Mindustry

Released: Sep 26, 2019
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 08:38 GMT

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11 Sep 2026Developer post
v8 Build 160
Added a system for plugins to display custom UI on clients (see Added support for servers sending dynamic textures to clients via `Vars.netServer.sendTexture` Added server remote methods for bulk-filling tiles Added button to restore automatically disabled mods Added version sele
Added a system for plugins to display custom UI on clients (see https://mindustrygame.github.io/wiki/serverUiBuilder/)
Added support for servers sending dynamic textures to clients via `Vars.netServer.sendTexture`
Added server remote methods for bulk-filling tiles
Added button to restore automatically disabled mods
Added version selection for mods that are reinstalled
Added support for viewing items in bridge conveyors
Added descriptions for more settings
Added a button to the server browser to sort by player count
Added a target dummy block for measuring DPS
Added button to unset keybinds
Added map sorting by last modification date
Added localization support for logic editor
Added rule to allow building cores anywhere and switching teams from cores
Added statusChance field to bullets
Made Reconstructors display all possible stances even with no units contained in them
Improved auto bridge placement algorithm
Made servers send existing entities with world data, which may improve initial rubberbanding (or be extremely buggy, who knows)
Various improvements to database stat info
Made non-player units no longer update in the map editor
Made the mirror axis draggable in the editor
Merged animated shields option into animated surfaces option
Implemented a workaround to fix Time Control mod bugging out enemies at high speeds; this was not a vanilla bug
Improved power generator/reactor explosion visuals/effects
Minor improvements to mining effect visuals
Allowed ground units to move into solid reconstructors
Slight optimizations to unit physics
Improved targeting of Ripple/Titan; they now target groups
Made 'within' logic command not apply logic control
Added support for logic markers as light sources
Made camera sensor privileged-only (it did not function properly on servers anyway)
Made setrate instruction available for non-privileged processors
Added support for \uXXXX, \n, \", \\ escape sequences in logic
Added support for storing arbitrary objects in memory cells
Added more features to logic cutscene control
Added a sound selector UI for the logic play sound instruction
Improved layout of logic editor UI
Unloader behavior changes at lower FPS
Made bridge blocks not accept items when disabled
Made status effect apply instruction accept status effect variables
Made status effect durations sense-able
Potentially breaking change: For security reasons, JSON now requires classes to have the `@AllowSerialization` annotation to be deserialized when type is ambiguous
Slightly reduced rotation speed of Spectre, Meltdown, Foreshadow, Swarmer, Cyclone
Buffed Erekir payload logistics (decreased build costs, faster fire rate)
Buffed Nova
Health: 120 -> 200
Boost speed: 1.5x -> 2x
Reduced fire rate (24 -> 30 ticks to reload), but now with a pierce value of 2
Smarter heal ability triggering
Decreased speed of copper conveyor post-buff (was 4.2 -> buffed to 6.5 in 159 -> now 5)
Increased armor of higher tier units:
Scepter: 10 -> 20
Vela: 9 -> 16
Arkyid: 6 -> 14
Antumbra: 9 -> 17
Quad: 8 -> 10
Reign: 18 -> 30
Corvus: 9 -> 14
Toxopid: 13 -> 22
Eclipse: 13 -> 22
Oct: 18 -> 20
Navanax: 18 -> 20
Fixed mod icons not displaying when newly imported
Fixed line joint rendering at sharp angles exploding into infinity
Fixed various bugs with displays-on-displays
Fixed pings persisting across maps
Fixed various data patch bugs & map corruptions
Fixed player-controlled units still internally aiming for their last AI-designated target
Fixed some pathfinding bugs related to insect units
Fixed various bugs relating to `setprop team`
Fixed overlay floor color not blending properly
Fixed combustion generator not removing itself when exploding in a payload

This is the last 'feature' release of v8; there will be no more changes aside from bugfixes in this version. I will be shifting focus towards developing v9.
Hotfix 160.1:

Fixed modded particle effects being double the size
Fixed crash caused by API changes with some mods
Fixed some audio-related crashes
Fixed target dummy unit being spawn-able
Fixed target dummy being placeable into payloads
Limited target dummy hitbox size & other values
Hotfix 160.2:

Reverted fix to logic setblock rouding; coordinates are no longer rounded
Made data patch sounds only use streaming when above 100kb
Fixed weather appearing twice in rules dialog
Fixed unbinding a key not saving
Fixed category icon mouse position being offset at high UI scales
Fixed objective markers remaining after sector capture
Fixed team-specific infinite resources rule not making blocks show up as buildable in the build menu
Hotfix 160.3:

Fixed dummy block crashing or disconnecting clients when configured in multiplayer
Fixed dummy block being overdriveable
Fixed requiredPlanets not working in data patches
Fixed data patch maps sometimes crashing after adding items

Hotfix 160.4:

Fixed yet another target dummy bug relating to parameter validation on servers
Fixed high memory usage in pathfinder when large amounts of units target a dummy
Fixed a very specific data patch crash
Original post
06 Jul 2026Developer post
v8 Build 159
This release brings a new system for adding arbitrary content (sounds, music, images, blocks, items, etc.) to maps or servers. In terms of functionality, this is very close to what JSON mods can provide, except without any manual downloads necessary. Any maps/saves with assets in
This release brings a new system for adding arbitrary content (sounds, music, images, blocks, items, etc.) to maps or servers. In terms of functionality, this is very close to what JSON mods can provide, except without any manual downloads necessary.
Any maps/saves with assets in them must be exported through the in-game UI to work properly; for performance reasons, assets are not embedded in map/save files unless exported in this way.
This system will likely have serious bugs, so expect hotfix releases after this one.

