Enginefall News

[p]From brutal harpoon kills to last-second extractions, our latest Closed Playtest gave us plenty to look back on. To everyone who jumped in, caused chaos, and shared feedback: Thank you. [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s a snapshot of the mayhem you caused over the weekend: [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Help Us Sharpen the Blade[/h2][p]We’re currently diving through the data to squash bugs and balance the scales. If you encountered an issue or have thoughts on the experience, we want to hear them.[/p][h3]How to Report Bugs:[/h3]

1. [p]Head to our Discord Bug Reports Channel.[/p]
2. [p]Tell us what happened and how to reproduce it.[/p]
3. [p]Attach screenshots or clips if you have them—it helps us find the "smoke" much faster![/p]

[h3]How to Share Feedback: [/h3][p]We collect feedback in three specific spots to make sure nothing gets lost in the noise:[/p]

• [p]The Official Survey: (Check Discord for the link!)[/p]
• [p]The Cultist Feedback Area: For those deep-dive mechanical thoughts.[/p]
• [p]Suggestions Channel: For that "wouldn't it be cool if..." idea.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Whether you were the one swinging the sledgehammer or the one getting stomped, your participation is what makes Enginefall better. We'll catch you next time in the Open Playtest on May 12 if not before![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for playing, see you on the Train![/p]

[p]Opening tomorrow is our next Closed playtest, open to all current playtesters.

Server Timings[/p][p]Open: 19 Mar 2026 11:00 UTC[/p][p]Closes: 23 Mar 2026 07:00 UTC[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Dagger Changes[/h2][p]Welcome to Phase 1 of team-based play updates! We’re shifting the focus toward crew-based play and expanding your mobile base with new construction capabilities.

To allow for this update we have had to reset the following:[/p]

• [p]Dagger Vaults[/p]
• [p]Character Data[/p]
• [p]Dagger Tech Tree Progression [/p]
• [p]Dagger Placeables[/p]

[p]Here is what’s changing and present in this early version:[/p][p][/p][h3]Dagger Membership & Social Play[/h3][p]The Dagger is no longer just a solo vessel; it’s now a home for your entire crew.[/p]

• [p]Permanent Members: You can now invite party members to become Permanent Members of your Dagger.[/p]
• [p]Persistent Access: Permanent members have individual access to the ship. When you hit Play, you will automatically load into the Dagger where you hold membership.[/p]
• [p]One Ship Policy: To keep things simple, you can only hold membership in one Dagger at a time.[/p]
• [p]Communal Vaults: The Dagger Vault is now shared. All players currently in the Dagger, including guests, interact with the same communal storage.[/p]
  • [p]Note: If you are visiting another player's Dagger as a guest, you will access their vault, not your own.[/p]

[h3]Home Expansion[/h3][p]Need more room for your gear? A new expansion has been hitched to your Dagger.[/p]

• [p]New Section: A custom build carriage has been added behind the main Carriage.[/p]
• [p]The Airlock: Access the new carriage via the new manual Airlock.[/p]
  • [p]Manual Control: Both doors must be opened individually.[/p]
  • [p]Instant Access: There is no purge sequence; doors can be opened from either side at any time.[/p]
• [p]Construction Limits: The new carriage supports up to 1,000 placeable objects. This limit includes:[/p]
  • [p]Crafting Stations[/p]
  • [p]Decorative items[/p]
  • [p]Functional furniture[/p]

[h3]Layout Changes[/h3]

• [p]The vault has now changed location, check it out![/p]

[h3]Blueprint Printing[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]The Dagger now requires power in order to print blueprints[/p]
• [p]You will need to add fuel items to your fuel core receiver to convert them to energy[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Blueprints[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Most gear now requires a blueprint in order to craft it[/p]
• [p]You can buy blueprints in shops, find them in loot, or research them from blueprint scraps[/p]
• [p]You can safely store your blueprints in any base core you can access. Stored blueprints can be used from anywhere![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Refining and Fuel[/h2]

• [p]You can now craft your own Refiners and refine fuel items from Uranium in the safety of your own base - careful, they are expensive![/p]
• [p]You can farm Uranium from Resource Nodes[/p]
• [p]You can also get Fuel shards from fighting the scrappers in the undercarriage[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Bots[/h2]

• [p]We now have multiple different types with different behaviours[/p]
  • [p]Scrappers, they are crazed probably from too much gas exposure! They have a chance to drop fuel items as well as blueprint scraps though.[/p]
  • [p]Enforcers, found in markets, no funny business[/p]
  • [p]Supply Drop Guards, dedicated to guarding precious cargo[/p]
  • [p]Class Airlock Guards, you shall not pass[/p]
  • [p]Conductor Guards, personal protection for the top dog[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Economy[/h2]

• [p]Class tickets now cost 5 fuel items to craft or can be bought for a high price for credits – these are the only ways to acquire[/p]
• [p]Added new searchable containers[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Improvements & Additions[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Resource pick ups at dispensers have now been replaced with farmable nodes[/p]
• [p]Riot shield has been added as a craftable item [/p]
• [p]The Mini-Base is now craftable in player crafting[/p]
• [p]Ladder improvements[/p]
• [p]UI improvements such as:[/p]
  • [p]Crafting UI now sorts recipes you can craft on top.[/p]
  • [p]Turret UI now correctly shows "Ammo" instead of "Fuel"[/p]
  • [p]Fixed colour sliders not working in Character Creator. Fixed Colour buttons not working.[/p]
  • [p]Characters can be rotated and zoomed in customisation and the railpass[/p]

