What changed in Surviving Mars in 2019

105 updates · 22 main milestones · Apr 9, 2019 to Oct 10, 2019

  1. 4 events
    Frame Drops on OSX When Displaying Lake Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused noticeable frame drops when displaying a lake on OSX.

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    Colonists Roaming Outside Domes Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused colonists to roam outside their domes when dehydrated.

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    Colonists Suffocation Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused colonists' suffocation when moving between domes.

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    Game Freeze When Creating Stockpile Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that would cause the game to freeze when a drone is trying to create a stockpile at an invalid location.

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  2. 43 events
    Fixed old savegames not applying current logic for trade offersbug fix
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    Fixed Large Dumping Site infopanel slider behaviour for waste rockbug fix
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    Art asset fixes for Green Planet, Space Race, Project Laika, Digital Deluxe Edition, Colony Design Setvisuals
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    Fixed several game freezes related to wispsbug fix
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    Fixed flying Drones coming back to life after destructionbug fix
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    Fixed linking PDX account when exiting PSN and restarting console (PS4 specific)bug fix
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    Fixed Outdoor Farms harvest not being collected by Dronesbug fix
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    Fixed colonists living in the nurserybug fix
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    Fixed RC Transport interacting with Open Farm cropsbug fix
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    Fixed savegames displaying Seeds as farm crops in games without Green Planetbug fix
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    Fixed Drone behaviour when changing priority during constructionbug fix
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    Fixed terraforming buildings' Amplify upgrades for Overcharge Amplificationsbug fix
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    Fixed display of tooltip in 'Clear' button in Infopanelbug fix
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    Added message for detected scripting errors related to a modmodding
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    Fixed crash when constructing buildings at the map borderbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Advanced Stirling Generator heat output in cold areasbug fix
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    Latitude and longitude coordinates are no longer translatedlocalization

    Allows coordinates sharing in non-English versions of the game

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    Fixed UI scale not allowing passenger selection when set to maximumbug fix
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    Added modding functionality for Animals & Vegetationmodding
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    Fixed terraforming info showing in infopanels in savegames started without Green Planetbug fix
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    Added harvest information in tooltip of Open Farmnew content
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    Fixed flying Drones affected by explosions when too highbug fix
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    Fixed game freeze when a Drone is destroyed while embarked on a Roverbug fix
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    Added Encyclopedia entries for Ranch and Outside Ranchnew content
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    Tables for Rival Colonies converted to global for easier moddingmodding
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    Fixed display of dome radiusbug fix
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    Fixed several game freezes related to RC transports and Dozersbug fix
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    Fixed scripting logic choosing invalid events from planetary anomaliesbug fix
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    Fixed events effects continuing after event completionbug fix
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    Added separate spots and fixed orientation of drones when constructing Rocketsbug fix
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    Fixed Rocket cargo display when returning from expeditionbug fix
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    Updated modding documentationmodding
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    Fixed Trade Rockets accepting wrong amount of resources in automated modebug fix
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    Fixed Lakes to check local temperature for frozen statebug fix
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    Fixed Landing Pads becoming unusable after rocket constructionbug fix
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    Added hover and click sounds to main menu news feedaudio
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    Fixed endless toxic or water rainsbug fix
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    Fixed camera issue while zooming out during marsquakebug fix
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    Fixed resource allocation when destroying buildingsbug fix
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    Fixed Transport Optimization tech applying to RC Dozerbug fix
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    Added modding functionality for FX elementsmodding
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    Fixed Drones unloading resources from Expedition Rocket incorrectlybug fix
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    Added Tech Field ModItemmodding
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  3. 27 events
    5 Landscaping tools/buildings addednew contentMilestone

    New tools to flatten terrain, create ramps, change surface texture, and construct rock formations.

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    Rovers moved to separate sub-categories in Build Menuui ux
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    Fix for 'copy from' field in building templatemodding
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    Conditions for colonists changing domes updatedquality of life

    New conditions allow colonists to change domes regardless of home availability.

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    Removed unused tech field icon propertymodding
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    Green Planet DLC featuresnew contentMilestone

    New resources, terraforming buildings, disasters, and achievements introduced.

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    2 new buildings: Large Dumping Site and Rocket construction sitenew contentMilestone

    Larger dumping site for Waste Rock and a site for constructing rockets.

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    Project Laika DLC featuresnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of pets and new buildings for animal husbandry.

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    Fix for dome hex range visibilitybug fix

    Corrected show/hide behavior of hex ranges for outside workplaces.

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    New Photo Mode effect: Motion Blurvisuals
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    Filter for compatible mods addedmodding
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    Research UI opened from build menu itemsui ux

    Double click or controller button opens Research UI for items requiring known techs.

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    New event chains addednew content

    19 new event chains for the base game and additional for modding and Space Race DLC.

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    Green Planet DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Green Planet is available now, introducing global terraforming with new technology, buildings, and resources.

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    Order-queuing for Rovers addedquality of life
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    3 Special Projects introducednew contentMilestone

    Capture Meteors, launch High-Speed Comm Satellite, and Launch SETI Satellite as new projects.

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    Multi-selection of units featurequality of life

    Allows mass-selection of nearby units using mouse and keyboard.