Added 'LOD-like' system for hiding various details like power lasers when zoomed out
Removed rounding of camera zoom levels
Optimized rendering of various static blocks (e.g. walls)
Made sounds load when played instead of at game startup (saves around ~150mb of RAM)
Added a key for teleporting to the cursor in sandbox mode
Added Developer Options settings tab
Added option/hotkey to see performance stats
Moved dedicated server rules config to a separate file
Shuffled dedicated server fetch order on game start to prevent unfair ping resolution
Improved performance of server snapshot packet serialization
Improved performance of `Call.label` (for plugins)
Improved transfer rate of world connection streams
Added multi-file select support to system file picker
Added new icons to font
Added logic sensor for checking whether a unit is flying, and checking heat of Erekir blocks
Added data asset system (see info above)
Added logic instruction & server remote methods for playing music (can be sourced from server assets/map assets)
Added map rules for random music that will be played (`Rules#ambientMusic`, `Rules#darkMusic`); currently, these values can't be edited in the map editor UI
Added NoiseEffect for JSON mods/data patches
Added support for :emoji: formatting in content descriptions
Increased copper conveyor speed (4.2 -> 6.5 i/s)
Decreased junction build time (0.15 -> 0.075 s)
Added reading of processor links via read instruction
Made mass driver bullets move faster based on timescale
Moved Steam public hosting checkbox to paused menu instead of game settings
Made settings checkboxes look slightly less terrible
Disabled 'global' Steam griefer ban list in private (friends-only) lobbies
Minor modifications to unnecessary requirements in Serpulo tech tree
Renamed 'show enemy spawns' -> 'hide enemy spawns'
Updated many Serpulo sector submissions
Updated difficulty of sector submissions to reflect their actual difficulty value
Made research prioritize sectors the player is not playing on
Fixed derelict blocks sometimes still supplying power
Fixed default methods not being overrideable in JS
Fixed links being renamed under specific conditions when copying logic blocks
Fixed Ground Zero tutorial getting stuck when on Casual difficulty
Fixed a number of server crashes/exploits
Fixed clearing planet research not properly resetting costs
Fixed unit ability data (e.g. shields) not saving
Fixed power node unlink causing power graph blinking
Hotfix 159.1 & 159.2

Fixed Call.label crashing/not working under specific circumstances (labels still may be invisible sometimes, cause unknown)
Fixed directional unloader sprite not updating
Fixed logic processor read crash
Fixed naval units not pathfinding correctly when commanded
Fixed turrets sometimes shooting twice
Fixed data patch content displaying as modded
Fixed weather not applying to sectors
Fixed Erekir conduit bridges not being placeable on liquids
Fixed sectors not displaying correct resources
Fixed file chooser not showing on Linux under non-english languages
Note: Unicode file paths will still not work in the file chooser on Linux due to a Steam bug, the only workaround is to set the following launch options: LC_ALL=en_US.UTF-8 LANG=en_US.UTF-8 %command%
159.3

Fixed generated icons for data patch content not loading
Fixed crash related to plastanium conveyor spam
Fixed shooting getting stuck when game is paused
Fixed saves on some sectors becoming invalid after 159
Map submission updates & fixes
Added map rules to disable vanilla music playback
Added rules for music control to map rules UI
Added automatic mod update checker and update buttons
Added caching of mod icons in mod browser
Improved reliability of mod browser icon fetching
Switched Steam multiplayer backend to Steam Networking Sockets - this fixes the issue of large worlds not loading on Steam, and should improve reliability, but may have new bugs
159.4

Fixed Steam achievements not working
159.5

Added logic variable for currently playing music
Added logic rule for music volume
Made Corvus/Vela attempt to shoot at targets even when commanded to move - this was previously disabled as the 'hold fire' stance did not exist
Added imports for `java.lang.*` to JS
Map submission updates
Allowed console in editor
Fixed armored conveyor displayed speed being incorrect
Fixed derelict payload conveyors not updating item position
Fixed fog-uncovered cached blocks not rendering properly
Fixed conveyor items visually rendering at the wrong layer
159.6

Fixed custom music rules not updating when editing rules before playing a map
Fixed Littoral Shipyard not having waves
Fixed icons not generating properly in data patch content
Added support for loading mod assets in map music rules
159.7

