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We're happy to announce that Irondrive will take part in Steam Next Fest. Here's a look at what we've been polishing in the demo in the run-up to it. Crew posts that finally make sense + better selection marker Assigning a crew member to a station used to be a hidden side effect
Hey everyone :) Big news today on two fronts. Your chat becomes your crew We're building something new: Twitch Mode. Viewers can type !join in chat to take control of their very own crew member aboard the vehicle, live during the stream. Each colonist runs on its usual autonomous
Your crew just got a lot more personal. Background/Jobs Every crew member now starts with a Background: Mechanic, Gunner, Cook, Medic, Drifter, Engineer, or Greenhorn . Each one comes with different starting skills and a personality shaped by their past. Traits On top of that, cr
Hey everyone :), this update applies to the full version of the game, not the demo. New Systems and Implementations Salvaging Job. New crew job: recover resources from scrap and wreckage scattered in the environment. Mining Nodes. Added Iron and Copper deposits on the map that ca
Hey everyone :), this update applies to the full version of the game, not the demo. New Systems and Implementations Storage Zones. The HAULING job has been reworked. Crew now transport and collect resources from storage zones or from any object that holds items. You can also set
NEW FEATURE: Auto-Targeting System Combat in Irondrive just got a major upgrade. Every weapon module can now be switched to AUTOFIRE mode, letting it select and engage targets on its own freeing you up to focus on crew management, repairs, and the bigger picture during a firefigh
Here's what changed in today's update: Added door building and dismantling, you can now construct and remove doors and walls during a run Improved vehicle exterior graphic perimeter Fixed camera movement Shield now resets correctly when a module is unmounted Fixed shield regenera
Three new things dropping in the free demo: CHALLENGE MODE A brand new endless wave-survival mode. Fight increasingly tough waves, pick a reward after each one, and see how far you get. Completely free for everyone. Share your run results on our Discord! Top performers earn speci
Crew management reworked Auto/Manual is gone. Crew now works automatically, but you can assign them to a fixed station (weapon, console, etc.) with the new MANNING priority — click a module, and they'll return to it whenever they're free. Fixed a couple of bugs: crew sometimes wo
Thanks to everyone who's been playing the demo and sharing feedback on Discord — it's already making a real difference. Here's what changed: 🔧 Improved tutorial — clearer guidance, less confusion, smoother onboarding for new players. 🏚️ New scavenging event — you can now send
Doors have arrived! Crew members now open and close doors automatically as they move through the vehicle, with a smooth 3-frame animation. Doors also block fire and electrical hazards from spreading when closed, making room layout actually matter for damage control — a well-place
It's been a packed stretch of development, and there's a lot to share. Here's everything that landed in Irondrive recently: 🗺️ New Map Navigation System The world map has been completely reworked. Explore a brand new procedural navigation system that makes traveling between loca