What changed in Slime Rancher in 2019

67 updates · 16 main milestones · Feb 28, 2019 to Dec 30, 2019

  1. 1 event
    Bonus Instrument Unlocknew content

    A bonus instrument will be unlocked for finding the twinkle slime on December 30.

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  2. 1 event
    Instrument Unlock Description Updatedchanges

    Updated the instrument unlock description for accuracy.

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  3. 1 event
    Wiggly Wonderland Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Wiggly Wonderland event starts on December 18, featuring daily visits from the twinkle slime.

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  4. 18 events
    Input Control Loss Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that could cause loss of input control after being knocked out.

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    Treasure Pod Location Movedchanges

    Moved a treasure pod from behind the Lab to inside the Lab.

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    Slimepedia Entry for Ornamentsnew content

    Added a Slimepedia entry for the new ornaments.

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    Chicken Cloner Crafting Requirements Adjustedbalance change

    Adjusted crafting requirements for the Chicken Cloner to be more scientifically improbable.

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    Addition of 13th Chimenew content

    A new high C chime added for a full chromatic scale.

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    Game Credits Updatedchanges

    Updated game credits to include new team members.

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    Phase Lemons Visual Fixbug fix

    Made a change so that phase lemons look correct in this reality.

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    Introduction of 5 Chime Instrumentsnew content

    5 new Chime Instruments added to the event, unlockable by finding the twinkle slime 5 times.

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    Gadget Sites Improvedbug fix

    Improved gadget sites so gadgets appear more grounded.

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    Code Flag for Error Parsingchanges

    Added a code flag to improve error parsing between game states.

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    Scene Loading Crash Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a scene loading bug that could cause the game to crash.

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    Chime Changer Gadget Addednew content

    A new gadget to customize chime sounds based on unlocked instruments.

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    New Party Gordo Ornamentschanges

    Added new Party Gordo ornaments for future collection.

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    Chime Sound Effects Adjustmentbalance change

    Adjusted how chime sound effects play when multiple chimes are together.

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    Slow Fields Visual Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a visual bug with the slow fields in the Nimble Valley.

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    Fire Slime Escape Reductionbalance change

    Adjusted collision in the ash trough to reduce fire slime escapes.

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    Fire Slime Plort Visual Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the fire around fire slime plorts would be extinguished.

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    Language Error Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an error that appeared when the game was played in some languages.

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  5. 2 events
    Introduction of Casey Sessionsaudio

    A collection of personal songs played by Casey after reading starmails about Beatrix’s adventures.

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    Release of Slime Rancher Original Soundtrack IIaudio

    The Original Soundtrack II + The Casey Sessions completes your collection with music from every update since launch.

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  6. 3 events
    Text Issue Adjusted for Some Regionsui ux

    Adjusted a text issue that was impacting some regions.

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    Game Crash Errors Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed some errors that were resulting in game crashes.

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    Minor Adjustments and Bug Fixesbug fix

    Other minor adjustments and bug fixes.

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  7. 4 events
    Mono Support Added Back to Windowsperformance

    Added mono support back to the Windows version of the game.

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    Language Settings Not Saving Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where language settings were not saving between restarts.

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    Regional Settings Game Creation Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue where some regions were not able to open/create games due to regional settings.

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    Linux Game Start Issue Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue on Linux that was making it impossible to start the game.

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  8. 1 event
    Wiggly Wonderland 2019 Announcementseasonal event

    Announcement for the upcoming Wiggly Wonderland event.

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  9. 1 event
    Halloween Treat from Party Gordoseasonal event

    Pop the Party Gordo and break Party Crates to collect Jack-o'-lantern ornaments available for two days.

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  10. 1 event
    Halloween Sale on DLC & OSTshop

    Secret Style Pack and Original Soundtrack are on sale for Halloween.

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  11. 6 events
    Rebuilt Slime Face ShadersvisualsMilestone

    Nearly all slime related shaders have been rebuilt for improved detail and reduced memory usage.

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    Dynamic Eye Glintsvisuals

    Eyes now feature dynamic glints that move with the player's view.

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    Enhanced Eye and Mouth DetailsvisualsMilestone

    New shader techniques applied to eyes and mouths for sharper, more detailed visuals.