Fixed conveyors not appearing in schematic previews under certain conditions
Fixed data audio view file name going out of bounds
Fixed "unit can't build" text staying in the build menu in certain situations
Made modded sector presets generate outlines by default
Added internal rule for block placement limits per-type (no UI yet, only usable by servers/console edits; this can be used for things like limiting number of processors in a map to reduce lag)
Note for Java mod authors on Github: In order for the mod update system to work properly, make sure the version in the repository's mod.json actually matches the latest available released version of the mod. Use a separate development branch if necessary.
If you see a mod with a 'fake update' that doesn't actually apply after the button is pressed, this is the reason. Report this issue to the relevant mod developers if you see it.
Original post
23 May 2026Developer post
v8 Build 158
Fixed save corruption caused by large build queues Fixed use of `@queries` world logic variable causing save corruption Fixed message block content limits being inconsistently enforced (now always 400) Fixed patched message blocks causing network issues; the length limit is non-p
Fixed save corruption caused by large build queues
Fixed use of `@queries` world logic variable causing save corruption
Fixed message block content limits being inconsistently enforced (now always 400)
Fixed patched message blocks causing network issues; the length limit is non-patchable
Fixed some sync issues with payload control
Fixed Quell bullet not tracking cursor correctly
Fixed liquids under walls counting towards sector resources
Fixed containers dropped adjacent to cores clearing their items
Fixed several issues relating to data patch map softlocks
Fixed specially crafted logic code causing silent disconnects; processors are now limited to 16kb of compressed code
Fixed a launch pad item import exploit
Fixed naval/flying units sometimes circling patrol points forever
Increased max map size to 800x800
Removed the deprecated unit ammo rule/system completely; any mods that used this system will break
Improved performance of block removal/team change events (reduces campaign core destruction lag)
Improved performance of logic block link changes (fixes some lag machines)
Added more stats of Mass Driver to database
Added shield bar to HUD when controlling a unit with shields
Added schematic descriptions to schematic info dialog
Added 'fill under liquids' bucket tool mode
Added option to filter maps by planet
Added option to clear saves/research by planet
Made Scathe display different missiles in itself depending on ammo type used
Many various Serpulo/Erekir rebalancing changes
Hotfix 158.1:

Fixed vault-related save reload item duplication bug
Fixed occasional crash caused by logic-controlled landing pads
Fixed health never being visible when controlling shielded payload units (e.g. Oct)
Fixed infinite-duration status effects displaying long numbers instead of the infinity symbol
Fixed certain status effects not being displayed
Original post
15 Apr 2026GamingOnLinux
After years in development v8 of the factory management RTS Mindustry is out
Mindustry is a free and open source open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements, with a major new update finally out. Read the full article here:
14 Apr 2026Developer post
Mindustry v8 Released
After a long wait, v8 has finally been released. For those coming from v7, here's a rundown of the major changes. Serpulo Campaign The entire Serpulo campaign has been overhauled; most maps have been completely reworked All sectors from the tech tree now have unique icons Launch
After a long wait, v8 has finally been released. For those coming from v7, here's a rundown of the major changes.
Serpulo Campaign

The entire Serpulo campaign has been overhauled; most maps have been completely reworked
All sectors from the tech tree now have unique icons
Launch pads have been reworked, and now require landing pads at destinations
Difficulty modifiers have been added, for those who find the new campaign too difficult (or too easy)
All procedurally generated base sectors on Serpulo have been replaced with player-submitted ones
Core zones have been added to several maps, allowing for multiple cores to be placed, like in Erekir
QoL

Building plans are now synced to other players in multiplayer
Locations can now be pinged on the map (Default key: P)
The camera can now be "detached" from the unit if enabled in the settings
Buildings like sorters and unit factories can now be configured as plans before placement by ctrl+clicking the plan
Improved unit pathfinding
Added queuing of command for units
Stances for boosting, patrolling, holding fire and more
New commands for mining specific resources or moving unit payloads continuously
Multiple unit factory blocks can now be selected at once via rectangle selection
Mapping

A new 'marker' system for world processors, allowing rendering of arbitrary game sprites or shapes in maps
A new UI for viewing and editing world processors easily
A data patch system for modifying weapons, stats and other attributes of blocks, units and items per-map or per-server
Improved in-game editor UI with support for editing terrain
Buttons to toggle specific layers in the map editor
New decorative metal & colored blocks
Audio

Completely reworked most sound effects, with an emphasis on Serpulo
Updated audio system to allow for a much higher active sound cap
Added sounds for many new events, such as units walking
Improved audio behavior in general; sounds should cut each other off far less frequently now
Misc

Colored Serpulo turret bullets based on their bullet types
Added new ammo types for Erekir turrets
Added a few new utility/production blocks for Erekir
New instructions for displaying text in logic displays, as well as a new tiled display block
Rendering performance optimizations
Many more things; it's been 2+ years, so I've probably forgotten something
Future Plans

As many might have noticed, this update does not have the Neoplasm faction content that was shown ages ago in various places; that will be my main focus in v9.
Many user-submitted Serpulo sectors still need a lot of work, so expect further updates on that front.
The campaign(s) still lack any kind of conclusive "ending" or story, but I'm still deciding on whether a proper story would fit the game, or whether it would be viable at all. I'm not sure if people even want yet another rework to the campaign.
The Erekir campaign will likely be undergoing a similar rework to that of the Serpulo campaign, but that may only be added in v10 or beyond.
Changes since Beta Build 157

Fixed empty packets causing UDP errors and server disconnects
Fixed naval units not pathfinding around destructible blocks on water properly
Fixed some minor JSON and data patcher bugs
Made core unit projectiles inherit unit speed as before, but keep range the same
Re-ordered some tech tree requirements in Serpulo
Reverted changes related to display scaling on Windows
Hotfix 157.2

Fixed waves spawning in Ground Zero before the tutorial is completed
Fixed incorrect sounds being spammed in a specific submitted sector
Translation updates
Build 157.3

