What changed in Oxygen Not Included in 2023

155 updates · 31 main milestones · Jan 10, 2023 to Dec 19, 2023

  1. 3 events
    Fixed visual error in Storage Tilesbug fix
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    Fixed crash when cancelling construction of rocket modules (Spaced Out! only)bug fix
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    Added new blueprints (cosmetic skins)new content
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  2. 4 events
    Crash Fix with Biobot and Pajama Cubbybug fix

    Fix crash that occurs when a Biobot interacts with the Pajama Cubby.

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    Crash Fix When Destroying Rehydratorbug fix

    Fixed a crash that could occur when destroying a Rehydrator while it was being worked by a Duplicant.

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    Canister Emptier Filter UI Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue causing 'Steel' to appear as an option in the Canister Emptier filter UI options.

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    Crash Fix with Gassy Moo Interactionbug fix

    Fixed crash which could sometimes happen when one Gassy Moo cheers for another.

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  3. 6 events
    Camera Focus Cycling for Idle Duplicantsquality of life

    Clicking idle diagnostic now cycles camera focus through idle Duplicants.

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    Customizable Hotkey for Story Trait Sandbox Toolhotbar

    Added customizable hotkey to Story Trait Sandbox tool.

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    Rocket Crash Fix in Spaced Out!bug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash that could happen when a rocket goes through the Temporal Tear or is deconstructed.

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    Confined Eggs Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed eggs incorrectly marked confined when in small spaces.

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    Binge Eater Crash Fix in Spaced Out!bug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash related to binge eaters.

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    Dehydrated Food Package Rot Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed issue that dehydrated food package content could start rotting if removed from a Rehydrator via destruction or melting.

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  4. 19 events
    Fixed Crash with Robot and Dehydratorbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash that could occur when a robot tries to empty the Dehydrator, robots are not permitted.

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    Fixed Missing Biobot Builder Stringbug fix

    Fixed missing Biobot Builder string when starting a new game.

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    Fixed Eating Food Completion Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue sometimes preventing Duplicants from finishing the last < 1g of food when eating.

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    Fixed Hang on New Game for Mac OS 10.13 and 10.14bug fixMilestone

    Fixed hang when starting a new game on Mac OS 10.13 and 10.14.

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    Fixed Crash Loading Saves on Mac OS 10.13 and 10.14bug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash loading saves on Mac OS 10.13 and 10.14.

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    Fixed Crash with Critter Condo or Water Fortbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that can occur when a critter is moving towards or using a Critter Condo or Water Fort when deconstructed.

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    Updated Localizationslocalization
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    Fixed Crash When Fetching Item Marked for Movingbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash that could occur when a Duplicant fetches an item marked for moving.

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    Removed Rocket Interior Building Categorygameplay

    Removed 'Rocket Interior' building category as this only exists in Spaced Out!

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    Fixed Crash on Food Dehydration Completionbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that can occur when dehydrating food completes.

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    Potential Fix for Critters Getting Stuckbug fix

    Potential fix for critters getting stuck in the excited state.

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    Added Status Item for Missing Ranchergameplay

    Added status item when moving a critter but the colony does not have a rancher.

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    Fixed Missing Glass String in Solar Panel Databasebug fix

    Fixed missing glass string Solar Panel database entry.

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    Fixed Startup Crashbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash which could happen on startup.

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    Fixed Missing String in Artifact Analysis Stationbug fix

    Fixed missing string issue in Artifact Analysis Station.

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    Fixed Dehydrator Animation Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue causing the Dehydrator animations to continue playing when a Duplicant is interrupted while emptying.

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    Updated Building/Category Databasequality of life

    Added all remaining details to the Building / Category database entry about which rooms require or prohibit a particular category of building.

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    Improved Idle Diagnostic Displayquality of life

    Changed idle diagnostic to display quicker after a Duplicant becomes idle.

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    Fixed Logic Buildings Getting Stuckbug fixMilestone

    Fixed various logic buildings getting stuck in an uninitialized state, such as the Memory Toggle and Signal Counter.

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  5. 8 events
    Fixed overcrowding penalty calculations for Pacusbug fix

    Corrected the calculations for overcrowding penalties when Pacus swim in an open door.

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    Updated localizationlocalization
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    Minor animation adjustments in Biobot Maker and Biobotvisuals
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    Fixed unexpected output from Rocket Platform automationbug fix

    Resolved issue causing unexpected output from Rocket Platform automation output.

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    Fixed empty patch notes screen issuebug fix

    Resolved issue causing an empty patch notes screen to display on first game run.

