Modulus News

[p]Automation Fest is officially live, and to celebrate, we’ve just launched a brand-new stream on the Modulus Steam page, featuring a full demo playthrough from streamer Bitz!
[/p][p]🟣 Watch as he builds elegant production lines, discovers Efficiency View, and shows off some of the biggest upgrades we’ve added to Modulus so far. It’s the perfect intro if you’re new, or some solid factory inspiration if you’re already optimizing like a pro.[/p][p]⚠️ Note: The stream loop goes live today at 10AM Pacific / 1PM Eastern / 6PM BST with a sneak peek at what’s new in the updated demo.[/p][p]
But that’s not all…[/p][p][/p][p]🎥 TONIGHT at 6PM BST, Bitz will be going LIVE on his channels for a special Automation Fest stream, with our Game Director David and Head of Comms Jarvs joining to walk through never-before-seen features from the upcoming Early Access version.

That's right we're giving Bitz an exclusive peek behind the curtain at what we've been building for you all!
[/p][p]👉 Don’t miss this exclusive look at what’s coming October 22nd.
📺 Head over to Bitz's channels and hit those follow/sub buttons so you don't miss a thing!

Bitz on YouTube[/p][p]Bitz on Twitch[/p]

[p]Automation fans, this one’s for you.
We’re excited to announce that Modulus is officially part of Steam’s Automation Fest, running from July 14–21! Whether you're already deep into factory perfection or just loading up the demo for the first time, there's never been a better time to explore Modulus.

[/p][h3]🛠️ New Demo Update | Built for the Hardcore[/h3][p]To celebrate, we’re updating the demo once again with a feature designed specifically for hardcore factory optimisers.[/p][p]📈 This one’s all about data.
We’re adding the brand-new Production Graph, a powerful visual tool that lets you track your entire factory’s performance over time. Delivered resources, placed objects, production stats, everything from bots to belts, mapped beautifully across the lifespan of your factory.[/p][p]It’s perfect for players who want to fine-tune every output, hunt down bottlenecks, and optimize to perfection.[/p][p]Watch this space, we’ll post patch notes very soon.

[/p][h3]🎬 New Trailer: 7 Automation Updates Hardcore Builders Will Love[/h3][p]We’ve just dropped a brand-new trailer packed with highlights you may have missed in the latest demo update.
From the Scrapper and Counter Operators, to Paint Production, Efficiency View, and Creative Mode, these are the tools, features, and systems that make Modulus a dream for automation nerds.[/p][p]🎥 Watch it now right here on Steam or over on YouTube

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📌 And don’t forget to wishlist the game if you haven’t already!
[/p][h3]🎥 Live Streams with Bitz[/h3][p]We’re teaming up with Bitz, content creator, factory game enthusiast, for not one but two special Automation Fest streams!
[/p][p]🛠️ Modulus Store Page Stream
From July 14–21, Bitz will be taking over the Modulus Steam page with a dedicated stream looping throughout the event. Expect gameplay highlights, commentary, and a great introduction to the updated demo.
[/p][p]📺 LIVE Dev Stream on Bitz’s Channels
Join us for a live stream event with Bitz, where he’ll be diving into an exclusive Early Access build, never before shown publicly.
He’ll be joined by Jarvs, Head of Communication, and David, our Game Director, to explore powerful new features, share insights from behind the scenes, and answer your questions in real time.[/p][p]🗓️ Stream Date: July 14
⏰ Time: TBA
🔗 [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] & [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Big thanks to Bitz for collaborating with us on this special event, give him a follow and show some love![/p][p]Make sure to follow Modulus on Steam so you don’t miss it when the stream goes live.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]Modulus enters Early Access on October 22nd, and this fest is just a taste of what’s to come. Whether you're experimenting in Creative Mode or chasing cycle-time perfection, we can’t wait to see what you build.[/p][p]🔗 Play the demo now
❤️Join our Discord for community shenanigans! [/p][p]See you in the grid.
— The Happy Volcano Team[/p]

[p]Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity in the first-ever Modulus Fan Art Contest!
[/p][p]We were blown away by your factories, your flair, and your imagination. From voxel builds to digital comics, music videos to shader experiments, your work reminds us why we love making this game.[/p][p]Take a look at some of our favourites from across the community 👇

[/p][p](By Chevy Dimow)[/p][p][/p][h2]🏆 And the winner is…
[/h2][p] 🎶 “Neural Flow” by Uranium-235 (music) and Eric_ProPlayer (video)[/p][p]This original track and fully custom-made music video captured the spirit of Modulus with style, atmosphere, and pure talent. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][p]We’ll be featuring their work across our socials and in the Modulus Discord Hall of Fame. [/p][p]PLUS both Uranium and Eric will each receive an exclusive Modulus hoodie.
[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again to everyone who took part, and keep an eye out for future community contests!

We are so grateful for this community. [/p][p]Don't forget to join us on Discord to become part of the community over there. We have begun holding regular game nights and are really proud of what we are building there. We'd love to have you join us![/p][p][/p][p]Catch you soon.[/p][p]-Team Happy Volcano [/p]

[p]We’ve officially hit 100,000 wishlists on Steam  and we just want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single one of you who’s supported Modulus so far.[/p][p](GIF by Eric_ProPlayer)[/p][p]From sharing your factories, to offering feedback, joining our Discord, and just spreading the word, you've helped shape this game more than you know.[/p][p]This milestone means the world to us, and as a little thank you, we’re dropping something a bit special today...[/p][p][/p][h2]🎬 Early Drop: Get to Know Us – Mick & Antoine[/h2][p]Originally planned for next week, we’re bringing this one forward to celebrate the moment.[/p][p]Join our Lead Developer Mick Rüdiger and Art Director Antoine Lendrevie as they chat about:[/p]

• [p]Their favourite games & genres [/p]
• [p]Design inspirations behind Modulus [/p]
• [p]Dream mechanics they'd love to see in more games [/p]
• [p]Some very strong opinions about stealth gameplay and strafe-jumping 😄
  
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[p]👉 Watch the full interview below:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Thank you for the ongoing support everyone![/p][p]- Team Happy Volcano [/p]

[p][/p][p]Calling all artists, builders, writers, and creative souls, we want to see what Modulus inspires in you.[/p][p]Whether it’s voxel sculptures, digital paintings, embroidery, poetry, or anything in between, this contest is open to all kinds of creative expression. If it’s made by you and inspired by the world of Modulus, it counts![/p][hr][/hr][h2]🧾 How to Enter[/h2][p]You can submit your work by:[/p]

• [p]Posting in the #fan-art channel on the Modulus Discord[/p]
• [p]Replying to official contest posts on social media using #ModulusFanArt[/p]
• [p]Uploading it to the Steam Community Hub with “Fan Art Contest” in the title[/p]
• [p]Emailing your entry to: [email protected][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⏰ Deadline[/h2][p]Monday 16th June at 13:00 UTC[/p][hr][/hr][h2]
🏆 The Prize[/h2][p]One lucky winner will receive an exclusive Modulus hoodie, featuring a fan-voted design![/p][p]This is our way of giving back to the incredible Modulus community, whose creativity has continued to amaze us since the demo first launched.[/p][p]We can’t wait to see what you create![/p][p]📜 Read the full contest rules here →[/p][hr][/hr][p]Let us know if you have any questions in the comments or over in Discord and happy creating!

Team Happy Volcano[/p]