Added a processor instruction for spawning bullets
Added sensors for player ping text/position
Added a global Steam ban system for known griefers
Fixed Horizon units not being able to circle large blocks
Fixed bullets fired from core units while moving backwards lasting longer
Build 157.4

Fixed spawn bullet instruction causing save issues
Fixed sensor name conflict with bullet properties
Fixed minor issues with guardian hints & initial arc research in Serpulo campaign
Made players respawn instantly upon joining a server, even when the host paused it
Added a world logic spatial query instruction
Made "core is under attack" warning clickable; pans to last attacked core
Minor map submission fixes
Original post
09 Apr 2026Developer post
Build 157 (Beta)
If all goes well, this will be the final version before v8 leaves beta. After build 157 is deployed, I will wait a few days to fix any major bugs present, then release 157.1 as a "full" non-beta version. Changed desktop fullscreen implementation; it should always use borderless f
If all goes well, this will be the final version before v8 leaves beta. After build 157 is deployed, I will wait a few days to fix any major bugs present, then release 157.1 as a "full" non-beta version.

Changed desktop fullscreen implementation; it should always use borderless fullscreen now
Removed redundant "borderless fullscreen" setting
Made glowing red wire blocks turn dark when nearby cores are destroyed or the sector is captured on Serpulo
Added a sector migration warning to users upgrading from build 146
Added descriptions to sectors that were missing them
Changed layout of megabase on Serpulo; added a map submission for the center
Made several Serpulo sectors hidden
Fixed various issues relating to window scaling on Windows
Fixed ambient sounds restarting when paused
Fixed location pings not being filter-able on servers
Fixed remote units exploding near walls on non-headless servers under certain conditions
Fixed player units teleporting when controlled under specific circumstances
Original post
23 Mar 2026Developer post
Build 156 (Beta)
Fixed schematics having a blank thumbnail when uploaded to Steam Workshop Fixed wait time not saving in processors Fixed many various data patcher bugs Fixed a server memory usage exploit Fixed Japanese font not displaying correctly Fixed many languages (e.g. Chinese) not being d
Fixed schematics having a blank thumbnail when uploaded to Steam Workshop
Fixed wait time not saving in processors
Fixed many various data patcher bugs
Fixed a server memory usage exploit
Fixed Japanese font not displaying correctly
Fixed many languages (e.g. Chinese) not being displayed in monospace font
Optimized build plan rendering
Updated a large amount of Serpulo sector submissions
Enabled animated shields and planet atmosphere on Android by default
Made boosting a stance instead of a command
Improved filtering options for map UI
Added a "hold position" stance for repair/rebuild units
Added a new 3x3 canvas block
Added a 'ping location' key (Default: P)
Added canvas image import/export options
Added sync of other player's build queues
Added a unit factory activation delay rule, enabled by default in the Serpulo campaign
Added a variant of labels for plugins that use an ID, to prevent flickering
Added Littoral Shipyard sector
Added an additional basic gameplay tutorial to Frozen Forest
Hotfix 156.1:

Fixed some minor transparency bugs with other player's build plans
Fixed maps not being sorted properly
Fixed world processors and related blocks being healed by menders
Locked Pyratite behind Cratered Battlegrounds
Updated a few sector submissions
Minor optimizations to in-world schematic plan rendering
Hotfix 156.2:

Blacklisted older versions of the mod 'scheme-size' due to very common startup crashes
Updated Littoral Shipyard sector submission
Fixed holding of payload pickup/drop key causing rate limit issues on servers
Fixed status effects not scaling correctly in UI
Allowed 'occasional' UDP errors on clients, which may lead to a more stable experience when low-priority packets do not arrive correctly
Original post
09 Feb 2026Developer post
Build 155 (Beta)
Updated bundled Java version to Java 25 Upgraded backend from SDL2 to SDL3 - this may cause new issues, report them if you see any Added support for dragging save or map files into the game window Made key names in the keybind dialog reflect the keyboard layout Made displays allo
Updated bundled Java version to Java 25
Upgraded backend from SDL2 to SDL3 - this may cause new issues, report them if you see any
Added support for dragging save or map files into the game window
Made key names in the keybind dialog reflect the keyboard layout
Made displays allow other displays in `draw image`
Added sub-categories in core database
Added support for overwriting sectors in JSON mods
Added a hint for content affected by data patches
Added credits for map submissions to database (will be moved to a dedicated credits section later)
Units are no longer removed from the command queue when commanded by other players
Many various balancing changes for Serpulo and Erekir content
Added graphite as a wall ore
Made Erekir heat-based blocks display maximum possible efficiency as 100% as opposed to numbers above 100%
Made flying units in waves ignore empty/inactive blocks when finding a target
Made T2+ tanks instantly kill beam node blocks on contact
Fixed the core landing on core zone locations after sector loss in the campaign (you may need to fully abandon a sector with "clear sector after loss" enabled to fix this on existing saves)
Made Interplanetary Accelerator accept resources to launch with
Moved Cruxscape and Geothermal Stronghold off of the tech tree
Made loadout schematics get built upon landing on Serpulo, matching Erekir
Renamed Sea Port map submission
Added the Fallen Vessel sector submission
Added a hint for core zone usage in the campaign
Added another enemy core to the Fungal Pass sector
Added a new Extraction Outpost submission
Changed tech tree requirements in order to have Tar Fields unlock fewer entries
Renamed Coastline, and replaced it with a new sector submission
Replaced Testing Grounds with a different submission, and moved the original one to a hidden sector
Many other updates to sector submissions
Hotfix 155.1:

Fixed Fortress unit not being able to shoot when commanded
Fixed some turrets erroneously firing multiple times per shot
Fixed loading screen retaining keyboard focus when joining some servers, leading to strange input behavior
Fixed turrets displaying incorrect status when placed with no ammo
Fixed unit count buttons resetting when the commanded unit count changes
Fixed heat crafters having infinite output storage capacity
Changed missile explosion visuals based on whether they exploded on a target or were shot down
The 'fullscreen' option now uses borderless fullscreen; the separate 'borderless fullscreen' option has been removed
Potentially fixed the screen getting bright in fullscreen on desktop (this may need to be fixed upstream in SDL 3.4.x)
Hotfix 155.2:

Fixed unloaders backflowing into containers
Fixed scrolling not working on certain Linux desktops
Fixed Precept dealing 10 damage instead of 120
Fixed hitscan line projectiles not spawning effects/fire/etc at hit position
Added various new stats to the database
Hotfix 155.3:

Fixed scrolling not rotating blocks/schematics on certain systems
Fixed R and B channels of game window being swapped on some systems
Fixed certain bullets not triggering their despawn actions
Fixed directional shields forcing units to "stick" to them
Fixed mods with incorrect content initialization code crashing the core database
Fixed a deprecation warning when launching the game with Java 25+
Force-enabled the x11 backend on Wayland systems with NVIDIA drivers in order to fix a crash (see issue #11657)
Hotfix 155.4:
This release reverts the upgrade from SDL2 to SDL3. SDL3 had too many bugs to be usable - R/B channel color swaps, overly bright windows, broken scaling, crashing on wayland, etc.
These issues should now be fixed again. This also means that the fullscreen/borderless window options have been returned to their pre-155 state.
Other patch notes:

Fixed multiplayer not working - both the host and the client will need to update to connect properly
Fixed core database search being broken
Fixed cyanogen synthesizer using less graphite than expected
Fixed cross-planet launches being possible in specific scenarios
Fixed double-clicking a sector bypassing launch checks
Fixed more bugs with bullet collision logic
Minor adjustments to salvo copper ammo
32-bit Windows builds now display an error when launching, and will be discontinued in the future entirely
Original post
16 Dec 2025Developer post
Build 154 (Beta) - Major Audio Rework
This release includes a complete sound rework for most units and blocks, with a focus on Serpulo content. The audio engine has also been improved to handle more simultaneous sounds without cutting off playback. This release also removes the Serpulo background wave simulation syst
This release includes a complete sound rework for most units and blocks, with a focus on Serpulo content. The audio engine has also been improved to handle more simultaneous sounds without cutting off playback.
This release also removes the Serpulo background wave simulation system - if you are not on a sector that is under attack, it will no longer be updated. You will still receive items and exports for sectors that are not currently under attack.
I am aware that this may be controversial, but the 'wave simulation' system has always easy to cheese, generally inaccurate, and flimsy at best. Sectors will frequently be lost even when defenses seem sufficient, or captured even when defenses are clearly inadequate. Invasions have been disabled by default to account for this change.
Full changelog:

Made Beta's guns no longer rotate
Improved Scepter's secondary weapon visuals and damage
Made Ripple fire half as frequently with ~2x the damage per shot
Removed Flare spawners from Omura (they were annoying and useless for its tech tier)
New Flare attack patterns and AI, with a return to older v5 circling behavior - surprisingly, about 85% of the community voted to approve this change in the Discord
Increased shale's oil production attribute value
Reduced research costs for higher tier units on Serpulo
Removed the background wave simulation system - sectors with waves that are not being played on will be frozen in time, and will not produce items
Disabled Serpulo sector invasions by default - this system will likely be removed or reworked entirely in the future
Enabled core incineration by default
Increased active sound cap (32 -> 100)
Limited sounds to a maximum of ~6 per type (one sound can't drown out all the others)
Complete rework of most sounds in the game, with a focus on Serpulo units and turrets
Added a large amount of new sounds to blocks/units/functions that were lacking them
Added movement sounds for most units
Renamed most sound effects - while this will break mods and logic, it was necessary, as the old sound naming scheme was an incomprehensible mess
Many minor bugfixes, crash fixes and improvements for the data patch system
Fixed logic insert line button not working properly
Fixed Intel GPUs not being detected properly on Windows
Hotfix 154.2:

Nerfed Flare damage and range significantly
Increased liquid capacity of many blocks based on consumption rate
Fixed a possible crash
Increased Java mod minGameVersion due to new sound effect name changes
Original post
30 Oct 2025Developer post
Build 153 (Beta)
The highlight of this release is a new system for patching stats of content on servers and maps. This system will allow players to customize health, requirements, recipes, weapons, bullets, etc. individually. This is not a replacement for modding, as it does not allow adding new
The highlight of this release is a new system for patching stats of content on servers and maps. This system will allow players to customize health, requirements, recipes, weapons, bullets, etc. individually. This is not a replacement for modding, as it does not allow adding new assets or content, but it does allow making major changes to the way the game is played and balanced.
Read more about it here: https://mindustrygame.github.io/wiki/contentpatches/