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    Improvements to Database entries for building categoriesquality of life
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    Fixed Pokeshell missing a claw when eatingbug fix
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    Added info to Metabolism tooltipui ux

    Tooltip now specifies that Metabolism affects the production of materials.

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  6. 10 events
    New Main Menu Message Designui ux

    Updated design for messages on the Main Menu screen.

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    New Germ-Themed Story Traitnew content

    Introduced a new germ-themed story trait for gameplay.

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    Long-Overdue Bug Fixesbug fix

    Implemented various bug fixes, including changes to Pacus.

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    Expanded Critter Moodsnew content

    Revised critter moods with new Miserable state affecting metabolism and egg-laying.

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    New Sandbox Tool for Story Traitsnew content

    Added a sandbox tool for placing story traits in existing saves.

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    Nearly 50 New Blueprints Addednew content

    Added almost 50 new blueprints to the Supply Closet.

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    New Critter Condo and Water Fort Buildingsnew content

    Added new buildings to enhance critter happiness.

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    New Food Dehydrator and Rehydrator Buildingsnew content

    Added Dehydrator to drain moisture from foods and Rehydrator to restore them.

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    New Storage Tilenew content

    Introduced a new Storage Tile for better organization.

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    Rocket Port Extension for Spaced Out! DLCnew content

    Introduced a new Rocket Port Extension for the Spaced Out! DLC.

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  7. 11 events
    Fixed Grubfruit plants not dropping fruit at higher game speedsbug fix
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    Fixed bug preventing further delivery errands after zero Dream Journalsbug fix
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    Fixed building effects display issue in info screenbug fix

    Buildings under construction didn't show all their effects listed under the Effects section.

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    Fixed building health bars visibility issuebug fix

    Health bars would hide and show unexpectedly when toggling between different overlays.

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    Fixed crash when loading a save with an invalid Move To orderbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed crash when canceling Move To errandsbug fixMilestone

    Crash occurred if the item was already at the location.

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    Fixed crash when delivering Dream Journals to Somnium Synthesizerbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed formatting issue with critter age in details screenbug fix
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    Fixed logic input port issue for critter trapsbug fix
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    Fixed crash when queuing multiple Move To errandsbug fixMilestone

    Crash occurred if one of the items was already at the location.

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    Updated Russian and Chinese localizationslocalization
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  8. 8 events
    Search Bar Added to Storage Filterquality of life

    New search bar added for finding specific elements in the storage filter side screen.

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    New Light Sensor Buildingnew content

    Introduced a new Light Sensor building that sends signals based on ambient light.

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    Adjusted Idle Behaviors for Crittersbug fix

    Idle behaviors for Gassy Moos, Pufts, Slicksters, and Shine Bugs adjusted to allow wrangling.

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    New Field Guide for Crittersnew content

    Added a new Field Guide to explain critter states and behaviors in detail.

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    Added Automation Portsquality of life

    Added automation ports to the Plant Pulverizer and Manual Radbolt Generator.

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    Revised Industrial Machinery Categoryquality of life

    Revised which buildings are considered Industrial Machinery.

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    New Critter Cargo Bay Modulenew contentMilestone

    Added a new Critter Cargo Bay rocket module in Spaced Out! for transporting critters between asteroids.

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    Blueprint Recycling Systemnew contentMilestone

    Introduced a recycling system for Blueprints to convert them into spools of Filament.

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  9. 2 events
    Fixed Crash on Duplicant Deathbug fix

    Resolved a crash that could sometimes occur when a Duplicant dies.

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    Updated Meteor Blaster Descriptionui ux

    Indicates that blown-up meteors now drop harvestable resources.

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  10. 11 events
    New Cooking Recipesnew content

    Duplicants can now cook Soufflé Pancakes and Mushroom Quiche from raw eggs.

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    Over 50 New Cosmetic Skinsnew content

    Added a variety of new cosmetic skins for customization.

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    New Critter Fountainnew content

    Provides Brackene to critters as a nutrient-free mood booster.

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    Brackwax Gleaner Buildingnew contentMilestone

    Refines Brackene into Brackwax, used for producing Plastium and as a lubricant.

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    Introduction of Brackene Elementnew contentMilestone

    New milky element called Brackene produced by Gassy Moos, usable for various purposes.

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    All Critter Traps and Lures Made from Raw Metalbalance change

    All traps and lures can now be rearmed after use.

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    UI Improvements to Supply Closetui ux

    Enhanced user interface for the Supply Closet.

