The Crust — New Horizon Update s live

Added:

New Mechanics:

• Outposts - areas outside the main base where players can set up Helium-3 mining, build scientific labs, or regolith processing plants.

• Ability to upgrade modules at outposts.

• Anomalies -  modifiers for outpost zones that provide unique bonuses and negative effects.

• Helium-3 Harvester - a new mobile unit designed to mine and deliver Helium-3 to outposts.

• Transport Cannon - a module that creates and sends probes to any location on the Moon.

  • Territory Probe - allows you to designate areas for outpost construction.

  • Anomaly Probe - finds anomalies in the selected area.

  • Resource Probe - collects data about resources in the selected area.

• Two-way route (patrol) mechanic for Base-Outpost, Outpost-Outpost, and Outpost-Base scenarios.

• Expanded route functionality - it's now possible to set up a route (patrol) even when no resources are currently available, similar to the logistics window.

• Faction reputation system - player choices now influence their relationship with factions.

• Data Processing Node - a scientific module that allows players to convert surplus energy into credits.

• AI Center - a module for analyzing scientific data that consistently generates two types of science points while consuming a large amount of energy.

• Nuclear Fusion Generator - a new energy source based on controlled nuclear fusion.

• Bio-Generator - a module that generates energy from organic.

• Manufacturer - a new module with alternative 4>1 recipes for existing resources. In the future, it will produce new resource types.

• Mobile Drilling Rig: drill management has been changed, now you can set a radius for the drill's working area. Unlockable through corresponding research.

• Added the ability to set preferred resources for unloading at the Cargo Dock.

• Added the ability to build drones at the Small tech factory.

• Point of Interest location where players can sell drones for credits.

• Drone purchase and construction are now restricted if they would exceed the CPU limit.

• Expanded CPU usage stats when hovering over the CPU icon.

• Mechanic for canceling module demolition.

• Mechanic for canceling expeditions.

• New Drone Excavation Mechanic.

• Capsule unloading cancellation - pressing the cancel button will cause the capsule to drop all resources.

Other Additions:

• Music Player - includes track switching, pause functionality, and the ability to mark favorite tracks.

• Expanded sandbox start settings.

• Streamer Mode added to the music player.

• Contracts now include a "one-click" resource capsule filling feature.

• New conveyor priority system - three priority levels for input and output.

• Conveyor priority exit indicators with color coding.

• A wide range of new quests, including “Unusual Crystal,” created by Kickstarter backer Mr. Seeker.

• Updated and expanded research tree.

• Keyword search in the research tree.

• New video in the story campaign.

• New encyclopedia pages.

• New colonist portraits.

• New colonist modifier - radiation sickness.

• New contracts for high-tech goods, food, and medicine.

• New contracts for slag delivery across the Moon.

• Visual changes to conveyor inputs and outputs when placed next to each other.

• Added ore amount display on the extractor interface.

• Updated visual representation of researched Points of Interest.

• Global Event - Failure of all modules with a certain chance.

• Global Event - Speedup or slowdown of production across all production modules.

• New loading screen images.

• Tutorial on how drones affect CPU.

• Sound cue when it's not possible to unload resources from a truck.

• New sound effect added for interactions involving credits.

• Colonists skill level now affects science point generation when working in labs.

• Science points output is now shown when hovering over a colonist working in a science module.

• Added a slag input for the Ice Extractor.

• Feedback added when hovering over the Cargo Dock in truck unloading mode.

• When hovering over drones in construction at the Small Tech Factory, a CPU shortage warning will now appear if CPU capacity is insufficient.

• Added research to increase the number of Helium-3 harvesters at outposts.

• Added research to improve Helium-3 purification efficiency at outposts.

• Added research to enhance the RTG, residential module, fuel generator, and regolith cleaner at outposts.

Optimization:

• Optimized conveyors, underground conveyors, and distributors. FPS boost of 70-90% on large factories.

• Optimized resource movement along conveyors:

  • Completely reworked conveyor movement logic in all aspects.

  • Distributors can now act as junctions - blocking one exit does not block others.

  • Advanced priority mode added for distributors.

  • Resources on conveyors are now hidden in specific situations to reduce load.

  • Global resource counter no longer includes resources on conveyors.

  • Underground conveyors now calculate cost based on covered distance.

• Optimized research math.

• Optimized excavation algorithm.

• Optimized work with RAM for large factories.

Fixed:

• “Agro Culture” point of interest was repositioned to avoid blocking the search for the second Hope-2 capsule.

• Fixed a bug where cargo drones consumed less CPU than intended, causing incorrect CPU load data.

• Fixed a bug where resources would get stuck when a storage was placed directly against an elevator.

• In the route setup interface, only resources currently present at the base are now shown.

• The Vehicle Hangar has been renamed to Tech Center.

• The Data Center has been renamed to Data Processing Node.

• Fixed a bug where zone rent was charged even if no Outpost was built in the rented area.

• Fixed a visual bug where, in rare cases, hover feedback wouldn’t appear for points of interest or Outposts.

• Fixed a mismatch in the research name required for the “After Explosion” quest.

• Fixed a bug where drones could mine an infinite resource vein.

• Underground conveyors now have distinct models and colors based on their speed tier, matching the visuals of above-ground conveyors.

• Fixed a situation where the amount of mined regolith was displayed incorrectly.

• Fixed a bug where colonists hired through the recruitment market would get stuck after saving and loading.

• Fixed a bug where the Ice Harvester could leave the crater and get stuck.