Fixed certain campaign maps always resetting after sector loss
Fixed unit assembler clogging in certain conditions
Fixed overlay floors under liquids not being removed when placed over in the editor
Fixed Sublimate not firing correctly at low liquid flow rates
Fixed planet normals displaying incorrectly on OpenGL 2 devices
Fixed default planet mesh displaying as a mess in mods
Updated many different campaign submissions for Serpulo
Added a sector attempt counter
Added a button to insert instructions between lines in the logic editor
Added the core database button to the pause menu on mobile
Made rotation of certain buildings stay constant when dragged as a line
Buffed Quasar and Pulsar units
The Thorium Reactor block now outputs heat (for mixtech)
Original post
27 Sep 2025Developer post
Build 152 (Beta)
Fixed bound unit not saving in logic blocks Made water extractor less effective on charred stone tiles Made turrets rotate-able during placement Made Mindustry use a OpenGL 2 context on Intel GPUs as a possible workaround for a driver memory corruption bug (see Github issue #1104
Fixed bound unit not saving in logic blocks
Made water extractor less effective on charred stone tiles
Made turrets rotate-able during placement
Made Mindustry use a OpenGL 2 context on Intel GPUs as a possible workaround for a driver memory corruption bug (see Github issue #11041)
Made remove ore/wall 'blocks' always show up in in-game editor results
Disabled shooting in the editor
Added buttons for toggling map layers in the editor
Many various community-submitted Erekir unit balancing adjustments (see Github PR #11184)
On Erekir, launch location will now be selected based on items required, to reduce confusion
Added 30+ procedural attack sector replacement submissions from the community - these are currently untested, please leave feedback on the relevant threads from the in-game link
When losing a sector on Serpulo, all player structures from the previous run now become derelict
On Serpulo, derelict structures and plans from previous runs are now always carried over, even when a map has a world processor in it
Removed thorium from sector 218 on Serpulo (in the future, it will be replaced by a hand-made sector)
152.1 hotfix notes:

Fixed turrets not being rotated clientside when placed on servers
Fixed turrets not rotating the correct way during construction
Fixed derelict structures not functioning properly after being repaired
Fixed liquid junctions not being place-able on edges of deep water
Fixed infinite items being enabled in a hidden sector
Original post
25 Aug 2025Developer post
Build 151 (Beta)
Deprecated 32-bit Windows version (please switch to a 64-bit install!) Added 'rune' decorative tiles for use in the campaign Added 3 new environmental metal wall blocks and 1 new metal floor block Added support for selecting multiple buildings in command mode at once Added editor
Deprecated 32-bit Windows version (please switch to a 64-bit install!)
Added 'rune' decorative tiles for use in the campaign
Added 3 new environmental metal wall blocks and 1 new metal floor block
Added support for selecting multiple buildings in command mode at once
Added editor support for colored floor/wall configuration
Removed "walls to cliffs" button
Added support for filling regions with cliffs using fill tool mode
Added support for painting floors under certain liquids in editor
Fixed colored floors/walls not being filled or mirrored properly in editor
Fixed player not being able to command units properly when dead
Fixed campaign games continuing even after core destruction
Fixed bullets spawning backwards at low FPS values
Fixed block configurations in schematics changing when item/block IDs change
Fixed dead buildings being readable/writable in logic
Fixed NaN being a possible value in logic
Improved precision of stats displayed in core database
Updates to Planetary Launch Terminal and Geothermal Stronghold submissions
Many various changes to Erekir turret stats
Original post
25 Jul 2025Developer post
Build 150.1 (Beta)
Changed planet launch UI visuals slightly to indicate origin sector more clearly Added a hint for un-researched unit upgrades Added previews of incoming links for Erekir bridges Made enemy spawn positions update when edited in-game through world processors or scripts Increased Br
Changed planet launch UI visuals slightly to indicate origin sector more clearly
Added a hint for un-researched unit upgrades
Added previews of incoming links for Erekir bridges
Made enemy spawn positions update when edited in-game through world processors or scripts
Increased Breach tungsten ammo multiplier 1 -> 2
Fixed scaling of server headers in server list
Fixed possible duplication of servers in server list
Fixed teams in logic not being sense-able
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23 Jul 2025Developer post
Build 150 (Beta)
The highlight of this build is the re-structuring of Serpulo sectors to align with their position in the tech tree. Instead of jumping to random positions all over the planet, you will be gradually expanding your territory, starting from Ground Zero. Any previous 'preset' sector
The highlight of this build is the re-structuring of Serpulo sectors to align with their position in the tech tree. Instead of jumping to random positions all over the planet, you will be gradually expanding your territory, starting from Ground Zero. Any previous 'preset' sector saves should be migrated to their new positions on the map.
I am aware that not everyone will agree with this change, but I firmly believe that it is necessary, for the following reasons:

Placing sectors next to each other makes it far easier to see where the player should go next. Historically, some players have experienced difficulty figuring out where to go early on in their campaigns.
Only being launch to adjacent preset sectors (as opposed to halfway across the planet) makes logical sense, and aligns them with the mechanics of procedurally generated sectors.
Having most sectors close to each other makes it far easier to see all the territory one has captured.
To be clear: I will not be reverting this change, nor will I be adding any options to switch between the new and old layouts. Maintaining two different planet layouts (and making sure both of them play well with newly added sectors) is not viable.
Note that this rework is not complete. There are plans to add special hand-made sectors on the far side of Serpulo, among other things. The Erekir campaign will also need a similar rework in the future.
For those interested, map submissions for the new Serpulo base sectors are now open on the Discord - see the #serpulo-sectors channel. In the future, all the procedurally generated sectors will be replaced with ones made by the community.
Detailed changelog:

Complete reorganization of Serpulo campaign layout and sector tech tree; preset sectors are now adjacent
Made sector icons show up on map
Moved procedural attack sector positions
Made dark areas of Serpulo emit light based on player/enemy structure presence (note: you must enter a sector in order for its light coverage to update)
Made procedural sectors on Serpulo now require a Foundation core to prevent sequence breaking
Added unfinished enemy base sectors to the far side of Serpulo - these are currently procedural nonsense, but will be replaced with user-made maps in a future update
Made "select all units" ignore Mono units
Added support for multiple unit stances at once
Added support for specifying multiple ores to mine for units
Made enemy wave AI detect and avoid unit clogs in certain situations
Made the editor display a more accurate version of the map
Added new metal tiles for future Serpulo maps
Added colored floor/wall blocks for custom maps
Added character overlay tiles
Added an achievement for killing a unit with a mass driver bolt
Added a setting for detaching the camera
Added a key for toggling unit debug hitboxes
Added a rule for filling the core with items
Reduced damage of Arc against shields
Reduced flying unit crash damage by 50%, and wreck health by 75%
Made mass driver bullet damage/explosiveness depend on items carried
Various balancing adjustments to make payload distribution more viable on Erekir
Made Quell missiles temporarily invincible
Fixed miner units sometimes searching for ores far away from the core
Fixed a freeze caused by broken logic spawning explosions
Fixed installs of multiple mods causing a redundant dependency dialog to appear
Fixed legged units drowning due to incorrect pathfinding
Fixed research button not being clickable on some devices
Fixed visual discontinuity line on Serpulo (and modded planets)
Made the server list cache itself as a file in case of unstable network conditions
Added selection of attack wave spawn position by commanding cores in editor
Made logic-controlled units unselectable again
Made tileable logic displays have an offset to account for the frame, similarly to standard displays
Added support for reading characters from strings and message blocks in logic
Added support for reading/writing to canvas blocks in logic
Added 'select' (ternary) logic operation
Made text align a constant variable instead of static instruction field
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30 Apr 2025Developer post
Build 149 (Beta)
Fixed various errors related to pathfinding Fixed a map editor crash Fixed naval units in waves ignoring walls when pathfinding Fixed RTS AI building up units infinitely in many cases Fixed campaign not saving wave state when game is closed Fixed overdrive state not saving Improv
Fixed various errors related to pathfinding
Fixed a map editor crash
Fixed naval units in waves ignoring walls when pathfinding
Fixed RTS AI building up units infinitely in many cases
Fixed campaign not saving wave state when game is closed
Fixed overdrive state not saving
Improved visual interpolation of unit-based missiles on servers
Many various balancing changes to Erekir power blocks and turrets
Added Frozen Forest completion requirement to silicon smelter
Added a search bar to the keybind dialog
Added a new system for mods to register their own keybinds (existing mods utilizing vanilla keybinds will break)
Added a way to manually select ores for units with mining capabilities
Added mining command capabilities to Pulsar/Quasar
Added stats for item throughput for item bridges
Added a reset button to logic processors
Allowed selecting/commanding units that are bound by logic processors
Selected units now display all available stances/commands, even if they are not shared across all units
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21 Apr 2025Developer post
Build 148 (Beta)
Fixed info button in tech tree not being clickable Fixed stats for Scathe not displaying correctly Fixed liquid transportation blocks being too explosive when full Fixed moving a build plan always moving it to the front Removed tar fields requirement for Plastanium Compressor res
Fixed info button in tech tree not being clickable
Fixed stats for Scathe not displaying correctly
Fixed liquid transportation blocks being too explosive when full
Fixed moving a build plan always moving it to the front
Removed tar fields requirement for Plastanium Compressor research
Various minor map fixes for Origin, Sea Port and Extraction Outpost
Added support for named colors in logic with %[colorname]
Added sensors for display size and draw buffer size
Added tiled logic display block
Reverted bridge cost increase
Made Fungal Pass a requirement for T2 units
Rebalancing of Erekir turret ammunition
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14 Apr 2025Developer post
Build 147.1 (Beta)
Added tooltips for additional information about difficulty modifiers Added experimental rule for RTS AI in Serpulo (likely to be buggy) Added logging for OpenGL errors Reduced research cost for various T1 unit factories and units on Serpulo Fixed various minor map issues Fixed co
Added tooltips for additional information about difficulty modifiers
Added experimental rule for RTS AI in Serpulo (likely to be buggy)
Added logging for OpenGL errors
Reduced research cost for various T1 unit factories and units on Serpulo
Fixed various minor map issues
Fixed compatibility with Java 8 / 32-bit version not launching
Fixed various crashes
Fixed player being able to rebuild locked derelict blocks
Fixed player names in minimap scaling with zoom
Fixed local games not being discoverable
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11 Apr 2025Developer post
Build 147: v8 Beta Release
This is a beta release of v8. It does not contain any new Neoplasm faction content - that will be included in a future beta release. With over a year since last release, this version has a massive amount of changes. Here are the highlights. Campaign Overhaul of Serpulo campaign,
This is a beta release of v8. It does not contain any new Neoplasm faction content - that will be included in a future beta release.
With over a year since last release, this version has a massive amount of changes. Here are the highlights.
Campaign