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    New Bleach Stone Hopper Buildingnew content

    Produces Bleach Stone from Salt and Gold inputs with sand as a byproduct.

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    Gassy Moo Reproduction Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    Gassy Moos can now reproduce by attracting new members through operatic moos.

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    Meteor Blaster Resource Dropsnew content

    Meteors will drop resources when destroyed with the Meteor Blaster.

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    New Milking Station Buildingnew contentMilestone

    A building where ranchers can milk Gassy Moos for Brackene.

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  11. 2 events
    Corrected canvas skins assignmentbug fix

    Fixed two canvas skins being assigned to the wrong canvas building types ('The Swell Swell', 'Flight of the Slicksters').

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    Fix for biome-specific visual trim on natural tilesbug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing natural tiles from using their biome-specific visual trim.

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  12. 6 events
    Duplicants show correct outfit artwork in wardrobebug fix

    Duplicants in the wardrobe screen now show the correct outfit artwork when the default Atmo Suit is selected.

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    Fixed broken tooltip in Skewed Asteroid savebug fix

    Fixed broken tooltip that displayed when hovering over the clock in a Skewed Asteroid save.

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    Fixed crash related to suit markerbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash that could occur when a Duplicant could not move off of a suit marker while idling.

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    Fixed stall in Spice Grinderbug fix

    Fixed stall that could happen when the Spice Grinder had food but not enough ingredients to spice it.

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    Corrected Russian localization update namelocalization

    Corrected update name in Russian localization.

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    Duplicants move correct mass when queuedbug fix

    Fixed Duplicants moving only the lesser mass when more than one 'Move To' is queued to the same location.

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  13. 11 events
    New Category of Blueprints: Cosmetic Skinsnew content

    Introduced a new category of blueprints for cosmetic skins.

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    New Move To Tool for Objectsnew content

    A new tool allows Duplicants to transport objects to specific spots.

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    New Skewed Asteroid Introducednew contentMilestone

    A new fixed seed asteroid allows players to explore the same landscape.

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    June 2023 Quality of Life Update Releasedquality of life

    Minor update includes bug fixes, UX improvements, and new blueprints.

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    20-Cycle Pause on Meteor Showersgameplay

    A pause on meteor showers to allow adjustments in colony setups.

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    Fixed Duplicants Dropping Items on Unreachable Sidebug fix

    Duplicants no longer drop items on the unreachable side of walls.

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    Improved Range Visualization for Buildingsquality of life

    Enhanced range visualization for buildings to easily spot obstructions.

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    Robo-Miners Can Now Mine Through Open Doorsbug fix
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    Space Scanner Mechanics Simplifiedbalance change

    Mechanics on scanners simplified to focus on network quality.

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    Puft Atmo Suit Available During Klei Festnew content

    Special new 'print: the Puft Atmo Suit available during Klei Fest.

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    Fixed Sinks Water Consumptionbug fix

    Sinks no longer produce less water than they consume.

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  14. 6 events
    Klei Rewards notifications adjustedquality of life

    In-game skin notifications are now limited to playtime-based drops.

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    Added Blastshot subentry to Meteor Blasternew content
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    Added Interplanetary Payload subentry to Payload Launchernew content
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    Fixed Ancient Specimen story trait bugbug fix

    Bug causing Ancient Specimen story trait to reveal some unrelated locations on activation fixed.

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    Updated localizations for Chinese, Russian, and Koreanlocalization
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    Fixed build tool drag straight modifier issuebug fix
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  15. 3 events
    Disabled Blueprint Alert Iconui ux

    Disabled '<!>' blueprint available alert icon in main menu and top left game panel.

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    Crash Fix on Exiting to Main Menubug fix

    Fixed crash that could occur when exiting game to main menu.

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    Fix for Somnium Synthesizer Misalignmentbug fix

    Fixed issue causing Somnium Synthesizer story trait building to be misaligned on spawn.

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  16. 6 events
    Rock Fan Trait for Duplicantsnew content

    New trait that boosts attributes of Duplicants by +3 during meteor showers.

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    Bug Fixes and Crash Resolutionsbug fix

    Various bugs and crashes have been addressed in this update.

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    Weekly Blueprint Dropsnew contentMilestone

    Introduces timed blueprint drops that unlock at random intervals during gameplay.

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    Fossil Story Traitnew content

    New critter fossils can be excavated for information and resources.

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    New Meteor Blaster Buildingnew contentMilestone

    A new building that destroys incoming meteors to protect the colony.