• Fixed a bug where the Ice Harvester could get stuck at the crater after frequent route changes.

• Fixed a bug that prevented reaching maximum reputation with a faction.

• Fixed a bug where it was impossible to delete a double door during construction.

• Fixed a bug where drones could not finish building a floor tile and got stuck.

• Fixed a bug where the resource in the conveyor distributor wouldn't change automatically after setting the warehouse.

• Fixed a bug that allowed you to choose the "Burevestnik-M" capsule for sale without constructing the Flight Control Center.

• Fixed colonist behavior that could lead to them getting stuck in a wall.

• Fixed a bug where colonists' wages were displayed incorrectly.

• Fixed a rare bug where all colonists on a level could stop moving.

• Fixed an issue where ice smelter upgrades had no effect.

• Fixed a bug with empty contracts for new organizations.

• Reworked conveyor color system for all levels.

• Improved foundations for all modules.

• Modules now have baked lighting for better visual quality.

• Added new visuals for modules marked for demolition.

• Shortened conveyor inputs for Regolith Cleaner and Regolith Extractor.

• Vending Machine - added an approach grid for colonists.

• Updated textures and models for the Expedition Center.

• Updated textures and models for the Repeater.

• Updated model for the Concrete Factory.

• Updated model for the Multi-Regolith Cleaner.

• Reduced the 3D model size of the Tech Center.

• Improved storage visuals.

• Reworked encyclopedia visuals.

• Updated images in the Science Points store.

• Corrected reputation display visuals.

• Changed the movement of the tracks on large machinery.

Balance:

• Rebalanced zone construction costs, rental prices, and the price growth curve based on Outpost size and number.

• Balanced the increase in contract volumes based on the player's factory growth.

• Reduced the impact of drone quantity on CPU consumption.

• Balanced the CPU consumption of basic starting modules.

• Achievement "Survive X years" adjusted 100->50.

• Lowered the base price of composite 7000->6900.

• Rebalanced Outpost building upgrades.

• Reduced research cost for territory expansion 25->20.

• Rebalanced production costs for drones and other small vehicles.

• Rebalanced territory price drop curve based on global reputation.

• Adjusted colonists’ food consumption at Outposts.

• In the storyline campaign, the number of science points gained now depends on the chosen difficulty.

• Increased the wiring radius of electrical poles.

• Added recharge time for Charging Stations.

• Increased the time required to research Points of Interest by 50%.

• Increased the light radius of electrical poles from 1100 -> 1200.

• The Burevestnik-M cargo capsule is now slightly more profitable, but its delivery time is 72 hours. The Courier-X capsule has an average cargo volume and cost, but the fastest delivery time. The Orbiter S1 capsule is the cheapest and balanced in cargo volume and delivery speed.

• The large bulk storage now occupies 4 fewer cells.

• The recipe for Smart Concrete Factory has changed: 1.5 -> 1 Silicon, 6 -> 5 slag per unit of concrete.

• Colonists now start searching for food earlier (satiety reduced from 50 -> 60%).

• The alternative recipe for producing duralumin plates in the Constructor now requires Titanium Oxide instead of Silicon Oxide.

• Internal storage in extraction and production modules now holds more slag.

• Bulk storages now hold more slag: 4000 -> 5000, 40000 -> 50000.

• Microprocessors may now appear when recycling certain ruins.

• Colonists now consume less satiety and energy during heavy and light work (10-15% less).

• Colonist wages are now paid at the end of the month.

• Food production time in the Kitchen has increased by 50%.

• Rescue Operation: Added two more days to find the first Nadezhda-2 rescue capsule.

• Increased the base number of robots at the start of a new game in storyline mode by 2.

• Increased the base speed of robots from 450 -> 500.

• Increased the base speed of cargo robots from 350 -> 400.

• Increased the number of titanium veins generated near elevator 1 from 1 -> 2.

• Increased reward for completing the "Automation of Production" storyline stage from 3000 -> 5400 fundamental science points.

• Increased reward for completing the "Titan Vein Scanning" storyline stage from 3000 -> 3600 social science points.

• The mandatory Silicon Vein now appears closer to the elevator in sandbox mode.

• Increased the base price of robots on the market from 40,000 -> 43,000.

• Reduced the wear rate of all mining and production modules by 5-12%.

• Increased inflation growth and the cost of science points in CRUST Solution as you progress through the research map.

• Increased the lower and upper limits of resource volume generation in veins by 6-14%.

• The large hydroponic farm now consumes less water (24 -> 14) and produces organic matter 18% longer.

• The Carbon Fiber Factory production cycle has been increased from 12 -> 20.

• The following modules now require more silicon to build: Expedition Center, Multi-Regolith Refinery, Medium Solar Panel.

• The Components Factory now requires fewer titanium plates to build.

• The Mushroom Farm now consumes less water (4 -> 3) when producing organic matter.

• The Mobile Drilling Rig is now less efficient, with the basic mining speed for regolith decreased.

• Added another research to improve the drilling speed of the Mobile Drilling Rig.

• The small capsule's cargo volume has been reduced from 5400 -> 4600.

• The arrival time of the standard capsule has been increased from 40 -> 44.

• Reduced the number of parts required to repair the truck in the storyline campaign.

• Reduced logistics costs for using the landing platform from 4000 -> 2000.

• Increased the storage capacity for medicines in the Refrigerator from 128 -> 256.

• The size of the Vending Machine has been increased from 1 -> 2.

• Increased rewards for some urgent contracts.

• Balanced delivery times for certain contracts.