Heliopolis Six

Released: May 25, 2023
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 11:14 GMT

Updates & announcements

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26 Jul 2024Developer post
Dev Blog
Moin Moin We've made some exciting changes and improvements that we don't want to keep from you. Here are the details of the latest update: We have introduced a new module, the RTG. This module produces and stores power and replaces the battery in the Pioneer from the outset when
Moin Moin
We've made some exciting changes and improvements that we don't want to keep from you. Here are the details of the latest update:

We have introduced a new module, the RTG. This module produces and stores power and replaces the battery in the Pioneer from the outset when the distance to the sun is great, for example in orbit around Mars. The RTG module uses the new resource ‘Radioactive Isotopes’ for operation. These isotopes can be found on asteroids.
Another new feature is that residents can now be moved manually between living quarters. This gives you more flexibility in managing your settlement.
We have also added side quests. Smaller quests may appear from time to time, offering additional challenges and rewards. Note: Currently there are still few side quests, but we are working on adding more.
Original post
26 Jul 2024Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.2/b01
Hi there, We have made a few changes. New features New module: RTG Produces and stores electricity. Uses the new resource ‘Radioactive Isotopes’ for operation. New resource: Radioactive isotopes Required for the operation of the RTG. Manual relocation of residents Residents can n
Hi there,
We have made a few changes.
New features

New module: RTG
Produces and stores electricity. Uses the new resource ‘Radioactive Isotopes’ for operation.
New resource: Radioactive isotopes
Required for the operation of the RTG.
Manual relocation of residents
Residents can now be moved manually between living quarters.
Side Quests
Smaller quests appear from time to time. Note: There are currently only a few, but we are working on adding more.
Fixes

Frame rate issues
Fixed an issue where the framerate would sometimes drop significantly.
Original post
07 Jun 2024Developer post
Dev Blog
Moin Moin We are happy to release another patch for Heliopolis Six! In this patch we have made some important improvements that were requested by you: Quality settings: Finally you can adjust the graphics quality of the game. New filters: In the menus where you interact with the
Moin Moin
We are happy to release another patch for Heliopolis Six!
In this patch we have made some important improvements that were requested by you:

Quality settings: Finally you can adjust the graphics quality of the game.
New filters: In the menus where you interact with the station residents, you can now use filters to find what you're looking for more quickly.
There is also a change to the residents: they now take a little time to move around the station. We plan to introduce interior views of the station in the future so you can see what the residents are doing and how they move from one area to another.
Original post
07 Jun 2024Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.2/a06
Hi there, We have made a few changes. New features Quality settings and the window mode in the settings in the main menu °Fahrenheit can be set the repeating blinking of the selected station part can be switched off Filter for residents in various menus Changes residents now need
Hi there,
We have made a few changes.
New features

Quality settings and the window mode in the settings in the main menu
°Fahrenheit can be set
the repeating blinking of the selected station part can be switched off
Filter for residents in various menus
Changes

residents now need a certain amount of time to get to their workstation
Original post
22 Apr 2024Developer post
Dev Blog
Moin Moin We're thrilled to roll out one of our most substantial updates yet for Heliopolis Six. We've been hard at work incorporating loads of new content and enhancements, and we're excited to share these improvements with you. This update focuses on several key areas, thanks t
Moin Moin
We're thrilled to roll out one of our most substantial updates yet for Heliopolis Six. We've been
hard at work incorporating loads of new content and enhancements, and we're excited to share
these improvements with you. This update focuses on several key areas, thanks to your invaluable
feedback:

Prestige System Overhaul: We've revamped the entire prestige mechanic, transitioning from reputation points to a more dynamic prestige system, complete with new licensing fees and implications for your gameplay.
Enhanced Camera Controls: Navigate your space station like never before with our updated camera settings. Enjoy the freedom of the new orbit mode and easily switch to free mode with a press of the shift key.
New Tutorial: New to our universe or needing a refresher? Our completely redesigned tutorial will get you up to speed in no time, ensuring a smoother start for all commanders.
Exciting New Station Parts: Expand your station with several new components, including various braces and a brand new L-type part, all designed to increase your station's capabilities and efficiency.
Please bear with us if you encounter any textual errors in this update; we're continuously working
to refine and perfect the game's language. Your ongoing support and feedback have been
instrumental in shaping this update, and we're grateful for your contribution to our community.
Dive in and explore the new features - we can't wait to see the innovative stations you'll build!
Original post
22 Apr 2024Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.2/a05
Moin, we have made a few changes. Fixed bugs Resource Views: Fixed issues with pipe’s resource specificity on special occasions. Graphical Glitches: Corrected earth clouds appearing in front of the moon. Turret Building Rotation Fixed issue where deconstruction of stations parts
Moin,
we have made a few changes.
Fixed bugs