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    New research UI implementedui ux

    Vertical flow UI replaces the old research interface.

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    Modding-related documentation improvementsmodding

    Documentation for Lua loading, mod versions, and dependencies updated.

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    Project Laika Animal Pack Releasednew contentMilestone

    Project Laika introduces 25 different pets, livestock, and ranches for food production.

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    Improved diplomacy options informationbug fix

    More informative reasons for unavailable diplomacy options.

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    New mod items for easier modificationsmodding
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    Trade rockets to rivals not automated by defaultquality of life
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    Mod dependencies updated for missing or incompatible modsmodding
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    Build menu subcategories as presetsmodding

    Subcategories can now be easily added with mods.

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    Self-sufficient dome featurenew contentMilestone

    Basic Dome can now operate with minimal life-support buildings.

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    Green Planet Expansion Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Green Planet expansion releasing on May 16th, introducing terraforming, new buildings, vegetation, and more.

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  4. 7 events
    Rover Orders Queue Introducedquality of life

    Select a Rover and queue multiple orders by holding Shift.

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    20 New Events Addednew content

    20 new scripted events for early colony days that provide various benefits.

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    Multi-Selection Feature Addedquality of life

    Ability to drag select colonists, drones, or rovers for task assignment.

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    Landscaping Tools Addednew contentMilestone

    New tools for landscaping including Flatten terrain, Ramp, Change Surface texture, and Rock Formations.

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    New Research UIui ux

    Redesigned Research UI for better usability.

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    Two New Buildings Availablenew content

    Introduction of Large Dumping Site and Rocket Construction Site.

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    New Special Projects Introducednew content

    Three new Special Projects: Capture Meteors, High-Speed Comm Satellite, and SETI Satellite.

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  5. 5 events
    Impact of Terraforming on DisastersgameplayMilestone

    Terraforming actions lead to new disasters like toxic rains and marsquakes, affecting gameplay and strategy.

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    New Terraforming Special ProjectsgameplayMilestone

    Details on specific Special Projects: Capture Ice Asteroids, Cloud Seeding, Import Greenhouse Gases, Launch Space Mirror, Launch Magnetic Shield, Melting Polar Caps, and Seeding Vegetation.

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    Introduction of Special Projects for Terraformingnew contentMilestone

    Seven new Special Projects that affect terraforming progress, including capturing ice asteroids and cloud seeding.

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    Toxic Rains Mechanicgameplay

    Toxic rains can erode soils and kill vegetation, requiring players to send drones for cleanup.

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    Marsquakes as a Gameplay Elementgameplay

    Marsquakes can damage buildings and are influenced by the number of Magnetic Field Generators.

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  6. 6 events
    Toxic and Clear Rains Mechanicgameplay

    Introduction of rains that can either harm or improve soil quality based on atmospheric conditions.

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    Seeds Resourcenew content

    Seeds are introduced as a new resource required for planting crops and wild plants, initially imported from Earth.

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    Introduction of Vegetation Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new system allowing players to grow various types of plants on Mars, starting with lichen and progressing to grass, bushes, and trees.

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    Vegetation Boomsgameplay

    Vegetation booms occur at certain terraforming thresholds, allowing wild plants to spread rapidly.

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    Forestation Plant and Open Farmnew content

    New buildings introduced for engaging in forestation and producing food and seeds.

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    Soil Quality SystemgameplayMilestone

    Soil quality is calculated for each hex of the colony, affecting plant growth and health.

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  7. 8 events
    Forestation Plantnew content

    Spreads seeds to plant wild vegetation, initially lichen, progressing to grass, bushes, and trees.

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    Core Heat Convectornew content

    Uses water to transport heat from the Martian core, improving atmospheric temperature.

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    Introduction of 7 New Terraforming Buildingsnew contentMilestone

    Seven new buildings dedicated to terraforming efforts have been added, each requiring specific planetary conditions.

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    Open Farmnew content

    Grows edible plants away from domes, with growth dependent on local soil quality and terraforming progress.

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    Magnetic Field Generatornew content

    Improves the planet's magnetic field, decreasing atmospheric gas loss and generating research.

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    Carbonate Processornew content

    Converts waste rock into carbon dioxide, improving atmospheric density for oxygen-producing bacteria.

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    Capital Citynew content

    A spacious dome design that requires breathable and warm atmosphere, can be placed on rough terrain.

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    GHG Factorynew content

    Burns fuel and carbon to produce greenhouse gases, increasing the planet's average temperature.

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  8. 4 events
    Introduction of Green Planet Expansionnew contentMilestone

    The second expansion allows players to terraform Mars, transforming it from barren deserts to lush green forests and oceans.

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    New Terraforming Parametersnew contentMilestone

    Players can progress on four major terraforming parameters: Atmosphere, Temperature, Water, and Vegetation.

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    New Terraforming Buildings and Projectsnew contentMilestone

    Players can construct and maintain new terraforming-related buildings and complete dedicated projects to achieve terraforming progress.

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    New Technology Field: Terraformingnew contentMilestone

    A new technology field has been added to the Research UI with 20 new techs focused on terraforming.

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  9. 1 event
    Next Expansion: Green Planet Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Announcing the next expansion focused on terraforming Mars into a Green Planet.

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