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"2.0 Update" incoming & more in 2026!

[p]Hello terraformers![/p][p]Today, I wanted to share with you our plan for the coming months for Planet Crafter.[/p][p][/p][h2]The "2.0 Update"[/h2][p][/p][p]First of all, we are happy to announce that our next free update is coming soon! [/p][p][/p][p]The "2.0 Update" will bring:[/p]
  • [p]New content (new biome on Prime, new decorations to build, improved biomes, new portals locations, etc...) [/p]
  • [p]New features (third person mode, QOL & frequently asked features, bug fixes, etc...)[/p]
  • [p]Graphical improvements (skyboxes, weather events, terrain, shaders, etc...)[/p]
  • [p]Performances improvements (RAM reduction, improved drones, etc...)[/p]
  • [p]and more![/p][p][/p]
[p]It will be available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Feel free to switch the dev branch if you want to try it! (Remember to backup your saves)[/p][p][/p][h2]And more after that[/h2][p][/p][p]Once the update is released, we'll work on another free moon update, and then a new DLC. Plus something else, a small surprise, in between, but it's not time to talk about it yet ;)[/p][p][/p][p]Either way, you can be sure that there's a lot coming for Planet Crafter in 2026![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Features & ideas suggestions board[/p][p]Thanks to everyone who suggested ideas in the feature upvote board. We'll try to add in the coming updates some of the upvoted ideas! We'll close the board in the coming days.[/p][p][/p][h2]Community showcase[/h2][p][/p][p]Our small team is still always amazed by everything you all are building within the game, here a few cool screenshots we particularly liked:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Stay in the loop[/h2][p]
As always, don't miss any information about Planet Crafter and Miju Games:
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you soon, and happy terraforming!

Amélie for Miju Games
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Development Branch update - v2.000

[p]Hello Terraformers! [/p][p][/p][p]We've just updated a new version (v2.000) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ. [/p][p][/p][p]This version is a preview for the next V2.0 Update that will be released in the coming weeks.[/p][p]Let us know what you think about it, if you find bugs or performances changes.[/p][p][/p][p]As usual, restart Steam to get the update, and backup your save before trying the dev branch. All players must have the same version to play co-op. If you have issues launching the game, remove all your mods before reporting bugs.[/p][p]

Temporary changelog : [/p]
  • [p]Third person mode (check the key binding options to switch view)[/p]
  • [p]Prime : Added a new biome (still WIP) (search west of the map)[/p]
  • [p]Prime : Improved multiple biomes & reduced texture clipping[/p]
  • [p]Two new locations for procedural wrecks[/p]
  • [p]Humble : One new location for procedural wrecks[/p]
  • [p]Improved skybox, vegetation and terrains shaders & textures[/p]
  • [p]New weather events[/p]
  • [p]New screens on containers that display the first item inside it[/p]
  • [p]UI changes (still work in progress)[/p]
  • [p]Performances improvements (gpu, memory & cpu)[/p]
  • [p]Better tutorialization & explanations[/p]
  • [p]Minor changes to building system[/p]
[p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Stay in the loop[/h2][p]
As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :
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See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

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Toxicity Patch #6 - Main branch

[p]Hello Terraformers! [/p][p][/p][p]We've just updated a new version (v1.618) on the main branch. [/p][p]You need to restart Steam to get it. [/p][p][/p][p]This version addresses minor performances, multiplayer & environment issues.[/p][p]We started the work on our next free update, more information in the coming weeks![/p][p][/p][p]For people playing multiplayer make sure everyone has the same version, if in doubt restart Steam.[/p][p]If you have issues, please remove or update your mods.[/p][p]

Temporary changelog : [/p]
  • [p]New animal and and new dioramas now properly displayed in multiplayer games[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues and optimized the tree placement system to avoid blocking constructions[/p]
  • [p]Performances improvements related to trees[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with the feedback system blocking the game in case of no response from the server[/p]
  • [p]Various environment & performances fixes[/p]
[p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Stay in the loop[/h2][p]
As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :
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See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

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Happy new year from Miju Games!

[p]Hello terraformers![/p][p][/p][h2]Happy new year from Miju Games! [/h2][p][/p][p]2025 has been a great year for Planet Crafter! After the creation of the free Moons update we released the Toxicity DLC.[/p][p][/p][p]Your reception for Toxicity was great. We read all the feedbacks we could to see where we could improve. So, we are releasing a small patch to perfect it. (scroll down for more info)[/p][p][/p][p]For 2026, we'll continue working on Planet Crafter. Our main focus for the coming months will be to release a Quality Of Life & Improvements update, and then, a new free Moon sometime before the end of the year.[/p][p][/p][p]And a few other surprises we'll keep secret for now ;-)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]/!\\ Warning for Mods Users : You may have to upgrade BepInEx to avoid crashes with this new version. More information here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Features & ideas suggestions board[/p][p]If you want to give your opinion on the future of the game, the improvements and features you would like to see, we are temporarily opening a board where you can share and upvote ideas for the game.[/p][p]Feel free to suggests things and upvotes ideas that you like here : https://planetcrafter.featureupvote.com/[/p][p]Please be sure to read the rules of the board first.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]V 1.617 : Minor Update - Changelog[/p]
  • [p]Added a new creature specific to Toxicity : Doggox! (find it in the wild on purified Toxicity, pet it to get it's genetics)[/p]
  • [p]Added 2 new decorations tables on Toxicity (find the blueprints in the research center lockers)[/p]
  • [p]Added 2 new caves on Toxicity (in the mining pit, once you've drained the water)[/p]
  • [p]Added a new animal effigie (chance to find it in wrecks)[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues with clients not being able to grab some dropped objects[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue with trees not appearing around ecosystems[/p]
  • [p]Various optimizations on textures, performances, materials, environments[/p]
  • [p]Upgrade engine version[/p]
[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Stay in the loop[/h2][p]
As always, don't miss any information about Planet Crafter and Miju Games:
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you soon, and happy terraforming!

Amélie for Miju Games
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Development Branch update - v1.616

[p]Hello Terraformers! [/p][p][/p][p]We've just updated a new version (v1.616) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ. [/p][p][/p][p]This updates increase the engine version. It should not change anything, but could cause unexpected differences. [/p][p][/p][p]Let us know if you see any discrepancies between this version and the one on the master branch.[/p][p][/p][p]As usual, restart Steam to get the update, and backup your save before trying the dev branch. All players must have the same version to play co-op. If you have issues launching the game, remove all your mods before reporting bugs.[/p][p]

Temporary changelog : [/p]
  • [p]Added a new creature specific to Toxicity (find it in the wild on Toxicity, pet it to get it's genetics)[/p]
  • [p]Added a new animal effigie (chance to find it in wrecks)[/p]
  • [p]Added 2 new decorations tables on Toxicity (find the blueprints in the research center lockers)[/p]
  • [p]Added 2 new caves on Toxicity (in the mining pit)[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues with clients not being able to grab some dropped objects[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue with trees not appearing around ecosystems[/p]
  • [p]Various optimizations on textures, performances, materials, environments[/p]
[p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Stay in the loop[/h2][p]
As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :
[/p][p]
See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

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