Wild Planet News

Hey everyone!
Following the last update adding a new area the canyon aswell as the revamp of the desert (You can read more here)
Today’s update kicks off the first pass of our complete UI overhaul. A lot has changed, and we’re excited to test it out with you!

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UI Overhaul – First Pass[/h2]



Reworked item icon shapes for better clarity.

Updated rarity visuals – easier to spot what's valuable!

Inventory UI now displays:

Character stats

Item stats

Active buffs


Workbench UI improved with clearer craft info.



Crafting UI now shows what items do and their stats more clearly.


Furnace UI and Storage UI updated for a smoother experience.



Added new sorting options across the board.

⚠️ Some UI is still using the old system (like item transfer, lore reader, quest log, etc.). These will be updated in a future patch – this version is all about testing and feedback!

[h2]Balance Changes[/h2]

Adjusted weapon durability across the board.

Rebalanced rarity of select items.

Tweaked Tetrachnide loot drops for better balance.

[h2]Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

Fixed typos and updated several item descriptions.

Fixed warp bug in Garoo Cave Dungeon.

Tools now correctly display rarity info.

[h2]Workbench Adjustments[/h2]

Removed Semi-Auto Shotgun from Tier 1 Weapon Bench.

Added Semi-Auto Rifle to Tier 1 Weapon Bench.

[h2]Audio[/h2]

Added new Crossbow SFX for shooting and reloading!

As always, thank you for playing and helping us improve! Let us know what you think about the new UI and keep that feedback coming.

See you space cowboys !

Greetings, explorers!

We’re back with a massive content update for Wild Planet! Early Access 1.2.0.0 brings a huge overhaul to the Desert Biome, new areas to discover, and a host of improvements to the survival experience. Let’s dive into what’s new!

We’re trying something new this time with a short trailer showcasing the latest update! Check out the Canyon Biome, the revamped Desert, and more.

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Do you like these videos? Should we keep making them? Let us know!

[h2]New Content & Biome Overhaul[/h2]

[h3]Canyon Biome (New!)[/h3]
We’ve added a brand-new Canyon Biome, offering a glimpse of what’s to come. This rugged landscape is located on the edge of the Field Biome and serves as a transition zone for future expansions.


[h3]Desert Biome Revamp[/h3]

• The Desert Biome has been completely redone from the ground up
  
• New Oasis Area A lush reprieve in the arid wasteland, full of valuable resources.
  
• New Desert Trees More variety in the environment for better immersion.
  
• New Plasma Field Area A new area to farm plasma with your drills
  

[h2]Dungeon Overhaul[/h2]
[h3]Crashed Ship Dungeon (Forest)[/h3] A full remake with improved level design, and new loot!



[h2]Food & Resources[/h2]

• New Food Recipes added to the Kitchenette, offering more buff options.
  
• Mushrooms now spawn in caves, expanding food foraging options.
  
• New Models: Highland Berries & Aloe for better visual distinction.
  
• Cactus now drops Desert Berries and Cactus Flesh, allowing for new food recipes :)
  

Creatures & Combat[h2]
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• New Creature: Desert Metalon – A fierce new enemy found in the desert biome.
  
• Reduced the number of Blue Mecha in the field to two, rebalancing enemy encounters.
  
• Adjusted Blue Mecha Spawn Locations for a more varied experience.
  
• Removed Young Metalons from the spawn area to improve early-game difficulty.
  

[h2]Gameplay & System Changes[/h2]

• New Water System with a more dynamic visual approach.
  
• Fix: Mining helmet flashlight now properly activates.
  
• Changes to Some Recipes for better balance and crafting progression.
  

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Work in Progress & Upcoming Features[/h2]
While this update brings a ton of new content, we’re also actively working on even bigger additions coming soon!
🔹 Desert Cave Dungeon featuring a Metalon boss and a brand-new Metalon Armor Set. 🔹 Remake of the Field Bunker, adding new challenges and lore.
🔹 The Tower of the Lost Dungeon in the forest a mysterious new location to explore.
🔹 Recipe Updates to refine crafting and balance survival mechanics.
🔹 Building System Update with improved functionality and customization.
🔹 New Weapons, Tools, and Armors to expand combat and survival strategies.

[h2]Final Notes[/h2]
We appreciate all the feedback from our amazing community as we continue to shape Wild Planet. Keep sharing your discoveries, suggestions, and bug reports. Your support helps us push the game to new heights!

Happy exploring, and watch out for those Metalons!

See you Space Cowboys ! 🚀

🌙 Greetings, Wild Planet Explorers! 🌙

We’re excited to announce that Wild Planet will be part of The Days of Ramadan festival on Steam, running from February 28 to March 31! This special event highlights incredible games from developers around the world, celebrating community, reflection, and shared experiences.

During the festival, you’ll find exclusive discounts and a chance to connect with other players in the spirit of the season. Whether you’re exploring distant planets or simply enjoying the journey, we’re honored to be part of this meaningful event.

Event link : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45022621/sale/RamadanFestival2025

To Our Muslim Players & Followers

As Ramadan approaches, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all who are observing. May this holy month bring you peace, strength, and moments of joy with your loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨

Stay tuned for more updates, and see you in Wild Planet!

Balance Adjustments,Bug Fixes & Improvements,New Additions,New Items,Storage Improvements

Balance Adjustments

Reduced hunger and health regeneration for cooked meat.
Reduced Rubber drop from mecha.
Rebalanced T1 and T2 crafting recipes to integrate new crafting components.
Adjusted farmable mecha loot to now include bearings.
Updated robotic creature drops to provide a variety of useful crafting materials (Servo motors, Optic sensors, etc.).
Additional balancing on resource respawn rates.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed audio issue when changing scenes.
Small audio improvements.
Removed Engineering Parts from crafting recipes.

New Additions
New Items

Small Scrap Pile (New source of materials).
New Crafting Components:
Servo Motors
Optic Sensor
Advanced Bearings
Frayed Mining Equipment
Old Microprocessor
New Recyclable Items:
Old Piston
Corroded Metal Sheets
Broken Metal Parts

Storage Improvements

Increased player storage space.
Increased workbench storage space.

World Changes

Added scrap piles to various locations:
Bunkers
Recycler Area
Scientific Outpost Area
Spaceship Crash Sites
Desert Camp Area
Changed build distance for foundations, walls, and floors → Now set to 60 meters radius.
Adjusted loot tables for world lootboxes.



Development is progressing smoothly! The next patch will focus on finalizing three new dungeons/caves in the forest and desert biomes. This update will also introduce and fix various creatures, alongside optimizations for game progression and overall performance.

ETA: ~1 month. Stay tuned!

Fixes & Improvements

Fixed: The long-standing issue where non-host players' UI would switch to another storage in co-op has finally been resolved after 2-3 weeks of research. This fix greatly enhances the co-op experience! 🎉
Fixed: Various terrain seams to improve world continuity.
Fixed: Navigation issues with Recycler area stairs.
Fixed: Typos for Workbench craft and Plasma Drill.
Fixed: Wrong icon for Beard 3 in the player creator menu.

Gameplay & Optimizations

Added: Extra grounding checks for Monowheel and Rhino Mount to ensure better terrain stability.
Changed: Adjusted tooltip appearance timing for antennas and instance portals to improve readability and usability.
Changed: Terrain streaming optimizations to improve loading/unloading performance, ensuring smoother gameplay and better resource management.