Resource Views: Fixed issues with pipe’s resource specificity on special occasions.
Graphical Glitches: Corrected earth clouds appearing in front of the moon.
Turret Building Rotation
Fixed issue where deconstruction of stations parts could get stuck when there were modules inside.
Changes

Pioneer Model optimisations: Reduced disk storage usage, updated appearance.
You can now cancel research tasks.
Cost Dependency: Construction costs for pipe tracks and cables are now lengthdependent.
Increased max length for pipe, heat pipe and cable segments.
Cable connector can now support up to 5 cables at batteries and solar arrays.
Maintenance Module: Efficiency independent of station parts integrity, minimum of 20% efficiency when unpowered.
Prestige System:

Renamed Reputation to Prestige.
Removed Reputation Points.
Licensing now requires initial credits and a recurring license fee per item used, payable daily.
If the Prestige towards a company falls below the initial Prestige cost of a station part or module, it is not constructible as long as this is the case.
Marketplace Renamed to Market.
Resident Satisfaction: Moved from the bottom menu to the resident tooltip.
Navigation and Camera Handling:
Camera no longer moves automatically when selecting a station part, can be reenabled in settings.
Camera is always in orbit mode, switchable to free mode by holding the shift key.
Added 'H' and 'G' keys for home view.
You can’t use the overview it there is no running scanner.
Free mode is switched of when zooming out into overview.
Wages: Now paid on a daily basis.
Credit Balance: Interest accrues daily if balance falls below zero. Game lost when credits drop below -100k or all residents leave.
Processes: Water cleaning, Algae growing an Making Food from Algae now need less power.
Living quarter now shows if it is heating.
When building a station part or a module, the stored and reserved* resources are shown. (* by other construction tasks)
New features

Overhauled Tutorial: A completely revamped tutorial to enhance beginner experience, including six new scenarios in various locations for new challenges.
New Quest Menu: Featuring a streamlined task display.
New Station Parts:

Heat Decoupler
Various Braces: Medium Long Brace, Long Brace, L-Brace, T-Brace, X-Brace, TXBrace
L-Type Station Part
New mineable resource: Space Debris, mineable similarly to ore but found on drifting scrap,
not asteroids.
Various

Warning in Settings: If not all keys are assigned.
Added company filter in Prestige Menu.
Changed station part selection shader.
Removed top menu quest button.
Saving/Loading optimisations and fixes.
Original post
12 Jan 2024Developer post
Dev Blog
Moin Moin There is good news. We are well on the way to finalising the next update. Here are a few things we are currently working on that you can look forward to: Revised tutorial with new structure and more user-friendly UI Loading screens with images and text Slightly improved
Moin Moin
There is good news. We are well on the way to finalising the next update. Here are a few things we are currently working on that you can look forward to:

Revised tutorial with new structure and more user-friendly UI
Loading screens with images and text
Slightly improved loading times
Main menu resume button
a new atmospheric song
and of course bug fixes
In addition, the roadmap promised at the time has moved from the realm of the possible to the realm of the probable.
As it is not possible to transfer saves from the old tutorial to the new one, loading old tutorial saves will result in the tutorial being cancelled.
See you soon!
Original post
15 Dec 2023Developer post
Hotfix - v0.3.1/d16
Hi there, we have fixed another small bug Fixed bugs A bug that sometimes prevented a savegame from being loaded to completion has been fixed.
Hi there,
we have fixed another small bug
Fixed bugs

A bug that sometimes prevented a savegame from being loaded to completion has been fixed.
Original post
12 Dec 2023Developer post
Hotfix - v0.3.1/d16
Hello, fixed a bug Fixed bugs Fixed a bug that sometimes caused ships to get stuck after loading a savegame.
Hello,
fixed a bug
Fixed bugs

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused ships to get stuck after loading a savegame.
Original post
08 Dec 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d16
Hi there, We have made a few changes. Fixed bugs A bug that caused the game to get stuck after loading a savegame has been fixed. New features The station part with the built-in module "Radial Scanner" has been added. New objects can be discovered and further investigated with th
Hi there,
We have made a few changes.
Fixed bugs

A bug that caused the game to get stuck after loading a savegame has been fixed.
New features

The station part with the built-in module "Radial Scanner" has been added. New objects can be discovered and further investigated with this station part.
Changes

