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Development Branch update - v1.517

Hello Terraformers!

We've just updated a new version (v1.517) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ.

This version fixes mutliple bugs and improves some content. This version is a release candidate, meaning that if no critical bugs are found, it will go live.

Let us know if you experience significant performances changes or new critical bugs.

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.


Temporary changelog :
  • Selenea : Lots of containers now contains high tier loot to help the player if Selenea is choosen as a starting planet
  • Selenea : Adds a new small base
  • Add 4 new musics tracks (2 for each moons)
  • New messages send at the end of the terraforming of each moons
  • New popup message at the first time player use the travel rocket
  • Fixes issues with map markers and resource extraction
  • Fixes posters rotation issues
  • Add 2 new skins, 2 new posters, 2 new animal effigies. Find them on loot on each planets. (loot containers have been reset in case you loot them already)
  • Reduce build size
  • Multiple environments fixes and improvements
  • Performances improvements


[h2]Stay in the loop[/h2]

As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :


See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

Development Branch update - v1.516

Hello Terraformers!

We've just updated a new version (v1.516) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ.

This version fixes mutliple bugs and improves some content. This version is pretty close to the final update version.

Let us know if you experience significant performances changes or new critical bugs.

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.


Temporary changelog :
  • Fixed an issue with interplanetary shuttle auto-launching also disabled if returning with not delivered content
  • Co-op: New animals are now visible to clients too
  • Blazar on Selenea is now minable with Ore Extractors T3 (not harvesting robot anymore)
  • New frog eggs are now available in incubator
  • Fixed an issue with tree and insects natural spawns not working properly anymore
  • Fuse growth can now be crafted in quartz craft station
  • Outside farm 2 grows crops faster
  • Various environment fixes (super alloy rods now properly harvestable)
  • New texts for construction limitations of Portals generators & Ore extractors on moons
  • Fishes on aqualis can only be harvested after life stage
  • Adds 2 energy fuses and a circuit board in the crashed satelite of the first rising island to avoid getting stuck on aqualis
  • Various UI improvements



[h2]Stay in the loop[/h2]

As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :


See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

Development Branch update - v1.515

Hello Terraformers!

We've just updated a new version (v1.515) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ.

This version fixes mutliple bugs and improves some content. This version is pretty close to the final update version.

Let us know if you experience significant performances changes or new critical bugs.

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.


Temporary changelog :
  • Selenea can be selected as a starting planet
  • Harvesting robot is now linked to the map. Meaning, if you have the t2 informations rocket you can harvest different things on different planet. Depending on your terraforming stage.
  • Energy fuse is now buildable after a certain SysTi is reached
  • New frogs can be unlocked & crafted
  • Added two new animals species. They will spawn on Selenea & Aqualis once correct terra stage is reached.
  • Disable interplanetary shuttle auto launch when requesting items and coming back with them
  • Farm T2 can now be constructed on grids
  • Phosphorous is no longer recognized as Sulfur
  • Fixed an issue with clients not able to select advanced resources in ore extractors
  • Fixed an issue causing trees from specific planets naturally growing on other planets even if not manually grown yet
  • Fixed issues with map markers from another planet displayed on the current planet
  • Restored compatibility with old save files (pre terratokens and pre game settings versions)
  • Fixed an issue with water not appearing if terraforming a planet too quickly
  • Trade or Interplanetary windows not closing anymore when another launch is happening
  • Fixed an issue with all drones potentially returning to a station and not getting new tasks when switching planets
  • DNA Sequencers and Incubators still working even if not on the active planet
  • Fixed potential issues when switching planets during a meteo event
  • Gas Extractor T1 properly generating Nitrogen depending on the current planet breathable terraformation stage
  • Beehives no longer affected by growth optimizers
  • Fixed an issue with no larvae spawning after switching planet
  • Fixed an issue preventing animals to spawn on Aqualis
  • Environment fixes on Selenea and Aqualis
  • Fixed an issue with ending texts disappearing too quickly
  • Fixed an issue with trade and interplanetary windows tooltips disapearing after selecting resources
  • Fixed an issue causing generated wrecks to produce biomass



[h2]Stay in the loop[/h2]

As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :


See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games

The Moons Update release date announcement!

Hello terraformers!

[h2]The "Moons Update" will be released on May 19th![/h2]

We are almost ready to share with you our biggest update to date! The "Moons Update" is aimed at players that want more of the Planet Crafter experience.


This update will allow you to go to two new moons, once you've finished terraforming your first planet. Once on a new moon, you'll be able to terraform it, while keeping all your blueprints, knowledge and equipment. You'll be able to exchange resources between those planets and even automating everything.


Unlock new technologies, expand your operations, discover new moons, and terraform a whole solar system!


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[h3]Frequently Asked Questions[/h3]
  • Is this update going to be free?
    Yes!

  • Do I need to start a new game to play it?
    No, you can continue with your save file and unlock the rocket to travel between planets once you have finished terraforming a planet.

  • Can I go from Prime, to Humble, to the moons?
    Yes! If you have the Humble DLC, you'll be able to travel between all those planets & moons!

  • Can I go to the moons from the Humble DLC?
    Yes! If you started your adventure on planet Humble, you will unlock the travel rocket once you terraformed Humble too.

  • If I play in co-op, can I be on one planet and my friend on another?
    No, all players will play on the same planet or moon at the same time.

  • If I'm on a moon, does my terraforming process continue on other planets?
    Yes, all terraforming, drones, ore extraction, autocrafting, etc. continues while you travel from planets to planets.

  • If I started a playthrough on Prime, and another one on Humble, will I be able to merge my save files?
    No, unfortunately, you won't be able to merge save files. So you'll have to choose from which one continue.



We can't wait to show you this update, we hope you like it as much we like making it!


[h2]Stay in the loop[/h2]

As always, don't miss any information about Planet Crafter and Miju Games:


See you soon, and happy terraforming!

Amélie for Miju Games

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Development Branch update - v1.514

Hello Terraformers!

We've just updated a new version (v1.514) on the development branch.
To try it, see the "How to switch branches?" question in the FAQ.

This is a STEP THREE of the moons update playtest : You can now go on the second moon : Aqualis! Use the travel rocket to go there, in the same way you did for Selenea.

Let us know if you experience significant performances changes or new critical bugs.

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.


Temporary changelog :
  • New Moon : Aqualis. Discover a moon covered in water!
  • New items : T5 Jetpack, T3 Butterly farm, T2 Insects rocket
  • New "Harvesting robot" : allows to harvest organic items around it (still work in progress)
  • New T2 Informations rocket : will show organic and fish location markers on map (unlock via blue blueprint chip)
  • Fixed an issue with oxygen still consumed when reaching breathable atmospheres on moons
  • Exchange platform now takes 10 minutes to return
  • Various UI improvements
  • Various balancing




[h2]Stay in the loop[/h2]

As always, don't miss any informations about Planet Crafter and Miju Games :


See you soon, and good terraforming!

Brice for Miju Games