Astro Colony News

Hey Astro Colonists!

In preparation of a major content update, I just published another improvements and stability update.
Below, you can check what actually changed in the game.

I encourage you to try multiplayer with better syncing and reliable Stargate, but there are some QOL improvements and new architecture.

[h2]New architecture elements, you asked for![/h2]


[h2]Improvements[/h2]

• Items/tools are unknown until being revealed (showing question mark)
  
• Improved parallel universe for multiplayer - traveling/saving/loading/syncing
  
• Resource no longer have collisions
  
• Improved flying movement - prevents from pushing player in the low framerate
  
• New improved Respawn system, allowing to teleport to the last visited space station
  
• New architecture (upside down blocks) allowing to create more shapes - Corner Ramp Down x3, Ramp Down, Ramp Pyramid Down
  
• Shape Cube is now foundation type, allowing Humans and bots to walk on it
  
• Bulk collection system improved - showing all possible materials collected (wood, stone, ice, dirt etc.)
  
• New tutorials for Grappling, Crafting

[h2]Bug fixes[/h2]

• Fixed multiplayer black screen issue when joining Player Host server
  
• Fixed multiplayer syncing issue for voxel modified planet
  
• Fixed player teleporting issues
  
• Fixed flickering of environments related to world origin rebasing
  
• Fixed visual glitches in UI for tech tree
  
• Fixed issue where astronaut would go back to lab after removing canteen
  
• Fixed laboratory upgrade, not having human menu after upgrade
  
• Fixed vehicles issues in multiplayer

Please don't forget to leave a review if you played a game and enjoyed it, so it can be supported for years to come!

Thanks guys so much for support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Hey Colonists!

It was very busy start of the year adding improvements and fixes.
To find out about all changes, please check the list below!

[h2]NEW FEATURES[/h2]

• Improved movement with grappling hook to be FPS independent
  
• Locked elements referencing very late game are showing now indicator in the tech tree
  
• Music is automatically added, so all songs are available when loading an old savegame
  
• Tech tree improved to allow sooner access to logic signal

[h2]FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed crash for loading the game related to equipping new tools (grappling, scanner)
  
• Fixed tools saving and loading, so they are being automatically equipped
  
• Fixed loading of space station/planet screen map marker
  
• Fixed Recycling machine issue causing recipe to get stuck
  
• Fixed Drill issue causing recipe to get stuck
  
• Fixed Asteroid Catcher issue causing recipe to get stuck
  
• Fixed Hand Crafting issue causing recipe to get stuck
  
• Fixed Laboratory tutorial to require construction of Basic Laboratory
  
• Fixed issues of saving/loading planets which traveled to the next dimension
  
• Fixed sound issues not being properly removed when destroying a device
  
• Fixed a dedicated server issue showing warnings
  
• Fixed music looping after the last track is finished
  
• Fixed construction tutorial to count any shape (block) as height extender
  
• Radial menu is now showing proper pickaxe hotkey preview
  
• Radial menu is now showing proper scanner hotkey preview

I would like to ask for your understanding and support.
Making a complex automation game is not an easy task.

Happy New Year everyone!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Merry Christmas Colonists!

Finally, content update is here! You can grab the latest changes on Steam!
I am very excited to present them below!

[h2]BALANCE[/h2]
Every single technology in the tech tree got re-balanced, so check how it works for you!
The game should be more challenging, but also more focused on automation. Basic science can also be automated with mining, including drills. I hope it is not too hard. You will need to scale your station a little bit before moving to the next technology.

[h2]NEW TOOLS[/h2]

The new radial menu simplifies tools selection. New tools for extraction, movement and terrain modification are implemented. More are coming for Terraforming update!

[h2]NEW HAND CRAFTING[/h2]

The interaction with hand crafting recipes is now simplified. Each recipe is directly accessible in the menu. Select the multiplication button before pressing recipe to craft x1, x5 or x25 items!

[h2]REAL AUTOPILOT[/h2]

Autopilot before the update allowed you to control all thrusters at once, selecting the direction you want to move. You had to be very precise to match station velocity to reach planets.
With the new Autopilot technology, you can simply pick stations/planets to go there!

[h2]STARGATE STATION TRAVEL[/h2]

It's now possible to take space station to another dimension!
Before going though the Stargate you have the choice to leave it behind or bring it with you!

[h2]IMPROVED LOGIC[/h2]
Timer pusher is now improved, allowing to push item from conveyor belt to machines setting a specific time. Splitters are also improved: they check what resource has been pushed, making the mix of resources split independently and equally. For example: 9 carbon+ 9 gold will guarantee to have 3 for each direction (left, right, forward).

[h2]COPY AND PASTE ATTRIBUTES[/h2]


Copying and pasting functionality was the most wanted feature. It allows to copy and paste device attributes.
It's very handy when it comes to disable many devices, changing recipes or visuals like edges for many floors at once. Furthermore, it also supports pick element, so it will be possible to pick a device and paste it with all settings preserved.

[h2]DECORATIONS ROTATE/SCALE[/h2]

Each decoration and decal can be rotated and scaled via [E] menu. Morover, the new function copy and paste attributes, makes decorations having the same look and size!

[h2]IMPROVED MULTIPLAYER API[/h2]

It's now possible to use JOIN/INVITE for both dedicated servers and player servers.
You can join your friends automatically.

[h2]BLUEPRINTS IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

Blueprint Designer is allowing to modify device attributes. You can configure devices, logic blocks and visual style for your blueprints before constructing them!

[h2]FOOD EFFECT[/h2]

Different types of food affects speed and energy of astronauts.

[h2]STEAM WINTER SALE 2023[/h2]
To celebrate Christmas, Astro Colony is getting the highest discount ever!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614550/Astro_Colony/

I am also streaming the game tomorrow morning (EU) at 10CET (10AM) both on Steam and Twitch

Wishing you a peaceful, joyful holiday season and an even better year than the last! Happy holidays everyone!

Tefel (Terad Games)

Hey, Colonists!

The WEEK LONG DEAL is slowly coming to the end, but if you still haven't decided to add Astro Colony to your Steam library, we have a small surprise for you!
You can now get Astro Colony in a bundle with Outpath - an experimental clicker crafting game, where you build your base and buy more islands to expand!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37155/Astro_Colony__Outpath/

If you want to create your own settlement both on the ocean surface 🌊 and in space 🪐, check out our bundle!

Thanks guys so much for support!
Tefel (Terad Games)

Hey Colonists!

I would love to share with you just a small sneak peek of the upcoming Christmas update. I am very excited to share it with you! What is coming to the game?

[h2]COPY AND PASTE ATTRIBUTES[/h2]


Copying and pasting functionality was the most wanted feature. It allows to copy and paste device attributes.
It's very handy when it comes to disable many devices, changing recipes or visuals like edges for many floors at once. It also supports pick element, so it will be possible to pick a device and paste it with all settings preserved.

[h2]BLUEPRINTS IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]
In the upcoming update, you will be able to modify attributes for devices in the Blueprint Designer. It means that you can configure devices, logic blocks and visual style for your blueprints before constructing them!

[h2]NEW TOOLS[/h2]

The new radial menu is coming to the game which will simplify tools selection. There are already a few new tools implemented and more will come in the future.

[h2]BALANCE[/h2]
Together with reworked menus and tools, new balance is coming, which is making the game more challenging. You will be able to spend more resources to unlock later technologies.

Don't forget to tell your friends about the discount!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614550/Astro_Colony/

Please also help with reviews, so I can focus on developing the game and adding next cool features.

Kind regards,
Tefel (Terad Games)