Uncrewed

Released: Mar 26, 2020
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 07:50 GMT

Updates & announcements

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11 Apr 2025Developer post
Uncrewed 2 Announcement
It has come time to announce that Uncrewed 2 , a sequel and a successor to Uncrewed, is currently active development! While a direct sequel to the original game, Uncrewed 2 takes a different approach to many gameplay aspects of the game and tries to marry the formula of classic R
03 Apr 2023Developer post
Public Lobbies
Public Lobbies Starting with this update you can now host public multiplayer games that are visible to anyone browsing the custom game gallery. Note that you can still join a public game using the lobby code. Other Fixed several issues that would sometimes prevent players from re
Public Lobbies
Starting with this update you can now host public multiplayer games that are visible to anyone browsing the custom game gallery.
Note that you can still join a public game using the lobby code.
Other

Fixed several issues that would sometimes prevent players from rejoining a private game lobby they'd previously left;
Added Path Stencils to the map editor;
Fixed an issue where terrain brushes in the map editor would behave incorrectly at high frame rates;
Fixed an issue where some map editor UI controls would behave incorrectly at high frame rates.
For the full list of changes see the patch notes.
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16 Mar 2023Developer post
Moving to 64-bit, Improved Performance and Rapid Fire Mode
64-bit, Improved Performance and legacy OS support When Uncrewed first started development, 32-bit hardware was still ubiquitous and 32-bit OS versions had a significant market share. Today, as far as gaming is concerned, virtually all platforms out there are 64-bit. Up to this p
64-bit, Improved Performance and legacy OS support
When Uncrewed first started development, 32-bit hardware was still ubiquitous and 32-bit OS versions had a significant market share. Today, as far as gaming is concerned, virtually all platforms out there are 64-bit. Up to this point Uncrewed was an exclusively 32-bit application, which caused degraded performance and even stability issues in some cases.
As of this update Uncrewed has been ported to 64-bit and will no longer support 32-bit versions of Windows. The move to a 64-bit build brings improved performance (up to 20% in some cases) and eliminates all possible stability issues when playing on maximum settings with large number of units, as well as greatly improves expandability and modding potential.
Because of this change Uncrewed will no longer run on any Windows XP version, and as of this update only the 64-bit versions of Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 and 11 are officially supported. Running the game via Proton will also require a 64-bit Linux.
Rapid Fire Mode
This update also introduces the concept of rules to custom games. You can now play all available maps (including your own and those from the workshop) with non-standard sets of rules provided the maps don't use custom scripts.

Rapid Fire rules increase all weapon ammo capacity by 10x. It is now the default rule-set for custom games. This change reduces unit micro-management which in turn makes the games feel much faster and action oriented. Try it out for yourself!
Classic rules are how the game used to play before this update. Some players may still find this mode to be a better experience, but it is overall harder and slower.
Other

Balance changes:

Resource amount per pile has been quadrupled (going up from 1000 pellets per pile to 4000 pellets per pile);
Rotary Gun damage increased from 1 to 1.5 (DPS increase from 4.0 to 6.0);
Revolver Cannon damage increased from 2.0 to 2.5, firing rate increased from 1.5 to 2.0 (DPS increase from 3.0 to 5.0);
IR Launcher firing rate increased from 0.7 to 0.8 (DPS increase from 14.0 to 16.0);

Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor wouldn't stay inside the game window after Alt-Tabbing once on multi-monitor setups.
Fixed UI issues that made some buttons unreachable on the lowest supported resolution (1366x768).
For the full list of changes see the patch notes.
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26 Mar 2020Developer post
Out Of Early Access, More Updates To Come
Out of Early Access! Over three years of development after the initial release, the Early Access tag no longer accurately represents the game state. So today Uncrewed has its official full release! The game features a complete stand-alone campaign, decently large selection of mod
Out of Early Access!
Over three years of development after the initial release, the Early Access tag no longer accurately represents the game state. So today Uncrewed has its official full release!
The game features a complete stand-alone campaign, decently large selection of modules of all types to build units with. There is also the ability to create your own modules and maps, Steam Workshop support and more! The game still has room for growth, however its current state does not warrant an Early Access tag.
Upcoming Campaign Expansion
The work on the campaign expansion continues, and it is planned for release later this year. The game already features a stand-alone campaign, but because of a considerable popular demand it was decided to develop an expansion for the game. Like other all updates before the campaign expansion will be added to the base game with no extra purchases required.
Other Content Updates
Although the Early Access phase of the development has ended, the game will still receive content updates. In short term there are plans to add more features to the map making tools. The addition of new modules is also very likely. So stay tuned, and your feedback is always welcome!
Patches
Like before, the game will receive patches for balance changes, bug fixes and other minor improvements.
Patch Notes:

Changed aiming behaviour for smaller weapons. Weapons now lock on to targets faster and are able to fire at fast moving flying units;
Scripting improvements and bug fixes;
Minor interface improvements and fixes.
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23 Jan 2020Developer post
Update: Portable Reactor
What's new? This update introduces the Portable Reactor module, and a few other changes and improvements to the game. Portable Reactor The Portable Reactor module generates energy and recharges the batteries. Although they are heavy and expensive, any number of portable reactors
What's new?
This update introduces the Portable Reactor module, and a few other changes and improvements to the game.
Portable Reactor
The Portable Reactor module generates energy and recharges the batteries. Although they are heavy and expensive, any number of portable reactors can be installed on a unit. The Portable Reactor also requires an Energy Lab.
Launch Command
As of this update, units equipped with Grenade Launchers or Artillery Guns can fire at any point on the map by using the Launch command. Firing at a fixed spot can be a way to deny that area to your opponent, and a way to hit fast moving units with slow projectiles if unit movement can be predicted.
Other

Keyboard scrolling is now re-mappable (Arrow Keys by default);
Battery storage capacity is now displayed in the module gallery;
Unit sound responses are now not activated on every action;
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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26 Nov 2019Developer post
Update: New Game Plus
What's new? This update introduces the new game plus mode for the main campaign. New Game Plus As of this update, after completing the campaign on any difficulty a new mode for the campaign is unlocked. The New Game Plus can be accessed when starting a new campaign by chosing "Ne
What's new?
This update introduces the new game plus mode for the main campaign.
New Game Plus
As of this update, after completing the campaign on any difficulty a new mode for the campaign is unlocked. The New Game Plus can be accessed when starting a new campaign by chosing "New Game Plus" as the difficulty level.
Some of the key differences between New Game Plus and other difficulty levels are:

AI opponents play to the best of their abilities and choose the best units available to them;
There are no restrictions on technologies from the very start of the campaign;
The maximum number of unit slots is available on every map;
Research Data locations are randomized.
New Game Plus difficulty is the hardest difficulty currently available for the campaign. There's now an additional achievement for completing the campaign on this difficulty.
Other
Other changes included with this update:

Balance changes: enemy units can no longer be lifted up with skymagnets unless under influence of an EMP.
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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30 Sep 2019Developer post
Upcoming Updates
Long-term Content Plans Currently the game features a complete stand-alone campaign, and a decently large selection of modules of all types. There is also the ability to create your own modules and maps. In many ways the game has outgrown its initial scope. Of course there is alw
26 Aug 2019Developer post
Update: Team Maps, Spectators
What's new? This update introduces a spectator mode, adds a new team skirmish/multi-player map. The update also features several other fixes and improvements. Team Maps As of this update it is possible to specify team spawn locations not only for custom-rule maps, but for custom
What's new?
This update introduces a spectator mode, adds a new team skirmish/multi-player map. The update also features several other fixes and improvements.
Team Maps
As of this update it is possible to specify team spawn locations not only for custom-rule maps, but for custom skirmish maps as well. To achieve this, the map slot setup may look like this:
Spectator Mode
The spectator mode lets players watch live multi-player matches. To spectate a match, just click the Menu button on the bottom bar (shown in the image below), and then click the Spectate button. If you've changed your mind, and wish to participate in the game, please click the Participate button from the same menu.
Other

