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"I really get the feeling that Planet Centauri is cursed", says dev of a game that's now been Steamrolled by Valve twice

Sometimes things happen that you can't control. That's now been the case for developers Permadeath and their 2D sandbox Planet Centauri twice on Steam, with first a wishlist bug and more recently the reveal of Valve's new hardware landing at just the right time to make the devs' task of getting eyeballs on their game more challenging than it would normally be.


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Valve accidentally steps on the make-up deal it offered to the indie game whose 2024 release was ruined by a Steam bug: 'I really get the feeling that Planet Centauri is cursed'




You may recall the sad case of Planet Centauri, an indie 2D sandbox game that spent more than a decade in development, amassed well over 130,000 wishlists, and then struggled to gain traction when the 1.0 release happened earlier this year because a bug in Steam prevented the it's out announcement email from being sent to people who'd added it to their wishlists. Ouch...
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Patch 1.1! Soundtrack available! Achievements! Ladders!

🎮 Planet Centauri - Update 1.1
Released: October 31, 2025

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[h2]✨ New Features/Content[/h2]

  • Soundtrack Now Available! Over 60 tracks including several exclusive songs not included in the game! Soundtrack Link
  • Achievement System - 60 achievements added (more coming later!)
  • Ladders - Many have rightly asked for the possibility of crafting ladder, here it is!
  • Enhanced Localization - More font configuration options for translations


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[h2]🔧 Bug Fixes[/h2]

  • Fixed objective never unlocking: "Equip a steel armor"
  • Fixed all monsters despawning when killed as a transformation
  • Multiplayer fixes:
    - Map downloading now uses reliable channel (no more infinite loading screens from lost packets)
    - Fixed crash caused by items like pumpkin jack when placed in chests
  • Steam Cloud: Fixed Steam Cloud being used even when disabled on account


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[h2]⚖️ Balance & Changes[/h2]

  • Essence Extractor: Doubled essence generation rate
  • Spirits: Now follow the player at any distance in dungeons
  • Soul Div Gate: Changed output to modulo 256
  • Disabled bug reports and anonymous analytics (server discontinued)


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[h2]👨‍💻 Developer Notes[/h2]

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Lua API Changes

Several functions now require an entries parameter for config file attribute access:
pcSoundSourceCreate, pcItemsPriceFromCraftTable, pcRenderItemSlot, 
pcLootTableManualItems, pcDrawAuraCircularGauge, pcDimensionIndString,
pcMonsterHatchDuration, ParticleSystem.burst, ParticleSystem.burstParticles


Deprecated: pcEntryIdFromString Use instead:
- entity.entryIdFromString (within entity scripts)
- ctx:getEntries():indexFromEntry (outside entity scripts)

Engine Refactoring: Major refactoring of the global assets system, now fully instantiable.
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The 1.0 of Planet Centauri is HERE!

After incredible and difficult years of development, we are beyond thrilled to finally release the 1.0 of Planet Centauri to the world. This moment represents far more than just a game launch — it's a testament to perseverance, madness, and the unwavering support of our amazing community.

First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to every single person who has believed in this project. To our dedicated fans who have followed our journey, provided feedback, shared their excitement, and remained patient through years of development—you are the true heroes of Planet Centauri.

A special acknowledgment goes to the incredible freelancers who poured their talent, time, and passion into bringing this dream to life. Each artist, animator, sound designer who contributed has left an indelible mark on Planet Centauri. Your commitment and skill have transformed our initial vision into a living, breathing world.

This release is not just our achievement, it's a collective triumph. We couldn't have reached this milestone without the continuous support, constructive criticism, and genuine enthusiasm from our community.

To everyone who has been part of this extraordinary Story: thank you. Planet Centauri is as much your creation as it is ours.

About the patch note: We've made a significant change to how players first experience Planet Centauri. We've completely overhauled the tutorial system, replacing the old, rigid quest structure with a more organic and immersive introduction to the game world. Gone are the traditional, repetitive tutorial quests that felt disconnected from the game's core experience. Instead, we've crafted an intuitive, seamless onboarding that allows players to naturally discover the game's mechanics while being fully engaged with the world and story.



ps : About the OST, we sadly not get the validation yet but it will come in the very few next days!



Changelog 1.0:

Adds:
  • Guidance system: uses the completion tree to display objectives and help the player to progress.
    The guidance system can be disabled in Game options.
  • Option to change the direction only when moving with the keyboard (player is not facing automatically the mouse)
Changes:
  • Quests and dialogs with the crystal have been removed and replaced by the guidance system
  • Worm transformation is always visible
Fix:
  • Several dozen bugs fixed


Enjoy the game and don't forget our discord if you have any question :
http://discord.gg/planetcentauri

25% OFF during Autumn Sale to celebrate our upcoming 1.0 launch on December 12th

After an incredible journey spanning over 11 years, Onilink and I have finally reached our destination! To mark this momentous milestone of our 1.0 launch on Steam on December 12th, the game is currently 25% off.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout this remarkable journey. And rest assured, this is far from the end - our commitment to the game continues well beyond the 1.0 release.

Thank you again and see you soon on our discord!


DISCORD LINK

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