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    Meteor Shower Intensity Adjustmentnew content

    Players can now adjust the intensity of meteor showers in game settings.

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  17. 2 events
    Fixed Korean Text in Russian Patch Notesbug fix
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    Updated Russian Translationslocalization
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  18. 5 events
    Fixed patch notes summary issue in Koreanlocalization
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    Fixed localization of click and press verbslocalization
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    Fixed invalid or unsupported characters in stringslocalization
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    Fixed build menu category buttons bouncing issuebug fix

    Issue caused buttons to bounce for an unreasonable amount of time when switching active worlds.

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    Updated Chinese localizationlocalization
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  19. 2 events
    Resolved DLL related error on OSX for save game loading and new game startingbug fix
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    Fix for sudden slime lung and radioactive contaminant germ bloomsbug fix
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  20. 12 events
    Critters no longer get stuck in 'Waiting to be Groomed' statebug fix
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    Added new music and UI sound effects to the Supply Closetaudio

    Enhancements make it more enjoyable to restyle Duplicant outfits and swap blueprints.

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    Replacing rocket module returns materials from the originalgameplay
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    Dream Journals can now be stored in any storage that allows inedible solidsquality of life
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    Added search function to the Build Menuquality of life

    The build menu’s new search function allows players to find buildings by name or subcategory.

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    Equipping a suit at a dock no longer plays yellow alert soundbug fix

    This fix applies when the suit was previously marked as yellow alert.

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    Drywall can now be rotatedquality of life
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    Asteroids will no longer be seen above the red-lined world limitbug fix
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    Added new Disconnect toolnew content

    Players can now sever connections between pipes, wires, Transit Tubes, and Conveyor Rails.

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    Squelchy Asteroid now starts with random geysersgameplay

    This change aligns it with other Classic-style asteroids.

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    Added list view option to the Build Menuquality of life

    Players can now browse buildings in a list view format within the build menu.

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    Added new cosmetic skinsnew content

    New cosmetic skins (blueprints) have been introduced.

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  21. 18 events
    Conduction Panel crash fix with airlockbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where Conduction Panels built behind a Manual Airlock or Mechanized Airlock door would crash when the door closes.

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    Fixed Pips seed carrying appearancebug fix

    Fixed Pips looking like they are carrying a seed all the time.

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    Overheating issue with Conduction Panel fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where a building would not stop overheating when cooled below its overheating temperature using a Conduction Panel.

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    Conduction Panels behavior fix in Spaced Out!bug fix

    Fixed an issue causing Conduction Panels to behave differently based on the number of asteroids visited and rockets built.

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    Crash fix when removing food from Mailboxbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash when removing food from the Mailbox while the hermit is retrieving it.

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    Gravitas Shipping Container session crash fixbug fix

    Disabling/enabling the Gravitas Shipping Container during the same session the story trait was completed no longer crashes.

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    Mysterious Hermit chore completion fixbug fix

    If a Duplicant dies while knocking at the door, it’s now possible for another Duplicant to complete the chore without reloading the save.

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    Deconstructing Conduction Panel crash fixbug fixMilestone

    Deconstructing a Conduction Panel behind a Pitcher Pump no longer crashes.

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    Puft Bed layering issue fixbug fix

    Fixed Puft Bed layering issues when a Duplicant is disturbed while sleeping.

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    Crash fix when completing story traitbug fixMilestone

    Game no longer crashes when completing the story trait while the hermit checks the mail.

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    Blueprint application fix for replacementsbug fix

    Fixed issue preventing selected blueprints from applying to buildings placed as replacements to other buildings.

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    Geotuner sidescreen selection fixbug fix

    Fixed Geotuner sidescreen not allowing more than 5 Geotuners to select the 'No geyser selected' option.

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    Somnium Synthesizer trait display fixbug fix

    Fixed Somnium Synthesizer story trait Pajamas not displaying correctly after being equipped.

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    Copy building tool default selection improvementquality of life

    Copy building tool will now select the default version of the building if the copied item's blueprint is not owned.

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    Decor bonuses stacking issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed issue allowing decor bonuses from previous artworks to stack when an artwork's style selection was changed.

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    Crash fix when deconstructing statue or paintingbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash that could sometimes happen when deconstructing a statue or painting.

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    Fixed Laboratory room light detection issuebug fix

    Fixed Laboratory room sometimes failing to detect a working light when a non-working light is also inside the room.

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    Fixed beds appearing built prematurelybug fix

    Fixed Dreamboat, Puft Bed, and Bouncy Castle beds looking built before the construction errand is complete.

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