Digest #7: New Research Stations, Animal Updates, & the First Look at Dinosaurs

[p]Hey Autonomics!

We're back again with another development update! We've got a few ideas rumbling around in the ol' noggin as well as some progress updates that we're excited to get into with you, so let's get right into it! [/p][p] [/p][h2]/// NEW RESEARCH STATIONS REVEAL[/h2][p][/p][h3]/ COOKING STATION[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]This might be the tastiest station our artists have cooked up yet!
This is where you'll unlock new recipes, invent tech-savvy ingredients, and master the art of cooking automation. Whether you're brewing energizing teas or assembling pixel-perfect pizzas, this station is built to handle it all.[/p][p]But here’s the real question for the culinary inclined:
Does pineapple actually belong on pizza?
We’re not taking sides yet.[/p][p][/p][h3]/ DRAFTING STATION[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]This is where all your engineering dreams come to life in Autonomica. Research new hardware, upgrade your conveyor lines, unlock advanced machines, and explore energy generation tech that powers your world. If it wires, spins, or builds, this is where it starts![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]/ Reminder: Multiple Research Stations Ahead[/h3][p]The Cooking and Drafting Stations are just a few of the several specialized research hubs available in Autonomica. Each one unlocks its own unique branch of progress and production:[/p]

• [p]Drafting Station – Focused on hardware engineering, automation, power systems, and advanced machines.[/p]
• [p]Botanical Station – Dedicated to agriculture, plant cultivation, and sustainable crop innovation.[/p]
• [p]Ranching Station – Built for studying animals, managing enclosures, and improving production through creature happiness.[/p]

[p]Each station plays a role in building out your perfect, self-sufficient ecosystem, and you develop technology as you wish, whether you're farming future produce, assembling conveyors, or programming your next kitchen upgrade. An[/p][h3][/h3][h2]/// EXPLORE AND
RECOVER ABANDONED[/h2][p][/p][p]Autonomica is full of hidden surprises. As you explore, you'll come across broken, overgrown tech scattered throughout the wild. Some are small, others are very big. Maybe you can bring them back to life.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Dynamic Points of Interest (DPI)[/h3][p][/p][p]These are restorable sites called Dynamic Points of Interest. Repair them with the right materials or energy to unlock shortcuts, boost production, or access new features. Some are just helpful, others are essential.[/p][p][/p][p]You can fully restore some of these structures, or simply integrate them into your own builds to give your base a more rugged, high-tech look. Some players might even turn bigger DPIs into their personal living quarters.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If it looks abandoned, it's probably worth checking.[/p][p][/p][h2]/// NEW PRODUCTS, FRESHLY PACKAGED[/h2][p]Autonomica is full of things to build, process, and ship. Our artists have been working on a wide range of products for your conveyor belts.[/p][p][/p][p]From Unicow Yogurt made with strawberries and a cow or two, to bioplastic bars, gear scrap bins, industrial juice tanks, and even a glowing container of manure (definitely not a cupcake), your production line is about to get a lot more colorful.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Each product fits into a larger chain. Some are crafted from natural ingredients, others are recycled or engineered. Some are delicious. Some are just... necessary. But they all play a role in powering your growing automation network.[/p][p]And Froyo? Still not confirmed.[/p][p][/p][h2]/// ANIMALS[/h2][p][/p][p]Autonomica’s world is getting wilder. From the adorable baby horse to the laid-back capybara, striking zebras, and towering giraffes, your ranch is about to feel a lot more alive. Each animal can be tamed, raised, and cared for, with happiness and environment directly affecting your production output.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Whether you're after milk, fertilizer, or just want a zebra with attitude, animals are an essential part of your operation.[/p][p][/p][h3]/ Dinos Are Coming[/h3][p]Thanks to the unlocked Kickstarter stretch goal, you're not just traveling to the future anymore. You’ll also be able to extract species from ancient timelines. That means one thing, dinosaurs.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We're excited to confirm that work has already begun on bringing these prehistoric creatures into the game. You’ll hatch them, raise them, and maybe even ride them. Some will be useful. Others might just look cool in your pasture.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Either way, the past is coming back.[/p][p][/p][h2]/// COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS[/h2][p][/p][p]We love our community, they’re already creating some amazing Autonomica content, and we just had to share it with you:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Join our Discord Channel and Share with us your art to be highlighted in our next updates:[/p][p]Join Autonomica Discord[/p][p][/p][p]That's all for this time! Thank you for checking out our latest update, and while you're here, don't forget to like and leave us your comment, maybe give some love to our new buttons below! Keep the conversation going on Discord, sign up for our emails, and give us a follow on our Steam publisher page! [/p][p][/p][p]Have a great weekend, Autonomics, and we'll see you in the next one![/p][p][/p][p]-- Crytivo Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]