Overhaul of Serpulo campaign, with many new user-submitted maps and reworks of existing ones
Difficulty modifiers for the campaign
New launch pad mechanics - a landing pad is now required to receive resources
New functionality for the Interplanetary Accelerator (still a work in progress)
The tech tree can now be viewed in multiplayer for other players
Core database tabs for different planets (or mods, should they choose to support it)
Unique icons for sectors in the tech tree
Units

New unit stances for patrolling, holding fire, queuing commands, and more
New unit commands for looping payload unit transfer, moving into payload blocks, and more
A new pathfinding implementation for units with enhanced performance and reduced unit jams
Command group hotkeys for units
New visuals for unit command selection
...and more

New functionality that enables repairing derelict blocks
Several new utility & production blocks for Erekir
A new UI for editing terrain in-game
New ammo types for Erekir turrets
Balancing & visual improvements for Serpulo turret ammo
Instructions for displaying text and applying drawing transformations for logic processors
A new system for displaying arbitrary in-game textures or shapes in maps with world processors
New UI for easily managing world processor scripting in maps
Many various new features for logic blocks, especially world processors
Significant rendering performance optimizations
Using the Beta
To opt-in to the beta, right-click Mindustry in your games list, select Properties -> Betas, and select v8-beta in the drop-down menu. Keep in mind that this is a beta, and as such, game-breaking bugs may commonly occur.
As an added note: If you would like to use the very latest Mindustry version available, select the bleeding-edge branch instead. This branch can be extremely unstable, and may update many times a day. Save corruptions, startup crashes and many other serious bugs may occur. Most users should use the v8-beta branch instead.
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04 Sep 2023Developer post
Build 146
Fixed a variety of issues with unit & block cost multiplier rules Fixed many various crashes Fixed various achievements not triggering Fixed pathfinding not being able to path through solid enemy blocks Fixed naval units sometimes attempting to pathfind through land Fixed wat
Fixed a variety of issues with unit & block cost multiplier rules
Fixed many various crashes
Fixed various achievements not triggering
Fixed pathfinding not being able to path through solid enemy blocks
Fixed naval units sometimes attempting to pathfind through land
Fixed water tiles with space background resulting in a black background
Fixed internal legacy blocks being logic constants
Fixed power node double-click leading to interaction rate limit triggering
Fixed units sometimes being unkillable
Fixed units with long paths sometimes recalculating forever
Fixed serious issue with player units getting bugged in certain maps with puddles
Fixed Neoplasia reactor sometimes not exploding
Fixed units randomly dying when hitting corners
Fixed piercing bullets permaturely hitting blocks "under" bullets
Fixed missiles dealing double damage to units
Fixed FPS not limiting accurately
Added setting to disable all lighting
Added logic unit autoPathfind command (default wave pathfinding)
Made logic unbind command set `@unit` to null
Made "any" environment accessible outside of sandbox
Made payload loaders no longer accept inputs from payload unloaders
Added logic sensors for shields, content ID (inverse of lookup command)
Added logic particle effect instruction
Added logic sync instruction
Setting factory output points now updates "last accessed"
Disabled team switching menu in multiplayer outside of sandbox/PvP
Decreased canvas block silicon cost slightly
Scathe ammo usage decreased to 15
Buffed Precept unit
Original post
19 Jun 2023Developer post
Build 145
Fixed logic icons for certain content being squished Fixed a freeze caused by stack routers Fixed Base AI not working sometimes Fixed mods not being able to override UI images Fixed map flags added in objectives not syncing Fixed a crash related to editing canvases Added votekick
Fixed logic icons for certain content being squished
Fixed a freeze caused by stack routers
Fixed Base AI not working sometimes
Fixed mods not being able to override UI images
Fixed map flags added in objectives not syncing
Fixed a crash related to editing canvases
Added votekick reason option, made votekicks cancel-able by admins
Added button for admins to switch player teams
Added past player names / IPs to player trace info
Added fill erase mode to editor
Added option to adapt UI to Macbook notches
Made Serpulo attack sectors not invade nearby sectors while you are attacking them
Various improvements to the schematics UI
Starting unit command can now be selected in reconstructors
Units now retain their last command when controlled and un-controlled by players
Misc pathfinding bugfixes; units should not get stuck moving backwards
Legged/insect units should no longer pathfind around solid blocks they can step over
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Updates & announcements

Hotfix 160.1:

Hotfix 160.2:

Hotfix 160.3:

Hotfix 160.4:

Hotfix 159.1 & 159.2

159.3

159.4

159.5

159.6

159.7

Hotfix 158.1:

Serpulo Campaign

QoL

Mapping

Audio

Misc

Future Plans

Changes since Beta Build 157

Hotfix 157.2

Build 157.3

Build 157.4

Hotfix 156.1:

Hotfix 156.2:

Hotfix 155.1:

Hotfix 155.2:

Hotfix 155.3:

Hotfix 155.4:

152.1 hotfix notes:

Campaign

Units

...and more

Using the Beta