Names of removed repositories can now be reused;
AI bots no longer steal friendly build pads;
Map Editor: Playtest button added;
Map Editor: fit curve and straighten curve fixed;
Hover altitude adjustment fixed for flying units;
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04 Jul 2019Developer post
Map Editor: Custom Games & Scripting Guide Is Now Available
If you are making custom maps, and wish to find out more about the map setup and scripting process, head over to the Guides section and check out the Custom Games & Scripting Guide : This guide serves as an introduction to custom game making and scripting, and will be expande
25 Jun 2019Developer post
Update: Map Editor is out!
What's new? This update brings the ability to create, edit and share custom maps. This is the first update in the series of updates aimed to give the community flexible tools for map and game mode creation. Map Composer The toolset which provides map making facilities is called t
21 Jun 2019Developer post
Map Editor release date moved back to June 25th
The release date for the upcoming update has been moved from June 23rd to June 25th. There are still a few issues that need to be worked out, and some features need to be verified that they are working correctly before the update is ready. Sorry for the delay.
31 May 2019Developer post
Map Editor coming June 23rd
The final release date for the map editor is June 23rd . It was previously announced for late May / early June, but the editor requires some additional work to be ready for public release. Upcoming Update The June 23rd update will include: Ability to create skirmish maps, multi-p
The final release date for the map editor is June 23rd. It was previously announced for late May / early June, but the editor requires some additional work to be ready for public release.
Upcoming Update
The June 23rd update will include:

Ability to create skirmish maps, multi-player maps, as well as custom games, and missions;
Ability to use your own custom units within the maps and games;
Scripting support for custom games, and missions;
Workshop support for custom map sharing.
Later
Support for custom campaigns requires additional work, and will be coming in a later update, which is currently planned for late July. As always, a precise release date announcement will follow!
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15 Apr 2019Developer post
Upcoming Update: Map Editor and Custom Games
Map Editor The upcoming update will focus on bringing all the necessary tools for map making, and custom game creation. Primarily, the update will introduce a Map Editor that features a large array of tools needed for map making, and game scripting. Here's a short summary of the
Map Editor
The upcoming update will focus on bringing all the necessary tools for map making, and custom game creation. Primarily, the update will introduce a Map Editor that features a large array of tools needed for map making, and game scripting.
Here's a short summary of the editor and its features:

Tools for terrain manipulation, and scenery creation - these tools and the many assets, and brushes available in the game make it possible to create complex maps from scratch with relative ease;
Ability to create skirmish maps, multi-player maps, as well as custom games, and missions;
Ability to string together custom missions together forming custom campaigns;
Ability to use your own custom units within the maps and games;
Scripting, which gives the ability to create custom missions and games;
Workshop
Custom maps, games, and campaigns will be shareable via the Steam Workshop. The sharing process will take just a few clicks, and all the subscribed to maps and games will be easily accessible from the main menu.
The release is planned for late May - early June. The announcement of a precise release date, and more information on the tools will follow!
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14 Mar 2019Developer post
Update: Infrared Homing Missiles, Large Jet Engines
What's new? This update adds a new missile launcher, a new jet engine, introduces expanded post-match statistics, brings several balance changes, and other fixes and improvements. Infrared Homing Missile Launcher It has been noted that land armies can be quickly overwhelmed by ve
What's new?
This update adds a new missile launcher, a new jet engine, introduces expanded post-match statistics, brings several balance changes, and other fixes and improvements.
Infrared Homing Missile Launcher
It has been noted that land armies can be quickly overwhelmed by very mobile flying units, making non-flying units redundant in many scenarios. In order to mitigate this issue, as of this update the game now features a new powerful anti-air weapon called Infrared Homing Missile Launcher.
The weapon carries several large missiles capable of tracking and following enemy units with thermal singatures (e.g. active jet engines). Once launched at a hot target, the missile is almost certain to hit it - having a Laser equipped is about the only way to stop the projectile. The weapon also works against all other targets, albeit without homing capabilities.
Here is a short video demonstrating how it performs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rkqWRK5kLs
Large Jet Engines
In previous versions of the game, flying units above 1000 kg could incorrectly fly with too few jet engines. This update alters this behavior such that very heavy flying units (above 1000 kg) will require much more thrust from jet engines to operate.
Due to the fact that equipping a unit with a large number of small jet engines might be difficult and impractical, the game now has a new jet engine - the Large 5-Nozzle Rocket Jet Engine. It behaves exactly the same as its smaller counterpart, except for the doubled thrust and increased cost, and size. It should aid in the design of larger fliers.
Post-Match Statistics
As of this update, the post-match screen has been significantly reworked for both single-player and multi-player modes. It now most notably includes detailed per-unit statistics. This feature could be useful for unit design performance analysis. There are plans to expand game statistics even further in future updates.
Other