The tutorial has been adapted to the new station part.
Scanning for new objects is no longer done manually in the zoomed out map but with the help of the radial scanner.
The icons for asteroids, space debris and the station have been revised.
Original post
02 Dec 2023Developer post
Dev Blog
Moin Moin With the latest patch, the revised research menu and new research options were introduced. You no longer have to click through the marketplace to get to the research assignments. The new basic research offers the possibility to improve modules or station parts. The next
24 Nov 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d15
Hi there, we have fixed a few bugs. Fixed bugs Fixed a bug that caused asteroids and space debris to be loaded outside the playable area. Fixed a bug that caused ships to sometimes get stuck after loading a savegame.
Hi there,
we have fixed a few bugs.
Fixed bugs

Fixed a bug that caused asteroids and space debris to be loaded outside the playable area.
Fixed a bug that caused ships to sometimes get stuck after loading a savegame.
Original post
22 Nov 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d14
Hi there, a new patch with some changes is here! Fixed bugs a UI bug in the station part menu has been fixed a bug has been fixed that caused the residents to keep their job when deconstructing modules New features research has been given its own menu there is now basic research
Hi there,
a new patch with some changes is here!
Fixed bugs

a UI bug in the station part menu has been fixed
a bug has been fixed that caused the residents to keep their job when deconstructing modules
New features

research has been given its own menu
there is now basic research to improve the station and modules
Original post
10 Nov 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d13b
Hi there, we have fixed a few bugs that were found by the player PanzerKadaver. Thanks for that! Fixed bugs you could no longer interact with the bottom menu the keybindings in the settings were messed up (loading a language was faulty) if you saved after a station part was compl
Hi there,
we have fixed a few bugs that were found by the player PanzerKadaver.
Thanks for that!
Fixed bugs

you could no longer interact with the bottom menu
the keybindings in the settings were messed up (loading a language was faulty)
if you saved after a station part was completely deconstructed and removed, the game crashed
the game crashed when trying to play in orbit around the moon
a bug in the loading cycle of asteroids and space debris has been removed
Original post
10 Nov 2023Developer post
Weekly News
Moin Moin Not much has happened this week, 2 bugs have been fixed and the loading of saves and new games has been given a small progress text. We are currently working on the new research menu, but don't have a final version for you yet. Maybe next week. See you then.
10 Nov 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d13
Moin, we have made a few changes. Fixed bugs a bug in the drop-down menu has been fixed a bug that in some cases causes the game to crash on loading a new game has been fixed New features loading a new game or a save game has now a little progress text
Moin,
we have made a few changes.
Fixed bugs

a bug in the drop-down menu has been fixed
a bug that in some cases causes the game to crash on loading a new game has been fixed
New features

loading a new game or a save game has now a little progress text
Original post
03 Nov 2023Developer post
Weekly News
Moin Moin In the last two weeks, we have had to devote ourselves to heat calculation again due to some errors. But we also have a new feature for you. All modules that can research have been given a new function. And that is automatic research. If this function is activated, the
03 Nov 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d12
Moin, we have made a few changes. Fixed bugs a bug in the heat calculation has been fixed an error when deconstructing station parts has been fixed if you throw away the resources when deconstructing station parts, the deconstruction of the part is completed beforehand Changes th
Moin,
we have made a few changes.
Fixed bugs

a bug in the heat calculation has been fixed
an error when deconstructing station parts has been fixed
if you throw away the resources when deconstructing station parts, the deconstruction of the part is completed beforehand
Changes

the heat calculation has been rebalanced
New features

Modules can automatically process research tasks as soon as they are accepted. This function can be switched on and off. If the function is switched on, research tasks are prioritized and the previously selected process is continued after completion.
Original post
25 Oct 2023Developer post
Patch Notes - v0.3.1/d11
Moin, we have made a few changes. Fixed bugs a bug that occurred when assigning pilots was fixed a bug that caused undocking ships to do nothing after loading savegames has also been fixed. Changes the heat calculation was balanced again
Moin,
we have made a few changes.
Fixed bugs

a bug that occurred when assigning pilots was fixed
a bug that caused undocking ships to do nothing after loading savegames has also been fixed.
Changes

the heat calculation was balanced again
Original post
20 Oct 2023Developer post
Weekly News
Moin Moin This week we have continued to work on the resource overviews and it is now displayed at which point how much is flowing through the station. Now you can also see how loaded a connection is. Since it gets warmer the closer a station is to the sun, the Pioneer gets two r

Updates & announcements

Moin Moin

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Fixes

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Moin Moin

Fixed bugs

Changes

New features

Various

Moin Moin

Fixed bugs

Fixed bugs

Fixed bugs

New features

Changes

Moin Moin

Fixed bugs

Fixed bugs

New features

Fixed bugs

Moin Moin

Fixed bugs

New features

Moin Moin

Fixed bugs

Changes

New features

Fixed bugs

Changes

Moin Moin