Drill Core News

• Alternative AI setting is now set by default (miners are distributed a little more efficiently according to orders).
  
• Added an indicator for workers who cannot get on the platform.
  
• Removed "conditions" from the Contracts screen in Main Menu.
  
• Added a system that prevents ore from falling below the platform.
  
• Added a new visual for Terrabors in the frost biome.
  
• Added a system that prevents loading corrupted save file. Game loads the last uncorrupted backup save file instead.
  
• "Delete save file" button added to the main menu.
  
• The value by which they change the rate of fire has been added to the description of all the Catalyzers.
  
• Turrets Expander reloading time was added to the description.
  

• The number of permanent resources in the mine has been increased by 1.5 times.
  
• The resource and level requirements for many permanent upgrades have been reduced.
  
• The reward for contracts has been increased by 15%.
  
• The number of permanent resources for a loss has been increased by about 2 times.
  
• First 3 difficulties are easier now.
  
• The frequency of random events is greatly reduced in the first three difficulties.
  
• Arachnor is harder on higher difficulties.
  
• Higher difficulties are harder now.
  
• Catalyzers effect increased from 7.5% to 8.5%.
  
• Lightblade turret damage increased from 2 to 2.5.
  
• Laser turret damage reduced from 11 to 10.
  
• Poison turret damage increased from 8 to 9, poison damage increased from 15 to 17.
  
• The qualifications for Protector Dock, Repair Station and Drone Station now have different difficulty requirements.
  
• The qualification for Protector Dock now requires 10 iron instead of 20.
  
• The qualification for Repair Station now requires the core to be at 90% durability or more (instead of 100%).
  
• Added a new purchasable permanent upgrade for +1 technology reroll.
  
• Saw Drone Station ability rebalanced (damage increased from 2.5 to 9, speed increased from 10 to 20, initial lifetime decreased from 8 to 5.5).
  
• Exploder ability damage increased from 100 to 250.
  
• Lifeweaver enemy on frost planets HP reduced from 350 to 250, but he will appear more often.
  
• The monster distribution system in the waves has been slightly redesigned. It's more random now.
  
• Reduced the amount of transferred resources and experience from Drill Core Demo saves into Early Access version.
  

• Fixed Exploder ability sound on x2 game speed.
  
• Fixed game crash when cursor is hovering Exploder building and it explodes.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the platform to not start drilling in some cases.
  
• Potentially fixed a bug when the app is using the wrong gpu (if player has two).
  
• Fixed a bug when Elite guard projectiles could not deal damage.
  
• Fixed a bug where the mini-drill didn't change speed.
  
• Fixed a bug where trapped workers stopped digging blocks.
  
• Fixed game crash when using the ability of drone-carriers when there are carrier drones in the mine.
  

• [color]The first three difficulty contracts will now take place on less hazardous planets.[/color] Expect fewer negative events, reduced wildlife interference, and generally smoother operations. We aim to keep our employees...mostly intact.
  
• We’re switching technology suppliers, which means [color]Division Upgrades will become cheaper across the board[/color]. Efficiency breeds profit!
  
• Our mineral-detection software will be upgraded, resulting in [color]higher contract incomes and a greater yield of meta-minerals. And, in the unlikely event of contract failure, you’ll now receive double the honorary reward[/color]. Even when we lose, we win!
  
• Miners will now, by default, follow our experimental pathfinding instructions, previously known as ‘Alternative AI’ in settings. The Worker Instructing Department promises further fine-tuning down the line.
  
• [color]Steam Cloud Saves will be re-enabled[/color]—though we’re keeping an eye on the HR department’s so-called ‘Saves’ safety, so this might slip to later patches.
  
• [color]Some Qualifications[/color] for acquiring new company building blueprints will be slightly adjusted, with [color]some requirements made easier[/color]. We're committed to making growth manageable for our workforce.
  
• A [color]new upgrade for an additional technology reroll[/color] will be introduced at the start of the Division upgrade tree, because who doesn’t love a second chance at greatness?
  
• [color]Several turrets and equipment will receive buffs[/color], increasing operational efficiency and profitability.
  
• And, of course, [color]multiple bug fixes are inbound[/color]. Even perfection needs a tune-up.
  

1. Session Progress Saves (so you can pick up your operations right where you left off).
   
2. A Glossary (via Steam overlay) explaining the blocks, enemies, and more.
   

Mining is one of the most satisfying activities in any videogame, as long proven by the likes of Deep Rock Galactic, Terraria, Spelunky, and of course the mighty Minecraft. Yet - as they all prove - it can also be fantastically dangerous. So instead of doing it yourself, why not run a powerful mining corporation instead and have others do the hard graft? That's the premise of Drill Core, a new roguelike strategy game that's just launched on Steam, and you can try it out for free with a Steam sale discount if you want to keep playing.

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