Balance changes:

Cannon DPS increased to 7.0, and its vertical aiming limitation has been lifted;
Large Revolver Cannon DPS increased to 10.0;
Particle performance improvements;
Minor interface fixes and improvements.
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31 Jan 2019Developer post
Update: Large Cannon, Large Continuous Tracks
What's new? This update adds a new large weapon, a new propulsion module, introduces a few changes to the base building mechanics, brings several balance changes, and other fixes and improvements. New Modules Large Cannon is a powerful projectile weapon. It has lower DPS and rang
What's new?
This update adds a new large weapon, a new propulsion module, introduces a few changes to the base building mechanics, brings several balance changes, and other fixes and improvements.
New Modules
Large Cannon is a powerful projectile weapon. It has lower DPS and range than the large railgun, but it also requires much less resources to produce. This weapon is most suitable for slower moving targets, though it is versatile enough to be useful against almost all units. Unlike the railguns, it does not consume unit energy.
Large Continuous Tracks are a new type of continuous tracks. Due to their increased sized, and power, these tracks are most suitable for larger, more expensive tanks.
Destructible Factories
As of this update, all factories are now destructible. Previously only field and marine factories were damageable. This changes comes together with the introduction of a new game mechanic were if all player factories are destroyed -- remaining units are revealed to all other parties. Destroyed main factories can still be re-captured, and fixed by the original, or any other player. Once a player re-acquires at least one factory, the units once again become covered by the fog of war.
Other

Balance changes:

Large Railgun damage increased to 40, resulting in DPS of 20;
Artillery Gun cost reduced to 80 pellets, 30 heavy pellets;
5-Nozzle Rocket Jet Engine cost increased to 25 pellets, 30 heavy pellets;
Propulsion Lab cost increased to 150 pellets, 100 heavy pellets;
Rocket Lab cost decreased to 300 pellets, 75 heavy pellets;
Energy Lab cost increased to 150 pellets, 50 heavy pellets;
Resource Chute cost decreased to 25 pellets.
Enemy spawn locations are no longer revealed at the start of the game in skirmish, and multiplayer games;
New building damage particle effects (not visible on Low particle settings);
Minor particle effect improvements;
Minor interface fixes and improvements.
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20 Dec 2018Developer post
Update: Introducing the new Custom Module Designer
What's new? This update brings a new custom module editor, which adds a new degree of flexibility to module modification systems in the game. Custom Module Designer As of this update, in addition to the already existing custom module designer, there is now a new custom module des
What's new?
This update brings a new custom module editor, which adds a new degree of flexibility to module modification systems in the game.
Custom Module Designer
As of this update, in addition to the already existing custom module designer, there is now a new custom module designer available. It can be accessed via the module gallery by selecting the special Create Custom Module item.
Instead of relying on a chain of simple deformation modifiers, the new designer allows direct manipulation of the geometry by the way of a control box.
The control box has eight movable vertices, and twelve deformable edges - it envelopes the module, and all changes made to its element positions are reflected in the geometry. This system gives a much finer control over the look of the module, especially when in comes to organic-looking curves and shapes.
The new editor also adds the ability to modify module face styles. Every custom module has six faces, each of which can have one of the three face styles (connector, recessed, or protruding). This feature can be useful for removing unwanted connectors. It is also possible to change the module material at any point during the design process.
The new designer does not replace the existing modifier-based module designer, which serves a slightly different purpose (modification of existing standard modules).
Other