[p][/p][p]Remember, this is still a pre-launch playtest. [/p]

• [p]🐞 Bugs and rough edges [/p]
• [p]⚖️ Balance that’s still being tuned [/p]
• [p]🔁 Systems that may change based on feedback [/p]

[p]Speaking of feedback, as always, your feedback is essential and helps us improve the experience for everyone. So head over to the Discord and keep sharing your experiences with us![/p][p][/p][p]We will see you on the train![/p]

[p]We are moving our Spring Open Playtest from April to May 12–19. [/p][p][/p][h2]Why the Shift?[/h2][p]We have major new features that need a little more time to "cook." With 100+ playtests under our belt over the last year, we’ve learned that the best feedback comes when you’re having the most fun. Pushing the date ensures a polished experience that delivers the actionable insights we need for launch.[/p][p][/p][h2]So What Happens In the Meantime?[/h2]

• [p]From March 19-22, we will run a Closed Playtest to validate the build. [/p]
• [p]We will likely have a second Closed Playtest in April but we will confirm this closer to the date so remains TBC[/p]

[p][/p][p]This extra window also helps us reach more players to ensure the Open Playtest in May is a massive event.[/p][p][/p][h2]Thank You[/h2][p]We want to thank you for your ongoing patience and support. Asking you to wait longer to board your first Titan Train is a decision we never take lightly, but we are committed to making it worth the wait. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek at what we’re working on:[/p]

• [p]Brand New Mega Train Exterior[/p]
• [p]Skyhooking[/p]
• [p]Development to Looting[/p]
• [p]Blueprints 2.0[/p]
• [p]Carriage Aesthetics [/p]
• [p]Placeable Mini-bases[/p]
• [p]Perk System[/p]

[p]This and more! [/p][p][/p][p]We will be exploring these areas in dedicated posts as we lead up to the Spring Open Playtest, so follow along for more.[/p]

[h2]Closed Playtest - From 26th February to 2nd March[/h2][p]We are announcing our next Closed weekend playtests, open to all players who already have access.
[/p][p]Time: Thursday, 26th Feb, 11:00 - Monday, 2nd March, 07:00 (all times UTC)[/p][p][/p][p]Remember, this is still a pre-launch playtest. [/p][p]You should expect: [/p]

• [p]🐞 Bugs and rough edges [/p]

• [p]⚖️ Balance that’s still being tuned [/p]

• [p]🔁 Systems that may change based on feedback [/p]

[p]...and lots of glorious chaotic fun! [/p][p] [/p][h2]The Enginefall Spring Open Playtest is almost here![/h2][p]From 7 April to 14 April, we’re opening the doors and inviting players back onto the train for our next large-scale public test. [/p][p]If you’ve been waiting to jump in for the first time, or to bring friends along for the ride, this is your chance. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]BONUS | There is Now no Better Time to Wishlist! 🎁✨[/h3]

• [p]Everyone who has or will show their support by wishlisting will be rewarded with a Sledgehammer skin.[/p]
• [p]Not only that but once you have redeemed your skin you can refer up to 5 friends and get rewarded with in game currency per friend you refer[/p]

[p]Get Clicking:[/p][p]https://rewards.enginefall.com/[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
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[p]In Enginefall, the Conductor role puts you at the center of the action: control the train, craft top-tier gear and shape how the run unfolds. Watch the video below for a full step-by-step walkthrough on how to become the Conductor, from reaching the right carriage to making a successful extraction:
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[/p][h3]The High-Level Path to Power[/h3][p]Becoming the Conductor isn’t automatic, it’s something you earn during a run:[/p]

• [p]Travel through the train until you reach Carriage C00, the location of the Control Room.[/p]
• [p]The main entry doors are locked, so you’ll need to craft a Breacher to get inside.[/p]
• [p]After planting the Breacher and waiting for it to complete, you’ll be able to force entry. Just be ready, as this is a common flashpoint for combat.[/p]
• [p]Once inside, make your way up to the Control Room and register as the Conductor.[/p]

[h3]What You Can Do as Conductor[/h3][p]Holding the Conductor role unlocks a range of powerful and unique abilities:[/p]

• [p]Communicate with the entire train, including announcements and messages[/p]
• [p]Craft the highest-tier weapons and armor[/p]
• [p]Create Conductor-exclusive clothing[/p]
• [p]Produce Fuel Cores directly from the Control Room[/p]
• [p]Craft fuel-related resources outside the train, such as fuel nodes and shards[/p]
• [p]Print a Control Room keycard for easy access in and out[/p]

[h3]Getting Out Alive[/h3][p]Once you’ve gathered what you need, it’s time to leave:[/p]

• [p]Head to the nearest extraction point[/p]
• [p]Call in your Dagger shuttle[/p]
• [p]Extract with your Conductor loot before things go sideways[/p]

[p][/p][p]See you on the train![/p]