modules Backgroundquality of lifeRocket modules now have a 'Launch Tower' background that shows where the rocket will land even after it has taken off.
SteamImproved Reports Menuquality of lifeReports Menu now shows a more accurate and better categorized breakdown of where Duplicants are spending their time.
SteamLiquid/Gas Input Flow Fixbug fixFix liquid/gas input incorrectly updating liquid flow if the entire mass was consumed.
SteamLong Commute Times Notificationquality of lifeAdded 'Long Commute Times' notification if Duplicants have a high percentage of travel time in a day.
SteamEmergency Priority Key Bindquality of lifeCan now set emergency priority with the '0' key the same way the other number keys set normal priorities.
SteamRed Alert Breathing Fixbug fixRed alert no longer prevents Duplicants from catching their breath.
SteamCrash Fix for Changing Dupe Namesbug fixMilestoneFix crash when changing Dupe names with Chinese input.
SteamDaily Errands Trackingquality of lifeReports Menu now shows how many errands have been created and completed each day.
SteamNew Errands Tab for Buildingsquality of lifeAdded a new 'Errands' tab for buildings which shows what chores are available there and which Duplicants can work on those chores.
SteamOxygen Not Included Available on Epic Game StoreotherAs of the QoL MK II release, Oxygen Not Included is now also available on the Epic Game Store.
SteamCrash Fix on Single-Core Computersbug fixMilestoneFix crash when building plumbing/vents on single-core computers.
SteamGas Leakage Fixbug fixFix gas leaking if Airflow Tiles or Mesh Tiles are built as replacement tiles.
SteamSweeper Arm Storage Reach Fixbug fixFix for Sweeper Arm sometimes not being able to reach any storages even when they're in plain sight.
SteamPitcher Pump Building Fixbug fixOnce again able to build Pitcher Pump in front of back wall buildings.
SteamNew Priority Tool Featurequality of lifeAdded a new priority to the Priority tool, '!!'. This will make a highest-priority errand and put the base into Red Alert mode until the errand is complete.
SteamDuplicants Delivery Loop Fixbug fixFix Duplicants getting stuck in a delivery loop if a locker set to !! priority.
SteamMed Bed Emergency Priority Crash Fixbug fixMilestoneFix a crash when the Med Bed is set to emergency priority.
SteamNew Space Artifactsnew contentNew Artifacts can be returned from space missions, either by astronauts or space tourists -- display them on Pedestals for high decor.
SteamCorrect Breathing Animation on Red Alertbug fixDupes in Red Alert will get the correct 'holding breath' face when holding their breath.
SteamInvalid Errand Crashes Checksbug fixAdd some additional checks to try and track down invalid Errand crashes.
SteamCrash When Setting Dupe Priority to Disabledbug fixMilestoneFix a crash when setting Dupe priority to 'disabled'.
SteamCrash Fix When Building Wires and Pipesbug fixMilestoneFix crash when building wires and pipes.
Steam - 64 eventsAdded 'not existing' dupe time reporting for accurate daily totalsgameplaySteamUpdated description for Smooth Hatchbug fixSteamFix crash when clicking a care package and then a Duplicantbug fixSteamAdded tooltip for Emergency priorityui uxSteamRevised artwork for rocket towersvisualsSteamMore accurate Telescope descriptionbug fixSteamFix crash when deconstructing toilets and other assignablesbug fixSteamFixed layering on gas renderingvisuals
Pipes and other background objects are partially covered by gasses.
SteamReduce boldness of bolded textui uxSteamFix for Dupes incorrectly binge-eating tiny amounts of foodbug fixSteamConduits across Hydroponic Farms no longer block liquidsbug fixSteamLadders can now directly replace other laddersgameplaySteamFix crash when Duplicants think about their next errandbug fixSteamDuplicants no longer get stuck on horizontal doorsbug fixSteamDuplicants prefer to run across the tops of laddersgameplaySteamAdded priority values into tooltips on the Priorities screenui uxSteamFix crash when deleting a Duplicant or Critter with sandbox toolsbug fixSteamLiquid/Gas/Solid cargo bay meters are hooked upgameplaySteamGames saved while a Care Package was printing will no longer crashbug fixSteamRevised Duplicant Time reports on the reports screengameplayShows as percentage of the day with new categories and better organization.
SteamMade several previously-untranslatable strings translatablelocalizationSteamFix cases of Duplicants repeatedly picking up micrograms of orebug fixSteamReport Screen headers are now translatablelocalizationSteamAdjust height of the Critter Lure for bait roomgameplaySteamAll doors prevent gasses and liquids from escapinggameplaySteamBalance changes to portal Care Packagesbalance changeSome packages are now gated by discovery, others had minimum cycle altered.
SteamGasses render in front of background buildingsvisualsSteamAnti Entropy Thermal Nullifier no longer incorrectly gets 'Too Cold'bug fixSteamFixed med bed errand priority to Personal Needsbug fixSteamAdd missing compostable stringbug fixSteamLiquid Oxidizer tank meter no longer stays behind when rocket launchesbug fixSteamBolded 'Sleeping' status in the status screenui uxSteamClicking a Dupe on the building Errands tab jumps to that dupeui uxSteamCurrent errand on the ToDo list shown at the topui uxSteamFix text styles broken when game language is changedbug fixSteamLiquid Fuel Tank background now shows upvisualsSteamFix pathfinding issues at access controlled doorsbug fixSteamFix crash when trying to save invalid temperaturesbug fixSteamFix overlapping or badly wrapping text problemsbug fixSteamBuilding errand list shows available errands in real-timeui uxBetter messages for why a dupe can't perform the errand.
SteamDuplicant Errand list hides errands Dupe can't performgameplaySteamCorrect Water Geyser typobug fixSteamAdjusted wording on Rocket checklist for clarityui uxSteamFix crash when spawning a new Care Packagebug fixSteamClicking certain notifications no longer moves camera to top leftbug fixSteamProper fuel meter shows on the Liquid Fuel TankvisualsSteamCleaned up tooltips for chores on the Duplicant ToDo listquality of lifeSteamAirflow Tiles and Mesh Tiles block gasses and liquids from escapinggameplaySteamPuzzle Cube artifact displays properlyvisualsSteamFetches for micro-amounts are forced to completebug fixSteamFixed priority of Find Somewhere Safer chorebug fixSteamBunker Doors no longer animate while the game is pausedbug fixSteamFix door access controls not loading correctlybug fixSteamFixed more text layout/wrapping bugsbug fixSteamEmergency priority creates notifications for Errandsquality of lifeSteamUpdated artwork for rocket module backgroundsvisualsSteamRemove redundant hotkeys in some tooltipsui uxSteamAll doors can be walked on top ofgameplaySteamFixed inaccurate pre-printing and post-death time logsbug fixSteamRed Alert no longer prevents Emergency chores from being completedbug fixSteam