Fixed an issue where scaled decals would sometimes fail to apply on flat surfaces;
Fixed an issue where viewing units in the unit viewer would sometimes cause a crash;
Fixed campaign script issues that would sometimes appear after loading a saved game;
Minor bug fixes and interface improvements.
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21 Nov 2018Developer post
Update: New Wheels, Large Revolver Cannon, EMP Resistance
What's new? This update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game. New Wheels Among the newly introduced wheels are - a new Motorized Wheel, a new Large Motorized Wheel, and a Very Large W
What's new?
This update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game.
New Wheels
Among the newly introduced wheels are - a new Motorized Wheel, a new Large Motorized Wheel, and a Very Large Wheel. The first two are variations of existing wheel modules, featuring a less enclosed design. The Very Large Wheel is a completely new propulsion module that has much better all-terrain characteristics. Naturally it also features a more powerful motor. Note that because of its large size, the stability control system will throttle back the wheel significantly, if used on smaller vehicles. If you are confident in your vehicle design, it might be a good idea to reduce the Stability Control influence or disable it altogether.
Large Revolver Cannon
Large Revolver Cannon is a companion weapon to the recently added Large Rotary Gun. Though not as powerful as the large rotary gun DPS-wise, Large Revolver Cannon has a higher hit damage, and a longer range. Just like the rotary gun, it is invulnerable to EMPs, and can discharge up close without damaging the firing unit.
EMP Resistance Rating
As of this update, every unit has an EMP resistance rating associated with it. The higher the rating, the lower the stun time, and the energy drain from a single EMP hit (up to a point). Unit's EMP rating, and its effect are displayed when hovering over HP readout in the unit designer.
EMP resistance rating can be increased by installing EMP resistive structural modules. Module EMP resistance is displayed in the module gallery. Not all structural modules have EMP rating increase associated with them, and usually the heavier modules will feature this armor bonus.
Please note that non-resistive modules do not decrease the unit's overall EMP rating, so it's not necessary to use just the EMP resistive modules to achieve good anti-EMP performance.
Centered UI
The main command bar is now centered by default. It can be stretched across the whole screen (as it was before this change) by pressing Ctrl+Page Up, or via the Options menu. It can be then switched back to the centered position by pressing Ctrl+Page Down. This change was brought about by the fact that the stretched bar is very wasteful on larger, wide-screen, and ultra-wide screen displays.
Other

Very large, and wide walkers no longer get stuck when moving along the factory conveyor;
Decal designer: back-facing decals no longer interfere with front-facing decal selection;
Reverse steering improvements;
Units will no longer try to unnecessarily move away from each other when parked in close proximity;
Minor interface improvements;
A few synchronization issues solved when playing multiplayer games under high latency network conditions;
Balance changes: Revolver Gun - DPS increased to 3.0 (from 2.6), ammo capacity increased to 120.
Large Rotary Gun cost increased; both Large Rotary Gun and Large Revolver Cannon require an explosives lab and a propulsion lab;
AI: Bots will now take EMP resistance into account;
Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
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29 Oct 2018Developer post
Update: New Sandbox Features, Large Rotary Gun
What's new? This update introduces the ability to stage battles in Sandbox mode, a new large weapon, and a few other changes and improvements to the game. Sandbox As of this update it is now possible in Sandbox mode to turn your own units into enemy units. To achieve this use the
What's new?
This update introduces the ability to stage battles in Sandbox mode, a new large weapon, and a few other changes and improvements to the game.
Sandbox
As of this update it is now possible in Sandbox mode to turn your own units into enemy units. To achieve this use the Switch Teams command, which appears alongside all other issuable unit commands.
This is useful for staging practice battles in order to assess real unit battle performance. Note that in Sandbox enemy units are always visible to you, and it is possible to convert the unit back to your side by clicking it and using the Regain Control command.
Additionally, Sandbox is now more conveniently accessible from the main menu, without the need to go through the Repositories menu.
Large Rotary Gun
This update also adds a new large weapon - Large Rotary Gun. Though not the most powerful large weapon in terms of raw damage output, it has important advantages - good ammo capacity, it is invulnerable to EMPs, and can discharge up close without damaging the firing unit.
Other