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    Wiggly Face Effectsvisuals

    Faces now have a wobbly effect to enhance the gooey appearance.

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    Introduction of Tongues in Slime Mouthsvisuals

    Slimes now feature visible tongues, adding depth to the mouth visuals.

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    Improved Texture Memory Usageperformance

    New shader techniques reduce texture memory usage while maintaining visual quality.

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  12. 16 events
    Improved Cloud Performanceperformance

    Clouds have been optimized for better performance.

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    Fixed Puddle Plorts Collection Issuebug fix

    Drones will now collect puddle plorts in silos correctly.

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    Visual Updates for Slimesvisuals

    All slimes received new, crisper, more detailed faces and a new animation for boom slime explosions.

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    Disable Tutorial Options Addedquality of life

    Players can now disable basic, advanced, or all tutorials.

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    Secret Style Pack Availabledlc release

    New DLC pack adds 20 slime styles for players to find and unlock.

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    Updated Korean Translationlocalization

    Translation of 'Tabby Slime' has been updated.

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    Various Visual Improvementsvisuals

    Minor visual improvements to terrain and structures.

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    Introduction of Glitch Slimesnew contentMilestone

    New glitch slimes appear in Viktor's Slimeulation, which can turn into bug reports for rewards.

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    Phosphor Largos Disappear in Sunbug fix

    Phosphor largos will now correctly disappear in sunlight when carried outside.

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    Lowered Gadget Fabrication Requirementsbalance change

    Requirements to unlock Treasure Cracker Mk II and Mk III have been reduced.

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    New Gadgets Introducednew contentMilestone

    Includes Advanced Drones, Portable Water Tap, Chicken Cloner, Slime Bait, Portable Scareslime, Dash Pad, and The Decorizer.

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    Viktor's Slimeulationnew contentMilestone

    Join Viktor Humphries in a simulated reality of the Far, Far Range to capture glitch slimes.

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    Updated Tutorial Popupsui ux

    Replaced old lightbulb animation with new tutorial images featuring Beatrix and slimes.

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    Fixed Xbox Crate Appearance Bugbug fix

    Resolved an issue causing crates to appear blacked out on Xbox.

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    New Secret Style Pack Coming June 18dlc releaseMilestone

    Discover the secret styles of all your favorite slimes with the new Secret Style Pack DLC.

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    Drone Pathing Updatebug fix

    Drones should now operate more efficiently.

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  13. 4 events
    Treasure Pods for Secret Stylesgameplay

    Players can search for special treasure pods throughout the Far, Far Range to discover each slime's unique secret style.

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    Secret Style Pack DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    The Secret Style Pack is an all-new downloadable content pack for Slime Rancher, featuring new slime looks and largos.

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    New Largo Combinations for Nightshade Slimesnew content

    New largo combinations have been created for the Nightshade slimes, inheriting features from their parent slimes.

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    Introduction of Nightshade Tangle Slime Stylenew content

    A new tangle slime style called Nightshade has been introduced, featuring a plump rose-shaped flower design.

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  14. 4 events
    Art Pass on Viktor's Workshopvisuals

    A full art pass was completed to enhance the visual themes and style of Viktor's Workshop.

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    New Slime Science Gadgetsnew content

    A variety of new gadgets, both useful and decorative, will be introduced in Viktor's Experimental Update.

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    Viktor's Workshop Introductionnew contentMilestone

    A unique new area in Slime Rancher, designed to be the most technologically advanced space.

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    Greyboxing for Enhanced Interactiongameplay

    Utilization of greybox modeling to test player and slime interactions in Viktor's Workshop.

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  15. 4 events
    New Gadgets in Viktor's Updatenew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new gadgets including Advanced Drones, Portable Water Tap, Chicken Cloner, and The Decorizer.

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    Glitch Slimes Introductionnew contentMilestone

    New glitch slimes discovered that can disguise themselves as regular slimes or objects.

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    Viktor's Slime-ulationsnew contentMilestone

    Join Viktor Humphries and test his simulated reality of the Far, Far Range, capturing glitch slimes.

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    New Cosmetic DLC Announcementdlc release

    Paid cosmetic DLC to reskin slimes into exotic forms like angelic phosphor slimes and tiger tabbies.

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