Skirmish: AI opponents will use EMP-based tactics on Hard difficulty (Production and Strategy set to above 75% when custom difficulty is used);
Balance change: Ammo Printer maximum capacity increased to 60 (rolls off the production line with 20 carts);
Campaign: Large Legs are now available earlier in the campaign; minor campaign difficulty adjustments;
6-Barrel Rotary Gun and 1-Barrel Revolver Gun are now called Rotary Gun and Revolver Gun respectively, across all menus;
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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28 Sep 2018Developer post
Update: New Skirmish/Multiplayer Map Added
What's new? This update adds a new skirmish/multiplayer map. The map is mostly dry-land, and it features larger spaces for base building. Rail Yard Type: Skirmish/Multiplayer Size: 192x192 Players: up to 4 (Symmetrical) Other Take Control hotkey (e.g. when selected units are inte
What's new?
This update adds a new skirmish/multiplayer map. The map is mostly dry-land, and it features larger spaces for base building.
Rail Yard
Type: Skirmish/Multiplayer
Size: 192x192
Players: up to 4 (Symmetrical)
Other

Take Control hotkey (e.g. when selected units are interfacing with a neutral build pad) has been added (K by default for new profiles; might be unassigned by default for existing profiles);
Self-Destruct command icon has been altered to avoid confusion with the Control command icon;
Minor bug fixes.
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06 Sep 2018Developer post
Update Notes: Unit Anchoring
What's new? This update introduces the ability to anchor units to the ground, essentially turning these units into custom static structures. The update also brings several general improvements and changes. Anchoring To anchor a unit to the ground, first a Mount needs to be constr
What's new?
This update introduces the ability to anchor units to the ground, essentially turning these units into custom static structures. The update also brings several general improvements and changes.
Anchoring
To anchor a unit to the ground, first a Mount needs to be constructed on any standard-sized build pad, and then the unit can be either dropped, or moved there. Provided the unit is equipped with an Anchor module, it will automatically attach itself to the mount. From there the unit can be detached, or rotated in-place (90 degree increments).
As mentioned in the previous announcement, when anchored, units become completely immovable, and thus will no longer experience recoil, or be susceptible to ramming. Anchored units are automatically repaired, recharged, and restocked via their mounts; though the repair speed is slower than that of dedicated repair facilities.
Other
Other changes and improvements introduced with this update include:

Units will now try to use not just the closest, but the best repair facility available. For example, units will generally prefer repair pads that are surrounded by repair bays.
Fixed an issue where Skymagnet equipped fliers were unable to transport some very large units.
Fixed an issue where some hotkeys would conflict with text input boxes in the unit designer.
Fixed an issue where healers set to auto-heal would automatically charge their targets up to 50%. Now automatic charging will occur when the charge falls below 50%, and will continue until either the unit is fully charged, or other more critical target becomes available.
Balance changes: Plasma Thrower now deals more damage (18.0 DPS), its targeting speed has been increased, and the cost has been reduced (80 Pellets, 45 Heavy Pellets).
General minor bug-fixes and improvements.
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